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October 15th, 2007 by susan j
Each weekend in October, Six Flags Discovery Kingdom transforms itself into a Halloween-themed adventure area complete with haunted mazes, a coffin of fear, and a wheel of fright!
During the day, Six Flags will feature fun activities for the kids, including a Twick or Tweet Trail featuring Bugs Bunny and Friends, a Dracula Magic Show, and a daily costume parade. At night, the scare factor intensifies with a twilight funeral procession, Halloween-themed live shows, and more. Check out photos from Six Flags’ Fright Fest. For more information, click here.
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October 11th, 2007 by amy c
Thursday, October 11- Sunday, October 14:
9th Annual Oktoberfest-by-the-bay: Enjoy the largest festival of its kind in California at the Festival Pavillion, Fort Mason, and Buchanon Streets. All day activities, performances, food, and drink as Germanic culture invades the city-by-the-bay.
Monday, October 8- Saturday, October 13:
8th Annual Litquake: Don’t miss the last weekend to experience a one-of-a-kind showcase of hundreds of authors, many of which come from the bay area. Celebrate the bay area’s literary past as well as its present and future with talented writers of a variety of genres. Check the website for specific events and readings to take place at various locations around the city.
Saturday, October 13- Sunday, October 14:
37th Annual Half Moon Bay Art and Pumpkin Festival:Autumn and Halloween spirit will be brewing in this charming seaside town, known as the “World Pumpkin Capitol,” this weekend as thousands of pumpkins decorate the rolling hills, pumpkin carving demonstrations take jack-o-lanterns to whole new fright heights, and non-stop live entertainment takes to 3 different stages.
Saturday, October 13- Sunday, October 14:
32nd Annual San Francisco Open Studios: An event no art-enthusiast should miss! Artspan, located at 934 Brannon Street, invites the public to watch local artist work every weekend from October 6- October 28.
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October 4th, 2007 by amy c
Friday, October 5 to Sunday, October 7
Wine lovers should not miss the annual Sonoma County Harvest, Fall Sensations. The fair celebrates the area’s world renowned agricultural tradition with more than 500 award-winning wines, fresh local produce, and tastes of drool-worthy cuisine prepared by famed California chefs.
Thursday, October 4 to Tuesday, October 9
San Francisco’s Fleet Week takes to the sea and sky as a parade of navy ships invades the bay and Blue Angels streak the sky in an exciting air show.
Saturday, October 6
Catch the Blue Angels Air show while enjoying fresh seafood at the annual Oceanfest at SF’s popular Chrissy Field along the Marina. The event offers a catered barbecue by local restaurants and activist booths, including environmental information.
Friday, October 5 to Sunday, October 7
Catch the last weekend of the Rembrandt to Thiebaud exhibition at the Legion of Honor.
Sunday, October 7
Castro Street Fair 11 am-6 pm–an uproarious good time among some of the quirkiest San Francisco characters. Non-stop dancing, food, and art!
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October 2nd, 2007 by amy c
Blue Angel’s air show
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October in Northern California is the best time to explore the coast and city that is often shrouded in a blanket of fog during the summer months. Surprisingly, a San Francisco day in autumn can oftentimes be warmer and sunnier than in the middle of July. There are several events that will bring you to the waterfront this fall, enjoying the cloudless sky and fresh ocean breeze. Here are some of our picks:
San Francisco’s Fleet Week October 4-9 takes to the sea and sky as a parade of navy ships invades the bay and Blue Angels streak the sky in an exciting air show. You can catch the week-long action along the Embarcadero and Fisherman’s Wharf, conveniently located near the city’s famed Ghirardelli Chocolate Factory. Get a taste of chocolate-coated history as you sample sinful sundaes and learn how the famous chocolate was first made.
Wine lovers should not miss the annual Sonoma County Harvest, Fall Sensations October 5-7. The fair celebrates the area’s world renowned agricultural tradition with more than 500 award-winning wines, fresh local produce, and tastes of drool-worthy cuisine prepared by famed California chefs. All the taste-tempting wine and delicious food may inspire you to visit a few local wineries. Enjoy guided tours of the intoxicating Simi Winery or experience another world with the Mediterranean inspired ambiance of Sonoma Enoteca. (more…)
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October 1st, 2007 by amy c
Ghirardelli Square, home to the world’s most delicious chocolate.
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If I only had one day left in my hometown, San Francisco (may that never be the case), these would be my top picks for soaking up the beauty, history, culture, and delicious eats of the “city-by-the-bay.”
Stop #1: Marin Headlands
Just north of the Golden Gate Bridge lie the rolling hills and dramatic cliffs of the Marin Headlands. It draws visitors and natives alike with its sweeping views of the bay and ocean, historic Army Barracks, and hiking trails. In one panoramic view you can see the glistening bay speckled with sailboats, the bright orange architecture of the bridge, a barge going out to sea, and crashing waves at the foot of a gleaming white city. On a clear day the entire bay area is visible, with the San Francisco skyline reflecting off the water. If you meet the characteristic fog, however, the view is just as dramatic, as it weightlessly seeps over the city, winding in between skyscrapers and over hills. You could spend an entire day snapping photos of the view, exploring the Army forts, or learning about the native species, such as the Sea Lions that nap on the rocks under the bridge from the Marine Mammal Center nearby. It is a must-see for anyone who appreciates the seamless union between natural beauty and man-made architecture.
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