Saturday, July 18
Free “Legion of Honor” Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)
the Legion of Honor offers free general admission to the permanent galleries to Bay Area residents. Advanced tickets are required, and capacity is limited due to COVID-19 precautions. Please note that admission to any special exhibits is not included nor discounted and will require ...Every Saturday
LDEI-SF 2nd Annual Culinary Rummage Sale (SF)
Saturday, July 18 10:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Prospect Restaurant
Back by popular demand! LDEI-SF’s 2nd Culinary Rummage Sale is a fundraiser for our chapter and its programs aimed at supporting, mentoring, and inspiring the next generation of women leaders in the food, fine beverage, and hospitality business in our community
Find great deals on all ...
2026 San Francisco Arts and Crafts Show at The Presidio (July 18-19)
Saturday, July 18 10:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | 210 Lincoln Boulevard
The 2026 San Francisco Arts and Crafts Show at The Presidio is a free, open-air event featuring local artists, crafters, and specialty vendors. Attendees can browse handmade goods, unique art pieces, and one-of-a-kind items in a lively community atmosphere. The event runs daily from 10 ...
Secondhand Saturday: 60+ Vintage Vendors + Live Music (SF)
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. Join us ...
“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
Free 2-Day Community Arts Market: 20+ BIPOC Vendors (Presidio Tunnel Tops)
Saturday, July 18 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Tunnel Tops (Presidio)
Join us at Presidio Tunnel Tops for the second annual Community Arts Market (CAM) on Saturday July 18th and Sunday July 19th from 10am-4pm. It’s not just a market – it’s a vibrant, community-led experience that brings together culture and creativity. The market will feature over 20 BIPOC-led artisan vendors, live performances, ...
The Wardrobe Project Flea
A monthly vintage & makers market hosted by Oakland vintage shop The Wardrobe Project (located 1.5 blocks down college ave). Every 3rd Saturday of the month explore an incredible array of vintage clothing, accessories, furniture, home decor, jewelry, records and more as well as creations & ...
SF Election Kickoff: Join Voter Registration + Forums Team (2026)
Saturday, July 18 10:30 am - Ends at 11:30 am |
Cost: FREE | Western Addition Branch Library
The next election for San Francisco voters is in November, and it’s such an important one! You can help educate and engage local voters by volunteering with the League of Women Voters of San Francisco.
Take the first step and come to an election kickoff meeting ...
Free Opening: City Lab for Kids w/ Special Guests + Prizes (SF)
Come explore our new history learning center, City Lab for Kids.
Check out our brand new, playable exhibition, The Silver Ball and the Golden Gate: Pinball Celebrates San Francisco.
We’ll have special guests, fun prizes, and exciting surprises throughout the day!
SF’s “Summer Vibe Art Fair” Grand Opening Market w/ 125+ Artsits (Pier 27)
Saturday, July 18 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Pier 27
Vibe Artisan Markets debuts its first-ever San Francisco Summer Vibe Art Fair at Pier 27, featuring over 125 curated artists, makers, and creatives from across the U.S. The event offers original fine art, ceramics, jewelry, slow fashion, and home decor, plus a full bar, craft ...
SF’s 7th Annual Bastille Day Festival 2026 (Embarcadero Plaza)
Saturday, July 18 11:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Embarcadero Plaza
Celebrate France’s national holiday at the 7th annual Bastille Day SF Festival, returning to Embarcadero Plaza with a full day of French food, wine, beer, live music, dance performances, shopping, and cultural activities.
Browse French vendors and organizations, watch the popular Waiters Race, try your hand ...
Free African American Folktales Live w/ Music + Storytelling (SF)
Saturday, July 18 11:15 am - Ends at 12:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Excelsior Branch Library
Experience African and African American folktales, legends and history brought to life through music, movement, singing and the spoken word by renowned storyteller Kirk Waller.
This joyful intergenerational program celebrates culture, creativity and connection.
Connect: Kirk Waller – Website
2026 Valley Car Show: Free Concert + Hot Rods (Woodacre)
Saturday, July 18 11:30 am - Ends at 12:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Woodacre Improvement Club
Fueled by national radio airplay and a climb up the Top 50 Americana and AAA Singles charts, Wreckless Strangers continue celebrating the release of their new album, Dirty Souls, with a summer run of performances across the greater Bay Area. Newly announced dates include a FREE show at ...
Free 2025 International Chess Day Tournament (Berkeley)
Berkeley Public Library will hold its Fourth annual International Chess Day Tournament on Saturday, July 18th at the Claremont Branch. The tournament is for all ages with three separate ages categories, Youth, Young Teen, and Adults.
The Youth and Young Teen sections will take place between ...
Free Summer Carnival: Fresh Victor Tastings (Hayes Valley)
Saturday, July 18 12:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Hayes Valley
Fresh Victor tasting summer carnival celebration
Fresh Victor Tasting: A Summer Carnival Celebration �Join us on Saturday, July 18th from 12–4 PM at 465 Hayes Street for a joyful summer tasting experience! Enjoy refreshing Fresh Victor flavors, festive carnival vibes, and a fun community gathering filled ...
