San Francisco’s grandest Easter morning tradition gets under way at 6:30 am on Sunday, April 20, 2014 at the annual Sunrise Service at Mount Davidson Cross. This year’s citywide celebration atop the city’s highest peak marks the 92nd anniversary of the event.
Civic leaders taking part in …

The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, the kabuki-inspired cross-dressing nuns-of-fun, host their 35th Easter Sunday in the Park on April 20, 2014 at Hellman Hollow in Golden Gate Park.
There’s a family-friendly Children’s Easter celebration at 10 am, but the real fun follows after the kids head …

San Francisco’s annual Spring Celebration & Easter Parade is not your average street fair or formal parade. It is best described as wonderful, wacky, elegant and fabulous, with everything from roller-blading cows and creative self-propelled mini-floats to garden areas, sophisticated fashions and beautiful classic and art cars.
Union Street’s …

Held at Fort Mason Center’s Festival Pavilion, the San Francisco Public Library’s Spring Book Sale will feature over 250,000 books, DVDs, CDs, books on tape, vinyl and other forms of media in over 70 categories. SFPL 2014 Spring Book Sale April 16-20, 2014 | 10 ...

SoMa StrEat Food Park and FuncheapSF are having a special Easter Sunday Brunch starting at 10 am on Sunday, April 20, 2014.
Over 10 delicious food trucks will be serving egg-cellent brunch specials. There will be tons of fun events for kids including an Easter egg …

Mike’s Bikes is giving you the chance for a good, hard and free test ride on flagship bicycles from Specialized and Santa Cruz — right on your hometown trails. 2014 Demo Days Fairfield Saturday April 19, 2014 | 10 am to 4 pm Map: Rockville Hills ...

Sometimes you’ve just got get away from the hustle and bustle of the city to enjoy the serenity of a national park. On certain “fee-free” days throughout the year, enjoy free entrance to all national parks including Muir Woods and Yosemite Park. Yosemite park waves their usual $20 per car ...

Take some time on Easter Sunday to learn something new about the city you love on a guided walk around San Francisco on Sunday, April 20, 2014.
2014 Easter Sunday Walking Tours

10 am - Cow Hollow
11 am - Castro: Tales Of The Village
11 am - Mission Dolores Neighborhood
11 am …

The 2014 Cherry Blossom Festival Grand Parade begins at the Civic Center at 1 pm on Sunday, April 20, 2014, proceeding up Polk to Post Street, and ending in Japantown at Post and Fillmore streets.
A number of performers from Japan will be present, as well as …

Off the Grid hosts a full season of Picnic at the Presidio every Sunday through the fall starting on April 6, 2014 (11 am to 4 pm) at the Main Parade Ground Lawn. Expect live music, free games and stands from San Francisco restaurants, food trucks, local ...

Ghriardelli Square hosts a free Easter Festival for 2014 with tons of activities for kids along with free ice cream sundaes for families who participate in the easter egg hunt.
Also expect free photos with the Easter bunny, glitter tattoos and balloon artists.
Ghirardelli Square Easter Festival
Sunday, …

Yes, officially announced for 2014!
Watch dozens of contestants at Bring Your Own Big Wheel 2014 (BYOBW) risk humiliation and serious injury racing their big wheels (those giant plastic tricycles from when we were kids – no rubber wheels allowed) down the crazy curvy Vermont …

After the Sisters’ Easter in the Park, come down to the Cafe Flore for the official after-party and their outdoor patio relaunch party with DJs Bugie and Strano from 4-7 pm on Sunday, April 20, 2014.
Noe Street will be blocked off between Market and Beaver …

Moonalice, the legendary psychedelic roots-rock band celebrates the highest of high holidays – 4/20 – with its annual 420 Gathering of the Tribe at Slim’s. It costs only $4.20.
These seasoned touring musicians feel that live music should be a communal experience where the listener and musicians …

Let’s file this one under “unofficial.”
There’s no permits issued, it’s not really legal, but usually the city tends to turn a blind eye when 5,000+ of people turn up on Hippie Hill in Golden Gate Park on April 20th each year for a giant smoke …

1015 Folsom celebrates the highest of holidays with a free 420 party featuring DJs Kidnap Kid and Goth Trad live on Sunday, April 20, 2014.
Free for the first 420 people with an RSVP and printed ticket required. After that, it’s $10 at the door. 21+
Kidnap Kid returns …

Rise and shine at 8:30 am on Monday, April 21, 2014 for a Trash Exorcism of Golden Gate Park at Hippie Hill. The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence are sending the trash, cigarette butts, bottle caps, and nacho flavored Doritos wrappers back to the corporate hell that spawned them.
Free …

Throughout 2014, guests and locals will have the opportunity to learn about the Westin St. Francis’s rich history during complimentary tours held on the 21st of each month at 1:10 pm. From 1:10-2:10 pm guests will also enjoy complimentary historic bites from the “The Hotel ...

BART is inviting everyone to come check out the new life-size train model during 10 events when you can walk through the new trains and give your feedback between April 16 and May 9, 2014. It’s the final chance to say what you want before the ...

The mural “Allegory of California” graces the stairwell of the City Club (formerly the Pacific Stock Exchange Club). Normally closed the public, this is an opportunity to see the first mural painted in the US by the great Mexican artist Diego Rivera. Free, but an ...

Dr. Milena Esherick will discuss “Creating an Environment for Change” at Whole Foods Market in Oakland.
Free, but an RSVP is required to to ashley.erickson@wholefoods.com or call 510.834.9800 ext. 260.
Dr. Milena Esherick is a licensed clinical psychologist and the Director of the Wright Institute’s Counseling Psychology …

Watch the Dubs kick off the 2014 NBA playoffs and beat the LA Clippers at the Funcheap Game Watch Party. We’ve got food trucks, lots of big screen TVs, full sound during the games, $3 PBRs, and free popcorn. Funcheap Warriors NBA Playoff Watch Parties ...

Merrill Garbus has performed as tUnE-yArDs since 2009, and that band name has always been synonymous with forward movement—whether because of her explosive performance style or the always-surprising way in which her songs unfold.
Free, but an RSVP is required for priority.
RSVPs are sold out, but …

The Lyrid meteor shower lasts from about April 16-25 and it peaks before dawn on April 22, 2014 when about 10-20 meteors are expected per hour.
In 2014, the peak morning is April 22, 2014 before dawn (before 6:25 am). There’s a last quarter moon in the sky …

For 2014 Baskin Robbins is appreciating ice cream lovers everywhere with a Scoop Fest from April 22-24, 2014.  They’ll offer $1 kids scoops, $2 double scoops, and $3 triple scoops of all your favorite flavors. Bay Area Baskin Robbins Locations Find a Baskin Robbins near you - ...