San Francisco's Spring Festivals & Street Fairs 2026
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San Francisco's Spring Festivals & Street Fairs 2026
Look forward to Easter celebrations, Cherry Blossom festivals, Carnaval and more!
Oakland's New Parkway Theater Launches New Lifetime Pass
Artsy Fartsy, Brand New, East Bay, Things to Do, Worth the Splurge
Oakland's New Parkway Theater Launches New Lifetime Pass
See nearly everything The New Parkway shows, for life.
Huge Free Waterfront Concert Coming to SF’s Embarcadero Plaza
Downtown San Francisco, Things to Do
Huge Free Waterfront Concert Coming to SF’s Embarcadero Plaza
Om Records celebrates 30 years with a free concert on May 9, 2026
SF Gets a Brand New "Dinner Club"
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, Downtown San Francisco, Eat & Drink
SF Gets a Brand New "Dinner Club"
Broke-Ass Stuart is launching a "dinner club" on April 16 in the Mission.
San Francisco April Festivals & Street Fairs 2026
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Get Out: Events
San Francisco April Festivals & Street Fairs 2026
Here's a round-up of April's best events including Easter celebrations, Cherry Blossom Festivals & more!

Monday, March 30, 2026

9:00 am   Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)   FREE*
*Free from 9-10am on Monday, Wednesday and Friday; otherwise non-resident admission is $12 - $16 depending on the season. San Francisco residents are always free with valid ID
9:00 am   SF’s Japanese Tea Garden “Peak” Cherry Blossom Bloom (March-April)   FREE*
*Free for SF Residents w/ ID and all visitors from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
5:00 pm   BrainStorm the Film: Local Screening   $5*
*Tickets are sold on a sliding scale of $5-$20.
6:00 pm   SF Arcade Bar “Emporium” 8 Free Game Tokens for “Industry Night” (Every Monday)   FREE*
*8 free game tokens if you are part of the "industry"
7:00 pm   Oakland’s Free “Town Biz” Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Food/drink for purchase
7:00 pm   “Motown On Mondays” DJ Night (Madrone Art Bar)   FREE*
*Free before 8pm; $5 after
7:00 pm   Monday Night Free Comedy Show at SF’s Newest Comedy Club (The Function)   FREE*
*Limited Free Tickets. Otherwise Get 50% Off Tickets w/ code FUNCHEAP - GA starts at $12.51 (fee included) instead of $22.51
8:00 pm   Mirthquake: Monday Live Comedy in the Richmond w/ $5 Drinks (SF)   FREE*
*free tickets, RSVP to ensure a spot, 21+

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Monday, March 30

Oakland’s Free “Town Biz” Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue)
Monday, March 30 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Food/drink for purchase
| Mesa Maguey
Oakland’s Free "Town Biz" Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue)

Get ready for TownBiz Comedy Night in Oakland’s Temescal neighborhood—a celebration of Oakland comedy and culture with a series of pop-up live shows across the Bay by HellaFunny. This HellaFunny comedy night takes place at the just-opened Mesa Maguey, an upscale agave bar and Oaxcacan restaurant that’s a perfect date-night ...Every Monday

Monday Night Free Comedy Show at SF’s Newest Comedy Club (The Function)
Monday Night Free Comedy Show at SF's Newest Comedy Club (The Function)

San Francisco’s newest comedy club & cocktail lounge brings comedy and nightlife back to Market Street. Co-owned by comedian Stroy Moyd. Be among the first to check out THE FUNCTION – San Francisco’s brand new full-time comedy club bringing back stand-up comedy and nightlife to ...Every Monday

SF’s Japanese Tea Garden “Peak” Cherry Blossom Bloom (March-April)
Monday, March 30 – 9:00 am - Ends at 5:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free for SF Residents w/ ID and all visitors from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
| Japanese Tea Garden
SF's Japanese Tea Garden "Peak" Cherry Blossom Bloom (March-April)

One of spring’s most fleeting spectacles is happening right now in Golden Gate Park. The Japanese Tea Garden hit peak cherry blossom bloom on March 20, 2026, which means this is the week to go. About 60 cherry trees are flowering in rolling waves of ...

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 Monday

Tuesday, March 31

Sale Ends March 31: Joshua Bell Violin Recital Live (SF)
Tuesday, March 31 – 11:00 am - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: $99*
*Use promo code: BELLOFFERFC for discounted tickets
| Davies Symphony Hall
Sale Ends March 31: Joshua Bell Violin Recital Live (SF)

With a career spanning four decades, multiple Grammy awards, recitals in the most prestigious concert halls of the world, and collaborations and projects with artists spanning continents and genres, Joshua Bell “doesn’t stand in anyone’s shadow” (New York Times). One of the most celebrated and ...

