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Castro Theatre Unveils 2026 Lineup After $41 Million Renovation
Bay Area Favorites, Bay Area Updates, Reopening, San Francisco After a massive (and controversial) $41 million restoration, San Francisco’s iconic Castro Theatre is finally making its grand return in 2026, and the first lineup is stacked. The century-old landmark will reopen in February with a 20-night, sold-out Sam Smith residency, followed by concerts, comedy, film screenings and community events that more...
SF’s Giant Free Science Festival Is Back & Now in a Lush Mini Forest
Bay Area Favorites, San Francisco After a three-year break, the Bay Area Science Festival returns to San Francisco. This year, the free, hands-on science extravaganza takes over UCSF’s Mission Bay campus, now surrounded by leafy lawns, pine groves, and a vibe that is part city, part mini science forest. The festival was previously held at Oracle more...
SF’s Legendary La Taqueria Featured in 2025 Michelin Guide
Bay Area Favorites, Eat & Drink San Francisco’s Mission District just got another reason to celebrate La Taqueria. The beloved spot located at 2889 Mission St., famous for its riceless Mission-style burritos and lines that stretch down the block, is officially listed in the 2025 Michelin Guide. While Michelin has been quietly recommending La Taqueria since 2019, more...
SF’s “Terror Vault” 1874 Halloween Haunt is Back for 2025 ($10 Off Tix)
Bay Area Favorites, Deals, Get Out: Events, Halloween, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco, Sponsored San Francisco’s premiere haunted attraction returns for 2025 with “Hexed” an all-new, bigger, and more terrifying theatrical and immersive experience from the insane mind of Peaches Christ. Brand new for 2025: Coming this fall to Terror Vault…Three witches, spread across the globe, each from a different cultural and mystical tradition, converge to more...
Bay Area Fall Guide 2025: Pumpkin Patches, Fall Colors & Corn Mazes
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...
The “SF Street Food Festival” is Back After 5-Year Break (Nov. 8-9)
Bay Area Favorites, Community, Eat & Drink, Fairs & Festivals, Fall, Only in San Francisco, Outdoor Dining, Outdoorsy, Reopening, San Francisco After a five-year break, the San Francisco Street Food Festival returns November 8-9, 2025 at a new waterfront location – China Basin Park in Mission Rock. The two-day event, named “Best Food Festival in the Country” by CNN, marks La Cocina’s 20th anniversary and brings together more than 25 La Cocina alumni more...
CA’s 3rd-Largest Farmers Market to Launch Big 2027 Upgrade
Bay Area Favorites, Groceries / Supermarkets After more than a decade of planning, Marin’s farmers market is finally getting a forever home. The Agricultural Institute of Marin (AIM), the nonprofit behind some of the Bay Area’s biggest markets, just signed a 40-year lease with Marin County to create a permanent market space at the Marin County Civic more...
Bay Area’s Best Pumpkin Patches for 2025
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...
Where to Go Apple Picking: Bay Area + Northern California Guide (2025)
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...
SF’s Favorite Albino Gator Turns 30
Adorable, Bay Area Favorites, Celebrations San Francisco’s most famous swamp king is hitting the big 3-0, and the California Academy of Sciences is throwing him a party all September long. Claude, the Academy’s beloved albino alligator, officially turns 30 on September 15, but the celebrations run September 1-30 with giveaways, scavenger hunts, cupcakes, cocktails, and more...
After 60 Years, SF’s Renowned Edinburgh Castle Pub Closes
Bars, Bay Area Favorites, Goodbye San Francisco’s Edinburgh Castle Pub has closed after more than six decades on Geary Street. The Scottish-themed dive first opened at 950 Geary St in 1959 and became a hangout for writers, artists, and locals. Irvine Welsh even staged the U.S. debut of Trainspotting here before it hit the big screen. more...
Bay Area’s “Cut Your Own” Christmas Tree Farms 2025
Bay Area Favorites, Christmas, Outdoorsy Love the smell of pine and got a hankering for a real Christmas tree? Ditch the paved asphalt lot for a real Christmas tree farm with plenty of charm and festive activities to really get you into the holiday spirit. Here’s a list of fantastic Bay Area Christmas Tree Farms for more...
Alamo Square “Painted Lady” Hosts Rare Pop-up Museum
Artsy Fartsy, Bay Area Favorites, Brand New, Get Out: Events, Museums / Cultural Institutions, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco For the first time ever, one of San Francisco’s iconic “Painted Ladies” on Alamo Square is opening its doors to the public – and it’s housing a rare pop-up art museum from local street artist fnnch. Inside you’ll find street artist fnnch’s Honey Bear paintings over the last 10 years. There more...
Bay Area Cult Fav “Zachary’s Pizza” Opening New East Bay Spot
Bay Area Favorites, East Bay, Eat & Drink Zachary’s Chicago Pizza is expanding with a new location planned for downtown Livermore. The East Bay-based chain is set to open its latest restaurant at 2470 First Street sometime this fall. The Livermore site will become the sixth location for the employee-owned company, which has steadily grown since opening its more...
Every Night Market in San Francisco Bay Area in 2025
Bay Area Favorites, Eat & Drink, Fairs & Festivals, Night Market The San Francisco Bay Area is set to host a series of bustling, open-air markets and nighttime events in 2025. Please note, we’re continuing to update this guide. Here’s the latest, updated June 24, 2025. Bay Area Night Markets 2025 San Francisco Castro Night Market – Every 3rd Friday, 5-10p – 18th & more...
