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.
One of San Francisco's most popular free block parties is back this week, with a lineup of DJs, local food vendors, and plenty of fun activities. The monthly block parties, Downtown First Thursdays, are c...
San Francisco’s Noe Valley Night Market returns on Tuesday, September 29, transforming the neighborhood’s Town Square and a block of 24th Street into an after-work celebration of local shopping, food, and...
The Great Dickens Christmas Fair & Victorian Holiday Party is returning to Daly City’s Cow Palace for its 42nd season, inviting Bay Area visitors to step into a gloriously theatrical version of Victor...
If you plan it perfectly on the third Saturday of the month, there's a particularly rewarding day trip opportunity across the bay that combines ocean views, local history, and adorable marine animals. ...
If you've spotted the towering masts along the Embarcadero this week and wondered what they belong to, that's the ARM Cuauhtémoc BE-01. It's the Mexican Navy's flagship tall ship, and one of the most st...
San Francisco's kinkiest event is returning to the city this weekend. The Folsom Street Fair is a longstanding tradition in San Francisco, celebrating its 43rd year this Sunday, September 27. The street f...
More than 60 original works by one of the world’s most elusive artists are heading to Oakland this fall, but you won’t find them hanging in one of the city’s usual galleries. The Banksy Art Exhibit ope...
One of the Bay Area's most distinctive fall events is back. The Great Glass Pumpkin Patch returns to the Palo Alto Art Center on Saturday and Sunday, September 26–27, 2026, filling the grounds with more...
San Francisco’s Cole Valley is closing down several neighborhood blocks this Sunday, September 27, for the return of the annual Cole Valley Fair. The event, now in its 23rd year, runs from 10 a.m. to 5...
San Francisco is home to many night markets, popping up in various neighborhoods throughout the city. One of the city's popular night markets is returning this Friday, September 25, with an array of local...