101st Annual Opening Day on the Bay

Sunday, April 22, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Crissy Field to Pier 39 Boating season kicks off with the blessing of the fleet and a festive parade featuring over 100 historic workboats, firebo... Read More

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Earth Day San Francisco 49th Anniversary

Saturday, April 21, 11 a.m.–7 p.m. Civic Center Plaza Coinciding with the 100-year anniversary of the Save the Redwoods League, this year’s fair includes a Redwood Canopy Tent ... Read More

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51st Annual Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival

Sat.–Sun., April 14–15 & 21–22 Japantown This street fair features Japanese food, a film festival, ikebana demonstrations, traditional music, taiko drummers, martial ar... Read More

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Rock ’n’ Roll Half Marathon 2018

Sunday, April 8, 6:15–11 a.m. Starts: Pier 39 Ends: Ghirardelli Square Run this scenic loop over the bridge and back. New this is year is more music, course entertainment, and su... Read More

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Spring Wine Walks

Friday April 6, 4–8 p.m., North Beach Thursday, April 12, 4–8 p.m., Polk Street Friday, April 20, 4–8 p.m., Fillmore Street Stroll, sip, and shop your favorite stores whil... Read More

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San Francisco International Film Festival

Daily, April 4–17 Various Bay Area venues The venerable festival celebrates six decades with a lineup of 150 films and live events, dozens of filmmakers in attendance, and the pr... Read More

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2018 Presidio Picnic

Sundays, April 1 through Oct.7, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Main Parade Ground This year the Presidio Picnic highlights the Bay Area’s multicultural traditions and diverse heritage with eth... Read More

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27th Annual Easter Parade & Spring Celebration

Sunday, April 1, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Union Street (Gough to Fillmore Sts.) Activities include an Easter bonnet contest, bounce house, kids’ rides and games, a petting zoo, pony ... Read More

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Macy’s 72nd Annual Flower Show: Once Upon a Springtime

Daily, March 28–April 8 Macy’s Union Square Take time to smell the flowers at Macy’s iconic spring flower show. Visit website for special event information. 415-397-3333, so... Read More

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167th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival

Saturday, March 17, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Market Street (at Second) to Civic Center Plaza Find a hub of Irish culture at the Civic Center Plaza with corned beef sandwiches, Irish bands... Read More

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12th Annual S.F. International Chocolate Salon

Sunday, March 11, 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m. S.F. County Fair Bldg. (1199 Ninth Ave.), Golden Gate Park Indulge in chocolatey concoctions from dozens of chocolatiers and attend demos and ... Read More

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Bouquets to Art

Daily, March 13–18, 9:30 a.m.–5:15 p.m. de Young Museum Now in its 34th year, this highly anticipated event features a dazzling display of floral arrangements inspired by the m... Read More

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Year of the Dog arrives for 2018

By Lynette Majer

Gong Hei Fat Choy! arriving on Feb. 16, The Year of the Dog (Earth Dog, specifically) promises to be a good year overall for those born in a dog year, with February and March being... Read More

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S.F. Chronicle Wine Competition Public Tasting

Saturday, Feb. 17, 1:30–5 p.m. Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason Center As the largest competition of U.S. wines in the world, this always-sold-out public tasting is a not-to-miss wi... Read More

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Chinese New Year Festival

Various days, Feb. 10–March 4 Various S.F. venues Gung Hay Fat Choy! Celebrate the Year of the Dog with a street fair, flower fair, and more, including the colorful Chinese New Y... Read More

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