Sunday, August 23
2026 Oakland Chinatown StreetFest (Aug. 22-23)
Sunday, August 23 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Oakland Chinatown
The Oakland Chinatown Chamber of Commerce is excited to welcome you back to the Oakland Chinatown StreetFest on August 22–23, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. For two days, Oakland Chinatown will celebrate with lion dances, live entertainment, delicious food, local artists, family-friendly activities, ...
SF’s “Festival of Chariots” in Golden Gate Park (2026)
Sunday, August 23 – 10:15 am - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Golden Gate Park (Robin Williams Meadow)
Welcome to the 60th annual Festival of Chariots. His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada organized the first Jagannātha Ratha-yātrā festival in San Francisco in 1967.
Jagannātha means “Lord of the Universe.” It is mentioned in the Vedic literatures, rathe ca vamanam drstva punar janma ...
6th Annual All-You-Can-Eat Seafood Boil by Gumbo Social (SF)
Unlimited seafood. One unforgettable afternoon.
Spend the afternoon eating and celebrating community at Gumbo Social’s 6th Annual All-You-Can-Eat Seafood Boil, our biggest summer tradition and Mr. Gumbo’s annual birthday celebration.
Presented in partnership with Sunday Streets Bayview, this outdoor feast transforms the parking lot next to Gumbo ...
Tuesday, August 25
Free National Parks Day: Muir Woods + Yosemite for National Parks Service Birthday 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 ...
Thursday, August 27
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
Town of Colma Free Summer Concert Series
Thursday, August 27 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Colma Community Center
We’re excited to bring back the Summer Concert Series. Join us in August for three evenings of great music and entertainment. We will gather in the grass area at the Colma Community Center located at 1520 Hillside Blvd. from 6:00pm – 8:00pm. Bring your lawn ...Every Thursday
Friday, August 28
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
San Jose Giants Baseball & Post-Game Fireworks | 2026
The San Jose Giants will once again light up the skies during the 2026 season. All Friday Night Fireworks are sponsored by Excite Credit Union, and will each have their own special musical theme! See the full list of fireworks games for 2026 season. All ...
Saturday, August 29
8th Annual Russian River “Real Neato” Music Fest in the Redwoods (2026)
>We are excited to bring you the 8th Annual Real Neato Music Festival on Saturday, August 29, 2026 from 2-10PM. at the Rio Nido Roadhouse in Guerneville, California.
This single-day festival takes place in West Sonoma County’s most picturesque setting—the Russian River Valley. Majestic coastal redwoods ...
Portola Neighborhood Garage Sale 2026
Saturday, August 29 – 9:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Burrows Pocket Park
The Portola Neighborhood Garage Sale is a great excuse to get out early, wander the neighborhood, and see what turns up. Expect a fun mix of household finds, vintage surprises, useful odds and ends, and the kind of hidden gems you only spot when you’re ...
8th Annual Crab Cove Fish Festival (Alameda)
Saturday, August 29 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Crab Cove Visitor Center
Crab Cove Visitor Center is part of the East Bay Regional Park District, the largest park district in the nation.
Join us for the 8th Annual Fish Festival, including:
*Enjoy eats from Food Truck Mafia’s diverse lineup of food trucks.
* The Mobile Fish Exhibit, where you can view large ...
2026 “Pub in the Park” Giant Inflatables + Summer Picnic Party (Redwood City)
While Redwood City’s summer event series celebrates 20 years, Pub in the Park is the young standout of the lineup–now nine years strong and a favorite gathering in Red Morton Park. Join us for four lively Saturdays filled with music, drinks, and a welcoming community ...
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
10th Annual “Scumdance” Film Festival: Wild DIY Films (SF)
Saturday, August 29 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 10:45 pm |
Cost: $18 | The Lost Church
Now in our TENTH YEAR – Scumdance is a celebration of the weirdest and wildest micro-budget films from around the world!
Join us for a full day of movies made by punks, dirtbags, metalheads & oddballs – all united to unleash their unconventional creations on an ...
Sunday, August 30
2026 Bay Area “Brazilian Day” White Party & Lavagem Festival (Berkeley)
The annual ‘Lavagem do Bonfim’ is one of the most important events in the Afro Brazilian cultural calendar. This ritual dates back to colonial Brazil when enslaved Africans were forced to clean the church in preparation for the celebration of Senhor Do Bonfim “Our Lord”.
They ...
