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Friday, June 13

SF’s Filipino “Be Free” Festival 2025 (SoMa)
Friday, June 13 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Kapwa Gardens (SOMA Pilipinas)
SF's Filipino "Be Free" Festival 2025 (SoMa)
Be Free Festival is an annual celebration that showcases the vibrant Filipino culture. Kultivate Labs, along with its community partners in SOMA Pilipinas, are welcoming you to SOMA Pilipinas to eat, connect, learn, and get down to celebrate 127 years of liberation. Come eat, drink, shop, ...
SF’s Filipino “Be Free” Festival + Crawl 2025
Friday, June 13 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Get a free ticket online
| SOMA Pilipinas Filipino Cultural Heritage District
SF's Filipino "Be Free" Festival + Crawl 2025
Our Annual Be Free Festival in San Francisco’s SOMA Pilipinas district is back! This year we’re partnering with Into The Streets SF,  celebrating the vibrant Filipino culture and Pride Month. Our SOMA wide crawl consists 12 different venues participating. Each of these locations will feature ...

Saturday, June 14

SF’s Fern Alley Music Series presents “Polk Pride”
Saturday, June 14 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP
| Fern Alley
SF's Fern Alley Music Series presents "Polk Pride"

Welcome to the Fern Alley Music Series! Established in 2023, the Fern Alley Music Series has quickly become a beloved community event, celebrating music, art, and culture in the heart of the Lower Polk. ​ Experience the Fern Alley Music Series—where music, art, and community ...

“Summer Groove” Free Festival at The Village at San Antonio Center (Mountain View)
Saturday, June 14 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Event registration encouraged.
| The Village at San Antonio Center
"Summer Groove" Free Festival at The Village at San Antonio Center (Mountain View)
Join us at Summer Groove on Saturday, June 14th from 4-6pm in the park at The Village at San Antonio Center. Enjoy a fun-filled day with live performance by Andy Z, a friendship bracelet craft, and exciting lawn games—perfect for the whole family! All activities ...
SF’s 2025 Juneteenth Freedom Celebration, Block Party & Free Carnival Rides (Fillmore)
Saturday, June 14 – 11:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Fillmore District
SF's 2025 Juneteenth Freedom Celebration, Block Party & Free Carnival Rides (Fillmore)
Thousands will be in attendance as we commemorate Juneteenth in the city’s historic Fillmore District. The Freedom Celebration will span 8 city blocks featuring dozens of special guests, community leaders, performers, vendors, exhibitions, inflatables, games and tons of fun for the whole family. The Juneteenth Freedom Celebration ...
Patchwork Show Oakland
Saturday, June 14 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*free and open to the public
| Jack London Square
Patchwork Show Oakland
Patchwork Show Oakland draws on the East Bay’s strong artistic community and commitment to support local commerce and features local vendors in a local waterfront setting at Jack London Square. After the show, grab a bite or a drink from any of the dozens of ...

Sunday, June 15

Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile
Sunday, June 15 – 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

2025 Golden Gate Park Band Festival (SF)
Sunday, June 15 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)
2025 Golden Gate Park Band Festival (SF)

The Golden Gate Park Band presents its 143rd season in Golden Gate Park’s music concourse. That’s right, this 30-piece symphony has been playing free concerts in Golden Gate Park since 1882. For 2025, the Golden Gate Park Band performs free weekly concerts most Sundays at 1 pm. ...Every Sunday

“Sunday Streets” 2025 Kickoff: SF’s Free Street Festival & Block Party (Tenderloin)
Sunday, June 15 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE
“Sunday Streets” 2025 Kickoff: SF's Free Street Festival & Block Party (Tenderloin)

Livable City is announces the 2025 season of Sunday Streets with six events across San Francisco and the fifth annual Phoenix Day citywide block party program. From June to October, the season will launch with one key theme: Safe Streets, Shared Joy. In the midst of ...

Thursday, June 19

East Bay Outdoor Summer Comedy Festival 2025 (Live at Bay Street)
Thursday, June 19 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP for free raffle entry
| Bay Street Emeryville
East Bay Outdoor Summer Comedy Festival 2025 (Live at Bay Street)

HellaFunny, the Bay Area’s most popular comedy collective joins forces with Funcheap to take over Bay Street Emeryville’s newly reimagined dining terrace for a brand new FREE monthly outdoor comedy festival featuring some of the Bay’s top comics, plus loads of giveaways from Bay Street’s restaurants and shops. Admission is free, ...Monthly

Saturday, June 21

Bernal Heights Art Walk + After Party
Saturday, June 21 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Starts at Pinhole Coffee
Enjoy temporary art installations, art openings, pop-up makers markets, music, performances live art demos & more on Cortland Ave! Stay for the afterparty at Barebottle at 8:30pm!

