San Francisco Bay Area 4th of July & Fireworks Guide 2025
4th of July
San Francisco Bay Area 4th of July & Fireworks Guide 2025
A full list of every 4th of July event and fireworks show we can find for 2025
New National Monument Near Santa Cruz w/ Ocean View Trails
Brand New, New Parks, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches
New National Monument Near Santa Cruz w/ Ocean View Trails
5,800-acre Cotoni-Coast Dairies National Monument opens August 15
SF’s Long-Awaited Mexican Museum May Lose Prime Downtown Site
Artsy Fartsy, Downtown San Francisco, Getting Help
SF’s Long-Awaited Mexican Museum May Lose Prime Downtown Site
Decades in the making, the museum’s future at Yerba Buena is in limbo
Oakland's Historic Loard’s Ice Cream Reopens After 4 Year Closure
Oakland, Reopening
Oakland's Historic Loard’s Ice Cream Reopens After 4 Year Closure
Loard’s celebrates 75 years by reopening with a new sandwich counter addition.
San Francisco July Festivals & Street Fairs (2025)
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Get Out: Events
San Francisco July Festivals & Street Fairs (2025)
Look forward to the Fillmore Jazz Festival, SF's 4th of July Fireworks, the huge 626 Night Market and much more

Tuesday, July 1, 2025

9:30 am   “Legion of Honor” Museum Free Day (First Tuesdays)   FREE*
*Free admission to general galleries; special exhibition fees still apply. Advanced timed tickets required.
9:30 am   de Young Museum Free Day (First Tuesdays)   FREE*
*Free admission to general galleries; special exhibition fees still apply. Timed tickets required
10:00 am   Free Exhibition Tour of “Women of Afrofuturism” at SFO Terminal 1 (Free Parking)   FREE*
*RSVP on Eventbrite - Visitors will be required to fill out a security form and abide by TSA rules. Please bring your REAL ID or PASSPORT. Yes, we will validate parking. Please bring your parking ticket to the museum.
10:00 am   SF’s Conservatory of Flowers Free First Tuesdays (Golden Gate Park)   FREE
11:00 am   SF’s Cartoon Art Museum’s “Pay What You Wish” Day (First Tuesdays)   FREE*
*Pay What You Wish Day
12:00 pm   SF’s Free Concerts in the Plaza “Civic Center Soundtrack” (Every Tue/Thu)   FREE
4:00 pm   SF’s Free Arcade Game Night at The Detour (First Tuesdays)   FREE*
*Free unlimited play wristband with any purchase from bar
5:00 pm   Joybound People & Pets: Litter Box Learning (Virtual Workshop)   $15*
*$15.00

Pick Date

Tuesday, July 1

SF’s “Laugh GPT” AI-Powered Comedy Night at The Function (7p + 8:30p)
Tuesday, July 1 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required.
| The Function
SF's "Laugh GPT" AI-Powered Comedy Night at The Function (7p + 8:30p)

The robot revolution is upon us, and they’ve infiltrated the world of comedy! Join us for “Laugh GPT,” the AI-powered comedy show that might just be humanity’s last stand-up hurrah. As artificial intelligence advances, who knows how long our human comedians will be able to hold ...Every Tuesday

Oakland’s “Mezcal & Mole” Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)
Tuesday, July 1 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Food/drink for purchase
| Mesa Maguey
Oakland's "Mezcal & Mole" Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)

Get ready for the return of HellaFunny comedy night to Temescal with a series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. This HellaFunny comedy show takes place at the just-opened Mesa Maguey, an upscale agave bar and Oaxcacan restaurant that’s a perfect date-night spot with lots ...Every Tuesday

$1 Margaritas & “Disco Taco Tuesday” at Underdogs (SoMa)
Tuesday, July 1 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No admission charge
| Underdogs Cantina
$1 Margaritas & "Disco Taco Tuesday" at Underdogs (SoMa)

Join us for a Disco Taco Tuesday at Underdogs Cantina with $1 MARGARITAS from 7:30pm – 8pm! $1 Margs & Disco Taco Tuesday at 7:30pm Underdogs Cantina, 128 King St. (Across from ballpark), SF FREE (No Cover) $1 MARGARITAS from 7:30pm – 8:00pm ...Every Tuesday

Secret Guest List: Cobb’s Free Summer Comedy Nights (July 1)
Secret Guest List: Cobb’s Free Summer Comedy Nights (July 1)

Funcheap and HellaFunny take over Cobb’s Comedy Club for an awesome night of comedy at SF’s biggest comedy club. And you can get on our secret guest list. Every month we handpick some of SF’s top local comedians to showcase for you – often with credits ...

