Saturday, May 9
Annual 5-Block Long Garage Sale in SF (45+ Year Tradition)
Saturday, May 9 9:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Fair Oaks St.
HUGE FIVE-BLOCK LONG GARAGE SALE! Come join in on a 45+ year neighborhood tradition! Lots of treasures and trinkets for sale, along with food and people watching! Make friends, buy stuff, sell stuff!
Event Name: Annual 5 Block Long Garage Sale
Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026
Start time: ...
Hawaiian May Day Festival 2026 at Alameda County Fairgrounds (May 9-10)
Saturday, May 9 10:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm |
Cost: $25 | Alameda County Fairgrounds
ALOHA KĀKOU! Hawaiian May Day Festival honoring Tennyson & Fe Lum, sponsored by the KUMU HULA ASSOCIATION OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA Celebrating on MOTHERʻS DAY WEEKEND May 9 & 10, 2026, Saturday & Sunday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton, California MAHALO NUI ...
2026 Taiwanese American Cultural Festival (Union Square)
The West Coast’s largest Taiwanese American celebration is back and in person on Saturday, May 9, 2026 in San Francisco’s Union Square! Join us from 10AM – 4PM for a free and family-friendly festival showcasing Taiwanese culture, food, entertainment, activities and more.
Since 1993, the Taiwanese ...
2026 “Duboce ParkJam” Free 5-Hour Concert Fest in the Park (SF)
Saturday, May 9 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Duboce Park
Bring your blankets, chairs, and picnics, and enjoy an afternoon of music. Duboce ParkJam returns to Duboce Park on Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 12 to 5 p.m. Five local musical groups will perform for an hour each.
Friends of Duboce Park held the first ParkJam ...
SF’s Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026 Kickoff: Live Salsa Dance Party
Saturday, May 9 2:00 pm - Ends at 4:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Gardens (Esplanade)
Yerba Buena Gardens Festival kicks off with a salsa dance party featuring the great New York sonero Hermán Olivera y Orquesta Taíno. At the center of NYC’s Latin music scene since the late 1970s, Olivera is known for keeping company with the greatest instrumentalists in salsa and ...
Sunday, May 10
Free Day at GG Park’s “Japanese Tea Garden” on Mother’s Day 2026 (SF Residents)
Welcome to the oldest operating public Japanese Garden in North America. Natural beauty and tranquility greet you amongst graceful Japanese maples, twisting pines, clipped azaleas, and cherry trees.
Open Daily at 9:00am-Last Entry
Last entry is 30 minutes before closing. Last entry changes seasonally.
Spring – Summer Last ...
Free Day at GG Park’s “Conservatory of Flowers” for Mother’s Day 2026 (SF Residents)
Set in a landmark building — the oldest public wood-and-glass conservatory in North America — the Conservatory of Flowers inspires awe and fascination with its rare and exotic plant collection.
Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Last ticket sold at 4:00 p.m.
Garden Admission tickets are free for ...
The Exploratorium’s Free Admission Day for Mother’s Day (2026)
Every year, the Exploratorium typically celebrates Mother’s Day with one of its most beloved traditions: a Pay What You Wish Community Day.
> Not yet confirmed for 2026
The museum has a long-standing tradition of opening its doors to the public on Mother’s Day for a day ...
14 Free Guided Walking Tours of San Francisco on Mother’s Day 2026
Skip the spendy (and crowded) brunch, and spend some quality time together with mom learning something new about the city you love.
Mother’s Day Guided Walking Tours
Sunday, May 10, 2026
All over San Francisco
FREE, but donations are welcome.
San Francisco City Guides will be offering 14 free guided walking ...
Hawaiian May Day Festival 2026 at Alameda County Fairgrounds (May 9-10)
ALOHA KĀKOU! Hawaiian May Day Festival honoring Tennyson & Fe Lum, sponsored by the KUMU HULA ASSOCIATION OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA Celebrating on MOTHERʻS DAY WEEKEND May 9 & 10, 2026, Saturday & Sunday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton, California MAHALO NUI ...
Mother’s Day Bonfire at 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 ...
Saturday, May 16
De Youngsters Day Out: Free Museum Day for Families (2026)
Saturday, May 16 9:30 am - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | de Young Museum
We invite you, and all Bay Area families, to attend the 5th annual de Youngsters Day Out on Saturday, May 16, 2026. This event is free and open to every Bay Area family. The event will include hands-on art-making activities, entertainment led by teaching artists ...
Boogie Music Fest 2026 (Downtown Campbell)
Campbell Turns Up the Volume-Boogie Music Fest
Saturday May 16th 10am-6pm & Sunday, May 17th 10am-5pm
Downtown Campbell
Get ready – Boogie Music Fest- the South Bay’s premier street party – is coming to Downtown Campbell May 16th & 17th. This two-day celebration brings together everything that makes ...
