Events
Something for Everyone
Wharf Fest, a free Fisherman’s Wharf festival, returns to San Francisco’s iconic neighborhood for the fourth year.
For the month of December, the Red Umbrellas Group will be featured at the A&C Marketplace.
The Fisherman's Wharf Community Benefit District and the St. Francis Yacht Club will join once again to present the oldest and largest lighted holiday boat parade on San Francisco Bay.
The oldest civic parade in San Francisco comes to the Wharf on Sunday, October 8, 2017. San Francisco’s Italian-American Community celebrates its 149th Italian Heritage Parade, featuring Italian and Italian-American dignitaries, music, performances, floats and representatives of Italian and Italian-American organizations and businesses.
The Artisan & Craftsmen Marketplace is a curated event showcasing some of the Bay Area's creativity. There is no admission fee.
PIER 39 invites you to celebrate Fleet Week with a five-star line-up in honor of the men and women of our Nation’s armed forces, October 5-9.
The Fisherman's Wharf CBD is a sponsor of Fleet Week in San Francisco; a fun-filled week where we can give thanks to the men and women who tirelessly serve our nation. The celebration includes a parade of ships along the Bay, an air show featuring the blue angels, ship tours and live entertainment throughout Fisherman's Wharf and San Francisco.
The 82nd Madonna del Lume Celebration
La Festa della Madonna del Lume (Mother of the Light) is one of many traditional celebrations Italian immigrants brought to the United States. This particular Festa honors Mary, guardian & patroness of fishermen, with a mass, procession and the ancient ritual of the blessing of the fishing fleet at Fisherman's Wharf.
The Artisan & Craftsmen Marketplace is a curated event showcasing some of the Bay Area's creativity. There is no admission fee.
Witness the skies sparkle red, white and blue as PIER 39 celebrates Independence Day with a day of fun for the whole family! Rock out to live music by WJM on the Entrance Plaza Stage from 1:30-2:15pm, followed by the Bay Area’s favorite cover band Tainted Love – The Best of the 80s Live! from5-8pm. At 9:30pm, look to the sky for the City & County of San Francisco’s spectacular fireworks display. Grab your stars and stripes and take advantage of PIER 39’s amazing 180-degree Bay views this July 4th! The 4th of July Celebration is just one part of PIER 39’s 39-week long anniversary celebration! Learn more at pier39.com/39.
Come spend the day in the Fisherman's Wharf District at PIER 39, Old Fisherman's Wharf, Aquatic Park and Beach, and Ghirardelli Square. In addition to the street performers and local attractions there is also live music at both Aquatic Park and PIER 39. After a day of fabulous entertainment throughout the Wharf, you will be treated to a spectacular fireworks display over San Francisco Bay compliments of the City of San Francisco.
Make sure you wear a flower in your hair in the spirit of the Summer of 1967 at PIER 39’s free Summer of Love Dance Party, in collaboration with the official Summer of Love 50th Anniversary Celebration. Dance the night away with music from Mania! The Live Beatles Experience from 6-8pm and DJ Bart from 8-10pm on PIER 39’s Entrance Plaza Stage. Also be sure to stop by the Museum of Craft & Design’s tent to make a paper flower crown. For more information, visit pier39.com. The Summer of Love Dance Party is just one part of PIER 39’s 39-week long anniversary celebration! Learn more at pier39.com/39.
Event and event activities are weather-permitting and subject to change without notice. *Restrictions apply. See pier39.com for more information.
San Francisco has—and always will be—a city that has the power to change the world. This year, as a part of San Francisco Travel and the California Historical Society's "Summer of Love" campaign, Fisherman's Wharf will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Summer of Love, the movement of art, music and politics that ushered in the hippie era and its defining counter-culture.
Round up your friends and head to The PIER for an evening of wine, music and fun at the PIER 39 Spring Wine Pour on Friday, May 19! Stroll The PIER and stop by participating businesses to enjoy wine tastings, exclusive discounts, and live music and entertainment from 4-8pm.
On Saturday, May 13, 2017, from 12 PM to 5 PM, Ghirardelli Square will host the 12th Annual Uncorked Wine Festival. Uncorked is a public event which provides an opportunity to taste, learn and experience wine from throughout Northern California.Activities for the event will take place throughout the courtyards of Ghirardelli Square as well as on Beach Street, adjacent to the Square.
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at The PIER on Friday, March 17! Enjoy drink specials at participating PIER 39 businesses,* plus live music by local Irish band, The Shots, on the Carousel Stage from 6-8pm.
The Fisherman's Wharf Community Benefit District and VIP California are bringing the world's largest onesie party to the Wharf for an unforgettable night of pub crawling. There has been a staggering amount of interest in this date and it will be the biggest gathering of onesies ever seen!
