PIER 39’s Dazzling 60′ Tree Xmas Eve Lighting Show

PIER 39’s Dazzling 60′ Tree Lighting Show (Dec. 5 – Jan 11, 2026) PIER 39 The Holidays are HapPIER at PIER 39! Get into the spirit of the Season at PIER 39 while shopping, dining and strolling The PIER. An awe-inspiring Christmas tree has welcomed millions of visitors at the Entrance Plaza of PIER 39 every holiday season since 1983 (except 2020), becoming a not-to-be-missed San Francisco holiday tradition. Come enjoy Pier 39’s 60′ live Christmas Tree that “comes to life” and performs nightly every half hour from 5-10pm, December 5, 2025 through January 11, 2026. PIER FOR THE TREE LIGHTING December 4, 2025 Kick off the holiday season with us on Thursday, December 4th, from 5 – 9pm and witness PIER 39’s 60-foot live Christmas Tree “come to life” with its first performance of the year at 6pm! Enjoy roaming entertainment, Christmas carolers, games throughout The PIER, a special visit from Santa Claus, and live music from The Death & Taxes Swing Band doing a rockin’ set with all your favorite holiday songs. And the best way to watch the tree perform? With a to-go beer, wine, or cocktails! Snag your drink of choice from any of our participating restaurants and take your drink onto The PIER. PIER FOR THE HOLIDAYS December 5, 2025 – January 11, 2026 The Holiday season comes alive at PIER 39 beginning mid-November with twinkling lights, decorations throughout The PIER, holiday photo opportunities and a majestic 60’ Live Christmas Tree in Entrance Plaza. From December 5th – January 11th, the tree will “come to life” and perform every half hour from 5-10pm. Synchronized to holiday music, the tree becomes a kaleidoscope of swirling color, adorned with thousands of specialty lights and ornaments. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Brandon Koehne – SF Bay Area? (@brandoninthebay) One-Hour Free Parking Validation (Dining Discount) Visitors who dine at participating full-service restaurants at PIER 39 can receive one hour of free validated parking in the PIER 39 Garage. Participating restaurants include: – Amici’s East Coast Pizzeria – Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. – Crab House – Eagle Cafe – Fire & Ice – Fog Harbor Fish House – Hard Rock Cafe – Luau Lounge Tiki Bar – Pier Market Seafood Restaurant – Players Sports Grill & Arcade – Swiss Louis Italian & Seafood Restaurant – Taco Cantina – Wipeout Bar & Grill Please make sure your server is aware before receiving your bill. Public Transportation If you’re already in San Francisco, hop on MUNI’s historic F-Line trolley cars or the 8-Bayshore, 30-Stockton, 39-Coit, 47-Van Ness (temporarily suspended) or 49-Van Ness/Mission buses. San Francisco’s famous cable cars drop off just a few short blocks from The PIER. Visit 511.org or call 888.500.INFO or 511 on your mobile phone. For Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) information, visit bart.gov or call 888.500.INFO or 511 on your mobile phone. Travel by train and use the Capitol Corridor’s dedicated bus service from Emeryville into San Francisco. Visit www.capitolcorridor.org to plan your trip. Travel with Blue & Gold Fleet on San Francisco Bay Ferry to/from: Alameda/Oakland, Vallejo, Sausalito, Harbor Bay, Richmond, South San Francisco, Oracle Park and Chase Center. Visit blueandgoldfleet.com . Upcoming PIER 39’s Dazzling 60′ Tree Lighting Show (Dec. 5 – Jan 11, 2026) Events Thu 12/4 2025 Pier 39’s 60′ Tree Lighting Celebration: Santa, Music & More Fri 12/5 PIER 39’s Dazzling 60′ Tree Lighting Show (Dec. 5 – Jan 11, 2026) Wed 12/24 PIER 39’s Dazzling 60′ Tree Xmas Eve Lighting Show Thu 12/25 PIER 39’s Dazzling 60′ Tree Christmas Lighting Show Wed 12/31 PIER 39’s Dazzling 60′ Tree New Year’s Eve Lighting Show Thu 1/1 PIER 39’s Dazzling 60′ Tree Lighting Show (New Year’s Day) Sun 1/11 PIER 39’s Dazzling 60′ Tree Lighting Show (Final Night) Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur. Report Error in Post Cost: FREE *Top Pick* Christmas Holiday Shopping In Person Kids & Families Sponsored Tree + Holiday Lightings Venue : Pier 39 Address : Pier 39, The Embarcadero, San Francisco CA Other Events on This Day Wednesday, December 24, 2025 9:00 am Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park) FREE* *Free from 9-10am on Monday, Wednesday and Friday; otherwise non-resident admission is $12 - $16 depending on the season. San Francisco residents are always free with valid ID 10:00 am 2025 Xmas Eve “IlluminOdyssey” Interactive Light Experience $27.95* *$27.95 Adults; $23.95 Children, Students & Seniors 10:00 am Union Square’s Xmas Eve “Winter Walk” 2025 (Final Day) FREE 11:00 am Free Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA) FREE 12:00 pm 2025 Macy’s Holiday Windows: SF’s Cutest Puppies & Kittens | Nov. 21 – Dec. 31 FREE 5:00 pm SF’s 2025 Macy’s Union Square Great Christmas Tree Dazzles FREE 6:00 pm “Wiener Wednesday” Free Hot Dog Night at Rye (SF) FREE* *Every Wednesday, Free Hot Dogs with every Hornitos Cocktail purchase All Day SF’s Holiday Ice Skating Session at Union Square (Christmas Eve) $22 7:00 pm Black Hammer’s Free “Hopped Up” Trivia Night (Every Wednesday) FREE 8:00 pm $2 Taco Night + Happy Hour Comedy at Skylark (SF) FREE* *RSVP Required. 2 drink minimum. 21+ < Tuesday, December 23 Thursday, December 25 >