Community
Saturday, April 18
SF’s Free Creativity Festival at Yerba Buena Gardens (2026)
Creativity Festival 2026 at Yerba Buena Gardens! Get ready for a day full of fun, inspiration, and all things creative at the Creativity Festival.
Enjoy family-friendly activities at the Children’s Creativity Museum’s FREE Creativity Festival on April 18, from 10am-2pm at Yerba Buena Gardens. The event features ...
San Francisco Waldorf Art Show & Celebration 2026 (Fort Mason)
Please join us for our upcoming Art Show on Saturday, April 18th at the Store House in Fort Mason. It will be a heartfelt celebration of creativity from across the SF Waldorf community.
The gallery will offer for sale one-of-a-kind, original works handcrafted by our students, ...
2026 San Francisco Boba Festival (Ocean Avenue)
Due to popular demand, the Ocean Avenue Boba Festival is back!
Join us for a fun, walkable tasting experience through the Ingleside neighborhood, where you’ll sip your way through some of Ocean Avenue’s best boba and drink spots—each offering a signature drink just for this event.
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SF’s National Golden Gate Parks Earth Day + Spring “Days of Service” 2026 (April 18-26)
Celebrate Earth Day by giving back with the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy! Join us in honoring Earth Day and National Volunteer Week through hands-on volunteer opportunities in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Learn how environmental conservation, park stewardship, recreation, and science work together ...
Prentiss Street FREE Garage Sale – Yes, Everything’s Free (Bernal Heights)
Leave your wallets at home and join us this Saturday for the Prentiss Street FREE Garage Sale! Multiple households on Prentiss Street between Jarboe and Chapman (in Bernal Heights) will be giving away all kinds of good stuff. Just like a garage sale, but everything’s ...
Free 2-Mile “Walk for Epilepsy” SF at China Basin
Join the 5th annual Walk for Epilepsy. We’ll gather at China Basin with activities, vendors, education, and community for adults and children.
Walk: We’ll walk along the scenic Bay Trail, cross the historic Lefty O’Doul Bridge, loop around Giants Stadium and McCovey Cove, and return to ...
Sausalito Free Events: Citywide Yard Sale, Yacht Rock + Block Party (Spring 2026)
This Saturday is a wonderful day to make a trip to Sausalito or to come over the bridge or by ferry. Sausalito is hosting three exciting free community events this Saturday, April 18th!
Citywide Yard Sale
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
MLK Parking Lot and Basketball Courts
Treasure hunting ...
Free “Day in the Evergreen” Festival (San Jose)
On Saturday, April 18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Evergreen Valley College will host its second “Day on the Evergreen,” a community day in front of the Student Services Complex.
The event will feature a Kids Zone with carnival games, face painting, robots and a ...
Free 2026 “Tri-Valley Innovation Fair” (Pleasanton)
A free, family-friendly day of science, technology, youth innovation, interactive exhibits, and live demonstrations for all ages.
8th Annual Tri-Valley Innovation Fair Presented by Quest Science Center
Inspiring Innovation • Connecting Community • Celebrating Curiosity
The Tri-Valley Innovation Fair brings together students, families, educators, innovators, and local organizations ...
Free Chinatown Mural Tour: Art + Culture Experience (SF)
Join the CCSC Mural Project
Dive into the alleys of Chinatown with the CCSC Mural Project! This fun, interactive event lets you connect with the community and experience Chinese culture in San Francisco. Whether you’re a tourist or a local, this is the perfect chance to ...
New Community Grand Opening + Model Tours (Mountain House)
Rurka Homes and Mountain House Developers are holding a grand opening event from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 18 for the newest neighborhood in Northern California’s premier master-planned community, The Lakes at Mountain House. The event will be held at 1771 N. ...
“The Wardrobe Project Flea” Monthly Vintage & Makers Market (Oakland)
A monthly vintage & makers market hosted by Oakland vintage shop The Wardrobe Project (located 1.5 blocks down college ave). Explore an incredible array of vintage clothing, accessories, furniture, home decor, jewelry, records and more as well as creations & handmade goods from local makers. ...
Free Drive-Up Drop-Off Shred Event (SF)
Free Drive-Up Drop-Off Shred Event1224 Fairfax Ave, San Francisco, CA️ Saturday, April 18th, 2026 | 10AM – 1PM
Got old files stacking up? ️ Say goodbye to paper clutter after tax season the safe (and fun!) way.
✅ No cost✅ Drive-through convenience✅ Secure & eco-friendly shredding✅ Hosted ...
MMclay Spring Market (SF)
Celebrate the season at the MMclay Spring Market and shop a curated mix of local vendors! ️
Browse ceramics, fresh flowers, records, pastries, coffee, and more.
A portion of MMclay’s Onyx collection sales will go directly toward @sproutscheftraining , an organization that equips under-resourced youth with the culinary skills ...
Secondhand Saturdays
A curated, stylish and modern version of your traditional flea market with over 60 vintage vendors, makers and artists. Enjoy live music from local musicians, food trucks, workshops and rotating family-friendly activities for all ages to enjoy, every third Saturday from April- November.