PIER 39 comes alive with the vibrant colors of more than 39,000 blooming tulips and seasonal garden favorites during Tulipmania! Enjoy the flowers’ beauty and learn helpful gardening tips by taking free guided or self-guided tours during Tulipmania.
Two of the Wharf's most beloved icons, the Dungeness Crab and the Sea Lion, have just "matched" on a new dating app, Stumble. You can follow along this budding romance on the Fisherman's Wharf Facebook page. Throughout the two weeks leading up to Valentine's Day, the two will be going on a number of fun dates at Fisherman's Wharf.
Bust out your ugliest holiday sweater and come to the Wharf for a night of drinks and merriment! The evening begins with a check-in at Castagnola’s waterside restaurant where you will be given six drink tickets. From there make your way through the neighborhood to five different bars.
In celebration of its 52nd Annual Tree Lighting, Ghirardelli Square is creating a winter wonderland. The event will include live music, visits with Santa, snow, free activities for kids and more! The tree will be lit promptly at 7 p.m.
Experience the holiday magic at Pier 39 – sing songs, hear choral performances, chuckle at holiday-themed comedy, give hugs to Disneyland friends, and welcome the season with two days of holly-jolly magic and merriment for the whole family.
It's the most wonderful time of the year - MerryTime at Fisherman's Wharf! This year, even the famous Fisherman's Wharf crab wheel gets dressed up in an ugly holiday sweater "yarn bomb." We're planning an ugly sweater holiday pub crawl, having the annual Lighted Boat Parade on December 16th, and once again PIER 39 and Ghirardelli Square unveil their beautifully decorated trees.
The parade stepped off at 11 a.m. sharp at Embarcadero at North Point Street near Fisherman’s Wharf.
San Francisco's ANNUAL ITALIAN HERITAGE PARADE on Sunday, October 9, 2016, as the City's oldest civic event and the nation's oldest Italian-American parade and community celebration winds its way from Fisherman's Wharf to North Beach.
Come Celebrate 150 years of emergency response and firefighting in San Francisco with the brave men and women on the SFFD! Live demonstrations of historical horse drawn fire engines from the 19th and early 20th centuries. Historic apparatus and vehicles will be on display.
COME INDULGE FOR A CAUSE WITH US!
100% of the profits are donated to the non-profit Project Open Hand! Project Open Hand is a nonprofit organization that provides meals with love to seniors and the critically ill.
Ghirardelli Chocolate & Wine Pavilion: Come sip and savor premium samples from local wineries and gourmet dessert vendors in the heart of the Ghirardelli Chocolate Festival. This new and exclusive area of the event will require an additional “Pavilion” ticket good for even more gourmet tastings, so unwind, relax, and try something new! Only open for Festival guests 21 years and older.
All 70 neighborhood Pokéstops will have active lures. 40 businesses are offering sweet deals on attraction passes, drinks, grub, and shopping! PLUS, a $1300 prize package will be awarded for best photo of the night
Where: Fisherman’s Wharf Neighborhood (from PIER 39 to Ghirardelli Square, North of Beach Street)
Tickets: Free with Eventbrite RSVP (Required to Redeem Special Offers)
Map: https://goo.gl/9QW7Te (also on bottom of this webpage)
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The Wharf’s PokéNIGHT is a gathering for all Pokémon GO players to meet up, make new friends, and explore the Fisherman’s Wharf district. For three hours (6-9PM), all 70 Pokéstops in the Fisherman’s Wharf neighborhood will have active lures! This means that the 30-block area will be filled with Pokémon characters. Not only will the Wharf be overflowing with Pokémon, but you will also likely see a wide variety of water characters, normal/urban characters, and grass/park characters. Catch ‘em all!
There will not be a group leader, a set starting place, or a route. It is completely up to you to plan your route through the area. We suggest starting at either PIER 39 or Ghirardelli Square and walking along Jefferson Street and through Aquatic Park. Don’t forget to stop along the way for drinks, tasty food, a bit of shopping, and check out the views! Businesses are open past 9PM for more fun after the event.
SPECIAL OFFERS:
Participating Fisherman’s Wharf businesses will be offering great deals, raffles, and special events to Pokémon trainers. Present your Eventbrite ticket on your phone at time of purchase to receive your PokéNIGHT discount.
A map of all Pokéstops, Gyms, and businesses with special offers can be viewed at https://goo.gl/9QW7Te or at bottom of this webpage.
Food & Drink:
Gold Dust Lounge
165 Jefferson St.
Open Until 2AM
Special Offer: $5 Irish Coffees, Bloody Mary’s, and Key Lime Margaritas
After Party! Starting at 9PM with free Pokémon Jello shots, live music from Piano Player James Michael Day (requests and singing along strongly encouraged) and a Schwag Raffle!
