Winter Lights in Golden Gate Park

Daily through the holiday season Peacock Meadow, Golden Gate Park Explore the park from sundown to 10 p.m. each night to experience an illuminated journey for the whole family. Mak... Read More

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19th Annual Parol Lantern Festival | Tanglawin Ang Bukas Sa Kasalukuyan (Light Tomorrow With Today)

Saturday, Dec. 11, 5:30 p.m. Yerba Buena Gardens The parol lantern is the quintessential Filipino holiday symbol of hope, blessings, luck, peace, and light. Make your own patrol la... Read More

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Bill Graham Menorah Lighting

Daily, Dec. 22–29 Union Square Activities on Bill Graham Menorah Day (Sunday, Dec. 22) include kids’ activities (2 p.m.), music, special guests and dignitaries, and the lightin... Read More

Holiday Lighting

Parol Lantern Festival & Parade

Saturday, Dec. 14, 4–8 p.m. Jessie Square, Yerba Buena Gardens The Bay Area’s Filipino community gathers for a festive celebration of holiday spirit, hope, unity, and pride to ... Read More

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Presidio Holiday Lights & Lantern Forest Walk

Friday, Dec. 6, 5–7 p.m. Lincoln Blvd. (at Funston Ave.) Enjoy holiday music by the S.F. Girls Chorus at this decades-old Presidio tree-lighting tradition (6 p.m.). Join a guided... Read More

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90th Annual Holiday Tree Lighting

Tuesday, Dec. 3, 4–8 p.m. McLaren Lodge, Golden Gate Park (501 Stanyan St.) This lighting event includes toboggan rides, a snow play area, carnival rides, live entertainment, coo... Read More

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33rd Annual Macy’s Holiday Windows

Daily through Jan. 1 (except Dec. 25), 10 a.m.–7 p.m. Macy’s Union Square The SF/SPCA’s magical Holiday Windows adoption outreach program returns to find homes for kittens, p... Read More

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Lighted Boat Parade

Friday, Dec. 15, 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

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First Responders Candle Lighting

Wednesday, Dec. 13, 4:30 p.m. JCCSF (3200 California St.) Join this second night of Hanukkah and stand in solidarity with those who lost so much, and with those who ran toward dang... Read More

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Bill Graham Menorah Lighting

Daily, Dec. 12–19 Union Square Activities include a parade (Saturday, Dec. 16), Bill Graham Memorial Day (Sunday, Dec. 17) with kids’ activities, and the Grand Finale (Tuesday,... Read More

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15th Annual Parol Lantern Festival & Parade

Saturday, Dec. 9, 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 spiri... Read More

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Presidio Holiday Lights & Forest Walk

Friday, Dec. 8, 5–6:30 p.m. Lincoln Blvd. (at Funston Ave.) Join this decades-old Presidio tradition featuring the Golden Gate Carolers. Light refreshments and kids’ activities... Read More

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