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Events for January 1, 2022

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Saturday, January 1

9:00 am“The Market” New Farmers Market at Parkmerced (SF)  FREE
Free “Legion of Honor” Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)

 the Legion of Honor offers free general admission to the permanent galleries to Bay Area residents. Advanced tickets are required, and capacity is limited due to COVID-19 precautions. Please note that admission to any special exhibits is not included nor discounted and will require ...Every Saturday

Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)

, the de Young offers free general admission to the permanent galleries to Bay Area residents. Please note that admission to any special exhibits is not included nor discounted and will require the full admission price. Saturdays feature engaging art experiences for the entire family, ...Every Saturday

Bank of America Free Museum Weekend

Holders of Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, or U. S. Trust cardholders (credit cards and debit cards) get free admission to eight Bay Area museums, two Sacramento museums and to more than 225 cultural institutions nationwide, for the first full weekend each month including the de ...Monthly

New Year’s Day 2022 Japanese Shrine Visit + Bell Ringing “Hatsumode” (SF)
Saturday, January 1 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Konko Church of San Francisco
Come stop by the Konko Church of San Francisco to experience your traditional Japanese New Year’s Day Shrine Visit, Hatsumode! Come start the year off right and shake the traditional shrine bell for prosperity. Write your wishes and prayers on a Shide (Sacred zigzag paper) and hang ...
First Day Hike 2022 at Jack London State Historic Park
Saturday, January 1 – 10:00 am - Ends at 2:30 pm | Cost: $10*
*$10 per person, in addition to $10 per car entry fee (up to nine passengers).
| Jack London State Historic Park
Jack London State Historic Park will kick off the new year with their Ninth Annual First Day Hike on January 1, 2022. The trek can be either a personal challenge to make it to the park summit or the first step in a commitment to a ...
Free Parks Admission Day: Every 1st Saturday | Marin County
Saturday, January 1 – All Day | Cost: FREE | All Over Marin County

This event no longer takes place Come to the “Measure A Days” which offers free access to all parks on the first Saturday of the month. The name is because of the loss in fee revenues will be offset by the Measure A funds approved ...

10:00 am“Healthy Parks Healthy People”: Monthly Nature Walks | Bay Area  FREE
Unofficial 2022 New Year’s Day Polar Plunge + World Naked Bike Ride (SF)
Saturday, January 1 – 11:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Ocean Beach (Taraval St and Great Highway)
Seasons Greetings everyone from WNBR-SF. While it looks like the New Year 2022 might not have another full Bike Naking Season, and the Riptide Bar has made no announcement about A New Years Day Polar Plunge at Ocean Beach, that doesn’t mean we have to give ...
New Year’s Day 2022: Free Guided Walking Tour Weekend (16 Free Tours)
Saturday, January 1 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free tours but donations appreciated. Tours of the Japanese Tea Garden may require additional admission fee.
| All Over San Francisco

Start 2025 off by learning all about the city we love. San Francisco City Guides offers several free walking tours on New Year’s Day. New Year’s Day 2025 Weekend  SF City Guides Walking Tours January 1, 2025 All over San Francisco FREE, but donations appreciated. ...

12:00 pm“Sip & Shop” First Saturdays at Speakeasy Brewery (SF)  FREE*
*FREE Outdoor Family & Fur Baby Friendly Events
New Year’s Day at San Jose’s 2021 “Christmas in the Park”
Saturday, January 1 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 12:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are accepted
| Plaza de Cesar Chavez

Christmas in the Park is an annual holiday tradition that takes place in the heart of Downtown San José at the Plaza de Cesar Chavez. For over 45 years, this whimsical walk-thru event has brought people from all over the Bay Area together during the ...

POSTPONED: New Year’s Day 2022 Beach Sand Sculptures at Ocean Beach (SF)
Saturday, January 1 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Ocean Beach
UPDATE – this event has unfortunately been postponed. This New Year’s Day has a fabulous low tide at a great hour of the day! Sooo, my team arts business is continuing the semi-tradition and hosting a public art-making on Ocean Beach in San Francisco. We’ll also be ...
12:30 pmNike Missile Site Open House & Storytelling | Marin Headlands  FREE
3:00 pmBernal Chess Day  FREE*
*Please support the venue by buying something to eat, drink, or take home for later.
“Blinky’s” Drive-Thru Holiday Light Show in San Jose (New Year’s Day)
Saturday, January 1 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: $30*
*$30 per car
| Lake Cunningham Park

Enjoy a fantastic light show programmed to music! Our 2023 drive-through experience is guaranteed to create memories for all. Details are sparse for 2023, but we’d imagine it’s similar to past years. Fill the car with family and friends, and take a musical journey through ...

