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Friday, January 23

2026 Napa Lighted Art Festival w/ Special Projection Artwork (Jan. 17 – Feb. 15)
Friday, January 23 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Downtown Napa
2026 Napa Lighted Art Festival w/ Special Projection Artwork (Jan. 17 - Feb. 15)

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 ...

Saturday, January 24

2026 “Hearts in San Francisco” at SF’s Ferry Building (Jan. 24- Feb. 11)
Saturday, January 24 – 7:00 am - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Ferry Building
2026 "Hearts in San Francisco" at SF's Ferry Building (Jan. 24- Feb. 11)
Mark your calendars – the 2026 Hearts in San Francisco sculptures are returning to the iconic San Francisco Ferry Building from January 24 through February 11, leading up to the annual Hearts in SF Gala on Thursday, February 12, 2026. Stroll the Ferry Building Marketplace and ...

SF’s 2026 “Zodiac Wall” Art Installation in Chinatown (Jan. 24-25)
Saturday, January 24 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 am | Cost: FREE | 1138 Grant Ave
SF's 2026 "Zodiac Wall" Art Installation in Chinatown (Jan. 24-25)

2026 Chinatown Zodiac Wall Installation— Year of the Horse: A Celebration of Success & Achievement The beloved Zodiac Wall of San Francisco Chinatown returns for its 11th year, honoring the Year of the Horse with a powerful new theme: Being Successful, Becoming Successful, and Celebrating ...

San Francisco Giants 2026 FanFest Tour (San Ramon)
Saturday, January 24 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission, but there may be a parking charge at certain venues. Tickets are free but RSVP is required
| City Center Bishop Ranch
San Francisco Giants 2026 FanFest Tour (San Ramon)

The Giants FanFest Tour 2026 visits three cities across Northern California, culminating in an Open House at Oracle Park in March. The free tour will include current Giants players, coaches, broadcasters, and Lou Seal will meet fans in their local communities, including San Jose, San Ramon, and Sacramento. ...

2026 Napa Lighted Art Festival w/ Special Projection Artwork (Jan. 17 – Feb. 15)
Saturday, January 24 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Downtown Napa
2026 Napa Lighted Art Festival w/ Special Projection Artwork (Jan. 17 - Feb. 15)

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 ...

Sunday, January 25

SF’s 2026 “Zodiac Wall” Art Installation in Chinatown (Jan. 24-25)
Sunday, January 25 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 am | Cost: FREE | 1138 Grant Ave
SF's 2026 "Zodiac Wall" Art Installation in Chinatown (Jan. 24-25)

2026 Chinatown Zodiac Wall Installation— Year of the Horse: A Celebration of Success & Achievement The beloved Zodiac Wall of San Francisco Chinatown returns for its 11th year, honoring the Year of the Horse with a powerful new theme: Being Successful, Becoming Successful, and Celebrating ...

2025 “IlluminOdyssey” Interactive Winter Lights Experience (Final Day)
Sunday, January 25 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: $27.95*
*$27.95 Adults; $23.95 Children, Students & Seniors
| CuriOdyssey
2025 "IlluminOdyssey" Interactive Winter Lights Experience (Final Day)

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 ...

“Glowfari” 2025 Lights Festival at Oakland Zoo (Final Day)
"Glowfari" 2025 Lights Festival at Oakland Zoo (Final Day)

Glowfari returns in November 2025! This wildly popular, family-friendly experience features hundreds of ALL new, larger-than-life animal lanterns throughout the Zoo. Each lantern tells the story of the ongoing journey of wildlife, the importance of every species on our planet, and Oakland Zoo’s commitment to ...

2026 Napa Lighted Art Festival w/ Special Projection Artwork (Jan. 17 – Feb. 15)
Sunday, January 25 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Downtown Napa
2026 Napa Lighted Art Festival w/ Special Projection Artwork (Jan. 17 - Feb. 15)

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 ...

Friday, January 30

Historic 25th Anniversary “Edwardian Ball” at SF’s Regency Ballroom (2026)
Friday, January 30 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 am | Cost: $145 | The Regency Ballroom
Historic 25th Anniversary "Edwardian Ball" at SF's Regency Ballroom (2026)
This January marks a historic moment – The Edwardian Ball’s 25th Anniversary! Join us for an elegant, immersive, playful, and decadent weekend of art, music, theater, circus, dance, crafts, and much much more, celebrating a quarter century of costume, character, and our patron saint Edward ...

