# Santa Lights the Square: Christmas Tree Lighting at Ghirardelli Square

> Event for families in the San Francisco–Oakland–Fremont area (CA). Times are Pacific Time.

- When: Fri, Nov 27 · 4:45 PM
- Where: Ghirardelli Square, 900 North Point St, San Francisco, CA 94109
- Ages: All ages
- Price: Check official pricing
- Organizer: Ghirardelli Square
- Official page: https://www.ghirardellisq.com/ongoing-events/2026/10/28/santa-lights-the-square
- Last checked: Fri, Oct 30

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## About

The day after Thanksgiving, Santa and his elf light Ghirardelli Square's 46-foot Christmas tree with a performance by the San Francisco Boys Chorus, then lead a sing-along with Santa visits, letters to Santa and candy giveaways.

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