Fun & Games
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...
DoTheBay’s “Harry Potter Trivia Night” w/ Tons of Prizes
Fun & Games, Sponsored DoTheBay hosts virtual Harry Potter Trivia Night on June 30, 2021 at 7pm with tons of prizes and 100% of donations go to good causes PRIZES TO WIN 🎟️ 4 tickets to Universal Studios Hollywood 🌸 Annie’s Annuals & Perennials $100 Gift Card 🥤 District Tea $50 Gift Card 🌯 Celias more...
SF’s Very First “Book Scavenger Hunt” is Coming June 27
Brand New, City Discoveries, Fun & Games, Only in San Francisco A Book Scavenger Hunt is coming to San Francisco on June 27th and yes, you can keep any books you find. The concept originated in Los Angles 6 months ago, but now it’s coming to San Francisco for the first time. “We’re excited to be starting The S.F. Book Scavenger Hunt. more...
California’s Great America Reopens May 22
Bay Area Updates, Fun & Games, Reopening, Swimming / Waterparks May 22, 2021 will finally mark the end of the 508-day-long closure California’s Great America endured due to the COVID-19 pandemic. After a year and a half, the amusement park is finally able to welcome guests back and once again showcase the magic we call Great America. With updated rides, new more...
SF’s Emporium Arcade Bar is Now Open 7 Days a Week
Bay Area Updates, Eat & Drink, Fun & Games, Reopening After more than a year of closure, Emporium SF with the largest collection of games in San Francisco with everything from classic arcade games to pool tables to tons of pinball, foosball, skeeball, air hockey, and more, is finally back open 7 days a week. Thanks to Alt 105.3 for sharing more...
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Reopens May 29
Bay Area Updates, Fun & Games, Reopening, Swimming / Waterparks, What's Closed / What's Open Starting May 29, you can now cool down in the East Bay and splish splash down the waterslides or relax in the lazy river. Six Flags Hurricane Harbor in Concord is finally reopening after being closed for 19 months. They were last open in October 2019, when they closed down more...
Brand New Bay Area “Legoland” Opens June 8
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, Fun & Games, Museums / Cultural Institutions A brand new Legoland is opening in the Bay Area. At the new 31,000 square food “Miniland”, discover the San Francisco and the Bay Area in miniature. See miniature LEGO replicas of the Bay Area’s most loved landmarks built from over 1.5 million LEGO bricks. Spot the ghosts at the Winchester Mystery more...
Comic of Stereotypical SF Headlines Goes Big on Reddit
Artsy Fartsy, Fun & Games, Only in San Francisco A humorous tweet by Armand Domalewski which portrays satirical SF headlines spliced with cartoonist Randall Munroe’s webcomic xkcd has made it to the front page of Reddit on the r/sanfrancisco subReddit with 1,4000 upvotes. San Franciscan Domelewski hits the nail on the head with riffs on the San Francisco School Board, homelessness, Golden more...
Family Amusement Park “Gilroy Gardens” Reopens May 22
Bay Area Updates, Fun & Games, Reopening, What's Closed / What's Open After being closed since January 5, 2020, Gilroy Gardens is finally reopening on May 22. Unfortunately, the park would have celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2020, but had to postpone its birthday celebration due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The park never reopened in 2020. Gilroy Gardens is excited to announce our 2021 Opening more...
Bay Area Sports Trivia Night w/ 15 Prizes
Freebies, Fun & Games, Sponsored Get ready to test your knowledge on all things sports. We’ll be including questions on Bay Area sports, sports-themed movies, and even some fictional sports! (Any quidditch fans out there?) 🧹 DoTheBay “Sports Trivia Night” Wednesday, April 28, 2021 | 7p FREE – Limited to 500 team slots RSVP on Facebook ✨ 15 PRIZES TO more...
Free Mother’s Day “Skystar” Ferris Wheel Tix for Moms
Freebies, Fun & Games Skystar, the controversial “temporary” observation wheel in Golden Gate Park is offering free rides for moms on Mother’s Day. Moms can redeem their free tickets in person (no word on exactly how they will validate you are a mother). Everyone else in the group pays full price (unless they are also more...
