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Events for January 18, 2025

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Saturday, January 18

Hike SF’s Mount Sutro: Skyline Views + Serenity 900′ Above the City (Jan. 18-19)
Saturday, January 18 – All Day | Cost: FREE | Mount Sutro Open Space Reserve

Here’s a great free weekend hike idea from Nico Madrigal-Yankowski from SFGATE In the heart of San Francisco is a place so serene that you can’t hear the honking of car horns or the ringing of cellphones or the chatter of daily life. It’s a ...

SF’s 2025 Lunar New Year Snake Statue “Parade” (Jan. 18 – Mar. 2)
Saturday, January 18 – All Day | Cost: FREE | Union Square Park

January 29, 2025, marks the first day of the Year of the Snake. The Chinese Chamber of Commerce of San Francisco proudly presents this year’s Zodiac on Parade featuring the Snake. The public art project, which was introduced in 2021, will display two Snake Statues ...

SF’s D11 Neighborhood Beautification Day (Outer Mission / Crocker Amazon)
Saturday, January 18 – 8:30 am - Ends at 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP
| 238 Seneca Ave
About this event Join San Francisco Public Works for a day of greening and neighborhood pride in District 11 (Outer Mission, Crocker-Amazon, Brotherhood Way, and more). There will be 7-10 worksites where volunteers will garden, plant trees, mulch, pick up litter, or abate graffiti. The projects and ...
SF’s “Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service” 2025 Volunteering Weekend (Jan. 17-20 )
Saturday, January 18 – 8:30 am - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
| All Over the Bay Area

Take part in this National Day of Service to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Join us in January to make MLK Day a “day on, not a day off”. We’ll be celebrating the Civil Rights leader’s life and legacy all weekend with volunteer ...

8:30 amKeeper Academy at CuriOdyssey (San Mateo)  $150*
*Members: $130.00, Non-Members: $150.00
9:00 amFree Kid’s Soccer Class with Super Soccer Stars (Ages 1-10yrs)  FREE*
*Registration Required
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

23 Free Guided Walking Tours of San Francisco (MLK Weekend 2025)
Saturday, January 18 – 9:30 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free tours, but donations to the guide are appreciated
| All Over San Francisco

San Francisco City Guides offer free guided walking tours of many different neighborhoods in the city and will be offering a full slate of free tours over MLK weekend. 2025 MLK Weekend Tour Schedule All walks are free, although donations to the tour guides are, of ...

SF’s Vietnamese New Year Tet Festival (2025)
Saturday, January 18 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Larkin Street & O'Farrell Street
Come join us at Larkin Street & O’Farrell Street for a day filled with fun, food, and festivities! Celebrate the Lunar New Year with traditional performances, delicious food vendors, and cultural activities for all ages. Get ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant sights and sounds of ...
San Francisco Giants 2025 FanFest Tour (Napa / San Jose / Sacramento)
Saturday, January 18 – 10:00 am - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission, but there may be a parking charge at certain venues. Tickets are free but RSVP is required
| Napa Yard, Oxbow Gardens

The Giants announce dates and locations for the Giants & KNBR FanFest Tour 2025, presented by Experience Scottsdale. Similar to last year, the free tour will include a series of stops across Northern California. Current and former Giants players, coaches, broadcasters and Lou Seal will ...

Parks As Ancestors: A Reflective Walk at Lands End (SF)
Saturday, January 18 – 10:00 am - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP required
| Lands End Lookout
Join us for a moderate walk and talk where we will gather and reflect on Parks as Ancestors. Inspired by the books and question What Kind of Ancestor Do You Want to Be? and Elementals, park staff hope to engage participants in an interactive hike through Lands End – a beloved ...
10:00 amWhat the Flow – A Spiritual Community Jam (Walnut Creek)  FREE*
*Free Event
Harajuku “Lumpia Fest” at the Cow Palace (2025)
Saturday, January 18 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: $14.64*
*Early Registration for first 1000(5.58) $20.00 at the door
| Cow Palace
Harajuka Lumpia Festival at the famous Cow Palace. Come one came all to this family friendly  Foodie Marketplace  celebration a Filipino Classic . Parking $20.00
SF’s 2025 Free Lunar New Year Lion Dancing Festival at 19 Branch Libraries (Jan. 18-Feb. 8)
Saturday, January 18 – 10:15 am - Ends at 5:30 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Public Library (All Branches)

Celebrate the Year of the Snake with a lion dancing performance with Jing Mo Athletic Association. Learn more about Lunar New Year traditions, see a spectacular martial arts demonstration and touch a piece of lucky lettuce to start your year off right. The performances take ...

