Make the most of San Francisco’s Christmas season with our guide to festive events, holiday markets, light displays, and winter activities.
Holiday spirit is in the air and the crafters of San Francisco are ready to sell their wares! Each year, we seek out the best holiday markets, craft fairs, and more in the San Francisco Bay Area for Nove...
Every year around the holidays, draws people from all over the Bay Area to experience the Garden of D’Lights. This year’s event begins on November 21, 2026, on select evenings all the way through the holiday season unt...
San Francisco draws endless crowds during the holidays, and it's no wonder why — from the Union Square ice rink to the Fairmont's two-story gingerbread house, there's enough holiday spirit in the air to...
A Christmas Carol, the beloved classic by Charles Dickens, is no stranger to us. Well, what if we told you the iconic story is getting a boozy twist this holiday season? This Chris...
Happy New Year, San Francisco! Whether you plan to skip the late-night parties and celebrate with a morning , or you're searching for epic , there are plenty of ways to celebrate New Year's Eve in San Francisco. Keep re...
is a federal holiday on Thursday, December 25th, 2025, meaning millions of Americans will enjoy a day off. While banks, the U.S. Postal Service, and non-emergency government offices will be closed on Christmas Day, so...
is on Wednesday, December 24th, 2025, and millions of Americans will take advantage of last-minute store runs before Christmas. Most banks and the U.S. Postal Service will remain open on Christmas Eve, while non-emerge...
SFMTA announced a Transit & Traffic Advisory during the peak , from Dec. 18, 2025 through Jan. 1, 2026. During this busy time of year, San Franciscans may notice some temporary street closures, public transit rero...
Each year, the Winchester Mystery House in San Jose hosts a special Yuletide version of the Menagerie Oddities Market, and there's still time to attend! The merry-macabre marketplace offers a unique selection of wondro...
The is officially in full swing, which means the festive light displays are out in full force. The Bay Area has plenty of unique light displays, including some right in the city. The winter light displays are perfect ,...