San Francisco April Festivals & Street Fairs 2026
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Get Out: Events
San Francisco April Festivals & Street Fairs 2026
Here's a round-up of April's best events including Easter celebrations, Cherry Blossom Festivals & more!
SF's St. Patrick's Day Celebrations 2026
Celebrations, Get Out: Events
SF's St. Patrick's Day Celebrations 2026
SF’s iconic parade, Dublin’s huge festival, epic pub crawls, and everything you need for St. Paddy’s Day fun
SF's Giant New Interactive Word Sculptures in Golden Gate Park
Artsy Fartsy, Brand New, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco
SF's Giant New Interactive Word Sculptures in Golden Gate Park
New oversized SMiLE and KiND sculptures invite visitors to become part of the artwork
SF's Annual Easter In the Park & Hunky Jesus Contest 2026
Bay Area Favorites, Easter, Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Only in San Francisco, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco
SF's Annual Easter In the Park & Hunky Jesus Contest 2026
The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence's annual Easter bash returns to Dolores Park on April 5, 2026
Oakland Throws Big Homecoming Rally for Olympic Gold Medalist Alysa Liu (March 12)
Celebrations, Community, East Bay, Oakland
Oakland Throws Big Homecoming Rally for Olympic Gold Medalist Alysa Liu (March 12)
Head to Frank Ogawa Plaza for a big community celebration welcoming Oakland’s figure skating champion home.

Thursday, March 12

Oakland’s Free POC Comedy Night (Temescal)
Thursday, March 12 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| Mesa Maguey
Oakland's Free POC Comedy Night (Temescal)

Diversity takes center stage at HellaFunny’s brand new “People of Color” Comedy Night in Oakland Welcome to Oakland’s newest comedy night, spotlighting the vibrant humor of People of Color! RSVP for Free Tickets Prepare for an evening of laughter as HellaFunny showcases handpicked talent that normally ...Every Thursday

Flight Club: Adult Flight Night for Ages 18+ at “House of Air” Trampoline Park (SF)
Thursday, March 12 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: $20*
*Pricing is Per Hour, House of Air Grip Socks are required to jump.
| House of Air
Flight Club: Adult Flight Night for Ages 18+ at "House of Air" Trampoline Park (SF)

Take full advantage of our 70+ trampolines — without the worry of running into (or launching) a 9 year old! Flight Club is House of Air’s exclusive 18+ takeover where the only thing flying through the air is you. Flight Club: Adult Flight NightThursdays: 6p ...Every Thursday

FREE “Hecklers Welcome” SF’s First Stand-Up Comedy Show That Invites Heckling
Thursday, March 12 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| The Function
FREE "Hecklers Welcome" SF's First Stand-Up Comedy Show That Invites Heckling

Welcome to Hecklers Welcome!, San Francisco’s only stand-up show where you get to talk back. This is not your average comedy night—this is a full-blown verbal brawl, where comics come ready to spar and the audience gets a license to heckle. Got jokes? Bring ’em. Got beef? Air ...Every Thursday

2026 Oakland Restaurant Week (March 12-22)
Thursday, March 12 – 11:00 am - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: $15*
*Specialty meals and pricing with lunch offers at $15, $25, $35 and/or dinner from $35, $45, and $65.
| All Over Oakland
2026 Oakland Restaurant Week (March 12-22)

From March 12-22, 2026, take advantage of some amazing specials from your favorite local restaurants during Oakland Restaurant Week 2026. Oakland Restaurant Week returns March 12-22, 2026. Named #1 Best Food City in the U.S. by Condé Nast Traveler in 2024 and 2025, Oakland’s diverse culinary scene enticed with ...

