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Thursday, March 12

Oakland’s Big Celebration Rally for Olympic Gold Medalist Alysa Liu
Thursday, March 12 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 1:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with registration
| Frank H. Ogawa Plaza
Oakland’s Big Celebration Rally for Olympic Gold Medalist Alysa Liu
Oakland is rolling out the welcome mat for hometown Olympic champion Alysa Liu with a free community rally at Frank Ogawa Plaza on Thursday, March 12, 2026. The celebration will honor Liu’s Olympic gold medal win and welcome the Oakland native back to the city that ...

Friday, March 13

SF’s Huge 2026 St. Patrick’s 3-Day Pub Crawl (March 13-17)
SF's Huge 2026 St. Patrick's 3-Day Pub Crawl (March 13-17)

Throw on your best green gear and get ready to enjoy three days of St. Patrick’s Day pub crawls with the LepraCon Pub Crawl, the biggest St. Patrick’s Day party in San Francisco on March 13, March 14 and March 17. Join over 15,000 attendees ...

2026 Azteca Mexica New Year Festival in San Jose (March 13-15)
Friday, March 13 – 6:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Emma Prusch Farm Regional Park
2026 Azteca Mexica New Year Festival in San Jose (March 13-15)

Calpulli Tonalehqueh hosts the largest Azteca Mexica New Year Ceremony & Celebration in the nation. The nation’s oldest and largest Aztec New Year ceremony, uniting Aztec dancers from across the United States and Mexico, and welcoming community members for a free, family-friendly, three-day cultural celebration. ...

Saturday, March 14

The Box SF Artistica Creators Fest (March 14-15)
Saturday, March 14 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*TICKETS NOT REQUIRED
| The Box SF
The Box SF Artistica Creators Fest (March 14-15)

The Box SF’s Artistica Creators Fest (formerly known as Artists and Makers Fair) is a multi-day weekend event held monthly at the historic building located in the heart of San Francisco! Originally the William Randolph Hearst printing plant built in the 1920’s, The Box SF is now ...

2026 California Hong Kong Cantonese Opera Festival (SF)
Saturday, March 14 – 12:30 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: $48*
*Tickets start at $48 - For tickets, please contact the Visitor Center at 415-989-7111.
| Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
2026 California Hong Kong Cantonese Opera Festival (SF)

The 3rd Annual Live Cantonese Opera is coming to downtown San Francisco! Join us at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts on March 14 & 15, 2026 for an unforgettable cultural experience. This year, renowned Cantonese Opera artists from Hong Kong will present two ...

SF’s Massive 15,000+ Strong St. Patrick’s Day Saturday Pub Crawl (2026)
SF’s Massive 15,000+ Strong St. Patrick’s Day Saturday Pub Crawl (2026)

Throw on your best green gear and get ready to enjoy three days of St. Patrick’s Day pub crawls with the LepraCon Pub Crawl, the biggest St. Patrick’s Day party in San Francisco on March 13, March 14 and March 17. Join over 15,000 attendees ...

2026 Azteca Mexica New Year Festival in San Jose (March 13-15)
Saturday, March 14 – 6:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Emma Prusch Farm Regional Park
2026 Azteca Mexica New Year Festival in San Jose (March 13-15)

Calpulli Tonalehqueh hosts the largest Azteca Mexica New Year Ceremony & Celebration in the nation. The nation’s oldest and largest Aztec New Year ceremony, uniting Aztec dancers from across the United States and Mexico, and welcoming community members for a free, family-friendly, three-day cultural celebration. ...

SF Public Works “Arbor Day Fair” (2026)
Saturday, March 14 – 9:00 am - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to all. RSVP optional.
| Francisco Middle School Yard
SF Public Works “Arbor Day Fair” (2026)
You are invited to San Francisco Public Works’ Arbor Day Fair! Bring your friends and family for a few hours of fun, hands-on activities, and info booths on urban environmental education. This event is rain-or-shine. Activities and Vendors: Info booths Bucket truck rides Kid-friendly games and activities Build your own ...
Dublin’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival 2026
Saturday, March 14 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Dublin Civic Center
Dublin's St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival 2026

Where else but Dublin would you want to celebrate St Patrick’s Day? Come out for a free, memorable and authentic Irish experience. Experience the Emerald Isle with no passports required! Come to the City of Dublin’s St. Patrick’s Day Festival to find three stages of ...

Sláinte St Patricks Block Party (Oakland)
Saturday, March 14 – 11:00 am - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Slainte Irish Pub
Sláinte St Patricks Block Party (Oakland)
Get ready for an awesome in-person celebration filled with live music, food, and great vibes. Bring your friends and fam to enjoy live tunes, tasty eats, and plenty of laughs. It’s all about good times, cool people, and unforgettable memories. Don’t miss out – come ...

