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Thursday, July 4

SF’s New Monthly Block Party: “Downtown First Thursdays”
Thursday, July 4 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Second Street (South of Market)
SF's New Monthly Block Party: "Downtown First Thursdays"

Get ready, San Francisco, for a brand new free monthly party coming to Downtown SF starting May 2, 2024 – Downtown is getting a whole new makeover. Downtown First Thursdays is put together by Into the Streets, the group that organizes Bhangra & Beats, and the ...Monthly

Friday, July 5

“Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid” Block Party + DJs (Oakland)
"Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid" Block Party + DJs (Oakland)

Reconnect with family, friends, and community during Friday Nights at OMCA. These free events provide a gathering place each week, including live music, hands-on activities, Off the Grid (OTG) food trucks, and late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions with a Museum ticket. Limited ...Every Friday

Sunday, July 7

“Castro Art Mart” Mini Block Party on Noe St. (Every First Sunday)
Sunday, July 7 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Market & Noe
"Castro Art Mart" Mini Block Party on Noe St. (Every First Sunday)

The Castro Art Mart Features LGBTQ Artists, Live Music, and Drag Performances every 1st Sunday of the month on Noe St and Market St (Next to the Lookout Bar), 11-5pm. Come enjoy this Free, Family & Friendly event hosted by Castro Merchants, while supporting local artists, ...Monthly

SF’s Free “Sundays at the Beach” Chair Yoga Day (Great Highway)
Sunday, July 7 – 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The Great Highway
SF's Free "Sundays at the Beach" Chair Yoga Day (Great Highway)

Welcome to Sundays at the Beach! With help from @avenuegreenlight and our friends across the neighborhood, we’re excited to bring free community events to Great Highway Park every weekend for the next year. 1st Sunday: Chair Yoga, 2pm @ Irving 2nd Sunday: Live Music, 1-3 ...Monthly

Friday, July 12

SF’s Morning Coffee Cleanup w/ Free Coffee for Volunteers (Inner Richmond)
Friday, July 12 – 8:00 am - Ends at 9:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Sign up on this TogetherSF Mobilize page: https://www.mobilize.us/togethersf/event/513212/
| Tastebuds
SF's Morning Coffee Cleanup w/ Free Coffee for Volunteers (Inner Richmond)

Meet at Tastebuds (600 5th Ave) to grab our supplies, then cleaning will occur from 8 am to 9 am around the neighborhood. Stay afterwards for a free coffee and to meet fellow volunteers. Sign up on this TogetherSF Mobilize page or email info@refuserefusesf.org with event name. Start ...Monthly

“Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid” Block Party + DJs (Oakland)
Friday, July 12 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Most outdoor activities and entertainment is free and open to the public from 5-9pm. Regular Museum applies to enter the galleries
| OMCA (Oakland Museum of California)
"Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid" Block Party + DJs (Oakland)

Reconnect with family, friends, and community during Friday Nights at OMCA. These free events provide a gathering place each week, including live music, hands-on activities, Off the Grid (OTG) food trucks, and late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions with a Museum ticket. Limited ...Every Friday

Sunday, July 14

SF’s “Sundays at the Beach” Free Concert Day on The Great Highway (Ocean Beach)
Sunday, July 14 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The Great Highway
SF's "Sundays at the Beach" Free Concert Day on The Great Highway (Ocean Beach)

Welcome to Sundays at the Beach! With help from @avenuegreenlight and our friends across the neighborhood, we’re excited to bring free community events to Great Highway Park every weekend for the next year. 1st Sunday: Chair Yoga, 2pm @ Irving 2nd Sunday: Live Music, 1-3 ...Monthly

Friday, July 19

“Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid” Block Party + DJs (Oakland)
Friday, July 19 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Most outdoor activities and entertainment is free and open to the public from 5-9pm. Regular Museum applies to enter the galleries
| OMCA (Oakland Museum of California)
"Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid" Block Party + DJs (Oakland)

Reconnect with family, friends, and community during Friday Nights at OMCA. These free events provide a gathering place each week, including live music, hands-on activities, Off the Grid (OTG) food trucks, and late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions with a Museum ticket. Limited ...Every Friday

Sunday, July 21

“Sunday Streets” SF’s Free Street Festival & Block Party (Excelsior)
Sunday, July 21 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Excelsior Sunday Streets
“Sunday Streets” SF's Free Street Festival & Block Party (Excelsior)

Get ready to hit the streets:  Sunday Streets is back for a new season. Celebrate 16 years of Sunday Streets SF transforming San Francisco streets into car-free community spaces for all to enjoy at events across the City in 2024. The Sunday Streets SF family ...

