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2026 Memorial Day in Golden Gate Park “The Whale’s Tail” Beer/Wine Garden

Every Saturday Through October 31st.
Sunday, May 24, 2026 - 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission and entertainment for all ages. Dogs and bikes welcome. Food and beverages available for purchase.

The Whale's Tale Garden Bar | 14th Avenue East Meadow near the Rose Garden, JFK Promenade, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco

Event Details

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 yoga in the park and special theme weekends designed for a wide range of park-goers. Admission and entertainment is free. Guests can purchase cold and hot drinks from the bar (with plenty of non-alcoholic options available), and bites from a rotating assortment of local favorite food trucks throughout the season.

14th Ave East Meadow, JFK Promenade, Golden Gate Park

About The Whale’s Tail

The Whale’s Tail returns for it’s 2026 season on May 23. Follow us on instagram for all the latest updates!: @thewhalestail_sf

The family- and dog-friendly space transforms JFK Promenade’s Golden Mile into a vibrant weekend destination filled with drinks, lawn games, public art, and curated local food trucks. Located just west of the Rose Garden near 14th Avenue East Meadow, the Whale’s Tail is open every Saturday and Sunday afternoon (noon to 6pm) during the summer, plus select holiday Mondays.

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*
*Free admission and entertainment for all ages. Dogs and bikes welcome. Food and beverages available for purchase.
Categories: **Annual Event**, *Top Pick*, Community, Eating & Drinking, Fun & Games, In Person, Kids & Families, Labor Day Weekend, Live Music, Memorial Day Weekend, Outdoors, Sports & Wellness
Venue: The Whale's Tale Garden Bar
Address: 14th Avenue East Meadow near the Rose Garden, JFK Promenade, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco

Sunday, May 24, 2026

8:00 am   “Memorial Day” Weekend Disco Inferno (SF)  FREE*
*Free w/ RSVP
9:30 am   SF City Guides Memorial Day Weekend 2026 (50+ Free Walking Tours)  FREE*
*Free, but donations are accepted. Some tours may be limited in size. RSVPs required for tours. Admission free might be required for non SF residents for Japanese Tea Garden during certain times.
9:40 am   Alcatraz City Cruises: Alcatraz & Angel Island Combination Tour (May 24)  $88
10:00 am   2026 San Francisco Carnaval Grand Parade  FREE*
*Free, but donations are accepted
10:00 am   “Rail Fair” Train Extravaganza at Ardenwood Historic Farm (May 23-25)  $16*
*Adults-$16, Seniors-$14, Kids-$13 age 4-17, 3 and under-Free
10:00 am   Artist Showcase w/ Red Umbrellas at Union Square Plaza (SF)  FREE
10:00 am   “Manny’s Neighborhood Trash Cleanup” w/ $1 Beer & Free Yoga Classes, Free Fries (SF)  FREE*
*Sign up on this TogetherSF Mobilize page: https://www.mobilize.us/togethersf/event/444979/
10:00 am   SFMOMA Free Day Including Special Matisse Exhibit  FREE
10:00 am   2026 San Francisco Carnaval Festival & Parade  FREE*
*Free, but donations are accepted
11:00 am   Sunday Brunch with SF Diner Club at “Chicken Fried Palace”  FREE*
*Food for purchase
11:00 am   Sunday Fun Days at Union Square Plaza (SF)  FREE
11:00 am   “Lindy in the Park” Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)  FREE*
*Weather permitting (rain cancels)
12:00 pm   “Free Oakland Up” Shop for Free Treasures (Every Friday-Sunday)  FREE*
*All outdoor items are free; one free indoor item per person per day, additional items for donation. Some plants and select treasures for sale.
12:00 pm   52nd Annual Muir Beach Volunteer Firefighters’ Barbecue  $10*
*Entry fee of $30 per vehicle, carpooling encouraged; $10 per person walk/bike-in
12:00 pm   SF’s “Sundays at the Beach” Free Yoga Day (Great Highway)  FREE
1:00 pm   Golden Gate Park Band’s Free Symphony in the Park: Armenian Culture Day  FREE*
*Free, but donations are welcome.
1:00 pm   “Chinese Americans’ Fight for Civil Liberties: Presentation & Panel Discussion  FREE
1:00 pm   FoodieLand Night Market 2026 at the Cow Palace (May 22-24)  $12*
*$12; Kids 5 & under are free
1:00 pm   Golden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party (SF)  FREE
2:00 pm   Performance: Terry Riley at 90: A Piano Celebration (SF Main Library)  
3:00 pm   Free Staged Reading: Mystery of Romeo + Juliet (Potrero Stage)  FREE*
*free with suggested donation
3:00 pm   Mahjong & Mixer at Union Square Plaza (SF)  FREE
4:30 pm   Free Reggae in the Park 2026 “Crucial Sundays” (Golden Gate Park)  FREE
6:00 pm   “HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)  FREE*
*Free with RSVP
7:00 pm   SF’s FREE Memorial Day Weekend Comedy Festival 2026 (May 22-25)  FREE*
*Free with RSVP. - 21+
7:00 pm   FREE: “Hayes Valley Comedy Night” Sunday at The Function (SF)  FREE*
*Exclusive free tickets with Eventbrite RSVP. Otherwise $20-25 at door. Please note like most comedy clubs, there is a two drink minimum per person
9:00 pm   Daft Disko Memorial Day Sunday  $25.67
10:00 pm   Afrodancehall Worldwide Carnival Series (SF)  $23.18*
*$33.85 GA | $23.18 Early bird tickets are live and the limit is 100 tickets | Fees included
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