2026 Hayes Valley Carnival: Free Circus Bella Shows (SF)
Saturday, July 18 12:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Proxy Hayes Valley
The 2026 Hayes Valley Carnival Promises Summer Fun, Live Music, and One-Ring Wonders on July 18th
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Step right up! On Saturday, July 18, 2026, the heart of San Francisco will transform into a vibrant, open-air spectacle as the annual Hayes Valley Carnival ...
SF’s Free Cheese + Date Syrup Tasting Pop-Up (Hayes Valley)
Saturday, July 18 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Hayes Valley
Sample & Savor: Datesy Date Syrup + Secret de Compostelle ��
Discover bold flavors with Datesy Date Syrup and Secret de Compostelle cheese. Sample, savor, and enjoy!
Saturday, July 18 | 12–3 PM � Hayes Valley, 465 Hayes Street
Join us for a gourmet tasting featuring Datesy Date ...
National Caviar Day 2024: Free Tasting + Ice Cream Cart (SF)
Saturday, July 18 12:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | The Caviar Co.
This year, The Caviar Co. is celebrating National Caviar Day at our Union Street flagship with caviar pairings, rosé pours by Hampton Water, an ice cream cart by Graza, a DJ, photo booth, and special partner activations. Join us for our favorite holiday and enjoy ...
Free Caviar Day Fest: Veuve Clicquot Pours + Live DJs (Tiburon)
Join us at our Champagne Lounge to celebrate National Caviar Day with caviar dishes, Veuve Clicquot pours, live DJ sets, caviar hot dogs, and more. The day will be filled with fun festivities and plenty of reasons to raise a glass.
Pop Nosh
Join us Saturday, July 18, from 12–4 p.m. at Temescal Brewing for Pop Nosh, a food party hosted by East Bay Nosh featuring a lineup of pop-ups we can’t stop thinking about. Come hungry for incredible bites, local drinks, great music, raffle giveaways, and a ...
Free Rhythmix in the Parks: Andre Thierry Live (Alameda)
Zydeco Grooves with Grammy-Nominated Andre Thierry At Franklin Park
Grab your chairs and blankets, pack a picnic lunch and head outdoors to celebrate the diverse cultural traditions of our community with live music and dance from around the globe at Rhythmix in the Parks!
Playing with a ...
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
Meet Aesha Scott + Free Drop Alcoholic Coconut Water Tasting (Ferry Building)
Saturday, July 18 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | San Francisco Ferry Building
Meet Aesha Scott at the Drop Alcoholic Coconut Water Tasting!
Date & Time: July 18, 2026 at 12:00 PM (Pacific Time)Venue: The Epicurean Trader – Ferry Building, 1 Ferry Plaza
Escape to island vibes with Drop Alcoholic Coconut Water. Enjoy a refreshing tasting and experience bold tropical ...
SF’s 115th Annual Hayes Valley Carnival (2026)
Saturday, July 18 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Proxy SF
The Hayes Valley Carnival is back on Saturday, July 18, 2026, bringing a free afternoon of circus performances, street games, and community celebration to the heart of the neighborhood.
The main draw is Circus Bella, performing two shows at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. at PROXY, ...
Why We Live Here Music & Arts Fest
Why We Live Here Musics & Arts Fest
Join us for the 3rd Annual Why We Live Here Music & Arts Fest, a celebration of the music, creativity, food, wine, and community that make Sonoma County such a special place to call home.
Set among the vineyards ...
The Elmwood Beer Crawl
The Elmwood Beer Crawl!
Saturday, July 18th, 2026 | 1–5 PM
Tickets: $35 through July 4th or first 100 sold ($40 online after July 4th | $45 day of event)
SELECT ANY LOCATION FOR PICKUP — TO GRAB YOUR TICKET ALL YOU NEED IS YOUR ID AND ORDER # ...
SF’s 30th Annual Urban Youth Arts & Graffiti Festival (2026)
Saturday, July 18 1:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Precita Park
Precita Eyes’ Annual Urban Youth Arts Festival takes place on the third Saturday of July. This year, the festival will take place on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Precita Park from 1pm to 5pm.
The Urban Youth Arts Festival is an annual, youth-directed event that offers city residents ...
“Bike to the Future” Alley Cat Race at Snow Park (Oakland)
Alley Cute 2026 returns with ‘Bike to the Future,’ an all-gender alley cat race at Snow Park in Oakland. Teams of two or more compete, with a $15 donation per rider and the winner’s pot benefiting charity. Registration opens at noon, race starts at 1 ...
$30 Off Code: “Ice Garden Obon” Breathwork, Ice Baths + Live Obon Dance (Albany)
As a special offer for FunCheapSF readers, we’re giving away five $30-off discount codes. Use code [FUNCHEAP] when registering.
Breathe, plunge, dance, and connect at a one-of-a-kind community wellness experience at Gill Tract Community Farm.
Join us for a unique day blending breath work, cold immersion, Obon ...
“San Francisco Mime Troupe” Live Summer Musical in the Park (2026)
The Tony Award-winning San Francisco Mime Troupe returns for its 2026 season with free and lively performances in park settings around the Bay Area. San Francisco Mime Troupe | 2026 Free political theater & music in parks around the Bay Area Various dates: July 3 ...