The original and premier artisan chocolate festival on the West Coast takes place this Spring at the 17th Annual San Francisco International Chocolate Salon and Festival, in San Francisco. Chocolate aficionados, fanatics, buyers and journalists can experience the finest in artisan, gourmet & premium chocolate in one of the world’s great culinary metropolitan areas.
Save $2 w/ secret code FUNCHEAP24YRD (or $30 at door)
Advanced discount tickets are limited
6 hours of tastings
Featuring a delicious selection chosen and curated by the Organizers, previous Annual International CHOCOLATE SALON participants included master chocolatiers, confectioners, and other curated culinary artisans.
Salon highlights feature chocolate tasting, demonstrations, chef & author talks, and ongoing interviews by TasteTV’s Chocolate Television program. (Salon Entry includes all chocolate tastings, demos, etc.). The is the international chocolate festival not to miss!
List of 2025 Participants Amano Artisan Chocolate, Kokak Chocolates, Charlotte Truffles, RJ Toffees, and more TBA. Like all things in life, the list of participants is subject to change.
Get ready for an air-mazing experience like no other as the Balloon Museum arrives in San Francisco with its bold and breathtaking EmotionAir: Art You Can Feel exhibition! From March 29th to September 7th, 2025, explore inflatable masterpieces, vibrant light shows, and interactive art that’ll make you feel all the feels in the iconic Palace of Fine Arts.
Through the work of 22 internationally recognized artists, immerse yourself in the emotional journey of art. Whether you’re diving into the mesmerizing “Hyperfeeling” installation or getting lost in the colorful chaos of “Synchronized Chaos,” EmotionAir turns air into a medium for both expression and exploration. Get ready to touch, feel, and play with art in a way you never have before, from giant inflatable sculptures to sensory overloads of color and sound.
HOURS
MONDAY – THURSDAY
1 pm – 7 pm
last entry 6 pm
FRIDAY
11 am – 8 pm
last entry 7 pm
SATURDAY
10 am – 9 pm
last entry 8 pm
SUNDAY
10 am – 8 pm
last entry 7 pm
Tickets: Monday – Friday
Adult (18-65) – $42.50 , Young (13-17), Over 65, Military, California Resident, Adult Disability – $39 Child (4-12); Adult Disability California Resident – $32.50 Family Pack 2+1 – $108 Family Pack 2+2 – $139 Family Pack 2+3 – $170
Tickets Saturday – Sunday & Holidays Adult (18-65) – $54 Young (13-17), Over 65, Military, California Resident, Adult Disability – $49 Child (4-12), Adult Disability California Resident – $43.50 Family Pack 2+1 – $141 Family Pack 2+2 – $177 Family Pack 2+3 – $210
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Get ready for the debut of 365 Night Market — a dynamic, family-friendly festival celebrating culture, cuisine, and community in the heart of San Jose.
This two-day outdoor event will feature 60+ food vendors serving iconic Bay Area street eats, from cult-favorite chains like Dumpling Time and Koja Kitchen, to hidden gem brick-and-mortars offering everything from Michelin-inspired French cuisine to Mexican tacos, Filipino BBQ skewers, and so much more.
A curated artisan marketplace will showcase local small businesses, artists, and creators who offer handmade crafts, jewelry, home goods, and streetwear.
Live entertainment will take place throughout both nights, including traditional dance, cultural performances, and high-energy DJ sets for all ages.
Despite being a first-time event, 365 Night Market has already secured strong community and sponsor support. Tesla Inc. will provide a fleet of Cybertrucks to help power the event using clean energy — making this one of the first Bay Area festivals to integrate sustainable electric vehicle technology on this scale.
KACE Tea will also be onsite, giving away free bottles of Asian-inspired fruit tea to the first 500 attendees each night.
Following its March launch, 365 Night Market will return with additional dates throughout spring and summer 2025:
April 25–26 May 9–10 May 23–24 June 6–7 June 20–21
About 365 Night Market:
Founded by a team of Asian, minority, and women entrepreneurs, 365 Night Market was inspired by the energy of Asia’s most iconic night markets. Its mission is simple: bring people together for unforgettable nights of celebration, connection, and discovery.
Event Details:
Location: Grand Century Mall, 1111 Story Road, San Jose, CA 95122
On Sunday, April 6, 2,000 runners will participate in the Golden State 5K presented by Kaiser Permanente – a day of fitness and fun with a 5K run along the San Francisco waterfront. Below are event details. We invite you to run, volunteer, or cheer on race day.
Race Route The race will START at 9 a.m. on Terry A. Francois Blvd between 16th St and Warriors Way and proceed northbound on Terry A. Francois Blvd. Runner’s make a u-turn at the turnaround point, before Mission Rock St. intersection, and return southbound on Terry A. Francois Blvd Bay Trail to run through Bayfront Park, continuing to Crane Cove Park. Runners will return north from Crane Cove Park on Illinois St. Runners will loop this course again, to make their way to FINISH at the Chase Center on Terry A Francois Blvd. Volunteer Opportunities Support your local community, as well as thousands of runners by volunteering! To join our Race Crew, please visit goldenstate5K.com
Road Closures Event Notice Sunday, April 6, 2025
Terry A. Francois Blvd between 16th St & Warriors Way (Northbound and Southbound lanes) ………..
