Saturday, August 8
53rd Anniversary Gravenstein Apple Fair in Sebastopol (Aug 8-9)
Join us at the 53rd Anniversary Gravenstein Apple Fair on August 8 & 9 at Ragle Ranch Park in Sebastopol! This year’s theme is “Where Joy Takes Root,” promising cheer, creativity, and community for all! Since 1973, the Gravenstein Apple Fair has brought together farmers, ...
“Kids Rock” 2026 Music Festival in the Park (Redwood City)
Redwood City’s Kids Rock! returns with its kid-focused music series, packed with plenty of music, dancing, and non-stop fun. MC Andy-Z, the Master of Music and Play, will be your host, bringing an energetic, animated style to each show on Saturday June 20, July 18, ...Monthly
Youth Talented Day 2026: Free Art, Dance + Music Fest (Chinatown)
The Chinese American Association of Commerce Foundation (CAACF), a nonprofit organization, is proud to present the inaugural Youth Talented Day in San Francisco’s Chinatown on August 8, 2026. CAACF is committed to fostering meaningful connections between American Chinese youth and the broader community by celebrating ...
Free Outdoor Painting Gathering at Presidio Tunnel Tops (San Francisco)
Free painting gathering in the Presidio. This first one is open to all, just come. Sign up at Painters Unite to get the location for every one after.
Painters Unite is a free gathering for anyone who wants to slow down and paint outdoors, together. No ...
Bay Area Aloha Festival (San Mateo)
The Pacific Islanders’ Cultural Association (PICA) returns with the 31st Annual of the Bay Area Aloha Festival, taking place over two days of fun and family-friendly cultural activities on Saturday & Sunday, August 8-9, 2026, from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. at the San Mateo County Event ...
Free Victorian Days the the San Mateo County History Museum (2026)
Free Event: Victorian Days August 8, 2026
Victorian Days at the Old Courthouse takes place Saturday, August 8, 2026, from 10 am until 2 pm at the San Mateo County History Museum, housed within the Old County Courthouse at 2200 Broadway, Redwood City.
The Victorian Era was ...
Free BART “Tool Time” Festival w/ Cool Train Gear + Huge Cranes (Fremont)
Saturday, August 8 – 10:00 am - Ends at 12:30 pm |
| Fremont BART Station, north parking lot
On Saturday, August 8, BART Deputy General Manager Michael Jones invites riders to explore the inner workings of BART and the equipment that keeps it running for Tool Time with the BART Deputy General Manager, in the Fremont Station north parking lot from 10am to 12:30pm.
The free all-ages ...
25th Annual Laurel StreetFair World Music Festival (Oakland)
Saturday, August 8 – 11:00 am - Ends at 7:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Laurel District Association
Join us on Saturday, August 8th 2026 as we come together to celebrate the 25th Annual Laurel StreetFair World Music Festival in Oakland’s beautiful Laurel District.
Rich with rhythms from around the globe and around the corner, the Laurel StreetFair is dedicated to celebrating our cultural ...
AniMachi Market: Let The Fandom Ship
Celebrate your favorite fandom pairings at our market! Whether is BL/danmei, GL/yuri, or any other beloved ship, this event is for every kind of shipper. We welcome all respectful fandoms and pairings, so come share your passion with fellow fans! Cosplay as your favorite ship ...
National SPAM Musubi Day: Free SPAM Musubi at L&L Hawaiian Barbecue (SF)
Saturday, August 8 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | L&L Hawaiian Barbecue
Join participating L&L Hawaiian Barbecue locations on Saturday, August 8, for National SPAM® Musubi Day! Guests can enjoy one free SPAM® Musubi—a Hawaiʻi favorite featuring grilled SPAM®, rice and nori—from noon-4 pm local time, while supplies last.
Select locations may also feature entertainment, giveaways and additional ...
Broad Strokes – the Art of Brian Clark aka Les Toil
Saturday, August 8 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | The Grand Gallery
Broad Strokes The Art of Brian Clark aka Les Toil
August 1st – 30th
Artist Reception
August 8th 1
2Noon -4pm
The Grand Gallery
560 2nd St. Oakland
Brian Clarke is badass. Aka Les Toil, he grew up in Berkeley, Ca. Need I say more? Surrounded by Big Daddy Roth model ...
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
Free Virtual Screening: Award-Winning “Counted Out” + Live Q&A (Online)
Join us for a free virtual screening of the award-winning documentary “Counted Out,” followed by a live conversation with director Vicki Abeles, and film subjects Julia Angwin and Talithia Williams.
