Here’s a fun way to spend an hour in Wine Country — take a free Wine Basics Class at Goosecross Cellars in Yountville. Goosecross offers a morning of fun and down-to-earth education in a world class Napa Valley winery. You may find that expanding your knowledge of wine and the world of winemaking makes drinking wine [...]
Sailing is one of the things many people dream about, but the price can knock your budget out of the water. With this deal you can get 12 hours of Basic Keelboat Sailing lessons for half off the regular price. This one makes an unforgettable gift, for yourself or some wannabe sailor you know and [...]
It’s great to save money by riding a bike around San Francisco instead of driving. It’s even better to maintain your bike yourself among friends at the Bike Kitchen, a do-it-yourself donation-based bicycle resource run by volunteers.
We’re told it’s not the least bit intimidating, even if you’re all thumbs. If you like riding bikes, you’ll [...]
Want to get your 8-17-year-olds away from the remote? Drop them by the Hiller Aviation Museum in San Carlos and let them “take to the sky” with the Young Eagles. The program, sponsored by the US Experimental Aircraft Association (EEA), invites your child to fly for free above the San Francisco Bay Area, on board a [...]
The Bay Area Dragons offer FREE dragon boat lessons every Saturday at 10:30 am in Foster City. They provide the life jackets, paddles, boats, and expert coaching. A dragon boat is a 44 foot canoe that seats 20 paddlers. Their flyer describes the dragon boat racing as “one of the fastest growing sports in North [...]
When I was in my 20’s, I thought Tai Chi was just some silliness for old short people, not for me. Let’s just say I’ve been enlightened. When I see people in the parks practicing this ancient form of internal martial art, I’m intrigued and want to learn more.
Some say Tai Chi’s graceful, dance-like poses [...]
If you’ve been to Golden Gate Park on a Sunday, you may have noticed the group of Lindy hoppers kicking it up to jazz, blues and swing music out in the fresh open air. If you wondered who they were, or how to join in the fun, here’s the deal …
The new Outdoor Exploratorium–two years in the making, features a collection of 20 brand-new outdoor interactive science exhibits and artworks …
Every Saturday evening, Ceja Vineyards in Napa hosts a hot salsa party with salsa lessons for beginners and intermediate salsa dancers. Both classes are free. And if you show up early you can catch their Happy Hour. Ceja’s tasting salon is open for happy hour specials — wines by the glass and bottle discounts. Then [...]
Knit, make jewelry, create cards, alter clothes, draw, collage, make whatever you want–or bring whatever DIY project you’re working on. There’s always an Open Craft Night at Rock Paper Scissors Collective, a great time to hang out with other crafters for inspiration, company, and fun. Don’t have a project? That’s okay–you can start one when [...]
Free Yoga Day USA will take place on January 23, 2010, and several San Francisco Bay Area cities have yoga studios offering free classes (see below): Vallejo, San Mateo, Redwood City, Belmont, Moss Beach, and Petaluma. You may find other participating studios that aren’t listed, so call your favorites to see what they’re up to [...]
If you’ve ever wanted to try snowshoeing, now is a great time of year to learn all about it FREE at REI stores in San Francisco and several other Bay Area locations. If you decide to take up snowshoeing, REI also offers some good deals for weekend trips.
Snowshoeing is a great way to have fun [...]
Been meaning to give yoga a try — or get back into it after a long hiatus? During National Yoga Month, September 2009, you’re invited to start your journey into a healthier, more balanced lifestyle. Here’s how to get one week free yoga when you sign up for a Yoga Month Card at yogamonth.org.
1. Choose a [...]
Put on your dancing shoes and learn how to salsa dance to the best live salsa band at SalsaCrazy in Union Square. It’s a free and fun way to get some exercise, listen to great music, and polish up your dance skills here in San Francisco where SalsaCrazy got it’s start.
DEAL: Free Beginning Salsa [...]
Get ready to kick up you heels in Redwood City at Lindy on the Square. On the last Sunday of each month (and the occasional Tuesday), Courthouse Square will host this FREE Outdoor Swing Dance Event, featuring free mini-lessons and open social dancing for all ages and all levels, no experience necessary and no partner [...]
Ever thought about learning to surf but weren’t sure how to get started? Take this free class and get all the basics. Award-winning sports journalist and life-long surfer Elliott Almond has spent years searching for the perfect wave along the California and Baja California coastlines. His class will give you an introduction to the world [...]
