Fantasy of Lights
December 6 - 3pm to 7pm
Entertainment
5:30 to 7pm
Santa Arrives for the Kids and Photos
Cudworth Mansion, 2040 Union Street
Union Street Horse Drawn Carriage Rides
Free festive rides on a horse drawn carriage up and down Union Street, pick up location in front of Wells Fargo at Laguna.
Donate Toys for Needy Children
SF Firefighters’ Toy Program collection barrels will be available on Union Street at the event and throughout the holiday. Bring toys to Santa Sit Area, 2040 Union Street.
Merchant Open House
Enjoy dinner, drinks and shopping at the many places on Union Street that will stay open late.
Validated Parking
Details on the right >>>
The Great Holiday Elf Hunt
December 6, 2014 to December 13, 2014
Holiday Caroling
Saturday, December 20, 2014 | 1pm
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Holiday Events on Union Street 2014
In November, Union Street kicks off its highly anticipated Holiday Celebration, bringing a wealth of holiday-related entertainment to Cow Hollow, one of San Francisco's most beautiful historic neighborhoods.
Fantasy of Lights on Union Street
Saturday, December 6, 2014 | 3pm to 7pm
On December 6, Union Street kicks off its annual Fantasy of Lights Holiday celebration, where young and old alike can enjoy festivities to begin the holiday season.
Thousands of holiday lights set off the Victorians, transforming Union Street into a magical backdrop for Santa and a team of elves to celebrate along with jugglers, live ponies dressed as reindeer, face painters, balloon artists, costumed characters, singers and live entertainment.
The Union Street Fantasy of Lights celebration continues throughout the month of December with Union Street stores offering open houses and special events featuring trunk shows, entertainment and much more, including validated parking and extended evening shopping hours. Many merchants will have extended hours until 9:00pm on Fridays and Saturdays.
Each Saturday, look for the Holiday Elf from 1 - 4pm and receive Holiday Dollars to be used at participating businesses for discounts, special treats and much more
New this year, The Great Union Street Holiday Elf Hunt. For one week, from December 6th through the 13th, participating merchants we will be hiding a toy elf in their stores for people to find. If found, participants can write that store’s Elf name on a card and be entered to win a $500 Visa gift card!
Validated Parking
Participating merchants will offer validated parking. Parking facilities are located at 2001 Union Plaza Garage, 1910 Union Street Garage (Wells Fargo) and the Lombard Street Garage (enter on Moulton Alley at Webster). Subject to availability.
The Great Holiday Elf Hunt
December 6, 2014 to December 13, 2014
New this year, The Great Union Street Holiday Elf Hunt. For one week, from December 6th through the 13th, participating merchants we will be hiding a toy elf in their stores for people to find. If found, participants can write that store’s Elf name on a card and be entered to win a $500 Visa gift card!
Holiday Caroling on Union Street!
Saturday, December 20, 2014 | 1pm
On Saturday December 20, the public is invited to meet in the courtyard of The Episcopal Church of St. Mary the Virgin, 2325 Union Street (at Steiner Street), at 1 pm to join in the Caroling Stroll up and down Union Street and returning to the church later for refreshments.
Throughout the Season
November 6 thru December 31
Throughout November and December, the stores lining Union Street will add festive holiday lights to their buildings and trees, and meters will be transformed into giant candy canes, setting the stage for a magical season. The month-long celebration on Union Street also includes validated parking, store open houses, complete with refreshments and evening shopping, and holiday lights. Merchants will stay open until 9:00 PM Fridays and Saturdays in November and December. |
