San Francisco is set to celebrate the season with events throughout November 2025.

Major Annual Events

Great Dickens Christmas Fair
An immersive Victorian-era Christmas experience featuring costumed performers, artisan shops, festive foods, and live entertainment.
Runs late November through December
At Cow Palace Exhibition Halls

San Francisco International Auto Show
One of the largest auto shows on the West Coast, featuring hundreds of the newest cars, trucks, SUVs, and concept models.
November 22–30, 2025
At Moscone Center

National Parks Free Day
Explore California’s beautiful National Parks with free admission in celebration of Veterans Day.
November 11, 2025

Holiday and Seasonal Events

Embarcadero Center Outdoor Ice Rink
Kick off the holiday season with ice skating under the Bay Bridge lights.
Opens early November 2025
At Justin Herman Plaza

Ghirardelli Square Holiday Lighting Ceremony
Enjoy music, treats, and the lighting of the iconic Ghirardelli Square holiday tree.
November 28, 2025

Indigenous Peoples’ Thanksgiving Sunrise Gathering
A sunrise ceremony honoring Indigenous communities, held annually on Alcatraz Island.
November 27, 2025

Arts, Culture, and Fairs

Arab Film Festival – Showcasing cinema from across the Arab world.
San Francisco Coffee Festival – A caffeine lover’s dream with tastings, workshops, and roasters from across the Bay.
Renegade Craft Fair – A vibrant marketplace of handmade goods and creative makers.
ConnectFest 2025 – A family science and technology festival.
Candlelight Concerts – Classical and modern performances illuminated by candlelight in stunning local venues.
Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty – A dazzling seasonal ballet performance.

We encourage everyone to take advantage of these opportunities to explore and celebrate the city’s creativity, culture, and community spirit this November.