One of San Francisco’s favorite holiday traditions returns for the 2024-25 holiday season. Since 2008, The Safeway Holiday Ice Rink in Union Square has delighted children and adults with its holiday-themed ice park located in Union Square.

First (100) guests skate for free during the 5:30pm and 7pm sessions for opening night – November 6, 2024!

Enjoy ice skating in San Francisco’s iconic plaza surrounded by festive lights and the sights and sounds of the season. From November 6, 2024, through January 20, 2025, locals and visitors alike can enjoy this cherished holiday tradition as it returns for its 17th season. The grand Opening Celebration on November 6 at 5 p.m., will provide a magical start to the city’s most anticipated winter attraction.

The Safeway Holiday Ice Rink In Union Square
November 6, 2024–January 20, 2025
333 Post Street, San Francisco, Union Square

Tickets and Hours
The rink will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., with a special early closure at 9:30 p.m. on December 31, 2024. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for children 8 and under, including skate rental. All tickets must be purchased in advance. A portion of ticket proceeds benefits the San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department.

SKATING SESSIONS AND HOURS (2024-25)

The ice rink will be open to the public daily from November 6, 2024, through January 20, 2025.

1-hour skating sessions start at 10 am, every 90 minutes until 11 pm daily.

ADMISSION/TICKETS

Tickets for The Safeway Holiday Ice Rink are $20 for adults and $15 for children 8 and under, with skate rental included in the cost of admission. All tickets must be purchased in advance by visiting unionsquareicerink.com. A portion of ticket proceeds benefit the San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department.

• General Admission including skate rental: $20 
• Children 8 and under including skate rental: $15
• Locker Rental: $5
• Skate Helper: $6
• Gloves: $5
• Socks: $5

Figure and hockey skate sizes range from toddler’s size 8 to adult’s size 15

Marigold Project invites you to the 32nd annual Festival of Altars.

On November 2nd, Day of the Dead Festival of Altars will be held in Potrero Del Sol Park aka La Raza Park. Please come and participate in building an altar or come to view the community altars.

Plus, every November 2nd at 12pm and 5pm, you’re welcome to join the Ritual Circle. The Ritual Circle is a ceremony created to take time among the altars to honor all of our ancestors, our environment, and our connection to the earth and each other. All are invited to participate.

Together we hold space for healing and reflecting on our ancestral roots in a beautiful community of heart connection. This event is comprised of poetry performances, dance, music, and ritual ceremonies. Performers of all backgrounds and faiths come together to be inspired by Mesoamerican Day of the Dead traditions and to make this community event relevant to the San Francisco Bay Area as a whole.

Day of the Dead Festival of Altars in San Francisco
November 2, 2024 @ Potrero Del Sol Park
Installation begins @ 8am | Ceremony begins @ 12pm | Performances begins @ 5pm
You can build your own Personal Altar. To RSVP an altar space please signup. The making and viewing of traditional, contemporary, or experimental altars is a uniquely transformative experience connecting us closer to our Ancestors. Bring flowers, 8-inch glass prayer candles, and mementos of loved ones to contribute to the Community Altars. All are welcome to participate.

BART riders can walk to Potrero del Sol from the 24th Street Mission Station, while MUNI riders can use the 9, 10, 19, 27, 33, and 48 lines. A limited amount of first-come, first-served bike parking will be available at the festival entrance at 25th Street and Utah Street. Please note: no vehicles will be permitted in the park.

Cost: FREE

Address: 25th St. & San Bruno Ave., San Francisco, CA

For more information please visit the link below:

https://sf.funcheap.com/dia-de-los-muertos-festival-altars-mission-san-francisco

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

For more information please visit the link bellow:

https://sf.funcheap.com/japanese-tea-gardens-free-admission-hour-golden-gate-park-113/