Friday, July 3
Baukunst First Fridays: Art, Music + Food (Bernal Heights)
Friday, July 3 – 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
“Oakland First Fridays” Street Festival
Friday, July 3 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Telegraph & 27th
Oakland First Fridays is an immersive art and community experience on the first Friday of each month from 5-9:30pm for five huge blocks on Telegraph Avenue between 27th Street & 22nd Street. Photography from @skyhighoakland via Oakland First Fridays Oakland’s KONO district (Koreatown/Northgate) springs to life ...Monthly
“Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid” Block Party + DJs (Oakland)
The Town’s favorite block party, Friday Nights at OMCA, is back for the 2026 season, inviting the Bay to kick off the weekend with the crew—whether family, friends, or neighbors. Join us every Friday, April–October, at 5 pm for a free evening of live music, interactive activities, ...Every Friday
Pleasant Hill Night Market: Food, Music & Performances
Friday, July 3 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Chilpancingo Park
Pleasant Hill Night Market Will Return in May 2026 After a successful first season, the Night Market will be back in May 2026 with food, music, merchandise, activities and more! Visit Pleasant Hill California for more info. After getting so much love and support from ...
El Cerrito’s WorldOne Festival “Tardeada” Pre-Party
Friday, July 3 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Cerrito Vista Park
Back for the 28th year, the 2026 worldOne Festival is El Cerrito California’s largest event of the entire year! Join 12,000+ of your closest friends + neighbors for a splendid day of music, art, commUnity, relaxation, and fun on the welcoming, spacious lawn + adjacent ...
Oakland Art Murmur (First Fridays Art Walk)
Friday, July 3 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Broadway/Telegraph
Over 30 Oakland Art Murmur affiliate venues have coordinated openings on the first Friday of every month. Oakland Art Murmur presents a free monthly evening art walk, known as the ‘Art Murmur.” Every first Friday of the month, affiliate venues are open to the public from 6-9 ...Monthly
Benicia | Independence Day Torchlight Parade | 2026
Friday, July 3 – 6:30 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | First Street (Benicia)
July 3rd Torchlight Parade – Celebrating USA 250
Join us for the 2026 Benicia Torchlight Parade as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the USA. Parade route is along First Street between D Street and Benicia City Park. Gather a group of family and friends, bring ...
San Francisco Bike Party (First Fridays)
Friday, July 3 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Secret Location (SF)
San Francisco Bike Party (not to be confused with Critical Mass) is a monthly celebration of biking for riders of different ages, types, and skill levels to enjoy. Every month is a different theme and you’re encouraged to dress up. San Francisco Bike Party is held on ...Monthly
Saturday, July 4
Alcatraz City Cruises: Alcatraz & Angel Island Combination Tour (July 4)
Saturday, July 4 – 9:40 am - Ends at 1:35 pm |
Cost: $88 | Alcatraz Landing
Alcatraz City Cruises brings back the combination tour to two of San Francisco Bay’s most famous Islands, Alcatraz and Angel Island! Alcatraz Island is regarded as one of the most sought-after attractions of San Francisco, featuring an award-winning cellhouse audio tour that takes you through ...
July 4 Parade & Celebration at SF’s Coastal Park (Sunset Dunes)
Saturday, July 4 – 11:30 am - Ends at 2:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Noriega Sunset Lounge (Sunset Dunes Park)
Celebrate the 4th of July with a good old-fashioned neighborhood parade!
Marchers will gather starting at 11:30 at the Noriega Sunset Lounge and parade through Sunset Dunes Park with marching bands, fire truck fanfare, and plenty of neighborhood joy.
We’ll end the parade at Judah with bounce ...
Weekend Sessions w/ SF Uke Jam’s Summer Uke-splosion (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026)
Saturday, July 4 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
Sat, Jul 4 | 12:00pm – 4:00pm
Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
Mission St. between 3rd & 4th Sts.
San Francisco, CA
FREE | RSVP
The ukulele is truly the people’s instrument, and the popular SF Uke Jam is the Bay Area’s leading force bringing fans of the diminutive 4-string uke together. ...
Mare Island’s July 4th Spirit Ship Celebration (2026)
Two anniversaries. One unforgettable night. Join us July 4th on Mare Island for the Spirit Ship Celebration!
This Independence Day, Mare Island lights up for a night worth remembering. Join us for the Spirit Ship Celebration, an evening marking two extraordinary milestones: America’s 250th birthday and ...
“Crazy Funny Asians” Free Comedy Showcase (SF)
Inspired by the blockbuster movie, see some of the Bay Area’s top comedians at San Francisco’s Crazy Funny Asians comedy showcase, presented by Funcheap and HellaFunny. Let’s celebrate the Bay’s Asian-American culture and heritage with laughs at SF’s brand new comedy club on Market St – ...Every Saturday
“Puff Puff Laugh” SF’s Cannabis Lounge Comedy Show (Moe Greens)
Puff Puff Laugh is Back! And now we’re on Saturdays! HellaFunny is taking over one of SF’s premier cannabis lounges, Moe Greens, for a night of “Puff Puff Laugh.” That’s right… it’s the only comedy show in San Francisco where you can (legally in California) get high ...Every Saturday
Free Tix: HellaSecret “Desi Comedy Night” Live in SF (7p + 9p)
It’s the return of San Francisco’s only weekly HellaDesi Comedy Night with HellaFunny and Funcheap at a HellaSecret comedy venue with easy access to BART. See a showcase of some of the Bay Area’s top comedians of Indian, Pakistani, Sri Lankan, Bangladeshi, Afghan, and South Asian descent ...Every Saturday
4th of July Bonfire Day at SF’s Ocean Beach (2026)
For the first time in four months, it’s finally legal again to have a bonfire at Ocean Beach. During the “No Burn” Season (which runs from November 1 to the end of February), bonfires are not allowed, but starting March 1, 2026, bonfires are back ...
