SF City Guides
Here’s Which SF Parks Are Closed for Winter 2023
Bay Area Updates, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department has announced winter closures in its parks. As we move into December, a number of parks have begun or will begin their annual winter closure in the near future: St. Mary’s Dog Play Area – November 27 to late – February 2024 Upper Douglass Dog Play Area more...
Embarcadero Center Hosts First-Ever “Holiday Market” (November 29)
Holidays, San Francisco, Sponsored Join us for Embarcadero Center’s first Holiday Market on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 from 2-5p at Three Embarcadero Center on the Urban Patio! Enjoy specialty holiday cocktails & beverages, photos with Santa (3pm – 4pm) and knock out your holiday shopping with our Embarcadero Center retailers! Holiday Market Wednesday, November 29, 2023 | more...
SF Opens Two New Mission Street Marketplaces As Street Vending Ban Takes Effect
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, San Francisco San Francisco opens two new Mission street marketplaces to support permitted street vendors and fill empty storefronts as street vending moratorium begins. Mayor London N. Breed and Supervisor Hillary Ronen announced today the unveiling of a plan to support permitted street vendors as the temporary moratorium on street vending begins along more...
2023 Tree Lightings & Holiday Lights (San Francisco + Bay Area)
Fairs & Festivals, Holidays Bay Area shines bright for 2023! Get ready to be swept away by the magical glow of 2023’s tree lightings and holiday displays in San Francisco and the Bay Area! From the iconic Union Square tree to charming neighborhood illuminations, this year promises a season of dazzling festivities. Explore a wonderland of more...
2023 Holiday Festivities (San Francisco + Bay Area)
Fairs & Festivals, Holidays Embracing the holiday spirit in the Bay for 2023! Bay Area comes alive with vibrant holiday cheer as the season approaches. From dazzling lights to festive markets, the region offers an array of delightful festivities for locals and visitors alike. > Please note that we’ll be continuing to update our Holiday Festivities more...
Golden Gate Park’s Lighted Forest is Back for 2023
Artsy Fartsy, Bay Area Favorites, Holiday Lights, San Francisco San Francisco’s popular “Entwined” Lighted Forest in Golden Gate is back* from December 7, 2023 – April 28, 2024. *Pending permit approval, of course! The Entwined installation is still pending approval. It was reviewed at Wednesday’s Visual Arts Committee meeting, and next will be up for final approval at an upcoming more...
SF Parking Meter Hours Will Not Be Extended to 10pm & Sunday (Thank Goodness)
Bay Area Updates, San Francisco, Transportation Thank goodness… San Francisco’s parking meter hours will not be expanded. Thanks to KRON4 for sharing the news that the San Francisco Board of Supervisors has reached an agreement with SFMTA to put the brakes on their plan to expand the hours parking meters would be enforced. SFMTA proposed expanding the meter more...
10 Fun Things to Do Thanksgiving Weekend (November 23-26) in San Francisco + Bay Area
Thanksgiving, Weekend Events Guide 10 Fun Things to Do in the SF Bay Area This Weekend: November 23-26, 2023 (Thanksgiving Day Weekend) Your Weekend Plans: Start your weekend by watching Ghirardelli Square’s Holiday Lighting, join Niles’ Festival of Lights & Parade, shop from 200+ local artists at Craneway Craft Fair, enjoy the Parade of Lights & Winter more...
SF’s 1886 Victorian Haas-Lilienthal House Closes Until Spring 2024
Bay Area Updates, Goodbye, Museums / Cultural Institutions, San Francisco Thanks to SF Gate for sharing the unfortunate news that the historic Haas-Lilienthal House has closed for the remainder of 2023. The 137-year-old Queen Anne home unfortunately hasn’t rebounded since the pandemic and is struggling financially. The 11,500-square-foot mansion will remain open to private events, but tours are suspended for the more...
SF’s New I-80 Freeway “Urban Forest” Just Opened
Brand New, Outdoorsy, San Francisco San Francisco Public Works has opened the city’s first street tree nursery. The City’s new Street Tree Nursery took root on November 9, 2023, at a celebration marking the opening of the innovative Public Works project to grow San Francisco’s urban forest, combat climate change and train people for jobs planting more...
122-Year Old Golden Gate Park Bandshell Closed Until 2024
Bay Area Updates, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco Golden Gate Park’s historic Bandshell in between the de Young and California Academy of Sciences is now closed for structural renovations until 2024. The Golden Gate Bandshell façade will undergo minor repairs and maintenance work this winter to get it ready for the 2024 season. Please note that there will be more...
Japantown’s Immersive Light Show “Dandelion Project” Returns (Nov. 13-19)
Artsy Fartsy, San Francisco San Francisco’s Japantown is lighting up for APEC, the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, November 13-19, 2023 from noon to 6pm. This is likely located on the first floor of the Kinokuniya Mall. The Japantown Community Benefit District in partnership with Ryotaro Muramatsu and NAKED, Inc. is excited to bring back to San Francisco’s Japantown, Dandelion Project. As more...
12 Fun Things to Do This Weekend (November 17-19) in San Francisco + Bay Area
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)
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 January
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...
