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Sunday, June 21

Free 2026 Golden Gate Park Succulent Expo: 40+ Rare Plant Vendors (June 20-21)
Sunday, June 21 – 9:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE all day!
| San Francisco County Fair Building
Free 2026 Golden Gate Park Succulent Expo: 40+ Rare Plant Vendors (June 20-21)

San Francisco Succulent & Cactus Society’s Annual Succulent Expo, June 19–21, 2026 At the San Francisco County Fair Building — on the southern edge of Golden Gate Park at 9th Ave. and Lincoln Way: 1199-9th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122 Free and open to the ...

39th Annual Berkeley Juneteenth Festival (2026)
Sunday, June 21 – 11:00 am - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Berkeley, CA
39th Annual Berkeley Juneteenth Festival (2026)
One of the East Bay’s biggest Juneteenth celebrations returns to the streets of South Berkeley for a full day festival stretching across the Alcatraz–Adeline corridor. The annual Berkeley Juneteenth Festival transforms five blocks into a vibrant outdoor celebration of Black culture, freedom, and community with ...

SF’s North Beach Festival 2026 (June 20-21)
Sunday, June 21 – 11:00 am - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | North Beach
SF’s North Beach Festival 2026 (June 20-21)

Considered one of the country’s original outdoor festivals, the North Beach Festival celebrates its 72nd year in historic North Beach in 2026 with 200+ vendors on 11 blocks, beer gardens, live music, art, Italian Street Painting, the blessing of the animals, and much more. And it all ...

SF Bayview Juneteenth Father’s Day Festival w/ Next & Lakeside (2026)
Sunday, June 21 – 11:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Gilman Park
SF Bayview Juneteenth Father's Day Festival w/ Next & Lakeside (2026)
The SF Juneteenth Bayview Father’s Day Festival returns to Gilman Park for a full day of free, outdoor celebration in the heart of Bayview. Hosted by the SF African American Arts & Cultural District, this neighborhood festival brings together live music, DJs, food vendors, retail ...
Pelican Inn Father’s Day BBQ
Sunday, June 21 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 am | Cost: FREE | Pelican Inn
Pelican Inn Father's Day BBQ
Celebrate Father’s Day at the Pelican Inn with an afternoon of great food, cold beer, and live music on the lawn. Join us on Sunday 6/21 from 11:00–4:00 for burgers, bangers on a bun, and live music from the Muir Beach Grass Band at 1:00 ...
Dad Games at Dave & Buster’s Daly City
Sunday, June 21 – 11:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: $31.74 | Dave & Buster's Daly City
Dad Games at Dave & Buster's Daly City
This Father’s Day, skip the ordinary and level up family time at Dave & Buster’s with Dad Games — a high-energy competition packed with arcade action, family challenges, and unforgettable moments. Grab your team, fuel up with the Ultimate Player’s Pack Banquet (including some of the ...
Father’s Day Bonfire Night at SF’s Ocean Beach (2026)
Sunday, June 21 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Fire rings are first come, first serve
| Ocean Beach Fire Pits
Father's Day Bonfire Night at SF's Ocean Beach (2026)

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, June 22

SF Neo-Futurists’ “Infinite Pride” (30 Plays in 60 Minutes)
Monday, June 22 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: $33.85*
*$33.85 - GA (fees included)
| El Rio
SF Neo-Futurists' "Infinite Pride" (30 Plays in 60 Minutes)

30 gay plays performed in 60 even gayer minutes, featuring an all queer/trans cast of SF Neo-Futurists Join your favorite local non-illusory theater troupe, the San Francisco Neo-Futurists, for 60 minutes of queer joy / queer truth / queer weirdness / queer life, at El ...

Free 45-Minute Kids Musical “The Magic Heartstone” (SF)
Monday, June 22 – 10:30 am | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP required, completely free to attend for everyone
| Janet Pomeroy Center
Free 45-Minute Kids Musical "The Magic Heartstone" (SF)
Our organization, SF Friends Who Care, produces annual musicals complete with original songs, beautiful dancing, handmade costumes and hand-painted scenery. It’s a show around 45 minutes long that offers a wonderful opportunity for children to experience live theater. Our shows are free for everyone to ...

Tuesday, June 23

SF Neo-Futurists’ “Infinite Pride” (30 Plays in 60 Minutes)
Tuesday, June 23 – 6:30 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: $33.85*
*$33.85 - GA (fees included)
| The Stud
SF Neo-Futurists' "Infinite Pride" (30 Plays in 60 Minutes)

30 gay plays performed in 60 even gayer minutes, featuring an all queer/trans cast of SF Neo-Futurists Join your favorite local non-illusory theater troupe, the San Francisco Neo-Futurists, for 60 minutes of queer joy / queer truth / queer weirdness / queer life, at El ...

