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2026 Free Fishing Day (San Francisco Bay Area)
Saturday, July 4 – All Day |
Cost: FREE | All Over the Bay Area
Have you ever felt the excitement of watching your bobber suddenly jiggle, then dive out of sight? Or feeling the tap-tap-tap of a bass as it tastes the worm on the end of your line? Or having a salmon practically tear the rod out of ...
4th of July Bonfire Day at SF’s Ocean Beach (2026)
For the first time in four months, it’s finally legal again to have a bonfire at Ocean Beach. During the “No Burn” Season (which runs from November 1 to the end of February), bonfires are not allowed, but starting March 1, 2026, bonfires are back ...
Free National Parks Admission for Independence Day Weekend (July 3-5, 2026)
Sometimes you’ve just got to get away from it all and clear your head with the peace and serenity of a national park. On certain “fee-free” days throughout the year, enjoy free entry to all national parks and monuments, including Muir Woods and Yosemite National Park, and ...
Pleasant Hill’s 4th of July Parade, Festival & Fireworks | 2026
2026 50th Annual Pleasant Hill 4th of July Celebration
Join the Pleasant Hill 4th of July Commission
The Pleasant Hill 4th of July Commission work hard to put together the largest single-day event in the city. The commission is not part of the City of Pleasant Hill ...
July 4th Parking Rules in SF (How Not to Get a Ticket) | 2026
Saturday, July 4 – All Day |
Cost: FREE | All Over San Francisco
Even parking tickets get a day off now and then… sort of. Parking Enforcement follows the City and County of San Francisco Holiday Calendar.
The basics, is that on Saturday, July 4, 2026 parking meters, white zones, and nightly street sweeping are still enforced, but neighborhood ...
Concord | 4th of July Parade, Concert & Fireworks | 2026
2026 Schedule of Events
Events at Todos Santos Plaza
8:00 am : Stars & Stripes Kids Fun Run
8:00 am : Rotary Pancake Breakfast
8:15 am : Stars & Stripes 5k Run & Walk
10:00 am : Independence Day Parade
Events at Mt. Diablo High School
4:00 PM : Festival Gates Open
5:30 ...
Foster City’s 4th of July Dog Parade & Festival | 2026
Saturday, July 4 – 8:30 am - Ends at 9:45 pm |
Cost: FREE | Leo J. Ryan Park
Foster City Fourth of July Celebration
Saturday, July 4, 2026
Leo Ryan Park
8:30am-9:45pm
Join the Foster City Parks & Recreation, Lions of Foster City, and the Foster City Rotary Club for this exciting all-day event on Saturday, July 4, 2026 at Leo Ryan Park! You don’t want to ...
Napa’s 4th of July Parade | 2026
Saturday, July 4 – 9:00 am - Ends at 11:00 am |
Cost: FREE | Downtown Napa
NAPA 4th OF JULY PARADE
America 250: Unite for Good
Join us for an amazing Napa 4th of July Parade by Sunrise Rotary!
Bring your creativity, energy, and hometown spirit to this year’s 4th of July Parade!
Floats, performers, musicians & community groups welcome
Music and movement encouraged
Family-friendly, Independence Day-themed ...
Free World Cup “Fútbol on the Block” Oakland Soccer Watch Party (July 4-5)
The Temescal Telegraph Business Improvement District, in partnership with business consultancy Neighborhood Linguist and local favorite 9 Julio Empanada Kitchen, is proud to announce “Fútbol on the Block,” a premier, community-forward neighborhood soccer watch party. Launching over the holiday weekend on July 4th and July ...
Scotts Valley’s 4th of July Parade, Kids Fest & Flyover | 2026
Saturday, July 4 – 9:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Scotts Valley Dr
Join us for our annual Scotts Valley 4th of July Parade & Flyover. Parade begins at 11am (same route as last year).
Celebrate Scotts Valley 60th bday bash at the block party
9:00 AM–3:00 PM (Boys & Girls Club Parking Lot)
featuring:
Live Music & Beer Garden hosted by ...
Bolinas vs. Stinson Beach Annual 4th of July Tug of War, Parade & “BOLYMPICS” | 2026
Saturday, July 4 – 9:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Bolinas Lagoon
One of the Bay Area’s most charming small-town Fourth of July celebrations is centered around quirky local traditions rather than fireworks, with the famous tug-of-war, parade, beach games, BBQ, and the always-entertaining BOLYMPICS.
2026 Schedule
9:00 AM – Annual Bolinas vs. Stinson Beach Tug-of-War at the channel
10:00 ...
Saratoga’s Costumed Old-Fashioned 4th of July w/ Costumed Historical Character | 2026
Saratoga’s Independence Day Celebration
Saratoga’s annual old-fashioned patriotic July 4th Celebration for the community.
A free, small-town, family-oriented celebration of our nation’s founding, held on July 4th, from 9:30-11:00 AM at Kevin Moran Park in Saratoga, CA
Information
Location: Kevin Moran Park, 12415 Scully Ave, Saratoga
Date: Saturday, July 4th, 2026
Pre-Program Band ...
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
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
San Francisco | 9 Free Guided Walking Tours for 4th of July | 2026
Looking for something to do before the fireworks start lighting up the night sky?
San Francisco City Guides offers up daily, free guided walking tours of San Francisco on July 4, 2026.
2026 July Fourth Free Walking Tours
Saturday, July 04
9:30 am• Welcome to San Francisco
10:00 am• Coit ...
Alcatraz City Cruises: Alcatraz & Angel Island Combination Tour (July 4)
Saturday, July 4 – 9:40 am - Ends at 1:35 pm |
Cost: $88 | 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 ...
