Exciting Local Half Moon Bay Happenings

This year, get in the holiday spirit with Half Moon Bay! Main Street shops will be open late and there will be beautiful lights adorning the trees and shop windows to light your way to a happy holiday. 

Date: November 28, 2025 - December 26, 2025

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Put on your most outrageous ugly holiday sweater and head downtown for the Ugly Sweater Party! This family-friendly event features dancing, delicious food, and refreshments for all. A panel of sweater experts will award prizes for the most delightfully dreadful outfits—don’t miss the fun!

Date: December 12, 2025

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Join us for the Lighted Boat Festival at Pillar Point Harbor and enjoy a variety of food trucks, kids’ crafts, and live performances by local bands. The evening will culminate with a spectacular lighted drone show for the grand finale. Don’t miss this festive community event that brings together the magic of the holiday season by the sea!

Time: 04:00pm - 08:00pm
Date: December 13, 2025

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Gather the family and head to Jupiter & Main in the Cunha’s Country Store parking lot for an outdoor screening of Elf, the beloved holiday classic starring Will Ferrell. Bundle up, bring your blankets, and enjoy this festive outdoor movie experience. Don’t miss the fun “Buddy’s Breakfast Spaghetti” eating contest, with a prize for those who tackle the sugary dish!

Date: December 19, 2025

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On the 1st Thursday of every month, Make It Main Street presents surprising and entertaining experiences on five blocks of Main Street, and throughout Downtown Half Moon Bay. From 3PM - 7PM, residents and visitors are invited to discover a Makers Marketplace, take in an independently made film, catch an artist demonstration, and listen in as Musicians, Poets, Writers & Storytellers perform among the eclectic array of Shops, Bookstores, Nurseries, Restaurants, Wine Bars, Cafes and Galleries that grace 5 blocks of Half Moon Bay’s historic Main Street.

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Experience local art and culture at Half Moon Bay's First Fridays: Art on Main. Held on the first Friday of each month in downtown Half Moon Bay, this event showcases local artists, galleries, and businesses. Enjoy live music, refreshments, and community vibes as you explore Main Street.

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Jazz Friday at Harpo's Cafe Society is an exciting event that brings together music lovers and jazz enthusiasts for a night of great entertainment. Taking place every Friday, the event features talented jazz musicians who deliver stunning performances. Enjoy great coffee and deliciously fresh, food made with local ingredients, Jazz Friday promises a night to remember for all who attend.

Date: Every friday from 03/01 Time: 06:00pm - 08:30pm

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Get ready to indulge in a vibrant celebration of fresh, local flavors at the Coastside Farmers Market. This weekly gathering brings together the finest Coastside farmers, ranchers, fishermen, and culinary artisans to showcase their exceptional, hand-crafted goods.

Date: Every saturday from 04/05 until 12/27 Time: 09:00am - 01:00pm

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Stop by the M Stark Gallery for a sip of sparkling wine while you peruse their latest exhibition. M Stark Gallery is the only commercial art gallery on the Coastside, featuring Bay Area artists whose work evokes the spirit of the West Coast and is in dialogue with contemporary fine art movements. Just mention "The SF Peninsula" when you visit for a complimentary bevvy.

Date: Every sunday, saturday Time: 12:00pm - 05:00pm

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Join Sea Hugger every fourth Saturday of the month for a beach cleanup at Dunes Beach. Sea Hugger is a nonprofit organization focused on protecting and healing the marine environment from plastic pollution through action and education to drive systemic change that addresses the root cause of the issue. 

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