The annual Haight Ashbury Street Fair brings thousands of people to Haight Street between Stanyan and Masonic to shop over 200 outdoor vendors including food, green businesses, local artists, clothing, crafts, non-profits and more.
2025 Haight Ashbury Street Fair
Sunday, September 7, 2025 | 11 am to 5:30 pm
Haight Street (Stanyan to Masonic), SF FREE
Music & Performer Schedule – TBD
HAIGHT STREET SKATE JAM – BELVEDERE ST.
Children’s Alley – with San Francisco Rock Project Stage, Mobile Library & Jumpy House
All generations are welcome.
MUSIC • ARTS • FOOD • CRAFTS BEER • WINE • COCKTAILS
The event will offer panels, workshops, special guests, and a pop-up Pokémon Center store with exclusive merchandise. Pokémon XP will replace some of the typical fan attractions at the World Championships, including art exhibits and meet-and-greets.
Championship Sunday: For the first time, the finals will take place at the Chase Center, home of the Golden State Warriors.
Tickets:
Multi-day passes: $120-$150 for adults, $70-$100 for kids under 18
Multi-day + arena experience passes: $150-$180 for adults, $90-$120 for kids under 18
The San Francisco Zoo, Northern California’s largest zoological park and conservation center, periodically offers free admission for San Francisco residents.
The free days are often the first or second Wednesday of the month. However, dates often announced on VERY short notice with as little as 24 hours in advance and sometimes months are skipped altogether.
This urban oasis, nestled against the Pacific Ocean, provides a comfortable climate all year round. You’ll enjoy seeing the 250 different animal species in naturalistic surroundings, along with their many zoo activities and events.
San Francisco Zoo Free Day Hours 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. – Last Entry 4 pm (time changes seasonally) Great Highway, between Skyline and Sloat Boulevards, next to the Pacific Ocean. FREE for SF residents only(valid ID required)
> Arrive Early: Last admission to the Zoo on a free day is typically one hour before closing time
You must be a resident of San Francisco and bring one of the following:
A valid driver’s license
A valid identification card
A utility, phone or other local bill that has your name and address, along with a current, valid photo I.D.
Parking in the main lot is $11. Free street parking is available along Sloat Blvd. A pedestrian drop-off area is located on Sloat Blvd. and 47th Avenue with a grand walkway leading directly to the main entrance.
Cost: FREE*
*Free admission offer only valid to San Francisco residents with valid ID, subject to capacity. Admission into the zoo ends one hour before closing time for non-members. (For members admission ends 30 minutes before closing time.)
For more information please visit the following link
Get out in the open, away from city lights to see the annual Perseids Meteor Shower, the most beloved meteor shower of the year for the Northern Hemisphere.
The annual Perseids meteor shower is the glittery result of Earth passing through debris left behind by a comet, so typically you should expect to see up to 40 meteors per hour – as long as you are away from light pollution and the clouds stay away.
2025 Perseids Meteor Shower August 11-13, 2025 | Very late evening to just before dawn Predicted Peak: The night of Aug. 12, before dawn on Aug. 13, 2025 Make plans to stay up late the night of August 11 or wake up early the morning of August 12 (the morning of August 11 and August 13 may also be great for viewing. The estimated peak varies depending on source). The shower is best seen just before dawn.
Is 2025 a Good Year to View the Perseids?
Yes, 2025 will be an excellent year to view the Perseid meteor shower. The Perseids peak on the night of August 11 into the early morning of August 12, 2025, and the moon will be in its waning crescent phase with only about 7% illumination. This means the skies will be dark, offering near-perfect viewing conditions for the Perseids, which are known for their bright and frequent meteors.
For the best experience, head to a location with minimal light pollution and clear skies. The meteors will be most visible after midnight, with the radiant point in the constellation Perseus high in the northeastern sky.
Why is this meteor shower one of the favorites? It’s a rich meteor shower, and it’s steady with up to 100 meteors per hour. These meteors frequently leave persistent trains.
Perseid meteors tend to strengthen in number as late night deepens into midnight and typically produce the most meteors in the wee hours before dawn.
San Francisco is getting a second Taco Bell Cantina, this time landing at Fisherman’s Wharf in the heart of Anchorage Square. The new spot is set to take over the old Auntie Anne’s and Chipotle spaces at 333 Jefferson Street and will serve alcohol late into the night.
Unlike your typical Taco Bell, Cantina locations come with a full drink menu including beer, wine, sangria, and frozen cocktails. The city’s other Cantina, near Oracle Park, is open until 3am daily. The Wharf location is expected to keep similar hours, serving booze until California’s 2am cutoff.
The Cantina concept brings a more modern, lounge-style feel with open kitchens, exposed brick, and charging stations — a place to actually hang out instead of just grab-and-go. That vibe, paired with booze and late hours, could draw a solid late-night crowd in a neighborhood where most restaurants shut down by 9pm.
The City’s only In-N-Out has long been the Wharf’s only late-night option, closing by 1am on weekdays and 1:30am on weekends. But with the new Cantina serving tacos until 3am and alcohol until 2, Fisherman’s Wharf is finally getting a true after-hours alternative.
The opening also marks a small win for Anchorage Square and ties into broader efforts to bring life back to the Wharf after years of pandemic-era closures. The new Taco Bell Cantina is expected to open in late 2025 or early 2026.
This National Farmers Market Week (August 3-9, 2025), savor summer’s bounty, support local farmers and food makers, and join Foodwise in celebrating the many benefits that farmers markets bring to our communities!
Support Foodwise Farmers Markets
Join your community in celebrating National Farmers Market Week at Foodwise farmers markets:
Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Tuesday and Thursday (10 am to 2 pm) and Saturday (8 am to 2 pm) at Embarcadero and Market Street, San Francisco
Support Foodwise and show your farmers market love by purchasing a limited-edition Foodwise farmers market tote bag, available at the Foodwise Info Booth!
Why Farmers Markets?
Farmers markets support local farms and provide vital access to fresh, healthy food for our communities. By shopping at your local farmers market, you help stimulate local economies, preserve farmland and rural livelihoods, increase access to fresh food, and support healthy communities. Here are our 10 Reasons to Support Farmers Markets. Declare your love and support of farmers markets by spreading the word!
Double Your SNAP Benefits at Foodwise Farmers Markets
Foodwise farmers markets accept SNAP/EBT (CalFresh/food stamps). Customers using EBT can double their dollars up to $15 per market day through the Market Match program, which offers free market coins redeemable only for fruits and vegetables. Visit the Foodwise Info Booth to learn more.