Saturday, January 31

San Francisco’s 2026 Slavic Festival (Jan. 31-Feb. 1)
Saturday, January 31 – 11:00 am - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: $17.85*
*$15 adult | $10 seniors / military / students | Free for children 12 and under
| 2460 Sutter Street
San Francisco's 2026 Slavic Festival (Jan. 31-Feb. 1)

Welcome to San Francisco’s 2026 Slavic Festival! Join us for two days filled with delicious food, lively music, and exciting dance performances on January 31 and February 1, 2026. Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and flavors of Slavic heritage. Bring your friends and family for a day of fun and celebration! ...

San Francisco Giants 2026 FanFest Tour (Sacramento)
Saturday, January 31 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission, but there may be a parking charge at certain venues. Tickets are free but RSVP is required
| Sutter Health Park
San Francisco Giants 2026 FanFest Tour (Sacramento)

The Giants FanFest Tour 2026 visits three cities across Northern California, culminating in an Open House at Oracle Park in March. The free tour will include current Giants players, coaches, broadcasters, and Lou Seal will meet fans in their local communities, including San Jose, San Ramon, and Sacramento. ...

Sunday, February 1

San Francisco’s 2026 Slavic Festival (Jan. 31-Feb. 1)
Sunday, February 1 – 11:00 am - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: $17.85*
*$15 adult | $10 seniors / military / students | Free for children 12 and under
| 2460 Sutter Street
San Francisco's 2026 Slavic Festival (Jan. 31-Feb. 1)

Welcome to San Francisco’s 2026 Slavic Festival! Join us for two days filled with delicious food, lively music, and exciting dance performances on January 31 and February 1, 2026. Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and flavors of Slavic heritage. Bring your friends and family for a day of fun and celebration! ...

Saturday, February 7

SF’s Vietnamese New Year Tet Festival (2026)
Saturday, February 7 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Larkin St (between Eliis & Eddy)
SF's Vietnamese New Year Tet Festival (2026)
Welcome the Lunar New Year at the Vietnamese Tet Festival Street Event . This free, family-friendly celebration. Don’t miss this one-day Tet Xuân Yêu Thương – Vietnamese New Year Festival Join us for a vibrant Tet Festival Street Event on Larkin Street from Eddy Street to O’Farrell, celebrating the Vietnamese ...
Richmond District “Westside” Lunar New Year Parade & Night Market (SF)
Saturday, February 7 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Balboa Corridor
Richmond District "Westside" Lunar New Year Parade & Night Market (SF)
The Year of the Horse symbolizes energy, strength, and forward momentum. Inspired by this, “Super Horse – Super Hope” celebrates the Richmond District’s shared aspirations for a brighter year ahead. Just as the horse gallops with vitality and determination, this event invites schools, community-based organizations ...
2026 Napa Lighted Art Festival: Story Hour & Gnome Hunt
Saturday, February 7 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | | Downtown Napa
2026 Napa Lighted Art Festival: Story Hour & Gnome Hunt

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 ...

Sunday, February 8

Big Game Sunday: Free Jumbo Screen Watch Party + Prizes (Emeryville)
Sunday, February 8 – 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Bay Street Emeryville
Big Game Sunday: Free Jumbo Screen Watch Party + Prizes (Emeryville)
Join sports fans, TV commercial fans and just plain, ol’ party fans at the annual Bay Street Emeryville Big Game Sunday watch party on Feb. 8, with pre-game tailgate fun starting at 2 p.m.! The excitement will be at the South Bay Street Plaza where people ...

Friday, February 13

Noite de Carnaval: A Celebration of Joy at Grace Cathedral (SF)
Noite de Carnaval: A Celebration of Joy at Grace Cathedral (SF)
Noite de Carnaval: A Celebration of Joy We invite you to Grace Cathedral’s annual fundraising gala, Noite de Carnaval: A Celebration of Joy on February 13, 2026, an evening inspired by the vibrant spirit of Brazilian Carnaval and reflecting Grace Cathedral’s vision of a spiritually alive ...

Saturday, February 14

2026 Millbrae Lunar New Year Festival (Feb. 14-15)
Saturday, February 14 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Downtown Millbrae
2026 Millbrae Lunar New Year Festival (Feb. 14-15)

Celebrate the start of the Year 2026 at the Millbrae Lunar New Year Festival! Contact us at info@omggrp.com Celebrate the Lunar New Year with a fun-filled, family-friendly festival full of color, culture, and excitement! Attendees can enjoy: Celebration & Vendors – Delicious foods, unique crafts, and ...