Oakland’s “Mezcal & Mole” Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)
Tuesday, March 31 – 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

50% Off Tix: SF’s Hit New Play “Flex” by Candrice Jones (Mar. 26-May 2)
Tuesday, March 31 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: $30*
*Save 50% OFF tickets with code FUNCHEAP
| San Francisco Playhouse
50% Off Tix: SF's Hit New Play "Flex" by Candrice Jones (Mar. 26-May 2)

Written by acclaimed playwright Candrice Jones, one of the most exciting new voices in American theatre, this raw, electric new play explores resilience, identity, and the power of a team to rise together. In a forgotten town in rural Arkansas, a high school girls basketball ...

$1 Margaritas & “Disco Taco Tuesday” at Underdogs (SoMa)
Tuesday, March 31 – 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

FREE: SF’s “Laugh GPT” AI-Powered Comedy Night (The Function)
Tuesday, March 31 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required.
| The Function
FREE: SF's "Laugh GPT" AI-Powered Comedy Night (The Function)

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

SF’s Japanese Tea Garden “Peak” Cherry Blossom Bloom (March-April)
Tuesday, March 31 – 9:00 am - Ends at 5:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free for SF Residents w/ ID and all visitors from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
| Japanese Tea Garden
SF's Japanese Tea Garden "Peak" Cherry Blossom Bloom (March-April)

One of spring’s most fleeting spectacles is happening right now in Golden Gate Park. The Japanese Tea Garden hit peak cherry blossom bloom on March 20, 2026, which means this is the week to go. About 60 cherry trees are flowering in rolling waves of ...

SFO Museum Free Tour: “Give Me a Ring: A Telephone Retrospective”
Tuesday, March 31 – 10:00 am - Ends at 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
| SFO
SFO Museum Free Tour: "Give Me a Ring: A Telephone Retrospective"

Join us for a tour of “Give Me a Ring: A Telephone Retrospective.” As the exhibition is located post-security in Terminal 2, this is an opportunity to see the exhibition without a flight ticket. Visitors will be required to fill out a form and abide ...Every Tuesday

$15 Admission to SFMOMA (March 2-April 17, 2026)
Tuesday, March 31 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: $15 | SFMOMA
$15 Admission to SFMOMA (March 2-April 17, 2026)

SFMOMA is offering discounted $15 general admission from March 2-April 17, 2026, giving visitors full access to the museum at nearly half the regular price. The limited-time deal arrives as the museum prepares to unveil Reimagined: The Fisher Collection at 10, a major reinstallation featuring ...

Sneak Peek PBS Screening “Life Unearthed with Ariel Waldman” w/ Q&A (Vogue Theatre)
Tuesday, March 31 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to attend; registration required
| Vogue Theatre
Sneak Peek PBS Screening "Life Unearthed with Ariel Waldman" w/ Q&A (Vogue Theatre)
You’re invited to a screening of LIFE UNEARTHED with Ariel Waldman, followed by a Q&A with the director, Ariel Waldman. This is an exclusive sneak peek just for you before the series premieres on PBS on April 1, 2026. We’ll be screening 2 episodes that feature the American Prairies. 7:00pm Doors Open 7:30pm ...
$6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose
Tuesday, March 31 – 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, April 1

$1 Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina (SoMa)
Wednesday, April 1 – 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

Cobb’s Free 2026 Comedy Nights (Comedy Showcase)
Cobb's Free 2026 Comedy Nights (Comedy Showcase)

Cobb’s Comedy Club has a secret guestlist for a handpicked group of shows at SF’s biggest comedy club. Every month they handpick some of SF’s top local comedians to showcase for you – often with credits like SF Sketchfest, NBC, Comedy Central and more. Secret ...

FREE “Hook-Up Horror Stories” Tindervention Stand-Up Comedy Show (SF)
Wednesday, April 1 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| The Function
FREE "Hook-Up Horror Stories" Tindervention 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

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

SF Zoo Free Admission Day
SF Zoo Free Admission Day

The San Francisco Zoo, Northern California’s largest zoological park and conservation center, periodically offers free admission for San Francisco residents. When is the next free zoo day for SF residents? Next verified free days: January 7, 2026 February 4, 2026 March 4, 2026 April 1, 2026 ...

