Enjoy a winter fireworks display, and a special free Disney on Ice performance of “Frozen” which takes place on the outdoor ice rink in Justin Herman Plaza during Embarcadero Center’s 29th Annual Building Lighting Ceremony when more than 16,000 lights illuminate the San Francisco skyline. 2015 Embarcadero Lighting Ceremony Friday, November 20, 2015 – 4-6 pm: Winter more...

The Howard Zinn Bookfair, a celebration of the books that make us rethink our roles in the world and connect people with hidden histories, will be held at CCSF Mission Campus. The day-long fair also celebrates the legacy of Howard Zinn, author of Peoples’ History of the United States. 60 booksellers and close more...

Experience the widest selection of products and services to work green, play green and live green – from food, fashion and health, to energy, construction and design at the Green Festival, featuring something for everyone interested in living a more sustainable and healthier life. 2015 Green Festival San Francisco November 13-15, 2015 Cow Palace, San more...

Get ready to unleash your inner scientist as AT&T Park once again becomes a science wonderland that concludes the Bay Area Science Festival with the annual Discovery Days at AT&T Park – a free science extravaganza. There will hundreds of hands-on activities, opportunities to meet local scientists and engineers, and plenty of fun and educational more...

Now is a community festival akin to SXSW and they’ll be taking over the neighborhoods around San Francisco’s iconic Panhandle (plus a few all over the city) to produce a week of mostly free events twice a year – in the spring and in the fall. Hundreds of people will contribute to a neighborhood-wide more...

SFMusic Day champions a diverse cross-section of the Bay Area’s vibrant musical community in a free, accessible and rewarding atmosphere. More than 30 established and emerging ensembles of various genres—including early music, chamber music, new music, jazz and creative music—will perform concurrently throughout the day in the building’s Herbst Theater and Green more...

Dress up your pet and head to the annual Pet Pride Day featuring on site adoptions, rescue partners, a parade, food, kids activities, pet costumes and, of course, pet tricks in Sharon Meadow in Golden Gate Park. 2015 Pet Pride Day Sunday, October 25, 2015 | 11 am to 3 pm Sharon Meadow, Golden Gate more...

Sunday Streets (March – October 2015) is San Francisco’s official block party – a sorta-monthly roving neighborhood celebration and five hour street party where the streets are closed to vehicles, so pedestrians, roller skaters, bicyclists, yoga classes, and everyone except for cars can take over the streets for an afternoon. Funcheap is proud more...

The BBoy Connection Jam is back with free dance classes, lock and pop showcases, DJs, graffiti art, dance and cypher battles and more during Sunday Streets with the highlight being the Kids Dance Battle. The BBoy Connection Jam Sunday, October 18, 2015 | 11 am to 4 pm Valencia and 23rd, The Mission, SF FREE Think of more...

Come on down to Clarion Alley Mural Project, nestled between Mission and Valencia and 17th and 18th, and check out the murals while listening to some great tunes as well. In the spirit of Clarion, it’s free for everyone. They are taking donations to help buy paint for the next year more...

Created by the Bay Area’s scientific, cultural, and educational institutions, the Bay Area Science Festival returns to San Francisco for 10 days of science and technology lectures, games, art exhibits, workshops, hand-on activities and more at a locations throughout the Bay Area. 2015 Bay Area Science Festival October 22 – November 7, 2015 All over San more...

Wharf Fest celebrates the legacy of SF’s historic waterfront and invites you to come after the tourist season hoard has departed, but before San Francisco’s fab fall climate fades away. 2015 Wharf Fest Saturday, October 24, 2015 | Noon to 4 pm Fisherman’s Wharf, San Francisco FREE festival, but tickets required for annual  chowder tasting 2015 Clam Chowder Competition & more...

See a display of gigantic heavyweight champion pumpkins, two stages of entertainment, and the Great Pumpkin Parade at the annual Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival. 2015 Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival October 17–18, 2015 | 9 am to 5 pm Historic Main Street, Downtown Half Moon Bay FREE Dave Dravecky, former Giants more...

Come to one of the city’s oldest celebrations of heritage and the longest-running Italian-American parade in the nation – a bright and colorful San Francisco institution since it was established in 1868. The parade is part of the Columbus Day celebration in North Beach which also includes the long-running Columbus Day Bazaar. 2015 Italian more...

The world-renowned Noriega Street will be home to the 2nd Annual Ocean Beach Music and Art Festival (formerly Outer Noriega Street Fair) featuring six stages, over 10 food vendors, two beer gardens, over 20 live music acts, live art installations, a kids zone, a mobile petting zoo, and a pumpkin patch.  2015 Ocean Beach more...