Thursday, June 25

South San Francisco Small Business Expo 2026
Thursday, June 25 – 9:30 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | South San Francisco Conference Center
South San Francisco Small Business Expo 2026
Attend San Francisco’s Largest Networking Event! Founded in 2008, Small Business Expo is the largest business-to-business trade show, conference, and educational event in the United States, designed specifically for small business owners, entrepreneurs, and startups. Held live and in person across major U.S. cities, this dynamic one-day ...
BRYR Clogs Online Sample Sale (25-60% Off)
Thursday, June 25 – 10:00 am - Ends at 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE | BRYR Clogs
BRYR Clogs Online Sample Sale (25-60% Off)
Bryr Clogs is hosting its massive annual online sample sale. Get handmade clogs for 25-60% off regular retail. And for the first time ever, we have bags! Log on early so you don’t miss out. Online only.
Banding Together to End Domestic Violence
Thursday, June 25 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: $39 | The Chapel
Banding Together to End Domestic Violence
Battle of the Bands is an annual attorney fundraiser benefiting Family Violence Appellate Project (FVAP). Bands consist of attorneys and employees from Bay Area law firms and corporate legal teams. Watch these rock star attorneys compete for the coveted title: Best Lawyer Band in the Bay.. Though the competition is fierce, ...

Friday, June 26

SF Pride Heart of the City: A Summer Art Show, Makers Market & Pride Celebration (2026)
Friday, June 26 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| Hunt & Gather
SF Pride Heart of the City: A Summer Art Show, Makers Market & Pride Celebration (2026)
SF Pride-Heart of the City. The most vibrant, inclusive art show of the summer. A Summer ART SHOW Opening, Makers Market, and Pride Celebration Our SF PRIDE celebration is back at HUNT & GATHER, and this year’s show is bursting with color, creativity, and bold beauty. This ...
San Francisco’s Annual Trans March + Festival 2026
Friday, June 26 – 11:00 am - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Mission Dolores Park
San Francisco's Annual Trans March + Festival 2026

San Francisco’s annual Trans March returns on June 26, 2026. Join us for Trans March 2026 to march in celebration of our trans joy and resilience on June 26, 2026, at Dolores Park in San Francisco, CA. Read the FAQ. 3-6pm – stage & resource ...

San Jose’s 2026 FoodieLand Night Market (June 26-28)
Friday, June 26 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: $12*
*$12; Kids 5 & under are free
| Santa Clara County Fairgrounds
San Jose's 2026 FoodieLand Night Market (June 26-28)

Inspired by Asia’s open-air night markets, FoodieLand is a family-friendly outdoor food festival featuring a carefully curated multicultural marketplace featuring 175 vendors representing foods and flavors from across the globe. Plus there’s an array of entertainment; attendees can try their hand at activities like carnival ...

20th Annual “Music on the Square” Free Concerts Every Friday (Redwood City)
Friday, June 26 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE! ALL AGES!
| Courthouse Square
20th Annual "Music on the Square" Free Concerts Every Friday (Redwood City)

20 years ago, we said it was gonna be big. Turns out… we were just getting started. From Music on the Square to Shakespeare under the stars, Redwood City Events became more than a series. It’s the soundtrack of this city. And 20 seasons later? ...Every Friday

Saturday, June 27

7th Annual “LakeFest” Celebration at Lake Merritt (Oakland)
Saturday, June 27 – 11:00 am - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: $23.18*
*$23.18 General Admission (fees incl.)
| Lake Merritt Boathouse
7th Annual “LakeFest” Celebration at Lake Merritt (Oakland)
Get ready for the Bay Area’s ultimate summer destination! The 7th Annual LakeFest Oakland is back at Lake Merritt! Join 20,000+ neighbors for a massive celebration of music, art and the vibrant spirit of The Town. LakeFest Saturday, June 27, 2026 | 11a-6p Sail Boat House, Lake Merritt, ...
Summer “Creative Youth Celebration” Festival at YBCA (SF)
Summer "Creative Youth Celebration" Festival at YBCA (SF)
On Saturday, June 27 from 12-5pm, the Creative Youth Celebration will transform Yerba Buena Center for the Arts into a one-day-only, multidisciplinary showcase featuring hundreds of works by award-winning high school artists – spanning film, music, writing, photography, dance, and visual art. Free and open to ...
Gumbo Social’s 4th Annual Bayview Block Party (2026)
Saturday, June 27 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Event is free to attend. (Does not include tasting tickets.)
| 3rd St & Thornton Ave
Gumbo Social's 4th Annual Bayview Block Party (2026)
Gumbo Social is proud to present the Fourth Annual Bayview Block Party, celebrating three years as a brick-and-mortar restaurant in San Francisco’s historic Bayview neighborhood. Join us on Saturday, June 27, 2026 from 11 AM to 5 PM in the parking lot at 3rd St. & Thornton Ave, right next door ...
2026 San Francisco Pride Festival (June 27-28)
Saturday, June 27 – 11:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are requested
| Civic Center Plaza
2026 San Francisco Pride Festival (June 27-28)

The San Francisco LGBT Pride Celebration and Parade is one of the largest LGBT gatherings in the nation. The two-day celebration is free and open to all. The parade takes place annually on the last Sunday of June. In 2026, we’re transforming Civic Center into ...

