Create a personalised ads profile. Select personalised ads. Apply market research to generate audience insights. Measure content performance. Develop and improve products. List of Partners vendors. By Betsy Malloy. Betsy Malloy. Betsy has been writing about California for nearly more than two decades as TripSavvy's expert on the state.
TripSavvy's editorial guidelines. Michigan State University. American University. TripSavvy's fact-checking. Share Pin Email. Continue to 5 of 10 below. Continue to 9 of 10 below. Follow it up with a marathon viewing of the best Christmas movies. Time Out San Francisco. Get us in your inbox Sign up to our newsletter for the latest and greatest from your city and beyond.
We already have this email. Try another? My Account My Profile Sign out. Seeing the play is a great way to start a new tradition with your family in the city. Book early though, as shows sell out in advance. Another Charles Dickens related recommendation, the Great Dickens Fair is an annual event that happens during five weekends in November and December.
It is a blast to visit the city and experience the fun culture they create. SantaCon is one of the craziest Christmas events in the city happens in many other cities as well. Basically, thousands of people dressed as Santa descend on the streets of San Francisco for a day of singing, drinking, exploring, and just having an overall good time. While this is not an annual thing, each year there are many holiday pop-ups, so you can see what is happening this year if you visit the city.
When I went, the pop up that was drawing the most attention was Deck the Halls pop up holiday bar in North Beach. This bar was changed entirely for Christmas, complete with penguins and an igloo on the wall, reindeer on the fake roof, and a Christmas tree in the back. Even the drinks were inspired by the holiday. They have a large dome that houses a rainforest and has butterflies that flutter around you as you walk.
During Christmas though, they have an ice skating rink, exhibits dedicated to arctic animals, a snowman theater for children, and bands that play Christmas music. Plus, you can often see it snow in the main exhibit as well.
It's performed alongside a professional orchestra and is one you will not want to miss. The rabbit doll wants to be a rabbit in real life, but this is only possible by being the boys favorite toy.
Luckily for the rabbit, the boy loves him and a fairy allows the Velveteen rabbit to become a real rabbit who lives in the forest. The second part of this 2-hour presentation includes the red-clad dancers moving to cool tunes like "White Christmas", "Baby, It's Cold Outside", "Santa Baby", and other favorites. The show is not set in one location or time, but is all about history.
Using dance, poetry, dance and more, the Revels will use their full range of costumes, customs and traditions to tell their story. Based on the gospels of Luke and Matthew, J. Bach allows audience members to experience the birth of Christ while enjoying the wonderful St.
Ignatius Church. Jack London Square Tree Lighting Ceremony TBD : The Oakland waterfront is the site for this annual event which has a 55 foot tree with over 5, lights and more than ornaments on it. You will be entertained by local musicians, check out pop-up shops, and be able to meet Santa as he gets ready to ring in the SF Bay Area Christmas season.
This holiday event starts at 5 pm and ends at 8 pm. The parade starts at 7 pm with Santa coming along to light the tree. You are welcome to stay afterwards and stroll and enjoy the festivities. The Holiday Parade of Lights starts at 6 pm and ends at 9 pm. Some of the activities that kids of all ages include candy canes for kids and a visit for Santa Claus. Live entertainment starts at pm and the tree lighting ceremony begins at The entertainment starts at 5 pm and goes until pm. All activities are on Historic Murphy Avenue in downtown Sunnyvale.
With loads of rides for kids of all ages, giant toy soldiers, and featuring over 7 million LED lights, this event is sure to amaze everyone in your family. This event starts at 5 pm and ends at 10 pm. Find tickets at a discount on Goldstar. Each huge lantern takes over 4 weeks to build with a team of at least 7 people. Each lantern are handmade from cloth and look like 3-D stained glass pieces of art. This is definitely a must see if you are in the East Bay. Both nights of this event starts at 6 pm and runs until 10 pm.
Everyone attending this event must buy a ticket including kids of any age. This SF Bay Area Christmas will let you see the magical lighted boat parade on Saturday night, and you can visit a special after party. If you are in the mood for a little exercise, then do a 5k run on Sunday followed by a special brunch.
The boat parade starts at 6 pm with fireworks at on Saturday night. The Jingle Bell 5K run starts at am with the kids fun run starting at am. Located at San Francisco's beautiful Fort Mason, you will be able to taste some of the best local brews while also sampling delicious German food including bratwurst and delectables. This beer fest starts at 6 pm and ends at 10 pm. You can just look at all the beautiful pieces of art such as glassware, ceramics, jewelry and more, or you can purchase some if you like.
This festival starts at 10 am and ends at 5 pm. You will be able to purchase all your holiday gifts including toys, holiday cards, jewelry, decorations, and much more. The Holiday Fair starts at 11 am and finishes at 5 pm.
0コメント