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SF’s “2,000 Steps” Stair Challenge 2024 5 miles. 2,000 steps. 100% pure fun! Are you up for the challenge? Take on a unique, scenic physical challenge connecting some of San Francisco’s best stairways into one epic route! SF Stair Challenge 2024 Saturday, May 4, 2024 | 7:30a – 10a Starts and ends at George Christopher ...
2024 El Cerrito Hillside Festival + Insect Hike & Nature Scavenger Hunt (May 4-5)
Saturday, May 4 – 8:00 am - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | El Cerrito Hillside Natural Area

The El Cerrito Trail Trekkers are proud to host the tenth annual El Cerrito Hillside Festival in El Cerrito’s 100-acre gem, the Hillside Natural Area. There’s something for everyone at the festival, including guided, informative hikes about the geology, trees, edible and medicinal plants, birds, ...

Crockett Town Wide Yard Sale 2024
Saturday, May 4 – 8:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Down Town Plaza, 1244 Pomona Street
Town Wide Yard Sale!   Find antiques, car parts, toys, furniture, plants, office supplies and much more.   Vendors in downtown plaza, music and hot dogs and churros.
“Moving Day San Francisco” A Walk for Parkinson’s (Crissy Field) The Parkinson’s Foundation will host its annual Moving Day San Francisco, a Walk for Parkinson’s, on May 4 at Crissy Field. The in-person event is one of many community events taking place across the country this year. Funds raised through Moving Day will support cutting-edge ...
9:00 amBair Island Volunteer Workday  FREE
All DayMad Treasure Hunt: SF &East Bay Scavenger Hunt, Win up to $1500 in Prizes (May 3-5)  FREE
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

9:30 amThe Circle of St Paul’s Huge Two Day Rummage Sale in Burlingame (May 3-4)  FREE
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

10:00 amFree Children Eye Screenings at de Youngsters Day Out  FREE
10:00 amTri Valley Artist Studio Tour: Livermore, Pleasanton, San Ramon, Dublin, Danville  FREE*
*Free
10:00 am“Healthy Parks Healthy People”: Monthly Nature Walks | Bay Area  FREE
39th Annual Cinco de Mayo Festival (Hayward)
Saturday, May 4 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Fun & FREE family event
| Dowtown Hayward
La Alianza de Hayward will be hosting the 39th Annual Cinco de Mayo event on Saturday, May 4, 2024 from 10:0am to 5:00pm. The event will include live music and dance performances, food vendors, artisan vendors, car show, and much more. Don’t miss out on ...
2024 de Young Museum’s “de Youngsters Day Out” Free Festival (SF)
Saturday, May 4 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:15 pm | Cost: FREE | de Young Museum
We invite you, and all Bay Area families, to attend the third annual de Youngsters Day Out on Saturday, May 4, 2024. This event is open to every Bay Area family and free of charge. The in-person, all-day event will include hands-on art-making activities, in-gallery conversations ...
10:00 amOldies y Cerveza (Cinco De Mayo Celebration Weekend)  FREE*
*Free Admission w/ $5 Parking
Bank of America’s “Museums On Us” Free Museum Weekend (2024)

Holders of Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, or U. S. Trust cardholders (credit cards and debit cards) get free admission to eight Bay Area museums, two Sacramento museums and to more than 225 cultural institutions nationwide, for the first full weekend each month including the de ...Monthly

Bay Area Dance Week 2024 w/ 150+ Free Events (April 26 – May 5)
Saturday, May 4 – All Day | Cost: FREE | Various Locations

From April 25 to May 4th, enjoy 10 days of free dance events (classes, workshops, performances, open rehearsals, and more) happening all over the Bay Area. Watch inspiring artists, practice your favorite style, or discover a new groove. Visit the Bay Area Dance Week Hub ...

51st Annual Bodega Bay Fisherman’s Festival (May 4-5)
Saturday, May 4 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: $15*
*Normally $20 - Use PROMO CODE FUNCHEAP $5 Dollars off adult entry. Normally $20
| Westside Regional Park

Since 1973 the Bodega Bay community has hosted our annual Fisherman’s Festival, a festival packed with events for people of all ages – craft booths, live music, good food, entertainment and more. A favorite attraction is the wine tasting booth featuring more than 25 Sonoma ...

