Earth Day 2026 Festivals & How to Volunteer
Causes, Fairs & Festivals, Green
Earth Day 2026 Festivals & How to Volunteer
The Bay Area goes green with fairs, festivals, naked bike rides & volunteer opportunities
Your Guide to 420 Day Around the Bay
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Your Guide to 420 Day Around the Bay
Hey, what's the smell coming from Golden Gate Park?
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!
SF’s Free Stern Grove Concerts Back for 2026 (Full Lineup)
Only in San Francisco, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches
SF’s Free Stern Grove Concerts Back for 2026 (Full Lineup)
Check out the full 2026 lineup including Public Enemy, Japanese Breakfast - plus all of the free ticket lottery RSVP dates
Free Museum Days in San Francisco + Bay Area (2026)
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Free Museum Days in San Francisco + Bay Area (2026)
Our guide to the best free monthly museum days in the Bay Area for 2026

Saturday, April 18, 2026

8:00 am   2026 US Quadball Cup (Roseville)   $35*
*General Admission day ticket: $35 Weekend Pass $55
9:00 am   SF’s National Golden Gate Parks Earth Day + Spring “Days of Service” 2026 (April 18-26)   FREE*
*Registration Required
9:00 am   Prentiss Street FREE Garage Sale – Yes, Everything’s Free (Bernal Heights)   FREE
9:30 am   Free “Legion of Honor” Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)   FREE*
*Free general admission to Bay Area residents. Valid ID or proof of residency required. This offer applies only to the permanent collection galleries. Timed advanced tickets required
9:30 am   Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)   FREE*
*Free general admission to Bay Area residents. Valid ID or proof of residency required. This offer applies only to the permanent collection galleries. Advanced timed tickets required.
9:30 am   Free 2-Mile “Walk for Epilepsy” SF at China Basin   FREE
10:00 am   Free Chinatown Mural Tour: Art + Culture Experience (SF)   FREE*
*RSVP required
10:00 am   Free Drive-Up Drop-Off Shred Event (SF)   FREE*
*Totally free - Shredding service provided for residents and local businesses

Pick Date

Saturday, April 18

SF’s “Secondhand Saturday” 2026 w/ Sunset Mercantile (Season Launch)
Saturday, April 18 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free Admission
| Sunset Community Mercantile
SF's "Secondhand Saturday" 2026 w/ Sunset Mercantile (Season Launch)

Launching April 18th, one of San Francisco’s favorite vintage and makers market is returning for it’s fifth season! Come celebrate Earth Day at the 2026 season launch of Secondhand Saturday! A curated, stylish, and modern take on the traditional flea market, featuring over 60 vintage ...Monthly

SF’s Free Creativity Festival at Yerba Buena Gardens (2026)
Saturday, April 18 – 10:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: *
*Free
| Children's Creativity Museum
SF’s Free Creativity Festival at Yerba Buena Gardens (2026)
Creativity Festival 2026 at Yerba Buena Gardens! Get ready for a day full of fun, inspiration, and all things creative at the Creativity Festival. Enjoy family-friendly activities at the Children’s Creativity Museum’s FREE Creativity Festival on April 18, from 10am-2pm at Yerba Buena Gardens. The event features ...
San Francisco Waldorf Art Show & Celebration 2026 (Fort Mason)
San Francisco Waldorf Art Show & Celebration 2026 (Fort Mason)
Please join us for our upcoming Art Show on Saturday, April 18th at the Store House in Fort Mason. It will be a heartfelt celebration of creativity from across the SF Waldorf community. The gallery will offer for sale one-of-a-kind, original works handcrafted by our students, ...
North Shattuck Swap n’ Shop + Earth Day Pre-Party (Berkeley)
Saturday, April 18 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*All ages
| North Shattuck District
North Shattuck Swap n’ Shop + Earth Day Pre-Party (Berkeley)
Join the earth-loving fun across multiple locations in the Shattuck & Vine area of North Berkeley at the Swap ’n Shop! Show your commitment to sustainability and join a lively Earth Day pre-party in North Berkeley featuring community swaps, sidewalk sales, and a festive after-party celebrating ...
2026 San Francisco Boba Festival (Ocean Avenue)
Saturday, April 18 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: $17.83*
*Early bird Tickets start at 17.83. Each ticket includes all tastings and drink samples + $10 Shop & Dine Vouchers
| Check-in: Ocean Avenue Association
2026 San Francisco Boba Festival (Ocean Avenue)
Due to popular demand, the Ocean Avenue Boba Festival is back! Join us for a fun, walkable tasting experience through the Ingleside neighborhood, where you’ll sip your way through some of Ocean Avenue’s best boba and drink spots—each offering a signature drink just for this event. 2026 ...
50% Off Tix: SF’s Hit New Play “Flex” by Candrice Jones (Mar. 26-May 2)
Saturday, April 18 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: $30*
*Save 50% OFF tickets with code FUNCHEAP
| San Francisco Playhouse
50% Off Tix: SF's Hit New Play "Flex" by Candrice Jones (Mar. 26-May 2)

