SF City Guides
California’s $50 State Parks Pass Is Now FREE (But Only Through July 6)
Freebies, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches Looking for an affordable family adventure? California is offering a special free edition of its Historian Passport, giving visitors free admission to more than 30 state historic parks through December 31, 2026. The limited-time promotion celebrates Juneteenth and America’s 250th anniversary, and the pass is available to download for free through more...
SF Bay Area’s 20+ Juneteenth Celebrations 2026
Causes, Celebrations, Get Out: Events San Francisco and the Bay Area honor Juneteenth with giant celebrations, free carnival rides, Juneteenth parades, dance parties and more. 2026 Juneteenth Celebrations SF Mayor’s Official Juneteenth Kickoff – June 5, 2026 SF’s 2026 Juneteenth Freedom Celebration, Block Party & Free Carnival Rides – June 13, 2026 San Bruno’s Juneteenth Celebration: Concert, Storytelling & more...
SF’s Big Golden Gate Bridge Fireworks Show for USA’s 250th Anniv.
4th of July, Brand New, Celebrations San Francisco is going all-in for July 4, 2026 with a truly once-in-a-generation moment: fireworks launching directly from the Golden Gate Bridge for the United States’ 250th anniversary. This is not your usual waterfront show. For the first time in 14 years, and only the third time in its history, the more...
SF Bay Area Father’s Day Fun (2026)
Get Out: Events Make Dad’s day without breaking the bank. From BBQ festivals and dragon boat races to live music, comedy, and sunset bonfires, here are some of the best free and cheap ways to celebrate Father’s Day weekend around the Bay Area. Father’s Day 2026: • North Beach Festival (SF) – One of San more...
2026 Skywatchers Guide: Meteor Showers, Supermoons & Total Lunar Eclipse
Outdoorsy 2026 brings a new year of spectacular meteor showers. To see Earth’s best show, all you need to do is look up. Here are all the best celestial events to look forward to in 2026 including meteor showers, supermoons, and eclipses. This year we’re in for several supermoons, which is when the more...
SF’s Free Movies Under the Stars Return to Union Square
Downtown San Francisco, San Francisco Union Square’s free outdoor movie series returns for a second season this summer with five nights of films, pre-show entertainment, and downtown movie nights under the stars. The lineup includes a sing-along screening of KPop Demon Hunters, a Pride Weekend showing of The Birdcage, family favorites like The Princess Diaries and more...
World Cup 2026 Bay Area: Fan Zones & 30+ Watch Parties (June 11 – July 19)
Celebrations, Fairs & Festivals The FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off on June 11, 2026, bringing the world’s biggest soccer tournament to North America. The Bay Area is one of the official host regions, with Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara hosting six matches between June 13 and July 1, 2026. But the real action won’t just more...
Downtown SF’s Free Outdoor EDM Party w/ French DJ Habstrakt (June 18)
Block Party, Downtown San Francisco, Get Out: Events Downtown San Francisco is getting a pair of free outdoor concerts this summer, including a June performance by French DJ and producer Habstrakt. The new Bloom Music Series On Ellis kicks off Thursday, June 18, 2026 transforming Ellis Street between Powell and Stockton into an open-air concert venue. Habstrakt, known for more...
SF’s Huge Free Outdoor “Pride Comedy Night” + Cocktail Party Returns to Thrive City for 2026
Celebrations, Fairs & Festivals, LGBTQ+, Only in San Francisco, Pride, San Francisco, Sponsored Join us for a night of laughter and fun in Thrive City! Outside and out loud is when breakthrough acts shine their brightest! Thrive City is tearing the roof off live entertainment with our can’t miss comedy lineup geared toward mature audiences. Pride Comedy Night presented by Accenture will feature special more...
BART Tests Ads on Its New Fare Gates
Bay Area Updates, Transportation BART is turning its fare gates into advertising space with a new pilot program at nine stations across the system. The wraps cover the agency’s newer fare gates and are being tested as BART explores new revenue opportunities ahead of a projected structural deficit beginning in Fiscal Year 2027. The pilot more...
“Pay What You Can’ Day Coming to Bay Area Restaurants (Aug. 26)
Eat & Drink A global “Pay What You Can” movement led by Mexico City restaurant Masala y Maiz is expanding to the Bay Area for one day only on August 26, 2026. The idea is simple: participating restaurants serve their regular menus, and guests choose what they’re able to pay. Four Bay Area restaurants more...
For the First Time in 30+ Years, Sutro Tower Is Getting Repainted
City Insight, San Francisco If you have looked up at Sutro Tower recently and noticed large black box-like structures moving up and down its legs, there is a reason for it. The iconic San Francisco landmark is in the middle of a major long-term restoration project, which includes its first full repaint in about more...
Oakland Chinatown’s New $2 Flat-Rate Parking
Deals, East Bay, Oakland, Transportation Oakland Chinatown is trying something new to bring more people back after dark. Starting now, you can park for just $2 flat-rate at Pacific Renaissance Plaza during evening hours as part of a new effort to boost foot traffic and support the neighborhood’s shops and restaurants. The discounted parking is available after more...
June Street Fairs & Festivals 2026
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Get Out: Events Here’s a round-up of fun and fabulous June festivals, street fairs, and events including San Francisco Pride, the annual North Beach Festival, the 2026 season opening of San Francisco’s Sunday Streets and more you can look forward to this June 2026. > We’ll be updating this guide with more June events more...
SF’s New 6,200-Sq.-Ft. Food Hall w/ Epic Views Opens Soon in the Presidio
Brand New, Eat & Drink, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco San Francisco’s newest food hall is almost here. The long-awaited The Mess Hall Presidio is expected to open in June 2026 at Presidio Tunnel Tops, bringing burgers, Korean fried chicken, oysters, coffee, cocktails and sweeping waterfront views to one of the city’s most scenic parks. The new 6,200-square-foot food hall is opening more...
