LSI Berkeley Social Activities Calendar by LSI

LSI_Education — 2024-02-16 15:05:49 UTC

Suggested Activity: Explore the Ferry Building

LSI_Education — 2024-03-01 17:26:14 UTC

The Ferry Building is a great place to take in views of the Bay, enjoy local food and soak up the atmosphere of San Francisco. With its historic architecture, food stalls and waterfront location, it’s a great starting point for exploring the city.

📍 Getting there: 30 minutes by public transport from LSI Berkeley.

🎟️ Tickets: Free to visit.

🕒 Opening times: Open daily, with individual shops and restaurants keeping their own hours.

Suggested Activity: Tour the UC Berkeley Campus

LSI_Education — 2024-03-01 17:32:29 UTC

Take a walk around the beautiful UC Berkeley campus and enjoy its historic buildings, green spaces and lively student atmosphere. It’s a great way to get to know the area and experience one of Berkeley’s most iconic landmarks.

📍 Getting there: Only a 15-minute walk from LSI Berkeley!

🎟️ Tickets: Free to explore.

🕒 Opening times: Open daily.

LSI Trip to Dolores Park

LSI_Education — 2024-03-01 17:35:59 UTC

As the weather gets nicer across the Bay, there is no better way to experience it than to have a picnic in one of the most beautiful parks in San Francisco.

Meet Nara @ 1:30

Suggested Activity: Visit the Black Panther Museum in Oakland

LSI_Education — 2024-03-01 17:37:45 UTC

Oakland is rich in history and the Black Panthers are a very important part of that history. The museum about their history is free and a must-stop for any visitor to the Bay Area.

SF’s 2026 Cherry Blossom Festival

LSI_Education — 2024-03-01 17:39:33 UTC

Since 1968, the Festival has served to cultivate the continued alliance between Japan and the United States using culture as its bridge. Each year, over 220,000 people attend this dazzling display showcasing the vibrant colors and grace of the Japanese culture and the diversity of the Japanese American Community in the festivities as San Francisco’s Japantown celebrates Japanese and Japanese-American culture. The celebration coincides with the blooming of the cherry blossoms.

11 am to 5 pm

Japantown Peace Plaza

LSI Trip to Golden Gate Bridge

LSI_Education — 2024-07-08 21:17:17 UTC

It's one of the most iconic sites in the entire United States and no visit to the Bay Area is complete without visiting the world famous Golden Gate Bridge. So join us as we head out there and walk across it

Golden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party

rettman — 2026-01-09 20:18:47 UTC

There is a place in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park that is heaven for Bay Area inline skaters and roller skaters who like to boogie to the funky beat on wheels.

The Godfather of Skate brings his mobile DJ unit and plays groovy tunes for you to skate to. On most Sundays, there’s usually someone willing to teach you a few choreographed roller disco dance moves.

6th Ave. and Kennedy Drive, San Francisco, CA

Suggested Activity: Tilden Park Regional Botanic Garden

LSI_Education — 2026-05-26 12:35:22 UTC

Take a break from the city at Tilden Regional Park Botanic Garden, a peaceful spot filled with California’s diverse plant life. Wander through the gardens, see native wildflowers and plants, and enjoy the surrounding scenery.

📍 Getting there: Around 1 hour by public transport from LSI Berkeley.

🎟️ Tickets: Free to visit.

🕒 Opening times: Open daily, with seasonal opening hours.

More information here.

Suggested Activity: Codornices Park

LSI_Education — 2026-05-26 12:47:54 UTC

Set in the Berkeley Hills, Codornices Park is a peaceful green space with open grassy areas, shaded spots, picnic areas, and easy walking paths that connect to nearby hillside trails. It’s a great place to enjoy some fresh air, go for a walk, have a picnic, or simply relax outdoors.

📍 Getting there: 35 minutes walk from LSI Berkeley.

🎟️ Tickets: Free to explore

🕒 Opening times: Open daily

Suggested Activity: The Bancroft Library

LSI_Education — 2026-05-26 12:58:25 UTC

Visit one of UC Berkeley’s most important libraries and see collections of rare books, manuscripts, photographs and historical archives. It’s a great place to learn more about California, the American West and the stories behind them.

📍 Getting there: 12-minute walk from LSI Berkeley!

🎟️ Tickets: Free to visit.

🕒 Opening times: Opening hours vary, so check before visiting.

Suggested Activity: Telegraph Avenue

LSI_Education — 2026-05-26 13:01:31 UTC

Telegraph Avenue is a lively street full of cafés, independent shops, bookshops, and street art. It’s a great place to wander, explore local culture, pick up a coffee, or just spend time taking in the creative and social vibe of the area!

📍 Getting there: 15 minutes by public transport from LSI Berkeley.

🎟️ Tickets: Free to visit.

🕒 Opening times: Open daily, with individual shops and restaurants keeping their own hours.

Suggested Activity: Head to the Berkeley Marina

LSI_Education — 2026-05-26 13:04:39 UTC

Take a break by the water at Berkeley Marina, with walking and cycling paths, open views across San Francisco Bay and plenty of space to relax. Enjoy a picnic, stop by a café or simply take in the views of San Francisco and the Bay Bridge on a clear day.

📍 Getting there: 20 minutes by public transport for LSI Berkely.

🎟️ Tickets: Free to explore.

🕒 Opening times: Open daily. Individual cafés and businesses have their own opening hours.

Suggested Activity: UC Museum of Paleontology

LSI_Education — 2026-08-24 09:48:44 UTC

Located on the UC Berkeley campus, the UC Museum of Paleontology is a fascinating place to discover the history of life on Earth. Explore an impressive collection of fossils, including dinosaurs, ancient mammals, and other prehistoric specimens, while learning about evolution and the natural world. It’s a great activity for anyone interested in science, history, or discovering how life has changed over millions of years!

📍 Getting there: 15 minutes walk from LSI Berkeley.

🎟️ Tickets & 🕒 Opening times: University of California Museum of Paleontology