Sunday, March 15

The Box SF Artistica Creators Fest (March 14-15)
Sunday, March 15 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*TICKETS NOT REQUIRED
| The Box SF
The Box SF Artistica Creators Fest (March 14-15)

The Box SF’s Artistica Creators Fest (formerly known as Artists and Makers Fair) is a multi-day weekend event held monthly at the historic building located in the heart of San Francisco! Originally the William Randolph Hearst printing plant built in the 1920’s, The Box SF is now ...

2026 California Hong Kong Cantonese Opera Festival (SF)
Sunday, March 15 – 12:30 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: $48*
*Tickets start at $48 - For tickets, please contact the Visitor Center at 415-989-7111.
| Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
2026 California Hong Kong Cantonese Opera Festival (SF)

The 3rd Annual Live Cantonese Opera is coming to downtown San Francisco! Join us at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts on March 14 & 15, 2026 for an unforgettable cultural experience. This year, renowned Cantonese Opera artists from Hong Kong will present two ...

2026 Azteca Mexica New Year Festival in San Jose (March 13-15)
Sunday, March 15 – 6:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Emma Prusch Farm Regional Park
2026 Azteca Mexica New Year Festival in San Jose (March 13-15)

Calpulli Tonalehqueh hosts the largest Azteca Mexica New Year Ceremony & Celebration in the nation. The nation’s oldest and largest Aztec New Year ceremony, uniting Aztec dancers from across the United States and Mexico, and welcoming community members for a free, family-friendly, three-day cultural celebration. ...

Dublin’s St. Patrick’s Day Festival 2026
Sunday, March 15 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Dublin Civic Center
Dublin's St. Patrick’s Day Festival 2026

Where else but Dublin would you want to celebrate St Patrick’s Day? Come out for a free, memorable and authentic Irish experience. Experience the Emerald Isle with no passports required! Come to the City of Dublin’s St. Patrick’s Day Festival to find three stages of ...

Tuesday, March 17

San Francisco’s Huge St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl (2026)
San Francisco’s Huge St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl (2026)

Throw on your best green gear and get ready to enjoy three days of St. Patrick’s Day pub crawls with the LepraCon Pub Crawl, the biggest St. Patrick’s Day party in San Francisco on March 13, March 14 and March 17. Join over 15,000 attendees ...

Saturday, March 21

80,000 Free Tulips Are Coming to SF’s Union Square (2026)
Saturday, March 21 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 4:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, everyone is welcome to come a pick a bouquet of tulips
| Union Square
80,000 Free Tulips Are Coming to SF's Union Square (2026)
Flower Bulb Day is coming to America. We will return on March 21, 2026, with a colorful display of more than 80,000 tulips that will cover Union Square in San Francisco. And you are invited to visit the square and pick your own bunch of ...
Castro Night Market 2026 Season Openinng (March – Sept)
Saturday, March 21 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | 18th St & Castro St
Castro Night Market 2026 Season Openinng (March - Sept)

One of the Castro’s biggest street events is coming back for another season. The Castro Night Market returns for season two on Friday, March 20, 2026, taking over two blocks of 18th Street and turning them into a pedestrian-friendly night market filled with food, music, ...Monthly

Thursday, March 26

“SOMA Nights” Neighborhood Block Party + Night Market (SF)
Thursday, March 26 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Folsom St. (between 6th-12th)
"SOMA Nights" Neighborhood Block Party + Night Market (SF)

Join us for regular monthly art, food and cultural events on Folsom St (Between 6th-12th). Over 20 business participating, pop-up vendors, performances & street activations. SOMA Nights aims to foster a sense of community by connecting residents and local businesses during the Folsom Streetscape Project ...Monthly

Friday, March 27

San Jose’s Brand New “365 Night Market” w/ 50+ Food Vendors (March 27-28)
Friday, March 27 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: *
*Free entry
| Grand Century Shopping Mall
San Jose's Brand New "365 Night Market" w/ 50+ Food Vendors (March 27-28)
Join San Jose’s Spring in Full Bloom Market, with 50+ vendors, delicious food, shopping, music, cultural entertainment, and free admission. Celebrate Spring in Full Bloom with us at 365 Night Market on March 27-28 (4-10 PM) at Grand Century Mall, San Jose for a weekend filled ...

