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San Francisco August Festivals & Street Fairs
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Sunday, August 16, 2026

10:00 am   SF’s Free “Sundays at the Beach” Tai Chi Day (Great Highway)   FREE
10:00 am   SF’s 2026 Dahlia Competition in Golden Gate Park (Aug 15-16)   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   2026 West Coast Asian Foodie Fest in San Mateo (Aug 15-16)   $3.79
10:00 am   San Mateo’s Southeast Asian “Spice & Story” Festival w/ 100+ Food Booths (Aug. 15-16)   $12.22*
*Use code FUNCHEAP for exclusive 10% off tickets - Discounted tickets start at $12 for the Gallery Experience. The Full Experience starts at $25 and includes the live performance, story-inspired food tastings, and the Kampong Gallery. Every ticket also includes admission to two additional Asian food festivals at the same venue at no extra cost. Kids 7 & under come free.
10:00 am   Free 100th Annual Dahlia Show: SF’s Official Flower Blooms (Golden Gate Park)   FREE*
*No tickets needed. Open to the public
10:00 am   Martinez Art in the Park Festival 2026   FREE
10:00 am   SF’s Snowboard & Ski Trick Workshop w/ Pro Coaches & Trampolines (House of Air)   $40*
*Booking in advanced is recommended

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Sunday, August 16

San Mateo’s Southeast Asian “Spice & Story” Festival w/ 100+ Food Booths (Aug. 15-16)
San Mateo's Southeast Asian "Spice & Story" Festival w/ 100+ Food Booths (Aug. 15-16)

One ticket. Three festivals. Countless stories. What if you could taste the story you’re watching? Spice & Story brings Southeast Asian stories to life through an original 20-minute interactive play where audiences taste the food from the story, plus a living cultural gallery of contemporary ...

“HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)
Sunday, August 16 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:30 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 “Sundays at the Beach” Tai Chi Day (Great Highway)
Sunday, August 16 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE | The Great Highway
SF's Free "Sundays at the Beach" Tai Chi Day (Great Highway)

Join us for Tai Chi this Sunday! 10am at Judah and Great Highway Park This monthly course is for beginners and experienced students of tai chi alike. Plus, coffee is on us at @javabeachsf after the course. As a reminder, Sundays at the Beach is ...Monthly

SF’s 2026 Dahlia Competition in Golden Gate Park (Aug 15-16)
Sunday, August 16 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Hall of Flowers (GG Park)
SF's 2026 Dahlia Competition in Golden Gate Park (Aug 15-16)

Each summer on the third weekend in August, the Dahlia Society of California draws thousands of visitors to its annual flower show in the Hall of Flowers at Golden Gate Park’s County Fair Building. Growers from across California bring their finest blooms to compete for ...

Martinez Art in the Park Festival 2026
Sunday, August 16 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Susana Park
Martinez Art in the Park Festival 2026
The Martinez Arts Association (MAA) proudly presents the 55th annual Art in the Park, happening Sunday, August 16, from 10 AM to 5 PM at Susana Park in Martinez. This free, family-friendly event will feature more than 60 local artists showcasing fine art and crafts. Attendees can ...
2026 West Coast Asian Foodie Fest in San Mateo (Aug 15-16)
Sunday, August 16 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: $3.79 | San Mateo County Event Center
2026 West Coast Asian Foodie Fest in San Mateo (Aug 15-16)

This summer! Taste Asia in San Mateo: Food, Culture & Family Fun 🥢 Join us on August 15–16, 2026, at the San Mateo Event Center for two full days of hundreds of Asian food, live entertainment, cultural experiences, and family fun. ✨ One ticket gives ...

2026 Bell Plastics Open House + “Big Mike” Birthday: Pez, Barbie + Rare Toy Museum (Hayward)
Sunday, August 16 – 10:00 am - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Bell Plastics
2026 Bell Plastics Open House + "Big Mike" Birthday: Pez, Barbie + Rare Toy Museum (Hayward)
Bell Plastics wants to celebrate Big Mike’s birthday with you! Tour the Hayward Toy Museum exhibits (for free) including Pez, Mr. Potato Head, Mattel’s original Barbie Doll, and the very first Comic Book. Are you as excited as we are? Bring the family to this kid friendly event! We ...
“Manny’s Neighborhood Trash Cleanup” w/ $1 Beer & Free Yoga Classes, Free Fries (SF)
Sunday, August 16 – 10:00 am - Ends at 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Sign up on this TogetherSF Mobilize page: https://www.mobilize.us/togethersf/event/444979/
| Manny’s
"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

