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Saturday, January 3

SF’s $10 Chinatown Walking Tour w/ Free Egg Tart + Hong Kong Tea Tastings (2026)
Saturday, January 3 – 11:00 am - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: $10.38*
*Includes all tastings
| San Francisco Chinatown Visitor Information Center
SF's $10 Chinatown Walking Tour w/ Free Egg Tart + Hong Kong Tea Tastings (2026)

Join us for one of our most popular events — the Chinatown Walking Tour! This informative and fun-filled tour will take you through key attractions like the Guan Foundation Temple, Portsmouth Square, Ross Alley, Waverley Place, and more. 2025 Chinatown Walking Tour is this Saturday ...

NYE Do-Over Party: Bootie Mashup (SF)
Saturday, January 3 – 9:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 am | Cost: $10*
*Advance tickets
| The Cat Club
NYE Do-Over Party: Bootie Mashup (SF)
Did you fuck up your New Year’s Eve? Whether you want a second chance to ring in the New Year right this time, or just don’t want the party to end, Bootie Mashup’s NYE Do-Over Party is here for you! We’ll be doing it all ...

Saturday, January 17

San Francisco Giants 2026 FanFest Tour (San Jose)
Saturday, January 17 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission, but there may be a parking charge at certain venues. Tickets are free but RSVP is required
| San Pedro Square Market
San Francisco Giants 2026 FanFest Tour (San Jose)

The Giants FanFest Tour 2026 visits three cities across Northern California, culminating in an Open House at Oracle Park in March. The free tour will include current Giants players, coaches, broadcasters, and Lou Seal will meet fans in their local communities, including San Jose, San Ramon, and Sacramento. ...

Annual Indie Music Concert for the Alameda Food Bank
Saturday, January 17 – 5:00 pm | Cost: $10*
*Cash at the door
| Spats
Annual Indie Music Concert for the Alameda Food Bank
Annual benefit concert to support the Alameda Food Bank featuring: Slow Coast (indie beach rock) The Undercurrent (indie electro pop) The Helltones (surf / soul rock & roll) Sore Thumb (east bay indie punk) Casket Ring (doomgaze) Check out our YouTube playlist for a selection of songs from each band. $10 cash ...

Monday, January 19

Walnut Creek on Ice (‘Til Jan. 19, 2026)
Monday, January 19 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: $22.99*
*Starts at $22.99 General Admission for Ice Skating and Ice Slide (fees included)
| Walnut Creek Civic Park
Walnut Creek on Ice ('Til Jan. 19, 2026)

Celebrate 20 years of winter magic at Walnut Creek on Ice! Our beloved holiday tradition returns to Civic Park for another season of skating, laughter, and frosty fun in the heart of Downtown Walnut Creek. Glide beneath the lights, cozy up by the firepits, and ...

“IlluminOdyssey” Interactive Winter Light Experience
Monday, January 19 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: $27.95*
*$27.95 Adults; $23.95 Children, Students & Seniors
| CuriOdyssey
"IlluminOdyssey" Interactive Winter Light Experience

lluminOdyssey is back! Catch the light November 15, 2025 through January 25, 2026. Inspired by the science of light, IlluminOdyssey is an immersive, interactive installation that will mesmerize kids and adults of all ages*. CuriOdyssey’s four-level Redwood Hall will transform into a glowing forest of ...

Final Day to Ice Skate at Union Square’s Holiday Ice Rink (2025/26 Winter Season)
Monday, January 19 – All Day | Cost: $22 | Union Square Park
Final Day to Ice Skate at Union Square's Holiday Ice Rink (2025/26 Winter Season)

One of San Francisco’s favorite holiday traditions returns for the 2025-26 holiday season. Since 2008, The Safeway Holiday Ice Rink in Union Square has delighted children and adults with its holiday-themed ice park located in Union Square. Gather your family and friends for a beloved ...

Saturday, January 24

San Francisco Giants 2026 FanFest Tour (San Ramon)
Saturday, January 24 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission, but there may be a parking charge at certain venues. Tickets are free but RSVP is required
| City Center Bishop Ranch
San Francisco Giants 2026 FanFest Tour (San Ramon)

The Giants FanFest Tour 2026 visits three cities across Northern California, culminating in an Open House at Oracle Park in March. The free tour will include current Giants players, coaches, broadcasters, and Lou Seal will meet fans in their local communities, including San Jose, San Ramon, and Sacramento. ...

Sunday, January 25

2025 “IlluminOdyssey” Interactive Winter Lights Experience (Final Day)
Sunday, January 25 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: $27.95*
*$27.95 Adults; $23.95 Children, Students & Seniors
| CuriOdyssey
2025 "IlluminOdyssey" Interactive Winter Lights Experience (Final Day)

lluminOdyssey is back! Catch the light November 15, 2025 through January 25, 2026. Inspired by the science of light, IlluminOdyssey is an immersive, interactive installation that will mesmerize kids and adults of all ages*. CuriOdyssey’s four-level Redwood Hall will transform into a glowing forest of ...

