--- title: Magic of the Holidays in Union Square description: Union Square San Francisco celebrates the holiday season with several public events image: https://info.personalityhotels.com/hs-fs/hub/132862/file-390012227.jpg --- [![Engage Official Logo](https://info.personalityhotels.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Engage%20Official%20Logo.png?width=220&name=Engage%20Official%20Logo.png)](https://engagehospitality.com/)   ![PH BLOG BANNER](https://info.personalityhotels.com/hs-fs/hub/132862/file-32411372.jpeg?width=1056&height=100&name=file-32411372.jpeg) ## [Magic of the Holidays in Union Square](https://info.personalityhotels.com/blog/bid/190618/Magic-of-the-Holidays-in-Union-Square) Posted by [Megan Brandt](https://info.personalityhotels.com/blog/author/megan-brandt) on Thu, Nov 21, 2013 @ 11:29 AM Find me on: [Twitter ](https://www.twitter.com/megbrandt) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) We absolutely love Union Square during the holiday season! Besides endless shopping, it offers all kinds of festive activities that the whole family will love. Below are some highlights that we definitely won't miss! See you there...  ![Xmas Collage](https://info.personalityhotels.com/hs-fs/hub/132862/file-390012227.jpg) **1. Nutcracker Under the Dome - November 21st - December 31st, Westfield Centre** Westfield’s iconic Dome will come to life each night with a brand-new, 3-D light show that will showcase performance footage of San Francisco Ballet dancers in an innovative new format. Inspired by the real-life ballet performance, Nutcracker Under the Dome provides a magical holiday experience for shoppers and visitors of all ages. ##### The free 6-minute light spectacular runs nightly every half hour from 5:00pm until the Centre’s closing on Level 4/Dome Level. **2. Holiday Tree Lighting -**  **Friday, November 29th at 6pm, Union Square Park** Enjoy live music performances starring Judith Hill from NBC's The Voice, the talented San Francisco Boys' Choir, the renowned Glide Ensemble, UC Berkeley's premier acapella group, Artists in Resonance, Make-A-Wish Ambassador Shelby Miguel and the man of the hour, Santa Claus! ![USQ treelighting](https://info.personalityhotels.com/hs-fs/hub/132862/file-389279461.jpg?width=600&height=398&name=file-389279461.jpg)**Don't forget to enjoy the [Union Square Ice Rink](http://unionsquareicerink.com/)!** **3. Holiday Window Unveiling - Friday, November 29th at 6pm** Visit the amazing holiday windows at Macy's, featuring adorable and adoptable animals from the San Francisco SPCA. Voted as "one of the 10 best places to press your nose" by USA TODAY, this 27-year-old even is one of the most beloved traditions of the season. **4. Santaland - November 29th - December 24th, Holiday Lane, 7th Floor** Old Saint Nick is stopping by our favorite Macy's. It's the perfect opportunity to share everything on your holiday wish list and have your photo taken with Santa. But, he's only there for a limited time, so catch him while you can! Also, be sure to receive a free treat from Ghirardelli Chocolate after your visit. Tags: [#SF #sanfrancisco #sanfran](https://info.personalityhotels.com/blog/topic/sf-sanfrancisco-sanfran), [Union Square](https://info.personalityhotels.com/blog/topic/union-square), [Holidays](https://info.personalityhotels.com/blog/topic/holidays), [traveling with kids](https://info.personalityhotels.com/blog/topic/traveling-with-kids), [What to do](https://info.personalityhotels.com/blog/topic/what-to-do) ### Follow us on Instagram Check us out on Instagram to see awesome pictures taken by our employees and guests. @personalityhotels #personalityhotels ### In the Press Hotel Unions Square's DUGOUT SUITE is featured in this months 805 Living Magazine [![DugoutSuitePress resized 201](https://info.personalityhotels.com/hs-fs/hub/132862/file-203911484.jpg)](https://info.personalityhotels.com/hs-fs/hub/132862/file-203911729.pdf) 7x7 Magazine names Flamingo Resort & Spa one of the best places to *recline* in Sonoma! [![FlamingoPress resized 201](https://info.personalityhotels.com/hs-fs/hub/132862/file-203913196.jpg)](https://info.personalityhotels.com/hs-fs/hub/132862/file-203911964.pdf)   ### Latest Posts ### RECEIVE COOL STUFF ### Follow Us