Butter & Egg Days Parade & Festival 2026 (Downtown Petaluma)
Theme: “America’s Birthday – Petaluma Style”
Celebrating 250 years of independence, ingenuity, and small-town pride.
“Americas’ Birthday – Petaluma Style” celebrates the nation’s 250th Birthday by honoring Petaluma’s deep agricultural roots and hometown spirit. This 43rd Annual Butter & Egg Days Parade recognizes the farmers, families, immigrants, ...
SOMA Neighborhood Earth Day Cleanup Party w/ Free Lunch (SF)
Volunteer with SF Environment and Refuse Refuse for a neighborhood litter cleanup around Yerba Buena Gardens in SOMA. Supplies and a free lunch will be provided to participants. Cleanup runs from 10am to 12pm, with registration required. Stay after for the Green Business Expo and ...
Reimagine Education Expo (Oakland)
Curious about alternative education options for your child? Wondering what learning could look like beyond the traditional path — or searching for a better fit for a neurodivergent learner?
Join us at the Reimagine Education Expo, a family-friendly event bringing together forest schools, microschools, homeschool programs, ...
Pacifica’s Annual Earth Day EcoFest (2026)
Pacific Beach Coalition’s annual Earth Day EcoFest is a free, family-friendly outdoor community event. Starting off the day at 9am across more than 15 site locations for cleanup and habitat restoration events across San Mateo County, the fun continues from 10:30am – 1:30pm with our ...
Vallejo Ferry Fest (2026)
Bring the whole family and join us for a fun-filled day on the Mare Island waterfront. Enjoy food trucks, local vendors, live music, raffles, giveaways, and more! Save the date for this unique, FREE waterfront celebration.
When: Saturday, April 18th, 2026 – 11:00 A.M. – 4:00 ...
The Spill Session w/ Free Coffee
Free Coffee, Good Convos, and Café Culture The Way We Grew Up.
There’s no nametags, no presentations, no lectures, panels, or icebreakers. It’s just coffee, convo, and culture. We’ll pull a topic from a hat to nudge things forward. But overall, it’s just a daytime space ...
Sensory Friendly Family Concert (SF)
The SFCO is excited to present our third year of Sensory Friendly concerts, specifically designed with our neurodivergent community in mind.
What does that mean? ALL are welcome and every type of engagement with the music is encouraged. We’ll refrain from sudden loud sounds, our All-Star ...
Aquarium of the Bay 30th Anniversary Celebration (SF)
Join us in celebrating our 30th anniversary on April 18th, 2026!
In addition to all of our amazing exhibits to see we will be having some amazing programs such as our otter enrichment, seven-gill shark feeding, face painting, art activities, scavenger hunt, and much more.
Be sure ...
“Off the Grid” Waterfront Fest + Free Ferry Rides (Treasure Island)
San Francisco’s newest waterfront hangout is getting a weekly food party this spring. Off the Grid is launching a brand-new Saturday market at Treasure Island’s Cityside Park with food vendors, music, and family-friendly activities. from April 11 to May 16 (11 am to ...Every Saturday
Sunnyvale’s 57th Annual Spring Show & Sale (2026)
We invite you to the San Jose Cactus & Succulent Society’s 57th Annual Spring Show & Sale! Our spring sale will be held at Peterson Middle School. We’re planning a full cactus, succulent, and caudex show on the stage again this year, featuring nearly 100 ...
Rocksbox Sip & Shop + Free Matcha (SF)
Rocksbox is hosting a spring sip & shop you won’t want to miss! Stop by to play with new pieces, get personalized stacking and layering tips, and indulge in complimentary matcha and sweet treats while you shop. Plus, enjoy a special gift with purchase available ...
“Commercial Break” Marketplace w/ Free Family Photos + Art + Bookmobile (SF Chinatown)
Enjoy a fun, free, family-friendly afternoon in San Francisco Chinatown at Commercial Break Marketplace on April 18.
This community event features free professional family photos, a free canvas painting class, and a special appearance by the San Francisco Public Library Bookmobile — all in one vibrant ...
SF’s Free “Cherry Bomb Market” (2026)
support small business and shop for jewelry, vintage, tattoos, ceramics, screen printing and more!
all ages
free
12-6pm
Free Family Photo Fun Day (SF Chinatown)
On April 18, San Francisco Chinatown’s Commercial Break Marketplace hosts a vibrant community day featuring a Free Family Photo Fun Day and a returning Free Canvas Painting Class. Families can enjoy professional photo sessions, guided painting with all materials provided, and a lively weekend market atmosphere. The San Francisco Public Library Bookmobile will ...
SF SPCA Birthday Block Party
Bring your dog. Bring your friends. Bring your favorite humans.
Everyone is welcome at our Birthday Block Party!
Join us for an afternoon packed with tail wags and community
right outside our campus on Alabama Street.
What to Expect
Off the Grid food trucks and beverage stations
Live entertainment throughout the ...