Written by acclaimed playwright Candrice Jones, one of the most exciting new voices in American theatre, this raw, electric new play explores resilience, identity, and the power of a team to rise together. In a forgotten town in rural Arkansas, a high school girls basketball ...

San Francisco 420 Weekend FREE Comedy Festival (April 17-20)
Saturday, April 18 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free w/ promo code FUNCHEAP on the check out / order summary page
| The Function
San Francisco 420 Weekend FREE Comedy Festival (April 17-20)

Golden Gate Park’s 420 fest might be canceled this year… but the laughs aren’t. We’re running a full 420 Comedy Festival all weekend at The Function, SF’s first and only Black-owned comedy club and cocktail lounge. Expect great shows, strong lineups (w/ comics you’d typically see at Punch ...

“Crazy Funny Asians” Free Comedy Showcase (SF)
"Crazy Funny Asians" Free Comedy Showcase (SF)

Inspired by the blockbuster movie, see some of the Bay Area’s top comedians at San Francisco’s Crazy Funny Asians comedy showcase, presented by Funcheap and HellaFunny. Let’s celebrate the Bay’s Asian-American culture and heritage with laughs at SF’s brand new comedy club on Market St – ...Every Saturday

“HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)
"HellaSecret" Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)

Get ready for our “HellaSecret” speakeasy comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a venue and you’ll get an email with the secret location. This HellaSecret comedy show takes place in a ...

“Golden Gate Comedy Night” SF’s Most Intimate Comedy Club
Saturday, April 18 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. 21+
| The Function
"Golden Gate Comedy Night" SF's Most Intimate Comedy Club

See top comics you’d normally see at Punch Line, Cobbs and SF Sketchfest up close at intimate comedy club in the heart of downtown SF. Looking for a real San Francisco comedy experience? Golden Gate Comedy Night is your go-to show – a sharp, fast-moving showcase of the Bay ...

$5 Off: “The Confessional” SF’s Wild “Sins & Secrets” Improv Comedy Show
Saturday, April 18 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: $11.94*
*$5 off with secret code FUNCHEAP (normally $17.12) No added ticketing fees. No Drink Minimum
| Endgames Improv Theater & Bar (SF)
$5 Off: "The Confessional" SF's Wild "Sins & Secrets" Improv Comedy Show

From the mild to the wild, all of us have guilty pleasures, moments of being bad, and the down right awful. Audiences submit written sins and secrets, and we weave a fully improvised comedy show. Don’t worry, it’s anonymous. No one will know about the ...

“Puff Puff Laugh” SF’s Cannabis Lounge Comedy Show (Moe Greens)
"Puff Puff Laugh" SF's Cannabis Lounge Comedy Show (Moe Greens)

Puff Puff Laugh is Back! And now we’re on Saturdays! HellaFunny is taking over one of SF’s premier cannabis lounges, Moe Greens, for a night of “Puff Puff Laugh.” That’s right… it’s the only comedy show in San Francisco where you can (legally in California) get high ...Every Saturday

$5 Off: “Your Fucked Up Relationship” Live in SF (Every Friday & Saturday)
Saturday, April 18 – 9:00 pm - Ends at 10:15 pm | Cost: $16.37*
*$5 off with secret code FUNCHEAP (normally $21.49) No added ticketing fees. No Drink Minimum
| Endgames Improv Theater & Bar (SF)
$5 Off: "Your Fucked Up Relationship" Live in SF (Every Friday & Saturday)

Since 2011, San Francisco’s hottest improv show remains “Your Fucked Up Relationship.” — Improvised scenes inspired by your ridiculous, fucked up relationships. Everyone has had at least one. You tell us your story, we show you ours. You laugh, we laugh, and we all hook ...

