Saturday, July 4
Watch Fireworks Close Up Aboard WWII Liberty Ship | S.S. Jeremiah O’Brien
Saturday, July 4 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm |
Cost: $45 | S.S. Jeremiah O'Brien
The historic World War II Liberty ship, the S.S. Jeremiah O’Brien, hosts a dockside 2026 fireworks display viewing party from 7 pm to 10:30 pm when the fireworks are set off on July 4, 2026.
Experience the Fourth of July like never before aboard the SS Jeremiah ...
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 ...
Farley’s Potrero Hill Safe & Sane Street Fireworks Extravaganza? | 2026
Want to see a good old fashioned mini fireworks show in the street, the kind you used to have as a kid?
Farley’s Coffee typically hosts their annual “Safe and Sane” July Fourth Fireworks show in the street on July 4th at sundown.
Independence Day means fireworks, ...
Pittsburg | 4th of July Fireworks at the Marina | 2026
Saturday, July 4 – 9:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Pittsburg Marina
Celebrate Independence Day and America’s 250th Anniversary at the Pittsburg Marina!Join us on Saturday, July 4, for an evening of family-friendly fun on Pittsburg’s beautiful waterfront. Enjoy delicious food trucks, local vendors, and the Waterfront Firework Party hosted by Dale Vino before the sky lights ...
SF’s Prince vs. Michael Jackson DJ Party (NoPa)
Saturday, July 4 – 9:00 pm |
Cost: $10 | Madrone Art Bar
Pay tribute to both the King of Pop and the Purple One every first Saturday of the month at the Madrone Art Bar’s “The Prince and Michael Experience,” which celebrates their work with a healthy dose of competition as fans go head-to-head on the dance ...Monthly
Benicia | Waterfront Fireworks Show | 2026
Saturday, July 4 – 9:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Benicia City Park
Get ready for the most dazzling 4th of July celebration in Benicia!
2026 Benicia Fireworks Info
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San Francisco Fireworks: 4th of July (2026)
Saturday, July 4 – 9:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Fisherman's Wharf
New for 2026, San Francisco is going bigger for July 4 this year in honor of America’s 250th anniversary. Along with the annual waterfront fireworks near Pier 39 and Fisherman’s Wharf, the city is adding a second launch site from the Golden Gate Bridge, creating a ...
Treasure Island: How to Watch 4th of July Fireworks from Treasure Island | 2026
Saturday, July 4 – 9:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Treasure Island
No 2026 update yet but here’s what happened in 2025.
Treasure Island is a great place to watch the fireworks; however, things are a bit different in 2025 than in past years.
Treasure Island will be closed to cars for the fireworks for 2025; only Treasure Island ...
San Francisco Fireworks at Golden Gate Bridge: USA’s 250th Anniversary
Saturday, July 4 – 9:30 pm |
| Crissy Field
San Francisco is going all-in for July 4, 2026 with a truly once-in-a-generation moment: fireworks launching directly from the Golden Gate Bridge for the United States’ 250th anniversary.
This is not your usual waterfront show. For the first time in 14 years, and only the third ...
Sunday, July 5
San Francisco Mime Troupe (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026)
Sunday, July 5 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
Sun, Jul 5 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
Mission St. between 3rd & 4th Sts.
San Francisco, CA
Pre-show music begins at 1:30pm.
Fasten your seatbelts for another wild yet thought-provoking ride with the world-renowned San Francisco Mime Troupe. Experts at finding the absurdity in contemporary culture, ...
Free Sunday Comedy Night in Downtown SF
Welcome to the heart of laughter right on the edge of SF’s vibrant Hayes Valley district! Step into a world of hilarity and at the newest addition to the city’s comedy scene – a chic, upscale comedy club boasting avant-garde decor, an upstairs lounge and a roster of top-notch comedians. ...
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 ...
SF’s Thee Parkside’s Last Day Open
Sunday, July 5 – 9:00 am |
Cost: FREE | Thee Parkside
It’s official. Our last day will be July 5th.
We will be open every day until then. Get a drink. Eat some tots. Plan your birthday on the patio. Hug Shane. Come down for our last Trivia and Karaoke. Get a tattoo on 4/12.
Buy stuff from ...
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)
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 ...
