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SF's "Joey The Cat" is Now #1 Skee Ball Player in the World (Again)SF’s “Joey The Cat” is Now #1 Skee Ball Player in the World (Again)
By - posted 8/27/2021
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 3SF’s Free Arcade Game Night is Back August 3
By - posted 8/2/2021
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 PrizesDoTheBay’s “Harry Potter Trivia Night” w/ Tons of Prizes
By - posted 6/30/2021
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 27SF’s Very First “Book Scavenger Hunt” is Coming June 27
By - posted 6/24/2021
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 22California’s Great America Reopens May 22
By - posted 5/22/2021
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 WeekSF’s Emporium Arcade Bar is Now Open 7 Days a Week
By - posted 5/20/2021
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 29Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Reopens May 29
By - posted 5/14/2021
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 8Brand New Bay Area “Legoland” Opens June 8
By - posted 5/10/2021
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 RedditComic of Stereotypical SF Headlines Goes Big on Reddit
By - posted 5/7/2021
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 22Family Amusement Park “Gilroy Gardens” Reopens May 22
By - posted 5/4/2021
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 PrizesBay Area Sports Trivia Night w/ 15 Prizes
By - posted 4/28/2021
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 MomsFree Mother’s Day “Skystar” Ferris Wheel Tix for Moms
By - posted 4/28/2021
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...

SJ Sharks Welcome Back Fans on April 26SJ Sharks Welcome Back Fans on April 26
By - posted 4/16/2021
Bay Area Updates, Fun & Games, Reopening, What's Closed / What's Open

By Jana Kadah – Bay City News Foundation The San Jose Sharks will be welcoming a limited number of fans back to the SAP Center to see them face off against the Arizona Coyotes on April 26. “On behalf of the entire Sharks organization, I am elated to welcome fans back to more...

Children's Fairyland Rides are Back April 7Children’s Fairyland Rides are Back April 7
By - posted 4/5/2021
Bay Area Favorites, Bay Area Updates, Brand New, Fun & Games, Museums / Cultural Institutions, Reopening, What's Closed / What's Open

Children’s Fairyland in Oakland is reopening its rides and bringing back its puppet shows and performances. With Alameda county’s recent move to the Orange Tier, we are incredibly excited to announce that Children’s Fairyland will be reopening its rides this Wednesday, April 7. In addition to our rides being available at a limited capacity, the more...

San Mateo County Fair Is Back for 2021San Mateo County Fair Is Back for 2021
By - posted 4/1/2021
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, Fairs & Festivals, Fun & Games, Reopening, What's Closed / What's Open

San Mateo County Event Center just recently announced the return of the County Fair. San Mateo County Fair will be one of California’s first major in-person events since the outbreak of pandemic. San Mateo County Event Center recently announced that they will host an in-person county fair this summer after being more...