SF’s 5th Annual “Lovers Lane” Valentine’s Block Party 2026
Saturday, February 14 – 10:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Donations appreciated
| Balmy Alley
SF’s 5th Annual “Lovers Lane” Valentine's Block Party 2026
Lovers Lane returns to the Mission for its 5th Annual Valentine’s Block Party (2026) Lovers Lane, San Francisco’s only love-themed community block party, returns to the Mission District for its fifth year. The 2026 event takes place on Saturday, February 14, 2026, from 10 am to 6 ...
Free “Lovers Lane” Valentine’s Day Alley Party w/ Lowriders, DJs + Art (SF)
Saturday, February 14 – 10:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Donations welcomed
| Balmy Alley, 24th & Harrison street
Free "Lovers Lane" Valentine's Day Alley Party w/ Lowriders, DJs + Art (SF)
Lovers Lane is the Mission’s only love themed Valentines Day event meant to inspire hope, bring unity, and love for the community. Every year we make sure to emphasize the importance of accessibility through free activities for families, supporting local vendors, highlight up and coming performers, ...
San Francisco’s Valentine’s Day Pillow Fight 2026
Saturday, February 14 – 5:45 pm - Ends at 7:45 pm | Cost: FREE | Embarcadero Plaza
San Francisco's Valentine's Day Pillow Fight 2026
Feathers fly at this fun, flash-mob type event which typically takes place annually on Valentine’s Day. It’s Pillow Fight. In the past, nearly 1,000 San Franciscans descended on Justin Herman Plaza with feather-stuffed pillows to run Braveheart-like at full speed at one another to lovingly beat ...

Sunday, February 15

2026 Millbrae Lunar New Year Festival (Feb. 14-15)
Sunday, February 15 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Downtown Millbrae
2026 Millbrae Lunar New Year Festival (Feb. 14-15)

Celebrate the start of the Year 2026 at the Millbrae Lunar New Year Festival! Contact us at info@omggrp.com Celebrate the Lunar New Year with a fun-filled, family-friendly festival full of color, culture, and excitement! Attendees can enjoy: Celebration & Vendors – Delicious foods, unique crafts, and ...

Oakland Little Saigon Lunar New Year Tết Festival (2026)
Sunday, February 15 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Clinton Park
Oakland Little Saigon Lunar New Year Tết Festival (2026)
Come celebrate the Year of the Horse with the Oakland Little Saigon community as we kick off 2026 together! Save the date! Our Tết (Lunar New Year) Festival will take place on Sunday, February 15th, from 12pm–5pm at Clinton Park (655 International Blvd, Oakland, CA 94606)! Join us ...
2026 Napa Lighted Art Festival: Final Day
Sunday, February 15 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Downtown Napa
2026 Napa Lighted Art Festival: Final Day

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, February 16

Free National Parks Day: Muir Woods + Yosemite for Presidents’ Day 2026
Free National Parks Day: Muir Woods + Yosemite for Presidents' Day 2026

Sometimes you’ve just got to get away from it all and clear your head with the peace and serenity of a national park. On certain “fee-free” days throughout the year, enjoy free entry to all national parks and monuments, including Muir Woods and Yosemite National Park, and ...

Tuesday, February 17

2026 Chinese New Year Celebration: Free “Fortune Walk” w/ Lion Dances + Red Envelopes (SF)
Tuesday, February 17 – 11:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Open to the public, no admission
| 1138 Grant Ave
2026 Chinese New Year Celebration: Free "Fortune Walk" w/ Lion Dances + Red Envelopes (SF)
If you want to truly feel the energy and spirit of Chinese New Year, you must come to San Francisco’s Chinatown. There is simply no other place like it. The moment you step onto the streets, you’re surrounded by the heartbeat of the celebration—vibrant colors, ...
Bayview Mardi Gras Celebration 2026
Tuesday, February 17 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free RSVP!
| Gumbo Social
Bayview Mardi Gras Celebration 2026
Bring your beads, your dancing shoes, and your Bayview pride. Mardi Gras is coming to Third Street! Join us for an all-day Bayview Mardi Gras Celebration, a joyful, family-friendly event inspired by New Orleans second-line traditions and rooted right here in our neighborhood. Expect live music, ...

Friday, February 20

2026 San Jose Lunar New Year “Tet Festival” (Feb. 20-22)
Friday, February 20 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Eastridge Mall
2026 San Jose Lunar New Year "Tet Festival" (Feb. 20-22)

San Jose, get ready!UStar Productions proudly presents the largest Vietnamese Lunar New Year – Tết Festival 2026 TẾT FESTIVAL 2026 – Vietnamese Lunar New Year Friday, Feb 20 | 3 PM – 10 PMSaturday & Sunday, Feb 21–22 | 11 AM – 10 PM Eastridge ...

Saturday, February 21

1st Ever Russian River “Fungi Fest” in Guerneville (Feb. 21-22)
1st Ever Russian River "Fungi Fest" in Guerneville (Feb. 21-22)
The first ever “Russian River Fungi Fest” is a two day celebration of the incredible mushrooms and mushroom culture of West Sonoma County! West Sonoma County is known for towering redwoods, tasty wine, quirky small towns, and our stunning river. But it’s also one of the ...