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2020 Winter Lights Around The Bay
Holiday Lights, Outdoorsy, Things to Do, Uplifting Winter is coming. The holidays are just around the corner and we all could use a little extra holiday cheer to lift our spirits and start looking forward to the new year (and the end of 2020). While big tree lighting events and holiday festivals are mostly cancelled for this year more...
Christmas in SF: 9 Fun Things You Can Still Do (Dec. 24-25)
Only in San Francisco, Things to Do, What's Closed / What's Open Yes, COVID sucks and most everything is shut down or gone virtual. But there are still a few socially-distant things you can do on Christmas Eve and Christmas. If you choose to go out, just make sure to mask up, stay socially distant and don’t mix with other groups outside your more...
SF’s Instagram Art Hunt Starts Monday, 12/21
Artsy Fartsy, Fun & Games, Only in San Francisco, Things to Do The hunt is on…time for an art scavenger hunt. Starting Monday, December 21, be on the lookout for clues that are dropping on artist Rikki’s Instagram (@listrikki) to find original artwork all over The City. The pen and ink artwork, part of the artist’s Manimal collection, will be hidden in brightly colored more...
“Legends of The Bay” Rap Battle: E-40 x Too $hort
Support the Bay, Things to Do Iconic Bay Area rappers E-40 and Too $hort are going head to head in Verzuz’s “Legends of The Bay” Battle on Saturday, December 19. You can stream it at 5 pm on Verzuz’s Instagram or in HD on Apple Music. On Saturday, December 19, the Verzuz battle series hosts a celebration of the more...
Illuminate SF: Festival of Light: 45+ Light Sculptures
Artsy Fartsy, Holiday Lights, Only in San Francisco, Things to Do, Wow Illuminate SF: Festival of Light is making The City a little brighter, Thanksgiving 2020 through January 23, 2021 and shines a light on San Francisco’s ever-expanding light art scene. Get your glow on during this two-month celebration during the longest nights of the year. In past years, the city has hosted nighttime neighborhood walks, more...
Magical Holiday Lights at Filoli Gardens
Holiday Lights, Things to Do The holidays are magical time to visit Filoli when its beautiful gardens are beautifully lit up and the house is decked with festive decorations. Follow the one-way route to stroll and enjoy the beauty of the winter garden adorned with lights and colorful decor. Cozy up to a fire pit under twinkling more...
The Year’s Best Meteor Shower is Coming
Outdoorsy, Things to Do The Geminids are widely recognized as the best annual meteor shower a stargazer can see, occurring between Dec. 4 to Dec. 17, with the best nights for viewing on Dec. 13 and 14. The Geminid rate will be even better this year, as the shower’s peak overlaps with a nearly new more...
More Dazzling Winter Holiday Light Displays
Holiday Lights, Outdoorsy, Things to Do With the rising Covid-19 cases and current stay-at-home orders, we all could use a little extra holiday cheer to lift our spirits. Thankfully, the lights are still shining. We’ve rounded up even more holiday lighting displays for you to check out. Read our full list of Winter Holiday Lights Around The Bay. 5 More Bay more...
Most Bay Area Gardens Are Still Open
Bay Area Updates, Outdoorsy, Things to Do, What's Closed / What's Open While many museums and attractions have had to shut down again due to the current Stay-At-Home orders, thankfully this time around, most gardens are still open. Get some fresh air and stop smell the flowers (through your facemask, of course). Bay Area Gardens Updated 12/7/20 at 10pm Japanese Tea Garden – SF (Golden Gate Park) more...
Holiday Cult Classic “Unsilent Night” Returns to SF
Artsy Fartsy, Outdoorsy, Things to Do Phil Kline’s outdoor holiday classic Unsilent Night — a participatory electronic soundscape celebrated worldwide every December —will take place responsibly in 20 cities throughout December, including San Francisco and for the first time ever, Berkeley too. Kline’s ethereal soundscape can be played by anyone of any age on boomboxes or amplified phones more...
Sausalito’s Lighted Boat Parade is Cancelled for 2020
Holiday Lights, Things to Do The official Sausalito Lighted Boat Parade has been CANCELLED on December 12th due to the new Stay In Place Order issued by Governor Newsom related to the Covid-19 Pandemic which goes in to effect on Tuesday, December 8 in Marin County. Watch dozens of brightly lit and beautifully decorated boats parade more...
SF’s Winter Wonderland Holiday Market & Christmas Tree Stroll
Celebrations, Only in San Francisco, Things to Do, What's Closed / What's Open Ghirardelli Square invites you to join in for a festive Holiday Market presented by Fog City Flea and a self-guided Christmas Tree Stroll with trees decorated by the talented students at the Academy of Art. Linger in the square until sundown to catch the holiday lights for the first time this season. Winter Wonderland Holiday Market Friday, November more...
Golden Gate Park Gardens Now Free for Low Income Families
Brand New, Only in San Francisco, Outdoorsy, Things to Do San Francisco just announced that San Francisco Botanical Garden, Conservatory of Flowers, and the Japanese Tea Garden will offer year-round, free admission to any visitors receiving government food assistance benefits. Free admission of up to four people will be granted at all three Golden Gate Park gardens with an electronic benefit more...
SF’s 9-hole Golf Course Reopens at TPC Harding Park
Only in San Francisco, Things to Do, What's Closed / What's Open Golfing is back in San Francisco at the Fleming 9 course at TPC Harding Park. TPC Harding Park is pleased to announce the re-opening of the Fleming 9 course on Monday, November 16. Tee time reservations MUST be made in advance online at tpc.com/hardingpark. Tee times can be booked up to more...
SF Opera at the Fort Mason Drive-In
Artsy Fartsy, Drive-In Movies, Get Out: Events, Only in San Francisco, Things to Do Experience opera — from the comfort of your car. San Francisco Opera is once again partnering with Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture to bring the performing arts to the big screen, with a drive-in movie experience. Enjoy bayside views and delicious snacks from Off the Grid food trucks as you and your more...
