Mmmm… Tuesday, April 8, 2025 is Free Cone Day at Ben & Jerry’s, and you know what that means… free ice cream for you.
As long as you don’t mind waiting in really long lines, almost all Ben & Jerry’s Scoop Shops in the Bay Area (and around the world, for that matter) are opening their doors from noon to 8 pm to serve up a free scoop of any flavor of your choice.
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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