Saturday, August 1
“Jerry Day” 2026 Free All Day Music Festival (SF)
Jerry Day returns for its 24th anniversary on August 1st! Join Friends of JGA (Jerry Garcia Amphitheater) and a full lineup of Bay Area musicians for a free event celebrating Jerry Garcia and San Francisco, both past and present. Music starts at 11:30 am and ...
Free 2026 Backpack Giveaway + School Supplies for Kids (Oakland)
Saturday, August 1 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Ira Jinkins Community Center
Join us for our annual Backpack Giveaway as we help students get ready for a successful school year! We will be giving away FREE backpacks filled with essential school supplies to students in our community while supplies last.
This event is all about supporting local families ...
Free Pop-Up Gallery: Youth Art Jam + Free Food & Drinks (SF)
Draw Together, Be SEEN is a one-day pop-up gallery and art jam celebrating SF’s next generation of creative talent. We’ve partnered with young artists from local organizations like TEL HI NBC Beacon Center and students from SFUSD to take over an.ä.log gallery.
It’s completely free, student-run, and ...
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
SF’s Presidio Tunnel Tops’ Free “Fiesta en el Parque” 2026
Saturday, August 1 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Tunnel Tops (Presidio)
Fiesta en el Parque returns to Presidio Tunnel Tops for its 4th year! Join us for a family-friendly celebration of Latin culture, dance, music, and community, all with breathtaking views of the Golden Gate Bridge. Move to the rhythm with Salsa, Merengue, and Cumbia dance classes. Little ones and families alike will enjoy ...
Free Bike Repair at the San Lorenzo Library
The BikeMobile will provide free tune ups and repairs for bicyclists of all ages!
The BikeMobile can fix flat tires, adjust brakes and gears, and even replace broken or worn out parts like chains, seats, and tires. The only thing they can’t do is replace missing ...
AAPI On The Bay: 40+ Islander Makers + Live Music Festival (Treasure Island)
AAPI On The Bay: Islander Roots Waterfront Festival
Live Music • Cultural Performances • 40+ AAPI Makers • Filipino Food • Cocktails • Waterfront Views
Hosted by NUMP’S “I’m So Filipino Party”
Experience an unforgettable afternoon celebrating the vibrant cultures, traditions, food, music, and creativity of the Bay Area’s ...
The Connection Lab: A Guided Experience for Singles
Saturday, August 1 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: $77 | Mission Yoga
A guided afternoon for singles who want more than small talk — and are a little over the apps. Instead of profiles and pitches, you’ll move through fun, low-pressure partnered exercises designed around real connection: presence, curiosity, and playfulness with genuinely interesting people. Workshop runs ...
Coconut Hint Live
Saturday, August 1 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Museum of American Heritage
Free live rock and pop music in a historic garden!
Coconut Hint is a 6-member rock band formed in 2023. Jonathan, Joe, Geoff, Tosin, Val, and Diana perform covers of classic rock, modern rock, and pop hits mixed with their own original songs.
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Noe Valley Salsa Dance Night
Saturday, August 1 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Noe Valley Town Square
Annual salsa night with lessons and a free-for-all community dance, featuring the SF band Aqua Pura. Join the fun at 6 pm with a Cuban dance lesson, followed by a community dance from 7-8:30. The event is free and open to all. Noe Valley Town ...
Sunday, August 2
Free 55th Lion + Dragon Dance Parade: Leung’s White Crane Anniversary (Chinatown)
San Francisco Chinatown: Leung’s White Crane Dragon and Lion Dance Association – 55th Anniversary Celebration
SAN FRANCISCO, CA. August 2nd, 2026
Leung’s White Crane, one of North America’s largest and oldest traditional martial arts schools, will be hosting a grand public celebration and ceremony in San Francisco ...
Free 55th Anniversary Lion + Dragon Dance Spectacular (SF’s Chinatown)
San Francisco Chinatown: Leung’s White Crane Dragon and Lion Dance Association – 55th Anniversary Celebration
SAN FRANCISCO, CA. August 2nd, 2026
Leung’s White Crane, one of North America’s largest and oldest traditional martial arts schools, will be hosting a grand public celebration and ceremony in San Francisco ...
18th Annual Playa Bound Trunk Show (The Midway)
We’re back for our 18th annual celebration of creativity, community, and next-level fashion!
Join us as we showcase the best independent designers bringing you the most playa-worthy styles—whether you’re prepping for the dust or just dressing to express.
Free with RSVP here: https://tixr.com/e/195506 What to expect: Local DJs spinning all ...
“Free Oakland Up” Market: Shop for Free Treasures (Every Friday-Sunday)
Free Oakland UP, a Social Practice Project by Jocelyn Meggait, is open Fridays through Sundays from 12–4 PM, offering free materials for art, collage, and junk journals such as ephemera, electronics parts, books, and household goods. Outdoor items are entirely free to take (just don’t ...Every Sunday
Free Family Concert: 2026 Cabrillo Festival (Santa Cruz)
Led by Conductor-in-Residence Octavio Más-Arocas, the beloved free Family Concert features Paul Dooley‘s The Conductor’s Spellbook, an interactive musical adventure introducing audiences of all ages to the orchestra through playful storytelling, alongside Gala Flagello‘s vibrant fanfare Bravado. A “Tour of the Orchestra” invites curious minds of all ages to explore the instruments ...
