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Friday, July 26

The Bay’s Huge “626 Night Market” w/ 200+ Food & Shopping Stalls (July 26-28)
The Bay's Huge "626 Night Market" w/ 200+ Food & Shopping Stalls (July 26-28)

Everything tastes better at night. Bring family and friends to eat all your favorite snacks at the 13th season of 626 Night Market (formerly known as the NorCal Night Market). Inspired by the famous open-air nighttime bazaars of Asia, this iconic Californian festival named after ...

Pacific Commons Free 2024 Summer Concert Series (Fremont)
Pacific Commons Free 2024 Summer Concert Series (Fremont)
Pacific Commons, a dominant regional power center located off the I-880 corridor in the middle of Silicon Valley, welcomes the summer season with its always popular Summer Concert Series.   This exhilarating concert series, set in the heart of Fremont, CA, provides the community with a diverse ...

Saturday, July 27

SF’s “Orchids in the Park 2024” Summer Sale in GG Park (July 27-28)
SF's "Orchids in the Park 2024" Summer Sale in GG Park (July 27-28)

Orchids in the Park 2024 is the best summer sale event for SF Bay Area orchid enthusiasts! Get ready to immerse yourself in the mesmerizing world of orchids at the SF County Fair Building in Golden Gate Park. Orchids and other plants will be for ...

Chabot Space and Science Center Bubblefest
Saturday, July 27 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: $30*
*General Admission: USD 30.00
| Chabot Space and Science Center
Chabot Space and Science Center Bubblefest
Get ready to be blown away at Bubblefest! Step into a world of wobbly wonders and popping surprises as bubble experts showcase the coolest tricks and mind-blowing science behind bubbles. From rainbow-colored bubbles to bubble art masterpieces, there’s something awe inspiring for everyone. Dive into the ...
Vine Street Block Party (Berkeley)
Saturday, July 27 – 11:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free
| Shattuck Avenue & Vine Street
Vine Street Block Party (Berkeley)
The North Shattuck Association invites you to join us on historic Vine Street between Walnut St. and Shattuck Ave. to celebrate summertime vibes with live music, exceptional wines, craft beers, tasty eats, artisan vendors, merchant special offers, and more. Free and fun for all ages. Vintage ...
“TreasureFest” on Treasure Island 2024 (July 27-28)
Saturday, July 27 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: $15*
*$10 pre sale, $15 early bird, $20 general
| Treasure Island
"TreasureFest" on Treasure Island 2024 (July 27-28)

TreasureFest is a monthly locally curated festival that features the best of the Bay Area. At TreasureFest you can shop from 300+ vintage & antique curators, crafts & makers, independent designers & artists. Enjoy 35+ top-rated food trucks and eateries, and try a variety of ...

SF’s “The Park Market” Free 2024 Summer Waterfront Festival (Dogpatch)
Saturday, July 27 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Crane Cove Park (Dogpatch)
SF's "The Park Market" Free 2024 Summer Waterfront Festival (Dogpatch)

The Park Market is returning to Dogpatch’s Crane Cove Park this summer with a market every last Saturday of the month from May through October! The Park Market is San Francisco’s new recurring market that will feature local makers, food and drinks, activities, and live music, all ...Monthly

SF’s Yerba Buena Gardens “Color Your Mind” Music Festival
Saturday, July 27 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Gardens (Esplanade)
SF's Yerba Buena Gardens "Color Your Mind" Music Festival
Curated by visionary percussionist Sameer Gupta, this gathering of musicians expands the boundaries of Indian classical music into new and exciting territory. Among the featured performers are sarode master Alam Khan, son of legendary sarode player Ali Akbar Khan, Carnatic vocalist Roopa Mahadevan and Gupta ...
Parks4All: Brewfest 2024 (The Presidio)
Saturday, July 27 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: $50*
*$50 Ticket or $80 Ticket+Annual Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy Membership
| Presidio Civil War Parade Grounds
Parks4All: Brewfest 2024 (The Presidio)
The Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy is excited to bring you the second annual Parks4All: Brewfest on Saturday, July 27 from noon-4 p.m.  Step into an afternoon of joy at the Presidio of San Francisco, where you’re invited to savor delightful brews from local breweries while ...
Annual Free Backpack Day & Community Resource Fair (Oakland)
Saturday, July 27 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Brookfield Recreation center
Annual Free Backpack Day & Community Resource Fair (Oakland)
Come grab a free backpack and check out all the local resources at our Annual Backpack Distribution and Community Resource Fair
The Bay’s Huge “626 Night Market” w/ 200+ Food & Shopping Stalls (July 26-28)
The Bay's Huge "626 Night Market" w/ 200+ Food & Shopping Stalls (July 26-28)

Everything tastes better at night. Bring family and friends to eat all your favorite snacks at the 13th season of 626 Night Market (formerly known as the NorCal Night Market). Inspired by the famous open-air nighttime bazaars of Asia, this iconic Californian festival named after ...

