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Thursday, July 2

SF’s Free DFT Monthly Block Party: “Downtown First Thursdays” (2026)
Thursday, July 2 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| 2nd Street between Market and Howard Streets
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

Free 1st Thursdays: John Rybak + Friends Live Blues (San Bruno)
Thursday, July 2 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Centennial Plaza san bruno
Free 1st Thursdays: John Rybak + Friends Live Blues (San Bruno)
John Rybak: 3 Piece Blues/Jazz/Rootshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1j1ozt9K6x8https://www.reverbnation.com/johnrybakfriendshttps://www.facebook.com/johnrybakmusic/ Hi Friends! Come join us as we take our first turn @ First Thursdays San Bruno, an evening that spotlights the best of downtown San Bruno.Each month different local businesses are spotlighted, local and regional artists are showcased, and live music is ...

Friday, July 3

North Beach First Fridays Art Crawl (SF)
Friday, July 3 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | North Beach
North Beach First Fridays Art Crawl (SF)

On the first Friday of every month, over a dozen North Beach galleries, museums, bars, and restaurants stay open late for a self-guided First Fridays Art Crawl with special events to showcase the ever-growing collections of art and entertainment that diversify North Beach. First Fridays Art Crawl ...Monthly

Oakland Art Murmur (First Fridays Art Walk)
Friday, July 3 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Broadway/Telegraph
Oakland Art Murmur (First Fridays Art Walk)

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

Saturday, July 4

USS Hornet 4th of July: BBQ, Free Tours + Live WWII Hits (Alameda)
Saturday, July 4 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: $15*
*Museum Admission: $25 Adult, $15 Senior/Student, FREE for under 6
| USS Hornet Sea, Air & Space Museum
USS Hornet 4th of July: BBQ, Free Tours + Live WWII Hits (Alameda)
Please join us as we celebrate the 250th birthday of the USA on board the USS Hornet! If you are attending the Alameda 4th of July Parade please come visit us afterwards! We are open until 5 pm and you will still have plenty of ...
Piedmont | Small Town 4th of July Parade & Picnic in the Park | 2026
Saturday, July 4 – 11:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Highland & Park (Piedmont)
Piedmont | Small Town 4th of July Parade & Picnic in the Park | 2026
Piedmont 4th of July Parade & Picnic Celebrate our small town’s big spirit at Piedmont’s 59th annual Independence Day celebration! Enjoy 4th of July Piedmont style, with our annual: Parade: The fun starts at 11am! Picnic in the Park: Live music in Piedmont Park until 3pm. Neighborhood block parties Permit applications due June 29 Join the ...
Future of Us Festival 2026: 50+ Free Events in SF (July 4-12)
Saturday, July 4 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:30 pm | Cost: FREE | The Pearl
Future of Us Festival 2026: 50+ Free Events in SF (July 4-12)

Future of Us Festival | July 4–12, 2026 | San Francisco San Francisco is celebrating the nation’s 250th anniversary with Future of Us, a first-of-its-kind 10-day citywide civic festival running July 4–12, 2026. More than 30 Future Culture Fellows, civic leaders, artists, educators, and community ...

10-Day Future of Us Fest: Art, Tech + Civic Imagination (SF)
Saturday, July 4 – 11:30 am - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Sliding scale tickets
| The Pearl
10-Day Future of Us Fest: Art, Tech + Civic Imagination (SF)
⚡ About the Future of Us Festival Launching on America’s 250th anniversary, the inaugural Future of Us festival is a 10-day celebration of civic imagination and possibility. We’re turning community-sourced, expert-crafted visions of the future into art, storytelling, and participatory experiences. Curated by a coalition of artists, ...
Marin Halal Summer Bazaar (Sausalito)
Marin Halal Summer Bazaar (Sausalito)
Join us for the Marin’s Halal Summer Bazaar, a family-friendly  event bringing together local businesses, artisans, and food vendors for an afternoon of shopping, delicious food, and connection. This all-ages event is a wonderful opportunity to gather with new friends, discover local businesses, and celebrate our ...
SF’s Fourth of July Pub Crawl (2026)
SF's Fourth of July Pub Crawl (2026)
Looking for the best Independence Day Events in SF? The San Francisco Fourth of July Pub Crawl is one of the best parties in the city. Enjoy discounted drinks at some great bars in the Marina before the Fireworks! The San Francisco July 4 Pub Crawl ...

