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70¢ Scoops at SF's Iconic 1953 Ice Cream Shop70¢ Scoops at SF’s Iconic 1953 Ice Cream Shop
By - posted 7/16/2023
Bay Area Favorites, Celebrations, Eat & Drink, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco, Summer, Wow

Mitchell’s Ice Cream celebrates 70 years in San Francisco with a special anniversary deal on National Ice Cream Day. On Saturday, July 16, 2023, get 70¢ single scoops (or go baller and get a double scoop for $1.40) for any regular cone and cup. The promotion for the historic ice cream more...

The Biggest Fireworks Shows in the Bay Area (2023)The Biggest Fireworks Shows in the Bay Area (2023)
By - posted 7/3/2023
4th of July, Celebrations

San Francisco As long as the fog stays away, this is an awesome synchronized fireworks show that’s typically set off from two barges north of Pier 39 and Aquatic Park. Watch from Coit Tower, Tank Hill, Bernal Heights or the piers at the end of Fort Mason. July 4, 2023  View the SF more...

Summer Solstice: The Longest Days of the YearSummer Solstice: The Longest Days of the Year
By - posted 6/21/2023
Celebrations

Bay Area to Host 2026 Super Bowl at Levi's StadiumBay Area to Host 2026 Super Bowl at Levi’s Stadium
By - posted 5/23/2023
Brand New, Celebrations

The Super Bowl is headed back to the Bay Area after 10 years. The NFL announced on Monday that Super Bowl LX (that’s 60 for those who don’t know their roman numerals) will be hosted at Levi’s Stadium, the 49ers home in Santa Clara in 2026. And although things can change, more...

Contra Costa County Offers Unique Weddings at Vintage Car Museum for Valentine's DayContra Costa County Offers Unique Weddings at Vintage Car Museum for Valentine’s Day
By - posted 2/9/2023
Celebrations, East Bay, Valentine's Day

By Tony Hicks, Bay City News Foundation For people in love with another human and cars, the Contra Costa Clerk-Recorder’s Office has a special Valentine’s Day deal. The office will host a “Destination Weddings” event at the Martinez Cobra Museum for Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2023. Sixteen marriage ceremonies will be more...

49ers Host Official Playoff Watch Parties in SF & San Jose (Jan. 22)49ers Host Official Playoff Watch Parties in SF & San Jose (Jan. 22)
By - posted 1/20/2023
Celebrations, Super Bowl, Support the Bay

By Heather Allen, Bay City News Foundation The San Francisco 49ers are hosting watch parties in San Jose, San Francisco and Mexico City for fans who can’t go in person to Sunday’s NFC divisional playoff game at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara. The 49ers will host the Dallas Cowboys in the more...

SF Chinatown's Firecrackers & Lion Dancing Every SaturdaySF Chinatown’s Firecrackers & Lion Dancing Every Saturday
By - posted 12/21/2022
Celebrations, Fun & Games, San Francisco

San Francisco Chinatown is celebrating every Saturday with firecrackers and lion dancing. Hundreds of firecrackers will be set off at 3 pm in front of The Wok Shop, at 718 Grant Ave, San Francisco, along with a lively lion dance. And yes, they’ll be hosting this event even on the Christmas more...

Bay Area Holiday Tradition "Bethlehem A.D." Ending After 30 YearsBay Area Holiday Tradition “Bethlehem A.D.” Ending After 30 Years
By - posted 12/13/2022
Bay Area Favorites, Celebrations, Christmas

Thanks to SF Gate for sharing the news that one of the USA’s largest living nativity scenes is hosting its final Bethlehem A.D.. a Bay Area tradition for the past 30 years. Sadly, the “Disneyland of Nativity scenes” is hosting its last event in 2022 because the land has been more...

"SantaCon": SF's City-Wide Santa Pub Crawl is Back for 2022“SantaCon”: SF’s City-Wide Santa Pub Crawl is Back for 2022
By - posted 12/7/2022
Bars, Bay Area Favorites, Celebrations, Fun & Games, San Francisco

“SantaCon” is San Francisco’s annual city-wide Santas-only pub crawl happening on Saturday, December 10, 2022. Join the private SantaCon SF Facebook Group Get details on 2022 events at the public SantaCon SF Facebook group This flash mob-type event brings together hundreds of slightly sober people dressed in Santa costumes parading around the city, visiting more...

2022 World Cup Village & Watch Parties Coming to SF2022 World Cup Village & Watch Parties Coming to SF
By - posted 11/26/2022
Celebrations, San Francisco

This November and December, San Francisco’s downtown comes alive with soccer. Street Soccer USA and the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department are hosting a free World Cup Village – combining public viewing parties alongside food, entertainment, and family-friendly activities – for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The month-long World Cup more...

Alcatraz's Sunrise Ceremony for Indigenous People’s Day (Oct. 10)Alcatraz’s Sunrise Ceremony for Indigenous People’s Day (Oct. 10)
By - posted 10/8/2022
Celebrations, Community

The Indigenous Peoples Sunrise Ceremonies are annual events held on Alcatraz Island to honor the Indigenous Peoples of America and to promote their rights. Held annually since 1975, the Alcatraz ceremonies commemorate the protest event of 1969 where the Alcatraz-Red Power Movement (ARPM) occupied the Island. The Indigenous Peoples’ Day Sunrise Gathering more...

San Francisco Critical Mass 30th Anniversary Bike Ride (Sept. 30)San Francisco Critical Mass 30th Anniversary Bike Ride (Sept. 30)
By - posted 8/31/2022
Causes, Celebrations, Have Your Voice Heard, Outdoorsy

Critical Mass was founded in 1992 in San Francisco. September 2022 marks 30 years of Critical Mass in San Francisco, and to celebrate they’re hosting a big anniversary ride. Meet up at 5:30 pm in Embarcadero Plaza, and roll out at 6:30 pm. Critical Mass is a bike ride, a celebration, and protest more...

BART's 50th Anniversary Party w/ Free Arcade Games (Sept 3-9)BART’s 50th Anniversary Party w/ Free Arcade Games (Sept 3-9)
By - posted 8/26/2022
Celebrations, Fun & Games, Transportation

Happy Birthday, BART! BART celebrates 50 years, and in September, BART is hosting a series of free, family-friendly events to celebrate its golden anniversary and thank patrons for riding. Powell Street Station Video Games Saturday, September 3–Friday, September 9, 2022 Powell St. Station concourse level between BART secondary Station Agent booth and Muni agent more...

"Mr. Happy Face" Declared World's Ugliest Dog at Bay Area Fair“Mr. Happy Face” Declared World’s Ugliest Dog at Bay Area Fair
By - posted 6/26/2022
Celebrations, Fairs & Festivals

With a lolling tongue, googly eyes and a head of spectacularly stringy grey-white hair, Jeneda Benally’s Chihuahua-mix pooch would probably strike anyone as an excellent contender for the world’s ugliest dog. On a hot day in Petaluma Friday, it became official. The inaptly named “Mr. Happy Face” triumphed over nine other more...

Warriors 2022 NBA Championship ParadeWarriors 2022 NBA Championship Parade
By - posted 6/19/2022
Celebrations

Congratulations to the Golden State Warriors on winning the NBA Finals…. again. The 2022 NBA Champion Golden State Warriors and the City of San Francisco will host a Championship Parade to honor the 2022 NBA Champion Golden State Warriors on Monday, June 20, beginning at 11:20 a.m. The parade will begin more...