SAVE THE DATE FOR
Tuesday, December 8, 2026
San Francisco, California
Holiday Heroes is full of surprises – prepare to be delighted!
Celebrate this season of giving with an event that brings the joy of the holidays to you, your family, and to hundreds of other Bay Area children and their families who need a little help to make this season magical.
Highlights from our 2025 event.
VIP RECEPTION
ON THE FIELD* | 4:30pm – 6:00pm
S’mores · Caviar & Cocktails
MAIN RECEPTION
ON THE FIELD* | 5:30–8:30pm
Celebrity Guests · Holiday Crafts · Cookie Decorating
*Weather permitting
Holiday Heroes is an inclusive environment where children and families from every background enjoy once-in-a-lifetime moments together. Our event seeks to inspire, motivate, and delight.
One-third of our attendees are sponsored families. For some, this will be their only celebration this holiday season, and the gifts they receive at our event will be the only ones.
2025 Special Guests Included*
We are excited to announce
Special Guest
Christian McCaffrey
San Francisco 49ers
We are excited to announce
Special Guest
Ricky Pearsall
San Francisco 49ers
We are excited to announce
Special Guest
Nick Bosa
San Francisco 49ers
We are excited to announce
Legacy Award Recipient
Patrick Willis
San Francisco 49ers Alumnus and 2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame Inductee
Special Guest
Hunter and Alexis Pence
San Francisco Giants and Founders of Healthy Planet Project
Event Host
Kristen Sze
Special Guest
Kathy Fang
Celebrity Chef and Entrepreneur
2025 Ballpark Magic includeD:
- VR Glasses, Vision Screening & More by Zenni
- Carnival Ride by Ashley Morgan Designs
- NEW! Adults-Only
- Holiday Festivities Eggnog by Clover Sonoma & Sausolito Liquor
- Hot Cocoa by TCHO Chocolate & Clover Sonoma
- Toe Shoe Decorating by San Francisco Ballet
- Water Bottle Decorating by Clover Sonoma
- Swirl Works Sensory Bar
- DesignX Activity Station
- Dryvebox Mobile Golf Simulator
- Airbrushed Trucker Hats by The People’s Painter
- Face Painting & Glitter Tattoos by Sandra and Friends
- Take a Swing in the Batting Cages
- Throw a Pitch in the Bullpen
- Teddy Bear Stuffing
- Candy Bar
- Glow Bar
- San Jose Earthquakes Street Soccer
- 49ers on the Field Fun
- Team Trophies
- Photo Ops with Celebrity Heroes & Team Mascots
- Ballpark Food & Beverages
- Holiday Magic & Surprises
2025 EVENT CO-CHAIRS
Kristina & John Bickford
Tanya & John Marston
HONORARY CHAIRS
Ashley & Morgan Berman
Michelle & Jody Harris
Michelle Gilman Jasen & Rich Jasen
Emilie & Andy Lynch
Lindsay & Wyatt Millar
Elizabeth Johnson & Ed Conlon
Team Support from:
San Francisco Giants
San Francisco 49ers
Bay FC + Bay FC Street Team
Golden State Warriors
San Jose Earthquakes
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Our Impact
1,500+ attendees enjoyed our live event at the ballpark—including prominent community members, families, business leaders and athletes. In addition, more than 500 underserved children and their families are able to enjoy this delightful holiday experience annually.
100s of thousands Underserved children supported through our beneficiaries
6,000+ Underserved children attending Holiday Heroes
$10 million Donated to our beneficiaries, and into the community
600 Athletes & celebrities donating their time over the years
A partial list of beneficiaries:
Boys and Girls Club of San Francisco
Edgewood Center for Children and Families
Family House
Junior Giants
Play Marin
Raphael House
Safe and Sound
UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital
We believe all kids deserve a chance to just be kids. We encourage youth to laugh hard, grow tall, and dream big through access to sports, after school programs, health care services, and exceptional experiences.
Our goal is to send 500 UNDERSERVED KIDS to Holiday Heroes to raise spirits, while we raise funds!
Holiday Heroes is a long standing smile-filled and magical experience for children and adults.
This year, we’re bringing holiday joy to Oracle Park to raise critically-needed funds for children and their families who are in crisis.
*Appearances subject to change.
*Scheduled appearances our subject to change. We cannot guarantee the appearance of any athlete, costumed character, or mascot.