Sunday, June 22

2025 San Francisco Juneteenth Parade (Market Street to UN Plaza)
Sunday, June 22 – 11:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | One Market Plaza
2025 San Francisco Juneteenth Parade (Market Street to UN Plaza)
Join us on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at San Francisco’s third annualJuneteenthParade as we honor Black freedom, heritage, and achievement. Save the date for Sunday, June 22, 2025 on Market St. Typically, the parade features vibrant floats, live music, and many special honored guests. The details for the ...
$25 Tix: Stanford Jazz Festival (June 20 – Aug 1)
$25 Tix: Stanford Jazz Festival (June 20 - Aug 1)
For over five decades, the Stanford Jazz Festival has been home to iconic performances, from legends like Dizzy Gillespie and Stan Getz to groundbreaking artists like Joshua Redman and Bill Frisell. This year, we’re proud to continue that tradition with 26 extraordinary artists and bands ...

Friday, June 27

“Off the Grid” Fort Mason: Summer Night Market w/ 110+ Vendors (June 2025)
Friday, June 27 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to attend, but food/drink for purchase
| Fort Mason Center
"Off the Grid" Fort Mason: Summer Night Market w/ 110+ Vendors (June 2025)

🎉 Off the Grid Returns to Fort Mason for 2025 – With a Massive Monthly Night Market + 110+ Vendors! After taking most of 2024 off, Off the Grid is making a huge comeback in 2025 —  The beloved Friday night tradition at Fort Mason ...

Saturday, June 28

2025 San Francisco Pride Festival (June 28-29)
Saturday, June 28 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are requested
| Civic Center Plaza
2025 San Francisco Pride Festival (June 28-29)

The San Francisco LGBT Pride Celebration and Parade is one of the largest LGBT gatherings in the nation. The two-day celebration is free and open to all. The parade takes place annually on the last Sunday of June. The 2025 theme is Queer Joy is ...

Sunday, June 29

2025 San Francisco Pride Parade
Sunday, June 29 – 10:30 am - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Market Street
2025 San Francisco Pride Parade

The San Francisco LGBT Pride Celebration and Parade is one of the largest LGBT gatherings in the nation. The two-day celebration is free and open to all. The parade takes place annually on the last Sunday of June. The 2025 theme is Queer Joy is ...

2025 San Francisco Pride Festival (Civic Center)
Sunday, June 29 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but a donations appreciated
| Civic Center Plaza
2025 San Francisco Pride Festival (Civic Center)

The San Francisco LGBT Pride Celebration and Parade is one of the largest LGBT gatherings in the nation. The two-day celebration is free and open to all. The parade takes place annually on the last Sunday of June. The 2025 theme is Queer Joy is ...

Thursday, July 3

“Downtown Hoedown” SF’s Brand New Country/Western Block Party (2025)
Thursday, July 3 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Front Street (California to Sacramento)
"Downtown Hoedown" SF's Brand New Country/Western Block Party (2025)

Dust off your boots — a brand-new monthly street party is launching in downtown San Francisco. Starting May 1, 2025, Downtown Hoedown will take over Front Street on the first Thursday of each month through October. It’s part of the expanding Downtown First Thursdays (DFT) ...Monthly

Saturday, July 5

2025 Fillmore Jazz Festival (July 5-6)
Saturday, July 5 – 10:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Fillmore Street (Jackson to Eddy)
2025 Fillmore Jazz Festival (July 5-6)

The Fillmore Jazz Festival returns for its 36th year on July 5-6, 2025, promising a weekend filled with music, arts, and community spirit along historic Fillmore Street. The West Coast’s largest free jazz festival attracts more than 50,000 attendees annually. Spanning twelve blocks on Fillmore from ...

Sunday, July 6

2025 Fillmore Jazz Festival (July 5-6)
Sunday, July 6 – 10:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Fillmore Street (Jackson to Eddy)
2025 Fillmore Jazz Festival (July 5-6)

The Fillmore Jazz Festival returns for its 36th year on July 5-6, 2025, promising a weekend filled with music, arts, and community spirit along historic Fillmore Street. The West Coast’s largest free jazz festival attracts more than 50,000 attendees annually. Spanning twelve blocks on Fillmore from ...

