SF's 150ft "SkyStar" Wheel Gets 18-Month Extension
Fun & Games, San Francisco
SF's 150ft "SkyStar" Wheel Gets 18-Month Extension
The wheel moved to Fisherman’s Wharf in 2023 and will remain while the port reviews redevelopment plans.
SF's Historic Cliff House Could Reopen in 2026 (After 5+ Years Closed)
Local Icons, Reopening, San Francisco
SF's Historic Cliff House Could Reopen in 2026 (After 5+ Years Closed)
The landmark’s name, recipes, and memorabilia are now protected by a local nonprofit.
Movies Return to the Castro Theatre in March 2026 (After 2 Years Closed!)
Local Icons, Reopening, San Francisco
Movies Return to the Castro Theatre in March 2026 (After 2 Years Closed!)
Iconic SF movie palace announces its first 2026 film lineup; tickets go live Nov. 14 at 10 am.
Where to Get Free Sand Bags in San Francisco (Updated 2025)
City Insight
Where to Get Free Sand Bags in San Francisco (Updated 2025)
If the rains are coming to SF, prepare with up to 10 free sand bags
SF's Chinatown Finally Gets 8 Blocks of Free Wi-Fi
Good News, San Francisco
SF's Chinatown Finally Gets 8 Blocks of Free Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi arrives to Grant Ave. in Chinatown in early 2026 - followed by a wider rollout to Stockton, nearby alleys and side streets

Sunday, November 16

2025 Bay Area Sports Basement’s “Snowfest” (Presidio)
Sunday, November 16 – 9:00 am - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, all ages
| Sports Basement (Presidio)
2025 Bay Area Sports Basement's "Snowfest" (Presidio)

The biggest, most exciting, and most snow-tastic event of the year is back! SnowFest 2025! In its nineteenth year, SnowFest is Sports Basement’s annual celebration of snow! Door prizes will include skis, boards, helmets, apparel, goggles, and more! Attendees will be greeted by over 50 ...

Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile
Sunday, November 16 – 9:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Sunset Mercantile (Outer Sunset)
Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile

Sunset Mercantile’s weekly outdoor market featuring farmers, ranchers, food trucks, live music, children’s activities, vendors, makers, merchants, artists, and local organizations. Bring the whole family for free seasonal art activities at the Sunset Mercantile Artship. Enjoy shopping an array of farm fresh produce, artisan goods. ...Every Sunday

SF’s “Mozart to Mendelssohn” Free Full Orchestra Concerts (2025/26)
Sunday, November 16 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP - donations are accepted
| Herbst Theatre
SF’s “Mozart to Mendelssohn” Free Full Orchestra Concerts (2025/26)

The San Francisco Civic Music Association presents “Mozart to Mendelssohn” concerts! (M2M) is the Association’s second full orchestra, and was formed in 2014 to accommodate the growing number of musicians who wanted the experience of per forming large orchestral works. The group typically per forms ...

FREE: Oakland “HellaSecret” Comedy Show (Sunday)
FREE: Oakland "HellaSecret" Comedy Show (Sunday)

Get ready for our “HellaSecret” speakeasy comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a venue and you’ll get an email with the secret location. This HellaSecret comedy show takes place in a ...

Sunday “Hayes Valley Comedy Night” at SF’s Black-Owned Comedy Club (The Function)
Sunday "Hayes Valley Comedy Night" at SF's Black-Owned Comedy Club (The Function)

Welcome to the heart of laughter right on the edge of SF’s vibrant Hayes Valley district! Step into a world of hilarity and at the newest addition to the city’s comedy scene – a chic, upscale comedy club boasting avant-garde decor, an upstairs lounge and a roster of top-notch comedians. ...