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

SF’s 48st Annual “St. Stupid’s Day” Parade 2026
Wednesday, April 1 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*This is DIY, so be prepared for anything (or nothing) to happen
| Embarcadero Plaza (Formerly Justin Herman Plaza)
SF's 48st Annual "St. Stupid's Day" Parade 2026
The Annual St. Stupid’s Day Parade is a celebration of stupidity. On April 1, it’s time for yet another parade in honor of Saint Stupid, patron saint of Civilizations and Parking Meters. 48st Annual St. Stupid’s Day Parade Wednesday, April 1, 2026 | Noon Downtown San Francisco FREE Rain or shine – Midweek parades ...
Ranch First Wednesday Open Community Day | Napa
Ranch First Wednesday Open Community Day | Napa

Come and walk-in every first Wednesday of every month from 3-5 pm in the spring, summer and fall, and from 2-4 pm in the winter. Ranch First Wednesday Open Community Day Every First Wednesday Connolly Ranch, 3141 Browns Valley Road, Napa FREE (RSVP requested but not required) $5 ...Monthly

‘Midweek Melodies’ Free Happy Hour Concert (Golden Gate Park)
Wednesday, April 1 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)
'Midweek Melodies' Free Happy Hour Concert (Golden Gate Park)

Free live music is back in the park. Illuminate LIVE returns to the Golden Gate Bandshell in Golden Gate Park on Sunday, March 1, 2026, launching its sixth season of free outdoor concerts with more than 125 performances scheduled through mid-November. The long-running series has ...

“South Side Beer Ride” Free Monthly Brewery Shuttle | SF
Wednesday, April 1 – 6:30 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Shuttle is Free. Beer for purchase.
| Triple Voodoo Brewery
"South Side Beer Ride" Free Monthly Brewery Shuttle | SF

Free hop on/hop off brewery shuttle. Start at any of the eight participating breweries, then hop on any one of three vans running approximately every 30 minutes.  First Wednesdays Free Beer Shuttle Every 1st Wednesday | 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm Speakeasy Brewery, 1195 Evans ...Monthly

Thursday, April 2

Free First Thursdays at SF’s Museum of Craft and Design
Thursday, April 2 – 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 ...Monthly

Bay Bingo: SF Tenderloin Edition (Neighborhood Adventure Game)
Thursday, April 2 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Tickets are free, but spots are limited! Snag your ticket early on Eventbrite to secure your spot today.
| Compton's Cafeteria Riot
Bay Bingo: SF Tenderloin Edition (Neighborhood Adventure Game)
Explore the Tenderloin, collect stamps, unlock discounts, win prizes! Bay Bingo is a free neighborhood adventure game through the Tenderloin and into cool local businesses. Pick up your bingo card, visit participating stops, get stamped, and head back for raffle prizes at the after-party. (No purchase ...
Oakland’s Free POC Comedy Night (Temescal)
Thursday, April 2 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| Mesa Maguey
Oakland's Free POC Comedy Night (Temescal)

Diversity takes center stage at HellaFunny’s brand new “People of Color” Comedy Night in Oakland Welcome to Oakland’s newest comedy night, spotlighting the vibrant humor of People of Color! RSVP for Free Tickets Prepare for an evening of laughter as HellaFunny showcases handpicked talent that normally ...Every Thursday

Flight Club: Adult Flight Night for Ages 18+ at “House of Air” Trampoline Park (SF)
Thursday, April 2 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: $20*
*Pricing is Per Hour, House of Air Grip Socks are required to jump.
| House of Air
Flight Club: Adult Flight Night for Ages 18+ at "House of Air" Trampoline Park (SF)

Take full advantage of our 70+ trampolines — without the worry of running into (or launching) a 9 year old! Flight Club is House of Air’s exclusive 18+ takeover where the only thing flying through the air is you. Flight Club: Adult Flight NightThursdays: 6p ...Every Thursday

Cobb’s Free 2026 Comedy Nights (Comedy Allstar)
Cobb's Free 2026 Comedy Nights (Comedy Allstar)

Cobb’s Comedy Club has a secret guestlist for a handpicked group of shows at SF’s biggest comedy club. Every month they handpick some of SF’s top local comedians to showcase for you – often with credits like SF Sketchfest, NBC, Comedy Central and more. Secret ...

FREE “Hecklers Welcome” SF’s First Stand-Up Comedy Show That Invites Heckling
Thursday, April 2 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| The Function
FREE "Hecklers Welcome" SF's First Stand-Up Comedy Show That Invites Heckling

Welcome to Hecklers Welcome!, San Francisco’s only stand-up show where you get to talk back. This is not your average comedy night—this is a full-blown verbal brawl, where comics come ready to spar and the audience gets a license to heckle. Got jokes? Bring ’em. Got beef? Air ...Every Thursday