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 ...
Pleasant Hill’s 4th of July Parade, Festival & Fireworks | 2026
2026 50th Annual Pleasant Hill 4th of July Celebration
Join the Pleasant Hill 4th of July Commission
The Pleasant Hill 4th of July Commission work hard to put together the largest single-day event in the city. The commission is not part of the City of Pleasant Hill ...
Concord | 4th of July Parade, Concert & Fireworks | 2026
2026 Schedule of Events
Events at Todos Santos Plaza
8:00 am : Stars & Stripes Kids Fun Run
8:00 am : Rotary Pancake Breakfast
8:15 am : Stars & Stripes 5k Run & Walk
10:00 am : Independence Day Parade
Events at Mt. Diablo High School
4:00 PM : Festival Gates Open
5:30 ...
July 4th Parking Rules in SF (How Not to Get a Ticket) | 2026
Saturday, July 4 – All Day |
Cost: FREE | All Over San Francisco
Even parking tickets get a day off now and then… sort of. Parking Enforcement follows the City and County of San Francisco Holiday Calendar.
The basics, is that on Saturday, July 4, 2026 parking meters, white zones, and nightly street sweeping are still enforced, but neighborhood ...
Danville | 4th of July Parade | 2026
Saturday, July 4 – 9:00 am - Ends at 12:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Downtown Danville
The Kiwanis-Danville Parade will take place on Saturday, July 4th, 2026 from 9am-noon in downtown Danville, California.
Honoring SRVUSD: Great schools + great students = great community!
This year’s 2026 Parade Grand Marshal, is San Ramon Valley Unified School District.
2026 marks the 51st anniversary that the Kiwanis ...
Livermore | 4th of July Family Fun Festival at the Airport | 2026
Saturday, July 4 – 9:00 am - Ends at 1:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Livermore Municipal Airport
Mark your calendar for the 3rd annual Fourth of July Celebration on Saturday, July 4, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Livermore Municipal Airport.
This family-friendly event features a variety of military aircraft, remote-control aircraft, and displays of emergency vehicles, jets, and helicopters.
San Francisco | 9 Free Guided Walking Tours for 4th of July | 2026
Looking for something to do before the fireworks start lighting up the night sky?
San Francisco City Guides offers up daily, free guided walking tours of San Francisco on July 4, 2026.
2026 July Fourth Free Walking Tours
Saturday, July 04
9:30 am• Welcome to San Francisco
10:00 am• Coit ...
Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)
, the de Young offers free general admission to the permanent galleries to Bay Area residents. Please note that admission to any special exhibits is not included nor discounted and will require the full admission price. Saturdays feature engaging art experiences for the entire family, ...Every Saturday
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
Alameda | 4th of July Parade: The Longest Parade in the USA | 2026
Saturday, July 4 – 10:00 am |
Cost: FREE | Park Street (Alameda)
“AMERICA TURNS 250! PLUS … Alameda Fire Department celebrates 150 years of service for Alameda!”
Saturday, July 4, 2026 – 10:00 am
Parade starts on the corner of Park Street and Lincoln Avenue
Alameda’s 4th of July Parade is the longest in the nation with a route that ...
Fremont | 4th of July Parade | 2026
Saturday, July 4 – 10:00 am - Ends at 12:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Downtown Fremont
Freemont 4th of July Parade! Celebrating America’s 250th! Celebrating Fremont’s 70th!
PARADE BEGINS AT 10:00AM SHARP!
Please be advised that the following read closures will be in effect from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM:
Paseo Padre Parkway between Mowry and Stevenson
Capitol Avenue between Paseo and State
Liberty Street between ...
Martinez | Hometown 4th of July Parade & Fireworks | 2026
Saturday, July 4 – 10:00 am - Ends at 10:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Main St.
SATURDAY, JulY 4, 2026 – 10am
Join us for a patriotic extravaganza at the Annual Downtown Martinez 4th of July Parade, proudly presented by Martinez Refining Company. It’s time to paint Main Street red, white, and blue as over 40 spirited entries march down the heart ...
Orinda | 4th of July Parade & Celebration in the Park | 2026
Saturday, July 4 – 10:00 am - Ends at 12:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Orinda Community Park
Come watch or Participate in the Fourth of July Parade!
On July 4th, our parade begins at 10 a.m.
We will assemble all parade entrants in the East BART lot, as usual, starting at 8 a.m., and we’ll line everyone up at 9:30 a.m.
The Parade Route begins ...
Clayton | Independence Day Parade | 2026
Saturday, July 4 – 10:00 am |
Cost: FREE | Main St. Clayton
Clayton’s Annual 4th of July Parade
On Saturday, July 4th, please join in celebrating the 250th birthday of the United States of America! There will be a pancake breakfast from 7 am to 10 am at Endeavor Hall ($10 for adults, $7 for kids under ten). ...
