Fun & Games
PBS’ Antiques Roadshow is Coming to Bay Area’s Filoli (June 22)
Artsy Fartsy, Fun & Games PBS’ Antiques Roadshow is hitting the road once again and making a stop in the Bay Area. On Wednesday, June 22, the hit TV show will be filming in Woodside at Filoli Historic House & Garden. How to Get Free Tickets Now through March 21, 2022, you can submit your entry online more...
SF’s “Soapbox Derby” Returns for First Time Since 1978
Artsy Fartsy, Brand New, Fun & Games, Museums / Cultural Institutions, San Francisco Witness Bay Area creativity in overdrive when SFMOMA’s Soapbox Derby returns to McLaren Park for the first time in more than 40 years. The original artists’ derbies from the 1970s are legendary events in our history. Between the two races in 1975 and 1978, the museum commissioned cars and trophies more...
Brand New Roller Rink Opens in Emeryville
Brand New, East Bay, Fun & Games Thanks to 510Families for sharing the news that a brand new roller rink has opened in Emeryville. Aloha Fun Center is located at 5625 Bay St. across from H&M in the former Old Navy spot. The new roller rink has an arcade and live DJs. Skate admission is $15, but the more...
Yes, Muir Woods Still Has a Payphone
Fun & Games, Getting Help Muir Woods is not known for having great cell reception, but thankfully, the park still has an old-school payphone that might just come in handy one day. National Parks preserve history, including this payphone! Muir Woods has no service. #PlanLikeaRanger! 💰 Bring quarters for a payphone. Snap a selfie! 🏎️ Don’t expect to more...
Take a Swing on SF’s Only Flying Trapeze
Fun & Games, Reopening, San Francisco, What's Closed / What's Open One of the most fun Friday night experiences in San Francisco is back for the first time in almost 2 years! For just $5, you can run away and join the circus! $5 Friday is perfect for a unique date or night out with friends. Please note this event is for more...
“Dance-O-Ween” SF’s Epic Roving Costumed Dance Party is Back for 2021
Celebrations, Fun & Games, Halloween, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco It’s almost Halloween, and if you listen close, you can hear the streets calling your name. There will be speakers. There will be Mariah Carey. There will be giant costumes. And as always, there will be bizarre tricks and treats along the way as we walk, dance, and wind our way more...
“Thriller” SF’s New Arcade Bar Opens Oct. 29
Brand New, Eat & Drink, Fun & Games, San Francisco Opening Friday, October 29, 2021 Proof Positive Partners, the team behind Westwood and Wilder in San Francisco, will introduce Thriller Social Club, located at 508 4th Street, San Francisco, in a former SoMa foundry that features a custom wood-fire pizza oven. ADDRESS: 508 4th Street, San Francisco HOURS: Wednesday to Saturday, 4:00 more...
Bay Area Trying to be FIFA World Cup Host Site in 2026
Bay Area Updates, Celebrations, Fun & Games Bay Area politicians and business leaders later this week are hosting international soccer officials on a tour of Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara as part of the region’s bid to be a host for the 2026 World Cup. The soccer governing body FIFA is coming to the Bay Area on Friday more...
SF’s Bob’s Donuts Stars in Fun New YouTube Series
Brand New, City Insight, Fun & Games, Only in San Francisco, Transportation Thanks to SF Gate for sharing the news that a new comedy web series has launched and it stars San Francisco’s Bob’s Donuts. Taking a riff from Jerry Seinfeld’s “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee” is San Francisco’s “Comedians on Bicycles Getting Bob’s” streaming on YouTube. Comedian Sarah Katz-Hyman meets guests for a more...
SF Arcade Bar “Emporium” Now Has Weekly Free Game Token Night
Brand New, Freebies, Fun & Games, San Francisco Emporium Arcade Bar San Francisco, the dynamic venue known for its classic arcade games, colorful, fun-loving atmosphere, and renowned drink menu, now offers four free game tokens for residents with a valid California I.D. during locals’ night every Monday. Emporium Arcade Bar offers guests a variety of games, including classic arcade more...
SF’s New “Bloomtown” Giant Inflatable Dahlias & Scavenger Hunt
Artsy Fartsy, Brand New, Fun & Games, Only in San Francisco Join us on Union Street to discover the magic of Bloomtown, a multi-layered, interactive art experience taking place on Union Street, between Steiner and Gough from September 15 to November 15, 2021. In partnership with Building 180, SF Parks Alliance is bringing eight large-scale inflatable dahlias and multiple never before seen more...
SPIN Ping Pong Club Reopens In SF After 18 Months
Brand New, Fun & Games, Reopening, What's Closed / What's Open SPIN announced that it just reopened its 12,000 sq ft San Francisco ping pong club for the first time since the beginning of the pandemic. Reopening day was Tuesday, September 7, 2021. Currently there are no happy hours or special prices (so everything is full price), but SPIN told Funcheap that more...
California’s 2021 Free Fishing Day (Sept. 4)
Fun & Games, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches Have you ever felt the excitement of watching your bobber suddenly jiggle, then dive out of sight? Or feeling the tap-tap-tap of a bass as it tastes the worm on the end of your line? Or having a salmon practically tear the rod out of your hands as it smashes more...
SF’s “Joey The Cat” is Now #1 Skee Ball Player in the World (Again)
Bay Area Favorites, Celebrations, Fun & Games Congrats to San Francisco’s Joey The Cat on earning his spot at the #1 Skeeball player in the world. On August 12th, 2021 after a 17 month hiatus from competitive gameplay, The Kid put his title of #1 roller in the world on the line with a rematch of Joey the more...
SF’s Free Arcade Game Night is Back August 3
Freebies, Fun & Games, Get Out: Events, Reopening, What's Closed / What's Open Paid rent in SF? Hella Broke? Then first Tuesdays are the night for you. The Detour hosts “Free Play Tuesday” with all arcade games on free play with purchase from the bar. Come enjoy all the video game glory from today and yesteryear while enjoying delicious craft beer & cocktails. Free more...
