Explore all of the best things to do in and around San Francisco: from upcoming events and art installations to the most picturesque picnic spots, we share all you need to know to make the most of the Bay.
Spirit Halloween has opened its doors at 1,500 locations across the United States, and San Franciscans can now enjoy the cult-favorite costume and supply store all over the Bay Area. While there's no Spirit Halloween...
A Nightmare on Strip Street is a horror icon-inspired burlesque currently running at The Great Star Theater (636 Jackson St). It’s got Pinhead, the Bride of Chucky, Michael Myers, and more, all like you’ve never seen th...
The Aftershock Festival is about to take over Sacramento's Discovery Park this weekend from Thursday, Oct. 2, through Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025, featuring an epic lineup of the biggest names in punk, rock, and metal. Even t...
After drawing crowds with food trucks, live music, and lawn games, San Francisco’s Cityside Park is cooking up . For one day only, the Treasure Island Harvest Festival & Pumpkin Patch will take over the newly opened...
Every fall, the Castro Street Fair shuts down several blocks in the Castro, lining them with hundreds of local artists, vendors, organizations, and multiple stages with live performances. The 2025 rendition fair is t, o...
Over the past year, Downtown San Francisco has come alive with regular block parties, starting with . The free events regularly draw thousands, causing the program to expand into a western-themed party on Front Street e...
San Francisco's Fort Mason Center is a waterfront hub filled with unique restaurants and businesses, and space to host unique events. The popular art center hosts numerous exhibitions and events throughout the year, and...
While some may think of Downtown SF as empty and quiet, this free event is bringing new life to the neighborhood. Once a month, a lively street party breaks out, complete with DJs, drag performances, and even disco. The...
Every October, Golden Gate Park is transformed into an outdoor venue for a massive free bluegrass festival called Hardly Strictly Bluegrass. This year's festival will be held Friday, October 3, through Sunday, October...
Did you know that the San Francisco Zoo periodically offers free admission to San Francisco residents? If you happen to catch one of these elusive events, you can save yourself the usual SF resident price of $26. This...