10:00 amEast Bay Home Tours  $125*
*$25 for students. $85 for AIAEB members. $125 for General Admission.
SF’s Bike Rodeo for Kids (Pier 30-32)
Saturday, May 4 – 10:00 am - Ends at 3:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free registration is required
| Pier 30-32
Free Bike Rodeo for Youth Ages 5-17 On Saturday May 4, come to Pier 30-32 for a day of bike safety and bike fun! We’ll be doing bike safety inspections, giving kids a chance to ride through the bike obstacle course and join us on an ...
10:30 am“Write Together” 90 Minute Workshop of Writing in Silence (Berkeley)  FREE*
*The event is free, but space is limited, so we ask everyone to register with Eventbrite.
30s & 40s Dating + Volunteering by Organic Chemistry Dating (SF Food Bank) Meet 30s and 40s singles while having fun volunteering at the SF Food Bank, or one of our many other other activities! It’s a great way to meet single people and make new friends while giving back to the community. Our events are designed to foster ...
11:00 amMarin Art and Garden Center Annual Spring Plant Sale  FREE
2024 Japantown Kodomo no Hi Children’s Day Festival (SF)
Saturday, May 4 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free for all ages
| Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California
Get the kids together and come out to our annual Children’s Day Festival on Saturday, May 4, 2024 from 11:00am-4:00pm at the Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California in San Francisco’s Japantown neighborhood! Bring out the kids and friends to enjoy our annual festival ...
11:00 am“Lake Walking, Revolutionary” Talking Experimental Poetry + Free Brunch (SF)  $20
SF’s Japanese Children’s Day Festival in Japantown (2024)
Saturday, May 4 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California
Japanese Children’s Day (Kodomo no Hi) is celebrated in Japan every year in hope for health and happiness for all children on May 5. Celebrate Kodomo no Hi with us this year at our annual Japantown Children’s Day Festival on Saturday, May 4, 2024 from ...
2024 Bay Area Book Festival’s Family Day (Berkeley)
Saturday, May 4 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Most events are free, but a few are ticketed
| Downtown Berkeley

The Bay Area Book Festival returns May 31 – June 1, 2025 with four headliner events, eight Writers’ Workshops, a lively outdoor fair/block party, and six indoor stages packed with top-notch programming in Downtown Berkeley. Saturday, May 31: Family Day, Writers’ Workshops, Democracy Dialogues, Two ...

11:00 amMakers Market in Old Town (Los Gatos)  FREE
New Art Gallery Opening in Oakland (Jack London Square)
Saturday, May 4 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The Grand Gallery Oakland
NEW ART GALLERY OPENING IN JACK LONDON SQUARE An exciting new development for the Oakland art scene is coming to Jack London Square.  Bill Weber, a renowned muralist and long-time Eastbay surrealist artist (also known as “El Gallo”), is opening a new gallery in Jack London ...
“May the 4th Beer With You” Star Wars Fest (Richmond)
Saturday, May 4 – 11:00 am - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Armistice Brewing Company
May the 4th at BOTH Taprooms Richmond Party – 845 Marina Bay Parkway, Ste 1Napa Party – 1040 Clinton St. The grandest night in the galaxy returns, and this time we’re throwing the party at BOTH taprooms. Prepare yourself for “May the 4th Beer with You,” the ultimate ...

Every Saturday

Free Community Yoga Class | Berkeley
Every Saturday – 10:00 am - Ends at 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Sports Basement (Berkeley)
Free Community Yoga Class | Berkeley
Grab your yoga mat and come to Sports Basement Berkeley for some relaxing weekend yoga. Community classes take place every Saturday. Free Community Yoga Class Every Saturday | 10 am Sports Basement, 2727 Milvia St, Berkeley, CA FREE Please BYOM (Bring Your Own Mat) and water bottle. All levels are welcome. Updated 1/28/2020 ...
Historic Ferry Building Tour | SF
Historic Ferry Building Tour | SF
Enjoy an hour-long walk on the rise, tragic fall, and modern rebirth of one of San Francisco’s most renowned historic landmarks. Visit a contemporary swirl of shops and learn the history of ferries, freeways, and quakes. Meet at the foot of the stairs at the front ...
Free Outdoor Yoga Day | Golden Gate Park
Every Saturday – 11:30 am | Cost: FREE | Golden Gate Park
Free Outdoor Yoga Day | Golden Gate Park
Take yourself outside and into the beauty of this city’s heart and soul. Practice yoga under the trees and let the ocean air sooth and invigorate you. This class expertly blends breathing and movement, strength and grace, imagination and form. You will gain a personal understanding ...
“The Setup” Underground Comedy Show | SF
Every Saturday – 8:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: $5*
*$5 online with discount code FUNCHEAP; otherwise, it's $10.
| The Basement
"The Setup" Underground Comedy Show | SF
The Setup is an underground stand-up comedy show in the heart of San Francisco. This venue used to be the green room for the legendary Blackhawk jazz venue where Miles Davis used to play. Now, it’s a comedy show that features established comedians from around the ...
“Critical Hit” Comedy Show | Oakland
Every Saturday – 8:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: $10 | It's Your Move Game Store
"Critical Hit" Comedy Show | Oakland
Critical Hit is hosted by Erik Krasner, Hayden Greif-Neill and Jim McVeigh at It’s Your Move Games & Hobbies in Temescal for over 4 years and still going strong. Every week, some of our favorite comedians are invited to perform. Along with the producers, you can ...
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