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Saturday, March 14

Sunday, March 15

2026 Azteca Mexica New Year Festival in San Jose (March 13-15)
Sunday, March 15 – 6:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Emma Prusch Farm Regional Park
2026 Azteca Mexica New Year Festival in San Jose (March 13-15)

Calpulli Tonalehqueh hosts the largest Azteca Mexica New Year Ceremony & Celebration in the nation. The nation’s oldest and largest Aztec New Year ceremony, uniting Aztec dancers from across the United States and Mexico, and welcoming community members for a free, family-friendly, three-day cultural celebration. ...

Dublin’s St. Patrick’s Day Festival 2026
Sunday, March 15 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Dublin Civic Center
Dublin's St. Patrick’s Day Festival 2026

Where else but Dublin would you want to celebrate St Patrick’s Day? Come out for a free, memorable and authentic Irish experience. Experience the Emerald Isle with no passports required! Come to the City of Dublin’s St. Patrick’s Day Festival to find three stages of ...

Tuesday, March 17

Chief Sullivan’s 9th Annual St. Patrick’s Brunch & Lot Party (SF)
Tuesday, March 17 – 10:30 am | Cost: FREE*
*FREE
| Chief Sullivan's
Chief Sullivan's 9th Annual St. Patrick's Brunch & Lot Party (SF)

Shake, Shamrock & Roll at Chief Sullivan’s! San Francisco’s ultimate St. Patrick’s Day Brunch & Lot Party in North Beach. Enjoy Irish-inspired brunch favorites, green drinks, bottomless mimosas, and Irish coffee in the heart of North Beach. Keep the party going with live music, DJs, ...

San Francisco’s Huge St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl (2026)
San Francisco’s Huge St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl (2026)

Throw on your best green gear and get ready to enjoy three days of St. Patrick’s Day pub crawls with the LepraCon Pub Crawl, the biggest St. Patrick’s Day party in San Francisco on March 13, March 14 and March 17. Join over 15,000 attendees ...

Saturday, March 21

80,000 Free Tulips Are Coming to SF’s Union Square (2026)
Saturday, March 21 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 4:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, everyone is welcome to come a pick a bouquet of tulips
| Union Square
80,000 Free Tulips Are Coming to SF's Union Square (2026)
Flower Bulb Day is coming to America. We will return on March 21, 2026, with a colorful display of more than 80,000 tulips that will cover Union Square in San Francisco. And you are invited to visit the square and pick your own bunch of ...
30th Annual Cambodian New Year Celebration (Oakland)
Saturday, March 21 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Oakland Temple Hill Auditorium
30th Annual Cambodian New Year Celebration (Oakland)
You and your family are warmly invited to join us as we celebrate 30 years of preserving, teaching, and honoring Khmer culture and classical dance at the 30th Annual Cambodian New Year Celebration on Temple Hill on Saturday, March 21st at 4:00 PM. For three decades, this annual ...

Sunday, March 22

2026 Oakland Restaurant Week (Final Day)
Sunday, March 22 – 11:00 am - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: $15*
*Specialty meals and pricing with lunch offers at $15, $25, $35 and/or dinner from $35, $45, and $65.
| All Over Oakland
2026 Oakland Restaurant Week (Final Day)

From March 12-22, 2026, take advantage of some amazing specials from your favorite local restaurants during Oakland Restaurant Week 2026. Oakland Restaurant Week returns March 12-22, 2026. Named #1 Best Food City in the U.S. by Condé Nast Traveler in 2024 and 2025, Oakland’s diverse culinary scene enticed with ...

Friday, March 27

SF’s 2026 “Men Having Babies” Surrogacy Conference & Expo (March 27-29)
SF's 2026 "Men Having Babies" Surrogacy Conference & Expo (March 27-29)

MHB is returning to California with our comprehensive conference format offering everything you need to know and everyone you need to meet to start your parenting journey! Known for its unbiased, comprehensive conferences for gay men, the nonprofit Men Having Babies (MHB) returns to for ...

San Jose’s Brand New “365 Night Market” w/ 50+ Food Vendors (March 27-28)
Friday, March 27 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: *
*Free entry
| Grand Century Shopping Mall
San Jose's Brand New "365 Night Market" w/ 50+ Food Vendors (March 27-28)
Join San Jose’s Spring in Full Bloom Market, with 50+ vendors, delicious food, shopping, music, cultural entertainment, and free admission. Celebrate Spring in Full Bloom with us at 365 Night Market on March 27-28 (4-10 PM) at Grand Century Mall, San Jose for a weekend filled ...

