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Union Street Festival
By - posted 6/4/2016
Fairs & Festivals

The Union Street Festival is one of San Francisco’s largest free annual events, plus it launches the start of the city’s summer street festivals. Join more than 100,000 attendees in the heart of the historic shopping and residential district of Cow Hollow. 40th Annual Union Street Festival Sat-Sun, June 4-5, 2016 | 10 more...

National Trails Day 2016
By - posted 6/3/2016
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Celebrate National Trails Day, the nation’s largest celebration of trails and the outdoors, in the Golden Gate National Parks on June 4, 2016. The Trails Forever Team and partner organizations, One Tam, REI, and American Hiking Society, will host a series of trail and habitat service projects throughout the parks (Marin, San Mateo, more...

Soy & Tofu Festival
By - posted 6/3/2016
Celebrations

Come discover the “joy of soy” at the 6th annual Northern California Soy and Tofu Festival with live entertainment, a tofu eating contest. 6th Annual Soy & Tofu Festival Saturday, June 4, 2016 | 11 am to 5 pm Saint Mary’s Cathedral Event Center 1111 Gough St. (at Geary Boulevard), SF $10 in advance / $15 more...

Free Krispy Kreme Day
By - posted 6/1/2016
Freebies

Friday, June 3, 2016 is National Doughnut Day, supposedly a real holiday created in 1938 by the Salvation Army to honor volunteers who served doughnuts to soldiers during World War I. In celebration, Krispy Kreme is offering a free donut of any variety today at all participating stores including those in Concord, Daly more...

Warriors vs. Cavs: SF’s Biggest Finals Watch Party
By - posted 6/1/2016
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SoMa StrEat Food Park is an Official Home of the Warriors Playoffs Viewing Parties. Other than the sold out Oracle Arena, this is the biggest game watch party in San Francisco for the Warriors. We’ve got everything you need to cheer on the Warriors in the Finals vs. the Cavs – living it more...

Free San Francisco Zoo Day
By - posted 5/30/2016
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The San Francisco Zoo, Northern California’s largest zoological park and conservation center, periodically offers free admission for San Francisco residents. This urban oasis, nestled against the Pacific Ocean, provides a comfortable climate all year round.  You’ll enjoy seeing the 250 different animal species in naturalistic surroundings, along with their many zoo activities more...

Free Belgian Waffle Wednesday
By - posted 5/30/2016
Freebies

Join b.street waffles for their monthly Free Waffle Wednesday at the Capital One 360 Café in the Financial District and enjoy a complimentary waffle from 9-11 am, or while they last. Free “Toasted Coconut” Belgian Waffle Wednesday Wednesday, June 1, 2016 – 9:00 am to 11:00 am Capital One 360 Café | 101 Post St, more...

Warriors Game 7 Watch Party
By - posted 5/29/2016
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SoMa StrEat Food Park is one of the Official Homes of the Warriors Playoffs Viewing Parties. Other than the sold out Oracle Arena, this is the biggest game watch party in San Francisco for the Warriors. We’ve got everything you need to cheer on the Warriors as they battle through the more...

Free Walking Tour Monday
By - posted 5/29/2016
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If you have the day off on Memorial Day, why not spend part of your day learning something new about the city you love. San Francisco City Guides will be offering eight free guided walking tours on Memorial Day Monday. All tours are free and open to the public, but donations are welcome. Memorial Day more...

San Francisco’s Carnaval Parade & Festival
By - posted 5/29/2016
Fairs & Festivals

The 2016 San Francisco Carnaval Festival (May 28-29, 2016 from 10 am to 6 pm) transforms Harrison Street into a wonderland. The 2016 theme is ¡Viva La Madre Tierra!, which is Spanish for “Mother Earth,” celebrates Mother Earth’s prevalence in many cultures worldwide as the manifestation of the natural world. Photo credits: Oliver Klink more...

Treasure Island Flea 5th Birthday Celebration
By - posted 5/29/2016
Fairs & Festivals

Funcheap is partnering with Treasure Island Flea to make their 5th birthday weekend one to remember with you and 15,000+ of your closest friends. Treasure Island Flea 5th Birthday May 28-29, 2016 | 10am to 4pm The Great Lawn, Treasure Island, SF $3 admission | Kids Free | Free Parking Get a $5 FunCheapSF voucher when more...

The Great BottleRock Wristband Scavenger Hunt
By - posted 5/22/2016
Fun & Games

We’ve got a pair of sold out BottleRock wristbands for Saturday (Florence + The Machine / Death Cab for Cutie) and for Sunday (Red Hot Chili Peppers / The Lumineers) up for grabs. So Funcheap and Concert Raptor and putting together a fun scavenger hunt. Funcheap’s BottleRock Pass Scavenger Hunt with Concert more...

The Bay Area’s Best Yo-Yo Tricksters
By - posted 5/22/2016
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Join the annual Bay Area Classic Yo-Yo Contest in Golden Gate Park to enjoy the sun, learn to yo-yo, and be witness to some of the world’s best players as they compete in the yo-yo championship in Spreckels Temple of Music Bandshell. Over 100 of the top yo-yo competitors on the west coast will more...

2016 Lake Merritt Music Festival
By - posted 5/21/2016
Fairs & Festivals

Boogie down at The Eastlake Music Festival at the Lake Merritt Amphitheater in Oakland which features local music, dance, indie arts and crafts, micro-brews and food trucks. 2016 Eastlake Music Festival Saturday, May 28, 2016 | 1-9 pm Lake Merritt Amphitheater, Oakland FREE, but an RSVP is required. Donations are appreciated. > 2016 Day Music Lineup 2016 features: Picture more...

2016 Oakland Greek Festival
By - posted 5/21/2016
Fairs & Festivals

Enjoy a mini-vacation spent in the midst of authentic Greek culture at the Oakland Greek Festival taking place at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral in the Oakland Hills. Find a plethora of Greek foods like Glyko pastries and warm lamb sandwiches, stroll through the marketplace (Agora), and take a few sprints around the more...