It may not have the pomp and circumstance of the Union Square tree lighting or the crowds of Pier 39, but GG Park’s Holiday Tree Lighting of Uncle John’s Tree at McLaren Lodge will still be special. Rockefeller Center may have a 75 ft. Norway Spruce crowned by a Swarovski crystal star, but San Francisco has the 100 ft. Monterey Cypress adorned with strings of multi-colored lights. The event includes live entertainment, caroling, activities for kids, and more.

This year’s tree lighting will occur on Thursday December 7th, 4pm – 8pm.

* Dec 6th: San Francisco Civic Center Plaza Holiday Tree Lighting
* Dec 6th: Chinatown Holiday Lights Festival
* Dec 7th: Thrive City Winter Wonderland: Hanukkah Celebration
* Dec 9th: Pop-Ups on the Plaza: Black Holiday Market
* Through Dec 10th: Let’s Glow SF in Downtown San Francisco
* Dec 16th & 17th: Holiday Pop-Up at Luna Rienne Gallery
* Through Dec 31st Presidio Holiday Tree Lights Up at The Main Post

* Through Dec 10th: Winter Wonderland at Marin Art and Garden Center
* Dec 5th – 19th: Spirit of The Row in Santana Row (San Jose)
* Dec 17th: Mill Valley Tree Lighting and Winterfest in Mill Valley Plaza (Depot Plaza)
* Through Dec 31st: Enchant at PayPal Park (San Jose)
* Through Jan 1st: Drive Thru Light Show in History Park (San Jose)
* Through Jan 28th: Glowfari at Oakland Zoo

Image Credit: Photo by Daniel Topete

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