"California Henge": San Francisco’s Natural Light Show (April 9)
Bay Area Favorites, San Francisco, Wow
"California Henge": San Francisco’s Natural Light Show (April 9)
A twice-yearly phenomenon turns California Street into the perfect frame for the Bay Bridge at sunrise
San Francisco's Spring Festivals & Street Fairs 2026
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Get Out: Events, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco
San Francisco's Spring Festivals & Street Fairs 2026
Look forward to Easter celebrations, Cherry Blossom festivals, Carnaval and more!
New Irish Cultural District Coming to SF?
City Insight, San Francisco
New Irish Cultural District Coming to SF?
The Sunset will likely be home to the city’s first Irish Cultural District.

Sunday, April 5

SF’s 103rd Easter Sunrise Service atop Mt. Davidson: City’s Highest Peak (2026)
Sunday, April 5 – 6:30 am | Cost: FREE | Mount Davidson Summit Cross
SF’s 103rd Easter Sunrise Service atop Mt. Davidson: City's Highest Peak (2026)

San Francisco’s grandest Easter morning tradition gets under way at 6:30 am on Sunday, April 5, 2026 for the annual Sunrise Service at Mount Davidson Cross. In keeping with tradition, Mt. Davidson Cross will be illuminated on Saturday, April 4, 2026 from sunset to sunrise. ...

SF’s Japanese Tea Garden “Peak” Cherry Blossom Bloom (March-April)
SF's Japanese Tea Garden "Peak" Cherry Blossom Bloom (March-April)

One of spring’s most fleeting spectacles is happening right now in Golden Gate Park. The Japanese Tea Garden hit peak cherry blossom bloom on March 20, 2026, which means this is the week to go. About 60 cherry trees are flowering in rolling waves of ...

SF’s Easter In the Park & Hunky Jesus Contest 2026 (Dolores Park)
Sunday, April 5 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Donations greatly appreciated
| Mission Dolores Park
SF's Easter In the Park & Hunky Jesus Contest 2026 (Dolores Park)
The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, San Francisco’s beloved and satirical drag nuns, host their Annual Easter in the Park celebration on April 5, 2026, marking their 47th Anniversary. The Sisters Easter Celebration at Dolores Park 2026 Sunday, April 5, 2026 | 10 am to 4pm Mission Dolores Park, ...
Asian Art Museum: Free Admission Day (Every First Sunday)
Sunday, April 5 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Special exhibitions may require separate admission surcharge
| Asian Art Museum
Asian Art Museum: Free Admission Day (Every First Sunday)

Through the power of art, the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco brings the diverse cultures of Asia to life. Located in the heart of San Francisco, the museum is home to one of the world’s finest collections of Asian art, boasting more than 18,000 ...Monthly

Bank of America’s “Museums On Us” Free Museum Weekend (2026)
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

“Manny’s Neighborhood Trash Cleanup” w/ $1 Beer & Free Yoga Classes, Free Fries (SF)
"Manny's Neighborhood Trash Cleanup" w/ $1 Beer & Free Yoga Classes, Free Fries (SF)

Tired? Sunday Funday. Wired? Sunday done-day. Make our neighborhood better, brunch with cool people (sorry not sorry, we’re biased), get deals to some fave local spots, and wrap it up before the Sunday Scaries hit with an easy hour of picking up trash around our ...Every Sunday

$15 Admission to SFMOMA (March 2-April 17, 2026)
Sunday, April 5 – 10:00 am | Cost: $15 | SFMOMA
$15 Admission to SFMOMA (March 2-April 17, 2026)

SFMOMA is offering discounted $15 general admission from March 2-April 17, 2026, giving visitors full access to the museum at nearly half the regular price. The limited-time deal arrives as the museum prepares to unveil Reimagined: The Fisher Collection at 10, a major reinstallation featuring ...

SF’s Elegant 2026 “Easter Bonnet” Parade (Washington Square Park)
Sunday, April 5 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Event is free with RSVP. Donations welcome. Picnic's are encouraged.
| Washington Square Park
SF's Elegant 2026 "Easter Bonnet" Parade (Washington Square Park)
The Easter Bonnet Parade traces its roots to 19th-century New York, when families would attend Easter Sunday services and then stroll down Fifth Avenue in newly tailored spring attire. Over time, the tradition evolved into a public promenade celebrating millinery, craftsmanship, and personal style. It ...
“Lindy in the Park” Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)
Sunday, April 5 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Weather permitting (rain cancels)
| JFK Drive Lindy Hop Spot
"Lindy in the Park" Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)

Get ready to swing in Golden Gate Park every sunny Sunday at “Lindy in the Park,” a weekly free event near the de Young Museum, when the streets of Golden Gate Park are closed to traffic and the dancers take over. This in person event resumed ...Every Sunday

