Articles by Rebecca Goglia
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Thanks to Earthsky for sharing the details about April’s meteor shower, The Lyrids.
Lyrids
Active: April 14 – April 30, 2026
Peak: Night of April 21 into early April 22
Estimated Peak Time: Around 1-3 am PST on April 22, 2026
Best Viewing: After midnight through dawn on April 22 (look toward the …
Wednesday, April 22
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Saturday, April 25
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
Sunday, April 26
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 – …
