Manager’s Messages

SFPUC crews will be making nighttime water system improvements at the intersection of 9th Street and Howard Street. March 30 – April 10, 2026; 8 pm – 6 am; Monday – Friday only 

On Sunday, March 29, 5,000 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.

For more information, please click the link below:

https://chasecenter.com/thrive-city

SATURDAY, APRIL 25TH, 2026, 11 AM TO 4 PM

Here’s an idea of what to expect. 2025 Schedule listed below. 2026 schedule TBA

Dog Show Schedule 2025

• 11:30am Best Costume
• Judges vote on dog with best costume; extra points for originality!
• 12:00pm Best Trick
• Dogs have 30 seconds to show off their best trick(s). Props encouraged.
• 12:30pm Best Coat
• Whose coat is the most luxurious?
• 1:00pm HALF TIME SHOW!
• 1:30pm Best Mutt
• A little of this and a little of that, sugar and spice make everything nice. Whose best friend is made up of the best mix?
• 2:00pm Best Lap Dog
• Judges are looking for dogs that are great on your lap and the velvet throne.
• 2:30pm (Openly Corrupt) Best-In-Show
• The winners of each of the main categories (costume, coat, trick, etc.) and anyone who wants to buy their way in for $50 will be entered in this final contest of the day. **Brace yourself – it really is corrupt, but it’s all in good fun to raise the most money possible for McKinley Elementary school!

All events are free to watch, but pre-registration ($20) is typically required for your dog to compete

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Flower Bulb Day is coming to America. We will return on March 21, 2026, 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 21, 2026 | 1 pm to 4:30 pm* (expected time frame; 2026 times TBA)
Union Square, San Francisco
FREE (there is a limited number of tulips per person)

• Save the Date: March 21, 2026
• 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.

For more information, please visit the following link

https://sf.funcheap.com/american-tulip-day-100000-pickyourown-tulips-union-square-sf/

The Chinese New Year Flower Market Fair is held on the weekend before Chinese New Year Day. The Flower Fair is the place to come to purchase fresh flowers, fruits, candies and brand new supplies for the home to begin the new lunar year. Delight in performances of traditional Chinese magicians, acrobats, folk dancers and opera as you take in the beautiful fragrances of spring. You will find over 120 booths and concessions making this a shopper’s paradise.

2026 Flower Market Fair
February 14-15, 2026
Saturday: 10am – 6pm
Sunday: 9am – 6pm
Chinatown, San Francisco, CA
FREE

For more information, please visit the following link

https://sf.funcheap.com/san-franciscos-2026-chinese-new-year-flower-market-fair-feb-14-15-2/

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.

For more information, please visit the following link

https://sf.funcheap.com/japanese-tea-gardens-free-admission-hour-golden-gate-park-349/