Free 100th Annual Dahlia Show: SF’s Official Flower Blooms (Golden Gate Park)
Sunday, August 16 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No tickets needed. Open to the public
| Hall of Flowers (GG Park)
Free 100th Annual Dahlia Show: SF’s Official Flower Blooms (Golden Gate Park)

Annual Dahlia Show – Centennial of the SF’s Official Flower Each summer, in the third weekend in August, the Dahlia Society of California draws thousands of visitors to its annual dahlia show in the enormous Hall of Flowers (9th Ave/Lincoln). Growers from all over the ...

Oakland Drag Parade
Sunday, August 16 – 10:30 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Frank Ogawa
Pride Parade & Festival Info Date: Sunday, August 16, 2026Parade: 10:30AM – Noon Route: The parade will kick off at 21st and Broadway and end at Clay street Festival: Noon – 6PMLocation: Frank Ogawa Plaza, Downtown Oakland Entry Gates:  14th Street & Broadway 12th Street & Clay
2026 Oakland Pride Parade & Festival
Sunday, August 16 – 10:30 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Parade is free to watch. Festival is $22 adults
| Frank H. Ogawa Plaza
2026 Oakland Pride Parade & Festival
Oakland Pride returns to Downtown Oakland on Sunday, August 16, with a free morning parade followed by a ticketed festival featuring live music, drag performances, food, community vendors, and LGBTQ+ programming across multiple stages. Oakland Pride Parade The Oakland Pride Parade runs from 10:30 a.m. to noon, ...
FOG India Independence Day Parade (Fremont)
Sunday, August 16 – 11:00 am - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*It's Free Parade showcasing Indian and Global culture
| Fremont Hall of Justice
FOG India Independence Day Parade (Fremont)
The FOG India Day Parade this year is on August 16, 2026 from 11am to 1pm in Fremont. Celebrate India’s 80th Independence Day and America’s 250th birthday. Featuring more than 100 parade entries, vibrant cultural displays, and participation from Indian regional groups and diverse communities ...
“Lindy in the Park” Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)
Sunday, August 16 – 11:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | 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

Lamorinda Idol – Youth Singing Competition (Orinda)
Lamorinda Idol – Youth Singing Competition (Orinda)
Lamorinda Idol – Youth Singing Competition Join us at the historic Orinda Theatre on Sunday, August 16, for the Lamorinda Idol 2026 Finals — a youth singing competition now celebrating 20 years. The event will feature 50+ soloists and groups performing throughout the day before a ...
Summer Fam Jam Extravaganza (Z Space)
Sunday, August 16 – 11:00 am - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| Z Space
Summer Fam Jam Extravaganza (Z Space)
Join Word for WordPlay for a joyful summer celebration filled with stories, theater games, creativity stations, music, laughter, and family fun for all ages. Step into a world where books come alive, imaginations run wild, and everyone gets to play. Whether you’re a future actor, an ...
3rd Annual Art of Community Festival + Waterfront Vintage Bazaar (Mare Island)
Sunday, August 16 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: $5*
*Pay at door or Eventbrite
| Mare Island Art Studios
3rd Annual Art of Community Festival + Waterfront Vintage Bazaar (Mare Island)
Make a Day of It on Historic Mare Island Looking for a fun Bay Area day trip? Come explore historic Mare Island on Sunday, August 16 for the inaugural Mare Island Art • Fashion • Vintage Bazaar—a waterfront marketplace celebrating art, vintage style, music, food, creativity, ...
“Free Oakland Up” Market: Shop for Free Treasures (Every Friday-Sunday)
"Free Oakland Up" Market: Shop for Free Treasures (Every Friday-Sunday)

Free Oakland UP, a Social Practice Project by Jocelyn Meggait, is open Fridays through Sundays from 12–4 PM, offering free materials for art, collage, and junk journals such as ephemera, electronics parts, books, and household goods. Outdoor items are entirely free to take (just don’t ...Every Sunday

Golden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party (SF)
Sunday, August 16 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 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

Golden Gate Park Band’s Symphony in the Park: Hungarian Culture
Sunday, August 16 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 2:45 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are welcome.
| Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)
Golden Gate Park Band's Symphony in the Park: Hungarian Culture

