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Thursday, June 25

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 ...
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 ...

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 ...
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 ...

Benicia | Independence Day Torchlight Parade | 2026
Friday, July 3 – 6:30 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE | First Street (Benicia)
Benicia | Independence Day Torchlight Parade | 2026
July 3rd Torchlight Parade – Celebrating USA 250 Join us for the 2026 Benicia Torchlight Parade as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the USA. Parade route is along First Street between D Street and Benicia City Park. Gather a group of family and friends, bring ...

Saturday, July 4

July 4 Parade & Celebration at SF’s Coastal Park (Sunset Dunes)
Saturday, July 4 – 11:30 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Noriega Sunset Lounge (Sunset Dunes Park)
July 4 Parade & Celebration at SF's Coastal Park (Sunset Dunes)
Celebrate the 4th of July with a good old-fashioned neighborhood parade! Marchers will gather starting at 11:30 at the Noriega Sunset Lounge and parade through Sunset Dunes Park with marching bands, fire truck fanfare, and plenty of neighborhood joy. We’ll end the parade at Judah with bounce ...
Mare Island’s July 4th Spirit Ship Celebration (2026)
Saturday, July 4 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: $10*
*$10 Ages 21+ $5 Ages 11-21 $25 Family Pack - 2 Adults & up to 4 Children Free 10 and under
| Mare Island Waterfront at the Coal Sheds
Mare Island's July 4th Spirit Ship Celebration (2026)
Two anniversaries. One unforgettable night. Join us July 4th on Mare Island for the Spirit Ship Celebration! This Independence Day, Mare Island lights up for a night worth remembering. Join us for the Spirit Ship Celebration, an evening marking two extraordinary milestones: America’s 250th birthday and ...
4th of July Bonfire Day at SF’s Ocean Beach (2026)
Saturday, July 4 – 6:00 am - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Fire rings are first come, first serve
| Ocean Beach Fire Pits
4th of July Bonfire Day 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 ...

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 ...

Pleasant Hill’s 4th of July Parade, Festival & Fireworks | 2026
Pleasant Hill's 4th of July Parade, Festival & Fireworks | 2026
2026 50th Annual Pleasant Hill 4th of July Celebration Join the Pleasant Hill 4th of July Commission The Pleasant Hill 4th of July Commission work hard to put together the largest single-day event in the city. The commission is not part of the City of Pleasant Hill ...
Concord | 4th of July Parade, Concert & Fireworks | 2026
Saturday, July 4 – 8:00 am - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Parade, concert and fireworks are free, but there's a fee for the run
| Mt. Diablo High School
Concord | 4th of July Parade, Concert & Fireworks | 2026
2026 Schedule of Events Events at Todos Santos Plaza 8:00 am : Stars & Stripes Kids Fun Run 8:00 am : Rotary Pancake Breakfast 8:15 am : Stars & Stripes 5k Run & Walk 10:00 am : Independence Day Parade Events at Mt. Diablo High School 4:00 PM : Festival Gates Open 5:30 ...
July 4th Parking Rules in SF (How Not to Get a Ticket) | 2026
Saturday, July 4 – All Day | Cost: FREE | All Over San Francisco
July 4th Parking Rules in SF (How Not to Get a Ticket) | 2026
Even parking tickets get a day off now and then… sort of. Parking Enforcement follows the City and County of San Francisco Holiday Calendar. The basics, is that on Saturday, July 4, 2026  parking meters, white zones, and nightly street sweeping are still enforced, but neighborhood ...
Danville | 4th of July Parade | 2026
Saturday, July 4 – 9:00 am - Ends at 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Downtown Danville
Danville | 4th of July Parade | 2026
The Kiwanis-Danville Parade will take place on Saturday, July 4th, 2026 from 9am-noon in downtown Danville, California. Honoring SRVUSD: Great schools + great students = great community! This year’s 2026 Parade Grand Marshal, is San Ramon Valley Unified School District. 2026 marks the 51st anniversary that the Kiwanis ...
Livermore | 4th of July Family Fun Festival at the Airport | 2026
Saturday, July 4 – 9:00 am - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Livermore Municipal Airport
Livermore | 4th of July Family Fun Festival at the Airport | 2026
Mark your calendar for the 3rd annual Fourth of July Celebration on Saturday, July 4, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Livermore Municipal Airport. This family-friendly event features a variety of military aircraft, remote-control aircraft, and displays of emergency vehicles, jets, and helicopters.
San Francisco | 9 Free Guided Walking Tours for 4th of July | 2026
Saturday, July 4 – All Day | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are accepted.
| All Over San Francisco
San Francisco | 9 Free Guided Walking Tours for 4th of July | 2026
Looking for something to do before the fireworks start lighting up the night sky? San Francisco City Guides offers up daily, free guided walking tours of San Francisco on July 4, 2026. 2026 July Fourth Free Walking Tours Saturday, July 04 9:30 am• Welcome to San Francisco 10:00 am• Coit ...