Friday, July 26

“Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid” Block Party + DJs (Oakland)
Friday, July 26 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Most outdoor activities and entertainment is free and open to the public from 5-9pm. Regular Museum applies to enter the galleries
| OMCA (Oakland Museum of California)
"Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid" Block Party + DJs (Oakland)

Reconnect with family, friends, and community during Friday Nights at OMCA. These free events provide a gathering place each week, including live music, hands-on activities, Off the Grid (OTG) food trucks, and late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions with a Museum ticket. Limited ...Every Friday

Saturday, July 27

“TreasureFest” on Treasure Island 2024 (July 27-28)
Saturday, July 27 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: $15*
*$10 pre sale, $15 early bird, $20 general
| Treasure Island
"TreasureFest" on Treasure Island 2024 (July 27-28)

TreasureFest is a monthly locally curated festival that features the best of the Bay Area. At TreasureFest you can shop from 300+ vintage & antique curators, crafts & makers, independent designers & artists. Enjoy 35+ top-rated food trucks and eateries, and try a variety of ...

Sunday, July 28

“TreasureFest” on Treasure Island 2024 (July 27-28)
Sunday, July 28 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: $15*
*$10 pre sale, $15 early bird, $20 general
| Treasure Island
"TreasureFest" on Treasure Island 2024 (July 27-28)

TreasureFest is a monthly locally curated festival that features the best of the Bay Area. At TreasureFest you can shop from 300+ vintage & antique curators, crafts & makers, independent designers & artists. Enjoy 35+ top-rated food trucks and eateries, and try a variety of ...

Friday, August 2

SF’s Morning Coffee Cleanup w/ Free Coffee for Volunteers (Inner Richmond)
Friday, August 2 – 8:00 am - Ends at 9:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Sign up on this TogetherSF Mobilize page: https://www.mobilize.us/togethersf/event/513212/
| Tastebuds
SF's Morning Coffee Cleanup w/ Free Coffee for Volunteers (Inner Richmond)

Meet at Tastebuds (600 5th Ave) to grab our supplies, then cleaning will occur from 8 am to 9 am around the neighborhood. Stay afterwards for a free coffee and to meet fellow volunteers. Sign up on this TogetherSF Mobilize page or email info@refuserefusesf.org with event name. Start ...Monthly

“Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid” Block Party + DJs (Oakland)
Friday, August 2 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Most outdoor activities and entertainment is free and open to the public from 5-9pm. Regular Museum applies to enter the galleries
| OMCA (Oakland Museum of California)
"Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid" Block Party + DJs (Oakland)

Reconnect with family, friends, and community during Friday Nights at OMCA. These free events provide a gathering place each week, including live music, hands-on activities, Off the Grid (OTG) food trucks, and late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions with a Museum ticket. Limited ...Every Friday

Saturday, August 3

2024 Italian Family Festa San Jose (Aug. 3-4)
Saturday, August 3 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Admission is FREE. Free and paid parking options
| History Park San Jose in Kelley Park
2024 Italian Family Festa San Jose (Aug. 3-4)
Mark your calendars! The Italian American Heritage Foundation is excited to announce the dates of the 2024 Italian Family Festa San Jose! When: Saturday August 3rd 11am – 7pm Sunday August 4th 11am – 5pm Where: History Park, San Jose 1650 Senter Rd. San Jose CA Admission: FREE This year, we celebrate the 42nd ...

Sunday, August 4

“Sunday Streets” SF’s Free Street Festival & Block Party (Bayview)
Sunday, August 4 – 12:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Bayview
“Sunday Streets” SF's Free Street Festival & Block Party (Bayview)

Get ready to hit the streets:  Sunday Streets is back for a new season. Celebrate 16 years of Sunday Streets SF transforming San Francisco streets into car-free community spaces for all to enjoy at events across the City in 2024. The Sunday Streets SF family ...

Free National Parks Day 2024: Muir Woods, Yosemite, Death Valley & More
Free National Parks Day 2024: Muir Woods, Yosemite, Death Valley & More

Sometimes you’ve just got to get away from it all and clear your head with the peace and serenity of a national park. On certain “fee-free” days throughout the year, enjoy free entry to all national parks and monuments including Muir Woods and Yosemite National Park, and free ...

Tuesday, August 6

SF’s Cartoon Art Museum’s “Pay What You Wish” Day (First Tuesdays)
Tuesday, August 6 – 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

Friday, August 9

“Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid” Block Party + DJs (Oakland)
Friday, August 9 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Most outdoor activities and entertainment is free and open to the public from 5-9pm. Regular Museum applies to enter the galleries
| OMCA (Oakland Museum of California)
"Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid" Block Party + DJs (Oakland)

Reconnect with family, friends, and community during Friday Nights at OMCA. These free events provide a gathering place each week, including live music, hands-on activities, Off the Grid (OTG) food trucks, and late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions with a Museum ticket. Limited ...Every Friday

Friday, August 16

“Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid” Block Party + DJs (Oakland)
Friday, August 16 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Most outdoor activities and entertainment is free and open to the public from 5-9pm. Regular Museum applies to enter the galleries
| OMCA (Oakland Museum of California)
"Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid" Block Party + DJs (Oakland)

Reconnect with family, friends, and community during Friday Nights at OMCA. These free events provide a gathering place each week, including live music, hands-on activities, Off the Grid (OTG) food trucks, and late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions with a Museum ticket. Limited ...Every Friday

Saturday, August 17

System of a Down & Deftones: Massive Summer Concert at SF’s Golden Gate Park
Saturday, August 17 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: $169*
*GA tickets starting at $169
| Polo Field, Golden Gate Park
System of a Down & Deftones: Massive Summer Concert at SF's Golden Gate Park

Introducing the inaugural Golden Gate Park Concerts, coming to the Polo Field in San Francisco’s historic Golden Gate Park on Saturday, August 17 Don’t miss the legendary System Of A Down & Deftones performing under the stars and among the trees in this iconic location ...

