Make the most of San Francisco’s Christmas season with our guide to festive events, holiday markets, light displays, and winter activities.
Last year, San Francisco’s Muni released a holiday sweater , and it was a major success as San Franciscans scrambled to buy the classic sweater, which featured cable cars, landmark buildings, including Coit Tower,...
The San Francisco Symphony regularly hosts popular film screenings, playing the movie’s score live. The screenings are always popular at the symphony, and they often feature seasonal offerings. This winter, the sy...
Woodside’s Filoli Estate & Gardens always delivers during the holidays, but they might have outdone themselves with the introduction of Thistlewyck, an adorable new open-air holiday village opening this weeken...
While the Bay Area doesn’t exactly turn into a snow-covered winter wonderland for the holidays (we tend to get more fog and rain this time of year), there are still plenty of ways to embrace the winter season here...
The Ferry Building frequently hosts public events, from free fitness classes to weekly farmers’ markets. This December, you can expect live music in the marketplace to celebrate the holidays. The free music series...
Every year, the historic Fairmont Hotel’s lobby is decked out for the holidays, with a massive tree, lights, and for many, the main event: a massive, 22-foot gingerbread house. The gingerbread house draws visitors...
One of San Francisco’s most beloved holiday traditions is returning for another year. Next week, San Franciscans can expect to see Macy’s iconic window displays in Union Square, featuring the most adorable s...
The Downtown SF Partnership is bringing back Let’s Glow SF for its fifth annual rendition this winter! From December 5-14, 2025, the city’s Financial District will be transformed with glowing art and light p...
Napa’s Meritage Resort & Spa is gearing up for the 21st annual rendition of Merry Meritage, their enchanting winter village attraction complete with a massive outdoor ice rink, cozy private igloos, and all sor...
Since 1978, Nevada City has hosted a delightful Victorian Christmas event that stands out among California’s numerous holiday events and attractions. Twice a week through Christmas, the tiny Gold Rush-era…...
