Sunday, January 18
SF’s “Civic Symphony” Free Concerts (2025/26)
The San Francisco Civic Music Association presents “Civic Symphony” free concerts from Nov. 2, 2025-June 7, 2026 at Herbst Theatre! In 1931, Mrs. Sigmund Stern created the San Francisco Civic Symphony, with the support of Dr. Josephine Randall, who was the first director of the ...
SF’s “Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service” 2026 Volunteering Weekend (Jan. 16-19)
Take part in this National Day of Service to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Join us in January to make MLK Day a “day on, not a day off”. We’ll be celebrating the Civil Rights leader’s life and legacy all weekend with volunteer ...
50+ Free Guided Walking Tours of San Francisco (MLK Weekend 2026)
San Francisco City Guides offer free guided walking tours of many different neighborhoods in the city and will be offering a full slate of free tours over MLK weekend. 2026 MLK Weekend Tour Schedule All walks are free, although donations to the tour guides are, of ...
“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
SF’s Free “Sundays at the Beach” Tai Chi Day (Great Highway)
Sunday, January 18 – 10:00 am |
Cost: FREE | The 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
“Claude Forever”: Celebration of Life for Albino Gator in Golden Gate Park
Sunday, January 18 – 11:00 am - Ends at 1:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Golden Gate Park (Bandshell)
San Francisco is honoring Claude, the beloved albino alligator who called the California Academy of Sciences home for nearly two decades. Join the community for a Celebration of Life on Sunday, January 18, 2026 at Golden Gate Park for a free outdoor celebration with stories, music, ...
Rare Studio Ghibli Experience Pops Up in San Jose (Jan. 9 – Feb. 8)
Sunday, January 18 – 11:00 am - Ends at 7:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Santana Row
Fans of Studio Ghibli have a magical reason to visit San Jose’s Santana Row this winter. From January 9 through February 8, 2026 the Studio Ghibli Collection Pop-Up Shop brings a curated selection of official merch straight from Japan to the Bay. Inside, you will ...
“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
Divine Forces: Exploring the Power of the Orishas
Sunday, January 18 – 12:30 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | SF Public Library Main Branch
Join us for Divine Forces: Exploring the Power of the Orishas, a transformative, cultural gathering celebrating Yoruba spirituality, African diasporic traditions, and the enduring power of divine forces as sources of healing, resistance, and creative inspiration.
Hosted by the African American Center of the San Francisco Public Library, ...
Golden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party (SF)
Sunday, January 18 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Skatin' Place
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
2026 Napa Lighted Art Festival w/ Special Projection Artwork (Jan. 17 – Feb. 15)
Sunday, January 18 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Downtown Napa
The Napa Lighted Art Festival is a celebration of creative arts, technology and lights, and supports innovative techniques using light and light technologies as a growing art medium. This walkable outdoor experience is free in Downtown Napa, featuring 15 lighted art installations for 5 weeks ...
Monday, January 19
Walnut Creek on Ice (‘Til Jan. 19, 2026)
Celebrate 20 years of winter magic at Walnut Creek on Ice! Our beloved holiday tradition returns to Civic Park for another season of skating, laughter, and frosty fun in the heart of Downtown Walnut Creek. Glide beneath the lights, cozy up by the firepits, and ...
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
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
Free California State Parks Day for MLK Day
Monday, January 19 – 8:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | California State Parks
Governor Newsom announces free entry to California State Parks on MLK Day — as Trump swaps the “free day” for his birthday and whitewashes civil rights history from National Parks | Governor of California
SF’s MLK Jr Day 2026 Festivals & Marches (Jan. 13-19)
The NorcalMLK Foundation announces the events for the 2026 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration.
The Northern California Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Foundation has announced the events for the 2026 Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.
“We are excited about our celebration events for MLK2026. Our ...
SF’s “Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service” 2026 Volunteering
Take part in this National Day of Service to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Join us in January to make MLK Day a “day on, not a day off”. We’ll be celebrating the Civil Rights leader’s life and legacy all weekend with volunteer ...
