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171-Foot PG&E Building Hosts SF’s First Permanent Light Show
Artsy Fartsy, Brand New, Downtown San Francisco, Get Out: Events, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco, Wow San Francisco’s skyline is about to get a dazzling new addition with the launch of “East Cut Electric,” the city’s first permanent building light projection. Set against the iconic backdrop of a 171-foot-tall PG&E Substation, this mesmerizing display will blend ’70s retro charm with state-of-the-art animation, lighting up the night more...
SF’s Golden Gate Park Gets Stunning New Glowing Archway
Artsy Fartsy, Brand New, Only in San Francisco, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco, Wow Although it’s been trialed for the past few weeks, on Friday night, November 8, 2024, arts nonprofit Illuminate will officially unveil a large-scale, illuminated arch inside Golden Gate Park. In conjunction with the unveiling, the Bay Area Ridge Trail will reroute to run directly through this new landmark, merging art more...
Tougher New Fare Gates Come to BART’s SFO Station
Bay Area Updates, Transportation BART has equipped its state-of-the-art Next Generation Fare Gates at its showcase San Francisco International Airport Station just in time for the busy holiday travel season. SFO Station is now the ninth in the BART system to be outfitted with the more formidable fare gates as part of BART’s highest priority more...
How to Get the NY Times for Free (Updated for 2024/2025)
Brand New, COVID-19 Updates Reliable news is hard to find these days with the news changing every hour. The Chronicle and SFGate are great, but The New York Times does an excellent job of coverage should you want a more national perspective. Free 72-Hour Pass to NY Times Online The San Francisco Public Library provides free more...
New Japanese Bowling Alley & Arcade Coming to SF November 2024
Brand New, Fun & Games, San Francisco San Francisco is getting a brand new Japanese bowling center. A new Round1 Bowling & Arcade which originally opened in Japan back in 1993 will be opening up a new bowling complex with 12 lanes in Stonestown Galleria. Round1’s entertianment permit was approved by the San Francisco Entertainment Commission at their July more...
Bay Area’s Halloween Party Guide 2024
Fairs & Festivals, Get Out: Events, Halloween Check out Halloween events around Bay Area for 2024 including a Halloween pub crawls, outdoor movies, art shows, haunted tours, insane block parties, family-friendly fun, haunted houses and more.
Catch a Free Ferry! SF <-> Richmond Rides Free Every Friday Until 2025
Bay Area Updates, Downtown San Francisco, Only in San Francisco, Road Trip, San Francisco, Transportation, Travel San Francisco Bay Ferry just announced that ferry rides between Richmond and Downtown San Francisco will be free every Friday from November 1 through the end of 2024. Ferry Nice!!!! The ferry ride is approximately 35 minutes and takes off from Gate E2 at the Downtown SF Terminal at the Ferry Building more...
San Francisco’s Cozy Winter Bars with Fireplaces
Bars, City Discoveries, Eat & Drink, San Francisco When the nights grow longer, sometimes you just want to cozy up with a drink by a roaring fire. Here are five great bars with fireplaces to warm up for winter. Updated 10/29/24 Cozy Bars with a Fireplace in San Francisco Park Chalet Golden Gate Park | The coastal beer garden at Park more...
Free SF Art Museum Opens in Historic Downtown Bank Building “The Cube”
Downtown San Francisco, Museums / Cultural Institutions, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco, What's Closed / What's Open In a bold move bridging San Francisco’s history and future, the Institute of Contemporary Art San Francisco (ICA SF) celebrated its grand opening from October 25-27, 2024, marking a major milestone for the city’s art scene and showcasing a model for revitalizing vacant urban spaces. Known as The Cube, the 78,000-square-foot, more...
San Francisco’s Fall Festivals & Street Fairs (2024)
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco Autumn is here! Here’s a round-up of fun and fabulous fall festivals, street fairs, and the best events you can look forward to this Fall 2024. SEPTEMBER 2024 Opera in the Park 2024 – September 8, 2024 2024 Flower Piano: 12 Hidden Pianos in GG Park – September 13-22, 2024 “Corgi Con” Bay Area 2024 – more...
San Francisco November Festivals & Street Fairs (2024)
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Get Out: Events Here’s a list of what to look forward to in November 2024! We’ll be updating this list frequently as we get more date confirmations 2024 Día de los Muertos in the Sunset – Friday, Nov. 1, 2024 “Halloween Hoopla” Kids Festival in the Park 2024 – Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024 SF’s 2024 Dia more...
SF’s Legion of Honor Celebrates 100 Years with Rare Free 3-Day Weekend
Celebrations, Fairs & Festivals, Fall, Museums / Cultural Institutions, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco In a rare three-day event, San Francisco’s Legion of Honor museum will open its doors for free to all visitors from November 9-11, 2024, in celebration of its 100th anniversary. Known for offering a free day on the first Tuesday of every month to all visitors, and weekly free Saturdays exclusive more...
New Halloween Block Party for 10,000+ Comes to Downtown SF
Block Party, Brand New, Downtown San Francisco, Eat & Drink, Fairs & Festivals, Fall, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco San Francisco’s first “entertainment zone” will transform into a Halloween haven for the city’s brand-new “Nightmare on Front Street” event. Set for Thursday, October 31, 2024 from 2–10 p.m., the free block party will offer a full day of spooky fun in the heart of downtown. Attendees can expect DJs, more...
10 Best Corn Mazes in the Bay Area for 2024
Halloween, Outdoorsy, Things to Do Let’s get lost in a corn maze! Here’s a list of fantastic Bay Area corn mazes for 2024! We’ll be updating this list frequently as we get more information for 2024. These insane twists and turns of nature used to be done manually, but now they’re mostly done by GPS and computer-controlled more...
13 Awesome Bay Area Haunted Houses for 2024
Get Out: Events, Halloween Get into the Halloween spirit with some spooks and frights at a Haunted House. Whether it’s a big production full of elaborate props and character actors or a more local DIY Halloween attraction, you’ll be sure to find a fun way to celebrate this October. Here’s a list of fantastic, frightful Bay more...
