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SF City Hall Lights Up Rainbow for Pride
By - posted 6/18/2017
Celebrations

Every year, city hall turns its lights rainbow colors in honor of Pride. It’s a great photo opportunity for you to capture San Francisco at its most festive. Pride Lighting Schedule: June 18-22 – Rainbow – Pride June 23 – Blue/Pink/White – Transgender Flag June 24-25 – Rainbow – Pride Please note that occasionally City Hall may swap more...

Surreal “Summer of Love” Solstice Jam & Light Show
By - posted 6/18/2017
Celebrations

Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the “Summer of Love” on the first official night of summer with the grand opening of a new light art installation that will transform the Conservatory of Flowers into a canvas of elegant illuminated scenes every night through October. Plus, for the launch, they will be having a more...

2017 North Beach Festival
By - posted 6/17/2017
Fairs & Festivals

Considered one of the country’s original outdoor festivals, the North Beach Festival celebrates its 63rd anniversary in historic North Beach. 2017 North Beach Festival Saturday & Sunday, June 17-18, 2017 | 10 am to 6 pm Grant Avenue and Columbus Avenue, San Francisco FREE The festival site includes numerous quaint streets in the heart of the district including Grant more...

Father’s Day Fun in SF
By - posted 6/17/2017
Father's Day

Who says you have to spend a lot to have a special day with your father. Take Dad for a fun day out on the cheap whether it’s to a free car show, a nerf battle, a carnival, or out for a free burger, you can find plenty of free events more...

2017 Presidio Kite Festival
By - posted 6/17/2017
Artsy Fartsy

Let your imagination soar at this colorful, family-friendly festival featuring all things kite happening at the Presidio Main Parade Ground. Presidio Kite Expo Saturday, June 17, 2017 | Noon to 5 pm Main Parade Ground, The Presidio, SF FREE – an RSVP is appreciated, but not required. (Free kites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration more...

San Francisco City Hall Lights Up For Pride
By - posted 6/16/2017
Celebrations

Every year, city hall turns its lights rainbow colors in honor of Pride. It’s a great photo opportunity for you to capture San Francisco at its most festive. Pride Lighting Schedule: June 18-22 – Rainbow – Pride June 23 – Blue/Pink/White – Transgender Flag June 24-25 – Rainbow – Pride Please note that occasionally City Hall may swap more...

See the Bay’s Epic “Sand Globe” Beach Art
By - posted 6/16/2017
Artsy Fartsy

Since it’s Father’s Day, why not take Dad to the beach to learn to make sand art. Making sand globes feels like magic. Someone said, “It’s like making a sand castle in the air.” Creating sand art and playing with sand globes brings happiness, and connects everyone with the earth and each more...

2017 Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Concert
By - posted 6/14/2017
Get Out: Events

Every summer, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk casts its net and drags in a host of Top 40 bands from the ’70s, ’80s, and early ’90s to play free concerts right on the beach every Friday night. Friday Night Bands on the Beach  Every Friday, June 16 – September 1, 2017 – Two shows nightly; more...

2017 World Music Day Block Party
By - posted 6/14/2017
Fairs & Festivals

Palo Alto World Music Day is an annual music festival that takes place on Father’s Day in Palo Alto on University Avenue, between Webster and High, which will be closed to traffic. 2017 Palo Alto World Music Day  Sunday, June 18, 2017 | 3-7:30 pm University Ave, between Webster and High, Palo Alto FREE The festival features 50+ more...

2017 “Salsa Sundays” Kickoff Block Party
By - posted 6/13/2017
Fairs & Festivals

Salsa Sundays is back for summer 2017 with a series of five block parties held every third Sunday of the month from June through October in the heart of Downtown Berkeley. Come and join in the fun at the best block party around. Expect free live music and dancing in the more...

Free Taco Bell Day
By - posted 6/11/2017
Eat & Drink

For the second consecutive year, Taco Bell is teaming up with the NBA for the “Steal a Game, Steal a Taco” promotion. That means the first team to steal a win on the road during the 2017 NBA Finals also wins a free Doritos Locos Taco for everyone in America. Whether more...

Ike’s Returns to SF: Free Sandwich Day
By - posted 6/11/2017
Eat & Drink

On Monday, June 12th, to help celebrate San Francisco getting an Ike’s again, Ike’s Place will be giving away free sandwiches all day at their new flagship shop located at 901 Polk Street in San Francisco. Ike’s Returns to SF: Free Sandwich Day | Polk St. Monday, June 12, 2017 | All Day Ike’s more...

Clover Sonoma Pop-Up Milk Tasting Room & Free Treats
By - posted 6/10/2017
Eat & Drink

Clover Sonoma, the Bay Area’s favorite third-generation family-owned and operated dairy, has opened a Milk Tasting Room pop-up in Hayes Valley, which will be open from June 5 through July 21, 2017. Clover Sonoma Milk Tasting Room June 5-July 21, 2017 Clover Sonoma Pop-up, 330 Fell St. San Francisco, CA FREE Stop by the tasting room Mondays, more...

40th Annual Haight Ashbury Street Fair
By - posted 6/10/2017
Fairs & Festivals

The annual Haight Ashbury Street Fair brings thousands of people to Haight Street between Stanyan and Masonic to shop over 200 outdoor vendors including food, green businesses, local artists, clothing, crafts, non-profits and more. 2017 Haight Ashbury Street Fair Sunday, June 11, 2017 | 11 am to 5:30 pm Haight Street (Stanyan to Masonic), more...

2017 Hot Air Balloon Classic at Sonoma County
By - posted 6/9/2017
Fairs & Festivals

Set your alarm early and make the beautiful drive to the north coast for the annual Sonoma County Hot Air Balloon Classic in wine country. You’ll be treated to the dawn balloon launch off a field full of classic and character shaped hot air balloons. And hey, on the way home you can treat more...