NightLife: Santa Claude's Workshop

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NightLife: Santa Claude's Workshop
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Santa Claude is comin’ to town! Whether you’re hunting for the perfect gift for loved ones or just want to treat yourself, sip on a cocktail and shop your heart away at our merry marketplace. Support small businesses and find one-of-a-kind treasures from a diverse selection of local vendors curated in collaboration with the NightLife team and SF Bazaar.

Music

Sounds by RIETA in the snow - Piazza
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Sounds provided by RIETA

Check out RIETA's exclusive NightLife holiday playlist on the NightLife Spotify page

NightLife rules, regs, and reminders
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NightLife is for adults 21+ only. Valid, physical photo ID required.

Last entry into Osher Rainforest is 7:30 pm — our animals need their sleep.

Morrison Planetarium passes are available online in advance for $5 each while supplies last. Showtimes are 6:30, 7:30, 8:30, and 9:30 pm. A limited number of standby seats will be available for all showtimes as space allows on a first-come, first-served basis.

Gems and Minerals Unearthed opens to the public at 8:30 pm. It is reserved for NightLife Plus guests from 6 - 8:30 pm.

Food and drink are not permitted in Osher Rainforest, Morrison Planetarium, or the Swamp.

Help everyone stay healthy: It's not required, but we encourage all guests to stay up-to-date on their vaccinations and to mask up indoors. If you’re feeling sick or have been in close contact with someone who has recently tested positive for COVID-19 or another respiratory virus, please visit another time. View our health and safety page.

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Code of Conduct

Planetarium Shows

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Polar Night Sky (Live Show)
6:30 pm, 7:30 pm

Join our planetarium presenter to explore the night sky above our planet's chilly poles.

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Spark: The Universe in Us
8:30 pm, 9:30 pm

Where did the building blocks of life come from? Journey across space & time to explore how elements are made.

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