Celebration: Polk Street Small Business Stroll

Saturday, 12/5/2026
2:00 - 5:00

Suitable for:

Adults

Enjoy an afternoon of community, connection and commerce at the Polk Street Small Business Stroll. This guided walk will spotlight 6 locally owned businesses, each offering a unique look into their story, products and services.

At each stop, enjoy a short interview with the business owner followed by time to explore, shop and engage with neighbors. Many participating businesses will offer exclusive discounts or special promotions just for event guests. Stay until the final stop for a prize drawing featuring items from the participating businesses.

The event will take place rain or shine.

2:00 — Meet at Helen Wills Playground by the basketball court

(1401 Broadway St, San Francisco, CA 94109)

2:15 — Bow Wow Meow (2150 Polk St St.)

2:45 — Russian Hill Bookstore (2162 Polk St.)

3:15 — Molte Cose (2200 Polk St.)

3:45 — Smoke Signals (2223 Polk St.)

4:15 — The Candy Store (1507 Vallejo St.)

4:45 — Final stop announced soon

Presented by the San Francisco Public Library's Small Business Center and Golden Gate Valley Branch.

Small Business

Provide support to both aspiring and existing small business owners to boost their entrepreneurial skills and success.

Small Business Stroll

Guided neighborhood walks highlighting San Francisco’s small businesses through owner stories, community connection and local shopping.

Community & Neighborhood

Build connections with others in our local programs.

Spotlight

This program is sponsored by Friends of the San Francisco Public Library.

Attending Programs

All programs are drop-in (no registration necessary) unless otherwise noted. All SFPL locations are wheelchair accessible. For accommodations (such as ASL), call (415) 557-4557 or contact accessibility@sfpl.org. Requesting at least 3 business days in advance will help ensure availability.

This program will be conducted in English unless otherwise noted.

Notice: This event may be filmed or photographed. By participating in this event, you consent to have your likeness used for the Library’s archival purposes and promotional materials. If you do not want to be photographed, please inform a staff person or the photographer. A sticker will be provided to help identify you so that we can avoid capturing your image.

Public Notice and Disclaimer

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