Happy New Year! Whether you prefer to glide into the new year with ease or dive in with renewed vigor, there are delightful events throughout the Bay Area this month that will inspire and support you. How about a run/walk through Golden Gate National Park to kickstart your fitness goals at San Francisco’s Hot Chocolate Run? Or maybe you prefer to transport yourself into another world with a mesmerizing candlelight concert or scenic nature hike?
Check out some other favorites of mine below, and may 2025 bring you much joy, peace and abundance!
San Jose Sharks Hockey | San Jose | Jan. 4, 11, & 25
Come out and root for your hometown San Jose Sharks at the SAP Center! Check out some of the “can’t miss” games like Summer in January on Jan. 4, Pride Night on Jan. 11, and Lunar New Year on Jan. 25 with special giveaways! Follow the Sharks and get tickets here.
Wine Country Restaurant Month | Napa Valley | Jan. 6 – Feb. 2
Calling all foodies! Celebrate the incredible gastronomy of Napa Valley for an entire month! Explore all five towns in the valley—including Napa, American Canyon, Yountville, St. Helena, and Calistoga—as world-class restaurants open their doors to exclusive deals on inventive, epicurean meals and experiences. Browse the menu specials from participating restaurants here and start exploring!
Candlelight | San Jose | Jan. 24 & 26
Discover the music of Coldplay, Imagine Dragons, Taylor Swift, or Queen this month under the gentle glow of candlelight at venues like the Hammer Theatre Center or Corinthian Grand Ballroom. Throughout the rest of the year, live musicians perform by candlelight in iconic places all around the Bay Area, offering a multi-sensory, musical experience in an awe-inspiring location. For tickets, locations, and more info, click here.
Hot Chocolate Run | San Francisco | Jan. 12
Tackle a new fitness goal in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park at the annual Hot Chocolate 5K, 10K, and 15K Run. “America’s Sweetest Run” routes through the park and along Ocean Beach to reward you with a great feeling of accomplishment and a chocolate-lover’s fantasy post-race party! Sign up now; click here to register.
FREE Entrance Day In National Parks | Nationwide | Jan. 20
Find serenity, beauty, and adventure in one of our local Bay Area National Parks. In honor of the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., entrance fees on January 20 to all National Parks are waived for everyone! Consider volunteering in this day of service all across America to support these national treasures. Visit parkconservancy.org to learn more.
AT&T Pro-Am | Pebble Beach | Jan. 27– Feb. 2
Since 1947, one of the most exciting events on the PGA Tour is contested annually in front of thousands of spectators right down the coast at one of nature’s true treasures, Pebble Beach. For the second year, the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am is a PGA Tour Signature Event, attracting the world’s best golfers on two iconic courses, Spyglass Hill and Pebble Beach Golf Links. Here’s your up-close chance to come and watch the best of the best compete on some of the most diverse and magnificent scenery in golf. Click here for more info.
Flower Market Fair | San Francisco | Jan. 25-26
Prepare for the new lunar year at the Chinese New Year Flower Market Fair, a shopper’s paradise of flowers, fruits and candies, the weekend before Chinese New Year Day. Delight in the performances of traditional Chinese magicians, acrobats, folk dancers and opera as you take in the fragrances of spring. Visit chineseparade.com for more info.
New Orleans Songbook | Saratoga | Jan. 29
Spend an unforgettable evening at beautiful Montalvo on Jan. 29 as Jazz at Lincoln Center PRESENTS brings the soul of New Orleans and the spirit of Mardi Gras to the stage. Visit montalvoarts.org for tickets and details.