Levitt Vibe Oakland Musice Series Concert
Saturday, July 27 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Arriyo Viejo Park
Levitt Vibe Oakland Musice Series Concert
Levitt Vibe Oakland Presents: SOL DEVELOPMENT Get Ready to Vibe! Join us for the 3rd concert of the Levitt Vibe Oakland Music Series featuring the electrifying sounds of SOL DEVELOPMENT! When: Friday, July 27th, 3PM – 7PM Where: Arroyo Viejo Park (7701 Krause Ave, Oakland, CA 94605) It’s ...
Oakland’s “Beast Crawl” Lit Festival (2024)
Saturday, July 27 – 3:30 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Commune
Oakland's "Beast Crawl" Lit Festival (2024)
DEAR OAKTOWN BEASTIES! Mark your calendars for Saturday, July 27, 2024 kicking off at 3:30 PM at COMMUNE at 1716 Broadway. We have some new partners and are welcoming new activities starting TODAY! That means you’ll get to see more lit like you want, discover more Oaktown clubs and ...

Sunday, July 28

Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile
Sunday, July 28 – 9:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Sunset Mercantile (Outer Sunset)
Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile

Sunset Mercantile’s weekly outdoor market featuring farmers, ranchers, food trucks, live music, children’s activities, vendors, makers, merchants, artists, and local organizations. Bring the whole family for free seasonal art activities at the Sunset Mercantile Artship. Enjoy shopping an array of farm fresh produce, artisan goods. ...Every Sunday

SF’s “Orchids in the Park 2024” Summer Sale in GG Park (July 27-28)
SF's "Orchids in the Park 2024" Summer Sale in GG Park (July 27-28)

Orchids in the Park 2024 is the best summer sale event for SF Bay Area orchid enthusiasts! Get ready to immerse yourself in the mesmerizing world of orchids at the SF County Fair Building in Golden Gate Park. Orchids and other plants will be for ...

“TreasureFest” on Treasure Island 2024 (July 27-28)
Sunday, July 28 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: $15*
*$10 pre sale, $15 early bird, $20 general
| Treasure Island
"TreasureFest" on Treasure Island 2024 (July 27-28)

TreasureFest is a monthly locally curated festival that features the best of the Bay Area. At TreasureFest you can shop from 300+ vintage & antique curators, crafts & makers, independent designers & artists. Enjoy 35+ top-rated food trucks and eateries, and try a variety of ...

2024 “Up Your Alley / Dore Alley” Street Fair & Fetish Festival (SF)
Sunday, July 28 – 11:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are requested.
| Dore Alley
2024 "Up Your Alley / Dore Alley" Street Fair & Fetish Festival (SF)
This is no indie hipster fair with hand-knit scarves and folk music… If rubber, sportswear, biker gear, punks, or any variety of built, hairy men turns you on, then they’ve got it. In their own words, you won’t find a filthier event in the States. Up ...
The Bay’s Huge “626 Night Market” w/ 200+ Food & Shopping Stalls (July 26-28)
The Bay's Huge "626 Night Market" w/ 200+ Food & Shopping Stalls (July 26-28)

Everything tastes better at night. Bring family and friends to eat all your favorite snacks at the 13th season of 626 Night Market (formerly known as the NorCal Night Market). Inspired by the famous open-air nighttime bazaars of Asia, this iconic Californian festival named after ...

Thursday, August 1

SF’s New Monthly Block Party: “Downtown First Thursdays” (August 2024)
Thursday, August 1 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Second Street (South of Market)
SF's New Monthly Block Party: "Downtown First Thursdays" (August 2024)

Get ready, San Francisco, for the return of this brand new free monthly party coming back to Downtown SF. A new, free, all-ages street party comes to Downtown SF starting May 2, 5-10pm. Free kids activities, disco, two outdoor bars, live music, DJs, drag, food ...Monthly

Friday, August 2

“Caterpillar Puppets” Free Kids’ Show in the Park (2024 Yerba Buena Gardens Festival)
Friday, August 2 – 11:00 am - Ends at 12:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Gardens (Children's Garden)
"Caterpillar Puppets" Free Kids' Show in the Park (2024 Yerba Buena Gardens Festival)
Joe Leon’s Caterpillar Puppets don’t just entertain kids and parents. His eccentric menagerie draws audiences of all ages into seemingly familiar stories that take unexpected turns. Like his version of the Big Bad Wolf and the Three Little Bla-bla-blas, or the shy artist mouse Amadeus who needs ...

