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SF’s Holiday Block Parties

Twinkling lights, carolers and seasonal sips await you all over the city.
By - posted 12/2/2016 No Comment

Check off your gift list at a slew of shopping strolls and block parties throughout the city and you’ll get to sip on seasonal libations, hear carolers, see twinkling lights and find that unique gift without having to go to a scary mall.

Happy holidays Funcheapers!


Friday, May 2

North Beach First Fridays Art Crawl (SF)
Friday, May 2 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | North Beach
North Beach First Fridays Art Crawl (SF)

On the first Friday of every month, over a dozen North Beach galleries, museums, bars, and restaurants stay open late for a self-guided First Fridays Art Crawl with special events to showcase the ever-growing collections of art and entertainment that diversify North Beach. First Fridays Art Crawl ...Monthly

“Oakland Art Murmur” 2024 (First Fridays Art Walk)
Friday, May 2 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Broadway/Telegraph
"Oakland Art Murmur" 2024 (First Fridays Art Walk)

Over 30 Oakland Art Murmur affiliate venues have coordinated openings on the first Friday of every month. Oakland Art Murmur presents a free monthly evening art walk, known as the ‘Art Murmur.” 2024 Update: Art Murmur is still on! Despite Oakland First Fridays being on ...Monthly

Saturday, May 3

“Festicrawl” SF’s Annual Pub Crawl & Music Fest (2025)
"Festicrawl" SF's Annual Pub Crawl & Music Fest (2025)
Get ready for an unforgettable night as Festicrawl returns to San Francisco for its second annual bash on May 3, 2025! Brought to you by CrawlSF, this one-of-a-kind event blends the electric vibes of a music festival with the laid-back fun of a pub crawl. Kicking ...
Flourishing Future for the Bay Area: An Unconference
Saturday, May 3 – 9:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: $50*
*sliding scale, notaflof
| Laney College
Flourishing Future for the Bay Area: An Unconference
✨ Join us for a transformative day of connection, collaboration, and action! ✨ The Thriving Future for the Bay Area Unconference is a one-day gathering designed to explore bioregional regeneration, resilience, and restoration in the San Francisco Bay Delta Bioregion. This community-driven event invites doers and ...
Free West Oakland Bike Summit (2025)
Saturday, May 3 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | 1333 8th street
Free West Oakland Bike Summit (2025)
Welcome to the West Oakland Bike Summit! Join us at 1333 8th St for a day dedicated to all things biking in West Oakland. Join us on Saturday, March 2, 2025 for the inaugural West Oakland Bike Summit. The West Oakland Bike Summit is an opportunity for ...
Hella Chenin Wine Fest
Saturday, May 3 – 1:30 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: $50*
*All proceeds donated to LA fire relief.
| Hammerling Wines
Hella Chenin Wine Fest
Hella Chenin is all about wine focusing on one grape only: Chenin Blanc Our mission is to give Chenin Blanc the love it deserves. We’re here to spotlight the variety, get more people hyped on it, and give family-run wineries more exposure. Hella Chenin is one-day festival ...
May the 4th: A Star Wars Party (San Jose)
May the 4th: A Star Wars Party (San Jose)
May the 4th is almost here, and we’re kicking things off early. Pull up on Saturday, May 3rd as we take the high ground, turn to the dark side, and get messier than Anakin in a podrace. We’ve got Star Wars-inspired drinks and snacks, drinking games ...

