Fairs & Festivals
Experience botanical bliss as Pier 39 transforms into a Bayside floral wonderland during the annual Tulipmania flower festival. Thousands of tulips and other whimsical floral displays adorn Pier 39′s two levels throughout this colorful event. Garden enthusiasts are invited to take a free Tulipmania tour, guided by a landscaping expert, daily more...
Come help kick off 2013 with a procession that gives a taste of what the larger Lunar New Year parade will bring. The mini parade begins at historic St. Mary’s Square, follows the original parade route down Grant Avenue and proceeds to the Flower Fair’s main stage on Washington Street below more...
In honor of Living History Day 2013, join the American Civil War Association in commemorations of the Sesquicentennial of the Civil War 2011-2015. Watch the historic Fort Point come to life with infantry and artillery drill, music, marching, and colorful Civil War soldier uniforms. Talks and demonstrations are held throughout the day. Civil War Days more...
Celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday, January 21, 2013 with a day of volunteering opportunities, parades, speeches, art exhibits, live music and festivals.
Stroll around Dogpatch hunting for free drinks, chocolate tastings, free photo booths and tons more during The Bold Italic’s “3rd Base” Microhood crawl. This annual mini neighbhorhood festival focuses on a tiny sliver of Dogpatch around 3rd Street and 22nd Street on Thursday, January 17, 2013 from 6-8pm. Free, but RSVP is required. This time around, even more more...
See top skaters perform right in Union Square at 4th annual “Celebration of Bay Area Figure Skating” outdoor ice show on Wednesday January 9, 2013 from 6pm to 7:30pm which is free and open to the public. 2013 Union Square Ice Show Wednesday, January 9, 2013 (6pm) Union Square, SF FREE The event kicks off more...
Santa and his tree may get most of the pub, but the the Festival of Lights can thrown down some seriously fun events too. Not only is there a 25-foot-tall menorah and festival in Union Square for Chanukah 2012, but there’s also a kosher beer party, a festival in Ghirardelli Square, more...
Share the warm aloha spirit and come to a free pop-up luau at the “Aloha on Ice” Hawaiian Festival at the Holiday Ice Rink at Embarcadero Center presented by Hawaiian Airlines on December 7, 2012. And while not a full-on luau (we don’t expect to see a giant pig at this event) it still more...
Come celebrate Christmas in San Francisco City Hall with Mayor Ed Lee and the 7th Annual World Tree of Hope Celebration with free wine, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and sweets on December 4, 2012. The Rainbow World Fund’s World Tree of Hope is a holiday tree in the Rotunda of San Francisco more...
Enjoy a winter fireworks display and a special free “Disney on Ice” performance which takes place on the outdoor ice rink on Justin Herman Plaza as The Embarcadero Center hosts their 26th Annual free winter carnival and lighting ceremony when more than 17,000 lights illuminate the San Francisco Skyline. 2012 Embarcadero Lighting Ceremony Friday, more...
Photo credit: Cory & Catska Ench The world’s largest Mousetrap board game uses the tools of wonder and excitement to plant the seeds of curiosity with a 25 ton Rube Goldberg-type machine. Come join Peralta Junction for the Grand Opening of The Life Size Game of Mousetrap, a visually stunning work of science inspired art and performance: more...
For the first time ever, Dew Tour lands in San Francisco for the Toyota City Championships. Located in the Civic Center Plaza, October 18-21, 2012, the 4-day action sports and lifestyle festival is completely Free. The Toyota City Championships features Skate, BMX, FMX and music plus athlete autograph sessions, Skate and more...
The 13th annual Litquake, features 163 events and more than 850 authors throughout San Francisco from October 5-13, 2012. Litquake seeks to foster interest in literature for people of all ages, perpetuate a sense of literary community, and provide a vibrant forum for Bay Area writing as a complement to the city’s music, film, more...
Sample over 100 different brands of spirits and booze at the 2012 Craft Spirits Carnival a huge carnival festival at Fort Mason Center on October 13-14, 2012. Tastings of 100+ craft spirits brands Vaudeville-style entertainment Funcheap Exclusive price – $27 tickets – includes all tastings and entertainment Enjoy unlimited tastings of over 100 craft more...
October 5th through the 7th marks the 2012 rendition of one of the largest (and free-est) music festivals in the country: San Francisco’s own Hardly Strictly Bluegrass. Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2012 Three days, six stages – over 750,000 attendees and 80+ bands – Friday, Saturday, Sunday, October 5-7, 2012 (11a-7p) – Hellman more...
