cge newsletter

San Francisco Conservatory of Flowers Free Day (First Tuesdays)

The San Francisco Conservatory of Flowers is home to the oldest existing wood-and-glass conservatory in North America. The garden is nestled within Golden Gate Park, offering a close-up experience of nearly 2,000 rare, exotic and endangered plants from over 50 countries.

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Cost: FREE

Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026
10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Conservatory of Flowers
100 John F. Kennedy Dr.
San Francisco, CA 

Library Book Club

Bring a book to read, trade or discuss.

Tuesday, Dec. 2
11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. 

 J. Paul Leonard Library
Library's Living Room (LIB 124 C, inside the Collaboration Studio)

Host organization: J. Paul Leonard Library

Alli Gator's Closet

Come and join us for this exciting event and find new clothing items for free. This event focuses on giving back to our campus community. 

Friday, Dec. 5
12:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m. 

Mashouf Wellness Center
Classroom 105

Crafting Through the Snow

A study and crafting fair to destress during finals. This event will include a cocoa bar, journaling and scrapbooking materials, as well as board games. FREE FOOD!

Tuesday, Dec. 9
Noon–3 p.m.

U Club

RSVP to Crafting Through the Snow

2nd annual, ABC Night Market (Arts, Belonging and Culture)

The 2nd Annual ABC Night Market brings together student vendors selling arts and crafts, student organizations, community organizations, and campus resources for a vibrant evening of music, food and connection.

Host organizations:

• Asian American and Pacific Islander Student Services
• Oceania Scholars Program

Thursday, Nov. 6
4 p.m. – 7 p.m. 

J Village C Breezeway
Between Student Services Building and U.S. Bank ATM

RSVP for ABC Night Market

Game Night

Join us for an exciting night of games ranging from board games to switch games! Free Food.

Friday, Nov. 7,
6 p.m. – 8 p.m. 

Mashouf Wellness Center 
755 Font Blvd.

De-Stress Stations

Take a break and unwind with De-Stress Stations. Enjoy relaxing activities like coloring, journaling decorating and calming music in a peaceful environment. Free stuff!

Thursday, Nov. 13
Noon – 1 p.m. 

Mashouf Wellness Center
Classroom 105
755 Font Blvd.

TEDx SFSU

Join us for a day of ideas worth spreading at the first-ever TEDx SFSU! Come for the inspiration, stay for the conversation. Be part of this one-time opportunity!

Saturday, Nov. 15
1 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Annex 1
1 N. State Drive

RSVP to TEDx SFSU

SF International Tea Festival 2025

Explore and taste hundreds of teas from 30+ different tea makers. Admission includes tea tastings from 30+ vendors and access to lectures.

Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 1 – 2
10a.m. – 5 p.m. 

Ferry Building Marketplace
1 Ferry Building
San Francisco

SF International Tea Festival Tickets

GISSV San Francisco's 10th Annual "Laternenfest"

Enjoy German food, student performances, lanterns for sale and a magical evening stroll through the charming streets of Eureka Valley.

Friday, Nov. 7
4 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

German International School of Silicon Valley (GISSV) San Francisco
117 Diamond St.
San Francisco

Cost: Free

GISSV Lanternfest Website

9th Annual San Francisco Coffee Festival

An immersive two‑day coffee showcase featuring over 100 curated roasters and exhibitors highlighting unique beans, flavor profiles, educational panels and live music.

Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 8 – 9 
10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture
Festival Pavilion
2 Marina Blvd.
San Francisco

Cost: From $31.61

Coffee Festival Tickets

Sundays at the Beach – Tai Chi Day

This monthly course is for beginners and experienced students of tai chi alike. Plus, coffee is on the house at Java Beach Cafe after the course.

Sunday, Nov. 16
10 a.m.

Mini-Park at Judah and Great Hwy
1400 Great Hwy
San Francisco

Cost: Free

Game Night

Join us for an exciting night of games ranging from board games to switch games! Free food.

Friday, October 3
6-8 p.m.

Mashouf Wellness Center
755 Font Blvd.
San Francisco, CA

Library Book Club

Bring a book to read, trade or discuss!

