San Francisco will ring in the holiday season at the Civic Center Tree Lighting on Wednesday, December 7 from 4-7pm. Don’t miss a free, festive afternoon in the city to kick off the holidays!
Civic Center Plaza will be taken over by food tents, DIY activities, entertainment and more. A full bar will be on hand serving up seasonal drinks, and you can chow down on festive bites while browsing the booths. Enjoy “snow” flurries and interact with special guests including Christmas elves, Santa, the Grinch, and SF’s famous tap dancing Christmas trees.
Don’t forget a massive toy giveaway for over 400 children in the community; courtesy of Another Planet Entertainment, the SF Police Foundation, and the Civic Center Community Benefit District. It will last from 4-5pm for the first 400+ children under 12.
SF Etsy has a lovely holiday market in store with DIY activities for adults and kids as well as artisanal products that make perfect gifts. Additionally, Boxcar Theatre’s artistic director Nick A. Olivero will host a lively afternoon of music and entertainment. You can also take a spin around Civic Center’s newly-opened San FranDISCO roller rink.
The event of the hour, of course, is the holiday tree lighting. Watch the 50-foot tree in front of City Hall be illuminated with thousands of glittering lights!
Mark your calendar for the Civic Center Tree Lighting in San Francisco, happening from 4-7pm on December 7 at Civic Center Plaza.