Luau Lounge (Secret Tiki Bar)
PIER 39 (Inside Player’s Sports Grill & Arcade)
Open Until 10PM
Special Offer: $6 Well Margaritas
Hard Rock Café
PIER 39 Entrance (Intersection of Beach St. & Embarcadero St.)
Open Until 11PM
Special Offer: 50% Off All Appetizers and Cheap Drink Specials ($6 beers, $7 mixed house drinks, $8 wines)
Brick & Beam
555 North Point Rd.
Open Until Midnight!
Special Offer: 20% Off Entire Bill plus Pokémon Themed Drinks!
McCormick and Kuleto's Seafood Restaurant
900 North Point St., Ste. H301
Open Until 10PM
Special Offer: Complimentary Appetizer up to $12.99 Value with a Purchase on an Entrée (2 Coupons per Table over 5 Guests)
Wipeout Bar & Grill
Pier 39 Space A02
Open Until 11PM
Special Offer: 20% Off All Food
Cioppino’s
400 Jefferson St.
Open Until 10:30PM
Special Offer: 10% Off Entire Bill
Pescatore Restaurant
2455 Mason St.
Open Until 10PM
Special Offer: $4 Off Any Appetizer
Eagle Cafe
PIER 39, 38 Pier STE 103
Open Until 9PM
Special Offer: 10% Off Food (Excludes Alcohol or Bar Beverages, Cannot be Combined with Any Other Offers)
Blue Mermaid Restaurant
471 Jefferson St.
Open Until 11PM
Special Offer: 20% off Select Appetizers and Complimentary “Haight Ashberry!” Must Share Your Adventure by Posting a Selfie and Tag your Location on Facebook.
McDonald's
145 Jefferson St.
Open Until 11PM
Special Offer: Buy One Get One Free Any Size Fries, Equal of Lesser Value
Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream
Two Locations: Pier 41 and 475 Jefferson St. (next to the Argonaut Hotel)
Pier 41 Open Until 10:30PM, Argonaut Open Until 11:30PM
Special Offer: Buy one Get one free of any cup/cone, shake/smoothie, and/or Sundae (If you buy two different priced items, the lower priced item is free)
Players Sports Grill & Arcade
PIER 39
Open Until 10PM
Special Offer: Buy a $5 Game Card and get a $5 Game Card for Free AND $6 Well Margaritas
GetFreshSF
2828 Jones St.
Open Until 10PM
Special Offer: Buy One Fresh Juice or Smoothie Get One Free
Jack in the Box
2739 Taylor St.
Open Until 12AM
Special Offer: Free TACO!
The Buena Vista Café
2765 Hyde St.
Open Until 2AM (Food Service ends at 9PM)
Special Offer: 50% Off any Appetizer- Enjoy with their famous Irish Coffee.
Applebee’s Grill and Bar
2770 Taylor St. 3rd floor
Open Until Midnight
Special Offer: $5.00 pints (any draft beer) $5.00 House Margaritas/ Long Islands (20oz) –Restrictions Apply
Attractions/Activities:
San Francisco Dungeon
145 Jefferson St.
Open Until 9PM
Special Offer: 50% Off General Admission
Electric Tour Company Segway Tours
757 Beach St.
Night Tour Departing at 7:30PM until 10PM. Check-in at 7:15PM.
Special Offer/Event: Save $15 per person on our Nighttime Segway Tour through Fisherman's Wharf, North Beach and Chinatown! Hatch a 10K Egg effortlessly as you glide through the streets of San Francisco on a Segway! Visit Pokéstops and Gyms along the Waterfront and in Chinatown! This 2.5 hour tour is completely guided and provides Segway training. Space is limited. Advanced Reservations are required. To save $15 simply show your RSVP for the Wharf's PokéNight when booking your tour in person, mention PokéNight when booking over the phone, or use the Promocode PokéNight when booking online! All riders must be at least 12 years of age and weigh between 100 - 250lbs. Due to fall risk no pregnant guests are allowed.
7D Experience
PIER 39 BLDG M-1 (across from the carousel)
Open Until 11PM
Special Offer: Buy one regular price ticket, get one free
Madame Tussauds
145 Jefferson St.
Open Until 9PM
Special Offer: 50% Off General Admission
Magowan's Infinite Mirror Maze
PIER 39 Building O-1
Open Until 10:30P
Special Offer: 50% off General Admission
Best Instagram pic mentioning @magowansinfinitemirrormaze wins free tickets
Aquarium of the Bay
The Embarcadero at Beach Street, PIER 39
Open Until 8PM
Special Offer: $6 Off General Admission
Bay City Bike Rentals and Tours
2661 Taylor Street
Open Until 9PM
Special Offer: Buy One-Hour Bike Rental, Get One Hour Free- Quickly move from Pokéstop to Pokéstop. Don’t forget to park your bike safely before playing.
