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Sunday, June 28

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 ...

Saturday, July 4

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 ...

2026 Fillmore Jazz Festival (July 4-5)
Saturday, July 4 – 10:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Fillmore Street (Jackson to Eddy)
2026 Fillmore Jazz Festival (July 4-5)

The Fillmore Jazz Festival returns in 2026 over the July 4 weekend, Saturday and Sunday, July 4–5, bringing live jazz back to the heart of San Francisco’s historic Fillmore District. Join us for a weekend of music, community, and celebration. The West Coast’s largest free jazz ...

Angel Island | 4th of July Fireworks Cruise | 2026
Saturday, July 4 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: $122*
*Special Arrangement Evening Ferry Tickets are required: $122 Adults and $97 Children (6-12 years)
| Angel Island
Angel Island | 4th of July Fireworks Cruise | 2026
Get ready to experience the magic of the annual “San Francisco 4th of July Fireworks Show” aboard the mighty Angel Island or the luxurious Tamalpais  for an exciting Fireworks display that will have you, your family and friends in awe. Sure to be a memorable ...
San Francisco Fireworks: 4th of July (2026)
Saturday, July 4 – 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Fisherman's Wharf
San Francisco Fireworks: 4th of July (2026)
> This event typically happens every year to celebrate Independence Day, but please note, as of 5/20/26, the 2026 information has not yet been announced, but we expect details to be similar to 2025.  Here’s what happened in 2025: 2025 SF 4th of July Fireworks The waterfront will ...

Sunday, July 5

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 ...

2026 Fillmore Jazz Festival (July 4-5)
Sunday, July 5 – 10:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Fillmore Street (Jackson to Eddy)
2026 Fillmore Jazz Festival (July 4-5)

The Fillmore Jazz Festival returns in 2026 over the July 4 weekend, Saturday and Sunday, July 4–5, bringing live jazz back to the heart of San Francisco’s historic Fillmore District. Join us for a weekend of music, community, and celebration. The West Coast’s largest free jazz ...

Wednesday, July 8

Walnut Creek’s Locust Street Festival 2026
Wednesday, July 8 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Walnut Creek Downtown
Walnut Creek's Locust Street Festival 2026

Mark your calendars for an epic street festival series, once a month on Wednesday evenings in July and August. Join us for these 2 vibrant street festivals in the heart of downtown Walnut Creek! Locust Street Festival is the ultimate celebration of community, creativity, and ...

Thursday, July 9

Movies on the Square 2026: Free Double Features Every Thursday (Redwood City)
Thursday, July 9 – 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 10

20th Annual “Music on the Square” Free Concerts Every Friday (Redwood City)
Friday, July 10 – 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

Free Summer Outdoor Movie Nights (Hayward)
Friday, July 10 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, bring a chair or blanket to enjoy the show!
| Unity Park
Free Summer Outdoor Movie Nights (Hayward)

Bring the entire family for these feature films playing all summer in parks around the district. Put together your movie setup with a picnic dinner, low-back small chairs and/or blankets and flashlight (keep them low, please). Zootopia 2 (PG)Friday, June 5, 7:00 pm Unity Park, ...Monthly

Saturday, July 11

2026 “Pub in the Park” Giant Inflatables + Summer Picnic Party (Redwood City)
Saturday, July 11 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE! ALL AGES!
| Red Morton Park
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 ...

Thursday, July 16

Movies on the Square 2026: Free Double Features Every Thursday (Redwood City)
Thursday, July 16 – 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

Sunday, July 19

Sugartown Festival 2026
Sunday, July 19 – 11:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Admission Is Free
| 850 pomona St Crockett Ca 94525
Sugartown Festival 2026
Get ready to dance, eat, and soak up the vibes at Sugartown Festival 2026—fun’s just around the corner! Sugartown Festival 2026 18th Annual Community Celebration Welcome to Sugartown Festival 2026 — where music, community, and summer energy come together in unforgettable style. Join us on Sunday, July 19, 2026, ...
SF’s “Japan Day” Festival 2026: Taiko, Odori & Workshops (Japantown)
Sunday, July 19 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Post St & Laguna St (Japantown)
SF's "Japan Day" Festival 2026: Taiko, Odori & Workshops (Japantown)
Join us for our annual summer festival of Japanese arts and culture. Enjoy performances of taiko drumming, awa odori dance, Okinawan drumming and dance, karate, and shamisen. Get hands on and make your own washi ningyo paper doll, origami, or shodo calligraphy. July 19, 2026 12:00 pm ...

