Andrew Ng (415) 379-5123
ang@calacademy.org
Kelly Mendez (415) 379-5133
kmendez@calacademy.org

SAN FRANCISCO NEIGHBORHOOD FREE DAYS ANNOUNCED FOR FALL 2012 AND SPRING 2013

Thanks to a generous grant from Target, San Francisco residents
will enjoy fall and spring free admission days at the California Academy of Sciences

SAN FRANCISCO (September 4, 2012) – San Francisco residents will have opportunities to visit and explore the California Academy of Sciences free of charge during the upcoming fall and spring seasons, with the help of a generous grant from Target. Over the past thirteen years, thousands of San Francisco residents have visited the Academy during Neighborhood Free Days. The Academy’s award-winning new building, which will soon pass its four-year anniversary, houses an aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum – all under one living roof. Each neighborhood, defined by zip codes, will have two opportunities to visit the Academy for free over a three-day weekend (Friday, Saturday or Sunday). The fall series of free weekends runs from September 28-October 21, 2012 and the spring series of free weekends runs from April 12-May 5, 2013.

“At Target, we are committed to serving local communities where we do business,” said Laysha Ward, President of Community Relations for Target. “That’s why we are proud to partner with the California Academy of Sciences as we work to strengthen communities and enrich the lives of our guests and team members.”

Each visiting adult must show a valid photo ID with proof of residency—acceptable items or combinations can be found on www.calacademy.org/visit. Only residents from the zip codes invited on the designated dates will be admitted free of charge. The following schedule outlines the program by zip code neighborhoods:

 

NEIGHBORHOOD FREE DAYS 2012-2013 SCHEDULE
NEIGHBORHOOD	ZIP CODE AREA	FALL 2012 FREE DAYS	SPRING 2013 FREE DAYS
Bernal Heights, Castro, Cole Valley, Glen Park, Haight, Lake Merced, Mission, Noe Valley, St. Francis Wood	94110, 94114, 94117, 94127, 94131, 94132	Sept. 28, 29, 30	Apr. 12, 13, 14
Parkside, Sunset	94116, 94122	Oct. 5, 6, 7	Apr. 19, 20, 21
Chinatown, Marina, Nob Hill, North Beach, Presidio, Richmond, Russian Hill, Seacliff, Telegraph Hill, Western Addition	94108, 94109, 94115, 94118, 94121, 94123, 94126, 94129, 94133	Oct. 12, 13, 14	Apr. 26, 27, 28
Bayview-Hunters Point, Downtown, Hayes Valley, Ingleside-Excelsior, Mission Bay, Potrero Hill, SoMa, Tenderloin, Treasure Island, Visitacion Valley	94102, 94103, 94104, 94105, 94107, 94111, 94112, 94124, 94130, 94134, 94158	Oct. 19, 20, 21	May 3, 4, 5

 

 

The California Academy of Sciences is home to an aquarium, planetarium, natural history museum, and research and education programs, which engage people of all ages and backgrounds on two of the most important topics of our time: life and its sustainability. Admission to the Academy is: $29.95 for adults; $24.95 for youth ages 12 to 17, Seniors ages 65+, and students with valid ID; $19.95 for children ages 4 to 11; and free for children ages 3 and younger. Admission fees include all exhibits and shows. Hours are 9:30 am - 5:00 pm Monday - Saturday, and 11:00 am - 5:00 pm on Sunday. During peak periods, including some holiday weekends, an admission surcharge and extended hours may apply. Visit www.calacademy.org or call (415) 379-8000 for more.