Sunday, Dec. 30, 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m. 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
Daily, Dec. 2–9 Union Square Activities on Bill Graham Memorial Day (Sunday, Dec. 2) include kids’ activities (2 p.m.), music, and the lighting (4:30 p.m.) Grand Finale (Sunday... Read More
Wed.–Mon. through Jan. 7, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Walt Disney Family Museum (104 Montgomery St., the Presidio) View the intricate scale model of Disney’s Holmby Hills home and miniat... Read More
Thursday, Dec. 6, 4–6 p.m. McLaren Lodge, Golden Gate Park (501 Stanyan St.) Don’t miss the 89th annual Golden Gate park holiday tree lighting, including carnival rides, a sn... Read More
Friday, Dec. 7, 5:30–7 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
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 ... Read More
Saturday, Dec. 8, 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
Thursday, Dec. 6, 6–7:30 p.m. Rendezvous North Beach (1817 Powell St.) Enjoy an evening of winter crafts, drinks, and snacks while acquiring a new set of arranging skills and a h... Read More
Sat.–Sun., Dec. 1–16, 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. Thu.–Sun., Dec. 20–23, 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. Ritz-Carlton Children are invited to the festively decorated Terrace Room to enjoy ho... Read More
Sunday, Dec. 2, 3 p.m. Herbst Theatre (401 Van Ness Ave.) Performed by the Presidio Dance Theatre, in this lively spinoff of the Nutcracker, Clara travels around the globe, celebra... Read More
Friday, Dec. 7, 7 p.m. Marines’ Memorial Theatre (609 Sutter St.) In collaboration with the S.F. Girls Chorus, Academy Award-winning English composer Rachel Portman’s magical ... Read More
Sat.–Sun.., Dec. 1–2 Thu.–Sun.., Dec. 6–9 YBCA Theater (700 Howard St.) Celebrate this Bay Area holiday tradition though music, dance, and a powerful narrative, in a sto... Read More
Sat.–Sun., Dec. 8–23 Cowell Theater, Fort Mason Center This unique magical, zany, and fun 50-minute production of the classic holiday ballet is designed for families with young... Read More
Sunday, December 9, 2 p.m. Davies Symphony Hall Hear Prokofiev’s timeless musical fable of a boy and his animal friends narrated by Richard Dreyfuss and accompanied by the sympho... Read More
Daily, Dec. 26–30 Dance Mission Theater (3316 24th St.) This charming, light-hearted, all-ages variety program features innovative clowning, spectacular circus feats, and inter... Read More