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Here's your plan for making charm necklaces and enjoying coffee on Fillmore Street. Watch the video 👇

Head over to Fillmore Street, where you’ll sift through charms and make your own bracelet or necklace.

Make Your Own Charm Necklace

At Cottage Industry in Pacific Heights, San Francisco, craft your own charm necklace or bracelet, choosing from various chains and charms.

Jewelry Crafting

💪 Pro tips
• You can choose the chain type (they have silver and gold) and length
• The cost varies based on what you make, but mine came out to about $100

Craft your jewelry at Cottage Industry

Enjoy a latte and seasonal drinks at Compton’s Coffee House, Lower Pacific Heights, San Francisco.

Coffee Drinking

💪 Pro tip
• Don’t forget to check out their seasonal drinks!

Coffee at Compton’s

that lets you make your own bracelets and necklaces,

Head over to Cottage Industry on Fillmore where their

store is filled with a bunch of eclectic items,

like lighting and masks, and the star of the show: the charms.

You get to pick out your charms and chain,

put it all together, and I am so in love with the final product.

This necklace is amazing. Once you're all blinged out, it's time to caffeinate.

I love their lattes and the space is really cute to

hang out in, or you can continue shopping on Fillmore.

I had such a blast. This is a great solo activity or friend date, cheers!

Here's your plan for watching indie films at Roxie Theater and savoring matcha at Stonemill. Watch the video 👇

Watch an indie film at the Roxie and treat yourself to Stonemill Matcha. Great for cozy dates or just chilling by yourself. Can be done in either order.

Indie Films @SF's Oldest Cinema🎞️ + Matcha🍵

Watch a thoughtfully curated indie film in the historic Roxie Theater, a beloved Mission staple operating since 1909—perfect for film lovers seeking unique, artful cinema.

Watch indie film

• Check what's playing here: https://roxie.com/now-playing/. All films are carefully curated for their sociological, cultural, and artistic qualities, and are rarely mainstream 🤓
• The Roxie has been continuously operating since 1909!
• If you volunteer at the weekend trash pickups, you'll get free popcorn with your movie: https://www.nudgetext.com/day/12353?u=iQPHmO&s=app

Watch a film at the Roxie

Relax in the stylish Stonemill Matcha, enjoying premium matcha drinks, katsu sandos, and Japanese desserts. Best visited during off-peak hours for a cozy, flavorful break.

Matcha at Stonemill

• Seasonal drink and kitchen specials!
• Limited seating and pretty busy around lunch, so I recommend going during off-times (no reservations). Definitely a gem, but maybe not hidden considering its popularity!

Consume matcha at Stonemill Matcha

This nudge might come off kind of performative,

of the oldest continuously operated cinemas in the country

and relish a light meal of Japanese bites,

You'll impress your cultured date with this one.

Check out what's playing at the Roxie Theater in the Mission.

Here you won't find the latest big box office releases,

but thoughtful picks by the independent film community

reflecting the inclusive spirit of the bay.

walk across the street to Stonemill Matcha.

This cafe is so charming from the space to the food.

The kitchen cooks some excellent options,

including dainty katsu sandos and more filling fare like this Matchazuke.

This one is a latte with subtle notes of rose.

maybe the performative males are really onto something.

Here's your plan for a peaceful 9-mile hike through lush redwoods and scenic mountain vistas. Watch the video 👇

Immerse yourself in a beautiful, lesser-known redwood forest on the peninsula.

Redwood Forest Bathing Hike 🪾

Wander through lush ferns and towering redwoods along scenic trails at Purisima Creek Redwoods Preserve for a rejuvenating hiking adventure on the peninsula.

Redwood Forest Hike

• Alltrails: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/purisima-creek-trail-to-whittemore-gulch-trail-loop?sh=el449u&utm_medium=trail_share&utm_source=alltrails_virality
• For a shorter hike that cuts out a couple miles, some elevation, and mountain views: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/harkins-ridge-craig-britton-and-purisima-creek-trail?sh=el449u&utm_medium=trail_share&utm_source=alltrails_virality
• The ascent is considerably gentler than the descent.
• The parking lot holds like eight cars, so you may end up parking on the side of the road.
• Due to the tall trees blocking the sky, it gets dark sooner. Take sunset time into account.
• Wear layers and bring water.
• I saw lots of banana slugs, quail, and bunnies.

Hike at Purisima Creek Redwoods Preserve

This is your nudge to escape the city to wander

9 miles through the beautiful secluded Purisima Creek Redwoods Preserve.

from the moss and lichen cloaking the tree branches

growing straight up into the wide blue yonder.

but I literally felt like a wood elf just

Eventually the hike will take you away from the babbling

little brook that's been helpfully providing negative ions and ASMR

Here there's much more of a tree bark smoky feel as you get closer to the sunlight.

