SF City Guides
Nor Cal Dragon Boat Festival
Fairs & Festivals Cheer on the fleet of colorful 40-foot dragon boats as teams from all over Northern California race to the beat of Chinese drums on Saturday & Sunday, September 28 & 29, 2019. This two-day, admission-free festival brings a weekend of world-class dragon boat racing, spectacular cultural performances, delicious food, a variety of more...
Free Pools in San Francisco
City Insight With temperatures expected to reach high 80s degrees in some neighborhoods, the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department is waiving admission fees to seven pools throughout the city on September 24-25, 2019 Mid-day lap swims and lessons will go on as scheduled. Pools will keep at least one lane open to more...
Oktoberfest by the Bay: Exclusive $10 Tix
Deals The 20th Annual Oktoberfest by the Bay brings the spirit of Munich, Germany to the city by the bay with tasty German fare, lots of great German beer, Bavarian dancing, and an authentic German “oompah” music from 21-piece Chico Bavarian Band and more. Oktoberfest by the Bay 2019 Friday-Sunday, September 20-22, 2019 Pier 35, more...
Craft Spirits Carnival: Taste 75+ Gins, Whiksys & Rums
Deals Join the 9th Annual Craft Spirits Carnival, celebrating the craft spirits movement. Enjoy a grand selection of handcrafted ultra-premium spirits from around the world in this two-day showcase. Step right up, grab a friend, and enjoy an afternoon of spirits tasting. Craft Spirits Carnival Sept. 21 & 22, 2019 | 2 pm to more...
SF Just Eliminated All Overdue Library Book Fines
City Discoveries Effective September 16, 2019, San Francisco Public Library has eliminated overdue fines for all Library patrons. Additionally, the Library is clearing all outstanding overdue fines from all patron records. Any items checked out starting today that are eligible for renewal will be automatically renewed for you. This move ensures that our public library is more...
Improvements to Muni Coming in January 2020
City Insight Muni’s next round of service changes, scheduled for January 2020, will be our next opportunity to bring exciting improvements to try to keep pace with the transportation demands in San Francisco. Read more at sfmta.com By: Bonnie Jean von Krogh Monday, September 16, 2019 These upcoming changes build on recent successes and continue more...
Free Opera at the Ballpark 2019
Get Out: Events Duels, daggers and undying love. It’s all happening on the big screen at this year’s Opera at the Ballpark. San Francisco Opera and San Francisco Giants invite you to join for an evening of Opera at the Ballpark this September. There, you’ll witness the most devastating love story of all time, “Romeo more...
SF’s Epic Big Book Sale
Deals Every year Friends of the San Francisco Public Library fills up the Festival Pavilion Pier at Fort Mason for the Big Book Sale, an iconic San Francisco tradition. Typically there are about 500,000 books for sale over the week. Everything is $2-4. On the last day, the 22nd, all books will be just $1. more...
Free Expert-Led Tours of SF
City Discoveries The Cultural Landscape Foundation (TCLF) is bringing What’s Out There Weekend to the San Francisco Bay Area from September 13 to 15, featuring free, expert-led tours of the area’s parks, gardens, landscapes and open spaces. These tours enable people to discover the hidden design history of places they may pass every day. Expert more...
SF’s Epic 100+ Lowrider Cruise of the Mission
Celebrations No matter where you are in SF, you’ll probably be able to catch a glimpse of over 100 of San Francisco’s most decked out lowriders cruising all over the city. Mexican Independence Lowrider Car Show Sunday, September 15, 2019 | 11 am to 5 pm 24th Street, San Francisco FREE to watch Car Show – more...
Free Fall Days at California Academy of Sciences
Freebies Each San Francisco neighborhood (defined by zipcode) can visit the California Academy of Sciences for free over a three-day weekend (Friday, Saturday, or Sunday) in the spring and fall of each year. So that means as long as you have a driver’s license or other proof of residency, you can save yourself more...
2019 Comedy Day in the Park
Fun & Games If you like lounging in the park, laughing your ass off with the distant smell of pot wafting through the air, then the 39th Annual Comedy Day might be the best way for you to spend a Sunday afternoon. The biggest single-day comedy event of the year in San Francisco is more...
Humphry Slocombe’s Ice Cream Cocktail Party
Get Out: Events Join us for hosted cocktails featuring the Humphry Slocombe and El Silencio ice cream collab flavor, Mezcal Midnight. El Silencio and Humphry Slocombe have teamed up to create an ice cream flavor so good, we’re throwing a party so you can try it. Join us on Tuesday, September 10 from 7 to more...
Free $20 Clipper Card for East Bay Commuters
Freebies If you’re a commuter in Contra Costa County you’re getting a little incentive from 511 Contra Costa County to try to ditch your cars and use BART or public transportation with the offer of a $20 pre-loaded clipper card as long as you fill out some information and give feedback more...
Free Ride Weekend on Muni’s Historic Street Cars
Only in San Francisco Enjoy a weekend of free rides along the waterfront on rare streetcars and buses as old as 1896. San Francisco transit history comes back to life at this annual, weekend-long blast from the past dating back to the 19th century. During Muni Heritage Weekend, visitors will be able to ride and view more...