Saturday, July 25

Wizards & Wine: A Harry Potter Inspired Market (East Bay)
Saturday, July 25 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Four Fools Winery
Wizards & Wine: A Harry Potter Inspired Market (East Bay)
Welcome to Wizards & Wine: A Harry Potter Inspired Market! Grab your house crew and join us for an afternoon of magic by the bay! Wizards & Wine transforms Four Fools Winery into a spellbinding marketplace filled with themed vendors, handcrafted treasures, mystical goods, art, candles, crystals, ...

Sunday, July 26

2026 “Up Your Alley / Dore Alley” Street Fair & Fetish Festival (SF)
Sunday, July 26 – 11:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are requested.
| Dore Alley
2026 "Up Your Alley / Dore Alley" Street Fair & Fetish Festival (SF)
This is no indie hipster fair with hand-knit scarves and folk music… If rubber, sportswear, biker gear, punks, or any variety of built, hairy men turns you on, then they’ve got it. In their own words, you won’t find a filthier event in the States. Up ...

Saturday, August 1

2026 “Pub in the Park” Giant Inflatables + Summer Picnic Party (Redwood City)
Saturday, August 1 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE! ALL AGES!
| Red Morton Park
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 ...

2026 Renegade Craft Summer Fair at Fort Mason Center (August 1-2)
Saturday, August 1 – All Day | Cost: FREE | Fort Mason Center
2026 Renegade Craft Summer Fair at Fort Mason Center (August 1-2)

Renegade Craft’s Summer Fair will be at Fort Mason Center Festival Pavilion on August 1-2, 2026. Shop your favorite artists and discover over 250 new ones at Renegade San Francisco! We’re back with a curated summertime Fair featuring the most inspiring creatives from the Bay ...

Sunday, August 2

2026 Renegade Craft Summer Fair at Fort Mason Center (August 1-2)
Sunday, August 2 – All Day | Cost: FREE | Fort Mason Center
2026 Renegade Craft Summer Fair at Fort Mason Center (August 1-2)

Renegade Craft’s Summer Fair will be at Fort Mason Center Festival Pavilion on August 1-2, 2026. Shop your favorite artists and discover over 250 new ones at Renegade San Francisco! We’re back with a curated summertime Fair featuring the most inspiring creatives from the Bay ...

Wednesday, August 5

Walnut Creek’s Locust Street Festival 2026
Wednesday, August 5 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Walnut Creek Downtown
Walnut Creek's Locust Street Festival 2026

Mark your calendars for an epic street festival series, once a month on Wednesday evenings in July and August. Join us for these 2 vibrant street festivals in the heart of downtown Walnut Creek! Locust Street Festival is the ultimate celebration of community, creativity, and ...

Thursday, August 6

SFMOMA’s “Free First Thursdays” Free Museum Day for Locals
Thursday, August 6 – 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

Thursday, August 13

Brazil in the Gardens: Alexandre Ribeiro & Alessandro Penezzi (Yerba Buena Gardens)
Thursday, August 13 – 12:30 pm - Ends at 1:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Gardens (Esplanade)
Brazil in the Gardens: Alexandre Ribeiro & Alessandro Penezzi (Yerba Buena Gardens)
Date: Thu, Aug 13 Time: 12:30pm – 1:30pm Venue: Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens Mission St. between 3rd & 4th Sts. San Francisco, CA + Google Map Phone: (415) 543-1718 Every summer some of Brazil’s greatest musicians gather in the redwoods of Cazadero for California Brazil Camp, and every season ...
Town of Colma Free Summer Concert Series
Thursday, August 13 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Colma Community Center
Town of Colma Free Summer Concert Series

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 14

Free Summer Outdoor Movie Nights (Hayward)
Friday, August 14 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, bring a chair or blanket to enjoy the show!
| Unity Park
Free Summer Outdoor Movie Nights (Hayward)

Bring the entire family for these feature films playing all summer in parks around the district. Put together your movie setup with a picnic dinner, low-back small chairs and/or blankets and flashlight (keep them low, please). Zootopia 2 (PG)Friday, June 5, 7:00 pm Unity Park, ...Monthly

Thursday, August 20

Town of Colma Free Summer Concert Series
Thursday, August 20 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Colma Community Center
Town of Colma Free Summer Concert Series

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