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An Old-Fashioned Holiday in an Urban Setting
The sound of skates clashing on holiday ice rinks and carolers singing, the sight of beautifully lit
To help you get into the holiday spirit, we have listed more of our favorite seasonal events and activities here.
Get your holiday skate on at Embarcadero Center, and Union Square, and don’t miss a visit to Home for the Holidays at Carolwood at The Walt Disney Family Museum. Additional must-see holiday event includes Embarcadero Center’s Building Lighting Ceremony and Carnival which is the official start of the holiday season in the city. Light up your evenings with the Tree Lighting Celebration at Pier 39, and Macy’s Union Square Tree Lighting Celebration after Thanksgiving. Our favorite holiday movies, shows, and performances around town include The Velveteen Rabbit, Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas, A Christmas Carol, Love Actually, Holiday Soul with San Francisco Symphony, The Nutcracker with San Francisco Ballet, and The Christmas Ballet.