Free Tix: HellaSecret “Desi Comedy Night” Live in SF (7p + 9p)
Saturday, April 18 – 9:00 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP for first 100 people. $25 at door without RSVP
| Secret Location (SF)
Free Tix: HellaSecret "Desi Comedy Night" Live in SF (7p + 9p)

It’s the return of San Francisco’s only weekly HellaDesi Comedy Night with HellaFunny and Funcheap at a HellaSecret comedy venue with easy access to BART. See a showcase of some of the Bay Area’s top comedians of Indian, Pakistani, Sri Lankan, Bangladeshi, Afghan, and South Asian descent ...Every Saturday

SF Neo-Futurists “The Infinite Wrench” (30 Plays in 60 Minutes, every Fri & Sat)
SF Neo-Futurists “The Infinite Wrench” (30 Plays in 60 Minutes, every Fri & Sat)

See the show the SF Chronicle calls one of 22 San Francisco things everyone must do! 50 weekends a year, the critically-acclaimed San Francisco Neo-Futurists present The Infinite Wrench, an attempt to perform 30 bite-sized plays in a frantic race against the clock, in an ...

SF’s Late Night Stand-Up Comedy Olympics (SF vs. Oakland)
Saturday, April 18 – 10:00 pm - Ends at 11:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| The Function
SF's Late Night Stand-Up Comedy Olympics (SF vs. Oakland)

Welcome to The HellaFunny Olympics where the best San Francisco comedians go head-to-head against the best Oakland comedians in a classic Battle of the Bay. Who will win? You decide! Teams of comedians representing their city will engage in an epic joke off, trading jokes back and forth until ...Every Saturday

Prentiss Street FREE Garage Sale – Yes, Everything’s Free (Bernal Heights)
Saturday, April 18 – 9:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Prentiss Street, multiple blocks
Prentiss Street FREE Garage Sale - Yes, Everything's Free (Bernal Heights)
Leave your wallets at home and join us this Saturday for the Prentiss Street FREE Garage Sale! Multiple households on Prentiss Street between Jarboe and Chapman (in Bernal Heights) will be giving away all kinds of good stuff. Just like a garage sale, but everything’s ...
SF’s National Golden Gate Parks Earth Day + Spring “Days of Service” 2026 (April 18-26)
Saturday, April 18 – 9:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Registration Required
| Golden Gate National Recreation Area
SF's National Golden Gate Parks Earth Day + Spring "Days of Service" 2026 (April 18-26)
Celebrate Earth Day by giving back with the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy! Join us in honoring Earth Day and National Volunteer Week through hands-on volunteer opportunities in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Learn how environmental conservation, park stewardship, recreation, and science work together ...
Free 2-Mile “Walk for Epilepsy” SF at China Basin
Saturday, April 18 – 9:30 am - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE | China Basin Park
Free 2-Mile "Walk for Epilepsy" SF at China Basin
Join the 5th annual Walk for Epilepsy. We’ll gather at China Basin with activities, vendors, education, and community for adults and children. Walk: We’ll walk along the scenic Bay Trail, cross the historic Lefty O’Doul Bridge, loop around Giants Stadium and McCovey Cove, and return to ...
Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)
Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)

, the de Young offers free general admission to the permanent galleries to Bay Area residents. Please note that admission to any special exhibits is not included nor discounted and will require the full admission price. Saturdays feature engaging art experiences for the entire family, ...Every Saturday

Free “Legion of Honor” Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)
Free "Legion of Honor" Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)

 the Legion of Honor offers free general admission to the permanent galleries to Bay Area residents. Advanced tickets are required, and capacity is limited due to COVID-19 precautions. Please note that admission to any special exhibits is not included nor discounted and will require ...Every Saturday

