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SF's "Terror Vault" 1874 Halloween Haunt is Back for Spring ($20 Off Tix)SF’s “Terror Vault” 1874 Halloween Haunt is Back for Spring ($20 Off Tix)
By - posted 2/8/2024
Bay Area Favorites, Deals, Get Out: Events, Halloween, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco, Sponsored

San Francisco’s premiere haunted attraction returns for a brand new season with “The Initiation” an all-new, bigger, and more terrifying theatrical and immersive experience from the insane mind of Peaches Christ. Brand new for Spring 2024: After a completely sold out run in Halloween, Terror Vault is taking over The Mint once more...

SF's 2024 Chinese New Year Parade w/ Awkwafina as Grand MarshallSF’s 2024 Chinese New Year Parade w/ Awkwafina as Grand Marshall
By - posted 1/16/2024
Bay Area Favorites, Celebrations, Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Lunar New Year, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco

Named one of the world’s top ten parades, the Chinese New Year Parade in San Francisco is the largest celebration of its kind outside of Asia. It was started in the 1860s and takes place the weekend of the Chinese New Year Community Street Fair (Feb. 24-25, 2024). Typically, nearly 100 more...

SF's 25-Foot Tall Life-Size Victorian Gingerbread House Is Bigger Than EverSF’s 25-Foot Tall Life-Size Victorian Gingerbread House Is Bigger Than Ever
By - posted 12/26/2023
Bay Area Favorites, Christmas, Holidays, San Francisco, Wow

For more than a century, Fairmont San Francisco has enchanted guests with holiday festivities and exuberant ambiance. This season, Fairmont’s elves were back at it once again working overtime to create a dazzling, unparalleled winter display. On display from Thanksgiving through the New Year, the hotel transforms into one of the more...

SF's Beloved (and Oldest) Toy Shop "Jeffrey's Toys" May Close After HolidaysSF’s Beloved (and Oldest) Toy Shop “Jeffrey’s Toys” May Close After Holidays
By - posted 12/22/2023
Bay Area Favorites, City Insight, Getting Help, San Francisco

Sadly, ABC7 has shared the news that San Francisco’s oldest toy store, Jeffrey’s Toys, located at 45 Kearny Street, may sadly close its doors permanently after the holidays. If you have any last-minute Christmas shopping, consider stepping into Jeffrey’s Toys to help keep the family-owned and operated toy store afloat. more...

Where to Ice Skate in the Bay | Winter 2023-24Where to Ice Skate in the Bay | Winter 2023-24
By - posted 12/19/2023
Bay Area Favorites, Things to Do

It’s time to strap on those skates and head outdoors. 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 you can skate year-round. If we more...

SF Honors 12 Historic Businesses With Legacy StatusSF Honors 12 Historic Businesses With Legacy Status
By - posted 12/14/2023
Bay Area Favorites, San Francisco

The San Francisco Small Business Commission continues to recognize longstanding, community-serving, and culturally vital businesses, unanimously approving 12 businesses for the Legacy Business Registry. Currently, a total of 388 businesses have been added to the Legacy Business Registry since it started in 2015. The recent entrants include: City Art Gallery 2.0 (aka more...

Golden Gate Park's Iconic "Stow Lake" Getting A New NameGolden Gate Park’s Iconic “Stow Lake” Getting A New Name
By - posted 12/3/2023
Bay Area Favorites, Only in San Francisco, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches

Thanks to SF Gate for sharing the news that a “short list” of new names for Golden Gate Park’s Stow Lake has been released. The decision comes after years of scrutiny surrounding the lake’s namesake, William Stow – a 19th-century California Assemblymember, who expressed his antisemitism openly throughout his political career. more...

Golden Gate Park’s Lighted Forest is Back for 2023Golden Gate Park’s Lighted Forest is Back for 2023
By - posted 11/24/2023
Artsy Fartsy, Bay Area Favorites, Holiday Lights, San Francisco

San Francisco’s popular “Entwined” Lighted Forest in Golden Gate is back* from December 7, 2023 – April 28, 2024. *Pending permit approval, of course! The Entwined installation is still pending approval. It was reviewed at Wednesday’s Visual Arts Committee meeting, and next will be up for final approval at an upcoming more...

Bay Area's "Cut Your Own" Christmas Tree Farms 2023Bay Area’s “Cut Your Own” Christmas Tree Farms 2023
By - posted 11/22/2023
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. Updated 11/21/23 2023 Bay Area Christmas Tree Farms Confirmed for 2023 Patchen California Christmas more...

Oakland's First Fridays Going On Hiatus Starting in JanuaryOakland’s First Fridays Going On Hiatus Starting in January
By - posted 11/12/2023
Bay Area Favorites, Bay Area Updates, East Bay, Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Oakland

Thanks to KTVU for sharing the unfortunate news that Oakland’s First Fridays block party is going on hiatus. The popular, lively monthly street fair, happening on first Fridays, has announced they will be taking a break from the festival. Although attendance isn’t down, it receives between 15,000 to 35,000 attendees each more...

SF's Holiday Ice Skating Rink at Union Square is Back (2023-24)SF’s Holiday Ice Skating Rink at Union Square is Back (2023-24)
By - posted 11/5/2023
Bay Area Favorites, San Francisco

One of San Francisco’s favorite holiday traditions returns for the 2023-24 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...

Copper Spoon, One of Oakland Few Late-Night Restaurants, Closes DownCopper Spoon, One of Oakland Few Late-Night Restaurants, Closes Down
By - posted 10/31/2023
Bars, Bay Area Favorites, Goodbye, Sponsored, What's Closed / What's Open

One of the few great “after-shift: late night drink and dinner spots in Oakland is closing down for good after six years. A rarity among good restaurants in Oakland (and San Francisco, for that matter) Copper Spoon at 4031 Broadway, served food until 11pm on weekdays and until 12:30am on weekends more...

Bay Area Fall Guide 2023: Pumpkin Patches, Fall Colors & Corn MazesBay Area Fall Guide 2023: Pumpkin Patches, Fall Colors & Corn Mazes
By - posted 10/5/2023
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...

Sen. Diane Feinstein Public Memorial & Funeral at SF's City Hall (Oct. 4-5)Sen. Diane Feinstein Public Memorial & Funeral at SF’s City Hall (Oct. 4-5)
By - posted 10/4/2023
Bay Area Favorites, Brand New, Community, Goodbye, Local Icons, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco

U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, who died last week at the age of 90, will lie in state Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at San Francisco City Hall and a public funeral service will now be held Thursday on the steps of the building. On Wednesday, the public will be invited to pay more...

Bay Area's Best Pumpkin Patches for 2023Bay Area’s Best Pumpkin Patches for 2023
By - posted 10/3/2023
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. Last Updated 10/3/23 San Francisco Clancy’s more...