SF City Guides
Union Street kicks off its annual Fantasy of Lights holiday celebration, where young and old alike can enjoy festivities to begin the holiday season. Thousands of holiday lights set off the Victorians, transforming Union Street into a magical backdrop for Santa and a team of elves to celebrate along with jugglers, live more...
Mondays can be a drag, but they don’t have to be. Give yourself something to look forward at the start of the week from free comedy to free bagels, there’s something for everyone to kick start the week. Please note, events are subject to change, especially recurring events which may be more...
JetBlue says they have great deals with $49 fares from SFO to Long Beach for a “two-day sale” – but when we checked their site the deals are actually better than that – with $49 in December and even better $40 fares for most days in January and February. JetBlue want more...
The Asian Art Museum is launching their first-ever holiday market on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017 in an all-day festival (open until 8 pm) featuring one-of-a-kind handmade goods by local makers. It will be open to public – open late, with food, festivities, and fun. Holiday Artisan Market Wednesday, November 29, 2017 | 10 am to 8 more...
Join in as Westfield San Francisco Centre kicks off the holiday season when they light San Francisco’s “most instagrammable” holiday tree on Level 4 Under the Dome. Thursday, November 30th is the official unveiling of their new, spectacular holiday décor including their stunning upside-down 50-foot crystal tree hanging from the dome. The tree more...
Come along on a special Memorial Walk to honor the memories of supervisor Harvey Milk at the 39th Annual Vigil & Night of Remembrance. 2017 A Vigil for Harvey November 27, 2017 | 7-8:30 pm Harvey Milk Plaza, Castro & Market Streets, SF FREE There will be a short speaking program from legacy club members and community leaders. Then we more...
Take advantage of one of the best flight sales of the year — fly with Alaska Airlines and they will get you out into the world to discover something new. Tickets must be purchased by November 29, 2017. And some of these deals are good for travel into the summer more...
Come out to shop and support over 200 local artisans and small batch food vendors as the local San Francisco Etsy team showcases their work at Pier 35. Expect tons of shopping space and a wide variety of makers, artisans and local Etsy sellers. Browse handcrafted items from 200+ local makers more...
It’s the Treasure Island Flea’s big Holiday show. Shop 400+ local artists, makers, collectors, and designers. Plus, take a selfie with Santa, holiday DIY workshops, live music, bars serving winter cockatils & much more… Treasure Island Flea’s Holiday Market Saturday & Sunday, November 25-26, 2017 | 10am to 4pm Avenue N & California Ave, more...
Put a “spin” on a classic holiday tradition this winter as the Children’s Creativity Museum lights up the Bay Area’s oldest and most beloved carousel in Yerba Buena Gardens. This historic carousel was constructed in 1906 and lived at Playland-at-the-Beach from 1913 to 1972 and moved to Yerba Buena Gardens in more...
Macy’s Great Tree in Union Square, San Francisco’s most recognized Christmas tree standing 83-feet tall, decorated with more than 43,000 twinkling energy-efficient LED lights and 700 shining ornaments, will be officially lit on Friday, November 24, 2017. 28th Annual Macy’s Great Tree Lighting Friday, November 24, 2017 | 5:30 pm Union Square Park | Geary and more...
Relatives in town? Show off our beautiful city by taking them on one of San Francisco City Guides free guided walking tours of San Francisco’s greatest neighborhoods. There is a full slate of free tours on Thanksgiving weekend, Thursday through Sunday. Tour starting times range from 9:30 am to 2 pm and more...
If you’ve got better things to do than be with your family on Thanksgiving Day and need a car to run those errands, you’ll pretty much have free reign while parking anywhere in the city. Although parking hazardously is always ticketable and towable – as is parking in a red or blue zone more...
Need to take care of your xmas and holiday shopping early? Here’s some of the Bay’s best craft markets, indie shopping fairs, and pop-ups. Highlights for 2017 include the Treasure Island Holiday Market (Nov 25-26), the 2017 Etsy Emporium (Nov 25-26), the Asian Art Museum’s first ever Holiday Artisan Market (Nov 29), more...
Let’s turn Black Friday into Green Friday. Since Thanksgiving is about spending time with friends and family, why not explore a beautiful state park instead of shopping indoors or online. So there are thousands of free vehicle day-use passes to more than 40 participating redwood state parks in California. Those who more...
