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2026 Free High Season Programs at TJPA’s Salesforce Park (SF)

Friday, May 1, 2026 - 10:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*All programs are free and open to the public

Salesforce Park | 425 Mission St., San Francisco, CA

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TJPA’s Salesforce Park kicks off its most exciting season of public programming yet, with nearly 20 free events offered each week!

From live outdoor music to fitness classes, to the the return of family favorites like Toddler Tuesday, there’s no better place in SF for fun, daily events, all-summer long.

Special Events

Salesforce Park Hours: November 1 – April 30 | 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. / May 1 – October 31 | 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Hours subject to change)

Alice in Wonderland: Math Quest
May 3, 2026 | 11am – 2pm
Step into the wonderfully curious world of Alice in Wonderland for a whimsical family adventure where math comes to life through puzzles, logic, and imagination.
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Big Band Jazz
May 9, 2026 | 12:30 – 2:30pm
Pull up a chair and enjoy an energetic performance by the 18-member Electric Squeezebox Orchestra. Bring a blanket or low chair. Limited seating is first come, first served.

Hit the Ground Running: AAPI Month Dance
May 23, 2026 | 1:30 – 2:30pm
Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with San Francisco’s Helen Dance Academy! This colorful multicultural showcase features songs and dances celebrating the traditions of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. This program is free and open to the public.

SF Scottish Fiddlers
May 30, 2026 | 1:30 – 2:30pm
Join the San Francisco Scottish Fiddlers for a concert of rousing tunes from Scotland and beyond. This multi-generational string orchestra features fiddles, cellos, guitar and other instruments in a program featuring Scottish jigs, reels, strathspeys, and airs as well as tunes from the rich fiddling repertoire of Quebec, Brittany and Sweden. It’s a musical adventure that always has audiences tapping their toes — and often dancing in the aisles. This program is free and open to the public.

SCHEDULE:

Children and Families

  • Family Storytime: 1st and 3rd Wednesday, 10-10:30 a.m. at Main Plaza
  • Recess Cart & Reading Room: Tuesday–Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Main Plaza
  • Toddler Thursday: Thursdays, 10 – 10:45 a.m. at Main Plaza
  • Toddler Friday will return to Toddler Tuesday, 10-11 a.m. at Main Plaza
  • Whimsy Wednesday: 2nd and 4th Wednesday, 10-11:30 a.m. at Kid’s Play Area

Fitness and Wellness provided by Fitness SF

  • ZUMBA®: Mondays, 6 – 7 p.m. at Main Plaza
  • Yoga: Wednesdays, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. at Amphitheater
  • Bootcamp: Thursdays, 8 – 9 a.m. at Main Plaza
  • High Fitness: Thursdays, 1 – 2 p.m. at Main Plaza
  • Yoga: Fridays, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. at Amphitheater
  • Metcon: Saturdays, 10 – 11 a.m. at Main Plaza

Arts and Culture

  • Transit Center Tour: Visit sfcityguides.org for dates and times
  • Drum Circles: Fourth Sunday, 12-1:30 p.m. at Amphitheater
  • Writing Workshop: Wednesday, 12-1 p.m. at Wetland Garden
  • Words and Stories: Wednesday, 1-1:30 p.m. at Wetland Garden
  • Plaza Pulse: 1st and 3rd Thursday, 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Main Plaza

Live Music

  • Rooftop Jazz: Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at Main Plaza
  • Lunchbox Music: Tuesday, 12-1 p.m. at Main Plaza
  • Live on the Lawn: Thursday, 12-1:30 p.m. at Central Lawn
  • Bluegrass Breeze: Saturday, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at Central Lawn

Social Dance

  • Argentine Tango: Third Sunday, 12-3 p.m. at Main Plaza
  • Bollywood Nights: 1st and 3rd Friday, 5:30-7 p.m. at Main Plaza

Nature Walks

  • Birding Walks: First Wednesdays, 8 – 9 a.m. meet at Main Plaza
  • Garden Tours: Fourth Wednesdays, 10 – 11:30 a.m. meet at Main Plaza

Spring Events

  • Alice in Wonderland~Math Quest: Sunday, May 3, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Central Lawn
  • Big Band Jazz: Saturday, May 9, 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. at Amphitheater
  • Hit the Ground Running AAPI Month Dance: Saturday, May 23, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. at Main Plaza
  • SF Scottish Fiddlers: Saturday, May 30, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. at Main Plaza

Tours

  • Free walking tours
    Join a free walking tour with the San Francisco City Guides on a leisurely stroll of the stunning Salesforce Transit Center in this tour-de-force of post-modernist design to learn about its features both functional and fantastic. Tour the soaring Grand Hall, experience multimedia public art, and visit the Center’s renowned rooftop park to take in unmatched skyline views.

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: FREE*
*All programs are free and open to the public
Categories: *Top Pick*, Community, Downtown San Francisco, In Person, Kids & Families, Live Music, Sponsored, Sports & Wellness, Walks & Tours
Address: 425 Mission St., San Francisco, CA

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