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Events for February 8, 2025

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Saturday, February 8

EAST BAY: Hike to 1900s Mansion Ruins + Towering Palms (Feb. 8-9)
Saturday, February 8 – All Day | Cost: FREE | Wildcat Canyon Regional Park

Here’s a great free weekend hike idea from SFGATE’s Sam Mauhay-Moore. Along with a crumbling stone foundation, huge palms trees are the last vestiges of the Belgum Sanitarium, a once-opulent mansion where 1900s Bay Area elite would send their family members who were struggling with mental ...

SF’s 2025 Peak “Magnolia Bloom” in Golden Gate Park

Thanks to San Francisco Botanical Garden for sharing the news that the first of their beautiful magnolias are blooming. One of San Francisco’s most breathtaking natural marvels, the annual bloom of more than 200 rare and historic magnolias with trees reaching 80 feet, is typically at its peak ...

5K “Ghost” Run at a Cemetery (Colma)
Saturday, February 8 – 8:00 am - Ends at 11:30 am | Cost: $25*
*$25 Non Residents
| Cyrpress Lawn Memorial Park - Hillside Gardens
Get ready for a spooktacular fun run at the Cemetery! Join us for a thrilling adventure as we run through eerie paths surrounded by ghostly tales. Dress in your favorite costume and enjoy fun activities along the way, including spooky photo ops and treats! Two ...
Community Day & Fundraiser for LA Fire Relief (Emeryville)
Saturday, February 8 – 9:00 am - Ends at 10:30 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free
| Crossfit Oakland
Community Day & Fundraiser for Los Angeles Fire Relief Join us at CrossFit Oakland for a day of fun, fitness, and giving back! This event is all about coming together as a community to support those affected by the recent wildfires in Southern California. Whether you’re ...
9:00 amFree Soccer Class in Redwood City (Feb. 8-9)  FREE*
*Free Demo Class
Forever Linked Valentine’s Day at Sunnyvale Farmers’ Market + Free Jewelry
Saturday, February 8 – 9:00 am - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP at the link included!
| Sunnyvale Farmers’ Market
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with us at the Sunnyvale Farmers’ Market with free permanent jewelry and Valentine’s card-making fun! We’re so excited to have Moon and Stone Permanent Jewelry joining us for forever bracelets and S.W.A.K. Valentine’s Day card crafting from Unicorn Eclipse—all free! How it works: Make an ...
The Greatest $3, $5, and $10 Rummage Sale (Fremont)
Saturday, February 8 – 9:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Ohlone College Lot D and E
The Greatest $3, $5, and $10 Rummage Sale Saturday Feb 8, 2025   –   9:00am-2:00pm Your friendly neighborhood flea market is providing an event to support small businesses, garage sellers, and community connections! Every 2nd Saturday of the month.   Food Trucks – Plants – Orchids – Crafts – Art ...
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

SF City Job Fair 2025 (Golden Gate Park)
Saturday, February 8 – 10:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco County Fair Building
SF Rec and Park present Cityside Job Fairs 2025 Attending Employers include: San Francisco Recreation & Parks Adult Probation Department City Administrator City Controller City College of San Francisco Department of Building Inspection Department of Emergency Management Department of Human Resources Department of Public Health Human Services Agency Juvenile Probation Department Office of the Assessor-Recorder SF Fire Department SF International Airport SF ...
Fungi Walk in the Presidio
Saturday, February 8 – 10:00 am - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Registration Required
| Presidio Visitor Center
Join us for an easy and adventurous walk in the Presidio to learn about and find local fungi! We will start at the Presidio Visitor Center (near the Presidio Transit Center) then head out to walk an easy route of less than 2 miles roundtrip, stopping ...
The Wardrobe Project Flea (Rockridge BART)
Saturday, February 8 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Rockridge BART
A vintage and makers market featuring: vintage & y2k clothing, vintage home decor, vintage & handmade jewelry, flash tats, tooth gems, a photo booth, massive $1 & $5 bins, music & community organizations! Put on by Vintage & Modern consignment store The Wardrobe Project.
10:00 am3rd Annual Give Blood 🩸 Get Love Blood Drive (Campbell)  FREE
2025 White Elephant Sale in 90,000+ Sq Ft. Warehouse (Jan. 26 – March 2)
Saturday, February 8 – 10:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free hour from 1-2 pm; $7 admission from 10 am to 1 pm
| White Elephant Sale Warehouse

The White Elephant Sale is Northern California’s oldest and largest rummage sale. You will find a curated selection of one-of-a kind treasures. ​The White Elephant Sale has almost 20 departments in a warehouse nearly twice the size of a football field. Plus you’ll be supporting ...

