Make the most of San Francisco’s Christmas season with our guide to festive events, holiday markets, light displays, and winter activities.
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...
Grace Cathedral sits at the top of Nob Hill, overlooking our beautiful, grey city in all its glory. It rises above the modern skyline, as a striking reminder of San Francisco’s storied past. And, inside its grand walls,...
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 November and Decembe...
Carmel-by-the-Sea is one of California’s best-kept secrets. Voted one of the West Coast’s most quaint coastal towns, the city is picture-perfect in more ways than one. With European-style architecture, and ...
It’s as easy as jumping in your car and steering into the festive feelings at this year’s Winter Glow Experience. This drive-thru adventure is over a mile long with hundreds of magical holiday displays to enjoy! DonR...
Tucked away in the redwoods outside San Francisco, sits the “world’s largest living Christmas tree,” a massive redwood festively decorated with colorful lights for the holidays. The tree is part of the...
Union Square‘s popular Winter Walk returns to San Francisco from December 13th to 24th, 2025, for a 12-day celebration leading up to Christmas! The festivities take over two blocks of Stockton Street with great fo...
San Francisco City Hall is an iconic landmark in SF, and it’s known for its colorful lights every night, often changing with the occasion. Whether it’s to cheer on the 49ers or to celebrate Pride, San Franci...
Every year, the St. Francis Yacht Club hosts a charming parade of boats, decked out in their holiday best. The annual takes place on the SF waterfront, and while only members of the Yacht Club can participate, it’...
Every holiday season, the historic Monterey cypress that stands at the entrance of Golden Gate Park is adorned with colorful lights. Affectionately known as Uncle John’s Tree, the annual lighting is one of SF̵...