Butter & Egg Days Parade & Festival 2026 (Downtown Petaluma)
Saturday, April 18 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Historic Downtown Petaluma
Butter & Egg Days Parade & Festival 2026 (Downtown Petaluma)
Theme: “America’s Birthday – Petaluma Style” Celebrating 250 years of independence, ingenuity, and small-town pride. “Americas’ Birthday – Petaluma Style” celebrates the nation’s 250th Birthday by honoring Petaluma’s deep agricultural roots and hometown spirit. This 43rd Annual Butter & Egg Days Parade recognizes the farmers, families, immigrants, ...
Secondhand Saturdays
Saturday, April 18 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*https://www.eventbrite.com/e/secondhand-saturdays-tickets-1984907740484?aff=oddtdtcreator
| 37th and Ortega (SF)
Secondhand Saturdays
A curated, stylish and modern version of your traditional flea market with over 60 vintage vendors, makers and artists. Enjoy live music from local musicians, food trucks, workshops and rotating family-friendly activities for all ages to enjoy, every third Saturday from April- November.
Sausalito Free Events: Citywide Yard Sale, Yacht Rock + Block Party (Spring 2026)
Saturday, April 18 – 10:00 am - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*https://www.tivolidecor.com/events
| Downtown Sausalito
Sausalito Free Events: Citywide Yard Sale, Yacht Rock + Block Party (Spring 2026)
This Saturday is a wonderful day to make a trip to Sausalito or to come over the bridge or by ferry. Sausalito is hosting three exciting free community events this Saturday, April 18th!   Citywide Yard Sale 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM MLK Parking Lot and Basketball Courts Treasure hunting ...
SOMA Neighborhood Earth Day Cleanup Party w/ Free Lunch (SF)
Saturday, April 18 – 10:00 am - Ends at 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Registration required. Free lunch provided to volunteers.
| Yerba Buena Gardens (Neighborhood Cleanup)
SOMA Neighborhood Earth Day Cleanup Party w/ Free Lunch (SF)
Volunteer with SF Environment and Refuse Refuse for a neighborhood litter cleanup around Yerba Buena Gardens in SOMA. Supplies and a free lunch will be provided to participants. Cleanup runs from 10am to 12pm, with registration required. Stay after for the Green Business Expo and ...
2026 “Bug Day” Festival at Randall Museum (SF)
Saturday, April 18 – 10:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Randall Museum
2026 "Bug Day" Festival at Randall Museum (SF)
San Francisco’s annual Bug Day returns this spring 2026 with hands-on science activities, crafts, and live bug encounters for curious kids. The free festival celebrates insects, arachnids, and other tiny creatures with interactive activities throughout the museum. Event Details What: Bug Day — free family festival about ...
Free Chinatown Mural Tour: Art + Culture Experience (SF)
Saturday, April 18 – 10:00 am - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP required
| Chinatown San Francisco (Location TBA)
Free Chinatown Mural Tour: Art + Culture Experience (SF)
Join the CCSC Mural Project Dive into the alleys of Chinatown with the CCSC Mural Project! This fun, interactive event lets you connect with the community and experience Chinese culture in San Francisco. Whether you’re a tourist or a local, this is the perfect chance to ...
Free “Day in the Evergreen” Festival (San Jose)
Saturday, April 18 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Evergreen Valley College
Free "Day in the Evergreen" Festival (San Jose)
On Saturday, April 18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Evergreen Valley College will host its second “Day on the Evergreen,” a community day in front of the Student Services Complex. The event will feature a Kids Zone with carnival games, face painting, robots and a ...
Aquarium of the Bay 30th Anniversary Celebration (SF)
Saturday, April 18 – 11:00 am - Ends at 3:30 pm | Cost: $28.75*
*$28.75 per adult (13+), $20.75 per child (4-12)
| Aquarium of the Bay
Aquarium of the Bay 30th Anniversary Celebration (SF)
Join us in celebrating our 30th anniversary on April 18th, 2026! In addition to all of our amazing exhibits to see we will be having some amazing programs such as our otter enrichment, seven-gill shark feeding, face painting, art activities, scavenger hunt, and much more. Be sure ...
Vallejo Ferry Fest (2026)
Saturday, April 18 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Mare Island Historic Core
Vallejo Ferry Fest (2026)
Bring the whole family and join us for a fun-filled day on the Mare Island waterfront. Enjoy food trucks, local vendors, live music, raffles, giveaways, and more! Save the date for this unique, FREE waterfront celebration. When: Saturday, April 18th, 2026 – 11:00 A.M. – 4:00 ...