Oakland’s Big Celebration Rally for Olympic Gold Medalist Alysa Liu
Thursday, March 12 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 1:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with registration
| Frank H. Ogawa Plaza
Oakland’s Big Celebration Rally for Olympic Gold Medalist Alysa Liu
Oakland is rolling out the welcome mat for hometown Olympic champion Alysa Liu with a free community rally at Frank Ogawa Plaza on Thursday, March 12, 2026. The celebration will honor Liu’s Olympic gold medal win and welcome the Oakland native back to the city that ...
The SF Symphony at Excelsior Library
Thursday, March 12 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Excelsior Branch Library
The SF Symphony at Excelsior Library
Enjoy an evening of music with the San Francisco Symphony’s Community Chamber Concert program, with cellist Anne Richardson and bassist Dan Smith. This program brings small ensembles to community spaces across San Francisco. These free concerts are an opportunity to get to know SF Symphony musicians and ...
Performance: Kim Shuck’s Poem Jam Celebrates Women in a Golden State
Thursday, March 12 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:15 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Public Library, Main, Latino Room (Lower Level)
Performance: Kim Shuck's Poem Jam Celebrates Women in a Golden State
San Francisco Poet Laureate emerita Kim Shuck invites writers featured in Women in a Golden State to present at SFPL’s Monthly poetry reading.  Kim Shuck was San Francisco’s seventh Poet Laureate. Her poetry draws on her multiethnic background which includes Polish and Cherokee heritage, and her ...
SF Bay Area and Environmental History
Thursday, March 12 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Donations welcome
| Southeast Community Center
SF Bay Area and Environmental History
San Francisco Bay Area: An Environmental History is a sweeping and richly detailed account of how one of the world’s most ecologically diverse regions has been shaped over millennia by natural forces and human hands. It gives readers a lens to understand not only the Bay ...
Free Sea Shanty Sing-Along for St. Paddy’s Weekend (Oakland)
Thursday, March 12 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free show… but the tip jar helps keep the rum flowing and the barnacles off the hul
| Slainte Pub
Free Sea Shanty Sing-Along for St. Paddy’s Weekend (Oakland)
After a string of sold-out small venues — including a recent ticketed show — Oakland’s Shipwrecked Shanty sails back to Sláinte Irish Pub to kick off a celebratory weekend of St. Patrick’s Day cheer and the first hints of spring. Experience the original live “Shantyoke!” — ...

Friday, March 13

SF’s Huge 2026 St. Patrick’s 3-Day Pub Crawl (March 13-17)
SF's Huge 2026 St. Patrick's 3-Day Pub Crawl (March 13-17)

Throw on your best green gear and get ready to enjoy three days of St. Patrick’s Day pub crawls with the LepraCon Pub Crawl, the biggest St. Patrick’s Day party in San Francisco on March 13, March 14 and March 17. Join over 15,000 attendees ...

“Rush Hour Comedy Night” w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)
Friday, March 13 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
| The Function
"Rush Hour Comedy Night" w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)

Welcome to ‘Rush Hour Comedy Night’ where laughter knows no bounds and cultural collisions are the name of the game. Join our dynamic duo of black and Asian comedians as they embark on a whirlwind adventure through the streets of humor, weaving together their diverse backgrounds and ...Every Friday

SF’s HellaSecret “Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Showcase (7p + 9p)
SF’s HellaSecret “Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Showcase (7p + 9p)

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 a secret location – a two-floor comedy club near ...Every Friday

FREE St. Patrick’s Day Comedy Festival: San Francisco (March 13-17)
Friday, March 13 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP for first 50 people. Two drink minimum (non-alcoholic drinks count!)
| The Function
FREE St. Patrick's Day Comedy Festival: San Francisco (March 13-17)

Come Get a Green Beer and Irish Themed Cocktails plus Irish-American Comics! Get ready for a laugh-filled celebration at the St. Patrick’s Day Comedy Festival at The Function, San Francisco’s newest comedy club, located in the heart of the city. This St. Patrick’s Day, join us for an unforgettable ...

“Mortified Live” Embarrassing Teen Diary Storytelling (SF)
Friday, March 13 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: $21*
*Normally $26 in advance, use promo code for $5 off tickets
| DNA Lounge
"Mortified Live" Embarrassing Teen Diary Storytelling (SF)

As heard on The Mortified Podcast, & seen on Netflix’s Mortified Nation, check out Mortified – the national comedy/storytelling sensation live! Hear adults share their actual, embarrassing, & hilarious teen diaries live in front of total strangers. Check out the hilarious comedy/storytelling phenomenon that’s been ...

$5 Off: “The Confessional” SF’s Wild “Sins & Secrets” Improv Comedy Show
Friday, March 13 – 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 ...

“The Stoner Comedy Jam” Friday Nights (SF)
Friday, March 13 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP (21+ with Valid ID) - One item minimum purchase per person required
| Moe Greens
"The Stoner Comedy Jam" Friday Nights (SF)

You know what makes stand-up comedy funnier? Smoking while watching it live! Come to San Francisco’s premiere cannabis club Moe Greens every Friday night for a night of laughter and, well, getting stoned. HellaFunny is taking over the cannabis lounge at Moe Greens for the ...Every Friday

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 ...

9p Show “HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)
9p Show "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 ...

$5 Off: “Your Fucked Up Relationship” Live in SF (Every Friday & Saturday)
Friday, March 13 – 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 ...

