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Downtown SF's "Winter Wander-land" Returns for 2024Downtown SF’s “Winter Wander-land” Returns for 2024
By - posted 11/15/2024
Bay Area Favorites, Downtown San Francisco, Holiday Lights, San Francisco

San Francisco announces the return of Winter Wander-land, a series of special events, attractions, and activations that last year alone drew more than 1.6 million people to Union Square during the holiday season. From November through the end of December, a variety of businesses throughout the neighborhood will spread the holiday more...

SF’s Contemporary Jewish Museum Closes (Free Visits Through December 15)SF’s Contemporary Jewish Museum Closes (Free Visits Through December 15)
By - posted 11/14/2024
Bay Area Favorites, Freebies, Museums / Cultural Institutions, San Francisco, What's Closed / What's Open

The Contemporary Jewish Museum (CJM) in San Francisco has, unfortunately, announced it will temporarily close its galleries for at least one year, beginning December 16, 2024, due to financial challenges. The good news (if there is any, here) is that in order to give the public an opportunity to experience the more...

Ice Skating Rinks in San Francisco & Bay Area (Winter 2024-25)Ice Skating Rinks in San Francisco & Bay Area (Winter 2024-25)
By - posted 11/9/2024
Bay Area Favorites, Things to Do

It’s time to strap on those skates and head outdoors (and, in some cases, indoors) During the winter, there are tons of pop-up ice skating rinks in San Francisco and throughout the Bay Area. Here’s our list of the biggest and best rinks. We’ve also included the permanent ice rinks where 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...

SF's Twin Peaks Set to Host Epic Red Bull Skate Park (For One Day)SF’s Twin Peaks Set to Host Epic Red Bull Skate Park (For One Day)
By - posted 10/19/2024
Bay Area Favorites, Only in San Francisco, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco

Thanks to SF Gate for letting us know that San Francisco’s iconic Twin Peaks is about to get turned into a skaters paradise for one day. On October 19, 2024 Red Bull is transforming this famous lookout 922 feet above the city into a temporary pop-up skate park for its “Skyline” more...

SF's "Terror Vault" 1874 Halloween Haunt is Back ($15 Off Tix)SF’s “Terror Vault” 1874 Halloween Haunt is Back ($15 Off Tix)
By - posted 10/19/2024
Bay Area Favorites, Deals, Get Out: Events, Halloween, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco, Sponsored

San Francisco’s premiere haunted attraction returns for 2024 with “Fatal Abduction” an all-new, bigger, and more terrifying theatrical and immersive experience from the insane mind of Peaches Christ. Brand new for 2024: Coming this fall to Terror Vault…Discover that the phenomenon is real and our planet is in peril! Are you the more...

Bay Area's Best Pumpkin Patches for 2024Bay Area’s Best Pumpkin Patches for 2024
By - posted 10/18/2024
Bay Area Favorites, Fun & Games, Halloween

Get into the fall spirit by picking out your favorite pumpkin at a local pumpkin patch. Best of all, nearly all of the pumpkin patches listed below offer free admission for all. Some fun fall activities like their corn mazes or hayrides may require a fee though. Here’s a list of more...

Bay Area Fall Guide 2024: Pumpkin Patches, Fall Colors & Corn MazesBay Area Fall Guide 2024: Pumpkin Patches, Fall Colors & Corn Mazes
By - posted 9/29/2024
Bay Area Favorites, Halloween, Outdoorsy

We’re very lucky here in the Bay Area for our beautiful autumn weather. We have our gorgeous “Indian Summer” to thank for that which extends a bit of warmth and brings us plenty of dry days to get outdoors. Despite the warm temps, you can still get into the fall spirit more...

49ers Watch Party (w/ Happy Hour All Game)49ers Watch Party (w/ Happy Hour All Game)
By - posted 9/28/2024
Bars, Bay Area Favorites

Watch the 49ers every week with discounted drinks (until 6:30p) at The Function – one of SF’s newest bars at the bar or in their comfy upstairs lounge 🏈 Join us every week at The Function for the ultimate 49ers Game Watch Party! 🏈 📍 Location: The Function – 1414 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 🗓 Every Game more...

Every Night Market in San Francisco Bay Area in 2024Every Night Market in San Francisco Bay Area in 2024
By - posted 9/25/2024
Bay Area Favorites, Eat & Drink, Fairs & Festivals

The San Francisco Bay Area is set to host a series of bustling, open-air markets and nighttime events in 2024. Here’s the latest, updated July 17, 2024. Bay Area Night Markets 2024 Castro Night Market Select 3rd Fridays – Kicks off October 18, 2024 Time: 5-9 pm 18th St. & Castro St., San Francisco, CA FREE The more...

Where to Go Apple Picking: Bay Area + Northern California Guide (2024)Where to Go Apple Picking: Bay Area + Northern California Guide (2024)
By - posted 9/6/2024
Bay Area Favorites, Bay Area Updates, Fall, Outdoorsy, Road Trip

Want fresh apples? It doesn’t get any fresher than straight from the tree. There are lots of local farms near San Francisco where you can pick your own apples. Peak apple-picking season near the Bay Area is typically September and October. But don’t wait – many people who wait until later more...

Famous Bay Area Librarian Honored With His Own Library CardFamous Bay Area Librarian Honored With His Own Library Card
By - posted 8/15/2024
Bay Area Favorites, Brand New, Local Icons

Viral sensation Mychal Threets is a former Solano County librarian who rose to fame through his joyous posts about the library, sharing stories about positive library encounters, library kids, book recommendations and library joy. Now, the uplifting PBS Kids’ resident librarian, is getting his own library card. Thanks to SF Chronicle more...

Where to Go Berry Picking in the Bay Area in Summer 2024Where to Go Berry Picking in the Bay Area in Summer 2024
By - posted 6/26/2024
Bay Area Favorites, Outdoorsy, Things to Do

Want fresh, juicy berries? It doesn’t get any fresher than straight from a Bay Area farm. Escape the city and spend the day in the country. There are lots of local farms near San Francisco where you can pick your own berries. Plus, many local farms grow veggies too so that more...

SF's Bob's Donuts is Moving! (Just One Block Away)SF’s Bob’s Donuts is Moving! (Just One Block Away)
By - posted 6/18/2024
Bay Area Favorites, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco

Thanks for KRON4 and Hoodline for letting us know that, although our favorite late-night donut shop is closing down its original Polk Street location, it’s not all bad news. After over 50 years of serving up hot donuts at 1621 Polk Street @ Clay, the iconic Bob’s Donuts 24/7 donut haven more...

SF's Iconic Anchor Brewing is Coming BackSF’s Iconic Anchor Brewing is Coming Back
By - posted 6/4/2024
Bay Area Favorites, Eat & Drink, Reopening, San Francisco

Thanks to SF Gate for sharing the news that San Francisco’s iconic Anchor Brewing is making a return. Shepherd Futures, the family office of Chobani CEO and founder, Hamdi Ulukaya, today announced its acquisition of the assets of Anchor Brewing Company (Anchor), America’s first craft brewery, for an undisclosed amount. The more...