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New Halloween Block Party for 10,000+ Comes to Downtown SFNew Halloween Block Party for 10,000+ Comes to Downtown SF
By - posted 10/24/2024
Block Party, Brand New, Downtown San Francisco, Eat & Drink, Fairs & Festivals, Fall, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco

San Francisco’s first “entertainment zone” will transform into a Halloween haven for the city’s brand-new “Nightmare on Front Street” event. Set for Thursday, October 31, 2024 from 2–10 p.m., the free block party will offer a full day of spooky fun in the heart of downtown. Attendees can expect DJs, more...

San Francisco Unveils New "Bayfront Park," Reusing Steel from Bay BridgeSan Francisco Unveils New “Bayfront Park,” Reusing Steel from Bay Bridge
By - posted 10/22/2024
Brand New, New Parks, Only in San Francisco, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches

Thanks to the San Francisco Chronicle for letting us know that the city’s waterfront welcomes yet another new addition today with the grand opening of Bayfront Park, a 5.5-acre green space nestled between Chase Center and the Bay. The park, originally scheduled to open in fall of 2023 and part of more...

SF's Twin Peaks Set to Host Epic Red Bull Skate Park (For One Day)SF’s Twin Peaks Set to Host Epic Red Bull Skate Park (For One Day)
By - posted 10/19/2024
Bay Area Favorites, Only in San Francisco, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco

Thanks to SF Gate for letting us know that San Francisco’s iconic Twin Peaks is about to get turned into a skaters paradise for one day. On October 19, 2024 Red Bull is transforming this famous lookout 922 feet above the city into a temporary pop-up skate park for its “Skyline” more...

SF's "Terror Vault" 1874 Halloween Haunt is Back ($15 Off Tix)SF’s “Terror Vault” 1874 Halloween Haunt is Back ($15 Off Tix)
By - posted 10/19/2024
Bay Area Favorites, Deals, Get Out: Events, Halloween, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco, Sponsored

San Francisco’s premiere haunted attraction returns for 2024 with “Fatal Abduction” an all-new, bigger, and more terrifying theatrical and immersive experience from the insane mind of Peaches Christ. Brand new for 2024: Coming this fall to Terror Vault…Discover that the phenomenon is real and our planet is in peril! Are you the more...

Huge New 30,000 sqft Sports Bar Opening at Chase Center in 2025Huge New 30,000 sqft Sports Bar Opening at Chase Center in 2025
By - posted 10/16/2024
Bars, Brand New, Eat & Drink, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco

San Francisco is set to get a huge new addition to its sports scene with the opening of Splash at Thrive City in early 2025. Likley named after the Splash Brothers (Steph Curry and Klay Thompson, even though Klay is no longer with the team), the 30,000 square foot, state-of-the-art sports more...

Fleet Week’s Best Kept Secret? Watch the Blue Angels from a $5 Bay FerryFleet Week’s Best Kept Secret? Watch the Blue Angels from a $5 Bay Ferry
By - posted 10/10/2024
Fairs & Festivals, Only in San Francisco, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco

Thanks to The Richmond Standard for uncovering this cheap unique Fleet Week Bay “cruise.” Looking for a unique way to enjoy San Francisco’s Fleet Week air show without getting lost in the crowds at Crissy Field or Aquatic Park? For 2024, San Francisco Bay Ferry is offering a special “Richmond Scenic” more...

Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2024 (Oct. 4-6): Everything You Need to KnowHardly Strictly Bluegrass 2024 (Oct. 4-6): Everything You Need to Know
By - posted 9/30/2024
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Only in San Francisco

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 2024. Full lineup and details typically are announced in summer with a more...

SF's Tallest 360° "Sky Bar" ReopensSF’s Tallest 360° “Sky Bar” Reopens
By - posted 9/14/2024
Bars, City Discoveries, Only in San Francisco, Reopening, San Francisco

After a three-month hiatus, Cityscape, San Francisco’s tallest sky bar, is reopening just in time for clearer skies and stunning views. Perched 46 stories high atop the Hilton San Francisco Union Square, this 360-degree sky bar offers unparalleled vistas of the City by the Bay including the Golden Gate Bridge, Bay more...

Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Announces Full Day by Day Lineup for 2024 (Oct. 4-6)Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Announces Full Day by Day Lineup for 2024 (Oct. 4-6)
By - posted 9/10/2024
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco

Hardly Strictly Bluegrass has just announced its full lineup by day for 2024 – the first time the festival has announced the day-by-day lineup this early! (exact set-times will be released closer to the festival) The beloved (and completely free) San Francisco festival returns to Golden Gate Park for 2024 from October more...

"Mi Rancho" Mexican Supermarket Opens 1st SF Location“Mi Rancho” Mexican Supermarket Opens 1st SF Location
By - posted 9/3/2024
Brand New, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco, What's Closed / What's Open

The family-owned Mexican grocery chain, Mi Rancho, brings its unique shopping experience to San Francisco’s Bayview community. The supermarket, which prides itself on being accessible to the Spanish-speaking community, offers residents and businesses convenient access to fresh, quality groceries and affordable meal solutions at Mi Rancho’s low prices. The grand opening more...

San Francisco's Summer Festivals & Street Fairs (2024)San Francisco’s Summer Festivals & Street Fairs (2024)
By - posted 8/1/2024
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco

Summer is the best time in San Francisco for fairs and festivals. Here’s a round-up of fun and fabulous summer festivals, street fairs, and the best events you can look forward to this summer 2024. MAY 2024 SFMOMA Free Community Day – May 4, 2024 25th Annual How Weird Street Faire – May more...

Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Unveils First of 2024 LineupHardly Strictly Bluegrass Unveils First of 2024 Lineup
By - posted 7/25/2024
Brand New, Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Only in San Francisco, Parks & Beaches

Hold onto your banjos! Hardly Strictly Bluegrass just dropped the first part of its 2024 lineup. The beloved (and completely free) San Francisco festival returns to Golden Gate Park for 2024 from October 4th to 6th, and they’ve got some real headliners to kick off the excitement. Among the first wave more...

Here's What SF's New Downtown "Party Zone" Might Look LikeHere’s What SF’s New Downtown “Party Zone” Might Look Like
By - posted 7/25/2024
Bars, Brand New, Only in San Francisco, Outdoor Dining

San Francisco is about to get its own slice of New Orleans and Las Vegas with California’s first Entertainment Zone on Front Street. Thanks to new legislation, this area in the Financial District will become a lively, pedestrian-friendly spot where visitors can enjoy alcoholic drinks to-go while exploring vibrant streetscapes more...

A Brand New 5-acre Park Coming to SF's Waterfront?A Brand New 5-acre Park Coming to SF’s Waterfront?
By - posted 7/22/2024
Brand New, New Parks, Only in San Francisco, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco

Thanks to the San Francisco Chronicle and SF Gate for letting us know that San Francisco is gearing up for a potentially dazzling transformation of its Embarcadero Plaza, the underused gem on the city’s iconic waterfront. Bold new plans aim to reimagine the entire area, formerly known as Justin Herman Plaza, more...

World's 1st Hydrogen-Powered Ferry Begins Service July 19 in SFWorld’s 1st Hydrogen-Powered Ferry Begins Service July 19 in SF
By - posted 7/14/2024
Brand New, Green, Only in San Francisco, Transportation

San Francisco Bay Ferry is now home to MV Sea Change, the world’s first commercial passenger ferry powered 100% by zero-emission hydrogen fuel cells. The vessel will begin service to the public on July 19, offering free transportation 3 days a week between Pier 41 and the Downtown San Francisco more...