Saturday, March 28

$2 Off: San Francisco Chocolate Salon 2026 (Golden Gate Park)
Saturday, March 28 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: $22.99*
*Normally $25.09 use promo code FUNCHEAP for $2 off early bird tickets
| San Francisco County Fair Building
$2 Off: San Francisco Chocolate Salon 2026 (Golden Gate Park)
Chocolate lovers, get ready for a world of premium chocolate! The original and premier artisan chocolate festival on the West Coast takes place this spring at the 20th Annual San Francisco International Chocolate Salon, in San Francisco. Chocolate aficionados, fanatics, buyers and journalists can experience the finest ...
2026 Renegade Craft Fair Market at Fort Mason (March 28-29)
Saturday, March 28 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Scan the QR code at the Fair to pay the $5 suggested entry.
| Fort Mason (Festival Pavilion)
2026 Renegade Craft Fair Market at Fort Mason (March 28-29)

Renegade Craft Spring Fair back for March 28-29, 2026 at Fort Mason Center Festival Pavilion. Shop your favorite artists and discover over 250 new ones at Renegade San Francisco! We’re back with a curated springtime Fair featuring the most inspiring creatives from SF and beyond. ...

San Jose’s Brand New “365 Night Market” w/ 50+ Food Vendors (March 27-28)
Saturday, March 28 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free entry
| Grand Century Shopping Mall
San Jose's Brand New "365 Night Market" w/ 50+ Food Vendors (March 27-28)
Join San Jose’s Spring in Full Bloom Market, with 50+ vendors, delicious food, shopping, music, cultural entertainment, and free admission. Celebrate Spring in Full Bloom with us at 365 Night Market on March 27-28 (4-10 PM) at Grand Century Mall, San Jose for a weekend filled ...

Sunday, March 29

2026 Renegade Craft Fair Market at Fort Mason (March 28-29)
Sunday, March 29 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Scan the QR code at the Fair to pay the $5 suggested entry.
| Fort Mason (Festival Pavilion)
2026 Renegade Craft Fair Market at Fort Mason (March 28-29)

Renegade Craft Spring Fair back for March 28-29, 2026 at Fort Mason Center Festival Pavilion. Shop your favorite artists and discover over 250 new ones at Renegade San Francisco! We’re back with a curated springtime Fair featuring the most inspiring creatives from SF and beyond. ...

Wednesday, April 1

SF’s 48st Annual “St. Stupid’s Day” Parade 2026
Wednesday, April 1 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*This is DIY, so be prepared for anything (or nothing) to happen
| Embarcadero Plaza (Formerly Justin Herman Plaza)
SF's 48st Annual "St. Stupid's Day" Parade 2026
The Annual St. Stupid’s Day Parade is a celebration of stupidity. On April 1, it’s time for yet another parade in honor of Saint Stupid, patron saint of Civilizations and Parking Meters. 48st Annual St. Stupid’s Day Parade Wednesday, April 1, 2026 | Noon Downtown San Francisco FREE Rain or shine – Midweek parades ...

Thursday, April 2

SF’s Free DFT Monthly Block Party: “Downtown First Thursdays” (2026)
Thursday, April 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 for a full year of street parties in 2026: Starting Jan 1, 2026 with a New Year’s Day Edition.  DJs – Live Performances – Dancing – Drag – Food Trucks – Shopping – Fashion, and new surprises every month. All ...Monthly

Saturday, April 4

Oakland’s Cambodian Khmer New Year Festival 2026
Saturday, April 4 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Peralta Hacienda Historical Park
Oakland's Cambodian Khmer New Year Festival 2026
Soursdey chhnam tmey! Happy New Year! Each spring, Oakland comes alive with the colors, sounds, and spirit of Cambodia. Join us for the Khmer New Year Festival, an intergenerational celebration honoring Khmer traditions, resilience, and community pride. For one vibrant day, the park transforms into a ...
The Box SF “Eat Me!” Artisan Food Fair (2026)
Saturday, April 4 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: *
*Tickets / Reservations are NOT required!
| The Box SF
The Box SF "Eat Me!" Artisan Food Fair (2026)

The Box SF presents EAT ME!, a monthly artisanal food fest, kicking off on January 10-11, 2026! Enjoy a flavorful weekend at The Box SF each month while exploring a wide selection of artisanal food products from local culinary vendors. “Eat Me!” Artisan Food Fair ...

Sunday, April 5

SF’s Easter In the Park & Hunky Jesus Contest 2026 (Dolores Park)
Sunday, April 5 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Donations greatly appreciated
| Mission Dolores Park
SF's Easter In the Park & Hunky Jesus Contest 2026 (Dolores Park)
The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, San Francisco’s beloved and satirical drag nuns, host their Annual Easter in the Park celebration on April 5, 2026, marking their 47th Anniversary. The Sisters Easter Celebration at Dolores Park 2026 Sunday, April 5, 2026 | 10 am to 4pm Mission Dolores Park, ...