17 Brilliant Ways To Celebrate The 2026 New Year In San Francisco
Happy New Year, San Francisco! Whether you plan to skip the late-night parties and celebrate with a morning hike, or you’re searching for epic night out plans, there are…...
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Make the most of San Francisco’s Christmas season with our guide to festive events, holiday markets, light displays, and winter activities.
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Are Any Stores Open On Christmas Day In San Francisco? Check Hours For Grocery Stores, Museums, Walgreens, Costco, CVS, And More
Christmas Day 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 Chris...
Is Target Open On Christmas Eve? San Francisco Store Hours For Walgreens, Costco, Trader Joe’s, And More
Christmas Eve 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, whi...
Public Transit Hours In San Francisco On Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, And New Year’s: MUNI, BART, Parking Enforcement, & More
SFMTA announced a Transit & Traffic Advisory during the peak holiday season, from Dec. 18, 2025 through Jan. 1, 2026. During this busy time of year, San Franciscans may notice some temporary street closures, public...
27 Magical 2025 Holiday And Christmas Events To Discover Around San Francisco
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…...
The Winchester Mystery House Hosts A Delightfully Bizarre Holiday Market On Saturdays, And You Can Still Visit For Last-Minute Gifts
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 w...
10 Dazzling Holiday Light Displays In San Francisco And The Bay Area To See This Winter
The holiday season 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...
A New Study Has Named San Francisco The Second-Best City For Christmas In The United States
San Francisco is always beautiful during the holidays, with multiple light displays, large Christmas trees in Union Square and Civic Center plaza, and many festive events and performances. While we…...
The Fairmont San Francisco Is Hosting A Winter Market Inspired By European Christmas Markets This Weekend
The Fairmont in San Francisco has always enthusiastically joined holiday festivities in the city. The historic hotel is well known for the massive gingerbread house in the lobby every holiday…...
300,000 People Visit This Century-Old Christmas Light Display In California Every Year — Featuring 140 Decorated Houses And 300 Lighted Trees
Did you know that Fresno’s Christmas Tree Lane is over 100 years old? More than 140 homes participate in the beloved Christmas light display on North Van Ness Boulevard, attracting about 300,000 visitors each year...