Soon you'll be treated to the first of many mountain

vistas until you emerge at the top of the ridgeline.

This part under the open skies and bright sun

is a stark but splendid contrast to the deep,

You can see all the way to the Pacific in good weather.

For the final section of your forest bathing experience,

you will be gradually swallowed up by the trees as you

return to the base of the redwoods and your car.

Here's your plan for cleaning up Mission trash, earning freebies, and enjoying local treats. Watch the video 👇 https://www.nudgetext.com/day/3501?u=iQPHmO&s=app

Show the Mission some love by cleaning up trash for an hour in exchange for good karma and free stuff. The same event happens every Sunday too at Manny's down the street: https://www.nudgetext.com/day/3501?u=iQPHmO&s=app

Weekly Mission Cleanup w/ Freebies!

Join a community trash cleanup every Saturday at Sisters Coffee Shop in the Mission, earn a voucher for free treats, and enjoy local rewards.

Coffee Shop Meetup

• Starts 10am every Saturday, even when it rains as you can see in the video. No registration required, just show up! Volunteers will be set up at the outdoor seating area.
• Order at the counter beforehand (up to $18) and they’ll bring your food out to you when you come back.
• You’ll scan a QR code for your voucher. It includes free drinks/snacks, free yoga classes, % off orders, etc at a bunch of local businesses; valid for that day. You can plan your own route!

Rally at Sisters Coffee Shop

After volunteering to clean up the Mission District, visit local spots like Arcana, Beehive, and others to redeem free food and drinks with your reward voucher.

Redeem local freebies

• The places featured in the video are Arcana, The Beehive, Manny's, Kahnfections, and Tacolicious.

Collect your rewards in the Mission

Support the community cleanup of the Mission neighborhood and

be rewarded with tons of freebies from local businesses.

Sister's Coffee Shop hosts the trash pickup.

Just one hour of feel-good volunteering gets you an extensive

list of redeemable goodies and delicious brunch at Sister's,

and tacolicious for a fresh pressed juice.

Here's your plan for wandering Victorian lanes, enjoying treats, shops, theatre, and festive fun. Watch the video 👇

Step into the Great Dickens Christmas Fair and feel time slip away as Cow Palace transforms into Victorian London. Wander cobblestone-style lanes filled with pubs, theatres, dancing, and charming shops. Sip warm libations, snack on roasted chestnuts, and browse handcrafted goods from local vendors—all while meeting lively Dickensian characters. It’s a festive, whimsical holiday tradition that feels like visiting a London Christmas market without leaving home. 

The Great Dickens Christmas Fair 🎩✨

Experience Victorian London at the Cow Palace during the Dickens Fair—enjoy lively characters, festive foods, and unique shopping in a magical holiday setting.

Christmas Fair

✅ Before you go
• Purchase tickets here : https://dickensfair.ticketspice.com/dickens-christmas-fair-2025. Tickets are sold online only — there are no tickets sold at the door.  (If you’d like a later-entry and a discounted option, Twilight tickets (entry after 3 PM).
•Parking—The Cow Palace charges $20 per vehicle for parking (parking attendants will accept both cash and credit card.)
•Dress the part (optional but extra fun!)
Victorian outfits make the experience feel magical—but comfy shoes are a must for all the walking.
•Bring a card (or cash if you like)
Vendors happily accept cash or pay by magic (credit cards).
•Come hungry—British-style comfort fare: dishes like fish and chips, bangers & mash, meat pies, and roast beef are available. And street-snacks such as toasted almonds, roasted chestnuts, pub drinks, popcorn, jerky, ice cream—there’s lots to try.

💪 Pro tips
• Consider late admission—Arriving after 3 PM means a nice discount, lighter crowds, and still plenty of time to explore.
•Plan to shop with a lot of local vendors selling whimsical gifts and trinkets. 
•Keep your camera ready—-Between the characters, costumes, décor, and performances, there’s magic around every corner.
•Give yourself time to park
Cow Palace can get busy—arriving a bit early helps avoid stress. 
•Bring a small bag—Perfect for carrying snacks, crafts, or treasures you pick up along the way.

Head to the Cow Palace 

Step through the looking glass and into a world where Christmas lives

in candlelight cobblestone streets in the laughter of the Victorian era.

The Great Dickens Christmas Fair is back,

Guests are encouraged to don their finest Victorian attire,

Over 4 acres of the historic exhibition halls become bustling pubs,

actors and townsfolk greet you in character,

and the mischievous personalities straight from Dickens' pages,

It's like walking through Christmas morning itself.

Every corner features entertainment like theater performances,

that make you feel like you're a citizen of the era.

and cozy little shops filled with treasures line the streets.

Each stall felt like stumbling upon a hidden gem.

may your spirits be merry and your pockets

jingling with just a little Victorian magic.