Things to Do

San José is the capital of Silicon Valley — a city full of discovery and innovation. Become a modern-day explorer and experience the incredible blend of art, culture, and history this Valley of Genius has to offer.

San José’s most popular museums are perfect for family outings, date nights, and solo adventurers. Wander through space at Lick Observatory on Mount Hamilton, get hands-on with technology at the Tech Museum of Innovation, or take in the vibrant San Jose Museum of Art. For more things to do and see, visit sjdowntown.com.

Downtown San Francisco is practically a village of museums. Union Square is home to a small but impressive theater district, with half-off day-of-performance tickets available at a kiosk in the Square. Across town, in windswept Golden Gate Park, you’ll find the De Young Museum — a temple to the arts. Perched on a bluff in Lincoln Park with breathtaking views of the Golden Gate Bridge, the Legion of Honor (built in 1924 as a World War One memorial) houses most of the city’s old masters and ancient art.

The city loves to celebrate. Annual highlights include the Bay to Breakers run in May, the Pride Parade in June, and the Latin American Carnival in the Mission District. Street fairs and festivals take place almost every week. For current events, visit sftravel.com.

Find Meetups to do more of what matters to you, or create your own group and meet people near you who share your interests.

FunCheapSF is your guide to the Bay Area’s best street fairs, festivals, happy hours, free museum days, and free movie nights — updated daily with new events.

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