“Legion of Honor” Museum Free Day (First Tuesdays)
"Legion of Honor" Museum Free Day (First Tuesdays)

The Legion of Honor displays a collection of 4,000 years of ancient and European art in an exquisite Beaux-Arts building in an unforgettable setting overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge. Normally general admission is $20 for adults, but on the first Tuesday of each month admission ...Monthly

de Young Museum Free Day (First Tuesdays)
Tuesday, July 1 – 9:30 am - Ends at 5:15 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission to general galleries; special exhibition fees still apply. Timed tickets required
| de Young Museum
de Young Museum Free Day (First Tuesdays)

Located in beautiful Golden Gate Park, the de Young Museum is a landmark art museum founded in 1895. Your visit includes a whirlwind trip around the world as the museum’s collections feature priceless treasures and works of arts from the 17th through the 20th centuries ...Monthly

SF’s Conservatory of Flowers Free First Tuesdays (Golden Gate Park)
Tuesday, July 1 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Conservatory of Flowers
SF's Conservatory of Flowers Free First Tuesdays (Golden Gate Park)

Whether you’re a native San Franciscan, a visitor from the other side of the world, or a budding botanist, the Conservatory of Flowers, located in Golden Gate Park, offers an intimate, up-close experience with nearly 2,000 species of rare, exotic, and endangered plants from more ...Monthly

Free Exhibition Tour of “Women of Afrofuturism” at SFO Terminal 1 (Free Parking)
Free Exhibition Tour of "Women of Afrofuturism" at SFO Terminal 1 (Free Parking)

Join us for a tour of Women of Afrofuturism. As the exhibition is located post-security in Harvey Milk Terminal 1, this is an opportunity to see the exhibition without a flight ticket. Visitors will be required to fill out a security form and abide by TSA ...Every Tuesday

SF’s Cartoon Art Museum’s “Pay What You Wish” Day (First Tuesdays)
Tuesday, July 1 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Pay What You Wish Day
| Cartoon Art Museum
SF's Cartoon Art Museum's "Pay What You Wish" Day (First Tuesdays)

Founded in 1984, the Cartoon Art Museum has something for everyone—from comic strips, comic books and anime to political cartoons, graphic novels and underground comix. People of all ages can view original cartoon art at exhibitions and screenings, produce their own comics and animation at ...Monthly

SF’s Free Concerts in the Plaza “Civic Center Soundtrack” (Every Tue/Thu)
Tuesday, July 1 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Fulton Plaza
SF's Free Concerts in the Plaza "Civic Center Soundtrack" (Every Tue/Thu)

Enjoy a long lunch among a backdrop of free live music in the picturesque Fulton Plaza (Located between the Asian Art Museum & the Public Library in downtown San Francisco). Every Tuesday & Thursday from 12-3pm we’ll feature 3 local musicians sharing their music. There’s ...

SF’s Free Arcade Game Night at The Detour (First Tuesdays)
Tuesday, July 1 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 11:59 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free unlimited play wristband with any purchase from bar
| The Detour SF
SF's Free Arcade Game Night at The Detour (First Tuesdays)

Paid rent in SF? Hella Broke? Then first Tuesdays are the night for you.  The Detour hosts “Free Play Tuesday” with all arcade games on free play with purchase from the bar. Come enjoy all the video game glory from today and yesteryear while enjoying ...Monthly

