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Civic Center Plaza Holiday Tree Lighting 2025

December 3, 4pm and tree lighting at 5:30pm

Save the date for the Civic Center Plaza Tree Lighting on Wednesday, December 3! This annual tradition includes performances: the Tap Dancing Christmas Trees, the San Francisco Boys Choir, Magician Joshua Andrews, Boswick the Clown, the Grinch and more!

Also happening is a toy giveaway for the first 500 children with Another Planet Entertainment, holiday crafting with SF Etsy and other local organizations, “snow” flurries, holiday bites and beverages for purchase, and a visit from the VIP of the hour: Santa!

The event starts at 4pm, with the lighting of the 50-foot noble fir at approximately 5:30pm.

RSVP here for an event day reminder, but no ticket needed to attend.