Sunday, May 4

“Castro Art Mart” Mini Block Party on Noe St. (Every First Sunday)
Sunday, May 4 – 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

Thursday, May 8

SF’s Brand New “Valencia Live” Night Market in The Mission: Kickoff (Every 2nd Thu)
Thursday, May 8 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Valencia Street
SF's Brand New "Valencia Live" Night Market in The Mission: Kickoff (Every 2nd Thu)

San Francisco is set to debut a brand new night market in the Mission District on May 8, 2025. A three-block stretch of Valencia Street, between 16th and 19th streets, will be closed to vehicle traffic from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. for Valencia LIVE! ...Monthly

Friday, May 9

North Beach Mother’s Day Night Market (2025)
Friday, May 9 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free for all ages!
| Grant Avenue (Between Vallejo and Filbert Street)
North Beach Mother's Day Night Market (2025)
Join us for a heartwarming celebration at the North Beach Mother’s Day Night Market in collaboration with Chinatown! Stroll along Grant Avenue between Vallejo and Filbert Street on Friday, May 9, 2025 from 5:00PM to 10:00PM for an evening filled with local treasures. Discover unique arts ...
“You Are Here” Chinatown Shorts, Short Films Screening
Friday, May 9 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Join us at the Chinatown Night Market evening: grab some local food and enjoy open door screening!
| Clarion Performing Arts Center
"You Are Here" Chinatown Shorts, Short Films Screening
As a part of Chinatown Nightmarket we invite you to come enjoy Chinatown Shorts by amazing James Q.Chan! Get some food at the Market and come here to get to know the colorful people of Chinatown.   Free tickets, suggested donation $10. ...

Saturday, May 10

Annual 5 Block Long Garage Sale in SF (45+ Year Tradition)
Saturday, May 10 – 9:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Fair Oaks St.
Annual 5 Block Long Garage Sale in SF (45+ Year Tradition)
HUGE FIVE-BLOCK LONG GARAGE SALE! Come join in on a 45+ year neighborhood tradition! Lots of treasures and trinkets for sale, along with food and people watching! Make friends, buy stuff, sell stuff! Event Name: Annual 5 Block Long Garage Sale Date:  Saturday, May 10, 2025 Start time: 9 am End ...
Leather & LGBT Cultural District: Anniversary Ringold Block Party (2025)
Saturday, May 10 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free event
| Ringold Alley
Leather & LGBT Cultural District: Anniversary Ringold Block Party (2025)
Join us for our 7th Anniversary Celebration on Ringold Street (between 8th and 9th street) on Saturday, May 10, from noon to 3 pm. We’ll have artists, music, community groups, and activities. We will also be conducting a walking tour of the Ringold Leather History ...
Annual May Madness Car Show and Parade (San Rafael)
Saturday, May 10 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Downtown San Rafael
Annual May Madness Car Show and Parade (San Rafael)
The streets of Downtown San Rafael will rumble to life again as the tradition of “cruising” Fourth Street is remembered in our 35TH Annual San Rafael May Madness Car Show and Parade on May 10, 2025.  Join hundreds of fans to check out 200+ incredible ...

Sunday, May 18

“Bare” to Breakers: Nude/Naked Run at Bay to Breakers (2025)
"Bare" to Breakers: Nude/Naked Run at Bay to Breakers (2025)
If you would like to join a nude/naked group, which will WALK (or roll) at a leisurely pace, here are the details: WHEN: 7:30 AM (race officially starts at 8:00 AM).WHERE: 1 Market Street, which is at the corner of Market & Steuart. It is across ...
Bloom Hip Hop Festival & Lowrider Car Show (Sebastopol)
Sunday, May 18 – 11:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free Car Show with All access pass option for $10 pre/$15 at door!
| Sebastopol Community Cultural Center
Bloom Hip Hop Festival & Lowrider Car Show (Sebastopol)
Bloom 1st Annual Hip Hop Festival and car show is a dynamic celebration of hip hop culture, featuring an exciting mix of breakdance, popping and all youth dance battles, a Lowrider vs Hot Rod Car Show, live emcee cyphers, vibrant graffiti murals and more.This unique ...

