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Although there is no snow, San Francisco can be a beautiful place to celebrate the holiday season. From tree lightings to Christmas shows, there is so much to so in this wonderful city.

Holiday Events 2024

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San Francisco Ballet - Nutcracker December 6th - 29th
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A Christmas Carol at American Conservatory Theater December 6 - December 24
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San Francisco Symphony at Davies Symphony Hall There are multiple shows this season, check out Handel's Messiah, A Merry-achi Christmas, The Colors of Christmas, Home Alone with live orchestra, Love Actually with live orchestra, Holiday Gaiety, Charlie Brown Christmas, Holiday Brass, and more!
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Palo Alto Apres Ski Pop up Apres Ski Village and ice rink at the Four Seasons Palo Alto. Nov 22nd through Jan 7th.
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West Coast Craft Market November 23rd and 24th at Fort Mason
West Coat Craft Fair Fort Mason
Davies Christmas Concert SF

Must-See Christmas Trees

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Union Square Come view this beautiful, giant tree in Union Square! There is usually a tree lighting ceremony in late November, 2024 dates TBD.
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Civic Center Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 4, 4-7pm
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HapPier Holidays PIER39 is all decorated with a dazzling tree from November 26, 2024 through January 5, 2025!
Union square christmas tree
union square christmas san francisco

Holiday Activities

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Ice Skating There are a few ice rinks you can check out in the city. The most popular is the Holiday Ice Rink at Union Square. Admission is $20 including rentals, open from Nov 6th, 2024 to Jan 20th, 2025, 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM. You can buy tickets ahead of time! There is also a public rink at Yerba Buena Gardens.
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Gingerbread House at the Fairmont Ribbon cutting on Saturday, November 23rd and open the entire holiday season. You can also book a holiday tea at the Fairmont ($115 per person)
fairmont Christmas san francisco
Fairmont Giant Gingerbread House San Francisco
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Miracle at PCH Check out this Christmas pop-up bar at Pacific Cocktail Haven, opening 11/29
Miracle at PCH san francisco christmas pop up bar
Miracle at PCH san francisco christmas pop up bar

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