Yerba Buena Gardens Festival is Back for 2026
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Get Out: Events, San Francisco, Sponsored
Yerba Buena Gardens Festival is Back for 2026
Enjoy 100+ free festivals and concerts in the park from May to November in San Francisco.
SFO Now Lets You Walk Loved Ones to the Gate Again
Brand New, San Francisco, Transportation, Travel
SFO Now Lets You Walk Loved Ones to the Gate Again
The airport’s new pass brings back a pre-9/11 tradition with limits.
Giant 2,000-Lb Sea Lion “Chonkers” Takes Over Pier 39
Adorable, Outdoorsy, San Francisco, Wow
Giant 2,000-Lb Sea Lion “Chonkers” Takes Over Pier 39
The rare Steller sea lion is a viral sensation
San Francisco's May Festivals & Street Fairs 2026
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San Francisco's May Festivals & Street Fairs 2026
Look forward to SF's Carnaval, Bay to Breakers, and more
SF’s Twin Peaks Getting New Park + Trails w/ 360° Views
New Parks, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco
SF’s Twin Peaks Getting New Park + Trails w/ 360° Views
Lets hope for a late 2026 / early 2027 arrival of new trails, overlooks with sweeping 360-degree views, and a car-free promenade.

Saturday, May 9

Final Artists & Makers Fair + Antique Store Sale @ The Box SF
Saturday, May 9 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*TICKETS NOT REQUIRED
| The Box SF
Final Artists & Makers Fair + Antique Store Sale @ The Box SF

 The Box SF’s Artistica Creators Fest(formerly known as Artists and Makers Fair) is a multi-day weekend event held monthly at the historic building located in the heart of San Francisco! Originally the William Randolph Hearst printing plant built in the 1920’s, The Box SF is now home ...

SF’s “Live on Larkin” AAPI Heritage Month Block Party (2026)
Saturday, May 9 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| Larkin St (between Eliis & Eddy)
SF's "Live on Larkin" AAPI Heritage Month Block Party (2026)
Live on Larkin, a new series of free street events on Larkin Street, kicks off on May 9th with the 5th Annual AAPI (Asian American and Pacific Islander) Heritage Month Block Party. Check out live music, a fashion show, cultural performances, K-Pop DJ Sets & Karaoke, ...
“Golden Gate Comedy Night” SF’s Most Intimate Comedy Club
Saturday, May 9 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. 21+
| The Function
"Golden Gate Comedy Night" SF's Most Intimate Comedy Club

See top comics you’d normally see at Punch Line, Cobbs and SF Sketchfest up close at intimate comedy club in the heart of downtown SF. Looking for a real San Francisco comedy experience? Golden Gate Comedy Night is your go-to show – a sharp, fast-moving showcase of the Bay ...

San Francisco Mother’s Day Weekend Comedy Festival 2026 (May 8-10)
Saturday, May 9 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| The Function
San Francisco Mother's Day Weekend Comedy Festival 2026 (May 8-10)

Top mom comics highlight 3-day comedy festival at The Function with happy hour all night on Mother’s Day, May 10th Mother’s Day Weekend Comedy Festival 2026 at The Function Get Tickets – FREE with RSVP (21+) Celebrate Mother’s Day weekend with killer comedy, top mom ...

“HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)
"HellaSecret" Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)

Get ready for our “HellaSecret” speakeasy comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a venue and you’ll get an email with the secret location. This HellaSecret comedy show takes place in a ...

“Mortified Live” Embarrassing Teen Diary Storytelling (Berkeley)
Saturday, May 9 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: $20*
*Normally $25 in advance, use promo code for $5 off tickets
| Ashkenaz
"Mortified Live" Embarrassing Teen Diary Storytelling (Berkeley)

As heard on The Mortified Podcast, & seen on Netflix’s Mortified Nation, check out Mortified – the national comedy/storytelling sensation live! Hear adults share their actual, embarrassing, & hilarious teen diaries live in front of total strangers. Check out the hilarious comedy/storytelling phenomenon that’s been ...

“Puff Puff Laugh” SF’s Cannabis Lounge Comedy Show (Moe Greens)
"Puff Puff Laugh" SF's Cannabis Lounge Comedy Show (Moe Greens)

Puff Puff Laugh is Back! And now we’re on Saturdays! HellaFunny is taking over one of SF’s premier cannabis lounges, Moe Greens, for a night of “Puff Puff Laugh.” That’s right… it’s the only comedy show in San Francisco where you can (legally in California) get high ...Every Saturday

$5 Off: “The Confessional” SF’s Wild “Sins & Secrets” Improv Comedy Show
Saturday, May 9 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: $11.94*
*$5 off with secret code FUNCHEAP (normally $17.12) No added ticketing fees. No Drink Minimum
| Endgames Improv Theater & Bar (SF)
$5 Off: "The Confessional" SF's Wild "Sins & Secrets" Improv Comedy Show

From the mild to the wild, all of us have guilty pleasures, moments of being bad, and the down right awful. Audiences submit written sins and secrets, and we weave a fully improvised comedy show. Don’t worry, it’s anonymous. No one will know about the ...

