Event Description:
There's nothing like joining in on the fun on Opening Night!
If this is anything like last year, early birds were treated to entertainment, hot chocolate and sweet swag!
We will explore the plaza area, enjoy opening night festivities and press conference before viewing the first light projection at 7pm on the Ferry Building. From there we will walk to the other locations.
According to their website:
Let's Glow SF, the nation's largest holiday projection arts festival, is making a triumphant return to San Francisco from December 4-13, 2026, for its sixth year.
Over ten winter nights, breathtaking animated projections will illuminate a collection of Downtown's architectural icons, transforming them into colossal, colorful canvases featuring works by acclaimed international artists. It's a free, family-friendly celebration of creativity, community, and the holiday spirit.
Hosted by the Downtown SF Partnership, Let's Glow SF has quickly become a cherished Bay Area tradition, drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors from across the world.
On December 4th, 2026, the first night of Let's Glow SF, the shows will run from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM at all 6 locations (more may be added):
- The Ferry Building - best viewed from Harry Bridges Plaza
- 101 California Street - inside 101 California Plaza
- Pacific Exchange @ 301 Pine Street
- Hobart Building - 582 Market Street
- Yerba Buena Lane @ Market Street
- Salesforce Tower
Helpful Link:
What you should know:
Bring CASH for HAPPY HOUR
Dress for evening weather. Bring a lightweight portable stool if possible. You'll be the envy of festival goers who are standing the whole time while we get to sit while watching the projection show. You will thank Marci later - it's a game changer!
Restrooms are located at the Ferry Building and the Hyatt Regency Hotel.
Feel free to join us and leave when you want. Until then, we will stay close together like boba or grass jelly (no one gets left behind).
Optional Pre-Activity (TBD)
Where to Meet:
At the plaza area, foot of Market Street where the towering Burning Man Lady statue used to be. If you are running late, please text the Event Manager for real-time location.
One Brick - San Francisco/East Bay:

One Brick is a 501(c)3 nonprofit volunteer organization that brings volunteers together to support other local nonprofit organizations. One Brick has adopted an innovative twist to the volunteer experience: we create a friendly and social atmosphere around volunteering. After each volunteer event - which typically lasts only 3 to 4 hours - we invite volunteers to gather at a local restaurant or cafe where they can get to know one another in a relaxed social setting. Through our volunteer projects, we provide nonprofits with the much-needed labor to carry out their visions. At the same time we foster an environment in which our volunteers can meet new people, both socially and professionally.