Data, numbers and algorithms shape every corner of our lives, from AI to elections, to how ...
Sunday, August 9
Contra Costa Vintage Market in Lafayette
Join us at the Contra Costa Vintage Market on Sunday, August 9th from 10am to 3pm in downtown Lafayette, California!
This East Bay gathering showcases a curated lineup of the Bay Area’s top vintage dealers and brings community together every second Sunday of the month for ...
“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
Tuesday, August 11
“Cartoonist Conspiracy of San Francisco” Collaborative Drawing Jam
The San Francisco Cartoonist Conspiracy meets from 7-9pm on the second Tuesday of every month at Finjan Qahwa. Generally, we draw collaborative jam comics, socialize and drink beverages.Monthly
Wednesday, August 12
Switch & Stitch: A Clothing Swap Market and Mending Counter by Rethink The Runway
Trade It. Mend It. Wear It Again.
Join Rethink The Runway at the SF Ferry Building Grand Hall for Switch & Stitch — an evening market where you swap what you’re done with, fix what you love, and leave with a wardrobe that actually feels like yours again.
Bring a few ...
Thursday, August 13
SF’s FREE “Valencia Live” Monthly Street Party (August 2026)
Valencia LIVE! is back for a 2026 season! See you in the streets for a FREE, all-ages monthly neighborhood celebration with live music, cocktails to go, restaurants, art, shopping, and tons of fun in the streets. Live music curated by Carnaval SF. Find the party ...
Town of Colma Free Summer Concert Series
Thursday, August 13 – 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
Rock The Block: Free Summer Street Party (Downtown Novato)
ROCK THE BLOCK Downtown Novato’s biggest summer street party is back!
June 18: Dance to Mercy & The Heartbeats
Aug 13: Dance to Pop Rocks
Cocktails, beer & wine
Great food
Fun for all ages
Downtown Novato
FREE TO ATTEND
Grant Avenue between Machin and Reichert closes to cars and opens to one ...
“Rock The Block” Downtown Novato’s Biggest Summer Street Party (2026)
ROCK THE BLOCK Downtown Novato’s biggest summer street party is back! June 18: Dance to Mercy & The Heartbeats Aug 13: Dance to Pop Rocks Cocktails, beer & wine Great food Fun for all ages Downtown Novato FREE TO ATTEND Grant Avenue between Machin and ...
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
Starry Paint & Sip: Outdoor Perseids Graffiti Workshop + Drinks (Oakland)
This special Paint & Sip invites guests outdoors to experience the August night sky through the bold, expressive style of space graffiti. Using spray paint techniques and guided instruction, participants will create dynamic cosmic scenes inspired by shooting stars, glowing trails, and the energy of the Perseid Meteor ...
Friday, August 14
Thrive City’s Massive FREE Summer Outdoor DJ Dance Party w/ P-Lo (SF)
Friday, August 14 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Thrive City
Thrive City is officially THE spot to be when the clock strikes five. Cozy Worldwide is taking over with a brand-new collaborative DJ experience featuring Miles Medina, Noodles, J. Espinosa, Anthony Midas, Flygerian Jeff, Shawn Looney, Ethan Dreams, and more in an all-new face-to-face / back-to-back format. Watch as ...
2026 “Fillmore After Dark” Night Market
Friday, August 14 – 5:09 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | 1300 on Fillmore
Experience the Fillmore with Live Blues, Delicious Bites & Boutique Bingo at this vibrant night market celebrating soul, art and community. The historic Fillmore District will come alive after dark with the launch of a series of night markets throughout the year. Fillmore After Dark ...
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)
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, August 15
15th Annual Sacramento Banana Festival (Aug 15-16)
The Sacramento Banana Festival is a family-friendly multicultural event. We celebrate the beautiful countries in the world where bananas grow with their cultures, ethnic diversity, food, and music. We invite you to come listen to live reggae music, dress yourself or your pet in your ...
2026 Marin Roller “Disco Daze”: Free Zombie Outdoor Summer Roller Disco
“Rolligion” is coming to Marin County – Roller Disco Daze Spreading the joy of rolligion is the mission of the Church of 8 Wheels Roller Disco in San Francisco. We’ve done it at Coachella. We’ve done it at EDC Vegas. We’ve done at Burning Man. Now ...
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