Saturday, March 28

SF’s 2026 “Men Having Babies” Surrogacy Conference & Expo (March 27-29)
Saturday, March 28 – 8:00 am - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: $40*
*The cost is $40 per person for prospective parents, and includes meals and receptions. $30 for MHB supporting members.
| Marines' Memorial Theatre
SF's 2026 "Men Having Babies" Surrogacy Conference & Expo (March 27-29)

MHB is returning to California with our comprehensive conference format offering everything you need to know and everyone you need to meet to start your parenting journey! Known for its unbiased, comprehensive conferences for gay men, the nonprofit Men Having Babies (MHB) returns to for ...

$2 Off: San Francisco Chocolate Salon 2026 (Golden Gate Park)
Saturday, March 28 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: $22.99*
*Normally $25.09 use promo code FUNCHEAP for $2 off early bird tickets
| San Francisco County Fair Building
$2 Off: San Francisco Chocolate Salon 2026 (Golden Gate Park)
Chocolate lovers, get ready for a world of premium chocolate! The original and premier artisan chocolate festival on the West Coast takes place this spring at the 20th Annual San Francisco International Chocolate Salon, in San Francisco. Chocolate aficionados, fanatics, buyers and journalists can experience the finest ...
2026 Renegade Craft Fair Market at Fort Mason (March 28-29)
Saturday, March 28 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Scan the QR code at the Fair to pay the $5 suggested entry.
| Fort Mason (Festival Pavilion)
2026 Renegade Craft Fair Market at Fort Mason (March 28-29)

Renegade Craft Spring Fair back for March 28-29, 2026 at Fort Mason Center Festival Pavilion. Shop your favorite artists and discover over 250 new ones at Renegade San Francisco! We’re back with a curated springtime Fair featuring the most inspiring creatives from SF and beyond. ...

San Jose’s Brand New “365 Night Market” w/ 50+ Food Vendors (March 27-28)
Saturday, March 28 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free entry
| Grand Century Shopping Mall
San Jose's Brand New "365 Night Market" w/ 50+ Food Vendors (March 27-28)
Join San Jose’s Spring in Full Bloom Market, with 50+ vendors, delicious food, shopping, music, cultural entertainment, and free admission. Celebrate Spring in Full Bloom with us at 365 Night Market on March 27-28 (4-10 PM) at Grand Century Mall, San Jose for a weekend filled ...

Sunday, March 29

SF’s 2026 “Men Having Babies” Surrogacy Conference & Expo (March 27-29)
SF's 2026 "Men Having Babies" Surrogacy Conference & Expo (March 27-29)

MHB is returning to California with our comprehensive conference format offering everything you need to know and everyone you need to meet to start your parenting journey! Known for its unbiased, comprehensive conferences for gay men, the nonprofit Men Having Babies (MHB) returns to for ...

2026 Renegade Craft Fair Market at Fort Mason (March 28-29)
Sunday, March 29 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Scan the QR code at the Fair to pay the $5 suggested entry.
| Fort Mason (Festival Pavilion)
2026 Renegade Craft Fair Market at Fort Mason (March 28-29)

Renegade Craft Spring Fair back for March 28-29, 2026 at Fort Mason Center Festival Pavilion. Shop your favorite artists and discover over 250 new ones at Renegade San Francisco! We’re back with a curated springtime Fair featuring the most inspiring creatives from SF and beyond. ...

Wednesday, April 1

SF’s 48st Annual “St. Stupid’s Day” Parade 2026
Wednesday, April 1 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*This is DIY, so be prepared for anything (or nothing) to happen
| Embarcadero Plaza (Formerly Justin Herman Plaza)
SF's 48st Annual "St. Stupid's Day" Parade 2026
The Annual St. Stupid’s Day Parade is a celebration of stupidity. On April 1, it’s time for yet another parade in honor of Saint Stupid, patron saint of Civilizations and Parking Meters. 48st Annual St. Stupid’s Day Parade Wednesday, April 1, 2026 | Noon Downtown San Francisco FREE Rain or shine – Midweek parades ...

Thursday, April 2

SFMOMA’s “Free First Thursdays” Free Museum Day for Locals
Thursday, April 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

Sunday, April 5

SF’s Easter In the Park & Hunky Jesus Contest 2026 (Dolores Park)
Sunday, April 5 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Donations greatly appreciated
| Mission Dolores Park
SF's Easter In the Park & Hunky Jesus Contest 2026 (Dolores Park)
The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence are expected to host their Annual Easter in the Park celebration on April 5, 2026. The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, Inc., San Francisco’s beloved and satirical drag nuns are delighted to invite the community to celebrate our 47th Anniversary at Easter ...

