Illuminate SF. San Francisco - FREE. Daily, November 29, 2024 - January 31, 2025. The day after Thanksgiving, San Francisco is illuminated for the annual Festival of Light.

Discover the best Christmas events and holiday activities that should be on your list, including breakfast with Santa Claus, ice skating in San Francisco, fancy holiday teas, and so much more.

Holiday lights and decorations cover the facade of 68 Castro St. in San Francisco on Dec. 14, 2023. Douglas Zimmerman/SFGATE Leake is also a holiday lights illuminator at his house in Redding.

From Christmas pop-ups like Miracle at Pacific Cocktail Haven to Deck the Halls Bar, here are the best bars and restaurants for holiday cocktails in San Francisco.

Experience the magic of San Francisco at night. Discover the city's dazzling lights, exciting events, and unforgettable ...