San Francisco
SF’s “Bay Lights” to Finally Return in March 2026 w/ Twice the Glow
Bay Area Favorites, Bay Area Updates, Good News, Holiday Lights, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco San Francisco’s iconic Bay Bridge-spanning nighttime light show is once again preparing for a comeback with more lights than ever. Although there hasn’t been a formal announcement yet, according to the San Francisco Chronicle, the Bay Lights are hoping to return in March 2026 with a new installation called Bay Lights more...
SF’s Festive Larger-Than-Life Ornament Trail is Back for 2025 (Dec. 6-24)
Brand New, Christmas, San Francisco SF’s Ornament Trail is back in Union Square, bringing 11 oversized holiday ornaments created by local artists to Powell Street and the surrounding area. Running daily from December 6 through December 24, the free, self-guided trail invites you to take a holiday walk through downtown and discover each larger-than-life ornament along more...
“SantaCon”: SF’s City-Wide Santa Pub Crawl is Back for 2025
Bars, Bay Area Favorites, Celebrations, Fun & Games, San Francisco “SantaCon” is San Francisco’s annual city-wide Santas-only pub crawl happening on Saturday, December 13, 2025. SantaCon Comedy Show! Funcheap is hosting our first ever SantaCon Comedy Crawl at The Function 1414 Market St. @ Polk opening at 6p with special holiday cocktails, and a Santa + Elves comedy show at 7P + more...
Help Decorate SF’s First Rose Parade Float in Nearly 50 Years
Artsy Fartsy, Brand New, San Francisco, Support the Bay San Francisco is gearing up for a big return to the 2026 Rose Parade with a brand new float that will roll through Pasadena on New Year’s Day. It is the city’s first official float entry in nearly five decades, and the public is invited to help build it. From December more...
Check Out 20+ SF Fire Stations Light Up for the Holidays (2025)
Holiday Lights, San Francisco San Francisco fire stations are lighting up once again for the holidays, bringing festive cheer with creative decorations and even snow machines! The city’s beloved Fire Station Community Holiday Decorations Competition is back for its sixth year, spreading joy and raising funds for local charities. What to Expect in 2025 While official more...
San Francisco’s Cozy Winter Bars with Fireplaces (2025)
Bars, City Discoveries, Eat & Drink, San Francisco When the nights grow longer, sometimes you just want to cozy up with a drink by a roaring fire. Here are five great bars with fireplaces to warm up for winter. Updated 11/18/25 Cozy Bars with a Fireplace in San Francisco Park Chalet Golden Gate Park | The coastal beer garden at Park more...
SF’s 150ft “SkyStar” Wheel Gets 18-Month Extension
Fun & Games, San Francisco San Francisco’s 150-foot SkyStar wheel is sticking around a lot longer. After drawing more than 600,000 riders since landing at Fisherman’s Wharf in late 2023, the Board of Supervisors has approved an 18-month extension of its lease at Seawall Lot 301. The wheel has become one of the Wharf’s biggest crowd-pleasers, more...
SF’s Historic Cliff House Could Reopen in 2026 (After 5+ Years Closed)
Local Icons, Reopening, San Francisco San Francisco’s iconic Cliff House is one step closer to reclaiming its name and historic art deco sign after years of closures and disputes. Perched on a rugged Outer Richmond bluff overlooking Ocean Beach, the landmark restaurant has been shuttered since December 2020, but recent developments are offering hope to more...
Movies Return to the Castro Theatre in March 2026 (After 2 Years Closed!)
Local Icons, Reopening, San Francisco Big news for SF film lovers and everyone who missed the Castro: The Castro Theatre has just announced its first slate of upcoming movies after a 2-year break, marking the long-awaited return of film programming to San Francisco’s most beloved movie palace. After months of debate over whether the renovated venue more...
SF’s Chinatown Finally Gets 8 Blocks of Free Wi-Fi
Good News, San Francisco San Francisco just flipped the switch on free public Wi-Fi in Chinatown. Mayor Daniel Lurie and District 3 Supervisor Danny Sauter announced the expansion of #SFWiFi, the city’s free public internet network, now live at the Dragon’s Gate, St. Mary’s Square, and along Grant Avenue between Broadway and Pacific Avenue. The rollout more...
Huge New Lighted Garden Trail Coming to SF (Winter 2025)
Artsy Fartsy, Brand New, Get Out: Events, Holiday Lights, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco, Wow San Francisco Botanical Garden will transform into a glowing after-dark wonderland this winter with Lightscape, an immersive holiday light and music trail that has wowed crowds in London, Chicago, Melbourne, and New York. From November 21, 2025 through January 4, 2026, visitors can wander a one-mile path with more than one more...
SF’s Pop-Up “Town Squares”: Parking Lots Become Mini Parks
Brand New, New Parks, San Francisco San Francisco neighborhoods are getting a taste of what a local town square could be with a series of pop-up public spaces designed to bring greenery and community gathering spots to areas that lack parks. These pop-ups are not just temporary decorations, they are part of a bigger experiment to more...
SF’s Iconic Union Square Macy’s Will Stay Open & Get a Major Makeover
Bay Area Updates, Downtown San Francisco, San Francisco Macy’s flagship store in Union Square, a San Francisco icon spanning nearly a full city block, is staying put. Originally slated to close as part of the retailer’s national plan to shutter 150 underperforming stores, Macy’s will now remain open indefinitely. The news was confirmed by Mayor Daniel Lurie, who more...
After 70 Years, Polk Street Icon Bob’s Donuts Closes Original Shop
Bay Area Updates, Eat & Drink, Local Icons, San Francisco It’s the end of an era for San Francisco donut lovers. After 70 years at 1621 Polk St., Bob’s Donuts is closing its original location and moving just down the street to a larger spot at 1720 Polk St. on November 23, 2025. Bob’s got its start in the 1950s when more...
Castro Theatre Unveils 2026 Lineup After $41 Million Renovation
Bay Area Favorites, Bay Area Updates, Reopening, San Francisco After a massive (and controversial) $41 million restoration, San Francisco’s iconic Castro Theatre is finally making its grand return in 2026, and the first lineup is stacked. The century-old landmark will reopen in February with a 20-night, sold-out Sam Smith residency, followed by concerts, comedy, film screenings and community events that more...
