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Where to Go Berry Picking in the Bay Area in Summer 2023Where to Go Berry Picking in the Bay Area in Summer 2023
By - posted 6/1/2023
Outdoorsy, Things to Do

Want fresh, juicy berries? It doesn’t get any fresher than straight from a Bay Area farm. Escape the city and spend the day in the country. There are lots of local farms near San Francisco where you can pick your own berries. Plus, a lot of the farms grow veggies too, more...

Oakland's New "Nature Playspace" for Kids at OMCAOakland’s New “Nature Playspace” for Kids at OMCA
By - posted 11/17/2022
Fun & Games, Museums / Cultural Institutions, Oakland, Sponsored, Things to Do

Calling all kiddos and future scientists! The Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) invites you to experience its new interactive OMCA Kids: Nature Playspace for kids ages 2 to 5, their families, and caregivers. Explore the natural world from a kids’ eye view and learn about animals and plants that live more...

SF’s “Central Subway” Opens Nov. 19 w/ Free Weekend RidesSF’s “Central Subway” Opens Nov. 19 w/ Free Weekend Rides
By - posted 11/17/2022
San Francisco, Things to Do

San Francisco’s long-awaited Central Subway line is finally opening (sort of). Starting November 19, 2022, the brand new Central Subway will open with a dedicated shuttle service on weekends between 4th and Brannan Station to Chinatown/Rose Pak Station, stopping along the way at Yerba Buena and Union Square where passengers can more...

9 Best Corn Mazes in the Bay Area for 20229 Best Corn Mazes in the Bay Area for 2022
By - posted 9/21/2022
Halloween, Outdoorsy, Things to Do

Let’s get lost in a corn maze!  These insane twists and turns of nature used to be done manually, but now they’re mostly done by GPS and computer-controlled machines. We’ve rounded up the best corn mazes open for 2021 around the greater Bay Area, plus we’ve also thrown in a few smaller more...

SF's Irish Center St. Patrick's Day Block Parties (March 12-17)SF’s Irish Center St. Patrick’s Day Block Parties (March 12-17)
By - posted 3/12/2022
Eat & Drink, Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, San Francisco, Things to Do

San Francisco’s Irish Center hosts a series of  St. Patrick’s Day festivities for 2022 with no cover charge, with live rollicking Irish music, Irish pipers, six different Irish dance troupes, plus traditional Irish food and beer. Saturday, March 12, 2022 / 2pm to 10p / No Cover Annual Corned Beef & Cabbage more...

Free Valentine's Day Comedy Night in Downtown SFFree Valentine’s Day Comedy Night in Downtown SF
By - posted 2/14/2022
San Francisco, Sponsored, Things to Do, Valentine's Day

Get ready for downtown San Francisco’s newest outdoor comedy club – part of our new pop-up comedy shows at unique outdoor spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a new venue and you’ll get notified of the secret location. RSVP for free tickets (limited first 100) This HellaSecret Comedy Show takes place at more...

SF's 49ers vs. Rams NFC Championship Watch Parties (2022)SF’s 49ers vs. Rams NFC Championship Watch Parties (2022)
By - posted 1/30/2022
Bars, Get Out: Events, San Francisco, Things to Do

The Niners are one win away from the Super Bowl… and the Rams stand in their way. Here’s our list of some of the best places in SF to watch all the action. Any place showing indoors will require proof of vaccine. 49ers vs. Rams Game Watch Parties Sunday, January 30, 2022 more...

BART Stations Now Host New Free Outdoor Concert FestivalBART Stations Now Host New Free Outdoor Concert Festival
By - posted 9/30/2021
Brand New, Things to Do, Transportation

The sounds of Reggae, Jazz, and Folk music will bring joy to BART riders in the month of October as the latest “welcome back” gesture by the agency to encourage the return to transit and reinforce the role public transit plays in fueling the Bay Area’s economy and culture. BART and more...

Oakland Symphony's Free Outdoor Waterfront ConcertsOakland Symphony’s Free Outdoor Waterfront Concerts
By - posted 8/23/2021
Fairs & Festivals, Outdoorsy, Things to Do

Pick up a delectable assortment of prepared foods and fine wines from Rocky’s Market and relax in the open-air with friends at the Brooklyn Basin with four free outdoor concerts featuring musicians from the Oakland Symphony in one-time-only musical configurations and special instrumentation performing site-specific repertoire. Please note that longtime Oakland more...

SF's Comedy Day in the Park is Back Sept. 19SF’s Comedy Day in the Park is Back Sept. 19
By - posted 7/22/2021
Bay Area Updates, Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Things to Do

San Francisco’s original, longest-running, free, outdoor comedy concert in the world, Comedy Day in the Park is back to celebrate its 40th anniversary. If you like lounging in the park, laughing your ass off, then the 40th Anniversary Comedy Day might be the best way for you to spend a Sunday afternoon. The more...

SF Parks Reopens Eight Rec Centers on July 17thSF Parks Reopens Eight Rec Centers on July 17th
By - posted 7/16/2021
Bay Area Updates, Reopening, Things to Do

San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department is excited to share that they will reopen a limited number our recreation facilities for drop-in activities on Saturdays, beginning on July 17 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for the summer. Certain recreation facilities will also continue to be open on weeknights for specific more...

Golden Gate Park Band's Free Sunday Concerts Return for 2021 SeasonGolden Gate Park Band’s Free Sunday Concerts Return for 2021 Season
By - posted 7/15/2021
Bay Area Favorites, Only in San Francisco, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, Reopening, Things to Do, What's Closed / What's Open

The Golden Gate Park Band, presents its 139th season in Golden Gate Park’s music concourse. That’s right, this symphony has been playing free concerts in Golden Gate Park for more than 100 years. The weekly concerts take place most Sundays at 1 pm, usually end between 2:30 and 2:45 pm. The concerts more...

San Mateo's "Coyote Point" Outdoor Movie NightsSan Mateo’s “Coyote Point” Outdoor Movie Nights
By - posted 7/14/2021
Free Movie Screenings, Get Out: Events, Parks & Beaches, Things to Do

Gather friends and family, pack a picnic and join CuriOdyssey for a fun-filled summer evening during Coyote Point Movie Nights in July, August, September and October at Coyote Point Park in San Mateo. Watch your favorite movies, experiment with fun CuriOdyssey science experiments, play creatively with San Mateo County Libraries, and more...

Free World Music Concert in Historic Golden Gate Park Bandshell (July 15)Free World Music Concert in Historic Golden Gate Park Bandshell (July 15)
By - posted 7/14/2021
Get Out: Events, Only in San Francisco, Outdoorsy, Things to Do

You’re invited to a free all ages concert in the historic bandshell in Golden Gate Park to celebrate live music, peace, diverse cultures, yourselves and San Francisco on July 15 from 5-8pm. Headlining the show is world music legend Pato Banton and special guests. Other performers include Estrella, Swathi Ravichandran, Tony Kaye more...

Drone Flies Through One of SF’s Painted Ladies
By - posted 7/9/2021
Bay Area Favorites, Bay Area Updates, Only in San Francisco, Outdoorsy, Reopening, Things to Do

Wow… take a tour like you’ve never seen before inside one of San Francisco’s Painted Ladies. Thanks to SF Gate for sharing the fun story about drone pilot Reza Kurniawan’s unique flight through the Victorian home. Check out the video below.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Reza Kurniawan (@inspirefpv)