San Francisco Metro: Fri, Dec 4, 2026 · Community & Social · 23 events · data version 20261105-135143
7:00 PM · FF in SF: 50 Years of Free Expression · The Lab (Mission) · Free / No RSVP Required · community · rating 9
thelab.org · details You and yours are invited to celebrate legendary NYC alternative space Franklin Furnace's 50th Anniversary, and the publication of Martha Wilson's Back to the Present: 50 Years of Free Expression with Franklin Furnace (PA Press, 2026). The Lab presents an evening honoring our East Coast sister organization, replete with a book talk and signing by Martha Wilson, David Senior (SFMOMA Chief of Library & Archives) illuminating FF’s early years, and live performances by Xandra Ibarra and Selby Sohn.
7:30 PM · Dart Night / Game Night · The Starry Plough (Berkeley) · No Cover · sports, community · rating 7
thestarryplough.com · details Sign ups: 7:30 PM
9:30 AM · Evergreen Volunteer Days · Santa Cruz MAH (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 6
santacruzmah.org · details Leave your mark on Santa Cruz history by volunteering at the historic Evergreen Cemetery every Friday from 9:30am-12pm. No need to register, just show up ready to work!
10:00 AM · Reading Room + Recess Cart · Salesforce Park (Financial District) · community · rating 6
tjpa.org · details
12:00 PM · Free First Friday · Santa Cruz MAH (Santa Cruz) · FREE First Friday. · community, art · rating 6
santacruzmah.org · details Have you ever walked into a room and felt like you don’t belong? Or maybe you’re just not sure you have anything in common with these people . Belonging Boosters ™ is a technological solution to instantly boost connection confidence. Meet inventors Marsa Greenspan and Abi Mustapha, and take this new wearable technology for a spin while you explore First Friday at the MAH. (Free Belonging Boosters ™ for attendees while supplies last)
12:00 PM · Holiday Train Rides · Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 6
beachboardwalk.com · details Holiday Train Rides November 27, - December 31, 2026 (dates vary) Celebrate the holiday season with a ride on a festive train! Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Train Santa Cruz Chanukah Train (One night only!) New Year's Train More Info
12:30 PM · Vinyasa Yoga · Salesforce Park (Financial District) · community · rating 6
tjpa.org · details
4:00 PM · Sanctuary Happy Hour Benefit · El Rio (Mission) · community · rating 6
tockify.com · details Join us for a Sanctuary Happy Hour Benefit for SFUSD Students!
Help SFUSD immigrant families and unaccompanied minors access lawyers to protect their rights.
Drink for a good cause - 30% of drink proceeds will be donated!
Friday, December 4th
4-7pm / Patio
Free / 21+
time TBA · Boardwalk Winter Wonderland · Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 6
beachboardwalk.com · details Boardwalk Winter Wonderland Select Dates: November 26, 2026 - January 3, 2027 12pm-7pm Your favorite beach destination is shining bright for the holidays! Enjoy festive decorations, enchanting light shows, thrilling rides, arcade games, photos with Santa, delicious holiday treats, and unforgettable seasonal fun. More Info
time TBA · Holiday Tree Walk · Roaring Camp Railroads (Felton) · community · rating 6
roaringcamp.com · details Get in the holiday spirit by bringing the family to ride the Redwood Forest Steam Train through the wintry redwoods to Bear Mountain. Sip hot cider while greeting Santa Claus. In town, enjoy winter themed activities.
time TBA · SoMa Mahal Kita · Yerba Buena Center (SOMA) · art, community · rating 6
ybca.org · details A message of love for the SoMa neighborhood and community, inspired by weaving practices in the Phillipines and the colors of the Filipino flag.
time TBA · Speak Easy: Let's Discuss Social Media · Exploratorium (Embarcadero) · community · rating 6
exploratorium.edu · details Should kids and young teens be allowed on social media? Discuss the pros and cons with someone else. How does the other side think? And how does bias shape your conversations?
time TBA · The Haunt · Yerba Buena Center (SOMA) · Tickets: $25 · art, community · rating 6
ybca.org · details The Haunt mixes Halloween tradition, B-movies aesthetics, and SF’s creative undead—for an event that’s part netherworld labyrinth and part laser-lit speakeasy, entirely crafted by human artists.
8:00 AM · Free Admission Day · Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History (Santa Cruz) · Free Admission · community · rating 5
santacruzmuseum.org · details Free Admission Day! Discover the wonders of nature at the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History with free entry for everyone. Explore fascinating exhibits, connect with local wildlife, and make it a day of learning and fun for all ages. PLAN YOUR VISIT OUR EXHIBITS
10:00 AM · The Great Dickens Christmas Fair · Cow Palace (Daly City) · festival, theater, community · rating 5
cowpalace.com · details The Great Dickens Christmas Fair is a one-of-a-kind immersive adventure into Victorian London ~ an elaborate holiday party with hundreds of costumed players performing and interacting with patrons in over 140,000 square feet of theatrically-lit music halls, pubs, dance floors, and festive shops!!
10:30 AM · Movie Discussion Group @ La Selva Beach · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · film, community · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Join us for lively conversations and thoughtful insights at our monthly movie discussion group.
11:00 AM · Discovery Zone Playgroup · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details A time for free play for children with a participating adult.
11:00 AM · Knitting @ Live Oak · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details We are knitting at Live Oak Library on Fridays.
11:30 AM · Preschool Story Time & Craft @ Aptos · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community, workshop · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Join us for great stories and a fun craft. Ages 4-6
1:00 PM · Encompass Outreach Worker Office Hours · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Connecting people to social services, county mental health and more.
3:30 PM · Lego Friday Fun · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Use your imagination and build anything you can dream! Lego and Duplo blocks will be available for children and youth to tinker with, build, explore, and creatively play! No registration necessary.
time TBA · After Dark Thursday Nights · Exploratorium (Embarcadero) · community, workshop · rating 0 · no longer listed exploratorium.edu · details No kids allowed—but you can still act like one.
time TBA · Daytime Members-Only Hours · Exploratorium (Embarcadero) · community · rating 0 · no longer listed exploratorium.edu · details All year long we set aside Sunday mornings for Daytime members—10:00 a.m. to noon is just for you.