“Star Trek” Trivia in SF with Trek Triv
Tuesday, July 1 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Mothership
"Star Trek" Trivia in SF with Trek Triv
Join us on the 1st Tuesday of every month for Star Trek Trivia at MOTHERSHIP on Mission! Compete in teams and flex your Star Trek knowledge to win drinks and prizes, like vintage action figures and our Trek Triv prize pips. Don’t have a team? No problem! ...
$6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose
Tuesday, July 1 – 8:30 pm - Ends at 11:59 pm | Cost: $6*
*$6 for adults on Tuesday nights. Kids are $2
| Solano 2 Drive In
$6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose

One of the most socially-distant ways to have fun, The West Wind Drive-In theaters in both San Jose and Concord are open for good old-fashioned drive-in movie fun. West Wind Drive In Locations Solano Drive-In – 1611 Solano Way, Concord Capitol Drive-In – 3630 Hillcap ...Every Tuesday

Wednesday, July 2

Alcatraz City Cruises: Alcatraz & Angel Island Combination Tour (July 2)
Wednesday, July 2 – 9:40 am - Ends at 1:35 pm | Cost: $88 | Alcatraz Landing
Alcatraz City Cruises: Alcatraz & Angel Island Combination Tour (July 2)

Alcatraz City Cruises brings back the combination tour to two of San Francisco Bay’s most famous Islands, Alcatraz and Angel Island! Alcatraz Island is regarded as one of the most sought-after attractions of San Francisco, featuring an award-winning cellhouse audio tour that takes you through ...

$1 Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina (SoMa)
Wednesday, July 2 – 4:30 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No admission charge. Wings are $1 each.
| Underdogs Cantina
$1 Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina (SoMa)

Join us for Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina with $1 Wings from 4:30pm – Close! $1 Wing Wednesdays | 4:30pm to Close Underdogs Cantina, 128 King St. (Across from ballpark), SF FREE (No Cover) $1 WINGS from 4:30pm – Close Happy Hour from ...Every Wednesday

“Hook-Up Horror Stories” Stand-Up Comedy Show (SF)
Wednesday, July 2 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| The Function
"Hook-Up Horror Stories" Stand-Up Comedy Show (SF)

We’ve all had bad dates. Lets hear SF’s top comedians make you laugh about them! Bad dates make great comedy. 💘 First 50 RSVPs get in FREE – claim yours now (7p + 8:30p shows) Welcome to Tindervention—the stand-up show where SF’s top comedians spill their most outrageous dating ...Every Wednesday

Secret Guest List: Cobb’s Free Summer Comedy Nights (July 2)
Secret Guest List: Cobb’s Free Summer Comedy Nights (July 2)

Funcheap and HellaFunny take over Cobb’s Comedy Club for an awesome night of comedy at SF’s biggest comedy club. And you can get on our secret guest list. Every month we handpick some of SF’s top local comedians to showcase for you – often with credits ...

$2 Taco Night + Happy Hour Comedy at Skylark (SF)
Wednesday, July 2 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required. 2 drink minimum. 21+
| Skylark Bar
$2 Taco Night + Happy Hour Comedy at Skylark (SF)

Join us for a night of laughter featuring Bay Area’s top rising comics! We showcase comedians that have been on Netflix, Comedy Central, Amazon, HBO… so come through and you may see the next big thing! HaHaHappy Hour Comedy at Skylark $5 beer, $2 tacos ...Every Wednesday

Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)
Japanese Tea Garden's Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)

The Japanese Tea Garden provides visitors from around the world with an opportunity to experience the natural beauty, tranquility, and harmony of a Japanese-style garden in the heart of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. Originally created as a “Japanese Village” exhibit for the 1894 California ...Every Wednesday

Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)
2025 Marin County Fair (July 2-6)
2025 Marin County Fair (July 2-6)
The 2025 Marin County Fair – BUG-TASTIC! – will celebrate all things creepy, crawly, sticky, prickly, wiggly, flittery, fluttery, buzzy, and everything in between. This ultimate bugfest will be filled with activities that highlight insects, spiders, scorpions, centipedes, millipedes, and more, from competitive exhibits, hands-on art projects, entertainment, education, ...
SF’s GLBT History Museum: Free First Wednesday
SF's GLBT History Museum: Free First Wednesday