“Castro Art Mart” 2026: Drag, Music + Art (1st Sundays)
Sunday, August 2 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Noe Street between Market and Beaver
Join us for Castro Art Mart, a vibrant community event celebrating local creativity! Experience a lively day in the heart of The Castro as Castro Art Mart brings together talented local artists, makers, musicians, and performers for an unforgettable celebration of art, culture, and connection. ...Monthly
Tuesday, August 4
National Night Out Martinez
August 4, 2026, 5:30 pm to 9 pm
You’re invited to meet your neighbors and some of our finest local law enforcement and first responders as part of National Night Out at the Martinez Waterfront Park.
Waterfront Park is located at 245 N Court Street, Martinez.
The event ...
Thursday, August 6
Meet a Monster Truck at Five Little Monkeys (Berkeley)
Meet a REAL Monster Jam Monster Truck at Five Little Monkeys!
Which truck will it be? You’ll have to come to find out!
Featuring raffles, prizes, crafts, hands on toy testing, and a REAL Monster Truck!
Enjoy a real Monster Truck without the noise (perfect for even the ...
SF’s Free DFT Monthly Block Party: “Downtown First Thursdays” (2026)
Downtown First Thursdays is back in 2026 for a full year of street parties in 2026, starting Jan 1, 2026, with a New Year’s Day Edition and returning every first Thursday with a new downtown block party. DJs – Live Performances – Dancing – Drag ...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, August 7
Baukunst First Fridays: Art, Music + Food (Bernal Heights)
Friday, August 7 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Baukunst
Join us for Baukunst First Fridays, our brand-new monthly celebration blending art, music, and food! Every month, experience a vibrant evening of creativity, delicious bites, and fantastic tunes. Mark your calendars and bring your friends — let’s make every first Friday unforgettable! Baukunst First Fridays ...Monthly
3rd Annual Dancing Under the Lights: Free Street Party + Neon Velvet (San Rafael)
Friday, August 7 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Downtown San Rafael
3rd Annual
Dancing Under the Lights
A Night of Community, Music, Food, and Celebration!
Friday, August 7, 2026
5p-9p
Fourth St from A Street to Lootens Place
Join us for a fun filled evening in downtown San Rafael this summer as we host our annual event, “Dancing Under The Lights”!
Prepare to ...
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
Rhythms of Resilience: The Cross-Atlantic Journey of African Rhythm
See how the pulse of Africa crossed the Atlantic to lay the unbreakable foundation for blues, jazz, salsa, reggae, and hip-hop live at KALW.
Join KALW Public Media for an evening celebrating the enduring influence of African musical traditions through conversation, storytelling, live demonstrations, and community.
Hosted ...
Workshop SF First Fridays: Mini Weaving
Every first Friday, WorkshopSF hosts an open house / party with DIY, art, fun and community. It’s a chance to preview classes, see the space, and just hang out with neighborhood peeps! We welcome all, and our activities are all low cost or free / ...
Circus Æternus: 15+ DJs, Carnival Games, Silent Disco + Live Art Party (The Midway)
Circus Æternus
Fri Aug 7 · 9pm–late · The Midway SF · 21+
15+ DJs across a Big Top main stage, a Carousel Downtempo room, and a Silent Disco outdoor area.
Circus acts, fortune teller, carnival games, live art by DUSER.
Tickets are on Luma → https://lu.ma/circus-aeternus
RSVP here so ...
Saturday, August 8
25th Annual Laurel StreetFair World Music Festival (Oakland)
Saturday, August 8 – 11:00 am - Ends at 7:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Laurel District Association
The annual festival brings together 17,000+ people to MacArthur Boulevard. We celebrate the immense talent and diverse culture of our Laurel, our Oakland, and our Bay Area community.
Join us on Saturday, August 8th 2026 as we come together to celebrate the 25th Annual Laurel StreetFair ...
Second Saturdays at Union Square: ‘Round the World (SF)
Saturday, August 8 – 11:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Union Square Park
Celebrate the vibrant cultures of the Pacific at this free, family-friendly event!
Enjoy an afternoon filled with dynamic traditional and contemporary dance, island music, cultural performances, and community spirit presented by the stewards and cultural partners of the Pacific Islander Cultural District.
Experience the rich diversity of ...
Live on Larkin: Free Street Fest 2026 (Tenderloin)
Saturday, August 8 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm |
| Larkin St (between Eliis & Eddy)
Live on Larkin – a new series of free street events on Larkin Street. Check out live music, performances, free activities and games, vendors, and more! Live On Larkin 2026 2nd Saturdays, July – December 2026 | 12p – 5p Larkin St. & Eddy St., ...
2026 Hillwide Garage Sale: Bernal Heights’ Biggest Treasure Hunt w/ 100+ Vendors (SF)
Saturday, August 8 – 9:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Bernal Heights Neighborhood Center
Join the annual Hillwide Garage Sale, a beloved Bernal Heights tradition that brings neighbors together for a day of treasure hunting, decluttering, and community fun!
Event Details
Date: Saturday, August 8, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Throughout Bernal Heights Hill, San Francisco
For Sellers
Register your garage sale to be included ...