Terry A. Francois Blvd between 16th St & Mariposa St (Northbound and Southbound lanes) ………..
Terry A. Francois Blvd between Warriors Way & Mission Rock St (Northbound and Southbound lanes) ………..
Illinois St between Mariposa St & 18th St (Northbound and Southbound lanes) ……….. 5:00am-10:45am 8:30am-10:45am 8:30am-10:45am 8:30am-10:45am
Please plan extra time if traveling through the area during these road
closure times.
Traffic Control
Officers from San Francisco Police Department and SFMTA will manage course crossings at major intersections. Amplified Sound
Amplified sound on Terry A. Francois Blvd will begin at 8:00 a.m.
For complete information, please visit goldenstate5K.com For immediate support during event hours, call our Neighborhood Hotline at (415) 496-0820, and someone will assist you. Outside of event hours, please leave a voicemail, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
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Since 1968, the Festival has served to cultivate the continued alliance between Japan and the United States using culture as its bridge. Each year, over 220,000 people attend this dazzling display showcasing the vibrant colors and grace of the Japanese culture and the diversity of the Japanese American Community in the festivities as San Francisco’s Japantown celebrates Japanese and Japanese-American culture. The celebration coincides with the blooming of the cherry blossoms.
57th Annual Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival – April 12-13, 2025 | 11 am to 5 pm – April 19-20, 2025 | 11 am to 5 pm – GRAND PARADE – Sunday, April 20, 2025 – 1pm to 3pm – from Civic Center Plaza to Japantown – Festival – Post Street between Laguna and Fillmore Streets, Japantown, SF FREE
Will there be a parade for 2025? Yes!The Grand Parade will occur on the final Sunday of the Festival. A lively procession of taiko drummers, dancers, and decorative floats will celebrate the Festival and the Japanese traditions that thrive here in Nor Cal
2025 Parade Route The Grand Parade will depart the Civic Center Plaza at 1:00 pm., proceeding up Polk Street to Post Street, and ending in Japantown at Post and Fillmore Streets.
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We are celebrating Earth Day on April 19th 2025! There are so many reasons to be grateful for our planet, and Earth Day is the perfect time to reflect and take action.
Every day is Earth Day in the Park District, and there are all kinds of ways to celebrate and honor the Earth. Join us for an Earth Day-themed activity, take a hike or ride in nature, or volunteer at an Earth Day clean-up event in a park or in your neighborhood. Events are scheduled throughout the month of April.
Earth Day is both a celebration of the natural environment we enjoy in the Regional Parks, and a reminder of our responsibility to take care of it. This year’s Earth Day theme is Planet vs. Plastics and advocates for an overall reduction of plastics worldwide. This includes investment in the land, resources, and people to support this unique system of natural and cultural resources and open spaces. Preservation of parks and trails is a core part of the Park District’s mission.
Join us at multiple locations throughout the East Bay Parks to help complete meaningful projects Park District-wide. Register by clicking the green sign-up button on the location and project you are interested in below. While some of our projects happily accept walkup volunteers, some require pre-registration. Thank you!
Dairy Queen is welcoming the arrival of spring with its annual Free Cone Day on March 20, 2025. Customers can visit participating locations across the U.S. to enjoy a free small vanilla cone, available all day while supplies last.
The event is open to all, with a limit of one cone per person. Non-mall locations will offer the cone for free, while participating mall locations may require a purchase. This long-running tradition is Dairy Queen’s way of celebrating the season and sharing its signature soft-serve with fans of all ages.
In addition to Free Cone Day, Dairy Queen supports children’s healthcare through its Dip It For Kids and Round Up For Kids initiatives, benefiting Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.
For more details, visit Dairy Queen’s website.
There’s not a DQ in San Francisco proper, but there’s plenty a short drive away. But take note that this deal is typically only for non-mall locations.
The free deal is only at “participating” DQs (you’ll probably have to call the store to confirm).
Bay Area locations include: Antioch, Campbell, Concord, San Bruno, San Ramon, Vacaville, plus a few others in the greater Bay Area.
Flower Bulb Day is coming to America. We will return on March 22, 2025, with a colorful display of more than 80,000 tulips that will cover Union Square in San Francisco. And you are invited to visit the square and pick your own bunch of tulips (there will be a maximum number of tulips per person; in 2024, it was 6 tulips).
80,000 Free Tulips Come to Union Square Saturday, March 22, 2025 | 1 pm to 4:30 pm* (expected time frame; 2025 times TBA) Union Square, San Francisco FREE (there is limited number of tulips per person)
Save the Date: March 22, 2025
Where: San Francisco’s Union Square (conveniently located near the Powell Street BART station). A large turnout is expected; attendees are encouraged to use public transportation.
Access to the garden is free and so are the tulips. However, a large crowd is expected, so be prepared to wait in line.