“Glowfari” 2025 Lights Festival at Oakland Zoo (Final Day)
"Glowfari" 2025 Lights Festival at Oakland Zoo (Final Day)

Glowfari returns in November 2025! This wildly popular, family-friendly experience features hundreds of ALL new, larger-than-life animal lanterns throughout the Zoo. Each lantern tells the story of the ongoing journey of wildlife, the importance of every species on our planet, and Oakland Zoo’s commitment to ...

Saturday, January 31

San Francisco Giants 2026 FanFest Tour (Sacramento)
Saturday, January 31 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission, but there may be a parking charge at certain venues. Tickets are free but RSVP is required
| Sutter Health Park
San Francisco Giants 2026 FanFest Tour (Sacramento)

The Giants FanFest Tour 2026 visits three cities across Northern California, culminating in an Open House at Oracle Park in March. The free tour will include current Giants players, coaches, broadcasters, and Lou Seal will meet fans in their local communities, including San Jose, San Ramon, and Sacramento. ...

Thursday, February 5

SFMOMA’s “Free First Thursdays” Free Museum Day for Locals
Thursday, February 5 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Residents of the nine Bay Area counties are invited to spend a day at the museum on us
| SFMOMA
SFMOMA's "Free First Thursdays" Free Museum Day for Locals

All residents of the nine Bay Area counties are invited to spend a day at the museum on us! From noon–8 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month, Bay Area residents can enjoy SFMOMA’s galleries filled with lively and inspiring art and related events ...Monthly

Thursday, March 5

SFMOMA’s “Free First Thursdays” Free Museum Day for Locals
Thursday, March 5 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Residents of the nine Bay Area counties are invited to spend a day at the museum on us
| SFMOMA
SFMOMA's "Free First Thursdays" Free Museum Day for Locals

All residents of the nine Bay Area counties are invited to spend a day at the museum on us! From noon–8 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month, Bay Area residents can enjoy SFMOMA’s galleries filled with lively and inspiring art and related events ...Monthly

Saturday, March 14

San Francisco Giants FanFest 2026 at Oracle Park
Saturday, March 14 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission, but there may be a parking charge. RSVP Required
| Oracle Park
San Francisco Giants FanFest 2026 at Oracle Park
KNBR’s 31st Giants FanFest takes place at Oracle Park in San Francisco on Saturday, March 14, 2026. Like last year, this event will take place during Spring Training while the team is in Arizona, so although there will be no active players at this event, ...

Friday, April 10

FandomCon Silicon Valley 2026 in San Jose (Apr. 10-12)
Friday, April 10 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: $34.67*
*Friday tickets start at $34.67 ($28 + fees). All other dates higher
| San Jose McEnery Convention Center
FandomCon Silicon Valley 2026 in San Jose (Apr. 10-12)
Step into a universe where pop culture comes alive! From the moment you walk through the doors of the San Jose Convention Center, APRIL 10 – 12, 2026, you’ll be immersed in a world built for fans, by fans. This year’s FandomCon is set to be bigger, bolder, and ...

Sunday, May 3

“The Smugler’s Stash” Star Wars Mystery Pack Market (East Bay)
Sunday, May 3 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Four Fools Winery
The Force arrives early at Four Fools Winery! Join us for a galactic pre-May the 4th celebration where mystery rules and smuggling is highly encouraged (the fun kind, of course). Our vendors are transforming into intergalactic traders for one night only each offering exclusive Mystery Packs ...

Sunday, June 14

SFMOMA’s “Free Family Day” Free Museum Day (2026)
Sunday, June 14 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free for up to four adults accompanying each visitor 18 and younger.
| SFMOMA
SFMOMA's "Free Family Day" Free Museum Day (2026)
The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) welcomes families and inter-generational audiences to the museum for its Free Family Day on June 14, 2026. The June 2026 Free Family Day will feature the newly refreshed Fisher Collection galleries on Floor 5. We’ll celebrate the colorful and vibrant ...

Saturday, December 13

15th Annual Holiday Hootenanny Bash: Live Music, Open Jam & Food Trucks | San Carlos
Saturday, December 13 – 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Devil's Canyon Brewery
15th Annual Holiday Hootenanny Bash: Live Music, Open Jam & Food Trucks | San Carlos
You are invited to Devil’s Canyon’s 15th Annual Holiday Hootenanny, a family friendly extravaganza featuring live bands, food trucks and no cover charge on Friday, December 13, 2019. Hootenanny was an old country word for “party.” Now, most commonly, it refers to a folk-music party and this ...