Located in SF’s Castro District, the GLBT Historical Society Museum is the first full-scale, stand-alone museum of its kind in the United States. The museum celebrates 100 years of the city’s vast queer past through dynamic exhibitions and programming. Normally admission is $10, but on ...Monthly

YBCA’s Free “Yarn Weaving” Workshop (SF)
Wednesday, July 2 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
YBCA’s Free “Yarn Weaving" Workshop (SF)
Create art inspired by our programming at this drop-in art workshop! All ages welcome, all materials provided. Using Michael Arcega’s public art “When We Weave Waves” as inspiration, craft vibrant weavings using an array of yarn colors.
Castro Farmers’ Market 2025 (Every Wednesday)
Wednesday, July 2 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Castro Farmers' Market
Castro Farmers' Market 2025 (Every Wednesday)

Welcome back your favorite farmers to the corner of Market and Noe Streets as they offer their amazing citrus, tasty root vegetables, honey, flowers, baked goods, and beautiful leafy greens.  Castro Farmers’ Market Every Wed., April 2 – November 19, 2025 | 3p-7p Castro Farmer’s ...Every Wednesday

Golden Gate Park Free “Market to Bandshell” Outdoor Concert
Wednesday, July 2 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)
Golden Gate Park Free "Market to Bandshell" Outdoor Concert

Illuminate and SF Rec and Park hosts 5th Season of Free Live Music at the Golden Gate Bandshell in 2025 with more than 125 performances are planned to celebrate the Bandshell’s 125th anniversary. The 2025 season will run through mid-November, featuring shows most Wednesdays, Fridays, and ...

Shavuot Ice Cream Party
Shavuot Ice Cream Party
Shavuot Ice Cream Party Celebrate the holiday of Shavuot, commemorating the Giving of the Torah at Mt. Sinai 3,336 years ago. Enjoy a scrumptious dairy buffet including cheesecakes, a spectacular ice cream spread with delicious toppings, lasagna, NY blintzes, eggplant parmesan, and more! Bring the whole family to ...
Takeover Wednesdays Launch Party w/ Free Goody Bags for First 50 (Cigar Bar)
Wednesday, July 2 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Courtyard & Patio - Free Admission
| Cigar Bar & Grill
Takeover Wednesdays Launch Party w/ Free Goody Bags for First 50 (Cigar Bar)
️ Click here to view DJ Calendar Join us for the official launch of Takeover Wednesdays at Bochica @ Cigar Bar — your new midweek escape for dancing, drinks, and courtyard vibes in the heart of San Francisco. Wednesday, July 2nd, 2025Charles Hawthorne – 5:30 PM to ...
Cardi Spelling Bee-An Adult Spelling Bee (Oakland)
Wednesday, July 2 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to watch, $10 to compete
| Baba's House
Cardi Spelling Bee-An Adult Spelling Bee (Oakland)

What’s the language of origin for Bodak Yellow? Can you use okauuuuuuuur in a sentence? Don’t worry, you won’t be spelling Cardi words, you’ll be spelling words from the 1st to 8th grade level. Join us at Baba’s House for an adult spelling bee that’s ...Monthly

Thursday, July 3

Free First Thursdays at SF’s Museum of Craft and Design
Thursday, July 3 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free Admission every First Thursday
| Museum of Craft and Design
Free First Thursdays at SF's Museum of Craft and Design

There’s no better time to visit the Museum of Craft and Design than on their Free First Thursdays. Committed to making art, craft, and design accessible to everyone the Museum of Craft and Design is Free on the First Thursday of every month. .  Museum of Craft and ...Monthly

10% Off: “Bay Discovery Cruise” feat. Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island & More (May 23-Aug. 31)
Thursday, July 3 – 10:40 am - Ends at 4:30 pm | Cost: $39.60*
*10% off with code Funcheap10, normally $44
| Alcatraz Landing
10% Off: "Bay Discovery Cruise" feat. Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island & More (May 23-Aug. 31)

Alcatraz City Cruises is offering an exclusive 10% off to “Bay Discovery Cruise” with code Funcheap10 Bay Discovery Cruise: A National Park Tour – Join A Sightseeing Adventure On San Francisco Bay! This 90-minute sightseeing cruise is full of San Francisco icons, such as: The ...