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Bay Area Winter Fireworks & Lighted Boat ParadeBay Area Winter Fireworks & Lighted Boat Parade
By - posted 12/11/2019
Celebrations

The Sausalito on the Waterfront Association hosts their annual Lighted Boat Parade along the waterfront. Watch dozens of brightly lit and beautifully decorated boats parade along the shoreline by the Spinnaker, Sausalito Yacht Club & Ferry Landing. 2019 Sausalito Lighted Boat Parade & Fireworks Saturday, December 14, 2019 | 5 pm to 8 more...

San Francisco "Illuminate" Festival of LightSan Francisco “Illuminate” Festival of Light
By - posted 12/10/2019
City Discoveries

Illuminate SF Festival of Light happens Thanksgiving 2019 through New Year’s Day 2020 and shines a light on San Francisco’s ever-expanding light art scene. Get your glow on during this two-month celebration during the longest nights of the year. In past years, the city has hosted nighttime neighborhood walks, artist talks and more...

SF's Filipino Pop-Up Holiday MarketSF’s Filipino Pop-Up Holiday Market
By - posted 12/8/2019
Fairs & Festivals

On Saturday, December 8th, UNDISCOVERED SF Creative Market pops up at Westfield Mall in San Francisco. We’re bringing an array of Fil-Am artisan merchants, food and dessert vendors and a live art auction just in time for the festive season! Get your holiday shopping done in one place while enjoying more...

The San Francisco Winter Cocktail PartyThe San Francisco Winter Cocktail Party
By - posted 12/6/2019
Eat & Drink

You’re invited to San Francisco’s Winter Cocktail Party, a special celebration of seasonal cocktails with a DJ after party. And it all takes place at Bar Fluxus, SF’s newest art bar that’s tucked away in a secret alley you’d never find on your own. The San Francisco Winter Cocktail Party – Friday, December more...

SF's Neighborhood Holiday Strolls & Block PartiesSF’s Neighborhood Holiday Strolls & Block Parties
By - posted 12/5/2019
Holidays

Free Sunday "HellaFunny" Night at Cobb'sFree Sunday “HellaFunny” Night at Cobb’s
By - posted 12/1/2019
Freebies

Come out to the HellaFunny Comedy Jam for a great night of laughs at San Francisco’s biggest comedy club, Cobbs. Each comedian tonight is a member of the city’s popular “HellaFunny Crew,” some of the top comedians the Bay Area has to offer with comics from Clusterfest, SF Sketchfest and more...

SF's 25-Foot Tall Gingerbread HouseSF’s 25-Foot Tall Gingerbread House
By - posted 11/24/2019
Holidays

For more than a century, Fairmont San Francisco has enchanted guests with holiday festivities and exuberant ambiance. This season, Fairmont’s elves are once again working overtime to create a dazzling, unparalleled winter display. Starting on Saturday, November 30, 2019, the hotel transforms into one of the world’s most beloved holiday destinations, more...

Asian Art Museum's Holiday Artisan MarketAsian Art Museum’s Holiday Artisan Market
By - posted 11/22/2019
Fairs & Festivals

The Holiday Artisan Market is back. Get all of your holiday shopping done early at the Holiday Artisan Market, a free event featuring one-of-a-kind handmade goods by local makers. Holiday Artisan Market Friday & Saturday, November 22 & 23, 2019 | 10 am to 6 pm  Asian Art Museum, 200 Larkin St. FREE access more...

Snow in San FranciscoSnow in San Francisco
By - posted 11/22/2019
Fairs & Festivals

Snow in San Francisco? Yup. This weekend, November 23rd-24th is a spectacular Holiday Market with 10 tons of snow.  Get a jump start on your holiday shopping w/ 400+ local vendors & unique items, clothes, art, crafts, and more. Enjoy top-rated eateries, desserts, baked goods, seasonal cocktails & more. It’s the final TreasureFest more...

Embarcadero Center Lighting Ceremony & FireworksEmbarcadero Center Lighting Ceremony & Fireworks
By - posted 11/21/2019
Fairs & Festivals

Four iconic buildings will light up with 17,000 holiday lights, along with fireworks bursting in the sky and a magical ice skating show. The Building Lighting Ceremony at Embarcadero Center is a San Francisco tradition and the official start of the holiday season in the City. 33rd Building Lighting Ceremony & more...

New 4D Pop-up Experience Brings Alaska to SFNew 4D Pop-up Experience Brings Alaska to SF
By - posted 11/20/2019
Brand New

Powered by a mix of breathtaking film, 4D technology, and immersive sensations, this one-of-a-kind art installation will allow you to experience a year in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Prepare to be awed by America’s last great wilderness and get up close and personal with herds of caribou, arctic foxes, more...

Free Hot Air Balloon Rides Are Coming to SFFree Hot Air Balloon Rides Are Coming to SF
By - posted 11/19/2019
Brand New

Get ready for Amazon’s The Cross-Country Ballooning Fair in honor of its new film, The Aeronauts—in theaters December 6 and available on Prime Video December 20—Amazon Prime Video is bringing the spirit and magic of 1862 to San Francisco. Thanks to SF Station for the tip-off. Families, schemers, dreamers and altitude more...

Get Ready for "Friendsgiving" in SFGet Ready for “Friendsgiving” in SF
By - posted 11/17/2019
Get Out: Events

Starting the week of November 18, 2019, the SF AT&T flagship store in Union Square will expand its current Friends festivities by opening a whole new floor of experiences including Friends sets where you can become one of the Friends. “Friends” 25th Anniversary Pop-Up Experience Fall/Winter 2019 – M-Sat; 9am-9pm – Sun: more...

$40 Tickets to SF's Unlimited Fall Wine Tasting$40 Tickets to SF’s Unlimited Fall Wine Tasting
By - posted 11/16/2019
Deals

San Francisco Vintners Estates is back with a fall celebration of around 100 top-notch wines. Enjoy three hours of unlimited tastings from a unique collection of top local wineries and boutique producers from Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino, Paso Robles, plus wines from around the world. Vintners Market at the Golden Gate Club in The Presidio features more...

Free Burger (and Fries) FridayFree Burger (and Fries) Friday
By - posted 11/15/2019
Freebies

Today’s the day! Happy FREE burger and fries day! Head to your closest Umami Burger and have a meal on us—happening ALL DAY at ALL participating U.S. locations* Choose from any of our burgers—Including our vegan Original Impossible Burger. All three Bay Area locations are open until 11pm. You could also more...