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San Francisco Pride Guide 2025San Francisco Pride Guide 2025
By - posted 6/16/2025
Celebrations, LGBTQ+, Only in San Francisco, Pride

The San Francisco LGBT Pride Celebration and Parade is one of the largest LGBT gatherings in the nation. The two-day celebration is free and open to all. The Parade takes place on the last Sunday of June annually. The 2025 theme is Queer Joy is Resistance. Pride Celebration and Rally June 28-29, more...

San Francisco Bay Area 4th of July & Fireworks Guide 2025San Francisco Bay Area 4th of July & Fireworks Guide 2025
By - posted 6/15/2025
4th of July

Typically we’ll list over 100 different Fourth of July events (including 50+ different fireworks shows within a few hours drive) with listings for the major fireworks shows plus tons of smaller hometown festivals, fairs and fireworks shows throughout the Bay Area and a few fun road trips. 2025 Update: This guide more...

June Street Fairs & Festivals (2025)June Street Fairs & Festivals (2025)
By - posted 6/14/2025
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Get Out: Events

Here’s a round-up of fun and fabulous June festivals, street fairs, and events including San Francisco Pride, the annual North Beach Festival, the 2025 season opening of San Francisco’s Sunday Streets and more you can look forward to this June 2025. >  We’ll be updating this guide with more June events more...

"No Kings Day" in the Bay Area: 40+ Anti-Trump Protests (June 14)“No Kings Day” in the Bay Area: 40+ Anti-Trump Protests (June 14)
By - posted 6/13/2025
Causes, Community, Fairs & Festivals, Have Your Voice Heard, San Francisco

No Kings Day in the Bay Area: 40+ Anti-Trump Protests on June 14, 2025 On Saturday, June 14, 2025, more than 40 protests are planned across the Bay Area as part of No Kings Day, a nationwide day of protest and march against Donald Trump on Flag Day and the same more...

SF's First Women's Sports Bar, "Rikki's," Opens in The Castro (June 11th)SF’s First Women’s Sports Bar, “Rikki’s,” Opens in The Castro (June 11th)
By - posted 6/11/2025
Bars, Brand New, LGBTQ+, Only in San Francisco, Pride, Sponsored

The “Coming Soon” signs should be coming down today! Rikki’s, San Francisco’s first bar focused entirely on women’s sports, opens to the public on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 3:30 p.m. at 2223 Market Street in the Castro. Co-founded by Danielle Thoe and Sara Yergovich, the bar is named in honor of more...

Three Tiny Las Vegas "Spheres" Coming to SF's Pier 70 in 2026Three Tiny Las Vegas “Spheres” Coming to SF’s Pier 70 in 2026
By - posted 6/10/2025
Brand New, Only in San Francisco

A trio of mini Las Vegas-style Spheres are set to come to San Francisco’s Pier 70 in early 2026. The new 165,000-square-foot entertainment complex, called Elevation Sky Park, will feature three massive (for San Francisco, but small for Vegas) geodesic domes and a pyramid designed for immersive concerts, film screenings, wellness more...

Every Night Market in San Francisco Bay Area in 2025Every Night Market in San Francisco Bay Area in 2025
By - posted 6/7/2025
Bay Area Favorites, Eat & Drink, Fairs & Festivals, Night Market

The San Francisco Bay Area is set to host a series of bustling, open-air markets and nighttime events in 2025. Please note, we’re continuing to update this guide. Here’s the latest, updated May 22, 2025. Bay Area Night Markets 2025 San Francisco Castro Night Market – Every 3rd Friday, 5-10p – 18th & more...

Free Museum Days in San Francisco + Bay Area (2025)Free Museum Days in San Francisco + Bay Area (2025)
By - posted 5/30/2025
Get Out: Events, Museums / Cultural Institutions

Whether the economy is strong or sour, most of the museums in San Francisco and the Bay Area throw their doors open once a month to allow free admission to all comers. Generally on the first Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday of each month, these free days are often crowded, but if more...

6 Awesome Bay Area Swimming Holes (Summer 2025)6 Awesome Bay Area Swimming Holes (Summer 2025)
By - posted 5/28/2025
Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, Swimming / Waterparks

Splish splash! It’s time to grab your swimsuit and jump in. We’ve rounded up some of the best beaches and swimming holes to beat the heat and dive in in the North Bay, East Bay, South Bay, and San Francisco. – Last updated May 28, 2025 North Bay Swimming Holes Heart’s Desire Beach, more...

New Waterfront Park Coming to SF's Dogpatch NeighborhoodNew Waterfront Park Coming to SF’s Dogpatch Neighborhood
By - posted 5/28/2025
Brand New, New Parks, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches

San Francisco’s Dogpatch neighborhood is set for a major new public amenity with plans to transform a historic industrial site into a vibrant waterfront park. The interim green space, dubbed Prequel Park, will temporarily activate nearly 3 acres along the central waterfront, opening up the area to residents and visitors more...

Where to See SF's Wildflowers (Spring 2025)Where to See SF’s Wildflowers (Spring 2025)
By - posted 5/27/2025
Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco, Spring Flowers

2025 didn’t bring spectacular rains as in past years, so we can’t expect any superblooms this year. However, there’s still wonderful wildflowers to check out in San Francisco. Thanks to SF Recreations and Parks Department for putting together a list of wildflowers that will be in bloom and natural areas to more...

Where to Go Swimming in the East Bay (2025)Where to Go Swimming in the East Bay (2025)
By - posted 5/22/2025
East Bay, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches

All regional parks in the East Bay will be open Memorial Day 2025 for annual holiday gatherings and celebratory festivities. Parks are anticipated to be busy and some at full capacity early, so park staff recommend arriving early to secure first-come, first-serve non reservable picnic sites. Park District swim facilities face more...

100+ Things to Do Over Memorial Day Weekend 2025 (San Francisco + Bay Area)100+ Things to Do Over Memorial Day Weekend 2025 (San Francisco + Bay Area)
By - posted 5/22/2025
Get Out: Events

Memorial Day weekend is here, and the vibrant city of San Francisco is ready to celebrate for a few days, and then honor its fallen on Monday. From enriching cultural experiences to energizing community gatherings, the city and the Bay Area is brimming with events that won’t cost you a more...

SF’s First Day of Fall 2025: Autumn Equinox Arrives Sept 22SF’s First Day of Fall 2025: Autumn Equinox Arrives Sept 22
By - posted 5/21/2025
Fall

Break out the light sweaters (but maybe keep the shorts handy). Monday, September 22, 2025, marks the Autumn Equinox—the official first day of fall and the moment when day and night are nearly equal across the globe. In San Francisco, this astronomical milestone hits at 5:20 AM PST, officially ending summer more...

$50M Surf Park with Wave Pool Proposed for Alameda$50M Surf Park with Wave Pool Proposed for Alameda
By - posted 5/20/2025
East Bay, Swimming / Waterparks

Surfing in Alameda? A new proposal aims to make that a reality. Thanks to much to KTVU and WavePoolMag for sharing the news a $50 million surf park is being proposed for Alameda’s west end. A new $50 million proposal could bring a wave pool and year-round surfing to the West more...