Oakland Museum of California’s Free First Sundays (OMCA)
Sunday, April 5 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission; additional $6 fee for access to special exhibitions
| OMCA (Oakland Museum of California)
Oakland Museum of California's Free First Sundays (OMCA)

The Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) brings together collections of art, history, and natural science under one roof to tell the extraordinary stories of California and its people. First Sundays at OMCA Every first Sunday of the month, General Admission to OMCA’s Galleries of California ...Monthly

SF’s “Head West” Marketplace at the Ferry Building (Every 1st Sunday)
Sunday, April 5 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Ferry Building
SF's "Head West" Marketplace at the Ferry Building (Every 1st Sunday)

Come for the Marketplace, stay for the experience! HEAD WEST is a marketplace for emerging + established local brands and small businesses. From hand-made ceramics to locally sourced vintage, there are always new categories of goods available to explore. Marketplaces becomes a destination to not ...Monthly

“Castro Art Mart” Mini Block Party on Noe St. (Every First Sunday)
Sunday, April 5 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Market & Noe
"Castro Art Mart" Mini Block Party on Noe St. (Every First Sunday)

The Castro Art Mart Features LGBTQ Artists, Live Music, and Drag Performances every 1st Sunday of the month on Noe St and Market St (Next to the Lookout Bar), 11-5pm. Come enjoy this Free, Family & Friendly event hosted by Castro Merchants, while supporting local artists, ...Monthly

Doc’s Easter Egg Adventure + Free Popsicles (Calistoga)
Sunday, April 5 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Dr. Wilkinson’s Backyard Resort and Mineral Springs
Doc's Easter Egg Adventure + Free Popsicles (Calistoga)
Celebrate Easter weekend in Calistoga with Doc’s Golden Egg Getaway at Dr. Wilkinson’s Backyard Resort & Mineral Springs, a playful, wellness-inspired take on the traditional egg hunt. Festivities begin Saturday with a complimentary egg decorating station in the Backyard (11:00 AM–3:00 PM), featuring natural dyes made ...
“Head West” Craft Fair w/ 50+ Makers (SF Ferry Building)
Sunday, April 5 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free Entry For All
| SF Ferry Building
"Head West" Craft Fair w/ 50+ Makers (SF Ferry Building)
HEAD WEST at the SF Ferry Building 50+ Makers, Crafters, Artists, Designers + Vintage w/ Live, Local Music Next Up: Sunday, April 5th from 11am-5pm Back Plaza, SF Ferry Building First Sundays Each Month, March to December
SF’s “Easter Weekend at PIER 39” (April 4-5)
SF’s "Easter Weekend at PIER 39" (April 4-5)

Easter Weekend at PIER 39! Celebrate Springtime at The PIER! On April 4th and 5th, bring your family for FREE photos with the Easter Bunny from 12-4pm, located on Level 1 across from Trish’s Mini Donuts. Additionally, enjoy free family-friendly entertainment throughout the weekend (see ...

“Easter at The Box Shop” Sunday Open House w/ 130+ Murals (SF)
Sunday, April 5 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*donations to our nonprofit gratefully accepted
| The Box Shop
"Easter at The Box Shop" Sunday Open House w/ 130+ Murals (SF)
Celebrate Easter with us at The Box Shop! The Bunny is Back – with a classic Easter Egg Hunt for the kiddos. Get your friends-and-family portraits taken with the Bunny in front of our 130+ original murals. Artist Alejandra Rassvetaieff leads our Art Table where all ages can ...
Golden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party (SF)
Sunday, April 5 – 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Skatin' Place
Golden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party (SF)

There is a place in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park that is heaven for Bay Area inline skaters and roller skaters who like to boogie to the funky beat on wheels. The Godfather of Skate brings his mobile DJ unit and plays groovy tunes for ...Every Sunday

SF’s “Bring Your Own Big Wheel” Race on Easter Sunday 2026 (Potrero Hill)
Sunday, April 5 – 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to watch; but $10-$20 suggested donations are requested to race.
| 20th and Vermont
SF's "Bring Your Own Big Wheel" Race on Easter Sunday 2026 (Potrero Hill)
What’s that sound kids? It’s the sound of Big Wheels rolling.  Watch dozens of contestants at Bring Your Own Big Wheel (BYOBW) risk humiliation and serious injury racing their big wheels (those giant plastic tricycles from when we were kids – no rubber wheels allowed) down the ...
SF’s Free “Sundays at the Beach” Chair Yoga Day (Great Highway)
Sunday, April 5 – 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The Great Highway
SF's Free "Sundays at the Beach" Chair Yoga Day (Great Highway)

Welcome to Sundays at the Beach! With help from @avenuegreenlight and our friends across the neighborhood, we’re excited to bring free community events to Great Highway Park every weekend for the next year. 1st Sunday: Chair Yoga, 2pm @ Irving 2nd Sunday: Live Music, 1-3 ...Monthly

Easter Sunday’s Free Reggae in the Park (Golden Gate Park)
Sunday, April 5 – 4:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)
Easter Sunday's Free Reggae in the Park (Golden Gate Park)

Free live music is back in the park. Illuminate LIVE returns to the Golden Gate Bandshell in Golden Gate Park on Sunday, March 1, 2026, launching its sixth season of free outdoor concerts with more than 125 performances scheduled through mid-November. The long-running series has ...

