Come celebrate the start of the holiday season at San Francisco Recreation and Parks’ annual Holiday Tree Lighting at McLaren Lodge in Golden Gate Park (501 Stanyan Street), Thursday, December 6, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., featuring free carnival rides, arts and crafts, live entertainment and a visit from Santa. For more information, visit sfrecpark.org… American Sign Language interpretation will be provided. If you would like to request other accommodations, please call (415) 242-5200 or email vicky.pitner@sfgov.org. Please note that requesting accommodations at least 72 hours prior to an event will help ensure availability.