FreeGhirardelli Square Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration
Fri, Nov 274:00 PM – 7:00 PM · Friday, November 27, 2026 (day after Thanksgiving); festivities run 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM; ceremonial tree lighting at 5:30 PM
Ghirardelli Square900 North Point St, San Francisco, CA 94109 · 2.1 mi approx. from San FranciscoDirections
All ages; stroller-accessible plaza elevators; kids craft tables and Santa photo area
FreeFree family admission; complimentary chocolate samples; ice cream sundaes available for purchase
About this adventure
Gather in San Francisco's historic chocolate factory plaza on the Friday after Thanksgiving for the 62nd annual Ghirardelli Square Holiday Lighting Celebration! The evening features the ceremonial lighting of the square's majestic 50-foot Christmas tree, with festive garland cascading across the multi-level red-brick courtyards and illuminated Ghirardelli rooftop sign overlooking Aquatic Park. Children will love appearances by Santa Claus for holiday photos, cheerful Victorian carolers, children's puppet theater shows, and hands-on holiday craft stations. Families receive complimentary Ghirardelli chocolate squares upon arrival, and can warm up inside the flagship Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop with famous hot fudge sundaes and thick hot cocoa. Outdoor plaza elevators provide full stroller accessibility.
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