MLK 2026 Celebration Train: Free Caltrain & BART Rides to SF’s MLK Day Festival
Monday, January 19 – 8:30 am - Ends at 7:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | All Over the Bay Area
Each year the NorcalMLK Foundation partners with local and regional transportation agencies to provide commemorative transportation to and from the celebration events.
The NorcalMLK Foundation’s MLK Transportation Program, in collaboration with Bay Area transit systems including Caltrain, BART SFMTA, and Golden Gate Ferries, is a vital ...
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
50+ Free Guided Walking Tours of San Francisco (MLK Weekend 2026)
San Francisco City Guides offer free guided walking tours of many different neighborhoods in the city and will be offering a full slate of free tours over MLK weekend. 2026 MLK Weekend Tour Schedule All walks are free, although donations to the tour guides are, of ...
Final Day to Ice Skate at Union Square’s Holiday Ice Rink (2025/26 Winter Season)
Monday, January 19 – All Day |
Cost: $22 | Union Square Park
One of San Francisco’s favorite holiday traditions returns for the 2025-26 holiday season. Since 2008, The Safeway Holiday Ice Rink in Union Square has delighted children and adults with its holiday-themed ice park located in Union Square. Gather your family and friends for a beloved ...
“IlluminOdyssey” Interactive Winter Light Experience
lluminOdyssey is back! Catch the light November 15, 2025 through January 25, 2026. Inspired by the science of light, IlluminOdyssey is an immersive, interactive installation that will mesmerize kids and adults of all ages*. CuriOdyssey’s four-level Redwood Hall will transform into a glowing forest of ...
MLK Jr. Day of Service at Yerba Buena Gardens
Please visit https://yerbabuenagardens.org/support/volunteer/ to learn how you can show up for the national MLK, Jr. Day of Service. We’ll be planting butterfly-friendly perennials in Cho-En (the butterfly garden near the Stone Stage at Yerba Buena Gardens) from 10am to noon. We’ll wrap up just as ...
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Free Community Day
Monday, January 19 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Museum of the African Diaspora
MoAD will celebrate the national observance of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday as a Day of Service, providing FREE admission to the museum and programs throughout the day. Through art, performance and music, our special guests will help us reflect on the ...
MoAD Free Museum Day on MLK Day 2026 (SF)
Monday, January 19 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Museum of the African Diaspora
MoAD will celebrate the national observance of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday as a Day of Service, providing free admission to the museum and programs throughout the day. Through art, performance and music, our special guests will help us reflect on the ...
MLK Day Literary Liberation Throwdown (Oakland)
Monday, January 19 – 11:00 am |
Cost: FREE | Oakland City Church
Get ready to have your spirit stirred and your mind awakened. In a powerful commemoration of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a revolutionary ensemble is set to shake Oakland. This is not a quiet contemplation. This is a literary throwdown— a must-be-there convergence ...
2026 MLK Jr. Day Music Festival at Yerba Buena Gardens (SF)
Monday, January 19 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 3:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Gardens (Esplanade)
The MLK2026 Music Festival celebrates its fourteenth year, featuring award-winning artists and performers on the main stage at San Francisco’s Yerba Buena Gardens.
The NorcalMLK Foundation’s MLK Music Festival is a spectacular celebration of artistry, culture, and unity that takes center stage during our annual MLK ...
San Jose’s Holiday Ice Rink “Skate Under the Palms” Final Day
Located at 120 S. Market St., the downtown San Jose rink opens on Wednesday, November 26, and operates daily through January 19, 2026. Skate in true California style. A local tradition since 1994, Skate Under the Palms, formerly known as Downtown Ice in San Jose, ...
2026 Napa Lighted Art Festival w/ Special Projection Artwork (Jan. 17 – Feb. 15)
Monday, January 19 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Downtown Napa
The Napa Lighted Art Festival is a celebration of creative arts, technology and lights, and supports innovative techniques using light and light technologies as a growing art medium. This walkable outdoor experience is free in Downtown Napa, featuring 15 lighted art installations for 5 weeks ...
Tuesday, January 20
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
Brand New, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches
Artsy Fartsy, Brand New, San Francisco
Artsy Fartsy, Brand New, San Francisco
Reopening, Travel
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