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Thursday, July 4

All DayWoodacre’s Fourth of July Parade, Celebration & Flea Market | 2024  FREE*
*Free admission, but some games may require a donation.
2024 Woodside 4th of July Junior Rodeo (San Mateo County)
Thursday, July 4 – 9:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: $20*
*$20 per Adult; Children under 18: $15; Children under 5: $0
| The Mounted Patrol of San Mateo County
Come out to support and cheer on a new generation of cowgirls, cowboys, and everyone in between for a day of rodeo action and western family activities! Junior riders between 6-18 yrs old will compete in various classic rodeo events. Family attractions include pony rides, petting zoo, mechanical ...
Alcatraz City Cruises: Alcatraz & Angel Island Combination Tour (June 1-Sept. 2)
Thursday, July 4 – 9:40 am - Ends at 1:35 pm | Cost: $84 | Alcatraz Landing

Alcatraz City Cruises brings back the combination tour to two of San Francisco Bay’s most famous Islands, Alcatraz and Angel Island! Alcatraz Island is regarded as one of the most sought-after attractions of San Francisco, featuring an award-winning cellhouse audio tour that takes you through ...

2024 Rose, White & Blue Parade & Festival (San Jose)
Thursday, July 4 – 9:45 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No ticket necessary
| The Alameda, San Jose
Rose, White & Blue Parade and Festival! For up to date info: www.RWBSJ.org Instagram @rwbparade Facebook @RoseWhiteBlueParade July 4th, 2024 Car Cruise: 9:45am Parade: 10:00am Festival: 12-3:00pm. Want to Sponsor the parade: https://www.rwbsj.org/sponsor Want to Register to be in the parade or festival: www.rwbsj.org/registration This multicultural celebration brings together community members from all over the South ...
4th of July w/ the American Bookbinders Museum (SF)
Thursday, July 4 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission to small gallery, Free for EBT, Free for medi-cal (if in sf), Free for active duty service members
| American Bookbinders Museum
The American Bookbinders Museum will be open this 4th of July with additional 4th of July treats and free bookbinding activities!
4th of July Celebration in Pacifica (2024)
Thursday, July 4 – 11:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Frontierland Park
Join the City of Pacifica for another year of 4th of July fun with the whole family! Live music, food & drinks, games, rides, – and much more at Frontierland Park on July 4, 11AM – 3PM!
2024 “4th of July” Celebration w/ a Pool Party (Napa)
Thursday, July 4 – 11:00 am - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Silverado Resort
Embrace the spirit of community and celebrate this 4th of July with us. Dive into our pool party BBQ, savor chef-curated delights from The Grill and The Market and Bakery and come together at The Mansion Circle for an unforgettable gathering. July 4th Live Ball | ...
Calistoga’s 4th of July Social, Parade & Laser Light Show | 2024
Thursday, July 4 – 11:00 am - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Downtown Calistoga
Calistoga’s 100+ year old 4th of July Parade returns on July 4, 2024! Theme: American Roots Star Spangled Social & Parade 2024 Thursday, July 4, 2024 Parade 11 AM – 12 PM Theme: American Roots Calistoga’s 100+ year old 4th of July Parade returns! Starting at 11:00 am along Lincoln Avenue, ...
4th of July BBQ & Brews Party on the Dock (Oakland)
Thursday, July 4 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: $15*
*$5 OFF Tickets with DISCOUNT code: FUNCHEAP
| Lake Chalet
This 4th of July, ditch the grill and head down to Lake Chalet for a star-spangled BBQ & Beer Party that’s sure to sizzle! We’re throwing a lakeside bash you won’t want to miss, complete with mouthwatering BBQ, refreshing drinks, festive fun for all ages, and ...
12:30 pmFree 30-Minute Core & Stretch Express | Salesforce Park  FREE
SFMOMA’s “Free First Thursdays” Free Museum Day for Locals (2024)
Thursday, July 4 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Residents of the nine Bay Area counties are invited to spend a day at the museum on us
| SFMOMA

All residents of the nine Bay Area counties are invited to spend a day at the museum on us! From noon–8 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month, Bay Area residents can enjoy SFMOMA’s galleries filled with lively and inspiring art and related events ...Monthly

Patriotic 4th of July Big Band Concert & Season Kick-Off | Lake Merritt
Thursday, July 4 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Lake Merritt Pergola

The summer concert season of free performances by the Oakland Municipal Band kicks off on with a July 4th concert and continues on Sundays throughout July. The 35-piece band performs music from a variety of genres, including marches, classical, pop, big band, movies, international, show ...

