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12 Fun Things to Do This Weekend (November 17-19) in San Francisco + Bay Area12 Fun Things to Do This Weekend (November 17-19) in San Francisco + Bay Area
By - posted 11/16/2023
Weekend Events Guide

12 Fun Things to Do in the SF Bay Area This Weekend: November 17-19, 2023 Your Weekend Plans: See adorable animals when Macy’s Holiday Windows open for the 2023 season, get your groove on at “Disco YES!” Chinatown Art Block Party, indulge in unlimited chocolate at the Fall Holiday Chocolate Salon, feel more...

SF's Giant Ferris Wheel Reopens at Fisherman's Wharf (Nov. 13)SF’s Giant Ferris Wheel Reopens at Fisherman’s Wharf (Nov. 13)
By - posted 11/13/2023
Bay Area Updates, Reopening, San Francisco

San Francisco’s giant Ferris wheel is now located at Fisherman’s Wharf. After nearly 3 years in operation, San Francisco’s SkyStar Observation Wheel said goodbye to Golden Gate Park. The Ferris Wheel has officially moved across town to 2860 Taylor Street, a triangular-shaped lot at Pier 43, near Pier 39 and Fisherman’s Wharf. The more...

Oakland's First Fridays Going On Hiatus Starting in JanuaryOakland’s First Fridays Going On Hiatus Starting in January
By - posted 11/12/2023
Bay Area Favorites, Bay Area Updates, East Bay, Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Oakland

Thanks to KTVU for sharing the unfortunate news that Oakland’s First Fridays block party is going on hiatus. The popular, lively monthly street fair, happening on first Fridays, has announced they will be taking a break from the festival. Although attendance isn’t down, it receives between 15,000 to 35,000 attendees each more...

BART Says Goodbye to Paper Tickets (Last Day For Use Nov. 30)BART Says Goodbye to Paper Tickets (Last Day For Use Nov. 30)
By - posted 11/12/2023
Bay Area Updates, Goodbye, Transportation

It is the end of an era. Beginning November 30, 2023, paper tickets will no longer be accepted at BART. This change is occurring as BART begins to roll out new state-of-the-art fare gates that will not accept paper tickets and as Clipper prepares for the launch of the next more...

SF's Hayes Street to Stay Car-free Until Oct. 2024SF’s Hayes Street to Stay Car-free Until Oct. 2024
By - posted 11/12/2023
Bay Area Updates, San Francisco, Transportation

Thanks to SF Examiner for sharing the news that a stretch of San Francisco’s Hayes Street will remain closed to cars for another year. SFMTA voted unanimously on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, to keep the 400 block of Hayes Street (between Octavia and Gough streets) car-free on Fridays and Saturdays. On more...

SF's Giant Laser Lights Return for APEC (Nov. 13-16)SF’s Giant Laser Lights Return for APEC (Nov. 13-16)
By - posted 11/9/2023
Artsy Fartsy, LGBTQ+, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco

Illuminate and Civic Joy Fund Partner to Beam Lasers Across San Francisco during APEC Week as a Gift from the People of San Francisco Major artwork will proceed despite late funding cut Arts nonprofit Illuminate, in partnership with the Civic Joy Fund, will activate Market Street with a never-before-seen array of 12 more...

SF Gets a Brand New 25-Foot Neon SignSF Gets a Brand New 25-Foot Neon Sign
By - posted 11/8/2023
Artsy Fartsy, Brand New, San Francisco

Join Tenderloin Museum and SF Neon as they ignite a new, historically-informed neon sign above the entrance to the Tenderloin Museum at Eddy & Leavenworth in San Francisco. Three years in the making, this 25-ft double-sided neon will brighten the museum’s street corner and serve as both a literal and figurative more...

