Much of the Bay Area's government offices will close on Monday to observe the newest federal holiday.
Publish a photo of pops on the San Francisco Patch for Father’s Day 2021 to share your favorite father-son or father-daughter moments.
Hundreds of thousands of first-time boat owners could be on the water this year. Here are some safety tips to know before leaving the dock.
Some misconceptions remain about the May 5 observance as San Francisco residents honor Mexican American heritage.
Sara Schaer's mother taught her "anything is possible," a message she hopes will uplift mothers who use Kango, her ride-share app for kids.
San Francisco's Mission District will welcome its Cinco De Mayo festivities back this Sunday with an Aztec dance performance and more.
San Francisco Patch is celebrating Mother's Day 2021 by sharing mother-daughter or mother-son photos and messages of love.
Share your favorite mother-son or mother-daughter photo and sentiments, and we’ll feature it on the San Francisco Patch.
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital welcomed baby Jack at 12:06 a.m. on New Year's Day.
Some kids could go without gifts this Christmas. The Postal Service’s Operation Santa program wants your help keeping Santa’s magic alive.
The festival brings more than 40 light art installations to 17 city neighborhoods.
Despite the pandemic, it might still be possible to safely find your perfect Christmas tree this year in the San Francisco area.
You may drop off toys at any San Francisco Walgreens.
As millions of U.S. families face hunger amid the pandemic, skip the whole turkey and consider these ways to save money this Thanksgiving.
Looking for a San Francisco-area pumpkin patch before Halloween? Check out the Patch list.
If you visited a pumpkin patch, you have some carving and cooking to do. Here's our favorite seed recipe and how to preserve your pumpkin.
San Francisco’s storied Palace Hotel has hosted presidents and movie stars. Some, it’s said, never checked out.
Pick out that pumpkin and enjoy the many fall attractions San Francisco-area pumpkin patches have to offer.
Plus, how to spot that perfect pumpkin— and make it last! 'Tis the season to be spooky, even amid coronavirus.
Take a socially distanced walk around some of these famed Bay Area haunted houses, parks and landmarks this spooky season.
For your coronavirus stress baking, head to a pumpkin patch near San Francisco and make a perfect from-scratch pumpkin pie.
The Jewish New Year may look different in the age of COVID-19 but restaurants across the Bay Area are trying to preserve tradition.
Are you heading to the Lunar New Year Parade? Text alerts from the city will keep you in the loop about the parade, traffic issues and more.
San Francisco floral studio Birch has all the tips on choosing the perfect floral arrangements to wow your loved ones this Valentine's Day.
The Southwest Airlines Chinese New Year Parade will take place Saturday.
2 dogs were rescued from a cliff at Fort Funston as Year of the Dog dawned.
We've gathered some of the stories that caught our attention this year. What would you add to the list?
The jolly fellow dove into a tank two-and-a-half stories tall at the California Academy of Sciences in Golden Gate Park.
Your hometown event guide to Union St.'s Fantasy of Lights, tree & menorah lightings, ice rinks, Teddy bear teas, holiday concerts & more!
Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa - holiday shopping is officially underway. Here are the top toys that kids want this year.
It’s never too early to start thinking about New Year’s Eve! Here’s your guide to fireworks, parties and other events happening in SF.
See where the offenders in your area live to make sure your kids are trick-or-treating in safe neighborhoods.
'Tis the ghostly season! Find the parades, carnivals, trick-or-treat extravaganzas and all the sweet and spookiness coming up nearby.
It'll be sure to make you go back in time without compromising ease of use.
How are you making the most of the longest day of the year?
There are fireworks, parades and festivals aplenty! Here is a town-by-town guide to Independence Day!
From Good Friday to Easter Sunday: See what's going on near you and make your plans!
Peruse the region's Easter listings! And don't delay on firming up plans as some activities need reservations and fill up quickly!
Streets begin closing at 4 p.m.
People and organizations were extremely generous this year, with 150 percent more toys than last year.