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SF's "Terror Vault" 1874 Halloween Haunt is Back ($15 Off Tix)SF’s “Terror Vault” 1874 Halloween Haunt is Back ($15 Off Tix)
By - posted 9/17/2024
Bay Area Favorites, Deals, Get Out: Events, Halloween, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco

San Francisco’s premiere haunted attraction returns for 2024 with “Fatal Abduction” an all-new, bigger, and more terrifying theatrical and immersive experience from the insane mind of Peaches Christ. Brand new for 2024: Coming this fall to Terror Vault…Discover that the phenomenon is real and our planet is in peril! Are you the more...

SF's Tallest 360° "Sky Bar" ReopensSF’s Tallest 360° “Sky Bar” Reopens
By - posted 9/14/2024
Bars, City Discoveries, Only in San Francisco, Reopening, San Francisco

After a three-month hiatus, Cityscape, San Francisco’s tallest sky bar, is reopening just in time for clearer skies and stunning views. Perched 46 stories high atop the Hilton San Francisco Union Square, this 360-degree sky bar offers unparalleled vistas of the City by the Bay including the Golden Gate Bridge, Bay more...

Bay Area Fall Guide 2024: Pumpkin Patches, Fall Colors & Corn MazesBay Area Fall Guide 2024: Pumpkin Patches, Fall Colors & Corn Mazes
By - posted 9/12/2024
Bay Area Favorites, Halloween, Outdoorsy

We’re very lucky here in the Bay Area for our beautiful autumn weather. We have our gorgeous “Indian Summer” to thank for that which extends a bit of warmth and brings us plenty of dry days to get outdoors. Despite the warm temps, you can still get into the fall spirit more...

13 Awesome Bay Area Haunted Houses for 202413 Awesome Bay Area Haunted Houses for 2024
By - posted 9/11/2024
Get Out: Events, Halloween

Get into the Halloween spirit with some spooks and frights at a Haunted House. Whether it’s a big production full of elaborate props and character actors or a more local DIY Halloween attraction, you’ll be sure to find a fun way to celebrate this October. Here’s a list of fantastic Bay Area more...

Transamerica Pyramid Grand Re-Opening: Massive Laser Light Show (Sept. 12)Transamerica Pyramid Grand Re-Opening: Massive Laser Light Show (Sept. 12)
By - posted 9/11/2024
Artsy Fartsy, Brand New, San Francisco, Wow

Thanks to the SFist for sharing that San Francisco’s iconic Transamerica Pyramid is hosting a grand opening celebration on September 12, 2024, to commemorate their $400 million remodel including a brand new outdoor sculpture garden. Grand Opening – Sept. 12, 2024 The “grand opening” celebration includes an Opening Ceremony (9-11 am), a Conversation with Michael more...

Transamerica Pyramid's $400 Million Revamp w/ Brand New Sculpture GardenTransamerica Pyramid’s $400 Million Revamp w/ Brand New Sculpture Garden
By - posted 9/11/2024
Artsy Fartsy, Brand New, New Parks, San Francisco

Thanks to the SF Chronicle for sharing that San Francisco’s iconic Transamerica Pyramid has recently undergone a $400 million revamp, after its new owner, Michael Shvo, took over. The uniquely shaped 48-story building remodel’s final touches are being set in place for its grand opening ceremony on September 12, 2024 which more...

Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Announces Full Day by Day Lineup for 2024 (Oct. 4-6)Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Announces Full Day by Day Lineup for 2024 (Oct. 4-6)
By - posted 9/10/2024
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco

Hardly Strictly Bluegrass has just announced its full lineup by day for 2024 – the first time the festival has announced the day-by-day lineup this early! (exact set-times will be released closer to the festival) The beloved (and completely free) San Francisco festival returns to Golden Gate Park for 2024 from October more...

SF's Presidio Getting New 1.5 Acre "Picnic Meadow" in 2025SF’s Presidio Getting New 1.5 Acre “Picnic Meadow” in 2025
By - posted 9/10/2024
Bay Area Updates, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches

The Presidio is getting a brand new picnic meadow, opening in late 2025. Get ready for Outpost Meadow, a new picnic space where all people can come together, feel safe, and enjoy easy access to national park experiences. They’ll find shaded, wheelchair-accessible picnic tables, grills, bike parking, and one-of-a-kind views of more...

Where to Go Apple Picking: Bay Area + Northern California Guide (2024)Where to Go Apple Picking: Bay Area + Northern California Guide (2024)
By - posted 9/6/2024
Bay Area Favorites, Bay Area Updates, Fall, Outdoorsy, Road Trip

Want fresh apples? It doesn’t get any fresher than straight from the tree. There are lots of local farms near San Francisco where you can pick your own apples. Peak apple-picking season near the Bay Area is typically September and October. But don’t wait – many people who wait until later more...

SF Plans 4 New "To Go Booze" Zones in Downtown & Thrive CitySF Plans 4 New “To Go Booze” Zones in Downtown & Thrive City
By - posted 9/6/2024
Bay Area Updates, Fun & Games, San Francisco

Mayor London N. Breed and Supervisor Matt Dorsey with the Office of Economic and Workforce Development (OEWD) introduced legislation on Tuesday, September 3 to create four new Entertainment Zones in Downtown, which could launch as early as December of this year. The new locations include Mid-Market, Maiden Lane, Mark Lane more...

BART's New Fare Gates Open at Civic Center Bart to Curb Fare EvadersBART’s New Fare Gates Open at Civic Center Bart to Curb Fare Evaders
By - posted 9/5/2024
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, Transportation

BART has made the historic purchase of brand-new fare gates to be installed systemwide as part of its latest effort to improve the customer experience and overhaul safety in the system. The new fare gates bring a new look and improved experience, offering state-of-the-art technology that will boost safety by more...

San Francisco December Festivals & Street Fairs 2024San Francisco December Festivals & Street Fairs 2024
By - posted 9/5/2024
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Get Out: Events

Winter is coming! Here’s a list of what to look forward to in December 2024! We’ll be updating this list frequently as we get more date confirmations. Here’s a round-up of fun and fabulous December festivals and street fairs including festive holiday lighting events you can look forward to this December. > Please more...

San Francisco September Festivals & Street FairsSan Francisco September Festivals & Street Fairs
By - posted 9/5/2024
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Get Out: Events

Here’s a round-up of fun and fabulous September festivals, street fairs, and events including Opera in the Park, SF Botanical Gardens’ Flower Piano, Comedy Day, Haight Ashbury Street Fair, Folsom Street Fair, and more you can look forward to this September 2024. >  We’ll be updating this guide with more September more...

San Francisco November Festivals & Street Fairs (2024)San Francisco November Festivals & Street Fairs (2024)
By - posted 9/5/2024
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Get Out: Events

Here’s a list of what to look forward to in November 2024! We’ll be updating this list frequently as we get more date confirmations 2024 Día de los Muertos in the Sunset – November 1, 2024 SF’s Holiday Ice Skating Rink: Opening Day – Typically opens November 1 (Past Date: November 1, more...

10 Best Corn Mazes in the Bay Area for 202410 Best Corn Mazes in the Bay Area for 2024
By - posted 9/3/2024
Halloween, Outdoorsy, Things to Do

Let’s get lost in a corn maze!  Here’s a list of fantastic Bay Area corn mazes for 2024! We’ll be updating this list frequently as we get more information for 2024. These insane twists and turns of nature used to be done manually, but now they’re mostly done by GPS and computer-controlled more...