Tuesday, October 7
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

J. Paul Leonard Library
Library's Living Room
LIB 124 C, inside the Collaboration Studio
RSVP for Library Book Club

Self-Defense Training

Don’t miss out: join us and take the first step in protecting yourself and others.
Class topics: SAFE Hands, Wrist Escapes and Grab Arts. Find out more and sign up on the Campus Rec Member Portal.

Wednesdays, October 8-22
2-3 p.m.

Mashouf Wellness Center
55 Font Blvd.
San Francisco, CA
Register for Self-Defense Training

Beach Bonfire

Bonfire and beach vibes! Join us for a night of water and flames at Ocean Beach.

Friday, October 3
6:30-9 p.m.

Ocean Beach
Point Lobos Ave. and Great Hwy.
San Francisco, CA 94121
RSVP for the Beach Bonfire

Gator Outdoor Adventures: Golden Gate Park Bio Blitz

A bio blitz is like a nature scavenger hunt where people work together to find and record as many living things as they can in one place, over a short time.

Saturday, October 4
8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Golden Gate Park
Register for Bio Blitz

Mission District Mural Walk and Painting in Dolores Park

Take a tour of the Mission District's spectacular murals. After getting some creative inspiration from our mural walk we will be creating our own mural paintings with canvases and art supplies we will be providing.

Saturday, October 11
9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Mission District
San Francisco
RSVP for Mission District Mural Walk

Library Tour: Highlights and Insights

Tour the SFSU Library with a librarian and get tips for using our website and OneSearch tool. Includes behind-the-scenes highlights, Q&A and free merch.

Tuesday, Sept. 2
1–2 p.m.

J. Paul Leonard Library
RSVP to Library Tour

Game Night

Join us for an exciting night of games ranging from board games to Switch games. Free food.

Friday, Sept. 5
6–8 p.m.

Mashouf Wellness Center
55 Font Blvd.
San Francisco, CA

Silent Disco

Enjoy a night out on campus, where the tunes and grooves will be provided.

Saturday, Sept. 6
8–11 p.m.

Annex
1 North State Dr.
San Francisco, CA
RSVP to Silent Disco

Sports Club Palooza

Come join us for a low-impact, hands-on introduction to the Sports Club. Ask questions, try activities and get a feel for our community.

Monday, Sept. 8
11 a.m.–2 p.m.

Mashouf Wellness Center
755 Font Blvd.
San Francisco, CA
RSVP to Sports Club Palooza

Women in Rec

Women in Rec offers a welcoming space to try new activities, meet others and celebrate the power of being active together.

Friday, Sept. 26
3–5 p.m.

Mashouf Wellness Center
755 Font Blvd.
San Francisco, CA

Giants Game

Join us in attending the Giants vs. Cardinals game at Oracle Park. Free stuff!

Tuesday, Sept. 23
5–10 p.m.

Oracle Park
24 Willie Mays Plaza
San Francisco, CA
RSVP to Giants Game

New Student Pinning Ceremony

New students: You don’t want to miss this! Family members welcome.
Thursday, Aug. 21
Noon to 2 p.m.
Cox Stadium

Ice Cream Social with the Deans

Celebrate becoming an official Gator! Join us on the quad immediately following the fall pinning ceremony and class photo for a free ice cream social. Find your college's banner to meet your dean, connect with fellow students and enjoy a sweet treat on us.
Thursday, Aug. 21
2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Malcolm X Plaza

Rec the Night

Fun, games, free food and free giveaways.
Thursday, Aug. 28
7 to 11 p.m.
Mashouf Wellness Center

GatorFest Kickoff Welcome Dance Party 🐊

A night full of energy, music and new connections with a live DJ spinning your favorite tracks.
Thursday, Aug. 21
8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
César Chávez Student Center

51st Nihonmachi Street Fair

San Francisco Japantown's annual cultural celebration featuring live music, food, an artisan market and more.
Aug. 2–3
Japantown
Free

Downtown First Thursdays

An all‑ages street festival held in Downtown San Francisco on the first Thursday of every month.
Aug. 7
5 to 7 p.m.
Market Street at Second Street
Free with RSVP