The time is near: the worldwide, afterhours shopping extravaganza Fashion's Night Out kicks off tomorrow! San Francisco is getting in on the action with live music, special giveaways, and celebrity guest appearances at boutiques, department stores, and luxury stores all around town. The fun begins at 5 p.m. in Union Square and continues all night long. Unless you're well-trained in the art of party hopping, you may have to choose your battles. From a Real Housewives appearance to fragrance giveaways — and free cocktails galore — here's a rundown of what's going down Thursday so you can plot your fashionable evening:

Banana Republic Flagship Store (256 Grant Ave.)

  • Debut of new Fall collections and free styling sessions with style experts
  • From 5 to 8 p.m., complimentary wine, and minimakeovers with Body Shop's new fall products for eyes, cheeks and lips, and free samples

Bottega Veneta (108 Geary St.)

  • Open late at the new expanded storefront for a special preview of the first women's fragrance, which doesn't debut 'til Sept. 15!
  • Complimentary cocktails

Cole Haan (324 Stockton St.)

  • New Fall arrivals available for purchase, including limited-edition Maria Sharapova ballet flats only available in select stores
  • Complimentary sweets; sweepstakes to win a pair of shoes every month for a year

Fashionphile (153 Maiden Ln.)

  • Free gift with purchase of preowned luxury handbag
  • Complimentary self-serve candy bar

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Gucci (240 Stockton St.)

  • Extended hours 'til 8 p.m.
  • Sparkling wine and cocktails from 6 to 8 p.m.; free FNO tote with purchase of $500 or more in merchandise

Macy's Union Square (170 O'Farrell St.)

  • Level 1: Characters from Cirque du Soleil's Totem in full costume; Sunglass Hut models wearing latest Fall fashions
  • Level 2: Vince Camuto's new RTW wear line on display with complimentary sips and sweets
  • Level 3: Fashion blogger Blair Eadie (Atlantic Pacific) will host informal modeling presentation
  • Cellar Level: Meet and greet with The Real Housewives of New York City's Sonja Morgan, who will demonstrate how to create gourmet meals in a toaster oven

Madewell (845 Market St., Suite 165)

  • From 6 to 8 p.m., spend $150 or more and receive a limited-edition, dotted denim tote
  • Complimentary snacks and drinks

Marc Jacobs (125 Maiden Ln.)

  • Free tote bags with fragrance inside all evening

Neiman Marcus (150 Stockton St.)

  • Models wearing Fall pieces from Victoria Beckham, Joseph Altuzarra, Tom Ford Women’s, Christopher Kane, and Rachel Zoe; hair consultations from Cinta Salon; decorate-it-yourself station for Hanky Panky thongs; work by Academy of Art University designers on display
  • Complimentary refreshments from Popchips and Mission Minis

Saks Fifth Avenue (384 Post St.)

  • From 6 to 9 p.m., complimentary makeovers will be followed by professional photography; installations designed by local fashion bloggers will be on display
  • Music by DJ Vaughn and refreshments passed

Spectacles (177 Maiden Ln.)

  • Free single vision lenses with frame purchase from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
  • Complimentary refreshments

Ugg Australia (437 Sutter St.)

  • New Fall line on display, including a men's collaboration with Tom Brady; live DJ taking song requests via tweets, interactive photo booth
  • Complimentary cocktails and light bites

Visit Union Square's website as well as this extensive event list created by local fashion-enthusiasts to hear about a few more FNO events!