SF’s 2025 Free Lunar New Year Lion Dancing Festival at 19 Branch Libraries (Jan. 18-Feb. 8)
Saturday, February 8 – 10:15 am - Ends at 5:00 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 amFor the Love of Art & Science – Valentine’s Extravaganza (Randall Museum)  $5*
*$5 per person; Children under 8 must be with a paying, participating adult
Golden Gate Park “Singing in the Park” Community Party (SF)
Saturday, February 8 – 10:30 am - Ends at 11:30 am | Cost: FREE*
*Completely Free
| Mothers Meadow (Golden Gate Park)

Make new friends and beautiful, fun music: join us for free monthly community singing in the park! We meet the Second Saturday of every month @10:30am and will always have the pink blanket above so you can find us. The community sing is super kid, adult ...Monthly

2025 San Jose Lunar New Year “Tet Festival” (Feb. 7-9)
Saturday, February 8 – 11:00 am - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Eastridge Mall

It’s a holiday season! We, UStar Productions, proud to bring to you the largest Vietnamese Lunar New Year-Tet Festival in San Jose for 3 days on Friday Feb 7th from 3pm – 11pm and on Sat & Sun Feb 8th, 9th, from 11am – 11pm ...

SF’s “Lovers Lane” Valentine’s Block Party 2025
Saturday, February 8 – 11:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Donations appreciated
| Balmy Alley
San Francisco’s 4th annual Mission’s only love-themed event Lovers Lane returns! Lovers Lane 2025 is taking place on Saturday, February 8, 2025 from 11 to 6 pm in the heart of the Mission, 24th and Balmy Alley, and 25th Street from Treat to Harrison! Save the date ...
Union Square’s Free 2025 Lunar New Year Celebration (SF)
Saturday, February 8 – 11:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Arrive any time, no pre-registration required.
| Union Square Park
Snake and dragon dances will be performed by LionDanceME at 11:30am and 1:00pm. In between shows, enjoy free crafts led by artists from Edge on the Square, a contemporary art hub in the heart of Chinatown. Learn to make paper animals, create a Year of ...
MoAD: Museum of the African Diaspora Free Museum Day (SF)
Saturday, February 8 – 11:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Museum of the African Diaspora

MoAD, a contemporary art museum, celebrates Black cultures, ignites challenging conversations, and inspires learning through the global lens of the African Diaspora. Starting March 2025 Temporary Closure for Building Upgrades  MoAD will be closing to the public temporarily in 2025 to upgrade items in our ...Monthly

11:00 amVery First Concerts: Wild Woodwinds  FREE*
*Seating is first come first serve. RSVP is NOT required but it helps us to know you're interested in coming.
4th Annual “Lover’s Lane” Block Party on Balmy Alley (SF)
Saturday, February 8 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to the public, all ages welcome
| Balmy Alley
This Valentine’s Day weekend, Balmy Alley will come alive with the art, music, and community spirit as Lovers Lane 2025 rings in its 4th annual cultural event. This highly anticipated one-day event is more than just a street fair; it’s a community celebration of love, ...
11:00 amThe Year of the Snake at the Great Mall (Milpitas)  FREE
Galentine’s Day Market with Bay Sip and Shop (SF)
Saturday, February 8 – 11:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Market is Free and Open to the Public!
| SPARK Social SF
Galentine’s Day with Bay Sip & Shop Calling all besties, baddies, and boss babes—our Galentine’s Day Market is open to the public. Whether you’re celebrating self-love or showering your ride-or-dies with gifts, this is your chance to sip, shop, and support incredible local vendors. Curated by Bay ...
Joybound People & Pets presents: “Unleash the Love” Festival and Adopt-a-thon (Walnut Creek) Joybound presents: Unleash the LOVE: Festival & Adopt-a-thon Saturday February 8, 2025 11:00am-3:00pm   Joybound People & Pets Campus: 2890 Mitchell Drive Walnut Creek, CA 94598   Just a few days before Valentine’s Day, we’ll be celebrating all things love! Join us for a fun festival featuring adorable adoptable animals and ...
11:00 amCards for Your Valentine Kid’s Workshop (Morgan Hill)  FREE
SF Indie Film Festival’s Free “Screenwriter Panel” (2025)

The 27th San Francisco Independent Film Festival (SF IndieFest) February 6th to February 18th, 2025 Presented in person at the Roxie Theater and Vogue Theater in San Francisco, and virtually at sfindie.com. For more than a quarter century, San Francisco Independent Film Festival has sought ...

12:00 pmBon Marché Second-Hand Market: L’Edition Coup de Cœur  FREE*
*Completely free, no RSVP required, no minimum drink/food, no donation
Fix-it Fest: Free Community Repair Event (Berkeley)
Saturday, February 8 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 3:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*If you are planning to bring an item, please register it in advance if possible.
| Long Fellow Middle School,
Join us for the third BUSD Fix-it Fest, a free community event! Learn to repair your broken items, help reduce waste in our community and care for the earth.   We will provide a workspace, tools, and guidance from a volunteer “Repair Coach” to help you disassemble, troubleshoot, ...
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