Book Fair
Saturday, December 7
9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Stanwood Great Hall
Visit the Book Fair to purchase gifts for loved ones (and yourself!). Choose from a curated selection of top children’s and adult books published in 2019. Personal wish lists created by your daughter(s) will help you identify books of interest. If you purchase a book for a favorite teacher or staff member, you may personalize it with a Book Plate and we’ll hand deliver it on your behalf. As always, 20 percent of book sales go to Hamlin. We encourage parents to "BYOB" (bring your own bag) this year to carry home your Book Fair finds. Complimentary paper bags will also be available.
And don't forget about Book Buzz on Friday, December 6 from 8:30-9:30 a.m.! Registers stay open for Book Fair pre-sale until noon! Hear about the best books of the season for both children and adults from a knowledgeable Books Inc. staff member from 8:30-9:30 a.m., and preview your daughter's - as well as her teacher's - Book Fair wishlist. Join us and check some holiday gifts off your list before the Winterfest rush! Registers will stay open until noon.
Each year, Hamlin partners with Hamilton Families to provide food, gifts, and services to local homeless families. Consider donating a book or two to Hamilton Families to brighten this holiday season for a child in need. More information on donating books will be available at Book Fair.
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Food Truck Alley
Saturday, December 7
11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
West Parking Lot
Enjoy tasty treats from the Grilled Cheez Guy, Let's Be Frank, and Taco San Buena.
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Inflatables
Saturday, December 7
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Upper Lair
Fun bouncy inflatables for kids of all ages!
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Gingerbread
Saturday, December 7
Gym (3rd Floor of Lower School building)
(Pre-registration required. Registration opens on Tuesday, November 5 at noon. Please note that Gingerbread Workshop spots fill up extremely fast - sometimes within minutes - so we recommend registering immediately for your time slot of choice.)
Workshops: 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m.
Spend an hour with your little candy artist designing and decorating a spectacularly crafted gingerbread house. A fun-filled, delectable crafting activity for the whole family and a must-do Winterfest experience!
$65 per gingerbread house, $8 per pair of cookies
To-Go Kits
Don’t have time to do a workshop? To-Go Kits are perfect for creating an edible holiday treat at home and are ideal for parties, corporate giving, or as a unique gift for that person in your life who deserves a little more during the holidays. We deliver within SF for orders of 5 houses or more.
Each year, Hamlin partners with Hamilton Families to provide food, gifts, and services to local homeless families. Consider donating a gingerbread house to Hamilton Families to brighten this holiday season for a family in need (donation option will be available on our registration page starting November 5 at noon).
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Leona's Bake Shoppe
Saturday, December 7
9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Lower Lair
Enjoy a sweet treat, savory bite, or cup of joe at our always-scrumptious bake sale! Look for the tent on the Lower Lair. All donations of baked goods welcome - sign-ups coming soon. While we will no longer offer Upper Crust pie pre-sales, we will have a limited number available for sale at the bake sale on the day of on a first come first, serve basis
Each year, Hamlin partners with Hamilton Families to provide food, gifts, and services to local homeless families. Consider donating a pie or two to Hamilton Families to brighten this holiday season for a family in need (donation option will be available on our registration page starting November 5 at noon).
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Lower School Lounge
Saturday, December 7
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
ST101 (Hub Homework Room) + Bike Rack area outside of the EDR
Join other Lower School girls and boys for a dance party and fun activities in our Lower School Lounge! Activities will include holiday crafts and a photo booth in the Hub Homework Room (ST101), and hair tinsel/feathers and glitter tattoos in the bike rack area outside of the EDR.
No advance registration required. Parents can join in the fun or drop kids off!
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Marketplace
Saturday, December 7
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
EDR & WDR
Stroll the Hamlin Marketplace brimming with local vendors offering unique and fabulous wares – from clothing to jewelry to home goods. Take care of everyone on your holiday gift list in the span of a day and relax for the rest of the season! 25 percent of all sales go to Hamlin.
Current vendors include: Atelier Prelude -
BusyBees/ Miss B/ Mer St. Barth -
Clare V
- Dandelion Chocolate
- Dilara Saatci Jewelry
- Dodo Banana Pajamas
- EarHangs & Thangs (Hamlin faculty/staff artists!)
- Found by Maja
- Frances Austen
- Geese and Ganders
- Hamlin School Store + Hamlin plaid jackets and tailoring
- Hooray for Socks
- Jan Whittingham
- Lady Falcon
- Le Cart
- LeiLueur
- Maisy Puffs
- Midnight Maker Wreaths
- Moonlite (faux fur only)
- PYT Beauty - Small Batch Jam Co.
- Sweet & Spark
- Treasured Accessory
- Union & Main
- Waffles & Honey
- Walker Valentine
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Middle School Lounge
Saturday, December 7
11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
($10. Pre-registration recommended; there will be limited walk-ins for cash only)
Middle School girls and boys only! Hang out with friends on the rooftop, play games, and participate in other fun activities. Snacks provided!
FYI, parents: while there are chaperones, adults and Lower School siblings are not allowed!
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Student Ventures & Advocates
Saturday, December 7
9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Middle School Science Lab & Movement Lab
Support Hamlin student entrepreneurs and their businesses at our new and expanded Student Ventures marketplace! Girls in Grades K-8 will be selling jewelry, hair accessories, sweet treats, bath bombs, and more! Come support your friends and see what they've made. Remember to bring CASH as many student businesses won't accept electronic payments.
We will also have a Student Advocates section for students raising awareness and funds for their favorite causes. Student advocate tables will be located in the breezeway outside the dining room.
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Wags & Whiskers
Saturday, December 7
Art Room (entrance near the Lair play structure)
(Pre-registration required)
$48 per ticket
Sessions: 9:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m.
Cuddle up with a fuzzy friend who is just waiting to be your pal! Get ready for a furry adventure at this year’s Wags and Whiskers. Our interactive educational experience is designed to delight all types of animal lovers. It’s a fun way to learn about which kind of pet is best for your family. Be prepared for some big and small surprises! Please note, this event is designed for children 4 years and older who must be comfortable attending the session without an adult companion. Participants leave with a surprise.
Pursuant to Article 19L of the San Francisco Health Code and Article 6 of the San Francisco Transportation Code, Division 1, smoking at this event is prohibited. Pursuant to
Article 19N, electronic cigarette usage is prohibited wherever traditional cigarette usage is prohibited.