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60+ Free SF Guided Walking Tours Over President's Day Weekend 202560+ Free SF Guided Walking Tours Over President’s Day Weekend 2025
By - posted 2/10/2025
City Discoveries, San Francisco, Valentine's Day

Got a long weekend? Take a guided walk around San Francisco and learn something new about the city you love over Valentine’s Day and President’s Day Weekend. 2025 President’s Day Weekend Walking Tours February 14-17, 2025 All Over San Francisco FREE, but donations are greatly appreciated San Francisco City Guides Schedule Friday, February 14, 2025 – 12 Tours 9:30 more...

The Castro Could Become SF's Largest Open-Air "Party" ZoneThe Castro Could Become SF’s Largest Open-Air “Party” Zone
By - posted 2/7/2025
Bars, Bay Area Updates, Block Party, City Insight, Eat & Drink, San Francisco

The Castro could become SF’s largest entertainment zone. San Francisco’s nightlife scene might be getting a big boost, as a new proposal could turn The Castro into the city’s largest “entertainment zone.” If approved, this designation would allow bars in the area to serve to-go cocktails during permitted street events, creating more...

Jerry Garcia Museum Coming to San Francisco?Jerry Garcia Museum Coming to San Francisco?
By - posted 2/7/2025
Brand New, Museums / Cultural Institutions, San Francisco

San Francisco may soon be home to a new museum dedicated to legendary Grateful Dead frontman Jerry Garcia, celebrating his roots in the city’s Excelsior District. The project, spearheaded by the Jerry Day Committee, is still in its early planning stages, but organizers hope to bring Garcia’s lasting musical legacy more...

SF’s Magnificent "Peak" Magnolia Bloom is Here (2025)SF’s Magnificent “Peak” Magnolia Bloom is Here (2025)
By - posted 2/7/2025
Bay Area Updates, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco

Thanks to San Francisco Botanical Garden for sharing the news that the first of their beautiful magnolias are blooming. One of San Francisco’s most breathtaking natural marvels, the annual bloom of more than 200 rare and historic magnolias with trees reaching 80 feet, is typically at its peak from mid-January through March at the SF Botanical Garden. Velvety more...

Viral Cookie Chain "Crumbl" Opens First SF Shop w/ Free Cookies (Feb. 7)Viral Cookie Chain “Crumbl” Opens First SF Shop w/ Free Cookies (Feb. 7)
By - posted 2/5/2025
Brand New, Eat & Drink, San Francisco

Crumbl open its first San Francisco location with a free cookie giveaway on Friday, February 7, 2025. San Francisco’s cookie lovers have reason to celebrate as Crumbl, the viral cookie chain known for its rotating menu of indulgent treats, is finally making its debut in the city. The popular bakery, which more...

SF's "Barry Bonds Day": Oracle Park Lights Up Orange (Feb. 5)SF’s “Barry Bonds Day”: Oracle Park Lights Up Orange (Feb. 5)
By - posted 2/5/2025
Bay Area Favorites, Celebrations, San Francisco

In celebration of Barry Bonds, Oracle Park will be illuminated in orange lights on Wednesday, February 5, 2025. Mayor Daniel Lurie today proclaimed February 5, 2025, as “Barry Bonds Day,” in honor of baseball icon and San Francisco Giants legend Barry Bonds. The once-in-a-century date, 2/5/25, will not occur again during more...

Free Parking in SF's Chinatown All February for Lunar New Year 2025Free Parking in SF’s Chinatown All February for Lunar New Year 2025
By - posted 1/30/2025
Lunar New Year, San Francisco, Transportation

To help bring more people to Chinatown, San Francisco just announced that it is now offering 2 hours free parking at the Portsmouth Square Garage throughout the month of February to help celebrate Chinese New Year. In celebration of the Chinese Lunar New Year and the year of the snake, the more...

