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Saturday, August 8

8:30 amD6 Neighborhood Beautification Day  FREE*
*RSVP required
2026 Hillwide Garage Sale: Bernal Heights’ Biggest Treasure Hunt w/ 100+ Vendors (SF)
Saturday, August 8 – 9:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Bernal Heights Neighborhood Center
Join the annual Hillwide Garage Sale, a beloved Bernal Heights tradition that brings neighbors together for a day of treasure hunting, decluttering, and community fun! Event Details Date: Saturday, August 8, 2026 Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Location: Throughout Bernal Heights Hill, San Francisco For Sellers Register your garage sale to be included ...
Free Alemany Farmers Market Market Bash: 80+ Vendors, Music + Free Totes (SF)
Saturday, August 8 – 9:00 am - Ends at 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free
| Alemany Farmers Market
This National Farmers Market Week, please join us in celebrating Alemany Farmers Market, the market that started it all, on Saturday, August 8, 9 am to 12 pm. Join us for: Welcome remarks (9:30 am) Pick up a free Alemany Farmers Market tote bag and other goodies (while ...

9:00 amTrail & Habitat Volunteer Work: Restoring Laguna Honda’s Lost Trails | SF  FREE
9:00 amOpen House at the Street Tree Nursery  FREE*
*Free for all.
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

Free BART “Tool Time” Festival w/ Cool Train Gear + Huge Cranes (Fremont)
Saturday, August 8 – 10:00 am - Ends at 12:30 pm | | Fremont BART Station, north parking lot
On Saturday, August 8, BART Deputy General Manager Michael Jones invites riders to explore the inner workings of BART and the equipment that keeps it running for Tool Time with the BART Deputy General Manager, in the Fremont Station north parking lot from 10am to 12:30pm. The free all-ages ...
53rd Annual Gravenstein Apple Fair in Sebastopol (Aug 8-9)

The beloved Sonoma County tradition returns for two days of apples, live music, farm fun, artisan goods, and local food and drink. The 53rd annual Gravenstein Apple Fair returns to Ragle Ranch Regional Park in Sebastopol on Saturday and Sunday, August 8-9, 2026, for a ...

Youth Talented Day 2026: Free Art, Dance + Music Fest (Chinatown)
Saturday, August 8 – 10:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP ON EVENTBRITE
| Chinatown, San Francisco
The Chinese American Association of Commerce Foundation (CAACF), a nonprofit organization, is proud to present the inaugural Youth Talented Day in San Francisco’s Chinatown on August 8, 2026. CAACF is committed to fostering meaningful connections between American Chinese youth and the broader community by celebrating ...
“Kids Rock” 2026 Music Festival in the Park (Redwood City)
Saturday, August 8 – 10:00 am - Ends at 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE! ALL AGES!
| Courthouse Square

Redwood City’s Kids Rock! returns with its kid-focused music series, packed with plenty of music, dancing, and non-stop fun. MC Andy-Z, the Master of Music and Play, will be your host, bringing an energetic, animated style to each show on Saturday June 20, July 18, ...Monthly

Free Outdoor Painting Gathering at Presidio Tunnel Tops (San Francisco)
Saturday, August 8 – 10:00 am - Ends at 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE
| https://www.outtherewatercolors.com/painters-unite
Free painting gathering in the Presidio. This first one is open to all, just come. Sign up at Painters Unite to get the location for every one after. Painters Unite is a free gathering for anyone who wants to slow down and paint outdoors, together. No ...
Bay Area Aloha Festival (San Mateo)
Saturday, August 8 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free: $5 Suggested Donation; Free for kids under 12
| San Mateo County Event Center
The Pacific Islanders’ Cultural Association (PICA) returns with the 31st Annual of the Bay Area Aloha Festival, taking place over two days of fun and family-friendly cultural activities on Saturday & Sunday, August 8-9, 2026, from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. at the San Mateo County Event ...
2026 Bay Area Aloha Festival (Aug. 8-9)
Saturday, August 8 – All Day | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission; $25 parking fee
| San Mateo Event Center

Get a taste of the islands at the Bay Area Aloha Festival, a free, family-friendly celebration of Pacific Islander culture featuring two days of live music, hula and Polynesian dance, island food, arts and crafts, workshops, and more. The Pacific Islanders’ Cultural Association (PICA) presents ...