10:30 amSocial: Plant Swap (SF’s Sunset Branch Library)  FREE
11:00 amRobb Havassy Art Show: California Dreams-Visions from the Mountains to the Sea (Marin)  FREE*
*Free
Walt Disney Family Museum’s “The Big Draw” World’s Largest Drawing Festival (SF)
Saturday, January 18 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Learning Center and Theater
Join us at The Walt Disney Family Museum as we once again celebrate The Big Draw, the world’s largest drawing festival, on Saturday, January 18, 2025! For this free family event, we will explore the theme of “Art in Motion” with a variety of interactive ...
“Day of Resistance” March to Dolores Park (SF)
Saturday, January 18 – 11:00 am - Ends at 1:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free
| Intersection of Bryant & 24
Loco Bloco performance at 11am. Drummer, dancers and a flat bed with a sound system as well as band will be on the street. After the performance they will march down 24th, up mission st to Dolores Park Stand up, let’s bring the NOISE ✊✊✊✊✊ Bring ...
11:00 amExploring Cut Outs: Techniques, History, and Modern Tools (SF)  $10*
*purchase tickets ahead of time from website
12:00 pmPresidio Chapel Concert Series – John Zorn Clarinet Recital (SF)  FREE*
*https://www.eventbrite.com/e/presidio-chapel-concert-series-john-zorn-clarinet-recital-tickets-1131491334039?aff=oddtdtcreator
1:00 pmThe March Fong Eu Story: An Authorized Biography of an Unauthorized Woman (Oakland)  FREE
2-for-1 Distillery Tour & Whiskey Tasting at Tripp Distillery (Pacifica)
Saturday, January 18 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: $9*
*Distillery Tour and tastings for two $9 (normally $18)
| Tripp Distillery

🥃 Dive into the spirited world of Tripp Distillery with this exclusive Groupon deal that’s bound to elevate your weekends! 🌟 Embark on a tantalizing journey with a Distillery Tour and Tasting for two (whiskey and other rotating spirits that may include rum, gin, vodka ...Every Saturday

1:00 pmFree Family Art Class at Church of Scientology (SF)  FREE*
*NO COST! JUST A FREE COMMUNITY ART CRAFTING CLASS.
Free for All: The Public Library Screening and Discussion (SF Main Library)
Saturday, January 18 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free
| San Francisco Main Library, Koret Auditorium
Preview the new documentary “Free for All: The Public Library” and join a special conversation on public libraries with City Librarian Michael Lambert and former City Librarian Luis Herrera. Filmmakers Dawn Logsdon and Lucie Faulknor will also introduce the film. “Free for All: The Public Library” ...
2:00 pmLunar New Year Paper Snake Class with Risa Iwasaki Culbertson (SF)  $56*
*Ticket includes materials
“Unity Through Art Reception” w/ Live Art, Rumi Reading + Free Homemade Chai (Albany)
Saturday, January 18 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Please RSVP so we can prepare enough homemade chai for everyone :)
| Abrams Claghorn Gallery
How can we experience the concept of “Unity” through art? Join us for a moving reception hosted by the Oneness Projects and internationally exhibited artist Salma Arastu, as we explore how art can inspire unity and connection. Reception Highlights:  Live Rumi Poetry Readings: Immerse yourself in Rumi’s timeless ...
3:30 pmWombs of Wellness (El Sobrante)  $44*
*Early bird tickets
Richmond District’s 2025 Lunar New Year “Good Luck” Parade (SF)
Saturday, January 18 – 3:30 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Balboa & 35th
The Richmond District’s First-Ever Lunar New Year Parade Celebrate the Year of the Snake with the Richmond’s first-ever Lunar New Year Parade! Schools, community groups, businesses, and artists are invited to participate in this historic celebration by showcasing their creativity and spirit. Join us on ...
Napa Lighted Art Fest & Meet the Artist (2025)
Saturday, January 18 – 4:30 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Aerena Galleries

The Napa Lighted Art Festival is a celebration of creative arts, technology and lights, and supports innovative techniques using light and light technologies as a growing art medium. This walkable outdoor experience is FREE in Downtown Napa featuring 11 lighted art sculptures for five weeks ...

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