Friday, May 30

“Off the Grid” Fort Mason: Monthly Friday Night Market w/ 110+ Vendors (May 2025)
Friday, May 30 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to attend, but food/drink for purchase
| Fort Mason Center
"Off the Grid" Fort Mason: Monthly Friday Night Market w/ 110+ Vendors (May 2025)

🎉 Off the Grid Returns to Fort Mason for 2025 – With a Massive Monthly Night Market + 110+ Vendors! After taking most of 2024 off, Off the Grid is making a huge comeback in 2025 —  The beloved Friday night tradition at Fort Mason ...

Friday, June 6

North Beach First Fridays Art Crawl (SF)
Friday, June 6 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | North Beach
North Beach First Fridays Art Crawl (SF)

On the first Friday of every month, over a dozen North Beach galleries, museums, bars, and restaurants stay open late for a self-guided First Fridays Art Crawl with special events to showcase the ever-growing collections of art and entertainment that diversify North Beach. First Fridays Art Crawl ...Monthly

“Oakland Art Murmur” 2024 (First Fridays Art Walk)
Friday, June 6 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Broadway/Telegraph
"Oakland Art Murmur" 2024 (First Fridays Art Walk)

Over 30 Oakland Art Murmur affiliate venues have coordinated openings on the first Friday of every month. Oakland Art Murmur presents a free monthly evening art walk, known as the ‘Art Murmur.” 2024 Update: Art Murmur is still on! Despite Oakland First Fridays being on ...Monthly

Saturday, June 7

“Pet- Palooza” Festival 2025: Paws, Leis, and Tropical Days (Alameda)
Saturday, June 7 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Marina Village Veterinary
"Pet- Palooza" Festival 2025: Paws, Leis, and Tropical Days (Alameda)
Get ready for an unforgettable celebration of pets, wellness, and community at Marina Village Veterinary’s annual Pet-Palooza! This year’s theme, Paws, Leis, and Tropical Days, promises vibrant tropical vibes, educational opportunities, and fun for the whole family. Pet-Palooza – Paws, Leis, and Tropical Days Saturday, June 7, 2025 | ...

Thursday, June 12

SF’s “Valencia Live” Night Market in The Mission (Every 2nd Thu)
Thursday, June 12 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Valencia Street
SF's "Valencia Live" Night Market in The Mission (Every 2nd Thu)

San Francisco is set to debut a brand new night market in the Mission District on May 8, 2025. A three-block stretch of Valencia Street, between 16th and 19th streets, will be closed to vehicle traffic from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. for Valencia LIVE! ...Monthly

Friday, June 13

SF’s Filipino “Be Free” Festival + Crawl 2025
Friday, June 13 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Get a free ticket online
| SOMA Pilipinas Filipino Cultural Heritage District
SF's Filipino "Be Free" Festival + Crawl 2025
Our Annual Be Free Festival in San Francisco’s SOMA Pilipinas district is back! This year we’re partnering with Into The Streets SF,  celebrating the vibrant Filipino culture and Pride Month. Our SOMA wide crawl consists 12 different venues participating. Each of these locations will feature ...

Saturday, June 14

SF’s 2025 Juneteenth Freedom Celebration, Block Party & Free Carnival Rides (Fillmore)
Saturday, June 14 – 11:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Fillmore District
SF's 2025 Juneteenth Freedom Celebration, Block Party & Free Carnival Rides (Fillmore)
Thousands will be in attendance as we commemorate Juneteenth in the city’s historic Fillmore District. The Freedom Celebration will span 8 city blocks featuring dozens of special guests, community leaders, performers, vendors, exhibitions, inflatables, games and tons of fun for the whole family. The Juneteenth Freedom Celebration ...

Sunday, June 15

“Sunday Streets” 2025 Kickoff: SF’s Free Street Festival & Block Party (Tenderloin)
Sunday, June 15 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE
“Sunday Streets” 2025 Kickoff: SF's Free Street Festival & Block Party (Tenderloin)

Livable City is announces the 2025 season of Sunday Streets with six events across San Francisco and the fifth annual Phoenix Day citywide block party program. From June to October, the season will launch with one key theme: Safe Streets, Shared Joy. In the midst of ...

