The Japanese Tea Garden provides visitors from around the world with an opportunity to experience the natural beauty, tranquility, and harmony of a Japanese-style garden in the heart of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park.
Originally created as a “Japanese Village” exhibit for the 1894 California Midwinter International Exposition, the Japanese Tea Garden endures as one of the most popular attractions in San Francisco, featuring classic elements such as an arched drum bridge, pagodas, stone lanterns, stepping stone paths, native Japanese plants, serene koi ponds, and a zen garden. Cherry blossom trees bloom throughout the garden in March and April.
Admission to the Japanese Tea Garden is free for San Francisco residents with valid ID. Free hours for everyone (even non-residents) are 9-10 am every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Please note that hours and costs change frequently.
Japanese Tea Garden 75 Hagiwara Tea Garden, Golden Gate Park, SF FREE for San Francisco Residents w/ ID FREE for Everyone from 9-10 am on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
Non Resident Fees Adults: $12-16 (depends on season)
Seniors (ages 65+ w/ID) $7 Youth (ages 12-17) $7 Children (ages 5-11) $3 Children (under 5) FREE
Hours Of Operation Last entry is 30 minutes before closing. Last entry changes seasonally.
Free Hour Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9:00am – 10:00am
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Calling all Mission Bay residents! Celebrate the season with your neighbors at the Mission Bay Harvest Festival – a day filled with family-friendly fun, festive activities, and autumn magic! Connect with the community and enjoy your parks while getting into the Halloween spirit!
Mission Bay Harvest Festival Saturday, October 26th, 2024 | 11AM – 4PM
SPARK Social SF | 601 Mission Bay Blvd North, San Francisco, CA 94158
Free Admission | Open to everyone –Kids, Pets, Locals, and Visitors!
Pumpkin Patch – Explore our festive pumpkin patch! Free gourds for ghouls under 8! Costume Contest – Show off your creative costumes for a chance to win amazing prizes. S’mores & Fire Pits – Gather ‘round cozy fire pits to roast marshmallows and make s’mores! Free S’mores kits for Mission Bay locals! Trick-or-Treating – There will be plenty of opportunities to trick-or-treat, so don’t forget to bring your buckets or bags for all those treats! Games & Activities – A lineup of classic fall games and activities perfect for all ages!
Live Music – Dance, sing along, and do the Monster Mash to your favorite halloween hits!
This is more than just a festival – it’s an opportunity for Mission Bay to come together, celebrate the season, and strengthen our community spirit. So throw on your costumes, bring the family, and get ready for an unforgettable day of autumnal delight in your own neighborhood!
Costume Contest Judging
Join in the fun as we showcase the spirit of our community through a lively costume contest! Costumes will be judged by you, our Mission Bay neighbors, through a fun and interactive cloud of applause! Categories include
Family/Group Costumes – The most imaginative and coordinated group or family outfits.
Kid Costumes – The cutest and most creative costumes worn by the little ones.
Most Creative Costume – The most innovative costumes that stand out from the crowd.
Get daring and let your costumes shine! It’s time to bring your A-game and rally your neighbors to cheer the loudest for you!
Celebrate the season with your neighbors at the Mission Bay Harvest Festival – a day filled with family-friendly fun, festive activities, and autumn magic! Connect with the community and enjoy your parks while getting into the Halloween spirit!
Mission Bay Harvest Festival Saturday, October 26th, 2024 | 11AM – 4PM
SPARK Social SF | 601 Mission Bay Blvd North, San Francisco, CA 94158
Free Admission | Open to everyone –Kids, Pets, Locals, and Visitors!
Pumpkin Patch – Explore our festive pumpkin patch! Free gourds for ghouls under 8! Costume Contest – Show off your creative costumes for a chance to win amazing prizes. S’mores & Fire Pits – Gather ‘round cozy fire pits to roast marshmallows and make s’mores! Free S’mores kits for Mission Bay locals! Trick-or-Treating – There will be plenty of opportunities to trick-or-treat, so don’t forget to bring your buckets or bags for all those treats! Games & Activities – A lineup of classic fall games and activities perfect for all ages!
Live Music – Dance, sing along, and do the Monster Mash to your favorite halloween hits!
This is more than just a festival – it’s an opportunity for Mission Bay to come together, celebrate the season, and strengthen our community spirit. So throw on your costumes, bring the family, and get ready for an unforgettable day of autumnal delight in your own neighborhood!
Costume Contest Judging
Join in the fun as we showcase the spirit of our community through a lively costume contest! Costumes will be judged by you, our Mission Bay neighbors, through a fun and interactive cloud of applause! Categories include
Family/Group Costumes – The most imaginative and coordinated group or family outfits.
Kid Costumes – The cutest and most creative costumes worn by the little ones.
Most Creative Costume – The most innovative costumes that stand out from the crowd.
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China Basin Park programming in full swing, we have some exciting events coming up
Free Movie Night at China Basin Park on October 12 at 6 p.m.: TOP GUN
Take flight and join us for China Basin Park’s first FREE movie night with a screening of Top Gun on Saturday, October 12 starting at 6 p.m. on the Great Lawn. Bring your picnic blankets, enjoy food and drinks available for purchase and experience the vibrant atmosphere of Fleet Week.
