December 16th—here's where I'm taking my kids this week

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HI everyone! If you haven’t the cheer yet, never fear there is still plenty of holiday 

X Aubrey

📍 Union Square — Stockton St. Between Post & O’Farrell St., San Francisco, CA 94108
Winter Walk – Union Square
Tuesday 12/16 — Monday 12/22 Free holiday pedestrian festival with lights, festive market stalls, food trucks & family-friendly holiday atmosphere. 

📍 221 Fourth St, San Francisco, CA 94103
Reindeer Games – Children’s Creativity Museum
Wednesday — Thursday 12/17 - 12/18 A festive family circus combining interactive games, jaw-dropping acrobatics, and a heart-warming story about inclusion, collaboration & the joy of play (7pm)
*Tickets required; ideal for families and kids who love movement, music, and spectacle.

📍 San Francisco Botanical Garden — 1199 9th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
Lightscape – Immersive Holiday Light Trail
Thursday 12/18 Wander a one-mile illuminated garden path featuring over one million lights, glowing sculptures, tunnels of color, festive music, and hot chocolate along the way (5pm – 8:15pm, timed entry)
*Tickets required; free for ages 4 & under, stroller-friendly paths, perfect for an evening family outing. 

📍 950 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA 94108
Fairmont Holiday Rooftop Faire – Fairmont San Francisco
Friday – Sunday Dec 12/19 - 12/21 A brand-new open-air holiday market with European village vibes, twinkle lights, festive music & sweeping city views (12 – 5pm daily)
*Free to attend; stroller-friendly gardens, parking available at the hotel or nearby Nob Hill lots.

📍 Union Square — 333 Post St., San Francisco, CA 94108
Help Decorate SF’s Rose Parade Float
 Friday 12/19 – Sunday 12/21 Join in adding flowers & art to SF’s 2026 Rose Parade float as part of Winter Walk. (11am - 9pm)

📍 Miner Auditorium (SFJAZZ Center) — 201 Franklin St, San Francisco, CA 94102
Charlie Brown Holiday – Family Matinee at SFJAZZ
Saturday 12/20 A beloved holiday tradition featuring pianist Adam Shulman Trio performing Vince Guaraldi’s iconic A Charlie Brown Christmas soundtrack, joined by the San Francisco Girls Chorus (11am)
*Family matinee; live & streaming.

*These aren’t ALL the family-friendly events happening this week in and around SF, just the best (IMO). We keep it short and curated—follow on IG + TT for more!

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See you next week!