“Manny’s Neighborhood Trash Cleanup” w/ $1 Beer & Free Yoga Classes, Free Fries (SF)
Sunday, November 16 – 10:00 am - Ends at 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Sign up on this TogetherSF Mobilize page: https://www.mobilize.us/togethersf/event/444979/
| Manny’s
"Manny's Neighborhood Trash Cleanup" w/ $1 Beer & Free Yoga Classes, Free Fries (SF)

Tired? Sunday Funday. Wired? Sunday done-day. Make our neighborhood better, brunch with cool people (sorry not sorry, we’re biased), get deals to some fave local spots, and wrap it up before the Sunday Scaries hit with an easy hour of picking up trash around our ...Every Sunday

SF’s Free “Sundays at the Beach” Tai Chi Day (Great Highway)
Sunday, November 16 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE | The Great Highway
SF's Free "Sundays at the Beach" Tai Chi Day (Great Highway)

Join us for Tai Chi this Sunday! 10am at Judah and Great Highway Park This monthly course is for beginners and experienced students of tai chi alike. Plus, coffee is on us at @javabeachsf after the course. As a reminder, Sundays at the Beach is ...Monthly

Bayview Beautification Day + Volunteering (Hilltop Playground)
Sunday, November 16 – 11:00 am - Ends at 12:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Silver Terrace Athletic Fields
Bayview Beautification Day + Volunteering (Hilltop Playground)

Volunteers will meet at a different area of Bayview to grab our supplies and form our crew. Then, cleaning will occur from 11:00am to 12:30pm around the neighborhood. Stay afterwards for treats and refreshments and tomeet fellow volunteers. Sign up on this TogetherSF Mobilize page or email info@refuserefusesf.org with ...

2025 ICB Art Open Studios: 100+ Artists (Sausalito)
Sunday, November 16 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE and open to the public
| ICB (Industrial Center Building)
2025 ICB Art Open Studios: 100+ Artists (Sausalito)

The heart of Sausalito’s art scene beats stronger than ever at the historic ICB Building. For more than 50 years, ICB ART has been home to a thriving community of over 180 artists, carrying forward the Bay Area’s storied creative spirit. ICB ART Open Studios, ...

“Lindy in the Park” Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)
Sunday, November 16 – 11:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Weather permitting (rain cancels)
| JFK Drive Lindy Hop Spot
"Lindy in the Park" Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)

Get ready to swing in Golden Gate Park every sunny Sunday at “Lindy in the Park,” a weekly free event near the de Young Museum, when the streets of Golden Gate Park are closed to traffic and the dancers take over. This in person event resumed ...Every Sunday

“To SF, With Love” Holiday Pop-Up Market (Cow Hollow)
Sunday, November 16 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free entry with RSVP
| NEON
"To SF, With Love" Holiday Pop-Up Market (Cow Hollow)
A Holiday Popup feat. 8 Local Businesses. One Big Belonging. ​We are a group of culture-forward founders, people who are building brands that celebrate differences & create a sense of belonging. Stop by, share stories together, and shop small with us. ​Sip. Shop. Savor, Sunday 11/16 from ...
Free Golden Gate Park Bandshell Concert Day w/ Samplelov + Cymandre 3000 (SF)
Sunday, November 16 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 4:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)
Free Golden Gate Park Bandshell Concert Day w/ Samplelov + Cymandre 3000 (SF)
Live! at the Shell 2025 starring Samplelov Brycon & Maitre D’s Cymandre 3000 Cynny hosted by Hellena Handbasket from BFF.fm https://www.samplelov.com/music https://www.bryconmusic.com/3000 https://linktr.ee/cynnymusic “Live! at the Shell 2025” is a free, all-ages, daytime community event & concert held at the historic Golden Gate Park Bandshell in San Francisco’s world famous Golden Gate Park. This ...
“Holy Smokes” Weird Krampus-Themed Holiday Art Bazaar (SF)
Sunday, November 16 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Use promo code FUNCHEAP for free tix!
| Saint Joseph's Arts Society
"Holy Smokes" Weird Krampus-Themed Holiday Art Bazaar (SF)
The Holy Smokes Art Bazaar returns to Saint Joseph’s! Bored by jingle bells and mistletoe? Join us for the Holy Smokes Art Bazaar, where we embrace the dark, twisted, and delightfully weird side of the holiday season! Sunday, November 16th | 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM Step into ...
Poem Jam Celebrating Native American Janice Gould (SF Main Library)
Sunday, November 16 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 2:30 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Main Public Library
Poem Jam Celebrating Native American Janice Gould (SF Main Library)
San Francisco Poet Laureate emerita Kim Shuck  invites special guests to celebrate the Native American poet and scholar Janice Gould.  Kim Shuck was San Francisco’s seventh Poet Laureate. Her poetry draws on her multiethnic background which includes Polish and Cherokee heritage, and her experiences as a ...
Golden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party (SF)
Sunday, November 16 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Skatin' Place
Golden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party (SF)

