Christmas Card Drop-off

Wed.–Mon. through Jan. 31, 11:30–5 p.m. Diamond Massage & Wellness Center (1841 Lombard St.) Drop off your greeting cards (front side only, no envelopes) to send to St. Jud... Read More

Holiday Happenings

Eye Heart New Year’s Eve Party

Saturday, Dec. 31, 9 p.m.–2 a.m. Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason Center Celebrate in style with top-shelf cocktails and tunes spun by some of the best DJs in the Bay Area at this ... Read More

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New Year’s Eve Dinner Cruise

Saturday, Dec. 31, 9 p.m.– 1 a.m. S.F. Belle (Pier 3) Enjoy live entertainment, dancing, a huge roof deck for fireworks viewing, open cocktail bars, a buffet dinner, festive part... Read More

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BATS: New Year’s Eve Special

Saturday, Dec. 31, 8 p.m. Bayfront Theatre, Fort Mason Center Ring in the new year with a night of improv and laughter with scenes and stories sure to capture your heart and imagin... Read More

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31th Annual Japanese New Year Bell-Ringing Ceremony

Saturday, Dec. 31, 11:30 a.m.–noon Samsung Hall, Asian Art Museum Participate in the striking of the 16th-century bronze bell to leave behind any negative experiences, wrong deed... Read More

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Hanukkah Candle Lighting

Daily, Dec. 25–Jan. 1, 4 p.m. JCCSF (3200 California St.) Celebrate illuminating the darkness of eight of the darkest days of the year with candle lighting, storytelling, singing... Read More

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Lighted Boat Parade

Friday, Dec. 16, 6–8 p.m. Pier 39 to Crissy Field & return The oldest and largest lighted boat holiday parade returns and features more than 60 boats festooned with lights an... Read More

Holiday Happenings

14th Annual Parol Lantern Festival & Parade

Saturday, Dec. 10, 5–9 p.m. Yerba Buena Gardens, Jessie Square, & St. Patrick’s Church The Bay Area’s Filipino community gathers for a festive celebration of holiday spir... Read More

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87th Annual Golden Gate Park Holiday Tree Lighting

Thursday, Dec. 1, 4–8 p.m. McLaren Lodge, Golden Gate Park (501 Stanyan St.) Don’t miss one of the most anticipated holiday events in the city: the lighting of the Monterey cyp... Read More

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Home for the Holidays at Carolwood

Wed.–Mon. through Jan. 9, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Walt Disney Family Museum (104 Montgomery St., the Presidio) The intricate scale model of Walt’s Holmby Hills home will be decorated... Read More

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30th Annual Macy’s Holiday Windows

Daily through Jan 1 (except Dec 25) Macy’s Union Square The SF/SPCA’s magical Holiday Windows adoption outreach program returns to find homes for kittens, cats, puppies, and do... Read More

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Learn How to Pier Fish on Father’s Day Weekend

Saturday, June 18, 10 a.m.–noon Paradise Beach Park (3450 Paradise Dr., Tiburon) Learn the secrets and tricks of the trade when fishing from a pier. A limited number of poles wil... Read More

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Father’s Day BikeAbout

Sunday, June 19, 8:30–11 a.m. S.F. Zoo Take Dad on this leisurely, docent-led cycling tour, which concludes with a continental breakfast. Enjoy the zoo before the crowds and watc... Read More

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Father’s Day Beer Brunch Cruise

Sunday, June 19, noon–2 p.m. California Hornblower, Pier 3 (Embarcadero at Washington St.) This two-hour bay cruise includes a hearty brunch buffet; free-flowing beer, champagne,... Read More

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Pa’ina Paint Club: Sunflower Basket for Mother’s Day

Sunday, May 8, 4–7 p.m. Pa’ina Lounge (1865 Post St.) Create your own masterpieces of this popular floral design with the guidance of a professional artist. All materials p... Read More

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