Monday, November 1, 2010

Useful weblinks part I: Weekend plans

You know there is so much to do....what's the best way to find out about it? Below are a few of our favorite sites to help plan our weekends. Please help us add to the list!

Future posts will focus on great sites for finding the best places for skiing, outdoor activity ideas, wine country links and more.

Bay Area on the Cheap - Heads up on various deals in the Bay Area; everything from discount theatre and sporting tickets to special events. www.bayareaonthecheap.com

Stub Hub - A great resource for scoring tickets to sporting events and concerts, this site provides a place for people with unwanted tickets to sell them to those who do. www.stubhub.com

SFStation - For those who want to know what is going on with the bar and club scene; plus music and restaurant reviews, events and more, check out www.sfstation.com

SFGate - The site of the San Francisco Chronicle, the city's major newspaper, provides a comprehensive listing of all sorts of events happening in and around the area. www.sfgate.com

KQED - KQED is Northern California's National Public Radio station, and at www.kqed.org/radio/programs/thedolist/ you will find a diverse line up of event listings.

Group-On - Deals are emailed to you daily when you sign on to this site - everything from restaurants, events, activities and services, all at a special member discount. www.groupon.com

Bay Area Parent
- this magazine, which publishes three versions (San Francisco/Marin/Peninsula; East Bay; and Silicon Valley), also has a wonderful website. An optional monthly email provides a neat summary of family-friendly events and weblinks; the site also offers ideas for birthday parties, child care, kids camps and more. www.bayareaparent.com


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