There is a place in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park that is heaven for Bay Area inline skaters and roller skaters who like to boogie to the funky beat on wheels. The Godfather of Skate brings his mobile DJ unit and plays groovy tunes for ...Every Sunday

“Home Alone” 30th Anniv. Free Screening: 100 Free Ticket Lottery (AMC Sunnyvale)
Sunday, November 16 – 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*You must join the ticket lottery to win a chance at free tickets.
| AMC DINE-IN Sunnyvale 12
"Home Alone" 30th Anniv. Free Screening: 100 Free Ticket Lottery (AMC Sunnyvale)
 “Merry Christmas, Ya Filthy Animal!” We’re bringing the holiday classic Home Alone back to the big screen — for free! Join us at AMC Sunnyvale on Sunday, November 16th  for a special 30th-anniversary screening filled with laughs, nostalgia, and a few booby-traps of joy. ️ Don’t get left home alone — enter our ticket lottery for ...
Indie-Folk + Jangle-Pop Backyard Party at Mars Record Shop (Oakland)
Sunday, November 16 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: $10*
*$10-$15 suggested donation
| Mars Record Shop
Indie-Folk + Jangle-Pop Backyard Party at Mars Record Shop (Oakland)
Join us for an early evening of indie-folk, jangle-pop, and psychedelic-rock outdoors in the backyard of Mars Record Shop as we celebrate the release of Stone Age Is Back, the new album by Caleb Nichols. Presented by Royal Oakie Records.
SF’s 2025 Macy’s Union Square Great Christmas Tree (Nov. 11 – Jan. 1)
Sunday, November 16 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Union Square Park
SF's 2025 Macy's Union Square Great Christmas Tree (Nov. 11 - Jan. 1)

This iconic landmark, Macy’s Great Tree in Union Square, returns decorated in an abundance of festive ornaments and glimmering lights to light up Union Square throughout the holidays. 2025 update – The official lighting quietly took place on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. San Francisco’s most ...

2025 Leonids Meteor Shower
Sunday, November 16 – 10:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 am | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Bay Area
2025 Leonids Meteor Shower
In 2025, the Leonids will be active from November 6 to November 30, 2025. This year, the peak is expected to fall before dawn on November 17, 2025. Leonids Active Period: November 6 – November 30 Peak: November 17, 2025 Best Viewing: After midnight on November 17 The Leonids, which ...

Monday, November 17

Free “Hayes Valley Comedy Night” Monday at SF’s New Black-Owned Comedy Club (The Function)
Free "Hayes Valley Comedy Night" Monday at SF's New Black-Owned Comedy Club (The Function)

Welcome to the heart of laughter right on the edge of SF’s vibrant Hayes Valley district! Step into a world of hilarity and at the newest addition to the city’s comedy scene – a chic, upscale comedy club boasting avant-garde decor, an upstairs lounge and a roster of top-notch comedians. ...

Monday Night Free Comedy Show at SF’s Newest Comedy Club (The Function)
Monday Night Free Comedy Show at SF's Newest Comedy Club (The Function)

San Francisco’s newest comedy club & cocktail lounge brings comedy and nightlife back to Market Street. Co-owned by comedian Stroy Moyd. Be among the first to check out THE FUNCTION – San Francisco’s brand new full-time comedy club bringing back stand-up comedy and nightlife to ...Every Monday

Oakland’s Free “Town Biz” Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue)
Monday, November 17 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Food/drink for purchase
| Mesa Maguey
Oakland’s Free "Town Biz" Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue)