Golden Gate Park “The Whale’s Tail” Beer/Wine Garden + Live Music (Summer 2026)
Saturday, June 27 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission and entertainment for all ages. Dogs and bikes welcome. Food and beverages available for purchase.
| The Whale's Tale Garden Bar
Golden Gate Park "The Whale's Tail" Beer/Wine Garden + Live Music (Summer 2026)

The Whale’s Tale is a seasonal, open-air destination for live music, food and drinks, community programming and relaxing afternoons. Open Saturdays and Sundays and select holidays beginning Memorial Day weekend, the Whale’s Tail features a rotating lineup of musical acts throughout the season, weekly free ...Every Saturday

San Jose’s 2026 FoodieLand Night Market (June 26-28)
Saturday, June 27 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: $12*
*$12; Kids 5 & under are free
| Santa Clara County Fairgrounds
San Jose's 2026 FoodieLand Night Market (June 26-28)

Inspired by Asia’s open-air night markets, FoodieLand is a family-friendly outdoor food festival featuring a carefully curated multicultural marketplace featuring 175 vendors representing foods and flavors from across the globe. Plus there’s an array of entertainment; attendees can try their hand at activities like carnival ...

Sunday, June 28

2026 San Francisco Pride Parade
Sunday, June 28 – 10:30 am - Ends at 1:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Market Street
2026 San Francisco Pride Parade

The San Francisco LGBT Pride Celebration and Parade is one of the largest LGBT gatherings in the nation. The two-day celebration is free and open to all. The parade takes place annually on the last Sunday of June. In 2026, we’re transforming Civic Center into ...

2026 San Francisco Pride Festival (Civic Center)
Sunday, June 28 – 11:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but a donations appreciated
| Civic Center Plaza
2026 San Francisco Pride Festival (Civic Center)

The San Francisco LGBT Pride Celebration and Parade is one of the largest LGBT gatherings in the nation. The two-day celebration is free and open to all. The parade takes place annually on the last Sunday of June. In 2026, we’re transforming Civic Center into ...

San Jose’s 2026 FoodieLand Night Market (June 26-28)
Sunday, June 28 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: $12*
*$12; Kids 5 & under are free
| Santa Clara County Fairgrounds
San Jose's 2026 FoodieLand Night Market (June 26-28)

Inspired by Asia’s open-air night markets, FoodieLand is a family-friendly outdoor food festival featuring a carefully curated multicultural marketplace featuring 175 vendors representing foods and flavors from across the globe. Plus there’s an array of entertainment; attendees can try their hand at activities like carnival ...

Thursday, July 2

SFMOMA’s “Free First Thursdays” Free Museum Day for Locals
Thursday, July 2 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Residents of the nine Bay Area counties are invited to spend a day at the museum on us
| SFMOMA
SFMOMA's "Free First Thursdays" Free Museum Day for Locals

2026 UPDATE: Sadly, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art has confirmed that its Free First Thursday program is temporarily paused beginning February 2026. The museum says the program will be re-envisioned and relaunched at a future date, with updates to be shared once plans are finalized. As ...Monthly

Movies on the Square 2026: Free Double Features Every Thursday (Redwood City)
Thursday, July 2 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE! ALL AGES!
| Courthouse Square
Movies on the Square 2026: Free Double Features Every Thursday (Redwood City)

20 years ago, we said it was gonna be big. Turns out… we were just getting started. From Movies on the Square to Shakespeare under the stars, Redwood City Events became more than a series. It’s the soundtrack of this city. And 20 seasons later? ...Every Thursday

Friday, July 3

Free National Parks Admission for Independence Day Weekend (July 3-5, 2026)
Free National Parks Admission for Independence Day Weekend (July 3-5, 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 ...

El Cerrito’s WorldOne Festival “Tardeada” Pre-Party
Friday, July 3 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Cerrito Vista Park
El Cerrito's WorldOne Festival "Tardeada" Pre-Party

Back for the 28th year, the 2026 worldOne Festival is El Cerrito California’s largest event of the entire year! Join 12,000+ of your closest friends + neighbors for a splendid day of music, art, commUnity, relaxation, and fun on the welcoming, spacious lawn + adjacent ...