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Ghirardelli Square Ice Cream & Holiday Lights
North Beach
About This Spot
Ghirardelli Square does a tree lighting ceremony in November and the whole area glows through the holidays. Get hot chocolate and a sundae, walk around the lights. Tourist-y? Sure. But kids don't care — they love it.
Parent Tips
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The tree lighting is usually the weekend before Thanksgiving. Free hot chocolate samples!
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