$5 Off: “Your Fucked Up Relationship” Live in SF (Every Friday & Saturday)
Saturday, May 9 – 9:00 pm - Ends at 10:15 pm | Cost: $16.37*
*$5 off with secret code FUNCHEAP (normally $21.49) No added ticketing fees. No Drink Minimum
| Endgames Improv Theater & Bar (SF)
$5 Off: "Your Fucked Up Relationship" Live in SF (Every Friday & Saturday)

Since 2011, San Francisco’s hottest improv show remains “Your Fucked Up Relationship.” — Improvised scenes inspired by your ridiculous, fucked up relationships. Everyone has had at least one. You tell us your story, we show you ours. You laugh, we laugh, and we all hook ...

SF Neo-Futurists “The Infinite Wrench” (30 Plays in 60 Minutes, every Fri & Sat)
SF Neo-Futurists “The Infinite Wrench” (30 Plays in 60 Minutes, every Fri & Sat)

See the show the SF Chronicle calls one of 22 San Francisco things everyone must do! 50 weekends a year, the critically-acclaimed San Francisco Neo-Futurists present The Infinite Wrench, an attempt to perform 30 bite-sized plays in a frantic race against the clock, in an ...

Free Tix: HellaSecret “Desi Comedy Night” Live in SF (7p + 9p)
Saturday, May 9 – 9:00 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP for first 100 people. $25 at door without RSVP
| Secret Location (SF)
Free Tix: HellaSecret "Desi Comedy Night" Live in SF (7p + 9p)

It’s the return of San Francisco’s only weekly HellaDesi Comedy Night with HellaFunny and Funcheap at a HellaSecret comedy venue with easy access to BART. See a showcase of some of the Bay Area’s top comedians of Indian, Pakistani, Sri Lankan, Bangladeshi, Afghan, and South Asian descent ...Every Saturday

Free Mother’s Day Block Party Chinatown Celebration (SF)
Saturday, May 9 – 12:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Commercial Street (between Kearny and Montgomery)
Free Mother's Day Block Party Chinatown Celebration (SF)
Celebrate Mother’s Day with us in the heart of San Francisco Chinatown Join us on Saturday, May 9 for a joyful afternoon on Commercial Street filled with love, fun, and community. There will be: Dance performances Fashion show Flowers, balloons & gifts Raffle prizes Merchant booths Family-friendly games Kids’ crafts & activities Polaroid photo station Mother’s Day backdrop Message wall for moms Aromatherapy ...
D9 Neighborhood Beautification Day (Mission / Bernal Heights)
Saturday, May 9 – 8:30 am - Ends at 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP required. Free lunch for volunteers.
| Garfield Square Park Grass Lawn
D9 Neighborhood Beautification Day (Mission / Bernal Heights)
Join San Francisco Public Works for a day of greening and neighborhood pride in District 9 (Portola, the Mission, Bernal Heights, and more). There will be 7-10 worksites where volunteers will garden, mulch, pick up litter, plant trees, or abate graffiti. The projects and tasks will ...
San Francisco Bike Rodeo for Kids 2026
Saturday, May 9 – 8:30 am - Ends at 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free registration is required
| Stonestown Galleria
San Francisco Bike Rodeo for Kids 2026
Bring the kids and their bikes for a free morning of safety skills, helmet checks, and a short neighborhood ride at the San Francisco Bike Rodeo. Youth ages 5–17 will learn how to ride safely on city streets, practice hand signals, and get their bikes ...
Annual 5-Block Long Garage Sale in SF (45+ Year Tradition)
Saturday, May 9 – 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 9, 2026 Start time: ...
“Bake Sum” Grand Opening at Alameda Marketplace
Saturday, May 9 – 9:00 am | Cost: FREE | Alameda Marketplace
"Bake Sum" Grand Opening at Alameda Marketplace
One of the Bay Area’s most celebrated bakeries is coming to Alameda, and they’re opening their doors for the first time on May 9th. Bake Sum has earned a devoted following since founder Joyce Tang opened in Oakland’s Grand Lake neighborhood in 2021, racking up accolades ...
Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)
Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)

, the de Young offers free general admission to the permanent galleries to Bay Area residents. Please note that admission to any special exhibits is not included nor discounted and will require the full admission price. Saturdays feature engaging art experiences for the entire family, ...Every Saturday

Free “Legion of Honor” Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)
Free "Legion of Honor" Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)

 the Legion of Honor offers free general admission to the permanent galleries to Bay Area residents. Advanced tickets are required, and capacity is limited due to COVID-19 precautions. Please note that admission to any special exhibits is not included nor discounted and will require ...Every Saturday

