SF City Guides
SF’s New 13-Mile Trail Connects 12 National Park Landmarks
Brand New, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches A new trail makes it possible to connect 12 of San Francisco’s best-known national park sites in one continuous hike or bike ride. The Golden Gate Dozen is a new 13-mile route through the Golden Gate National Recreation Area that links destinations from Crissy Field to Fort Funston. Developed by the more...
San Francisco Bay Area 4th of July & Fireworks Guide 2026
4th of July Typically we’ll list over 100 different Fourth of July events (including 50+ different fireworks shows within a few hours drive) with listings for the major fireworks shows plus tons of smaller hometown festivals, fairs and fireworks shows throughout the Bay Area and a few fun road trips. 2026 Update: This guide more...
Free Museum Days in San Francisco + Bay Area (2026)
Get Out: Events, Museums / Cultural Institutions Whether the economy is strong or sour, most of the museums in San Francisco and the Bay Area throw their doors open once a month to allow free admission to all comers. Generally on the first Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday of each month, these free days are often crowded, but if more...
San Francisco July Festivals & Street Fairs (2026)
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Get Out: Events Here’s a round-up of fun and fabulous July festivals, street fairs, and events including the Fillmore Jazz Festival, SF’s 4th of July Fireworks show, and more you can look forward to this July 2026. > We’ll be updating this guide with more July events soon! JULY 2026 Free National Parks Admission for Independence more...
SF’s Rare Stinky “Corpse Flower” is Blooming TODAY! (June 25)
Museums / Cultural Institutions, San Francisco, Wow The Conservatory of Flowers in Golden Gate Park has announced that one of their super smelly “corpse flowers” is now blooming. And that means it’s going to smell like rotting flesh. Nice! And it only lasts for 2 days! June 25, 2026 Bloom Update It’s happening! The bloom started last night June more...
Massive 72,600-Square-Foot Asian Grocery Store Opening in East Bay
Brand New, Eat & Drink, Groceries / Supermarkets A massive Bay Area grocery takeover is coming to Newark. T&T Supermarket is moving into the former Macy’s at NewPark Mall, turning the empty department store into a 72,600-square-foot Asian grocery flagship, the largest California location for the Canadian chain. The store will be a full-scale destination market, not just a grocery more...
SF’s Iconic Drag Nightclub Oasis Reopens July 17 After Major Makeover
LGBTQ+, Pride, Reopening, San Francisco San Francisco’s beloved Oasis is getting ready for its next act. The iconic SoMa drag club, theater, and queer performance venue has been undergoing a major transformation and will officially reopen on July 17, 2026 with a special celebration dubbed “The Grand Reveal.” While Oasis is keeping many details under wraps for more...
SF Getting Giant Rainbow Laser Light Show w/ 49 Beams
4th of July, Artsy Fartsy, Brand New, Downtown San Francisco, Pride San Francisco is getting a giant rainbow laser light show this summer. From June 21 through July 4, 2026 Civic Center Plaza will host “7X7,” a free public art installation featuring 49 beams of light projecting into the sky, one for each square mile of the city. Visible across San Francisco and more...
This is SF’s New 5-Acre Embarcadero Waterfront Park
Brand New, Downtown San Francisco, New Parks, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco One of San Francisco’s most recognizable waterfront spaces is getting a major makeover. San Francisco has unveiled and approved the final concept design for a planned waterfront park that will transform Embarcadero Plaza and Sue Bierman Park into a unified 5-acre public space along the city’s iconic waterfront. The Recreation and Park more...
California’s $50 State Parks Pass Is Now FREE (But Only Through July 6)
Freebies, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches Looking for an affordable family adventure? California is offering a special free edition of its Historian Passport, giving visitors free admission to more than 30 state historic parks through December 31, 2026. The limited-time promotion celebrates Juneteenth and America’s 250th anniversary, and the pass is available to download for free through more...
SF Bay Area’s 20+ Juneteenth Celebrations 2026
Causes, Celebrations, Get Out: Events San Francisco and the Bay Area honor Juneteenth with giant celebrations, free carnival rides, Juneteenth parades, dance parties and more. 2026 Juneteenth Celebrations SF Mayor’s Official Juneteenth Kickoff – June 5, 2026 SF’s 2026 Juneteenth Freedom Celebration, Block Party & Free Carnival Rides – June 13, 2026 San Bruno’s Juneteenth Celebration: Concert, Storytelling & more...
SF’s Big Golden Gate Bridge Fireworks Show for USA’s 250th Anniv.
4th of July, Brand New, Celebrations San Francisco is going all-in for July 4, 2026 with a truly once-in-a-generation moment: fireworks launching directly from the Golden Gate Bridge for the United States’ 250th anniversary. This is not your usual waterfront show. For the first time in 14 years, and only the third time in its history, the more...
SF Bay Area Father’s Day Fun (2026)
Get Out: Events Make Dad’s day without breaking the bank. From BBQ festivals and dragon boat races to live music, comedy, and sunset bonfires, here are some of the best free and cheap ways to celebrate Father’s Day weekend around the Bay Area. Father’s Day 2026: • North Beach Festival (SF) – One of San more...
SF’s Free Movies Under the Stars Return to Union Square
Downtown San Francisco, San Francisco Union Square’s free outdoor movie series returns for a second season this summer with five nights of films, pre-show entertainment, and downtown movie nights under the stars. The lineup includes a sing-along screening of KPop Demon Hunters, a Pride Weekend showing of The Birdcage, family favorites like The Princess Diaries and more...
World Cup 2026 Bay Area: Fan Zones & 30+ Watch Parties (June 11 – July 19)
Celebrations, Fairs & Festivals The FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off on June 11, 2026, bringing the world’s biggest soccer tournament to North America. The Bay Area is one of the official host regions, with Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara hosting six matches between June 13 and July 1, 2026. But the real action won’t just more...