Friday, April 10

FandomCon Silicon Valley 2026 in San Jose (Apr. 10-12)
Friday, April 10 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: $34.67*
*Friday tickets start at $34.67 ($28 + fees). All other dates higher
| San Jose McEnery Convention Center
FandomCon Silicon Valley 2026 in San Jose (Apr. 10-12)
Step into a universe where pop culture comes alive! From the moment you walk through the doors of the San Jose Convention Center, APRIL 10 – 12, 2026, you’ll be immersed in a world built for fans, by fans. This year’s FandomCon is set to be bigger, bolder, and ...

Saturday, April 11

SF Cherry Blossom Festival 2026: April 11-12 & 18-19
Saturday, April 11 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Japantown Peace Plaza
SF Cherry Blossom Festival 2026: April 11-12 & 18-19

Welcome to the Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival, one of California’s most prominent celebrations of Asian traditions and the biggest on the West coast. Since 1968, the Festival has served to cultivate the continued alliance between Japan and the United States using culture as its ...

SF’s César Chávez Day Festival 2026
Saturday, April 11 – 11:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | 24th and Folsom
SF's César Chávez Day Festival 2026

Be a part of the largest event honoring César Chávez in Northern California, honoring the life and work of labor and civil rights leader Cesar E. Chavez on Saturday, April 11, 2026. 2026 César Chávez Holiday Parade & Festival Saturday, April 11, 2026 – Festival (24th ...

SF’s César Chávez Day Parade 2026
Saturday, April 11 – 11:00 am - Ends at 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Mission Dolores Park
SF's César Chávez Day Parade 2026

Be a part of the largest event honoring César Chávez in Northern California, honoring the life and work of labor and civil rights leader Cesar E. Chavez on Saturday, April 11, 2026. 2026 César Chávez Holiday Parade & Festival Saturday, April 11, 2026 – Festival (24th ...

SF’s “Night of Ideas” Huge Free Day-to-Midnight Festival (2026)
Saturday, April 11 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 12:00 am | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Main Public Library
SF's "Night of Ideas" Huge Free Day-to-Midnight Festival (2026)
Spend an evening exploring the ideas, art, and conversations shaping how we move forward collectively. Villa Albertine’s Night of Ideas returns in 2026 with an after-dark celebration of art, innovation, and culture across the U.S., landing in San Francisco at the Public Library and the ...

Sunday, April 12

SF Cherry Blossom Festival 2026: April 11-12 & 18-19
Sunday, April 12 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Japantown Peace Plaza
SF Cherry Blossom Festival 2026: April 11-12 & 18-19

Welcome to the Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival, one of California’s most prominent celebrations of Asian traditions and the biggest on the West coast. Since 1968, the Festival has served to cultivate the continued alliance between Japan and the United States using culture as its ...

2026 Holi Festival & Color Fight at City Center Bishop Ranch (San Ramon)
Sunday, April 12 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: $10 | City Center Bishop Ranch
2026 Holi Festival & Color Fight at City Center Bishop Ranch (San Ramon)
Join us for Holi, the vibrant Indian spring festival of color and joy. Experience the energy of music, dancing, and the playful tradition of throwing colors at 2700 Camino Ramon, adjacent to City Center. Admission is $10, so gather your friends and family and welcome the ...

Saturday, April 18

SF’s 2026 Cherry Blossom Festival: April 11-12 & 18-19
Saturday, April 18 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Japantown Peace Plaza
SF's 2026 Cherry Blossom Festival: April 11-12 & 18-19

Welcome to the Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival, one of California’s most prominent celebrations of Asian traditions and the biggest on the West coast. Since 1968, the Festival has served to cultivate the continued alliance between Japan and the United States using culture as its ...

World Naked Bike Ride Through SF for Earth Day 2026
Saturday, April 18 – 11:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Rincon Park
World Naked Bike Ride Through SF for Earth Day 2026
It’s that time to tune up those bikes and toss those riding duds in the wash; you won’t need them for the World Naked Bike Ride in San Francisco. The upcoming calendar of seasonal San Francisco World Naked Bike Rides presents the funnest opportunity to Protest ...

Sunday, April 19

SF’s 2026 Cherry Blossom Festival & Grand Parade
Sunday, April 19 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Japantown Peace Plaza
SF's 2026 Cherry Blossom Festival & Grand Parade

Welcome to the Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival, one of California’s most prominent celebrations of Asian traditions and the biggest on the West coast. Since 1968, the Festival has served to cultivate the continued alliance between Japan and the United States using culture as its ...

Tuesday, April 21

2026 Lyrid Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight (April 21-22)
Tuesday, April 21 – 11:59 pm - Ends at 6:00 am | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Bay Area
2026 Lyrid Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight (April 21-22)
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 ...