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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 Polk Street "Trick or Treat" Trail 2023SF’s Polk Street “Trick or Treat” Trail 2023
By - posted 10/27/2023
Fairs & Festivals, Halloween, San Francisco, Sponsored

Join Discover Polk CBD, Russian Hill Neighbors, and Polk District Merchants for a family friendly Halloween event. Bouncy house, Halloween tunes, and a costume contest for kids, families, and dogs with fun prizes including gift certificates to your favorite Polk Street merchants. Don’t miss Storefront trick or treating on Polk between more...

SF's Huge "TreasureFest" Returns to Treasure Island in 2024SF’s Huge “TreasureFest” Returns to Treasure Island in 2024
By - posted 9/19/2023
Artsy Fartsy, Bay Area Favorites, Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco, Things to Do

For the first time since November 2019, the massive “TreasureFest” makes its return to Treasure Island on February 24-25, 2024. Announced on September 19, 2023, Treasure Fest, a huge 18,000+ weekend festival will once again take over the eastern side of Treasure Island for 11 monthly weekend-long festivals starting in February more...

SF's Union Square Ice Rink is Back for 2023-24 (Nov. 1 - Jan. 15)SF’s Union Square Ice Rink is Back for 2023-24 (Nov. 1 – Jan. 15)
By - posted 9/19/2023
Fairs & Festivals, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco

San Francisco’s only outdoor ice rink, the Safeway Holiday Ice Rink returns to Union Square for the 2023-24 holiday season and will host favorite on-ice traditions including Learn to Skate, Drag Queens On Ice, Flashback Fridays, Simba Saturdays, Silent Skate, and Polar Bear Skate. SKATING SESSIONS AND HOURS (2023-24) The ice rink more...

SF to Host Up to 3 New Huge GG Park Concerts in 2024SF to Host Up to 3 New Huge GG Park Concerts in 2024
By - posted 9/12/2023
Bay Area Updates, Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco

Plan for Concerts in Golden Gate Park and Downtown Plazas Approved New agreement will bring concert series to San Francisco annually for three years as part of the City’s economic revitalization efforts Today the City’s plans for a series of ticketed concerts in Golden Gate Park following Outside Lands Festival and three more...

Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Unveils Final Lineup For 2023Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Unveils Final Lineup For 2023
By - posted 9/12/2023
Bay Area Favorites, Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Parks & Beaches

Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Unveils Final Lineup For 2023 Additions Include: Bettye LaVette, Big Richard, Buddy Miller, Cassandra Lewis, Dawes, deadramones, Della Mae, Dry Branch Fire Squad, The Go To Hell Man Band, The Jerry Douglas Band, Jimmie Dale Gilmore & The West Texas Exiles, Jon Langford & The Bright Shiners, Laurie Lewis & more...

SF's Fort Mason Food Truck Parties Back for Fall 2023 w/ 8 Themed Food PartiesSF’s Fort Mason Food Truck Parties Back for Fall 2023 w/ 8 Themed Food Parties
By - posted 8/16/2023
Eat & Drink, Fairs & Festivals, Get Out: Events, Only in San Francisco

With Fogust behind us and beautiful Bay Area fall coming quick, Off the Grid is making its return to Fort Mason Center with 8 themed Friday night food fests between September 1 – October 27. Theme nights include a celebration of San Francisco, Asian holiday Mid-Autumn Moon Festival, a taco takeover, more...

How to Get Free BART Ticket for Outside Lands 2023How to Get Free BART Ticket for Outside Lands 2023
By - posted 8/11/2023
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Transportation

After Caltrain suspended service between San Francisco and Millbrae Stations during the weekend of Outside Lands, BART is coming to the rescue. On Friday morning, BART announced that they’ll be providing free roundtrip BART tickets to Caltrain riders at the Millbrae Station on Saturday and Sunday from 10a-2p (or while more...

Here's Every San Francisco Street Closed For Outside Lands 2023Here’s Every San Francisco Street Closed For Outside Lands 2023
By - posted 8/11/2023
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, San Francisco

Friday, Aug. 11 through Sunday, Aug. 13: Outside Lands will be held in Golden Gate Park from noon to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and from noon to 9:35 p.m. on Sunday. Attendance of over 225,000 participants is expected over the course of the weekend. The event is expected to more...

SF Gets Brand New Waterfront Market (Starting August 6)SF Gets Brand New Waterfront Market (Starting August 6)
By - posted 8/1/2023
Brand New, Fairs & Festivals, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco

There’s a new market on the block, and it’s at your soon-to-be new favorite park! The San Francisco Parks Alliance are partnering with Sunset Mercantile to bring this new market series, The Park Market, to Dogpatch’s best kept secret, Crane Cove Park. Each themed market will feature local makers, live music, more...

SF Hosts Four Day "Civic Center Carnival" in August 2023SF Hosts Four Day “Civic Center Carnival” in August 2023
By - posted 7/31/2023
Fairs & Festivals, Fun & Games, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco

Mayor London N. Breed announced today the upcoming arrival of Civic Center Carnival, a vibrant four-day carnival that promises to infuse the heart of the Civic Center with summer delights and thrilling family entertainment. Civic Center Carnival will kick off Thursday, Aug. 24 and run through Sunday, Aug. 27, on Fulton Street more...

Hardly Strictly Bluegrass' First 2023 Lineup HintsHardly Strictly Bluegrass’ First 2023 Lineup Hints
By - posted 7/25/2023
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates

One of the largest, free-est and beloved music festivals in the country. Be one of over 750,000 attendees over the three-day musical extravaganza in beautiful Golden Gate Park. Save the date as Hardly Strictly Bluegrass makes its return for 2023. Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2023 Friday- Sunday, September 29 – October 1, 2023 Six more...

Bay Area's Complete Outdoor Movie Guide (Summer 2023)Bay Area’s Complete Outdoor Movie Guide (Summer 2023)
By - posted 7/14/2023
Fairs & Festivals, Free Movie Screenings, Outdoorsy

Summer means the weather (usually) gets a little warmer in the Bay Area and all the outdoor movie screens pop up. So get ready to bring a blanket, pack a picnic (and smuggle in a bottle of wine) and watch a movie under the stars. San Francisco Sundown Cinema 2023 San Francisco hosts more...

SF Hosts 2023 Frida Kahlo Festival (July 8-23)SF Hosts 2023 Frida Kahlo Festival (July 8-23)
By - posted 7/7/2023
Artsy Fartsy, Fairs & Festivals, San Francisco

Frida Kahlo loved San Francisco, and Fiestas Fridas show how much we have come to love her in return, in our own unique style, of course. In the 10th year celebrating the inimitable painter (1907-1954), Fiestas Fridas features music, activities and numerous opportunities to demonstrate devotion. SF’s Fiestas Fridas 2023 Schedule of more...

SF's Thrive City Hosts Free Outdoor “Pride Comedy Night”SF’s Thrive City Hosts Free Outdoor “Pride Comedy Night”
By - posted 6/22/2023
Fairs & Festivals, Get Out: Events, LGBTQ+, Pride, San Francisco

Thrive City invites everyone to this amazing free LGBTQ+ comedy festival at Chase Center on June 22nd! Outside and out loud is when breakthrough acts shine their brightest. Thrive City is tearing the roof off live entertainment with our can’t miss comedy lineup geared toward mature audiences. Pride Comedy Night presented by more...