SF’s Tiki Bar “HellaSecret” Comedy Show (5p , 7p + 9p Shows)

Unfortunately the parklet at our venue is being torn down so our event is on hiatus while we look for a new venue Get ready for the original “HellaSecret” comedy show. A series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. ...Every Saturday

SF City Hall Lights Up Gold for New Year’s Day 2022
Saturday, January 1 – 5:02 pm - Ends at 11:59 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco City Hall

San Francisco’s City Hall and its 220+ state-of-the-art LED lighting fixtures get into the New Year’s spirit by illuminating in gold for New Year’s Day. City Hall Holiday Lighting Schedule Wednesday, January 1, 2025 – gold – Happy New Year!! 😊 The schedule is always tentative for ...

Sea Chantey Sing Along Aboard Historic Ship | SF
Saturday, January 1 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 12:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP required 415-561-7171 or peter_kasin@nps.gov, Bring a mug for cider
| SF Maritime National Historical Park

Sailors and scallywags alike gather around for an evening of traditional sea songs and chanteys for the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park’s monthly chantey on the first Saturday night of each month from 6-9pm with entry beginning at 5:30pm. Park rangers will lead the public ...

8:00 pmComedy New Years Day at Milk Bar  FREE
9:00 pmSF’s Prince vs. Michael Jackson DJ Party (NoPa)  $10
New Year’s Day 2022 “No Scrubs” ’90s Hip Hop and R&B Night (SF)
Saturday, January 1 – 10:30 pm - Ends at 2:00 am | Cost: $10*
*Get $5 off Tickets - Early Bird tickets $10 adv w/ code FUNCHEAP (otherwise $15-20). Two drink minimum
| Neck of The Woods

From TLC, to the Fresh Prince, to Kid ‘N Play to Usher We’re taking over San Francisco’s brand new venue “The Function” on Market Street with a killer new sound system, fully remodeled bar and the newest nightlife spot in San Francisco. No Scrubs: SF’s ...

Every Saturday

Free Community Yoga Class | Berkeley
Every Saturday – 10:00 am - Ends at 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Sports Basement (Berkeley)
Free Community Yoga Class | Berkeley
Grab your yoga mat and come to Sports Basement Berkeley for some relaxing weekend yoga. Community classes take place every Saturday. Free Community Yoga Class Every Saturday | 10 am Sports Basement, 2727 Milvia St, Berkeley, CA FREE Please BYOM (Bring Your Own Mat) and water bottle. All levels are welcome. Updated 1/28/2020 ...
Historic Ferry Building Tour | SF
Historic Ferry Building Tour | SF
Enjoy an hour-long walk on the rise, tragic fall, and modern rebirth of one of San Francisco’s most renowned historic landmarks. Visit a contemporary swirl of shops and learn the history of ferries, freeways, and quakes. Meet at the foot of the stairs at the front ...
Free Outdoor Yoga Day | Golden Gate Park
Every Saturday – 11:30 am | Cost: FREE | Golden Gate Park
Free Outdoor Yoga Day | Golden Gate Park
Take yourself outside and into the beauty of this city’s heart and soul. Practice yoga under the trees and let the ocean air sooth and invigorate you. This class expertly blends breathing and movement, strength and grace, imagination and form. You will gain a personal understanding ...
“The Setup” Underground Comedy Show | SF
Every Saturday – 8:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: $5*
*$5 online with discount code FUNCHEAP; otherwise, it's $10.
| The Basement
"The Setup" Underground Comedy Show | SF
The Setup is an underground stand-up comedy show in the heart of San Francisco. This venue used to be the green room for the legendary Blackhawk jazz venue where Miles Davis used to play. Now, it’s a comedy show that features established comedians from around the ...
“Critical Hit” Comedy Show | Oakland
Every Saturday – 8:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: $10 | It's Your Move Game Store
"Critical Hit" Comedy Show | Oakland
Critical Hit is hosted by Erik Krasner, Hayden Greif-Neill and Jim McVeigh at It’s Your Move Games & Hobbies in Temescal for over 4 years and still going strong. Every week, some of our favorite comedians are invited to perform. Along with the producers, you can ...
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