NightLife is a weekly event where visitors ages 21 and older can enjoy music, science, entertainment, and cocktails while experiencing the Academy’s world-class exhibits with friends. Each weekly installment features something new and different. San Francisco Bazaar LLC will be curating handmade vendors at this holiday alongside other museum programming. Join us for a night of indie goods and more at our NightLife Holiday Bazaar!

This year we’re also helping to curate an ALL AGES event called Welcome Winter Night. Slide into the winter season with the Academy’s evening event for science fans of all ages! See what our animals get up to after hours and enjoy special themed activities like live reindeer viewing, cookie decorating, magic shows, face painting, special crafts, and more. Whether you’re a curious child or adult, our holiday event promises to inspire and create cherished memories for all.

TWO EVENTS TO APPLY FOR THIS SEASON

Santa Claude’s Workshop at Nightlife
Thursday December 4th 2025
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM (AGES 21+)

Welcome Winter Night
Thursday November 22nd 2025
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM (ALL AGES)

California Academy of Sciences
55 Music Concourse Drive
Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA 94118

SHOW INFORMATION
– There is a $5 application fee, this is a fee to review your application, it does not guarantee acceptance.
– NightLife is a AGES 21+ & Welcome Winter Night is ALL AGES.
– Due to the nature of this, we are restricted to approximately a 1.5 hour set up time.
– We encourage vendors to bring your own lighting. Because this event is at night, the available lighting is not always sufficient for small pieces like jewelry and artwork to be seen at their best. Electricity is FREE, but you must bring your own lights and extension cords.
– No refunds are given after payment is submitted.
– Number of vendors to be selected for each show: 25
-Show hours: 6 PM – 10 PM with Show Set Up hours: 4:30 – 6 PM
– Customer attendance: Approx. 1500-2000
– Booth Fee: $90.00 USD for Nightlife and FREE for Welcome Winter Night, includes:
> Approx. 8′ long x 5′ ft deep space on the museum grounds
> One 6 ft table and two chairs
> Electricity and Wireless Internet Access as supplied by venue
> Listing on our SF Bazaar Gallery
> 2 passes for vendors & 2 pairs of passes for guests (Value $120)

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Tips For Our Application Process
> If you have an account, please log in using your credentials inside the pink box. If you are new to our show, please register by creating username, password, and providing email in the fields below the pink box.
> Make sure to check the ” I Agree” box for our Policy and Agreements or the app will not submit
> Once submitted you will get a message of confirmation before being redirected to pay the $5 Application Fee, please wait for that page to load. Thank you! 

Applications are Closed – Thank you!