Sunday, July 5

“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
"Castro Art Mart" Mini Block Party on Noe St. (Every First Sunday)

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

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
SF's "Head West" Marketplace at the Ferry Building (Every 1st Sunday)

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

Tuesday, July 7

Free Silent Disco: Summer Break in Yerba Buena “Tipsy Tuesdays” (SF)
Tuesday, July 7 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Lane and Jessie Square
Free Silent Disco: Summer Break in Yerba Buena "Tipsy Tuesdays"  (SF)

You deserve a break! Summer Break in Yerba Buena features free outdoor programs in Yerba Buena Lane and Jessie Square! Weekdays in June and July, we’ll have something for everyone. On Tuesdays, join us for Tipsy Tuesdays with free silent disco and trivia with prizes ...

Wednesday, July 8

Summer Break in Yerba Buena: Crafting in Color
Wednesday, July 8 – 11:00 am - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Lane and Jessie Square
Summer Break in Yerba Buena: Crafting in Color

You deserve a break! Summer Break in Yerba Buena features free outdoor programs in Yerba Buena Lane and Jessie Square! Weekdays in June and July, we’ll have something for everyone. On Wednesdays, we’ll have free Crafting in Color activities including friendship bracelets, mini DIY succulent ...

Thursday, July 9

Summer Break in Yerba Buena: So You Think You Can Soccer?
Thursday, July 9 – 11:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Lane and Jessie Square
Summer Break in Yerba Buena: So You Think You Can Soccer?

You deserve a break! Summer Break in Yerba Buena features free outdoor programs in Yerba Buena Lane and Jessie Square! Weekdays in June and July, we’ll have something for everyone. On Thursdays, come try your skills at giant soccer ball darts!

SF’s FREE “Valencia Live” Monthly Street Party (July 2026)
Thursday, July 9 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE | RSVP
| Valencia St. between 17th and 20th
SF’s FREE "Valencia Live" Monthly Street Party (July 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 ...

SF’s “Valencia Live” Night Market in The Mission (Every 2nd Thu)
Thursday, July 9 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Valencia Street
SF's "Valencia Live" Night Market in The Mission (Every 2nd Thu)

A free, monthly neighborhood celebration on Valencia Street with live music, dancing, art-making and more. 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 ...

Friday, July 10

San Leandro Pride: Free Drag Show + Pup Parade Party (2026)
Friday, July 10 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Butterfly Plaza
San Leandro Pride: Free Drag Show + Pup Parade Party (2026)
Drag shows, pup parade, vendors, food trucks, and more at San Leandro’s 3rd annual PRIDE celebration on July 10th! Stop by and enjoy incredible drag performances on the Main Stage with Drag Queen Sally Limon, story time with storyteller PerSia, a pride timeline, vendors, food trucks, ...
SF’s “Chinatown Night Market” 2026 (Every Second Friday)
Friday, July 10 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Chinatown (Grant Ave.)
SF's "Chinatown Night Market" 2026 (Every Second Friday)

Chinatown Night Market returns for 2026, bringing monthly street festivals, food vendors, shopping, and live entertainment back to the heart of San Francisco’s Chinatown. Recently voted the #1 night market in the country for the second year in a row, the free event takes over ...Monthly

Summer 2026: Free Outdoor Bhangra Dance Lessons (SF)
Friday, July 10 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 6:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Lane and Jessie Square
Summer 2026: Free Outdoor Bhangra Dance Lessons (SF)
You deserve a break! Summer Break in Yerba Buena features free outdoor programs in Yerba Buena Lane and Jessie Square! Weekdays in June and July, we’ll have something for everyone. On Thursdays, join us for Bhangra dance classes in preparation for Bhangra and Beats night market ...

