See fireworks at events across the Bay Area. Photo courtesy of Christopher Micheal.
Kids smiling at the Orinda 4th of July Parade. Photo courtesy of Orinda Association.
Expect plenty of fireworks, festivities and fun this Fourth of July in the Bay Area. From San Francisco’s iconic annual show at Fisherman’s Wharf to parades, festivals, a block party, a running race and even a baseball game — the Bay Area is bursting with Independence Day activities. Luckily, many of these exciting events are BARTable. Skip the holiday weekend traffic and hop on BART to celebrate July 4th this year!
Spend a sunny day at Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) for Hella Juneteenth. Photo courtesy of OMCA.
Spend an event-filled day with mom at the Exploratorium this weekend. Photo courtesy of 510 Families.
Bike East Bay group meets at MacArthur BART for a ride. Photo courtesy of Bike East Bay.
Image courtesy of Berkeley Juneteenth.
On June 19, the United States celebrates the history and contributions of Black Americans.
Juneteenth -- sometimes referred to as Jubilee Day or Freedom Day -- is commemorated on this day in remembrance of the announcement of General Order No. 3 on June 19, 1865. With the order, freedom was secured for the enslaved people of Galveston Bay, Texas, the last Confederate state that legally allowed slavery.
Historic and charming shopping and dining on Hopkins St. Photo courtesy of Sophia Markoulakis.
The friendly, Scandinavian vibe at IKEA's new co-working space, Hej! Workshop. Photo courtesy of SF Chronicle.The concept of co-working spaces continues to be fluid—but what has become clear, today’s pay-to-work private spaces have to create an environment that is not only functional for productivity but also for socialization. It’s the reason why these places popped up in the first place. We rounded up a variety of co-working spaces that are convenient to BART and offer a desk, a cold or hot drink and the chance to connect with others.
Celebrate the Lunar New Year at celebrations throughout the Bay Area. Photo courtesy of The Chronicle.
Two Chinese dragons dance during a Lunar New Year celebration. Photo courtesy of Visit Oakland.