Thursday, July 10

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

San Francisco is set to debut a brand new night market in the Mission District on May 8, 2025. A three-block stretch of Valencia Street, between 16th and 19th streets, will be closed to vehicle traffic from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. for Valencia LIVE! ...Monthly

Saturday, July 12

“STEM Summer Bash” Free Festival at The Village at San Antonio Center (Mountain View)
Saturday, July 12 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Event registration encouraged.
| The Village at San Antonio Center
"STEM Summer Bash" Free Festival at The Village at San Antonio Center (Mountain View)

Celebrate community at The Village at San Antonio Center’s Second Saturdays—festive, free, and full of fun! “Second Saturdays” Free Festival at The Village at San Antonio Center Second Saturdays, May-October 2025 | 4p – 6p The Village at San Antonio Center, 645 San Antonio Rd, ...

Thursday, July 17

East Bay Outdoor Summer Comedy Festival 2025 (Live at Bay Street)
Thursday, July 17 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP for free raffle entry
| Bay Street Emeryville
East Bay Outdoor Summer Comedy Festival 2025 (Live at Bay Street)

HellaFunny, the Bay Area’s most popular comedy collective joins forces with Funcheap to take over Bay Street Emeryville’s newly reimagined dining terrace for a brand new FREE monthly outdoor comedy festival featuring some of the Bay’s top comics, plus loads of giveaways from Bay Street’s restaurants and shops. Admission is free, ...Monthly

Friday, July 18

“Off the Grid” Fort Mason: Summer Night Market w/ 110+ Vendors (July 2025)
Friday, July 18 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to attend, but food/drink for purchase
| Fort Mason Center
"Off the Grid" Fort Mason: Summer Night Market w/ 110+ Vendors (July 2025)

🎉 Off the Grid Returns to Fort Mason for 2025 – With a Massive Monthly Night Market + 110+ Vendors! After taking most of 2024 off, Off the Grid is making a huge comeback in 2025 —  The beloved Friday night tradition at Fort Mason ...

Saturday, July 19

Sonoma County Hot Air Balloon Classic (2025)
Saturday, July 19 – 4:00 am - Ends at 9:30 am | Cost: $12*
*Presale discounted adult tickets available until 7/13
| Sonoma County Fairgrounds
Sonoma County Hot Air Balloon Classic (2025)
Join us for this year’s Hot Air Balloon festival, nestled amidst the enchanting landscapes of Sonoma County’s wine country, hosted at the iconic Sonoma County Fairgrounds. Prepare to be captivated by the mesmerizing spectacle of inflation and launching, where a kaleidoscope of standard and character-shaped ...
Free Circus on the Park “Hoopla!” w/ Circus Bella (Proxy / Hayes Valley)
Saturday, July 19 – 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Proxy SF
Free Circus on the Park "Hoopla!" w/ Circus Bella (Proxy / Hayes Valley)
PROXY Hayes Valley – (San Francisco) Sat. July 19, 2 SHOWS – 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm 432 Octavia St. (at Hayes St.), San Francisco, CA 94102 Ticket Info: FREE ($20 suggested donation) (Please arrive early as these shows fill up quickly.) (PROXY is a temporary two-block project located in ...

Sunday, July 20

Sugartown Festival 2025 (Crockett)
Sunday, July 20 – 11:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*All Ages Free Admission
| 850 Pomona St Crockett Ca 94525
Sugartown Festival 2025 (Crockett)
https://www.sugartownfestival.com/ Free Entry All Ages Family Friendly Vip $20 On Eventbrite Coming Soon ALL AGES FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY Dog Friendly As Well Tons & Tons Of Great FOOD Vendors ARTS & CRAFTS Vendors And More Beer Garden & Wine!!! Parking At Carquinez Middle School w/ $5.00 Donation. Street parking as well. Bicycles Parking ...
“Sunday Streets” SF’s Free 1 Mile-Long Street Festival & Block Party (Mission Dist.)
Sunday, July 20 – 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.)

Livable City is announces the 2025 season of Sunday Streets with six events across San Francisco and the fifth annual Phoenix Day citywide block party program. From June to October, the season will launch with one key theme: Safe Streets, Shared Joy. In the midst of ...

Friday, July 25

Gilroy Garlic Festival 2025 (July 25-27)
Friday, July 25 – All Day | Cost: TBA*
*2025 pricing hasn't been announced yet (as of 4/1/25)
| Gilroy Gardens
Gilroy Garlic Festival 2025 (July 25-27)

Gilroy’s most famous event is making a comeback. After a six-year absence, the Gilroy Garlic Festival is set to return from July 25–27, 2025, at a new location—Gilroy Gardens. This marks a fresh chapter for the beloved festival, which has long been a cornerstone of ...

The Bay’s Huge “626 Night Market” (July 25-27)
The Bay's Huge "626 Night Market" (July 25-27)

Everything tastes better at night. Bring family and friends to eat all your favorite snacks at the 14th 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 ...