Nutcracker December 19 – 30, 2017
San Francisco Ballet performs the Nutcracker, the story of a young girl’s Christmas fantasy, at War Memorial Opera House.
Holiday castles December 18, 2017 – Jan. 2, 2018
Stop by the lobby of the Westin St. Francis to admire the St. Francis Holiday Display, featuring two castles with circular towers, individual rooms, and illuminated windows, surrounded by holiday sugar cakes. Free.
ZooLights in Oakland December 18, 2017 – Jan. 1, 2018
ZooLights has colorful light displays, laser light shows, gondola rides, Christmas trees, and Santa some nights at the Oakland Zoo. Free parking. Closed Dec. 24-25.
5th Annual All You Can Eat Crab Feast!
Holiday crafts fair
Fisherman’s Wharf-Holiday Lights & Boat Parade
Friday, December 15, 2017
6PM-8PM | Pier 39, The Embarcadero
Holiday castles – November 27, 2017 – January 2, 2018
Stop by the lobby of the Westin St. Francis to admire the St. Francis Holiday Display, featuring two castles with circular towers, individual rooms, and illuminated windows, surrounded by holiday sugar cakes.
Gingerbread House November 27, 2017 – January 1, 2018
See the two-story giant Gingerbread House made of thousands of home-baked gingerbread bricks and more than a ton of icing and candy in the lobby of the Fairmont San Francisco hotel. Free, but you may have to wait in line. Optional Gingerbread Holiday Tea.
Illuminate SF Festival of Light – November 27, 2017 – January 1, 2018
Glowing art
multiple locations
See dozens of dramatic glowing art installations in different neighborhoods during Illuminate SF Festival of Light with guided tours, an illuminated bike ride, self-guided walks, and artist talks.
The 35th Annual Great Dickens Christmas Fair – November 23 – December 22
