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Illuminate SF


  • Marin County, 94941 (map)

San Francisco shines brightest during the holiday season when Illuminate SF’s Festival of Light covers the city in epic, outdoor installations of brilliant light art. From Thanksgiving through January, more than 60 site-specific artworks by acclaimed creators from all over the world will be on display across San Francisco’s many neighborhoods. Some are permanent fixtures that have become familiar icons of the city. Others are fleeting, one-time-only creations that dazzle visitors with their complexity. Best of all, most of these artworks are free to experience; and with San Francisco’s typically clear and mild winter weather, you can visit a number of installations in a single evening. Explore what’s on display this year and plan your next visit to experience Illuminate SF’s Festival of Light!"

Earlier Event: December 4
San Anselmo Annual Tree Lighting
Later Event: November 11
Downtown Redwood City Tree Lighting