Delight at watching other people freeze their tail ends off as they take a plunge for a good cause in Aquatic Park for the Dash and Splash, a benefit the Special Olympics of Northern California.

Unlike the Escape From Alcatraz triathlon, these nearly 1,000 brave souls won’t be swimming, just braving it—some in wacky costumes—for a quick, but agonizing dip in the chilly waters of the SF Bay.

2019 “Dash and Splash”

Saturday, February 23, 2019 | 9:30 am to 1 pm
Aquatic Park, 900 Beach St, SF
FREE to watch

The 3K/5K Fun Run/Walk travels through San Francisco’s most beautiful neighborhoods and is just as crazy and fun as the plunge itself with wacky costumes. Runners and walkers can pay a flat registration fee or raise additional funds for the Special Olympics.

2019 Event Schedule*

9 am – Registration opens for the 3K/5K
10 am – Race begins
10:30 am – Registration opens for the Polar Plunge
10:30 am – Breakfast service begins
11:30 am – Costume judging & awards
Noon – Polar Plunge
1 pm – Beer and wine service ends
*Subject to change

Ritual has partnered with several restaurants to organize a $1 Food Festival, which will run from Feb 11 to Feb 22, 2019. Customers will be able to order meals that are typically priced over $10 for only $1.

To make the deal even sweeter, customers will be able to order multiple times at different restaurants throughout the week.

Customers can search ‘Dollar Festival’ in their app to see a complete list of restaurants participating.

Customers are encouraged to get to know their neighborhood through the best way possible, by trying local food. Ritual helps enable unique social experiences between restaurants and customers within their local community.

Ritual is a consumer app and web platform that enables customers to order ahead and skip the line at their favorite restaurants in their local neighborhood.

Not only do customers save time by ordering ahead, but they can also save money through perks available exclusively through the Ritual app.

How to participate:

1. Download Ritual invite.ritual.co/DOLLARFEST
2. Search ‘DOLLARFEST’ to see all restaurants
3. Order and pick up your meal for just $1
4. Refer & tell your friends for more credits

Restaurants Include:

• Steep Creamery & Tea – 270 Brannan Street
• Kama O Deli – 590 3rd St
• The Creamery – 685-689 4th St
• El Norteno Taco Truck – 801 Bryant Street
• South Beach Cafe – 800 The Embarcadero
• Mexico Au Parc – 24 S Park St
• Golden Burma Restaurant – 15 Boardman Pl
• Steep Creamery & Tea – 240 Ritch St
• Naan ‘N’ Curry – 737 3rd Street
• Chili Lemon Garlic – 518 Bryant St
• Nama Sushi – 227 King St
• Caffe Centro – 102 S Park St
• Cafe In – 855A Bryant St
• Small Foods – 522 2nd St
• Picnic On Third – 493 3rd St
• The Iron Cactus – 683 4th St

February 11-22, 2019
South Beach, San Francisco

Alcatraz Cruises is running their winter “Buy One, Get One Free” ticket promotion to encourage Bay Area residents to experience the assets that make Alcatraz Island one of the country’s most popular attractions.

Alcatraz Cruises’ 2 for 1 Bote Ride Day Tours

You’ll get a “day tour” boat cruise to the island from Pier 33, unlimited time on Alcatraz (you can head back on any “day tour” boat that day) along with a 45-minute audio tour of the cellhouse – it’s all included.

Tuesdays and Wednesdays, January 8 to February 27, 2019
Departs from Pier 33 near Bay St. and Embarcadero

• Departure Dates
  – Departure times range from 9:10 am to 1:35 pm
  – Return times range from 9:35 am to 4:30 pm
• Cost: Normally $38.35 per person, these are buy-one-get-one free
• How to Buy Tickets: BOGO tickets cannot be purchased online. You must call 415.981.7625 or purchase in person at the Pier 33 Alcatraz Landing ticket booth. A valid Bay Area ID is required. Tickets must be picked up on the day of your departure.

Tuesday, February 19, 2019 – All Day | Cost: 2-for-1* 
Pier 33 | Pier 33, San Francisco, CA