Saturday, July 11

Patiyochella 2026: Live Music, Maker Pop-Ups + Wine Tasting (Berkeley)
Patiyochella 2026: Live Music, Maker Pop-Ups + Wine Tasting (Berkeley)
What started in a backyard in 2016, is now the Bay’s best local music festival. Enjoy three stages highlighting local artists like Skinny Hendrixx & the Earthtones, The Fell Swoop and Andre Cruz & the Black Diamond Rhythm band, a DJ focused stage created in ...

Sunday, July 12

Future of Us Festival 2026: 50+ Free Events in SF (July 4-12)
Sunday, July 12 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:30 pm | Cost: FREE | The Pearl
Future of Us Festival 2026: 50+ Free Events in SF (July 4-12)

Future of Us Festival | July 4–12, 2026 | San Francisco San Francisco is celebrating the nation’s 250th anniversary with Future of Us, a first-of-its-kind 10-day citywide civic festival running July 4–12, 2026. More than 30 Future Culture Fellows, civic leaders, artists, educators, and community ...

Tuesday, July 14

Free Silent Disco: Summer Break in Yerba Buena “Tipsy Tuesdays” (SF)
Tuesday, July 14 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Lane and Jessie Square
Free Silent Disco: Summer Break in Yerba Buena "Tipsy Tuesdays"  (SF)

You deserve a break! Summer Break in Yerba Buena features free outdoor programs in Yerba Buena Lane and Jessie Square! Weekdays in June and July, we’ll have something for everyone. On Tuesdays, join us for Tipsy Tuesdays with free silent disco and trivia with prizes ...

Wednesday, July 15

Summer Break in Yerba Buena: Crafting in Color
Wednesday, July 15 – 11:00 am - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Lane and Jessie Square
Summer Break in Yerba Buena: Crafting in Color

You deserve a break! Summer Break in Yerba Buena features free outdoor programs in Yerba Buena Lane and Jessie Square! Weekdays in June and July, we’ll have something for everyone. On Wednesdays, we’ll have free Crafting in Color activities including friendship bracelets, mini DIY succulent ...

Thursday, July 16

Summer Break in Yerba Buena: So You Think You Can Soccer?
Thursday, July 16 – 11:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Lane and Jessie Square
Summer Break in Yerba Buena: So You Think You Can Soccer?

You deserve a break! Summer Break in Yerba Buena features free outdoor programs in Yerba Buena Lane and Jessie Square! Weekdays in June and July, we’ll have something for everyone. On Thursdays, come try your skills at giant soccer ball darts!

Saturday, July 18

SF’s 2026 “Glen Park Night Market” (June-Sept.)
Saturday, July 18 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Kern Street & Diamond Street
SF's 2026 "Glen Park Night Market" (June-Sept.)

Join us for an evening under the stars at the Glen Park Night Market — a vibrant community celebration of art, music, and small businesses. Browse booths from local artists and makers, enjoy live music and DJ sets, grab bites from neighborhood favorites, visit with ...

SF’s 115th Annual Hayes Valley Carnival (2026)
Saturday, July 18 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Proxy SF
SF's 115th Annual Hayes Valley Carnival (2026)
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, ...
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
2026 Hayes Valley Carnival: Free Circus Bella Shows (SF)
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 ...

Sunday, July 19

“Sunday Streets” SF’s Free 1 Mile-Long Street Festival & Block Party (Mission Dist.)
Sunday, July 19 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Mission District
“Sunday Streets” SF's Free 1 Mile-Long Street Festival & Block Party (Mission Dist.)

San Francisco’s 2026 season of Sunday Streets returns with four events across The City. Since 2008, Sunday Streets has transformed San Francisco’s streets into car-free community spaces, bringing neighbors together for a day of connection, movement, and fun. Sunday Streets 2026 Season Schedule Please note ...

Sugartown Festival 2026
Sunday, July 19 – 11:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Admission Is Free
| 850 pomona St Crockett Ca 94525
Sugartown Festival 2026
Get ready to dance, eat, and soak up the vibes at Sugartown Festival 2026—fun’s just around the corner! Sugartown Festival 2026 18th Annual Community Celebration Welcome to Sugartown Festival 2026 — where music, community, and summer energy come together in unforgettable style. Join us on Sunday, July 19, 2026, ...