The Northern California Renaissance Faire is back this year, albeit with COVID-19 warnings, after being canceled "due to plague" in 2021.

A famous Bay Area festival that brings thousands of visitors to Half Moon Bay every fall has been canceled for a second straight year due to coronavirus.

From a literary estate to a seal colony, and from the canopy of the redwoods to (of course) wine tasting, Hoodline's Bay Area Day Trips series is enjoying the pleasures of Sonoma County this week.

From rollercoasters to nature hikes, and from charming shopping districts to Ancient Egyptian artifacts, Hoodline's Bay Area Day Trips series is exploring Santa Clara County this week.

Once again this year, since the Santa Clara County fairgrounds are still being used for coronavirus testing and vaccinations and as cases surge once more, fair organizers have had to scramble to keep parts of the event alive. 

Celebrate Liberty, Equality and Fraternity while indulging in some French food, music and drinks at these Bastille Day celebrations around the Bay Area.

SF's music venues are finally popping back alive, and the beloved Divisadero spot The Independent makes its resurrection official on Friday, July 9 with a show by Bay Area soul, psych-rock, and R&B band Con Brio. 

The San Jose Jazz Summer Fest is returning Aug. 13-15, and it's featuring some big acts, including Academy Award, Emmy and Grammy-winning artist Common.

Wheels will hit the hardwood for the first time in a year and three months at the Aloha Roller Rink in East San Jose. The location at the Eastridge Mall opened back up to anxious roller skaters starting Saturday, July 3.

From hidden harbors and tucked-away waterfront dining to historic sites, water parks, quiet beaches, hiking and even a little archery, Hoodline's Bay Area Day Trips explores Contra Costa County.

Fireworks displays in a number of cities are canceled again this year, but there are still plenty of spots to view fireworks this Fourth of July, including San Francisco and other locales around the Bay.

If you like to hike in the mountains and you enjoy finding free money then you may want to head to Santa Cruz County. There’s a treasure hunt now underway and the prize is $1000 dollars in cash — cash that is hidden somewhere, geocache-style, in a box. 

The “green bus” and ferry operators of Golden Gate Transit would love for you to visit Marin County this weekend, so they’re making the rides free.