Now that Thanksgiving is over, Christmas is almost here! There’s something magical about twinkling bulbs lighting up the city, and the Bay Area offers up some of the best light shows you can see. Whether you want to stay in your own neighborhood or check out some iconic sights, there’s no shortage of light shows to choose from in December 2023.
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Let’s Glow SF
Want to see the biggest light projection show in the country? Then you can’t miss Let’s Glow SF 2023, which runs December 1-10th. Themed drinks and treats from local vendors are available for purchase, but this show is free to attend.
Fantasy of Lights 2023
Walk or drive through the Fantasy of Lights at Santa Clara Parks. Pre-paid admission is required, but you can check out over 50 lights displays during the 25th anniversary of the show.
Fairmont Gingerbread House
Who wouldn’t want to live inside a giant gingerbread house? Now you can visit a scaled-up real gingerbread house decorated with lights and candy. This life-sized attraction is here until January 1.
Happier Holidays at Pier 39
Check out lights along the waterfront at Pier 39’s nightly Christmas tree lighting ceremony. Watch as the 60-foot live tree comes to life every 30 minutes while you take in everything the pier has to offer. You can head to Pier 39 from now until January 7th, 2024.
Holidays at Filoli
See this historic house in a different light- literally! Holidays at Filoli offers a winter garden tour full of light sculptures and includes photos with Santa and other holiday fun.
Winter Wander-land at Union Square
For a mix of the old and the new, visit Union Square for their full-on holiday celebration. Lights, life-sized ornaments, and much more await at the iconic Union Square. Kids and adults alike will love the 83-foot tree decorated with over 43,000 lights!
Which lights shows will you be attending? If you need a new ride to visit one, you can find the perfect vehicle for you and your family at Carnamic!
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