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World Dog Surfing Championship 2026 (Pacifica)
Saturday, August 1 – 9:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Pacifica State Beach
The World Dog Surfing Championships return to the Northern California coast, where the dog surfing competition concept originated, bringing together talented canine surfers from around the world. Both seasoned surf dogs and enthusiastic amateurs compete for top honors and the coveted Golden Surfie.
The free event ...
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
Maritime Day 2026: Free Bay Boat Rides + Waterfront Art/Music Festival (Sausalito)
Saturday, August 1 – 10:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Galilee Harbor Community Association
Join Galilee Harbor Community Association—a member-run cooperative marina on the Sausalito waterfront—for its annual Maritime Day on Saturday, August 1st, 2026.
Maritime Day is a family-friendly, admission-free celebration of the vibrant community of artists and maritime workers who call Galilee home. Enjoy free boat rides on ...
Step into the 1860s: SF’s “Living History Day” at Fort Point (2026)
Fort Point served a vital role in protecting San Francisco Bat during the Civil War. See the fort come alive with military and civilian reenactors who will show what life was like there during the 1860s. Meet General Grant, who will be making a special ...
SF’s Snowboard & Ski Trick Workshop w/ Pro Coaches & Trampolines (House of Air)
Max out your ski or snowboarding skills with House of Air’s Adult Slopestyle Workshop – designed to push your limits in a controlled, high-energy environment. Beginners and seasoned free skiers and boarders alike will make rapid improvement with our expert instruction and guidance. In this ...
Bank of America’s “Museums On Us” Free Museum Weekend (2026)
Holders of Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, or U. S. Trust cardholders (credit cards and debit cards) get free admission to six 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
Space Week Festival: Meet an Astronaut + NASA Demos (Chabot Space Center)
$24 Adults, $19 Youth, Seniors and Students, Members Free
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Prepare for liftoff at the Space Week Festival! Gather your crew and enjoy a celebration of exploration, discovery, and the wonders of the universe! Chat with an astronaut, learn more about NASA’s Artemis missions, and try ...
2026 “Pub in the Park” Giant Inflatables + Summer Picnic Party (Redwood City)
While Redwood City’s summer event series celebrates 20 years, Pub in the Park is the young standout of the lineup–now nine years strong and a favorite gathering in Red Morton Park. Join us for four lively Saturdays filled with music, drinks, and a welcoming community ...
2026 Renegade Craft Summer Fair at Fort Mason Center (August 1-2)
Saturday, August 1 – All Day |
Cost: FREE | Fort Mason Center
Renegade Craft’s Summer Fair will be at Fort Mason Center Festival Pavilion on August 1-2, 2026. Shop your favorite artists and discover over 250 new ones at Renegade San Francisco! We’re back with a curated summertime Fair featuring the most inspiring creatives from the Bay ...
SF’s 2026 Nihonmachi Street Fair in Japantown (August 1-2)
Saturday, August 1 – 11:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Japantown Peace Plaza
Free two-day festival brings Japanese American and AAPI culture, food, live performances, artisans, and family activities to San Francisco’s Japantown One of San Francisco’s longtime summer traditions returns as the 52nd Annual Nihonmachi Street Fair takes over Japantown on August 1-2, 2026. Since 1974, this ...
SF’s 2026 “Jerry Day” Free Music Festival + Excelsior After Parties (McLaren Park)
Saturday, August 1 – 11:30 am - Ends at 10:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Jerry Garcia Amphitheater (McLaren Park)
The Grateful Dead’s iconic bearded frontman Jerry Garcia had deep roots in San Francisco, spending much of his childhood in the Excelsior. After his death, the first Jerry Day was held in 2002 to raise money to restore a rundown playground, and an annual music ...
“Jerry Day” 2026 Free All Day Music Festival (SF)
Jerry Day returns for its 24th anniversary on August 1st! Join Friends of JGA (Jerry Garcia Amphitheater) and a full lineup of Bay Area musicians for a free event celebrating Jerry Garcia and San Francisco, both past and present. Music starts at 11:30 am and ...
Golden Gate Park “The Whale’s Tail” Beer/Wine Garden + Live Music (Summer 2026)
The Whale’s Tale is a seasonal, open-air destination for live music, food and drinks, community programming and relaxing afternoons. Open Saturdays and Sundays and select holidays beginning Memorial Day weekend, the Whale’s Tail features a rotating lineup of musical acts throughout the season, weekly free ...Every Saturday
Free Pop-Up Gallery: Youth Art Jam + Free Food & Drinks (SF)
Draw Together, Be SEEN is a one-day pop-up gallery and art jam celebrating SF’s next generation of creative talent. We’ve partnered with young artists from local organizations like TEL HI NBC Beacon Center and students from SFUSD to take over an.ä.log gallery.
It’s completely free, student-run, and ...
Poetry Workshop w/ Nia Pearl (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026)
Saturday, August 1 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 1:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
Sat, Aug 1 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
Mission St. between 3rd & 4th Sts.
San Francisco, CA
In trying times, poetry and music bring people together. Join Nia Pearl for one-of-a-kind outdoor poetry workshops inspired by the physical environs of Yerba Buena Gardens. A ...
Free 2026 Backpack Giveaway + School Supplies for Kids (Oakland)
Saturday, August 1 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Ira Jinkins Community Center
Join us for our annual Backpack Giveaway as we help students get ready for a successful school year! We will be giving away FREE backpacks filled with essential school supplies to students in our community while supplies last.
This event is all about supporting local families ...
SF’s Presidio Tunnel Tops’ Free “Fiesta en el Parque” 2026
Saturday, August 1 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Tunnel Tops (Presidio)
Fiesta en el Parque returns to Presidio Tunnel Tops for its 4th year! Join us for a family-friendly celebration of Latin culture, dance, music, and community, all with breathtaking views of the Golden Gate Bridge. Move to the rhythm with Salsa, Merengue, and Cumbia dance classes. Little ones and families alike will enjoy ...
