Tuesday, December 25, 2018 – 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE
Pier 39 | Pier 39, The Embarcadero, San Francisco CA
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PIER 39 is spreading holiday cheer on San Francisco’s waterfront. Pier 39 is unwrapping a new, nightly tree lighting show on its 60’ live Christmas tree at the top of each hour from 5 -10 pm.

Synchronized to holiday music, the tree transforms into a kaleidoscope of swirling colors, adorned with thousands of specialty lights and ornaments. These dazzling tree lighting moments take center stage all season long.

Monday, December 24, 2018 – All Day | Cost: FREE* 
Peet’s (Bay Area) 

The annual Peet’s Holiday Donation Program is entering its 33rd year, supporting No Kid Hungry, a national non-profit that works to end child hunger in America.

To celebrate the program’s success and thank donors to the charities, Peet’s is treating Peetnicks to a free drip coffee or brewed tea on Christmas Eve, December 24 at participating locations.

Free Peet’s Coffee on Christmas Eve
Monday, December 24, 2018 | All day (call your local Peet’s for hours)
All participating Bay Area Peet’s Coffee & Tea locations
FREE, but donations are encouraged

Peet’s will collect donations on December 24 and provide a free small cup of coffee or tea as a thank you to their customers.​

Monday, December 24, 2018 – All Day | Cost: FREE
San Francisco Main Public Library | 100 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94102

The San Francisco Public Library Main Children’s Center invites you to celebrate the return of a beloved annual tradition, when the holiday model train exhibit comes chugging around the bend on the second floor mezzanine.

2018-19 Holiday Train Display
San Francisco Main Library,  Children’s Center, 100 Larkin St, SF
FREE

Please note the library is closed Christmas Day, but open on December 24th.
Kids of all ages love to press the buttons and watch the trains zoom through their colorful holiday village. This custom-built exhibit is a labor of love on the part of SFPL’s own Facilities and Engineering staff members, who assemble it and maintain it every year.

Friday, December 21, 2018 – All Day | Cost: FREE*

SFO | San Francisco International Airport, CA 94128

In celebration of National Ugly Holiday Sweater Day, Alaska Airlines guests who wear their festive holiday sweaters to the airport are able to board early.

The one-day promotion will be celebrated by flyers and employees alike across Alaska’s 115-city network and includes all Alaska, Virgin America and Horizon Air flights – that means you, SFO, Oakland and San Jose.

*No RSVP required, show up to airport with a valid airline ticket on Friday, December 21 wearing ugly holiday sweater

Thursday, December 20, 2018

5:00 PM  9:00 PM

The Holidays can be a stressful time for all of us, but National Sangria Day is here to help!

For one night, forget long shopping lines, complicated meals you’ll probably overcook, forced smiles, and political tensions around the table – National Sangria Day has arrived!

Take back your December with sangria! Whether this is your last hoorah before friends scatter or you’re fortifying for the days to come, we’ve got what you need – bottomless sangria is here for a holiday miracle!

Tickets: http://sparksocialsf.com/events-1/2018/12/20/national-sangria-day-wine-not

Monday, December 17, 2018 – All Day | Cost: FREE     

All Over San Francisco | San Francisco, CA

Get your glow on during this two-month celebration during the longest nights of the year, featuring free light art tours, nighttime neighborhood walks, artist talks and participatory experiences

http://illuminatesf.com/installation-gallery 37 different light sculptures (both permanent and temporary) in 17 neighborhoods by 34 artists with three free light art tours.

The sixth annual light fantastic includes several dramatic, eco-friendly light art installations accessible by public transit and admission-free.

Sunday, December 16, 2018 – 11:00 am to 12:30 pm | Cost: FREE
Macy’s (Union Square) | 170 O’Farrell Street, San Francisco, CA

Join A.C.T. (American Conservatory Theater) and Macy’s for a fun day of merry-making for the whole family, featuring holiday arts and crafts, caroling, and special visits from beloved characters from A.C.T.’s production of A Christmas Carol.

Saturday, December 15, 2018 – 8:30 am to 9:30 am | Cost: FREE* 

Check in time is 8:15 am – Standbys admitted after 8:15 am

How Can I Reserve Tickets? Reservations for next classes will be released one week in advance. Please note that these spots are very limited and often book up far in advance.

RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2018-learn-to-skate-union-square-presented-by-kaiser-permanente-tickets-50925957911

Grab your pups for some outdoor holiday fun – Bay Area Australian Shepherd Meetup Group is coming back to SPARK on December 15th!

While the Aussies enjoy fresh air and hang with their bow-wow pow-wow, paw-rents can grab delicious food from 10+ gourmet food trucks or hit up the Sip Bar for some ruff-reshing house-made sangria, craft beer, or seasonal hot spiced wine.
Don’t forget to dress up! Rudolph, Elf, and Santa swag encouraged for pups and paw-rents alike! All furry companions welcome to paw-ticipate in this tail-waggin’ holiday!