Bay Area Aloha Festival 2026 (San Mateo)
Saturday, August 8 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE; Suggested $5.00 donation; Free for Keiki-Children
| San Mateo County Event Center
The Bay Area Aloha Festival held this August 8-9, 2026. We are still at the San Mateo County Event Center (home of the San Mateo County Fair) in the heart of the San Francisco Bay Area. $5 admission includes 1 Raffle Ticket with children 12 ...
10:00 amFree Hands-On Wind Workshop: Build + Test Parachutes (Livermore)  FREE
10:00 amDocent Tours with Victoria Wyeth at The MAC  $65*
*General Admission
10:00 amSF’s Snowboard & Ski Trick Workshop w/ Pro Coaches & Trampolines (House of Air)  $40*
*Booking in advanced is recommended
31st Annual Bay Area Aloha Festival in San Mateo (Aug 8-9)
Saturday, August 8 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*$5 Suggested; Chiildren under 12 are free
| San Mateo County Event Center
The Pacific Islanders’ Cultural Association (PICA) returns with the 31st Annual of the Bay Area Aloha Festival, taking place over two days of fun and family-friendly cultural activities on Saturday & Sunday, August 8-9, 2026, from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. at the San Mateo County Event ...
10:00 amDelta Quilters Guild 2026 Quilt Show  $12*
*ticket is good for both days; under 8 and over 80 free
10:00 amFree Victorian Days the the San Mateo County History Museum (2026)  FREE*
*Free museum admission, crafts, scavenger hunt and fashion show
53rd Anniversary Gravenstein Apple Fair in Sebastopol (Aug 8-9)
Saturday, August 8 – 10:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: $23*
*See website for all ticket details
| Ragle Ranch Park
Join us at the 53rd Anniversary Gravenstein Apple Fair on August 8 & 9 at Ragle Ranch Park in Sebastopol! This year’s theme is “Where Joy Takes Root,” promising cheer, creativity, and community for all!  Since 1973, the Gravenstein Apple Fair has brought together farmers, ...
10:00 amModel Train Open House Featuring Modern Trains (Crockett)  $5*
*Kids 16 and under are FREE
Golden Gate Park “Singing in the Park” Community Party (SF)
Saturday, August 8 – 10:30 am - Ends at 11:30 am | Cost: FREE*
*Completely Free
| Mothers Meadow (Golden Gate Park)

Make new friends and beautiful, fun music: join us for free monthly community singing in the park! We meet the Second Saturday of every month @10:30am and will always have the pink blanket above so you can find us. The community sing is super kid, adult ...Monthly

10:30 amFamily Nature Adventures: Reptiles  $25*
*$25 Adults, $35 Kids
AniMachi Market: Let The Fandom Ship
Saturday, August 8 – 11:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission for all
| Koho Creative Hub
Celebrate your favorite fandom pairings at our market! Whether is BL/danmei, GL/yuri, or any other beloved ship, this event is for every kind of shipper. We welcome all respectful fandoms and pairings, so come share your passion with fellow fans! Cosplay as your favorite ship ...
Pistahan 2026: SF’s Filipino Cultural Festival & Parade (Aug. 8-9)
Saturday, August 8 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Gardens (Esplanade)

The Bay Area’s biggest Filipino celebration returns to San Francisco this August with two days of culture, food, music, dance, and community at Yerba Buena Gardens. The Pistahan Parade and Festival kicks off Saturday, August 8, 2026 with the largest Filipino parade on the West ...

MoAD: Museum of the African Diaspora Free Museum Day (SF)
Saturday, August 8 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Museum of the African Diaspora

MoAD, a contemporary art museum, celebrates Black cultures, ignites challenging conversations, and inspires learning through the global lens of the African Diaspora. Free Day MoAD hosts a ‘‍THRIVE @ MoAD Community Day’ every second Saturday with free admission to all of its exhibitions. Check ...Monthly

25th Annual Laurel StreetFair World Music Festival (Oakland)
Saturday, August 8 – 11:00 am - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Laurel District Association
The annual festival brings together 17,000+ people to MacArthur Boulevard. We celebrate the immense talent and diverse culture of our Laurel, our Oakland, and our Bay Area community. Join us on Saturday, August 8th 2026 as we come together to celebrate the 25th Annual Laurel StreetFair ...
San Francisco Aerial Arts Festival 2026 (Fort Mason)
Saturday, August 8 – 11:00 am - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: $15*
*$15-$75
| Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture

Zaccho Dance Theatre and Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture present the Seventh Biennial San Francisco Aerial Arts Festival, a three-day showcase of aerial dance, circus arts, and gravity-defying performances. The weekend brings 15 choreographers, 6 youth companies, and 20 films to Fort Mason, ...

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