American Sailing League Championship Series
Saturday, June 28, 2008 to Sunday, June 29, 2008
1:00 PM to 6:00 PM
 PIER 39 will host the 2008 American Sailing League Championship series on Saturday, June 28 and Sunday, June 29 from noon to 6 p.m. Competing American Sailing League athletes will race in 18 foot skiffs, which offer open design parameters, high speed and spectacular capsizes right off the Bay end of PIER 39. Weighing in at 375 lbs., these boats carry 1,200 square feet of sail area and are characterized by long racks that protrude from the sides of the boat and allow the three-man crew extra leverage against the enormous sail area. Spectators will have a perfect view of the races with Alcatraz providing a perfect backdrop to all of the action.
Fourth of July Waterfront Celebration
Friday, July 4, 2008
1:00 PM to 9:30 PM
 PIER 39 celebrates Independence Day with an afternoon filled with fun and excitement. Come and enjoy Big Bang Beat from 1-4pm and Tainted Love from 6-9:30pm. Following the onstage entertainment, visitors can stay to watch the spectacular fireworks. With a full day of activities, PIER 39 is the perfect place to celebrate this patriotic holiday. Event sponsors include Crystal Geyser ALPINE SPRING WATER, Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream, and Examiner.
Fleet Week at PIER 39
Saturday, October 11, 2008 to Sunday, October 12, 2008
Fleet Week is the Bay Area’s opportunity to pay tribute to the men and women of our nation’s Navy and Marine services. Visitors will see ships dock-side while the Blue Angels and other aircrafts fly above San Francisco Bay. Sponsored by Coca-Cola Zero and Crystal Geyser ALPINE SPRING WATER
Pumpkin Pandemonium
Sunday, October 26, 2008
12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
 Ghoulish and giddy behavior is part of the fun as kids in costume trick or treat throughout PIER 39’s Pumpkin Pandemonium. Children 12 and under are welcome to visit the shops, restaurants and attractions to gather their sweets. Pumpkin carving demonstrations, and face painting will be available, as well as photos with frightful characters and an 80's Halloween Show, "It's Like Halloween!" Children will be able to wander through the pumpkin patch to pick their one free pumpkin. Presented by Crystal Geyser ALPINE SPRING WATER. Sponsored by Odwalla, The Examiner, and Telemundo.
PIER 39 Holiday Tree Lighting
Sunday, November 16, 2008
1:00 PM to 6:00 PM
A multi-cultural celebration, PIER 39's Holiday Tree Lighting will feature Bay Area groups performing seasonal favorites from around the world. The enchanting entertainment will include holiday traditions from Christmas, Chanukah and Kwanzaa. PIER 39's majestic tree, adorned with 400 glistening ornaments, 500 bows and 2,000 twinkling lights will be lit at 5:30 p.m. in the Entrance Plaza. Sponsored by Coca-Cola, Crystal Geyser ALPINE SPRING WATER, Telemundo and Intera.
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