Saturday, June 21

Bernal Heights Art Walk + After Party
Saturday, June 21 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Starts at Pinhole Coffee
Enjoy temporary art installations, art openings, pop-up makers markets, music, performances live art demos & more on Cortland Ave! Stay for the afterparty at Barebottle at 8:30pm!

Friday, June 27

“Off the Grid” Fort Mason: Summer Night Market w/ 110+ Vendors (June 2025)
Friday, June 27 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to attend, but food/drink for purchase
| Fort Mason Center
"Off the Grid" Fort Mason: Summer Night Market w/ 110+ Vendors (June 2025)

🎉 Off the Grid Returns to Fort Mason for 2025 – With a Massive Monthly Night Market + 110+ Vendors! After taking most of 2024 off, Off the Grid is making a huge comeback in 2025 —  The beloved Friday night tradition at Fort Mason ...

Thursday, July 10

SF’s “Valencia Live” Night Market in The Mission (Every 2nd Thu)
Thursday, July 10 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Valencia Street
SF's "Valencia Live" Night Market in The Mission (Every 2nd Thu)

San Francisco is set to debut a brand new night market in the Mission District on May 8, 2025. A three-block stretch of Valencia Street, between 16th and 19th streets, will be closed to vehicle traffic from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. for Valencia LIVE! ...Monthly

Friday, July 18

“Off the Grid” Fort Mason: Summer Night Market w/ 110+ Vendors (July 2025)
Friday, July 18 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to attend, but food/drink for purchase
| Fort Mason Center
"Off the Grid" Fort Mason: Summer Night Market w/ 110+ Vendors (July 2025)

🎉 Off the Grid Returns to Fort Mason for 2025 – With a Massive Monthly Night Market + 110+ Vendors! After taking most of 2024 off, Off the Grid is making a huge comeback in 2025 —  The beloved Friday night tradition at Fort Mason ...

Sunday, July 20

“Sunday Streets” SF’s Free 1 Mile-Long Street Festival & Block Party (Mission Dist.)
Sunday, July 20 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Mission District
“Sunday Streets” SF's Free 1 Mile-Long Street Festival & Block Party (Mission Dist.)

Livable City is announces the 2025 season of Sunday Streets with six events across San Francisco and the fifth annual Phoenix Day citywide block party program. From June to October, the season will launch with one key theme: Safe Streets, Shared Joy. In the midst of ...

Sugartown Festival 2025 (Crockett)
Sunday, July 20 – 11:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*All Ages Free Admission
| 850 Pomona St Crockett Ca 94525
Sugartown Festival 2025 (Crockett)
https://www.sugartownfestival.com/ Free Entry All Ages Family Friendly Vip $20 On Eventbrite Coming Soon ALL AGES googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1681079905439-0'); }); ...

Thursday, August 14

SF’s “Valencia Live” Night Market in The Mission (Every 2nd Thu)
Thursday, August 14 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Valencia Street
SF's "Valencia Live" Night Market in The Mission (Every 2nd Thu)

San Francisco is set to debut a brand new night market in the Mission District on May 8, 2025. A three-block stretch of Valencia Street, between 16th and 19th streets, will be closed to vehicle traffic from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. for Valencia LIVE! ...Monthly

Sunday, August 24

“Sunday Streets” 2025: SF’s Free Street Festival & Block Party (Bayview)
Sunday, August 24 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Bayview
“Sunday Streets” 2025: SF's Free Street Festival & Block Party (Bayview)

Livable City is announces the 2025 season of Sunday Streets with six events across San Francisco and the fifth annual Phoenix Day citywide block party program. From June to October, the season will launch with one key theme: Safe Streets, Shared Joy. In the midst of ...