SF Union Square’s Makeover: Ping Pong, Pop-A-Shot & JugglingSF Union Square’s Makeover: Ping Pong, Pop-A-Shot & Juggling
By - posted 1/29/2025
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, Downtown San Francisco, Fun & Games, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco

Union Square is getting a much-needed glow-up. Recently, Union Square has more pigeons than people, but now the iconic San Francisco destination is set to buzz with energy thanks to a packed lineup of free events and activities. From live music and chess tournaments to dance workouts and juggling lessons, more...

Here's Where All 33 of SF's Speed Cameras Will BeHere’s Where All 33 of SF’s Speed Cameras Will Be
By - posted 1/29/2025
Brand New, San Francisco, Transportation

San Francisco is set to make history as the first city in California to roll out speed safety cameras, a new tool aimed at reducing traffic-related injuries and fatalities. Starting in March 2025, up to 33 locations across the city will be equipped with cameras to catch speeding vehicles and more...

SF's Beloved Craft Beer Bar Toronado Up for Sale After 37 YearsSF’s Beloved Craft Beer Bar Toronado Up for Sale After 37 Years
By - posted 1/28/2025
Bars, Eat & Drink, Goodbye, San Francisco

San Francisco is saying goodbye to another legendary institution as Toronado, the iconic Lower Haight beer bar, is officially up for sale. After 37 years of serving some of the best craft beer in the country, owner and founder Dave Keene has announced his retirement, marking the end of an more...

Historic Chinatown Restaurant Closes After 116 YearsHistoric Chinatown Restaurant Closes After 116 Years
By - posted 1/28/2025
Eat & Drink, Goodbye, San Francisco

San Francisco’s iconic Sam Wo Restaurant, a staple of Chinatown for over a century, has officially closed its doors. After 116 years of serving the community, the restaurant shut down indefinitely on Sunday, January 26, following the expiration of its lease and the retirement of its longtime owner and chef, more...

SF's Gorgeous Magnolia Bloom 2025 in Golden Gate ParkSF’s Gorgeous Magnolia Bloom 2025 in Golden Gate Park
By - posted 1/20/2025
Bay Area Updates, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco

Thanks to San Francisco Botanical Garden for sharing the news that the first of their beautiful magnolias are blooming. One of San Francisco’s most breathtaking natural marvels, the annual bloom of more than 200 rare and historic magnolias with trees reaching 80 feet, is typically at its peak from January through March at the SF Botanical more...

San Francisco's Winter Festivals & Street Fairs (2024/2025)San Francisco’s Winter Festivals & Street Fairs (2024/2025)
By - posted 1/14/2025
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Get Out: Events, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco

Winter is coming! Here’s a round-up of fun and fabulous winter festivals and street fairs you can look forward to this Winter 2024. > Please note that we’ll be continuing to update our Winter Festivals & Street Fairs Guide for 2024. NOVEMBER 2024 2024 Día de los Muertos in the Sunset – Friday, more...

45-ft Statue of Giant Naked Woman Coming to Union Square45-ft Statue of Giant Naked Woman Coming to Union Square
By - posted 1/9/2025
Artsy Fartsy, Brand New, Downtown San Francisco, San Francisco, Wow

San Francisco’s Union Square Park is set to host a remarkable piece of public art that celebrates feminine strength and empowerment. Marco Cochrane’s R-Evolution, a stunning 45-foot-tall sculpture, will be on display from February 6 through the end of May 2025. Originally created for Burning Man in 2015 as part more...

SF's Huge "Flower Market" Gets New Home After 58 YearsSF’s Huge “Flower Market” Gets New Home After 58 Years
By - posted 12/26/2024
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, San Francisco, Support the Bay

Thanks to SF Chronicle for sharing that San Francisco’s Flower Market has a new home.  San Francisco Flower Market is relocating to Potrero Hill after 58 years in SoMa. The new market opens January 2, 2025. The San Francisco Flower Market has moved from its longtime location at Sixth and Brannan to more...