July 4th Protest “Say No to Celebrating America” (24th & Mission)
Thursday, July 4 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | 24th and Mission
We Need and Demand: Revolution For a Whole New Way to Live, A Fundamentally Different System Look at Gaza! The U.S. is backing a heartless genocide of Palestinians! The U.S. is supplying the bombs, the funds, and the diplomatic cover for Israel to slaughter nearly 37,000 people. Every ...
Stern Grove RSVPs Opens at 2pm: Alex G (8/4)
Thursday, July 4 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are appreciated. Advanced Tickets required
| Stern Grove

The Stern Grove Festival returns for its 88th season having presented free concerts in the park every summer since 1938. 2025 Stern Grove Festival June 15 – August 17, 2025 | 2-5 pm Stern Grove, 19th Avenue and Sloat Blvd., SF FREE Enter the Free Ticket Lottery Stern Grove Festival’s ...

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

DFT (Downtown First Thursdays) is a free, all-ages monthly street party hosted in Downtown San Francisco, taking place on every first Thursday of the month from 5pm to 10pm. Get ready for disco in the streets, DJs, live music, drag, fashion, street performances, and more. ...Monthly

5:00 pmAsian Art Museum’s $10 Thursday Nights (SF)  $10*
*General admission tickets are $10 for adults, $8.50 for seniors, students and youths (age 13-17).   
5:15 pmMucho Mambo Salsa at TJPA’s Salesforce Park  FREE*
*Free for all
Mare Island’s July 4th “Spirit Ship Celebration”
Thursday, July 4 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: $10*
*$10 ages 21+, $5 ages 11-21, Free ages 10 and under
| Mare Island Waterfront at the Coal Sheds
Celebrate the 4th of July with an unforgettable evening on Mare Island, featuring a dazzling drone show illuminating the sky, a tempting array of food trucks offering delicious bites and refreshing beverages including a craft cocktail and mocktail lounge, a fun kid’s zone, energizing music ...
Vallejo | Mare Island “Spirit Ship” Celebration & July 4th Drone Show | 2024
Thursday, July 4 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: $10*
*General admission adult tickets $10
| Mare Island Promenade
Join us for a family-friendly evening on the Mare Island’s waterfront to celebrate July 4th featuring a DRONE LIGHT SKY SHOW! JULY 4TH ON THE MARE ISLAND WATERFRONT FEATURING THIS YEAR A DRONE LIGHT SKY SHOW CELEBRATING THE MANY SHIPS OF MARE ISLAND! Get your dancing shoes out ...
July 4th On-the-Water Fireworks Viewing at Shoreline Lake (Mountain View)
Thursday, July 4 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 10:15 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to view from the shoreline; BBQ meal & boat rental from $120
| Shoreline Lake Boathouse
On Thursday, July 4th, enjoy the best view of the Fireworks Show, from the waters of Shoreline Lake! The Boathouse provides to Park visitors the most unique way in the Park (and the rest of Mountain View) to enjoy the fireworks – from a pedalboat, rowboat, ...
6:00 pmLower Polk / TL Art Walk | Trendyloin  FREE
Sunnyvale’s 4th of July Drone Light Show 2024
Thursday, July 4 – 6:30 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Sunnyvale Baylands Park
Join our Independence Day celebration as drones light up the sky and dazzle us with cool shapes and patterns. When: Thursday, July 4Where: Baylands Park, 999 E. Caribbean Drive, SunnyvaleViewing area: Great Meadow 2024 Schedule:6:30 p.m. – Free parking opens7:00 p.m. – Live DJ begins9:15 p.m. – ...
Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular at Shoreline Ampitheatre (2024)
Thursday, July 4 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm | Cost: $25 | Shoreline Amphitheatre
Join us for a festive outdoor performance at Shoreline Amphitheatre, perfect for summer. Conductor Edwin Outwater and the SF Symphony fill the night air with a lineup of favorite American classics. Vocalist Jessica Vosk defies gravity in a celebration of heroes, featuring songs from Wicked and more. The evening ...
Free “4th of July” Comedy Festival (7p + 8:45p) at SF’s Brand New Comedy Club
Thursday, July 4 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The Function
Discover SF’s newest comedy club as HellaFunny brings you some of SF’s top local comics on 4th of July. And as a special 4th of July tribute, we’re showcasing four comedians who all served in the armed forces! SPECIAL “VETERANS OF COMEDY” LINEUP Tammy TeaLove – Marines (Tours with Oscar ...
7:00 pm“Throwback Thursday” at Del Mar: ’90s to ’00s Party (SF)  FREE*
*No cover all night
7:05 pmStockton | Minor League Baseball & Fireworks Show | 2025  FREE*
*Free to watch from outside the stadium. Game tickets start at $16.
Pittsburg | 4th of July Fireworks at the Marina | 2025
Thursday, July 4 – 8:45 pm | Cost: FREE | Pittsburg Marina
Join us for our annual July 4th Fireworks Show at the Marina. The City of Pittsburg invites you to join us for a spectacular fireworks show at the Pittsburg Marina on Friday, July 4th! The fireworks display will kick off at dusk, around 8:45pm to 9pm, ...
SF’s Brand New Comedy Club “The Function” Soft Opening Week: (June 28 – July 4)

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

9:00 pm16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)  FREE*
*Absolutely free for all!
Blondie vs The Psychedelic Furs at 1984: Everything ’80s All Night (SF)
Thursday, July 4 – 9:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free, 21+ w/ID
| The Cat Club
No cover on Thursdays. We are great for hosting Birthdays and big parties, come on down we’re ready for you. We play the best music every week, come on down, it’s free to get in. We are the best party going on every Thursday night. This Thursday ...

