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Saturday, February 14

SF’s Valentine’s Day “Craft & Learn: Lover’s Eyes” at the Museum of the Eye (Feb. 7-14)
Saturday, February 14 – 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP | Seats are limited | Recommended for ages 8+
| Truhlsen-Marmor Museum of the Eye
SF’s Valentine’s Day “Craft & Learn: Lover’s Eyes” at the Museum of the Eye (Feb. 7-14)

“Craft & Learn: Lover’s Eyes” is back again for Valentine’s Day. Join the Museum of Craft and Design to learn about the 18th-century fad of lover’s eyes, the sometimes-secretive miniature portraits of just a loved one’s eye and eyebrow. Then, draw and decorate your own ...Every Saturday

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, ...
World Naked Bike Ride Through SF: February’s Love Parade 2026
Saturday, February 14 – 11:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Rincon Park
World Naked Bike Ride Through SF: February's Love Parade 2026
Be on the lookout as The World Naked Bike Ride rolls through San Francisco on February 14, 2026. San Francisco World Naked Bike Rides presents the funnest opportunity to ProTest to Save Our Planet — in #ThePureSuitOfHappiness (#BareAsYouDare ). World Naked Bike Ride Saturday,  February 14, 2026* 11am Gathering ...
Basque Cultural Center Anniversary Festival (SF)
Saturday, February 14 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE for Live Pilota, Film, Music, Dancing, Performances (Meals/Drinks for purchase)
| Basque Cultural Center
Basque Cultural Center Anniversary Festival (SF)
The Basque Cultural Center is celebrating 44 years with a weekend packed full of what we do best: delicious food, live music and dancing, world-class pilota, folkloric performances, and plenty of good company. Whether you’re a longtime member or joining us for the first time, ...
2026 North Beach Mardi Gras 2nd Line Parade & Party
Saturday, February 14 – 1:30 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to watch the parade; tickets are $20 for the party/food
| Northstar Cafe
2026 North Beach Mardi Gras 2nd Line Parade & Party
Get out your handkerchiefs and join Tupelo and North Star for their 14th Annual Mardi Gras 2nd Line March on Saturday, February 14, 2026! The fun starts at North Star at 1:30pm, where your $20 ticket gets you drink specials featuring: Ketel One, Jameson, Espolon, Bacardi, ...
Lunar New Year 365 Night Market (San Jose)
Saturday, February 14 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free entry
| Grand Century Shopping Mall
Lunar New Year 365 Night Market (San Jose)
Join San Jose’s Lunar New Year Festival, with 50+ vendors, delicious food, shopping, music, cultural entertainment, and free admission. Celebrate the Lunar New Year with us at 365 Night Market on February 13-14 (4-10 PM) at Grand Century Mall, San Jose. Experience an unforgettable weekend filled with ...
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

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, ...
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, ...
SF’s 20th Annual Mardi Gras + Fat Tuesday Parade & Festival in the Fillmore (2026)
Tuesday, February 17 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Fillmore Center Plaza
SF's 20th Annual Mardi Gras + Fat Tuesday Parade & Festival in the Fillmore (2026)
San Francisco’s 20th annual Fat Tuesday festival in the Fillmore returns on February 17, 2026. The Village Project proudly announces the 20th Annual Mardi Gras San Francisco Style, returning to the Fillmore District on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, for an evening of culture, music, and community ...

Thursday, February 19

SF’s Noise Pop Music & Arts Festival 2026 (Feb. 19 – Mar. 1)
SF's Noise Pop Music & Arts Festival 2026 (Feb. 19 - Mar. 1)

Noise Pop Festival returns February 19 – March 1, 2026. After more than 30 years of championing independent arts and culture, Noise Pop Festival has since blossomed into an 11-day, 160+ bands, 25+ venue music and arts festival that remains a staple in the San ...

Friday, February 20

SF Beer Week 2026 (February 20-March 1)
Friday, February 20 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Many events are free, but some many require a ticket (price varies)
| All Over the Bay Area
SF Beer Week 2026 (February 20-March 1)

SF Beer Week is a ten-day celebration that showcases the Bay Area’s brewing heritage and contemporary craft beer scene. Have a pint or a few at hundreds of beer-themed events in San Francisco and the Bay Area from February 20 to March 1, 2026. See full ...

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 Center, San ...

