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California State Railway Museum - various times Pick
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Golden Gate Park - 9:00 AM
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Stonestown Galleria - 9:30 AM
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Union Square - 10:00 AM
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The Tech Interactive - 10:00 AM
The Tech Interactive - 10:00 AM
Swing into Stories in San Francisco
Various Parks - 9:30 AM
Various Parks - 9:30 AM
Activate at Stonestown Galleria
Stonestown Galleria - 9:30 AM
Stonestown Galleria - 9:30 AM
The Polar Express Train Ride at California State Railroad Museum
California State Railway Museum - various times Pick
California State Railway Museum - various times Pick
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Fairy Winterland
Sat Dec 13, 2025 - Sun Dec 28, 2025
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Repeating every week — Sundays, and Saturdays through December 28, 2025.
12:00pm to 7:00pm PT
Age: 2-8
Price: Adult $23.32; Child $21.20
Location:
Children's Fairyland
December sparkles at Children's Fairyland for the return of Fairy Winterland, a tradition for over 20 years.
See twinkling lights, Santa Claus leading the Festival of Lights Parade, special performances including tap dancing penguins and trees, a wishing wall, complimentary hot chocolate or cider, and more
Don't forget to drop your letter to Santa in the special mailbox.
Last weekend is "Thank you, Santa" Nights, for the days following Christmas before his trip back to the North Pole.
** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.