Every Thursday

Trivia Thursday: Pub Quiz in a Movie Theater | The New Parkway
Trivia Thursday: Pub Quiz in a Movie Theater | The New Parkway
Thursday Night at The New Parkway is Trivia Night.   This is a chance for you and your friends to compete and win prizes (like free beer and movie passes) if you can answer questions correctly about a range of topics that often include movie history, famous ...
Free Live Salsa & Jazz Music From Local Artists | SF
Every Thursday – 8:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Cigar Bar & Grill
Free Live Salsa & Jazz Music From Local Artists | SF
Join them every Wednesday & Thursday evening for a free Salsa and Jazz show by local Bay Area musicians. Shows start at 8 pm. Enjoy great food, drinks & live music night. For complete line-up and more information please visit their Facebook page. Free Live Salsa & Jazz ...
Haight Ashbury Comedy Night | Milk Bar
Every Thursday – 8:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Use promo code HELLAFUNNY for free tickets. Otherwise, it's $15.
| Milk Bar
Haight Ashbury Comedy Night | Milk Bar
Come out to Haight Ashbury Comedy Night every Thursday at Milk Bar located in the heart of the Upper Haight to see some of SF’s best comedians. The lineup changes every week, but expect to see comics that have performed at Cobbs, SF Sketchfest, the Punchline ...
“The Setup” Underground Comedy Show | SF
Every Thursday – 8:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: $5*
*Normally $15 use code FUNCHEAP for $5 tickets. 21+
| Ales Unlimited: Beer 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 ...
Nob Hill Free Comedy Night | SF
Every Thursday – 8:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission. Bring cash for drink purchase.
| Hops & Barrel
Nob Hill Free Comedy Night | SF
Nob Hill Comedy Night brings you the top local and touring comedians every Thursday at 8 pm in Nob Hill’s newest beer & wine bar, Hops & Barrel. Comedians you’ve seen at Nob Hill Comedy Night have been featured on HBO, Netflix, Conan, The Late Late ...
“Level Up Thursdays”: Free Video DJ Dance Party | SF
Every Thursday – 9:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 am | Cost: FREE | Raven Bar
"Level Up Thursdays": Free Video DJ Dance Party | SF
Every Thursday night, Raven Bar & Lounge hosts a free dance party with DJ Mark Andrus who will play your favorite throwback jams. Drink Specials All Night $10 Mixed Cocktails $6 Beer $6 Seltzer Video DJ Mark Andrus Level Up Thursday: Every Thursday at 9 pm Raven Bar & Lounge, 1151 Folsom St., SF FREE Updated ...
“Class of ’84” Dance Party & Cheap Drinks | SoMa
Every Thursday – 9:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Cover may change for special events.
| The Cat Club
"Class of '84" Dance Party & Cheap Drinks | SoMa
Every Thursday from 9 pm to 2 am at the Cat Club, it’s the best of the ’80s in two rooms with the coolest music and the best crowd in town. DJs Damon and Mr Washington spin ’80s pop, rock, and one hit wonders in the ...
SF’s Epic Karaoke Dance Party w/ Sax, Lasers + Fog | The Mission
Every Thursday – 9:30 pm - Ends at 1:30 am | Cost: FREE | Slate Bar
SF's Epic Karaoke Dance Party w/ Sax, Lasers + Fog | The Mission
Most students drop out of Stanford to create tech companies but DJ Purple dropped out to pursue music en route to becoming San Francisco’s DJ of the year in 2011 and one of America’s greatest karaoke KJ’s (Karaoke DJ). Get ready for an upbeat night (no ...
$1 Well Shots on Thursday Nights | SF
Every Thursday – 10:00 pm - Ends at 12:00 am | Cost: $1*
*$1 Per Well Shot, but no cover charge.
| Would You Believe Cocktails
$1 Well Shots on Thursday Nights | SF
Would you Believe Bar is bringing back $1 Well Shots and College Night Specials on Thursdays from 10 pm to Midnight for a limited time only. Thursdays $1 Shots Every Thursday | 10 pm to Midnight Would You Believe Bar, 652 Geary Blvd., SF $1- Must be 21 and over Must 21 and ...
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