Asian Art Museum: Free Admission Day (Every First Sunday)
Through the power of art, the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco brings the diverse cultures of Asia to life. Located in the heart of San Francisco, the museum is home to one of the world’s finest collections of Asian art, boasting more than 18,000 ...Monthly
Bank of America’s “Museums On Us” Free Museum Weekend (2026)
Holders of Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, or U. S. Trust cardholders (credit cards and debit cards) get free admission to six Bay Area museums, two Sacramento museums and to more than 225 cultural institutions nationwide, for the first full weekend each month including the de ...Monthly
“Manny’s Neighborhood Trash Cleanup” w/ $1 Beer & Free Yoga Classes, Free Fries (SF)
Tired? Sunday Funday. Wired? Sunday done-day. Make our neighborhood better, brunch with cool people (sorry not sorry, we’re biased), get deals to some fave local spots, and wrap it up before the Sunday Scaries hit with an easy hour of picking up trash around our ...Every Sunday
“Lindy in the Park” Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)
Get ready to swing in Golden Gate Park every sunny Sunday at “Lindy in the Park,” a weekly free event near the de Young Museum, when the streets of Golden Gate Park are closed to traffic and the dancers take over. This in person event resumed ...Every Sunday
NBA’s Free “California Classic” Fan Fest 2026: Free Lawn Games (Thrive City)
California Classic Fan Fest presented by CarMax takes place at Thrive City in San Francisco on July 5, 2026. This free outdoor event features live entertainment, a sport court, photo opportunities, face painting, lawn games, and more. Open to all ages, with to-go alcoholic beverages ...
SF’s “Head West” Marketplace at the Ferry Building (Every 1st Sunday)
Sunday, July 5 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | San Francisco Ferry Building
Come for the Marketplace, stay for the experience! HEAD WEST is a marketplace for emerging + established local brands and small businesses. From hand-made ceramics to locally sourced vintage, there are always new categories of goods available to explore. Marketplaces becomes a destination to not ...Monthly
Oakland Museum of California’s Free First Sundays (OMCA)
The Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) brings together collections of art, history, and natural science under one roof to tell the extraordinary stories of California and its people. First Sundays at OMCA Every first Sunday of the month, General Admission to OMCA’s Galleries of California ...Monthly
“Castro Art Mart” Mini Block Party on Noe St. (Every First Sunday)
Sunday, July 5 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Market & Noe
The Castro Art Mart Features LGBTQ Artists, Live Music, and Drag Performances every 1st Sunday of the month on Noe St and Market St (Next to the Lookout Bar), 11-5pm. Come enjoy this Free, Family & Friendly event hosted by Castro Merchants, while supporting local artists, ...Monthly
“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
Golden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party (SF)
Sunday, July 5 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Skatin' Place
There is a place in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park that is heaven for Bay Area inline skaters and roller skaters who like to boogie to the funky beat on wheels. The Godfather of Skate brings his mobile DJ unit and plays groovy tunes for ...Every Sunday
Golden Gate Park Band’s Symphony in the Park: Musical Landscapes
The Golden Gate Park Band presents its 144th season in Golden Gate Park’s music concourse. That’s right, this 30-piece symphony has been playing free concerts in Golden Gate Park since 1882. For 2026, the Golden Gate Park Band performs free weekly concerts most Sundays at 1 pm. ...Every Sunday
“Castro Art Mart” 2026: Drag, Music + Art (1st Sundays)
Sunday, July 5 – 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
SF’s Free “Sundays at the Beach” Chair Yoga Day (Great Highway)
Sunday, July 5 – 2:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | The Great Highway
Welcome to Sundays at the Beach! With help from @avenuegreenlight and our friends across the neighborhood, we’re excited to bring free community events to Great Highway Park every weekend for the next year. 1st Sunday: Chair Yoga, 2pm @ Irving 2nd Sunday: Live Music, 1-3 ...Monthly
Monday, July 6
Free SF Comedy Show “Hayes Valley Comedy Night” at The Function (Every Monday)
Welcome to the heart of laughter right on the edge of SF’s vibrant Hayes Valley district! Step into a world of hilarity and at the newest addition to the city’s comedy scene – a chic, upscale comedy club boasting avant-garde decor, an upstairs lounge and a roster of top-notch comedians. ...
Oakland’s Free “Town Biz” Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue)
Get ready for TownBiz Comedy Night in Oakland’s Temescal neighborhood—a celebration of Oakland comedy and culture with a series of pop-up live shows across the Bay by HellaFunny. This HellaFunny comedy night takes place at the just-opened Mesa Maguey, an upscale agave bar and Oaxcacan restaurant that’s a perfect date-night ...Every Monday
Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)
The Japanese Tea Garden provides visitors from around the world with an opportunity to experience the natural beauty, tranquility, and harmony of a Japanese-style garden in the heart of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. Originally created as a “Japanese Village” exhibit for the 1894 California ...Every Monday
