Events for May 17, 2025
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Take a Hidden 2-Hour Hike that Ends with a Beer & Tater Tots (Pacifica)
Here’s a great free weekend hike idea from SFGATE’s Eric Brooks.
All hikes are great — but hidden hikes are even better.
You can find one along a dirt path behind a hardware store in foggy Pacifica, just south of San Francisco. This hike with unrivaled views ...
Free Giant Sand Art Creation at SF’s Ocean Beach (Grief and Mourning Artwork)
Let’s create an enormous, temporary artwork together at the beach. This time we are focusing on grief and mourning.
This next public event is focused on grief. It is a gathering I have long envisioned, an opportunity to come together around the people and events in ...
| 9:00 am | Zen at the Zoo | $50 |
5th Annual “El Camino Real Ride” 17-Mile Bike Ride (2025)
Join Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition’s 5th Annual El Camino Real Ride! 17 miles in a group of hundreds of riders, or shorter options starting at one of our four meetup points. Free refreshments from highlighted local businesses – all ages and abilities – fun and ...
Cole Valley Neighborhood Wide Garage Sale
Cole Valley Improvement Association is sponsoring a neighborhood-wide garage sale where neighbors and friends will swap goodies, discover treasures, and generally unload a bunch of stuff from their houses. We’re hoping it will be a one-part scavenger hunt and one-part party.
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)
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
| 10:00 am | SoulSearch Santa Cruz Enlightenment Expo Psychic & Healing Fair (May 17-18) | FREE* *Early Bird Tickets are Free or $15 at the Door
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SF’s “Secondhand Saturday” 2025 w/ Sunset Mercantile (Every Third Saturday)
Launching April 19th, one of San Francisco’s favorite vintage and makers market is returning for it’s fourth season! Come celebrate Earth Day at the 2025 launch of Secondhand Saturday with a special DJ set by Tangerine Meadows and Trippy Chris from Here and There Records, ...Monthly
| 10:00 am | Mission Science Workshop: Free Hands-on Science Saturday | SF | FREE* *Donations are appreciated.
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| All Day | Free PresidiGo Shuttle | Downtown to Presidio | FREE |
SF’s 4th Annual Indonesia Bazaar + Food Festival (2025)
Welcome to the Friends of Indonesia 4th Annual Bazaar!
Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: The Melody of San Francisco, 906 Broadway, SF, CA 94133, USA
Join us to celebrate the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month with a day filled with Indonesian culture, ...
Campbell’s 2025 Free “Boogie” Music Festival (May 17-18)
46th Annual Boogie: Campbell’s Music Festival
Saturday, May 17th 10am-6pm
Sunday, May 18th 10am-5pm
Along East Campbell Avenue in Downtown Campbell
Chosen as one of the South Bay’s Best Music Festivals by Silicon Valley Metro Readers multiple years running, Boogie Campbell’s Music Festival is two jam-packed days of live ...
Noe Valley Garden Tour 2025
The annual Friends of Noe Valley Garden Tour will be held on Saturday, May 17th from 10am to 4pm. Ten gardens are open that day for you to view on this self guided tour. Mark your calendar, grab some friends, buy your tickets, lace up ...
Cow Palace Reptile Expo (May 17-18)
Central Valley Reptile Expo featuring thousands of reptiles, arachnids, amphibians and much more.
Top Breeders at unbeatable prices.
Single Day Tropical Terrarium Building Workshop $89.00
May 17th -18th 10 am – 5 pm
Family friendly
Pleasant Hill Art, Wine & Music Festival 2025 (May 17-18)
Pleasant Hill Art,Wine & Music Festival 2025
Get Ready to Groove, Sip, and Savor! The Art, Wine & Music Festival 2025 is Coming to Downtown Pleasant Hill!
Prepare for a weekend of pure delight! The beloved Art, Wine & Music Festival is back and ready to paint ...
Water Safety Fair at the US Coast Guard Station Golden Gate (Sausalito)
The Water Safety Fair takes place on Saturday, May 17th from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at U.S. Coast Guard Station Golden Gate, located at 435 Murray Circle in Fort Baker, Sausalito.
This interactive, fun, and free event for the whole family is a kick-off event ...
| 10:00 am | SkyJam Family Festival (Richmond) | FREE |
| 10:30 am | Composting Basics Workshop | FREE |
SF Naked Bike Ride: Bare2Breakers Weekender
Come out — #BareAsYouDare or give your #Bay2Breakers costume an extra appearance — & join this fun Ride&AfterParty to parade & protest for more Environmental protection & promote Traffic Safety for all road users as part of this annual global & seasonal local grass roots ...
Tony Gemignani Meet & Greet at Slice House (Castro Valley)
Meet CV’s Local legend Tony Gemignani!
Tony G. will be popping by your Castro Valley Slice House for an in-person event on Saturday, May 17 from 11 AM – 1 PM.
Tony will be doing a meet and greet, signing autographs, getting pics with fans, and chopping ...
| 11:00 am | Human vs. AI Tech Fair & Film Festival | FREE* *Free admission. RSVP at https://www.sparknify.com/2025-techfair
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Silicon Valley Open Studios at the Alameda Artworks
Located near the San Jose downtown, the Alameda Artworks is a collective of artists boasting a dynamic array of media and styles promising something to capture every visitor’s imagination. Over 30 artists will open their doors, offering from the traditional fine arts to new and ...
Human vs. AI: Tech Fair & Film Festival (Sunnyvale)
Experience a high-energy, hands-on celebration where cutting-edge technology meets human creativity. Engage with groundbreaking ideas, interactive exhibits, and a vibrant atmosphere filled with excitement. Step into the future and celebrate the power of innovation in a way that is engaging, inspiring, and unforgettable!
AI vs. Human ...
SpringFest 2025
San Francisco Public Montessori School hosts their SpringFest 2025 at Hellmen Hollow in Golden Gate Park from 11am to 3p with Snacks, Music, Games, Community,
Oakland Greek Festival 2025 (May 16-18)
Be Greek for the weekend! Enjoy 3 days of food, music, dance, art and culture. Advance tix purchase & discount offers available here. Get tickets in advance for discounted offers. – Single Day admission $5, two day admission $8, three day admission $12 The Oakland ...
| 11:00 am | Drop-In Bike Workshop & Advice | Mountain View | FREE |
25th Annual Malcolm X JazzArts Festival (Oakland)
25th Annual Malcolm X JazzArts Festival – Culture is OUR weapon in the Freedom Struggle!
San Antonio Park, Oakland • FREE to the community
Saturday, May 17, 2025
11:00 - 7:00 PM
Celebrating Community in San Antonio Park, Oakland
FREE to the community
Saturday, May 17, 2025
11:00 - 7:00 PM
Twenty four years ago, EastSide Arts ...
Every Saturday
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
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
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
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
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 ...