Friday, September 5

“Off the Grid” Fort Mason: Night Market w/ 110+ Vendors (Sept 2025)
Friday, September 5 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to attend, but food/drink for purchase
| Fort Mason Center
"Off the Grid" Fort Mason: Night Market w/ 110+ Vendors (Sept 2025)

🎉 Off the Grid Returns to Fort Mason for 2025 – With a Massive Monthly Night Market + 110+ Vendors! After taking most of 2024 off, Off the Grid is making a huge comeback in 2025 —  The beloved Friday night tradition at Fort Mason ...

Thursday, September 11

SF’s “Valencia Live” Night Market in The Mission (Every 2nd Thu)
Thursday, September 11 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Valencia Street
SF's "Valencia Live" Night Market in The Mission (Every 2nd Thu)

San Francisco is set to debut a brand new night market in the Mission District on May 8, 2025. A three-block stretch of Valencia Street, between 16th and 19th streets, will be closed to vehicle traffic from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. for Valencia LIVE! ...Monthly

Sunday, September 21

“Sunday Streets” 2025: SF’s Free Street Festival & Block Party (Western Addition)
Sunday, September 21 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Western Addition
“Sunday Streets” 2025: SF's Free Street Festival & Block Party (Western Addition)

Livable City is announces the 2025 season of Sunday Streets with six events across San Francisco and the fifth annual Phoenix Day citywide block party program. From June to October, the season will launch with one key theme: Safe Streets, Shared Joy. In the midst of ...

Sunday, October 5

“Sunday Streets” SoMa: SF’s Free Street Festival & Block Party (2025)
Sunday, October 5 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | SoMa
“Sunday Streets” SoMa: SF's Free Street Festival & Block Party (2025)

Livable City is announces the 2025 season of Sunday Streets with six events across San Francisco and the fifth annual Phoenix Day citywide block party program. From June to October, the season will launch with one key theme: Safe Streets, Shared Joy. In the midst of ...

Thursday, October 9

SF’s “Valencia Live” Night Market in The Mission (Every 2nd Thu)
Thursday, October 9 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Valencia Street
SF's "Valencia Live" Night Market in The Mission (Every 2nd Thu)

San Francisco is set to debut a brand new night market in the Mission District on May 8, 2025. A three-block stretch of Valencia Street, between 16th and 19th streets, will be closed to vehicle traffic from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. for Valencia LIVE! ...Monthly

Friday, October 17

“Off the Grid” Fort Mason: Autumn Night Market w/ 110+ Vendors (October 2025)
Friday, October 17 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to attend, but food/drink for purchase
| Fort Mason Center
"Off the Grid" Fort Mason: Autumn Night Market w/ 110+ Vendors (October 2025)

🎉 Off the Grid Returns to Fort Mason for 2025 – With a Massive Monthly Night Market + 110+ Vendors! After taking most of 2024 off, Off the Grid is making a huge comeback in 2025 —  The beloved Friday night tradition at Fort Mason ...

Sunday, October 19

Sunday Streets “Phoenix Day” Neighborhood Block Parties All Over SF (2025)
Sunday, October 19 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | All Over San Francisco
Sunday Streets "Phoenix Day" Neighborhood Block Parties All Over SF (2025)

Livable City is announces the 2025 season of Sunday Streets with six events across San Francisco and the fifth annual Phoenix Day citywide block party program. From June to October, the season will launch with one key theme: Safe Streets, Shared Joy. In the midst of ...

Friday, December 12

“Off the Grid” Fort Mason: Holidays Night Market w/ 110+ Vendors (December 2025)
Friday, December 12 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to attend, but food/drink for purchase
| Fort Mason Center
"Off the Grid" Fort Mason: Holidays Night Market w/ 110+ Vendors (December 2025)

🎉 Off the Grid Returns to Fort Mason for 2025 – With a Massive Monthly Night Market + 110+ Vendors! After taking most of 2024 off, Off the Grid is making a huge comeback in 2025 —  The beloved Friday night tradition at Fort Mason ...