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Saturday, January 1

California Hosts 50+ “First Day Hikes” on New Year’s Day
Saturday, January 1 – 8:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | All Over the Bay Area
What a better way kick start the new year than by getting some fresh air and enjoying the outdoors with the Annual First Day Hikes. California State Parks will participate at parks across the state in this national-led effort that encourages individuals and families to ...
9:00 am“The Market” New Farmers Market at Parkmerced (SF)  FREE
New Year’s Day Mt. Tam Hike 2022 w/ Sierra Club
Saturday, January 1 – 9:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP and waiver required
| Mt. Tam Peak
Join us for a pilgrimage to Mt. Tam’s East Peak. Will use established trails and roads to the peak and a few secluded, but stable, trails on the return route. 9 miles, 1000 ft. + elev. gain. Moderate, not fast, pace. Level: Moderate(2B) Cost: (No cost) Signup Instructions: ...

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

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

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 ...
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 ...
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 2020 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 2022 Weekend  SF City Guides Walking Tours December 31, 2022 to January 2, 2022 All over San Francisco ...

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 ...
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 44 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 ...
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 Monday, January 1, 2024 – gold – Happy New Year!! 😊 The schedule is always tentative for the ...

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 Neck of the Woods, an awesome nightclub on Clement Street that was recently completely remodeled in 2021 with a killer new sound system, new lighting and new dance ...Every Saturday

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