Every weekend, we search for the best activities and fun things to do in San Francisco and the Bay Area. Whether you’re looking for unique events, new restaurants, or free activities, there are always plenty of events in San Francisco. For more things to do, check out our January guide and free things to do guide.
Buy fresh Dungeness Crab
Dungeness Crab season is finally here, and in San Francisco, you can buy crab directly from local fishermen at Pier 45 and 47.
FOG Design + Art
FOG Design + Art Fair is back for another year, featuring over 60 galleries from around the world. The fair also includes talks from industry leaders and an opening gala this Wednesday.
AURA: An Immersive Odyssey of Breathtaking Proportions
Grace Cathedral has been transformed with a dazzling light show called Aura. The show uses large-scale light projects incorporated with the architecture of the cathedral, and is accompanied by original music. Tickets sell fast, so we recommend getting yours soon.
Napa Lighted Art Festival
Every winter, Downtown Napa hosts a free lighted art festival, with massive installations throughout the scenic downtown. You can go on a self-guided walking tour, explore the different interactive installations in the charming town starting this weekend through February 15.
Dear San Francisco at Club Fugazi
Dear San Francisco is an ode to San Francisco featuring music, acrobats, dancers, and more. The show takes viewers through San Francisco’s history with talented performers doing impressive acrobatics. Tickets sell out, so we recommend getting yours soon.
Explore the Art of Manga
The de Young’s Art of Manga exhibition features hundreds of original drawings from multiple manga publishers. The exhibition has been very popular, drawing over 175,000 visitors since opening. There are only a few weeks left to see it, so now is the perfect time to check it out.
Play antique arcade games at Musée Mécanique
Musée Mécanique is a unique museum that is filled with antique arcade games that are still operational. The museum is filled with unique coin-operated games and vintage pianos. It’s perfect for a rainy day, and is open from 10 am to 8 pm.
San Francisco has plenty of neighborhoods with great shops, from small, local boutiques to larger brands. There are plenty of places to explore if you need to do some shopping, including Haight Street with numerous vintage stores, or Fillmore, packed with boutiques and restaurants.
If you want to treat yourself this weekend, the Transamerica Pyramid’s new restaurant and lounge, ama, is the perfect spot. The newest venture from Chef Brad Kilgore features Italian and Japanese cuisine at the beautiful restaurant.
Women’s sports are thriving in San Francisco, and the first women’s sports bar in the city opened this summer. The bar is located in the Castro, and along with playing women’s sports on the numerous TVs, it also has a food menu and many drink options.