Monday, August 19

Rare Blue Moon & First “Supermoon” of 2024
Monday, August 19 – 8:19 pm - Ends at 6:00 am | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Bay Area
Rare Blue Moon & First "Supermoon" of 2024
The first “supermoon” of the year will occur on August 19, 2024. August’s full moon is known as the Sturgeon Moon. This “supermoon” is unique because it’s a special seasonal blue moon and it will be the last blue moon until May 20, 2027, according to USA ...

Friday, August 23

“Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid” Block Party + DJs (Oakland)
Friday, August 23 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Most outdoor activities and entertainment is free and open to the public from 5-9pm. Regular Museum applies to enter the galleries
| OMCA (Oakland Museum of California)
"Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid" Block Party + DJs (Oakland)

Reconnect with family, friends, and community during Friday Nights at OMCA. These free events provide a gathering place each week, including live music, hands-on activities, Off the Grid (OTG) food trucks, and late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions with a Museum ticket. Limited ...Every Friday

Saturday, August 24

“TreasureFest” on Treasure Island 2024 (Aug. 24-25)
Saturday, August 24 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: $15*
*$10 pre sale, $15 early bird, $20 general
| Treasure Island
"TreasureFest" on Treasure Island 2024 (Aug. 24-25)

TreasureFest is a monthly locally curated festival that features the best of the Bay Area. At TreasureFest you can shop from 300+ vintage & antique curators, crafts & makers, independent designers & artists. Enjoy 35+ top-rated food trucks and eateries, and try a variety of ...

Sunday, August 25

“TreasureFest” on Treasure Island 2024 (Aug. 24-25)
Sunday, August 25 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: $15*
*$10 pre sale, $15 early bird, $20 general
| Treasure Island
"TreasureFest" on Treasure Island 2024 (Aug. 24-25)

TreasureFest is a monthly locally curated festival that features the best of the Bay Area. At TreasureFest you can shop from 300+ vintage & antique curators, crafts & makers, independent designers & artists. Enjoy 35+ top-rated food trucks and eateries, and try a variety of ...

“Sunday Streets” SF’s Free Street Festival & Block Party (Mission Dist.)
Sunday, August 25 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Valencia Street
“Sunday Streets” SF's Free Street Festival & Block Party (Mission Dist.)

Get ready to hit the streets:  Sunday Streets is back for a new season. Celebrate 16 years of Sunday Streets SF transforming San Francisco streets into car-free community spaces for all to enjoy at events across the City in 2024. The Sunday Streets SF family ...

City Center Bishop Ranch’s Free Neighborhood Block Party (San Ramon)
Sunday, August 25 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | City Center Bishop Ranch
City Center Bishop Ranch’s Free Neighborhood Block Party (San Ramon)
Get ready for a fantastic Block Party on Sunday, August 25, from 12 pm to 4 pm! Join us for a community extravaganza filled with family-friendly entertainment and a fabulous selfie station. Let’s come together to create unforgettable memories and celebrate the spirit of our wonderful ...

Friday, August 30

“Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid” Block Party + DJs (Oakland)
Friday, August 30 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Most outdoor activities and entertainment is free and open to the public from 5-9pm. Regular Museum applies to enter the galleries
| OMCA (Oakland Museum of California)
"Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid" Block Party + DJs (Oakland)

Reconnect with family, friends, and community during Friday Nights at OMCA. These free events provide a gathering place each week, including live music, hands-on activities, Off the Grid (OTG) food trucks, and late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions with a Museum ticket. Limited ...Every Friday

Tuesday, September 3

SF’s Cartoon Art Museum’s “Pay What You Wish” Day (First Tuesdays)
Tuesday, September 3 – 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

Wednesday, September 4

Bay Area Discovery Museum: Free Admission Day (Sausalito)
Wednesday, September 4 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Admission is free to Bay Area residents. Must show proof of residency (photo ID or piece of mail) in one of the nine Bay Area counties.
| Bay Area Discovery Museum (Fort Baker)
Bay Area Discovery Museum: Free Admission Day (Sausalito)

The Bay Area Discovery Museum is a one-of-a-kind indoor and outdoor children’s museum at the foot of the Golden Gate Bridge. The Museum is the only children’s museum in the U.S. to be located in a national park and is known for its emphasis on creativity through ...