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New Japanese Bowling Alley & Arcade Coming to SF November 2024New Japanese Bowling Alley & Arcade Coming to SF November 2024
By - posted 11/1/2024
Brand New, Fun & Games, San Francisco

San Francisco is getting a brand new Japanese bowling center. A new Round1 Bowling & Arcade which originally opened in Japan back in 1993 will be opening up a new bowling complex with 12 lanes in Stonestown Galleria. Round1’s entertianment permit was approved by the San Francisco Entertainment Commission at their July more...

Bay Area's Halloween Party Guide 2024Bay Area’s Halloween Party Guide 2024
By - posted 10/30/2024
Fairs & Festivals, Get Out: Events, Halloween

Check out Halloween events around Bay Area for 2024 including a Halloween pub crawls, outdoor movies, art shows, haunted tours, insane block parties, family-friendly fun, haunted houses and more.

Catch a Free Ferry! SF <-> Richmond Rides Free Every Friday Until 2025Catch a Free Ferry! SF <-> Richmond Rides Free Every Friday Until 2025
By - posted 10/30/2024
Bay Area Updates, Downtown San Francisco, Only in San Francisco, Road Trip, San Francisco, Transportation, Travel

San Francisco Bay Ferry just announced that ferry rides between Richmond and Downtown San Francisco will be free every Friday from November 1 through the end of 2024. Ferry Nice!!!! The ferry ride is approximately 35 minutes and takes off from Gate E2 at the Downtown SF Terminal at the Ferry Building more...

San Francisco's Cozy Winter Bars with FireplacesSan Francisco’s Cozy Winter Bars with Fireplaces
By - posted 10/29/2024
Bars, City Discoveries, Eat & Drink, San Francisco

When the nights grow longer, sometimes you just want to cozy up with a drink by a roaring fire. Here are five great bars with fireplaces to warm up for winter. Updated 10/29/24 Cozy Bars with a Fireplace in San Francisco Park Chalet Golden Gate Park | The coastal beer garden at Park more...

Free SF Art Museum Opens in Historic Downtown Bank Building "The Cube"Free SF Art Museum Opens in Historic Downtown Bank Building “The Cube”
By - posted 10/28/2024
Downtown San Francisco, Museums / Cultural Institutions, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco, What's Closed / What's Open

In a bold move bridging San Francisco’s history and future, the Institute of Contemporary Art San Francisco (ICA SF) celebrated its grand opening from October 25-27, 2024, marking a major milestone for the city’s art scene and showcasing a model for revitalizing vacant urban spaces. Known as The Cube, the 78,000-square-foot, more...

San Francisco's Fall Festivals & Street Fairs (2024)San Francisco’s Fall Festivals & Street Fairs (2024)
By - posted 10/27/2024
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco

Autumn is here! Here’s a round-up of fun and fabulous fall festivals, street fairs, and the best events you can look forward to this Fall 2024. SEPTEMBER 2024 Opera in the Park 2024 – September 8, 2024 2024 Flower Piano: 12 Hidden Pianos in GG Park – September 13-22, 2024 “Corgi Con” Bay Area 2024 – more...

San Francisco November Festivals & Street Fairs (2024)San Francisco November Festivals & Street Fairs (2024)
By - posted 10/25/2024
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Get Out: Events

Here’s a list of what to look forward to in November 2024! We’ll be updating this list frequently as we get more date confirmations 2024 Día de los Muertos in the Sunset – Friday, Nov. 1, 2024 “Halloween Hoopla” Kids Festival in the Park 2024 – Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024 SF’s 2024 Dia more...

SF's Legion of Honor Celebrates 100 Years with Rare Free 3-Day WeekendSF’s Legion of Honor Celebrates 100 Years with Rare Free 3-Day Weekend
By - posted 10/24/2024
Celebrations, Fairs & Festivals, Fall, Museums / Cultural Institutions, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco

In a rare three-day event, San Francisco’s Legion of Honor museum will open its doors for free to all visitors from November 9-11, 2024, in celebration of its 100th anniversary. Known for offering a free day on the first Tuesday of every month to all visitors, and weekly free Saturdays exclusive more...

New Halloween Block Party for 10,000+ Comes to Downtown SFNew Halloween Block Party for 10,000+ Comes to Downtown SF
By - posted 10/24/2024
Block Party, Brand New, Downtown San Francisco, Eat & Drink, Fairs & Festivals, Fall, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco

San Francisco’s first “entertainment zone” will transform into a Halloween haven for the city’s brand-new “Nightmare on Front Street” event. Set for Thursday, October 31, 2024 from 2–10 p.m., the free block party will offer a full day of spooky fun in the heart of downtown. Attendees can expect DJs, more...

10 Best Corn Mazes in the Bay Area for 202410 Best Corn Mazes in the Bay Area for 2024
By - posted 10/23/2024
Halloween, Outdoorsy, Things to Do

Let’s get lost in a corn maze!  Here’s a list of fantastic Bay Area corn mazes for 2024! We’ll be updating this list frequently as we get more information for 2024. These insane twists and turns of nature used to be done manually, but now they’re mostly done by GPS and computer-controlled more...

13 Awesome Bay Area Haunted Houses for 202413 Awesome Bay Area Haunted Houses for 2024
By - posted 10/23/2024
Get Out: Events, Halloween

Get into the Halloween spirit with some spooks and frights at a Haunted House. Whether it’s a big production full of elaborate props and character actors or a more local DIY Halloween attraction, you’ll be sure to find a fun way to celebrate this October. Here’s a list of fantastic, frightful Bay more...

San Francisco Unveils New "Bayfront Park," Reusing Steel from Bay BridgeSan Francisco Unveils New “Bayfront Park,” Reusing Steel from Bay Bridge
By - posted 10/22/2024
Brand New, New Parks, Only in San Francisco, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches

Thanks to the San Francisco Chronicle for letting us know that the city’s waterfront welcomes yet another new addition today with the grand opening of Bayfront Park, a 5.5-acre green space nestled between Chase Center and the Bay. The park, originally scheduled to open in fall of 2023 and part of more...

SF's Brand New 10-Acre "India Basin" Waterfront Park OpensSF’s Brand New 10-Acre “India Basin” Waterfront Park Opens
By - posted 10/21/2024
New Parks, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco

Mayor London N. Breed today joined community members and state leaders to celebrate the opening of the southern half of India Basin Waterfront Park, one of the most significant park projects in modern San Francisco history. The $200 million environmental justice investment connects Bayview-Hunter’s Point residents to a healthy shoreline, more...

SF's Quirky Ice Cream Shop Humphry Slocombe Closing Original LocationSF’s Quirky Ice Cream Shop Humphry Slocombe Closing Original Location
By - posted 10/21/2024
Eat & Drink, Goodbye, San Francisco

Thanks to Mission Local for sharing the unfortunate news that San Francisco’s quirky ice cream shop, Humphry Slocombe, is closing its original location in the Mission located at 2790 Harrison Street. The ice cream shop opened in 2008 and is well known for its unusual flavors like its signature Secret Breakfast more...

SF's Holiday Ice Skating Rink at Union Square is Back (2024-25)SF’s Holiday Ice Skating Rink at Union Square is Back (2024-25)
By - posted 10/21/2024
Bay Area Favorites, Outdoorsy, San Francisco

One of San Francisco’s favorite holiday traditions returns for the 2024-25 holiday season. Since 2008, The Safeway Holiday Ice Rink in Union Square has delighted children and adults with its holiday-themed ice park located in Union Square. Enjoy ice skating in San Francisco’s iconic plaza surrounded by festive lights and the more...