$5 Off: “The Ritual” Comedy Show in The Mission (SF)
Friday, March 13 – 10:15 pm - Ends at 11:15 pm | Cost: $12.16*
*FUNCHEAP discount code for $5 off
| Endgames Improv Theater & Bar (SF)
$5 Off: “The Ritual” Comedy Show in The Mission (SF)

Once a week, in the late hours of what used to be “not considered late,” a group of degenerates and misfits gather to perform a seance unlike anything seen before. So comically evil that you may get sick to your stomach. The Ritual will be ...Every Friday

2026 Azteca Mexica New Year Festival in San Jose (March 13-15)
Friday, March 13 – 6:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Emma Prusch Farm Regional Park
2026 Azteca Mexica New Year Festival in San Jose (March 13-15)

Calpulli Tonalehqueh hosts the largest Azteca Mexica New Year Ceremony & Celebration in the nation. The nation’s oldest and largest Aztec New Year ceremony, uniting Aztec dancers from across the United States and Mexico, and welcoming community members for a free, family-friendly, three-day cultural celebration. ...

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 Friday

$15 Admission to SFMOMA (March 2-April 17, 2026)
Friday, March 13 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | 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 ...

Hike Across The Golden Gate Bridge w/ Free Lunch (SF)
Friday, March 13 – 10:00 am - Ends at 2:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*From what we can tell this is completely free, but RSVP is required
| rafiki coalition
Hike Across The Golden Gate Bridge w/ Free Lunch (SF)
Hike Across The Golden Gate Bridge Date: Friday, March 13, 2026 Time: 10 AM – 2:30 PM Join us for an invigorating hike across the iconic Golden Gate Bridge (one-way). Please meet at Rafiki Coalition (601 Cesar Chavez Street, San Francisco, CA, 94124) 20 minutes early for COVID testing. ...
“Pay-What-You-Can” Taco Day at SF’s Tato (Every Friday)
"Pay-What-You-Can" Taco Day at SF's Tato (Every Friday)

While many restaurants are struggling, San Francisco Mexican restaurant TATO wants to give back. They’re bringing back their “Taco Love” special which features a two taco plate with sides, and pay-what-you-can pricing. Pay-What-You-Can Taco Day Tato 4608 3rd St. (@ McKinnon) San Francisco (Bayview) Every ...Every Friday

SF’s 3-Day Pop-Up Bookstore Fest: Unique Finds Each Day (March 13-15)
Friday, March 13 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Hunted
SF's 3-Day Pop-Up Bookstore Fest: Unique Finds Each Day (March 13-15)
Pete von Petrin, Bookseller presents – three days of pop-up bookstores. A different theme each day. Friday: Filter Tip Books. Vintage pulp. Used, mostly paperback; Crime, Mystery, Espionage, Science Fiction, and Fantasy. Hundreds of books, $5 and up. 12pm – 7pm Saturday: No Name, No Slogan. Aesthetic ...
San Leandro Second Fridays: Women’s Fest + Free Diva Dance Party
Friday, March 13 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Butterfly Plaza
San Leandro Second Fridays: Women's Fest + Free Diva Dance Party
Join us on FRIDAY, March 13th, for San Leandro’s Women’s HERStory Fest – celebrating the women who have made impacts in history and our personal lives! Enjoy music, delicious food, crafted drinks, artisan vendors, and explore exhibits featuring prominent women from history. Celebrate that special lady ...
GG Park’s Free Happy Hour Concert in the Park
Friday, March 13 – 4:30 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)
GG Park's Free Happy Hour Concert in the 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 ...

$1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)
Friday, March 13 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission with RSVP on Eventbrite
| Monroe
$1 Drink Fridays: "Battle of the Decades" DJ Party (North Beach)

Fridays are now a little bit more awesome. Did someone say $1 drinks? Monroe in North Beach hosts “Battle of the Decades” DJ party and happy hour every Friday with a DJ spinning progressive tunes. Every hour is a different decade – with drink prices ...Every Friday

Free Sneak Peek: ‘Women Who Ride’ + Live Q&A (SF)
Friday, March 13 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | KALW Public Media
Free Sneak Peek: 'Women Who Ride' + Live Q&A (SF)
Join KALW for a preview screening and fundraiser for this powerful documentary about a vital group of Bay Area originals. Come watch the film and meet its director and protagonist live and in person at KALW’s 220 Montgomery Live Event Studio and Gallery. WOMEN WHO RIDE ...