Tower Tours
288 Beach St.
Open Until 8PM
Special Offer: $10 off per person on bus tour packages
Musée Mécanique
Pier 45
Open Until 8PM
Free Admission (Year-Round)
Shopping:
PIER 39 Visitor Information Center
Open Until 10PM
Special Offer: A Free Coupon Fun Pack
PocketMe
77 Jefferson St.
Open Until 11PM
Special Offer: $10 off any 3D-printed PocketMe (A 3D Printed Figurine of Yourself)
Houdini's Magic Shop
PIER 39
Open Until 10PM
Special Offer: 10% Off All Magic Tricks. Not valid for gags/pranks or with any other discounts
Marbles; The Brain Stor
353 Jefferson St. Suite #
Open Until 9PM
Special Offer: 10% Off Any Item (Certain Exclusions Apply)
Laline
Two Locations: 275 Jefferson St. and PIER 39
Open Until 9PM
Special Offer: Free Small Hand Cream ($10 Value) with Purchase of $25 or More
The Stone Flower
Pier 39, H-14, 2nd floor
Open Until 10PM
Special Offer: 20% Off all Regularly Priced Items (discounted item is not included, cannot use with other promotion) OR 1 free Jewelry Item (Up to $20 Value) When Purchasing Over $200
The Cable Car Store
PIER 39, P-3
Open Until 10PM
Special Offer: 10% Discount Store-Wide
Alcatraz Gift Shop
Two Locations: PIER 39 Second Floor and Pier 43.5 (under the Franciscan Crab Restaurant)
PIER 39 Open Until 10PM, Pier 43.5
Open Until 9PM
Special Offer: Half off Black & White Striped Prison Night Shirt
Under The Golden Gate
PIER 39, B-2
Open Until 10PM
Special Offer: 10% Discount Store-Wide
Cariloha
PIER 39, Space E-102 2/3
Open Until 10PM
Special Offer: Buy One Get One Free On Bamboo Boxers/ Bamboo Towels
Del Sol
PIER 39, Space H-01
Open Until 10PM
Special Offer: Buy One Get One Free On Solize Sunglasses and Nail Polish
PHOTO CONTEST:
Post your screenshots of Pokémon characters throughout the neighborhood on social media using the #WharfPokeNIGHT tag and you will be automatically entered in the photo contest. The player who takes the best photo of the night will be awarded a prize package of attraction passes, restaurant gift certificates, and more. Total prize package is worth over $1300!
Prize Package Includes:
(Winner will be chosen on Tuesday 8/2)
The Wharf’s PokéNIGHT is organized by the Fisherman’s Wharf Community Benefit District, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. This event is in no way associated with Niantic, Inc. ©, Pokémon. ©, Nintendo © Creatures Inc. ©, or GAME FREAK inc ©. Please remember to be respectful of the Fisherman’s Wharf neighborhood and your fellow players and pedestrians. Please obey all traffic laws, clean up after yourself, do not litter, respect public and private property, do not harass or disturb others, and be respectful of businesses you visit. Always Poké responsibly.
Price: $20 online or $25 day-of (cash only).
Grab your friends and head to The PIER for an evening of wine, music and fun at the PIER 39 Summer Wine Pour on Thursday, June 9! Stroll The PIER and stop by participating businesses to enjoy wine tastings, light bites, exclusive discounts, and live music and entertainment from 4 – 8 PM. Attendees will receive wine tastings, discounts at participating businesses, a commemorative wine glass and more. A portion of ticket sales will benefit Aquarium of the Bay’s free conservation programs for Bay Area children. Produced by Steven Restivo Event Services, Inc. For event information, restrictions and to purchase tickets, visit pier39.com.
Enjoy top tier wines, delicious local food, and live music and entertainment throughout the Square and on Beach Street. Tickets and information posted soon at http://www.ghirardellisq.com/events/
This is a unique opportunity to see the annual decorated boat parade which sails close to the shore, so land-based spectators can view from almost anywhere along SF’s northern shoreline from Crissy Field, along the Marina Green and to Pier 39.
PIER 39 is celebrating San Francisco Coast Guard Appreciation Day on Saturday, April 23, 2016 from Noon to 4 PM. This day has been created to thank all of the men and women who have served or currently serve in the U.S. Coast Guard, and to educate the public on all the varied missions carried out each day in San Francisco by members of the Coast Guard.
This January, PIER 39 celebrates the 26th anniversary of the sea lions’ arrival to PIER 39. The boisterous barking pinnipeds began arriving in droves shortly after the Loma Prieta earthquake hit San Francisco in October 1989.
Nob Hill's unique village market and deli experience. Family owned and operated since 1984.
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