43rd Annual Berkeley “Himalayan Fair” (May 16-17)
Berkeley’s 43rd Annual Himalayan Fair returns to Live Oak Park, May 16-17, 2026. Join us at Live Oak Park, Berkeley, for a weekend filled with vibrant culture, soulful music, Himalayan flavors, crafts, and community connection. The annual Himalayan Fair, the largest of its kind in ...
Southeast Asian New Year Celebration: Songkran Festival 2026 (SF)
Saturday, May 16 11:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Fulton Plaza
We’re excited to invite you to Songkran Festival 2026, a joyful celebration of the Southeast Asian New Year, happening at Fulton Plaza, Civic Center – San Francisco.
This festival is more than an event.
It’s a space where culture, community, and new beginnings come together
Cultural ...
Pleasant Hill’s Art, Wine & Music Festival 2026 (May 16-17)
A memorable weekend filled with fantastic art, exquisite wines, and soulful music, right in the heart of Pleasant Hill. One of Pleasant Hill’s most anticipated events is back! Live music – Two Stages with Live Bands, One Community Stage with Cultural & Performance groups. Talented local ...
Sunday, May 17
Bay to Breakers 2026 (Everything You Need to Know)
Early Bird Discount Tickets / Street Closures / Course Map / Muni & BART Info / Best Places to Watch / Volunteer / Crazy Costume Photos
43rd Annual Berkeley “Himalayan Fair” (May 16-17)
Berkeley’s 43rd Annual Himalayan Fair returns to Live Oak Park, May 16-17, 2026. Join us at Live Oak Park, Berkeley, for a weekend filled with vibrant culture, soulful music, Himalayan flavors, crafts, and community connection. The annual Himalayan Fair, the largest of its kind in ...
5th Annual East Bay Makers Market & Car Show 2026 (Richmond)
Join us for our 5th Annual Makers Market at the San Pablo Sportsman Hall. Invite your friends and neighbors for some community fun.
INDOORS, you’ll be able to shop handcrafted goods from 25 guest artisans. OUTDOORS, the Sportsman Club will be hosting their first Car Show, ...
Pleasant Hill’s Art, Wine & Music Festival 2026 (May 16-17)
A memorable weekend filled with fantastic art, exquisite wines, and soulful music, right in the heart of Pleasant Hill. One of Pleasant Hill’s most anticipated events is back! Live music – Two Stages with Live Bands, One Community Stage with Cultural & Performance groups. Talented local ...
Friday, May 22
SF City Guides Memorial Day Weekend 2026 (50+ Free Walking Tours)
It’s time to learn more about your city and get out and walk. San Francisco City Guides offers free walking tours just about every day. All tours are free and open to the public, but donations are welcome. Memorial Day Weekend Walking Tours 2025 | ...
Saturday, May 23
SF City Guides Memorial Day Weekend 2026 (50+ Free Walking Tours)
It’s time to learn more about your city and get out and walk. San Francisco City Guides offers free walking tours just about every day. All tours are free and open to the public, but donations are welcome. Memorial Day Weekend Walking Tours 2025 | ...
2026 San Francisco Carnaval Festival (May 23-24)
Carnaval San Francisco is back for 2026 with their 48th annual celebration. The free, two-day festival spans 17 blocks in the Mission District and features five main stages, 50 local performing artists, and 400 vendors. It offers international food, dancing, sampling sites, and entertainment for families, ...
Sunday, May 24
Afrodancehall Worldwide Carnival Series (SF)
Get ready for an electrifying music experience as we celebrate Carnival Day SF, Africa Day, and Memorial Day all in one unforgettable night.
Afrodancehall Worldwide Carnival Series brings together Afrobeat, Dancehall, Soca, Reggae, Kompa, Hip-Hop & Worldwide Sounds in a vibrant cultural celebration of rhythm, movement, ...
SF City Guides Memorial Day Weekend 2026 (50+ Free Walking Tours)
It’s time to learn more about your city and get out and walk. San Francisco City Guides offers free walking tours just about every day. All tours are free and open to the public, but donations are welcome. Memorial Day Weekend Walking Tours 2025 | ...
SF City Guides Memorial Day 2026 (10 Free Walking Tours)
It’s time to learn more about your city and get out and walk. San Francisco City Guides offers free walking tours just about every day. All tours are free and open to the public, but donations are welcome. Memorial Day Weekend Walking Tours 2025 | ...
2026 San Francisco Carnaval Festival & Parade
Carnaval San Francisco is back for 2026 with their 48th annual celebration. The free, two-day festival spans 17 blocks in the Mission District and features five main stages, 50 local performing artists, and 400 vendors. It offers international food, dancing, sampling sites, and entertainment for families, ...
2026 San Francisco Carnaval Grand Parade
Carnaval San Francisco is back for 2026 with their 48th annual celebration. The free, two-day festival spans 17 blocks in the Mission District and features five main stages, 50 local performing artists, and 400 vendors. It offers international food, dancing, sampling sites, and entertainment for families, ...
Monday, May 25
Free National Parks Day: Muir Woods + Yosemite for Memorial Day 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 ...
Memorial 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 ...