Holiday Tree Lighting Event 2019

Civic Center Plaza

Festive entertainment will be on offer from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., including musical performances, tap dancing Christmas trees, free craft activities and appearances by the Grinch and Santa.

Trick-or-Treat Trail

Get your little goblins and ghosts, and head out to the Hayes Valley trick-or-treat trail on Halloween Eve afternoon, 3-5pm!

A Christmas Carol

From BroadwaySF, a spin on the classic "A Christmas Carol" for audiences of all ages.

Civic Center Plaza Holiday Tree Lighting 2021

This festive event in Civic Center Plaza features holiday entertainment, musical guests, a toy giveaway for 400+ children, festive bites, free craft making, “snow” flurries, and more!

Holiday Soul at the SF Symphony

Featuring "soul, jazz, and Christmas classics," this festive performance by Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir with the SF Symphony will deliver "vocal fireworks and inspirational energy." Also featuring vocalist Yolanda Adams, it'll be "a holiday concert that’s sure to lift your spirits." Tickets and more information on the SF Symphony site.

Holiday Gaiety at the SF Symphony

A holiday variety show featuring conductor Edwin Outwater and drag sensation Peaches Christ as co-emcees, the festive performances feature holiday hits played by the SF Symphony along with a stellar lineup of guests.