“De Anza College” Spring Open House + Planetarium Shows (Cupertino)
Saturday, May 9 – 10:00 am - Ends at 1:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Please RSVP in advance at deanza.edu/open-house/
| De Anza College
"De Anza College" Spring Open House + Planetarium Shows (Cupertino)
Saturday, May 9, 2026 • 10 a.m.–1:30 p.m. • Free admission De Anza College invites prospective students, families and the community to its annual Spring Open House on Saturday, May 9, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The event is free and open to everyone. Highlights ...
Quest Presents: Soap Bubble Explorations (Livermore)
Saturday, May 9 – 10:00 am - Ends at 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Advanced Registration Recommended
| Stockmens Park
Quest Presents: Soap Bubble Explorations (Livermore)
Join Quest Science Center for a fun, hands-on SPARKs event all about bubbles! At Soap Bubble Explorations, participants of all ages can experiment with how bubbles form, explore different shapes and sizes, and discover the science behind these everyday wonders. It is a playful, interactive experience ...
Water Safety Fair at Coast Guard Station Golden Gate (Sausalito)
Saturday, May 9 – 10:00 am - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Fun event for the whole family with free parking
| U.S. Coast Guard Station Golden Gate
Water Safety Fair at Coast Guard Station Golden Gate (Sausalito)
Come join us at the Water Safety Fair for a fun and informative day filled with activities and tips to keep you safe in and around the water
2026 Taiwanese American Cultural Festival (Union Square)
Saturday, May 9 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free!
| Union Square
2026 Taiwanese American Cultural Festival (Union Square)
The West Coast’s largest Taiwanese American celebration is back and in person on Saturday, May 9, 2026 in San Francisco’s Union Square! Join us from 10AM – 4PM for a free and family-friendly festival showcasing Taiwanese culture, food, entertainment, activities and more. Since 1993, the Taiwanese ...
Hawaiian May Day Festival 2026 at Alameda County Fairgrounds (May 9-10)
Saturday, May 9 – 10:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: $25 | Alameda County Fairgrounds
Hawaiian May Day Festival 2026 at Alameda County Fairgrounds (May 9-10)

ALOHA KĀKOU! Hawaiian May Day Festival honoring Tennyson & Fe Lum, sponsored by the KUMU HULA ASSOCIATION OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA Celebrating on MOTHERʻS DAY WEEKEND May 9 & 10, 2026, Saturday & Sunday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton, California MAHALO NUI ...

Golden Gate Park “Singing in the Park” Community Party (SF)
Saturday, May 9 – 10:30 am - Ends at 11:30 am | Cost: FREE*
*Completely Free
| Mothers Meadow (Golden Gate Park)
Golden Gate Park "Singing in the Park" Community Party (SF)

Make new friends and beautiful, fun music: join us for free monthly community singing in the park! We meet the Second Saturday of every month @10:30am and will always have the pink blanket above so you can find us. The community sing is super kid, adult ...Monthly

MoAD: Museum of the African Diaspora Free Museum Day (SF)
Saturday, May 9 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Museum of the African Diaspora
MoAD: Museum of the African Diaspora Free Museum Day (SF)

MoAD, a contemporary art museum, celebrates Black cultures, ignites challenging conversations, and inspires learning through the global lens of the African Diaspora. Free Day MoAD hosts a ‘‍THRIVE @ MoAD Community Day’ every second Saturday with free admission to all of its exhibitions. Check ...Monthly

“Waves” West Coast Craft Vintage Fair w/ 100+ Vendors (Fort Mason)
Saturday, May 9 – 11:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Gateway Pavilion, Fort Mason Center
"Waves" West Coast Craft Vintage Fair w/ 100+ Vendors (Fort Mason)
WAVES is West Coast Craft’s vintage and vintage-inspired show featuring over 100 vendors.
Free KQED Fest 2026: Open House + Block Party (SF)
Saturday, May 9 – 11:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | KQED
Free KQED Fest 2026: Open House + Block Party (SF)
Spend your Saturday in San Francisco’s Mission District at KQED’s headquarters for our free festive, all day open house and block party featuring educational activities, live music, food and other community fun! Celebrate the Bay Area’s beloved public media station with live, on-stage moments from KQED, ...
Speaker: Hamburger Eyes Gallery Tour with Ray Potes (SF Main Library)
Saturday, May 9 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Main Library, Jewett Gallery, Lower Level
Speaker: Hamburger Eyes Gallery Tour with Ray Potes (SF Main Library)
Explore the Jewett Gallery with Ray Potes, the founder and editor of the black-and-white photography magazine, Hamburger Eyes for a tour of the exhibition The Continuing Story of Life on Earth: 25 Years of Hamburger Eyes, which celebrates a quarter century of the iconic publication.
KQED Fest 2026: Free Block Party + Open House (Mission, SF)
Saturday, May 9 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | KQED Headquarters
KQED Fest 2026: Free Block Party + Open House (Mission, SF)
KQED Fest 2026 is a free block party and open house at the KQED Headquarters in San Francisco’s Mission District. Attendees can enjoy live moments from KQED, NPR, and PBS programs, fireside chats, studio tours, interactive activities, crafts, games, local food trucks, and live music ...
SF’s “KQED Fest” Free Block Party + Open House (2026)
Saturday, May 9 – 11:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | KQED Headquarters
SF's “KQED Fest” Free Block Party + Open House (2026)
KQED Fest 2026 is a free, family-friendly block party and open house at KQED Headquarters in San Francisco’s Mission District. The event features live moments from KQED, NPR, and PBS programs, fireside chats, guided studio tours, interactive art, science activities, crafts, games, food trucks featured ...