The Village Project & Community Partners Present 17th Annual San Francisco Kwanzaa Celebration, Dec. 26, 2023 - Jan. 1, 2024

This wildly popular, family-friendly experience is back with hundreds of ALL new, larger-than-life animal lanterns throughout the Zoo. Each lantern tells the story of the ongoing journey of wildlife, the importance of every species on our planet, and Oakland Zoo's commitment to conservation.

Christmas in the Park is a community-focused non-profit organization dedicated to the celebration of the holiday season by producing a free Christmas event. Our displays, trees, and entertainment, along with special programs and festivities serve the interests of the community.

Join us for our traditional New Year's Day celebration at IDESST Cultural Center!

Hang loose with a Hawaiian-themed musical performance by Ukelele Friends Ohana.

Welcome to 2024! Come aboard to celebrate the New Year with a festive brunch buffet, free-flowing Champagne, live entertainment, and spectacular bay sights including the Golden Gate and Bay Bridge, Alcatraz and the San Francisco Skyline. City Cruises' popular New Year’s Day Brunch Cruise is a great way to kick off the New Year in true San Francisco style.

Aquarium of the Bay is open.

A San Jose winter tradition returns.

Open New Year’s Day!

Oakland Zoo is open!

'Tis the season to make special memories, bask in the vibrant landscape, and spend time together. Step into the magic of the House decked in Holiday cheer and explore the winter Garden, where inspiration glows.

San Francisco Zoo is open!

Celebrate the New Year with Sugarloaf Ridge State Park and California State Parks in this annual nationally-held hike! We’ll have two different routes to chose from: a Naturalist-guided, 2-mile family hike, or a 5.25 to 6.5-mile trek to Bald Mountain, which includes a climb of 1,500 feet and features fantastic 360-degree views of Sonoma Valley, Napa Valley, and San Francisco. The final routes will be determined the day-of by trail conditions.

Welcome to the oldest operating public Japanese Garden in North America. Natural beauty and tranquility greet you amongst graceful Japanese maples, twisting pines, clipped azaleas, and cherry trees.

A holiday tradition, ice skating in Union Square promises to bring a smile to your face and delight to all who visit—big and small, young and old. Join us for festive, fun ice skating in Union Square from Wednesday, November 1, 2023 – Monday, January 15, 2024.

Explore 55 beautiful acres of landscaped gardens and open spaces that showcase more than 8,000 different kinds of plants from around the world. Accessible to all.

Ring in the New Year in an unforgettable way. Join the California State Parks' annual tradition of watching the year’s first sunrise at a state park, and do it this year at China Camp.