Everyone knows that the best way to end a year is with some good old-fashioned family and friends fun. The holidays bring joy and cheer to everyone, and it’s no different for those who live in San Francisco. From bustling markets and street fairs, to cozy coffee shops and art galleries, there’s so much holiday cheer in San Francisco that you’ll never run out of things to do over the holidays. Here are some of the best ways to celebrate Christmas in San Francisco, from classic traditions to unique ideas worth exploring this time of year.
Christmas is an exciting time of the year, so there's no better place than San Francisco. Get lost in spirit, culture & fun. Explore the best of Christmas events & parades happening in the city:
This year St. Mark’s Square will be partnering with Santa Claus to host a 1st Annual December 1st St. Mark’s Square Holiday Kickoff Event.
SFGMC rings in the holiday season with its much-anticipated annual tradition, Holiday Spectacular. The music will be joyous, the costumes will be fabulous, and the dancing will be thrilling.
Balboa Jingle is finally back! As 2022 draws to an end, enjoy an afternoon of light refreshments with Sequoia Real Estate's very own Santa Claus and other holiday festivities and explore all that our Balboa Village has to offer.
Take over some of the best bars in the city for a jolly 'ol Holiday Pub Crawl complete with cheap drinks, sketchy holiday decorations and even a few gifts for some lucky crawlers.
San Francisco Youth Ballet Presents the 21st Annual Performance of The Nutcracker. This magical full-length version of The Nutcracker features professional guest artists and the youth talent from the San Francisco Youth Ballet Academy.