Get ready for TownBiz Comedy Night in Oakland’s Temescal neighborhood—a celebration of Oakland comedy and culture with a series of pop-up live shows across the Bay by HellaFunny. This HellaFunny comedy night takes place at the just-opened Mesa Maguey, an upscale agave bar and Oaxcacan restaurant that’s a perfect date-night ...Every Monday

Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)
Japanese Tea Garden's Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)

The Japanese Tea Garden provides visitors from around the world with an opportunity to experience the natural beauty, tranquility, and harmony of a Japanese-style garden in the heart of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. Originally created as a “Japanese Village” exhibit for the 1894 California ...Every Monday

Tuesday, November 18

SF’s Alcatraz Night Tour: Alcatraz Island + World-Renowned Cellhouse
Tuesday, November 18 – 4:45 pm | Cost: $59.65 | Alcatraz Landing
SF's Alcatraz Night Tour: Alcatraz Island + World-Renowned Cellhouse

Enter to win a pair of tickets to the popular Alcatraz Night Tour! Experience the many moods of Alcatraz Island with an evening visit. Enjoy the beauty of a sunset silhouetting the Golden Gate Bridge, experience a cell door demonstration, and hear compelling stories about ...

Oakland’s “Mezcal & Mole” Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)
Tuesday, November 18 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Food/drink for purchase
| Mesa Maguey
Oakland's "Mezcal & Mole" Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)

Get ready for the return of HellaFunny comedy night to Temescal with a series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. This HellaFunny comedy show takes place at the just-opened Mesa Maguey, an upscale agave bar and Oaxcacan restaurant that’s a perfect date-night spot with lots ...Every Tuesday

SF’s “Laugh GPT” AI-Powered Comedy Night at The Function (7p + 8:30p)
Tuesday, November 18 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required.
| The Function
SF's "Laugh GPT" AI-Powered Comedy Night at The Function (7p + 8:30p)

The robot revolution is upon us, and they’ve infiltrated the world of comedy! Join us for “Laugh GPT,” the AI-powered comedy show that might just be humanity’s last stand-up hurrah. As artificial intelligence advances, who knows how long our human comedians will be able to hold ...Every Tuesday

$1 Margaritas & “Disco Taco Tuesday” at Underdogs (SoMa)
Tuesday, November 18 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No admission charge
| Underdogs Cantina
$1 Margaritas & "Disco Taco Tuesday" at Underdogs (SoMa)

Join us for a Disco Taco Tuesday at Underdogs Cantina with $1 MARGARITAS from 7:30pm – 8pm! $1 Margs & Disco Taco Tuesday at 7:30pm Underdogs Cantina, 128 King St. (Across from ballpark), SF FREE (No Cover) $1 MARGARITAS from 7:30pm – 8:00pm ...Every Tuesday

SF’s Iconic Punchline Comedy Club: Secret Guest List (Joe Klocek)
SF’s Iconic Punchline Comedy Club: Secret Guest List (Joe Klocek)

Get ready for an awesome night of comedy at SF’s iconic Punchline Comedy Club. And you can get on our secret guest list. Secret Guest List: Punchline Free Comedy Nights Punchline Comedy Club, 444 Battery., SF FREE with RSVP (otherwise tickets are $18/$20). – Must ...

Cole Valley’s Pop Up Town Square (Nov. 18-21)
Tuesday, November 18 – All Day | Cost: FREE | Cole Valley
Cole Valley's Pop Up Town Square (Nov. 18-21)

Greetings from the Cole Valley Pop-up Town Square! This is the third and final planned iteration of the Pop-up Town Square. It was originally envisioned as an amenity that would coincide with the Night Market. With the success and support of its first two iterations, ...

$6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose
Tuesday, November 18 – 8:30 pm - Ends at 11:59 pm | Cost: $6*
*$6 for adults on Tuesday nights. Kids are $2
| Solano 2 Drive In
$6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose

One of the most socially-distant ways to have fun, The West Wind Drive-In theaters in both San Jose and Concord are open for good old-fashioned drive-in movie fun. West Wind Drive In Locations Solano Drive-In – 1611 Solano Way, Concord Capitol Drive-In – 3630 Hillcap ...Every Tuesday