Pacifica Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Pacifica and surrounding areas
Cultural landmarks anchor Pacifica's Christmas 2025 celebrations with Holiday lights along coastal bluffs and downtown corridors, offering festive events, winter markets, and family-friendly activities that celebrate the season by the sea. Local artists and vendors add color to holiday nights. Don’t miss the Pacifica Winter Elf Market for festive events, seasonal shopping, and lights displays while enjoying coastal views and community performances across Pacifica’s plazas and parks.
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Christmas Markets
25 eventsChristmas tree sales benefiting Bay Area youth since 1947.
Christmas Lights
24 eventsMile-long illuminated trail with light and music
Christmas Shows
15 eventsHoliday films with live orchestral accompaniment
Christmas Activities
27 eventsIlluminated boats parade on the water, followed by fireworks.
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San Francisco Ballet Nutcracker
(San Francisco)
Historic American Nutcracker performance
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San Francisco Symphony Holiday Concerts
(San Francisco)
Holiday films with live orchestral accompaniment
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Let's Glow SF 2024
(San Francisco)
Country's largest holiday projection arts festival
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The Safeway Holiday Ice Rink in Union Square
(San Francisco)
Outdoor ice skating in Union Square
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A Chanticleer Christmas 2025
(Oakland)
Acclaimed vocal ensemble performing holiday music by candlelight.
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Lightscape at San Francisco Botanical Garden
(San Francisco)
Mile-long illuminated trail with light and music
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Christmas Giving Opportunities Near Pacifica
Give back this holiday season with volunteering and charitable opportunities in Pacifica.
Palo Alto Holiday Toy Drive
Join the Palo Alto Holiday Toy Drive to bring joy to local youth...
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Pacifica Christmas FAQ
The Rockaway Beach Tree Lighting Ceremony is one of Pacifica’s biggest annual Christmas events, featuring live music, kids’ activities, food trucks, and a festive tree lighting by the ocean. Other community gatherings and holiday markets also highlight the season.
Pacifica’s coastal setting inspires unique holiday traditions like the Rockaway Beach Tree Lighting with snow flurries by the ocean and community-driven neighborhood light displays that showcase local creativity and warmth.
Neighborhoods near the coast and residential areas with active community participation are known for their festive Christmas lights, offering inviting walking trails and charming displays to explore.
Christmas markets and local artisan fairs are often held at community centers, parks, and during special holiday events throughout Pacifica, providing opportunities to shop local and enjoy seasonal treats.
Enjoying neighborhood light displays, attending the Rockaway Beach Tree Lighting, and visiting free local markets are some of the best budget-friendly ways to celebrate the holidays in Pacifica.
Families will enjoy the Rockaway Beach Tree Lighting with its pony rides, crafts, and Santa visits, as well as exploring festive neighborhood light displays and family-friendly holiday markets.