Saturday, August 3

Oakland Vintage Market (First Saturday of the Month)
Saturday, August 3 – 10:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Narrative
Oakland Vintage Market (First Saturday of the Month)

Oakland Vintage Market hosted by Narrative is a curated selection of vendors selling clothing, records, furniture, home decor and more. First Saturday of the month 10:00-3:00 222 Jefferson St, Oakland, CAMonthly

“Pub in the Park 2024” Inflatable English-Style Pub Day (Redwood City)
Saturday, August 3 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Red Morton Park
“Pub in the Park 2024” Inflatable English-Style Pub Day (Redwood City)

Imagine a leisurely summer afternoon lounging in a park, while listening to bluegrass music, sipping delicious local brews and enjoying lawn games. During four Saturdays from June to September, we stock our British-style pub with quality beers and ciders on tap. Pub in the Park ...

2024 Italian Family Festa San Jose (Aug. 3-4)
Saturday, August 3 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Admission is FREE. Free and paid parking options
| History Park San Jose in Kelley Park
2024 Italian Family Festa San Jose (Aug. 3-4)
Mark your calendars! The Italian American Heritage Foundation is excited to announce the dates of the 2024 Italian Family Festa San Jose! When: Saturday August 3rd 11am – 7pm Sunday August 4th 11am – 5pm Where: History Park, San Jose 1650 Senter Rd. San Jose CA Admission: FREE This year, we celebrate the 42nd ...
SF’s 2024 Nihonmachi Street Fair in Japantown (August 3-4)
Saturday, August 3 – 11:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Japantown Peace Plaza
SF's 2024 Nihonmachi Street Fair in Japantown (August 3-4)

The Nihonmachi Street Fair reaches a momentous milestone, marking 50 years of illuminating the rich traditions and dazzling diversity of the Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities. Join us on August 3rd & 4th in San Francisco’s Japantown for a weekend of unforgettable ...

1st Annual “Love Fest SF” EDM Block Party in the Tenderloin
Saturday, August 3 – 11:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free or Chip in!
| Larkin St (between Eliis & Eddy)
1st Annual "Love Fest SF" EDM Block Party in the Tenderloin
The 1st annual Love Fest SF, a community arts and music event is taking place for the first time in San Francisco’s Tenderloin Neighborhood on Saturday August 3rd! Experience an all day free music and arts festival spanning 3 blocks on Larkin Street between Eddy and ...
SF’s 2024 “Jerry Day” Free Music Festival + Excelsior After Parties (McLaren Park)
Saturday, August 3 – 11:30 am - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Jerry Garcia Amphitheater (McLaren Park)
SF's 2024 "Jerry Day" Free Music Festival + Excelsior After Parties (McLaren Park)
The Grateful Dead’s iconic bearded lead singer Jerry Garcia had deep roots in San Francisco, having spent his childhood in the Excelsior. After his death, the first “Jerry Day” was held in 2002 to raise money to fix a rundown playground, and an annual music ...

Sunday, August 4

Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile
Sunday, August 4 – 9:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Sunset Mercantile (Outer Sunset)
Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile

Sunset Mercantile’s weekly outdoor market featuring farmers, ranchers, food trucks, live music, children’s activities, vendors, makers, merchants, artists, and local organizations. Bring the whole family for free seasonal art activities at the Sunset Mercantile Artship. Enjoy shopping an array of farm fresh produce, artisan goods. ...Every Sunday

“Sunday Streets” SF’s Free Street Festival & Block Party (Bayview)
Sunday, August 4 – 12:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Bayview
“Sunday Streets” SF's Free Street Festival & Block Party (Bayview)

Get ready to hit the streets:  Sunday Streets is back for a new season. Celebrate 16 years of Sunday Streets SF transforming San Francisco streets into car-free community spaces for all to enjoy at events across the City in 2024. The Sunday Streets SF family ...

SF’s 2024 Nihonmachi Street Fair in Japantown (August 3-4)
Sunday, August 4 – 11:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Japantown Peace Plaza
SF's 2024 Nihonmachi Street Fair in Japantown (August 3-4)

The Nihonmachi Street Fair reaches a momentous milestone, marking 50 years of illuminating the rich traditions and dazzling diversity of the Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities. Join us on August 3rd & 4th in San Francisco’s Japantown for a weekend of unforgettable ...

Friday, August 9

SF’s “Chinatown Night Market” 2024 (Every Second Friday)
Friday, August 9 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Chinatown (Grant Ave.)
SF's "Chinatown Night Market" 2024 (Every Second Friday)

Chinatown night markets are back! Kicking off March 8, 2024, and continuing the second Friday of the month throughout the rest of the year. Chinatown Night Market 2024 Every Second Friday | 5:30-9p Grant Ave. from Sacramento to Jackson, San Francisco FREE The Civic Joy ...Monthly