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 ...
2026 San Jose Lunar New Year “Tet Festival” (Feb. 20-22)
Saturday, February 21 – 11:00 am - Ends at 10:00 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 Center, San ...

Oakland Museum of California’s Lunar New Year Festival 2026
Saturday, February 21 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: $10*
*$10 includes access to the festival, museum galleries, and special exhibitions
| OMCA (Oakland Museum of California)
Oakland Museum of California's Lunar New Year Festival 2026
Oakland Museum of California Celebrates 25 Years of Lunar New Year The Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) invites the public to its 25th Annual Lunar New Year Celebration on Saturday, February 21, 2026, from 11 am to 4 pm. The milestone event honors the Year of ...
Festival of Olives (Sonoma)
Saturday, February 21 – 11:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE ENTRY
| Jacuzzi Family Vineyards
Festival of Olives (Sonoma)
Join us on Saturday, February 21, 2026, as we celebrate one of the Mediterranean’s greatest treasures: olives! Stop by Jacuzzi Family Vineyards anytime between 11–3 pm as we celebrate and enjoy all things olives – from Extra Virgin Olive Oil to Tapenades, tastings and local vendors. ...
2026 San Francisco Summer Resource Fair (Golden Gate Park)
Saturday, February 21 – 11:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No ticket or sign up is required. Just show up ready to start your family's summer planning!
| San Francisco County Fair Building
2026 San Francisco Summer Resource Fair (Golden Gate Park)
Start your family’s summer planning at the 2026 San Francisco Summer Resource Fair! Meet representatives from 100 San Francisco agencies sharing information about summer programs and resources for children and youth in grades K–8 and their families. Many of the summer programs featured at the Summer ...

Sunday, February 22

2026 San Jose Lunar New Year “Tet Festival” (Feb. 20-22)
Sunday, February 22 – 11:00 am - Ends at 10:00 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 Center, San ...

Friday, February 27

SF’s Huge “Sunset Night Market” Returns for 2026 (Lunar New Year)
Friday, February 27 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Sunset Mercantile (Outer Sunset)
SF's Huge "Sunset Night Market" Returns for 2026 (Lunar New Year)
Sunset Night Market™ Returns for Lunar New Year 2026! Ring in the Lunar New Year with food, culture, music, and community spirit. Bring your family, invite your friends, and welcome the Year of the Horse with prosperity, joy, and success upon arrival. The official Sunset Night market returns ...

Sunday, March 1

SF Beer Week 2026: February 20-March 1 (Final Day)
Sunday, March 1 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Many events are free, but some many require a ticket (price varies)
| All Over the Bay Area
SF Beer Week 2026: February 20-March 1 (Final Day)

SF Beer Week is a ten-day celebration that showcases the Bay Area’s brewing heritage and contemporary craft beer scene. Have a pint or a few at hundreds of beer-themed events in San Francisco and the Bay Area from February 20 to March 1, 2026. See full ...

SF’s Ocean Beach Bonfires Return for 2026 (March 1 – Oct. 31)
Sunday, March 1 – 6:00 am - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Fire rings are first come, first serve
| Ocean Beach Fire Pits
SF's Ocean Beach Bonfires Return for 2026 (March 1 - Oct. 31)

For the first time in four months, it’s finally legal again to have a bonfire at Ocean Beach. During the “No Burn” Season (which runs from November 1 to the end of February), bonfires are not allowed, but starting March 1, 2026, bonfires are back ...

Monday, March 2

Rare “Blood Moon” Total Lunar Eclipse Over SF
Monday, March 2 – 11:59 pm - Ends at 5:00 am | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Bay Area
Rare “Blood Moon” Total Lunar Eclipse Over SF

Thanks to an optical illusion in the sky, the moon will appear bigger and brighter than normal in the San Francisco Bay Area in the night, during what astronomers call a “supermoon.” Because the sun is about 50,000 miles closer to the earth than at ...

Saturday, March 7

2026 Chinese New Year Street Fair in San Francisco (March 7-8)
Saturday, March 7 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Chinatown
2026 Chinese New Year Street Fair in San Francisco (March 7-8)

Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of San Francisco’s exhilarating Chinatown during one of the community’s most exciting times of the year. The Chinatown Community Street Fair takes place the weekend of the Chinese New Year Parade. At the fair, experience Chinese cultural arts such ...