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“Bloom SF” Downtown Arts Festival Kick Off (March 27 – April 3)

EVENT UPDATE: There are no upcoming events known for this event series - please check the organizer website for any updates.

In partnership with the Mayor London N. Breed’s Downtown Recovery Plan and “Welcome Back to SF” program, seven of San Francisco’s iconic destinations have planned BloomSF, a series of special events and programming running Sunday, March 27 through Saturday, April 3 to welcome workers and visitors back downtown.

The Ferry Building, Embarcadero Center, Salesforce Plaza, Salesforce Transit Center and Park, Union Square and Westfield San Francisco Centre will be joined by The Crossing at East Cut, the City’s newest outdoor community activation, in offering food, beverages, entertainment and activities during the weeklong spring celebration.

Union Square
Throughout the week “Union Square in Bloom” will display spring and love-themed flower installations in Union Square Park.

Ferry Building
“Lunchtime DJs,” in partnership with Fault Radio, enhance the already stunning atmosphere at the San Francisco Ferry Building from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. every day, pairing great beats with delicious fare and bay views.

Salesforce Park
Salesforce Park will host a variety of public programs with as well with something for everyone, from garden tours, poetry readings, and bluegrass to toddler music classes as well as a Silent Disco.

The Crossing
The Crossing will offer Happy Hour in the Beer Garden, DJs, stand-up comedy, fitness classes and soccer tournaments for both adults and youth.

Westfield Mall
Additionally, Westfield Mall will offer Double Rewards and a chance to enter to win an instant shopping spree ($500 for first place) and other prizes from Bloomingdales and Nordstrom.

BloomSF programming will include concerts, a wine walk, stand-up comedy, a silent disco, arts & crafts, food trucks, outdoor fitness classes and more. Additionally, floral art installations will be placed around Downtown. The multi-venue programming and installations are designed to allow visitors an opportunity to explore a variety of events and activities in unrivaled settings featuring waterfront views, urban parks, iconic skylines, and outdoor community spaces.

Bloom SF Spring 2022 Festival
March 27 to April 3, 2022
Most events free and open to the public (unless otherwise noted below)

For a listing of weeklong events for BloomSF from Sunday, March 27 to Sunday, April 3, please see the calendar below or visit www.BloomSF.org.

Sunday, March 27

  • Union Square in Bloom – Spring/Love-Themed flower installations – FREE

Monday, March 28

  • Union Square in Bloom – Spring/Love-Themed flower installations – FREE
  • Lunchtime DJs at Ferry Building – 11am to 1pm – FREE

Tuesday, March 29

  • HIIT Bootcamp Fitness Class at Salesforce Park (5:30 – 6:30 p.m.) – FREE
  • Toddler Tuesday with Music Together at Salesforce Park (10:00 – 11:00 a.m.) – FREE

Wednesday, March 30

  • Garden Tour at Salesforce Park (10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.) – FREE
  • Outdoor Rhythm & Motion: Fusion at Yerba Buena Gardens from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – FREE
  • Wine Walk at Embarcadero Center (4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.) – $25

Thursday, March 31

  • Bootcamp Fitness Class at Salesforce Park (8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.) – FREE
  • Toddler Thursday with Blue Bear School at Salesforce Park (10:45 – 11:30 a.m.) – FREE
  • ZUMBA at Salesforce Park (12:30 – 1:30 p.m.) – FREE
  • Local DJs by BFF.fm at Westfield San Francisco Centre (1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.) – FREE
  • Bloom Happy Hour with Beats by Monarch DJs at The Crossing at East Cut (4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.) – FREE
  • Street Soccer USA Corporate 4×4 soccer tournament at The Crossing at East Cut (5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.) – FREE
  • Spring Fling Silent Disco at Salesforce Park (5:30 -7:30 p.m.) – FREE – RSVP
    Join us on the dance floor on Thursday, March 31st for the Spring Fling Silent Disco in celebration of BloomSF , the downtown reopening event series! Wear your best floral print and come to the Main Plaza from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. First come, first served. Free headphone rental, but valid ID required to rent headphones. Event registration is not required, but appreciated so we can better anticipate the number of attendees!

Friday, April 1

  • Floral PopUp by Fleur Luxe Social Club at Westfield San Francisco Centre (11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.) – FREE
  • Lunchbox Music at Salesforce Park (12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.) – FREE
  • Yoga at Salesforce Park Amphitheater (12:30 – 1:30 p.m.) – FREE
  • Local DJs by BFF.fm at Westfield San Francisco Centre (1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.) – FREE
  • Words + Stories: Poetry Reading with The Writers Grotto at Salesforce Park (5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. – FREE
  • Street Soccer USA Corporate 4×4 soccer tournament at The Crossing at East Cut (5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.) – FREE
  • Stand-up Comedy at The Crossing at East Cut (6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.) – FREE – RSVP

Saturday, April 2

  • Floral PopUp by Fleur Luxe Social Club at Westfield San Francisco Centre (11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.) – FREE
  • “Saturday Sounds” at Salesforce Park (11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.) – FREE
  • LuxFit Outdoor Yoga Class at The Crossing at East Cut (11:00 a.m. – 12 noon) – FREE
  • Music Performance in Union Square from (1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.) – FREE
  • Local DJs by BFF.fm at Westfield San Francisco Centre (1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.) – FREE
  • Street Soccer USA Youth 4×4 soccer tournament at The Crossing at East Cut (5:00 pm – 7:00 p.m.) – FREE
  • Cocktails and Crafts at The Crossing at East Cut (3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.) – FREE
  • Roller-skating at The Crossing at East Cut (5pm to Sunset.)  – FREE – RSVP
    Lace up your skates and get ready to roll with a live DJ at Rollin’ Through The Crossing. Free skate rentals (limited supply) will be available for those who don’t have their own.

Sunday, April 3

  • Union Square in Bloom – Spring/Love-Themed flower installations – FREE
  • Westfield Centre Flower Popup – FREE
  • The Crossing Youth Soccer Tournament – 11a-1p – FREE
  • Beats and Blooms w/ BFF.fm DJ at Westfield Center – 1-4p – FREE

Additional programming will be added to the event webpage; please visit www.bloomsf.org for the latest list of activities.


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