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Wednesday, April 22

‘Midweek Melodies’ Free Happy Hour Concert (Golden Gate Park)
Wednesday, April 22 – 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE
'Midweek Melodies' Free Happy Hour Concert (Golden Gate Park)

Thursday, April 23

Free Drive-in Movie Night 2026: Concord & San Jose
Thursday, April 23 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Arrive early; the drive-in fills up quickly on free nights
| Solano 2 Drive-In
Free Drive-in Movie Night 2026: Concord & San Jose

The West Wind Drive-in Free Movie Night is returning on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at theaters in Concord and San Jose. On their free movie nights, they usually have music, games, and of course, free movies for the whole family.
Gates open at 6 pm. Films …

Friday, April 24

GG Park’s Free Happy Hour Concert in the Park
Friday, April 24 – 4:30 pm | Cost: FREE
GG Park's Free Happy Hour Concert in the Park

Saturday, April 25

Annual Cupertino Cherry Blossom Festival 2026 (April 25-26)
Saturday, April 25 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE | Cupertino Memorial Park (Stevens Creek)
Annual Cupertino Cherry Blossom Festival 2026 (April 25-26)

The 42nd Cupertino Cherry Blossom Festival will take place at Cupertino Memorial Park on April 25-26, 2026. Enjoy free admission and free parking.
An award-winning Bay Area festival showcasing Japanese arts, crafts, culture, and traditions returns to Memorial Park for the 42nd year. Please join us for …

Annual Cupertino Cherry Blossom Festival 2026 (April 25-26)
Saturday, April 25 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE | Cupertino Memorial Park (Stevens Creek)
Annual Cupertino Cherry Blossom Festival 2026 (April 25-26)
SF’s DogFest 2026: Pet Festival, Carnival & Parade (Duboce Park) SF's DogFest 2026: Pet Festival, Carnival & Parade (Duboce Park)

DogFest 2026 is a mutt-tastic festival at one of the most dog-friendly parks in the city and the biggest dog event in San Francisco.
DogFest is a celebration of dogs, families, community, and spring in San Francisco. It’s also a charitable event that raises funds for …

“Pickin’ On The Polk” SF’s Free 10-Hour Music Festival + Block Party 2026
Saturday, April 25 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Discover Polk District
"Pickin' On The Polk" SF's Free 10-Hour Music Festival + Block Party 2026

Like a mini Hardly Strictly Bluegrass taking over an entire neighborhood, Pickin’ on the Polk is a free block party & concert in the Discover Polk Community Benefit District on April 25, 2026.
This special festival will temporarily transform Polk Street into a free, all-day bluegrass, …

2026 Dutch “King’s Day” Windmill Festival in Golden Gate Park (SF)
Saturday, April 25 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Murphy Windmill, Golden Gate Park
2026 Dutch "King's Day" Windmill Festival in Golden Gate Park (SF)

Normally, the Murphy Windmill (the largest in the world when it was built in 1908) sits majestically, but silently watching over the southwest corner of Golden Gate Park which no longer needs it to pump the 40,000 gallons of water a day it used to …

2026 Dutch “King’s Day” Windmill Festival in Golden Gate Park (SF)
Saturday, April 25 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Murphy Windmill, Golden Gate Park
2026 Dutch "King's Day" Windmill Festival in Golden Gate Park (SF)
“Pickin’ On The Polk” SF’s Free 10-Hour Music Festival + Block Party 2026
Saturday, April 25 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Discover Polk District
"Pickin' On The Polk" SF's Free 10-Hour Music Festival + Block Party 2026

Sunday, April 26

Annual Cupertino Cherry Blossom Festival 2026 (April 25-26)
Sunday, April 26 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE | Cupertino Memorial Park (Stevens Creek)
Annual Cupertino Cherry Blossom Festival 2026 (April 25-26)
2026 “Opening Day On The Bay” Boat Parade & “Blessing of the Fleet” (SF)
Sunday, April 26 – 10:30 am | Cost: FREE | Marina Green
2026 "Opening Day On The Bay" Boat Parade & "Blessing of the Fleet" (SF)

The annual Opening Day on the Bay typically shows off over 100 historic workboats, fireboats, towboats, and classic and contemporary craft.
This marks the official start of the San Francisco boating season.
Annual “Opening Day on the Bay” Boat Parade
Sunday, April 26, 2026
– Blessing of the fleet – …

Golden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party (SF)
Sunday, April 26 – 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Golden Gate Park
Golden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party (SF)

Monday, April 27

Wednesday, April 29

Free Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)
Wednesday, April 29 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
Free Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)
Free Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)
Wednesday, April 29 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
Free Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)
‘Midweek Melodies’ Free Happy Hour Concert (Golden Gate Park)
Wednesday, April 29 – 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE
'Midweek Melodies' Free Happy Hour Concert (Golden Gate Park)

Friday, May 1

History Museum: Free First Fridays (Redwood City)
Friday, May 1 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE | San Mateo County History Museum
History Museum: Free First Fridays (Redwood City)
GG Park’s Free Happy Hour Concert in the Park
Friday, May 1 – 4:30 pm | Cost: FREE
GG Park's Free Happy Hour Concert in the Park