The weekend may have come to an end, but there are still plenty of fun things to do in SF. Looking for fun things to do in San Francisco and the rest of the Bay Area? In case you missed it, you can still check out these activities and news stories we wrote about last week.
1. SF Fleet Week 2023 is a go
The highly-anticipated event was in danger of being canceled due to a potential government shutdown. Luckily, Fleet Week 2023 is officially on, and people can look forward to the incredible air show from the Blue Angels. Fleet week brings many other exciting events to SF starting this week, promising to be exciting for the Bay Area.
2. Dianne Feinstein passed away; here are things you may not have known about SF’s first woman mayor
The late senator passed away last week at 90 years old. Feinstein was born and raised in San Francisco and continued to have involvement and connections to the city throughout her life. She even helped kick off the first Fleet Week during her time as SF’s mayor.
3. You can order free COVID-19 tests by mail again
On September 25, the Biden administration relaunched the COVID.gov website , allowing people to order free COVID tests online. The measure comes in advance of the fall and winter weather, and every U.S. household is eligible for four free tests.
4. Fall is officially here, and so are the pumpkin patches
Fall is here, meaning plenty of festive activities, great coffee drinks, and many scary movies. One fall favorite for all ages is a great pumpkin patch; luckily, the Bay Area has many options. You can explore farms that offer many additional activities, such as kid-friendly hay rides or a petting zoo.
5. The de Young unveiled a new exhibition
The de Young Open was kicked off on Saturday, September 30. The groundbreaking exhibition can’t be found in any other major U.S. museum. It features artwork from local Bay Area artists through an open-call submission process. You can find hundreds of works in various mediums and styles at the de Young over the next few months.