The Golden Gate Park Band presents its 144th season in Golden Gate Park’s music concourse. That’s right, this 30-piece symphony has been playing free concerts in Golden Gate Park since 1882. For 2026, the Golden Gate Park Band performs free weekly concerts most Sundays at 1 pm. ...Every Sunday

2026 Bay Area Int’l Deaf Dance Festival (Presidio Tunnel Tops)
Sunday, August 16 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Tunnel Tops (Presidio)
2026 Bay Area Int'l Deaf Dance Festival (Presidio Tunnel Tops)
Join us in the Presidio for the 14th annual Bay Area International Deaf Dance Festival organized by Urban Jazz Dance Company.  Enjoy live performances from Deaf, Deaf/Disabled, and hearing artists from across the world. Families are also invited to register for the youth workshop aimed at introducing participants to dance as a form of visual and embodied communication.  The workshop led by teaching artists, centers Deaf-led ...
San Francisco Rising Q&A with the Director (Main Library)
Sunday, August 16 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 5:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Koret Auditorium
San Francisco Rising Q&A with the Director (Main Library)
Watch San Francisco Rising, a documentary film that follows a year in the life of San Francisco in 2024 as it attempts to find its footing after an era of turmoil and tough headlines. Told through the voices of everyday residents; a homeless advocate, a ...

Monday, August 17

Free SF Comedy Show “Hayes Valley Comedy Night” at The Function (Every Monday)
Free SF Comedy Show "Hayes Valley Comedy Night" at The Function (Every Monday)

Welcome to the heart of laughter right on the edge of SF’s vibrant Hayes Valley district! Step into a world of hilarity and at the newest addition to the city’s comedy scene – a chic, upscale comedy club boasting avant-garde decor, an upstairs lounge and a roster of top-notch comedians. ...

Oakland’s Free “Town Biz” Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue)
Monday, August 17 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 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

SF’s Snowboard & Ski Trick Workshop w/ Pro Coaches & Trampolines (House of Air)
Monday, August 17 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: $40*
*Booking in advanced is recommended
| House of Air
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 ...

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

Tuesday, August 18

Toddler Tuesdays: Free Kids’ Music Fun (Union Square)
Tuesday, August 18 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free, all ages.
| Union Square Park
Toddler Tuesdays: Free Kids’ Music Fun (Union Square)
Bring your little ones for musical interactive activities, led on an alternating basis by JAMaROO Kids and Music Together of San Francisco. Toddler Tuesdays Tuesday, August 18, 2026 | 10a Union Square Plaza, 300 Powell St. SF FREE Full Schedule: August 11: Music Together of San Francisco  August 18: JAMaROO Kids  August 25: Music Together ...
Oakland’s “Mezcal & Mole” Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)
Tuesday, August 18 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Food/drink for purchase
| Mesa Maguey
Oakland's "Mezcal & Mole" Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)

Get ready for the return of HellaFunny comedy night to Temescal with a series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. This HellaFunny comedy show takes place at the just-opened Mesa Maguey, an upscale agave bar and Oaxcacan restaurant that’s a perfect date-night spot with lots ...Every Tuesday

$1 Margaritas & “Disco Taco Tuesday” at Underdogs (SoMa)
Tuesday, August 18 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No admission charge
| Underdogs Cantina
$1 Margaritas & "Disco Taco Tuesday" at Underdogs (SoMa)

Join us for a Disco Taco Tuesday at Underdogs Cantina with $1 MARGARITAS from 7:30pm – 8pm! $1 Margs & Disco Taco Tuesday at 7:30pm Underdogs Cantina, 128 King St. (Across from ballpark), SF FREE (No Cover) $1 MARGARITAS from 7:30pm – 8:00pm ...Every Tuesday

Free SF “Hayes Valley Comedy Night” at The Function (Every Tuesday)
Free SF "Hayes Valley Comedy Night" at The Function (Every Tuesday)

Welcome to the heart of laughter right on the edge of SF’s vibrant Hayes Valley district! Step into a world of hilarity and at the newest addition to the city’s comedy scene – a chic, upscale comedy club boasting avant-garde decor, an upstairs lounge and a roster of top-notch comedians. ...

People in Plazas: Melody Of China Trio Concert (SF)
Tuesday, August 18 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE | 101 California
People in Plazas: Melody Of China Trio Concert (SF)

This free annual outdoor music festival “People in Plazas” (PiP), typically puts on over 130 free lunchtime concerts featuring an array of different styles from July to September in over 15 different public plazas on or near Market Street from the Embarcadero to Fourth Street. “People ...