Holiday Event Guide: San Francisco & Nearby 2018

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Ho-ho-ho! Holiday time is here! Make the most of it, and enjoy community events that abound throughout your San Francisco and in surrounding towns.

Peruse our annual event guide -- a round-up of the region's top festivities.

And Happy Holidays, from Patch!

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BURLINGAME:

DEC. 1-2: Caltrain Holiday Train 2018: SF Bay Area Peninsula. A festive tradition of glittering lights and holiday giving.

DEC. 2: Chanukah Menorah, Donuts, Latkes & Snow. Features huge Lego Menorah!

DEC. 5 & 8: Santa "Paws" Photos. Proceeds benefit Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA.

DEC. 6: Visit With Santa & Mrs. Claus. Bring your camera.

DEC. 6: SMHS/BHS "Season of Song" Winter Chorale Concert. Join Choirs of Burlingame and San Mateo High Schools.

DEC. 7: Holiday Parade, Tree-Lighting & Santa 2018: Downtown . Live entertainment and kiddie rides, too!

DEC. 23-24:What's Happening at BurlPres this Christmas? Worship services include petting zoo, 3-D glasses & candlelight event.

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DALY CITY:

DEC. 1-2: Caltrain Holiday Train 2018: SF Bay Area Peninsula. A festive tradition of glittering lights and holiday giving.

Through DEC. 23: Great Dickens Christmas Fair 2018: Cow Palace. A one-of-a-kind adventure into Victorian holidays.

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MILLBRAE:

DEC. 1: Holiday Tree Lighting & Ornament Fundraiser. Order personalized ornament for the tree!

DEC. 1-2: Caltrain Holiday Train 2018: SF Bay Area Peninsula. A festive tradition of glittering lights and holiday giving.

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PACIFICA:

NOV. 30-DEC. 1: Elf Market & Holiday Extravaganza. Festive fun with local school chorus, Santa & gingerbread houses.

NOV. 30-DEC. 16: 'It's A Wonderful Life' 2018: Spindrift Players. Perfect theater for the holidays.

DEC. 2: Rockaway Beach Tree-Lighting Festival & Santa. Live music, entertainment, pony rides, snow flurries & much more!

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SAN BRUNO:

DEC. 1-2: Caltrain Holiday Train 2018: SF Bay Area Peninsula. A festive tradition of glittering lights and holiday giving.

DEC. 5: Toy Drive & Holiday Mixer 2018: YouTube. Raffle proceeds to benefit recent fire victims.

DEC. 6: Holiday Season Tree-Lighting. A community tradition with music & more.
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SAN FRANCISCO:

Through JAN. 21: Holiday Ice-Skating Rink 2018-19: Union Square. A holiday tradition with a fun event roster.

Through DEC. 31: Beach Blanket Babylon Holiday Extravaganza. "Parodies of traditional Christmas carols, hilarious spoofs of pop culture and political characters, and the legendary gigantic Yuletide Hat."

Through DEC. 1: Taylor Mac's Holiday Sauce: Curran. "Celebrating the holiday season in all of its dysfunction."

Through DEC. 31: 'Winter Walk' Holiday Promenade 2018: Union Square. A pop-up event with amazing food, drinks & entertainment.

NOV. 30-DEC. 15: The Marsh San Francisco Presents "The Jewelry Box." "Follow a young Brian as he heads to the "mean streets" of Oakland to buy his mom a Christmas present."

NOV. 30-JAN. 6: Winter Park Ice-Skating Rink 2018-19: Civic Center.Christmas tree forest, food and beverage stalls, and local holiday arts and crafts.

DEC. 1-2: Caltrain Holiday Train 2018: SF Bay Area Peninsula. A festive tradition of glittering lights and holiday giving.

DEC. 2: Bill Graham Menorah Lighting 2018: Union Square. A long-time tradition in Union Square!

DEC. 2-JAN. 6: Conservatory Of Flowers' 'Night Bloom'. "Stunning intersection of art, technology and nature."

DEC. 6-9: Michael Feinstein & Holly Jolly Holiday: Feinstein's At Nikko. Holiday show with the two-time Emmy and five-time Grammy Award-nominated Feinstein.

DEC. 6-29: A.C.T.'s 'A Christmas Carol' - In its 42nd year, the Bay Area's favorite holiday tradition returns.

DEC. 7-8: 'Brassy & Sassy' with SF Gay Men's Chorus. With special guest, acclaimed coloratura soprano Marnie Breckenridge.

DEC. 7-30: A Noh Christmas Carol. Theatre of Yugen's beloved adaptation of Dickens classic.

DEC. 9: Ragazzi Boys Chorus Presents "For the Beauty of the Earth." "Concert will conclude with traditional carols and an invitation for the audience to join the boys in song."

DEC. 13: Silent Skate Party. Headphones for all skaters at Union Square.

DEC. 13: The Skivvies Present 'I Touch My Elf': Feinstein's. "Stripped-down, mashed-up versions of holiday favorites and more."

DEC. 13-24: Smuin Presents "The Christmas Ballet" - A beloved Bay Area tradition.

DEC. 16: 'A Dickens Of A Holiday' with A.C.T: Macy's. Enjoy arts and crafts, strolling carolers, holiday-themed treats and libations!

DEC. 16: 2018 SFMade Holiday Fair at CCA. Every awesome item is made in SF!

DEC. 21-23:Cinderella. "An annual holiday treat, this timeless tale, brought to whimsical, magical life just in time for the holiday season."

DEC. 31: Norm Lewis: New Year's Eve 2018: Feinstein's. "Celebrate New Year's Eve with one of Broadway's most sought-after leading men."

JAN. 1: Polar Bear Skate. Kick off the New Year & ice skate in your beachwear!
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SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO:

DEC. 1: Santa's Arrival: City Hall. Bring your camera.

DEC. 1: Paint-Swirl Ornaments Family Craft. Create family treasures for the Christmas tree!

DEC. 4: Chocolate Menorah & Chanukah Fest. Latkes, donuts, chocolate fountain & kids' activities.
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FOR PATCH'S ENTIRE SF BAY AREA HOLIDAY GUIDE: Holiday Tree Lightings, Parades & Events: SF Bay Area 2018

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If we missed your organization's or city's event, email details and online links to susan.schena@patch.com
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TRAVELING OVER THE HOLIDAYS?

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• Holiday Tree Lightings, Parades & Events: San Diego County 2018

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