Mission Rock the Election
Mission Rock, San Francisco’s newest neighborhood, is championing civic engagement through a non-partisan initiative, “Mission Rock the Election”. Mission Rock the Election reflects the neighborhood’s core values of connectivity, innovation and opportunity as we encourage our community members to actively participate in shaping their future by registering to vote, making a plan to vote and getting involved with their communities.
Voter Registration Event
On Saturday, October 19 from 2-7 p.m., China Basin Park at Mission Rock will host a voter registration event in collaboration with the San Francisco Department of Elections, and a free concert. Attendees can register to vote with the San Francisco Department of Elections while enjoying live music by Bayonics, a LuxFit HIIT class, a performance by CIN presented by Project Level, Budweiser giveaways, Rome’s Kitchen and Pita Gyros food trucks, drinks by Lady Victory, voting activities, getting involved with local community groups and more.
Accessible Voting
On Election Day, November 5, Studio at Verde (365 Toni Stone Crossing) will serve as a polling place from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Fall Programming
Other events such as fitness classes, family activities and more are also taking place at China Basin Park.
Looking for a unique way to enjoy San Francisco’s Fleet Week air show without getting lost in the crowds at Crissy Field or Aquatic Park? For 2024, San Francisco Bay Ferry is offering a special “Richmond Scenic” ferry ride on Saturday, October 12, and Sunday, October 13, that takes you right into the heart of the action—on the water, with spectacular views of the Blue Angels flying above.
Instead of battling the busy shorelines, hop aboard the Richmond Scenic Ferry from the Richmond Ferry Terminal for a front-row seat to Fleet Week’s iconic air show, all while avoiding the hassle of crowded viewing areas. The ferry departs at 3 p.m. and takes you on a leisurely, one-hour route that glides between Angel Island, loops around Alcatraz, and cruises right under the Golden Gate Bridge before arriving in downtown San Francisco at 4 p.m.
This scenic ferry ride offers one of the best ways to see the show, with close-up views of the famous jets zooming (almost) right over you as they perform their awe-inspiring stunts. Typically, boat cruises offering similar Fleet Week experiences cost anywhere from $105 to $185 per person. But at just $4.70 for adults and $2.30 for seniors and youth, this ferry ride is an affordable, family-friendly way to experience the show like never before.
Saturday & Sunday, October 19-20, 2024 | 9am-5pm both days Main Street, between Mill and Spruce Streets, Half Moon Bay, CA Festival admission is free
The world-famous Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival is the season’s signature event, drawing hordes of visitors to the “World Pumpkin Capital” for an epic festival on historic Main Street. This year’s 52nd annual festival will be held on October 19-20, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free.
One of America’s most iconic festival brands features:
The fantastically fun Great Pumpkin Parade on Saturday at noon
Four Stages of epic live bands as well as street performers and DJs throughout the event
Keepsake photos with the gargantuan grand champion mega-gourd
A spectacular display of Volkswagen-sized heavyweight champion pumpkins
Stunning harvest-inspired art and fine crafts from over 250 of the best artists
Expert pumpkin carver Farmer Mike (‘”the Picasso of pumpkin carvers’) sculpts monster pumpkins into amazing one-of-a-kind masterpieces
Pie-eating contests both Saturday and Sunday at 2pm at the Bank of America Lot
Costume Contest on Saturday 10am at the Half Moon Bay Library
pumpkin carving for fun,
the Xfinity Take 5 Lounge with giant screen TV showing live sports games, NFL and MLB Playoffs
The Sunday-only ‘Made on the Coast’ local artists block
The Sunday-only Great Pumpkin Run – 10k, 5k, Half Marathon and Kids’ Fun Run
Collaborative Paint Temple, come leave your mark at the Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Festival
Come celebrate all things Pumpkin and Halloween at The World Pumpkin Capital of Half Moon Bay celebrating its bountiful fall harvest and autumn splendor at the Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival!
Presented by the non-profit Half Moon Bay Beautification Committee which has raised several million dollars for community service organizations and civic improvements in its history.
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Saturday & Sunday, October 19-20, 2024 | 11a to 6p Hunters Point Shipyard, 451 Galvez Ave. SF FREE – RSVP
Getting There: Ample free parking with easy access to all six Shipyard buildings. Muni 19 or 15 bus.
130+ Artists: Engage with artists and their work and discover the historic Hunters Point Shipyard, home to the country’s oldest and largest working artist studio community. Participating Artists: shipyardartists.com/shipyard-open-studios-participating-artists
Live Entertainment: Enjoy live jazz and classical music
Local Flavors: Savor delicious food and unwind in the beer garden
Family Fun: Art 4 Kids by Art Rocks Clubhouse and the Museum of Craft and Design
️Silent Art Auction: Shipyard Gallery, supports programs year round
Shipyard History Tours (tba)
️Preview Parties: Friday night exclusive early access to meet the artists (tba)
Special Anniversary: Celebrate four decades of artistic innovation (1984 – 2024)
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The UC Berkeley Art Museum is the visual arts center of the University of California, Berkeley. Through art and film programs, collections, and research resources, the University aspires to be locally connected and globally relevant, engaging audiences from the campus, community, and beyond.
Normally $14, the museum offers free admission to the art galleries and public programs on thefirst Thursday of every month.
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SFPD Southern Station invites you to Starbucks — 1375 3rd Street at Mission Bay Blvd North — from 9a to 10:30a. Meet and speak with our police officers to discuss what’s on your mind
