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NightLife: Santa Claude's Workshop
Buy ahead to skip the line and save on tickets. 21+.

Santa Claude is comin’ to town! Shop your heart away at our merry marketplace of gift-worthy treasures. Featuring over 45 local vendors, from San Francisco Bazaar, Sunset Mercantile, and more!
Music

Sounds by Jay Midnight (Run the Record)
Check out Jay Midnight's exclusive NightLife playlist on the NightLife Spotify page

Open while supplies last:
- BayCrafted
- Blue Seal Pottery
- The Chaga Company
- CocoTutti Chocolates
- Corbrae Smith
- Dream in Crystals
- Helvella Art
- Jakemakes
- Jamie Diy Art
- Jennifer Clifford
- Kristina Micotti
- Lemonade51o
- Mahal Scent
- Makenna Kwik
- Malisa Suchanya
- Mama Moon Botanicals
- Monique’s Ceramics Boutique
- MorninGloria’s
- Munespice
- The Odd Draw
- Offshore Sounds
- Pretty Fun Designs
- Raul D’Mauries
- Shelbe Shop
- Soap Cauldron
- Tiny Right Brain Designs
- Zeba

Open while supplies last:
- Brigadeiro Sprinkles
- By The Beach Boutique
- CMG Woodwork
- CuAgMire Jewelry
- Ear to Ear Vintage
- Free Flow Botanicals
- Ginkgo Zee
- Gnome Bath and Body
- Handmade by Pmaccay
- HeartSFound
- Indigenous Luxury
- June or July
- Kismet Microcosm
- Kumalma
- Mama Laine’s Sweets
- Menmin Made
- Meridrop
- Pufferfish Press
- Rachel Diaz-Bastin
- Sam’s Gourmet Jams
- San Franpsycho
- Tide and Tied

Chef Rob’s Santa Claude Dinner Menu
- Holiday Ham Pizza
- Holiday Leftovers Sandwich
- Holiday Roast Beef
- Salmon En Croute
Mixmaster Jerremi Clark’s Santa Claude Cocktail Menu
- Milk & Cookies (Smores Espresso Martini)
- Vodka, Coffee Liqueur, Chocolate Liqueur, cold brew, simple syrup, Graham cracker
- Garnish: Torched Marshmallow
- Naughty Or Spice
- Bourbon, Spiced Apple Syrup, Lemon, Apple Cider, Soda Water
- Garnish: Sliced Apple, Thyme, Cinnamon
- Rockin Around
- Tequila, Lime, Triple Sec, Agave, Cranberry, Orange, Pinch of Salt
- Garnish: Cranberries, Rosemary
- The Grinch
- Captain Morgan, Melon Liqueur, Lime, Pineapple, mango syrup, soda water

- NightLife guests are no longer required to provide proof of full vaccination or a recent negative test. We still strongly encourage all guests to stay up-to-date on their vaccinations, and to mask up indoors. As always, if you’re feeling under the weather, please NightLife another time. View health and safety information here.
- Last entry into the rainforest exhibit is 7:30 pm — our animals need their sleep.
- Morrison Planetarium is now open at NightLife with 4 showtimes. To maximize staff and guest safety, planetarium passes are required and capacity is limited. Passes are available online in advance for an additional $5 while supplies last to reserve a seat at a 6:30, 7:30, 8:30, or 9:30 pm planetarium show. Please see our FAQs for more details. (Please note: A limited number of standby seats will be available for all showtimes as space allows on a first-come, first-served basis. Food and drink are not permitted inside the planetarium.)
- Beverages are available at various bars throughout the building, but food must be enjoyed outdoors or in the Academy Café only.
- NightLife is for adults 21+ only. Valid, physical photo ID required.
- Still have Qs? See our FAQs here.
Planetarium Shows
Where did the building blocks of life come from? Journey across space & time to explore how elements are made.
Join our planetarium presenter to explore the night sky above our planet's chilly poles.
Upcoming events
Santa Claude is comin’ to town! Shop your heart away at our merry marketplace of gift-worthy treasures.
See what’s revealed once the sun goes down and explore the nocturnal side of the Academy.