Wonderful walks to street fairs in San Francisco this holiday season
Street fairs are the perfect place to grab holiday gifts for loved ones (or yourself!), support small businesses, explore a new part of the city, and be in community.
So bundle up and get out there to enjoy car-free spaces with live music, crafts, and more!
Here’s our recommended list of upcoming street fairs in San Francisco:
Holiday Tree Lighting at McLaren Lodge & Fun on JFK Promenade
Our beloved JFK Promenade will become a holiday hoopla on Thursday, December 4 from 4:00 to 8:00PM as part of the City’s official holiday tree lighting event!
With free carnival rides, activities, entertainment, plus food trucks, this annual event is a magical one. And you can keep walking along JFK Promenade almost to Crossover Drive to check out Naga, the gorgeous sea serpent who glows at night below Rainbow Falls.
Hayes Valley Holiday Stroll
The 35th Annual Hayes Valley Holiday Stroll on Friday, December 5 from 5:00 – 9:00PM is a perfect opportunity to explore the over 200 merchants, restaurants, and art galleries in Hayes Valley. There will be something for everyone, including performances from local bands and the legendary Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence.
Lower Polk Holiday Market
The Lower Polk Holiday Market is on Saturday, December 6 from 12:00 to 4:00PM. This free event will open Fern Street between Polk and Larkin for people to browse local businesses and enjoy yummy food. Dogs are strongly encouraged to attend.
Plus, there will be the chance to take a photo with Santa and live music from neo-soul band Tori Roze & The Hot Mess.
Inner Sunset Holiday Lights Stroll
The fifth annual Inner Sunset Holiday Lights Stroll is this Saturday, December 6, from 5:00 to 8:00PM. This family-friendly event will feature trolley rides, a neighborhood scavenger hunt, and special deals from local merchants.
The highlight of the event are the festive storefront windows, with moving mannequins bringing each scene to life.
Chinatown Winter Wonderland
This dazzling event will transform the two blocks of Grant Street between Sacramento and Washington into a Winter Wonderland, complete with family-friendly crafts, free toys, and the opportunity to hop aboard Santa’s Choo-Choo Train. Be sure to check it out on Sunday, December 7 between 11:00AM and 4:00PM.
Haight Street Holiday Block Party
Make your way to San Francisco’s iconic Haight-Ashbury neighborhood for the first annual Haight Street Holiday Block Party on Thursday, December 11th, 5:00 – 9:00PM. This festive event spans five blocks of Haight Street and will include live music, tattoos and piercings, and trunk shows.
Jingle on the Way
Celebrate Sunset Dunes, San Francisco’s newest park and promenade, during this year’s Jingle on the Way on Saturday, December 13 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. This annual event is the ultimate celebration of car-free travel, featuring Cargo Bike Santa and a miniature train ride.
Holidays on the Hill
Want to shop small this holiday season? Be sure to check out the 6th annual “Holidays on the Hill” event on Sunday, December 14th from 11:00AM to 4:00PM in the Bernal Heights neighborhood.
This annual event was started during the pandemic for neighbors to connect with each other and support local artists and businesses. There will be activities and vendors all up and down and around Cortland Street.
Winter Walk at Union Square
Winter Walk is a beloved annual tradition that transforms Stockton Street between Post and O’Farrell into the ultimate festive destination. This year, Winter Walk will feature food trucks, an art fair curated by West Coast Craft, live performances, and seasonal drinks.
Be sure to stop by between Saturday, December 13 and Wednesday, December 24 for holiday programming in the heart of San Francisco.
Fillmore Holiday Night Market
The fourth annual Fillmore Holiday Night Market, presented by our friends at Livable City, is sure to get you in the holiday spirit. This block party will open O’Farrell between Fillmore and Steiner to people on Friday, December 19 from 5:00 – 9:00PM.
The event will feature line dancing, live music from R&B artist CASE, and local food vendors and artists. Attendees are encouraged to RSVP.
Be sure to follow Walk SF on social media for fun, pedestrian-friendly events and walks all December. Find us on Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky, and Twitter.