BonPOP: Japanese Obon Festival in SF Botanical Gardens
We’re excited to welcome you back for 2026!
KOHO and Gardens of Golden Gate Park are excited to present the fifth annual KOHO BonPop community Bon Odori festival on Sunday, August 30, 2026 at the San Francisco Botanical Gardens Fountain Plaza.
Event Schedule:
2-4 pm: Vendors & Activities
4-6 ...
Tuesday, September 1
“California Henge”: San Francisco’s Natural Light Show
Tuesday, September 1 – 6:40 am - Ends at 7:00 am |
Cost: FREE | California St & Gough St, SF
California Henge, San Francisco’s twice-yearly solar spectacle, returns in early September 2026. Twice a year, the rising sun lines up with San Francisco’s street grid, sending a golden beam down California Street toward the Bay Bridge. The fleeting alignment has become one of the city’s ...
Thursday, September 3
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)
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, September 4
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, September 5
2026 Free Fishing Day (San Francisco Bay Area)
Saturday, September 5 – All Day |
Cost: FREE | All Over the Bay Area
Have you ever felt the excitement of watching your bobber suddenly jiggle, then dive out of sight? Or feeling the tap-tap-tap of a bass as it tastes the worm on the end of your line? Or having a salmon practically tear the rod out of ...
Kings Mountain Art Fair 2026: 130+ Artists Under the Redwoods (Woodside)
Come to the Kings Mountain Art Fair, Labor Day weekend 2026, under the redwoods! The 100%-volunteer-run fair offers fine arts and crafts from over 130 independent artists, selected through a jury process. There are kids’ activities, food and drinks, and more. Proceeds support the Kings ...
2026 “Kings Mountain Art Fair” in the Redwoods (Sept. 5-7)
Saturday, September 5 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Kings Mountain Fire Station
Set beneath the ancient coastal redwoods of the Santa Cruz Mountains, the 63rd annual Kings Mountain Art Fair returns Labor Day weekend, September 5th through September 7th, 2026. This year’s juried fair welcomes 23 first-time exhibitors among its 125+ participating artists, continuing a decades-long tradition ...
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
Sunday, September 6
2026 Chinatown Car Show & Car Parade (SF)
Sunday, September 6 – 10:00 am - Ends at 3:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | 1138 Grant Avenue
Celebrate the 5th Annual SF Chinatown Car Show & Parade! See vintage & exotic cars, lion dances, and kung fu today in Chinatown, SF.
Experience the 5th Annual SF Chinatown Car Show & Parade on Grant Ave (Broadway to California). Enjoy a stunning lineup of vintage, ...
2026 “Kings Mountain Art Fair” in the Redwoods (Sept. 5-7)
Sunday, September 6 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Kings Mountain Fire Station
Set beneath the ancient coastal redwoods of the Santa Cruz Mountains, the 63rd annual Kings Mountain Art Fair returns Labor Day weekend, September 5th through September 7th, 2026. This year’s juried fair welcomes 23 first-time exhibitors among its 125+ participating artists, continuing a decades-long tradition ...
Berkeley’s 6th Annual Bizerkeley Vegan Food Festival (2026)
The best foodie fest in the Bay Area is the largest vegan food festival benefitting California Pit bull Rescue is back & better!
Are you Ready to Eat?!
Benefitting the California Pitbull Rescue, the 6th Annual Bizerkeley Food Fest is excited to bring the best in plant ...
2026 World Arts West Dance Festival (Presidio Tunnel Tops)
Sunday, September 6 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Tunnel Tops (Presidio)
An afternoon of of live performances and interactive dance workshops!
Weekend Three we are back at the East Meadow of Presidio Tunnel Tops!
Live dance performances by:
Academy of Danse Libre (European/Bridgerton-style ballroom)
Amazed by Grace Dance Ministry (Black American Praise Dance)
Los Lupeños de San José (Mexican folklorico)
Uzumaru (Yosakoi ...
Monday, September 7
Labor 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 ...
2026 “Kings Mountain Art Fair” in the Redwoods (Sept. 5-7)
Monday, September 7 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Kings Mountain Fire Station
Set beneath the ancient coastal redwoods of the Santa Cruz Mountains, the 63rd annual Kings Mountain Art Fair returns Labor Day weekend, September 5th through September 7th, 2026. This year’s juried fair welcomes 23 first-time exhibitors among its 125+ participating artists, continuing a decades-long tradition ...