Oakland FREE Easter Comedy Festival 2026 (April 5-6)
Sunday, April 5 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP 21+
| Mesa Maguey
Oakland FREE Easter Comedy Festival 2026 (April 5-6)

Stand-up Easter Sunday and Monday in Temescal. Top comics, great drinks, and real night out energy. Easter weekend in Oakland gets a comedy upgrade. FREE tickets for first 30 people – RSVP on Eventbrite (21+) Join us for two nights of stand-up featuring some of ...

“HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)
Sunday, April 5 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| Mesa Maguey
"HellaSecret" Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)

Secret pop-up comedy show at a new bar in Temescal in Oakland Get ready for the return of our “HellaSecret” comedy show in Oakland. A new series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a venue and you’ll ...

SF’s Free Easter Sunday Comedy Festival (2026)
Sunday, April 5 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| The Function
SF's Free Easter Sunday Comedy Festival (2026)

SF’s Easter Weekend Comedy Fest hits The Function. Killer lineups, cocktails, and real night out energy. April 3–6. Easter weekend in San Francisco is a little unhinged in the best way… Big Wheel races flying down Potrero Hill, the wild Hunky Jesus Contest in Dolores ...

Monday, April 6

Outer Sunset Morning Cleanup + Free Coffee for Volunteers
Outer Sunset Morning Cleanup + Free Coffee for Volunteers
Meet at Andytown Coffee Roasters (3629 Taraval St) to grab our supplies and form our crew. Then, cleaning will occur from 8:00am to 9:00am around the neighborhood. Stay afterwards for a FREE coffee and to meet fellow volunteers. Sign up on this Civic Joy Fund Mobilize page, ...
Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)
Japanese Tea Garden's Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)

The Japanese Tea Garden provides visitors from around the world with an opportunity to experience the natural beauty, tranquility, and harmony of a Japanese-style garden in the heart of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. Originally created as a “Japanese Village” exhibit for the 1894 California ...Every Monday

Monday Night Free Comedy Show at SF’s Newest Comedy Club (The Function)
Monday Night Free Comedy Show at SF's Newest Comedy Club (The Function)

San Francisco’s newest comedy club & cocktail lounge brings comedy and nightlife back to Market Street. Co-owned by comedian Stroy Moyd. Be among the first to check out THE FUNCTION – San Francisco’s brand new full-time comedy club bringing back stand-up comedy and nightlife to ...Every Monday

SF’s Free Easter Monday Comedy Festival (2026)
Monday, April 6 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| The Function
SF's Free Easter Monday Comedy Festival (2026)

SF’s Easter Weekend Comedy Fest hits The Function. Killer lineups, cocktails, and real night out energy. April 3–6. Easter weekend in San Francisco is a little unhinged in the best way… Big Wheel races flying down Potrero Hill, the wild Hunky Jesus Contest in Dolores ...

Oakland FREE Easter Monday Comedy Festival 2026
Monday, April 6 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP 21+
| Mesa Maguey
Oakland FREE Easter Monday Comedy Festival 2026

Stand-up Easter Sunday and Monday in Temescal. Top comics, great drinks, and real night out energy. Easter weekend in Oakland gets a comedy upgrade. FREE tickets for first 30 people – RSVP on Eventbrite (21+) Join us for two nights of stand-up featuring some of ...

Oakland’s Free “Town Biz” Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue)
Monday, April 6 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Food/drink for purchase
| Mesa Maguey
Oakland’s Free "Town Biz" Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue)

Get ready for TownBiz Comedy Night in Oakland’s Temescal neighborhood—a celebration of Oakland comedy and culture with a series of pop-up live shows across the Bay by HellaFunny. This HellaFunny comedy night takes place at the just-opened Mesa Maguey, an upscale agave bar and Oaxcacan restaurant that’s a perfect date-night ...Every Monday

Tuesday, April 7

“Legion of Honor” Museum Free Day (First Tuesdays)
"Legion of Honor" Museum Free Day (First Tuesdays)

The Legion of Honor displays a collection of 4,000 years of ancient and European art in an exquisite Beaux-Arts building in an unforgettable setting overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge. Normally, general admission is $20 for adults, but on the first Tuesday of the month, admission ...Monthly