Check Out GG Park's Newest Sculptures on the "Golden Mile"Check Out GG Park’s Newest Sculptures on the “Golden Mile”
By - posted 11/7/2023
Artsy Fartsy, Brand New, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco

The Golden Mile, a whimsical 1.5 stretch of Golden Gate Park teeming with large-scale art pieces, gigantic murals, and live music, has a birthday coming up and two extraordinary new installations will be unveiled as part of the celebration. Four sculptures called “Eat, Travel, Play, Care,” featuring Gillie and Marc’s iconic Dogman and more...

SF's UN Plaza Reopens w/ Brand New Skate Park (Nov. 8)SF’s UN Plaza Reopens w/ Brand New Skate Park (Nov. 8)
By - posted 11/7/2023
New Parks, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco

San Francisco is getting a brand-new skate park. Thanks to The San Francisco Standard for sharing the news that San Francisco’s United Nations Plaza, located in the Civic Center area adjacent to Market Street, will be home to the newest street-style skate plaza in San Francisco. In honor of UN Plaza’s grand more...

Brand New 2-Day Night Market Coming to SF Chinatown (Nov. 10-11)Brand New 2-Day Night Market Coming to SF Chinatown (Nov. 10-11)
By - posted 11/6/2023
Brand New, Eat & Drink, San Francisco

A brand new night market is coming to San Francisco Chinatown, ahead of the APEC, the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, which expects thousands of visitors to the City. Thanks to Eater SF for tipping us off that the nonprofit BeChinatown is launching a two-day night market from 5-9 pm on Friday more...

12 Fun Things to Do This Weekend (November 10-12) in San Francisco + Bay Area12 Fun Things to Do This Weekend (November 10-12) in San Francisco + Bay Area
By - posted 11/6/2023
Weekend Events Guide

12 Fun Things to Do in the SF Bay Area This Weekend: November 10-12, 2023 Your Weekend Plans: Come hungry and eat your way through SF Chinatown’s brand new 2-day night market, get outdoors during the Free National Parks Day, see all new, larger-than-life animal lanterns at Oakland Zoo’s “Glowfari,” explore art at more...

SF's Holiday Ice Skating Rink at Union Square is Back (2023-24)SF’s Holiday Ice Skating Rink at Union Square is Back (2023-24)
By - posted 11/5/2023
Bay Area Favorites, San Francisco

One of San Francisco’s favorite holiday traditions returns for the 2023-24 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. Enjoy ice skating in San Francisco’s iconic plaza surrounded by festive lights and the more...

San Francisco November Festivals & Street FairsSan Francisco November Festivals & Street Fairs
By - posted 11/5/2023
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Get Out: Events

  Día de los Muertos in the Sunset – Wednesday, November 1, 2023 SF’s Holiday Ice Skating Rink: Opening Day – Wednesday, November 1, 2023 SF’s 2023 Dia de los Muertos – Thursday, November 2, 2023 Renegade Craft Fair – November 4-5, 2023 San Francisco Tea Festival – November 4-5, 2023 KOHO Japantown Film Festival – more...

Here's Who's Coming to SF's New IKEA Scandinavian Food Hall Opening in Early 2024Here’s Who’s Coming to SF’s New IKEA Scandinavian Food Hall Opening in Early 2024
By - posted 11/1/2023
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, Eat & Drink, San Francisco

Thanks to Eater SF for sharing the news about what to expect when San Francisco’s brand-new IKEA new Scandinavian food hall opens in early 2024. San Francisco’s mid-Market IKEA opened August 23, 2023, but the much anticipated adjacent 23,000-square-foot food market is set to open early next year, and now we more...

11 Fun Things to Do This Weekend (November 3-5) in San Francisco + Bay Area11 Fun Things to Do This Weekend (November 3-5) in San Francisco + Bay Area
By - posted 11/1/2023
Weekend Events Guide

11 Fun Things to Do in the SF Bay Area This Weekend: November 3-5, 2023 Your Weekend Plans: Skate ’round and ’round at Union Square’s holiday ice skating rink, celebrate the festival of lights “Diwali” at SF’s Ocean Ave., honor the dead at a Filipino “All Souls Day” celebration, cheers to El more...