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Friday, May 22

SF City Guides Memorial Day Weekend 2026 (50+ Free Walking Tours)
SF City Guides Memorial Day Weekend 2026 (50+ Free Walking Tours)

It’s time to learn more about your city and get out and walk. San Francisco City Guides offers free walking tours just about every day. All tours are free and open to the public, but donations are welcome. Memorial Day Weekend Walking Tours 2025 | ...

Chess Lessons and Social at Union Square Plaza (SF)
Friday, May 22 – 11:30 am - Ends at 1:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Union Square Plaza
Chess Lessons and Social at Union Square Plaza (SF)

FREE PROGRAMMING NEXT WEEK at Union Square Plaza: Sun 5/17: Artist Showcase with Red Umbrellas 10am – 4pm Sun 5/17: Sunday Fun Day: Pipe Cleaner Daisy Bouquets with @makerstudiokidz 11am – 2pm Sun 5/17: Mahjong & Mixer: Instruction and guided play with local enthusiast @keeler1 ...

FoodieLand Night Market 2026 at the Cow Palace (May 22-24)
Friday, May 22 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: $12*
*$12; Kids 5 & under are free
| Cow Palace
FoodieLand Night Market 2026 at the Cow Palace (May 22-24)

Inspired by Asia’s open-air night markets, FoodieLand is a family-friendly outdoor food festival featuring a carefully curated multicultural marketplace featuring 175 vendors representing foods and flavors from across the globe. Plus there’s an array of entertainment; attendees can try their hand at activities like carnival ...

Union Square Dance: Bollywood (SF)
Friday, May 22 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Union Square Plaza
Union Square Dance: Bollywood (SF)

FREE PROGRAMMING NEXT WEEK at Union Square Plaza: Sun 5/17: Artist Showcase with Red Umbrellas 10am – 4pm Sun 5/17: Sunday Fun Day: Pipe Cleaner Daisy Bouquets with @makerstudiokidz 11am – 2pm Sun 5/17: Mahjong & Mixer: Instruction and guided play with local enthusiast @keeler1 ...

“Harvey Milk Day 2026” Celebration, March & Mini Castro Block Party (SF)
Friday, May 22 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Queer Arts Featured
"Harvey Milk Day 2026" Celebration, March & Mini Castro Block Party (SF)
Join us to celebrate Harvey Milk Day on Friday, May 22, 2026 6pm to celebrate his legacy of coalition building with organizers from communities of people of color, workers, radical feminists, and all LGBTQ people. This is organized by  the Castro Community Benefit District,  the Friends ...

Saturday, May 23

SF City Guides Memorial Day Weekend 2026 (50+ Free Walking Tours)
SF City Guides Memorial Day Weekend 2026 (50+ Free Walking Tours)

It’s time to learn more about your city and get out and walk. San Francisco City Guides offers free walking tours just about every day. All tours are free and open to the public, but donations are welcome. Memorial Day Weekend Walking Tours 2025 | ...

“Rail Fair” Train Extravaganza at Ardenwood Historic Farm (May 23-25)
Saturday, May 23 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: $16*
*Adults-$16, Seniors-$14, Kids-$13 age 4-17, 3 and under-Free
| Ardenwood Historic Farm
"Rail Fair" Train Extravaganza at Ardenwood Historic Farm (May 23-25)

Come to Rail Fair at Ardenwood Historic Farm on Memorial Day Weekend, May 23-25, 2026. Rail Fair is our annual celebration of Bay Area railroad history, and the one time a year we take over Ardenwood to turn it into a train extravaganza! Our museum ...

2026 San Francisco Carnaval Festival (May 23-24)
Saturday, May 23 – 11:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are accepted
| Harrison Street
2026 San Francisco Carnaval Festival (May 23-24)

Carnaval San Francisco is back for 2026 with their 48th annual celebration. The free, two-day festival spans 17 blocks in the Mission District and features five main stages, 50 local performing artists, and 400 vendors. It offers international food, dancing, sampling sites, and entertainment for families, ...

Juggling Lessons by Circus Bella at Union Square Plaza (SF)
Saturday, May 23 – 11:30 am - Ends at 1:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Union Square Plaza
Juggling Lessons by Circus Bella at Union Square Plaza (SF)

FREE PROGRAMMING NEXT WEEK at Union Square Plaza: Sun 5/17: Artist Showcase with Red Umbrellas 10am – 4pm Sun 5/17: Sunday Fun Day: Pipe Cleaner Daisy Bouquets with @makerstudiokidz 11am – 2pm Sun 5/17: Mahjong & Mixer: Instruction and guided play with local enthusiast @keeler1 ...

“Black Family Day” 2026 Fair at UC Davis Quad
Saturday, May 23 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP on Eventbrite!
| UC Davis Quad
"Black Family Day" 2026 Fair at UC Davis Quad
Built to Last: Black Strength Through Time Join us on May 23rd, 2026, from noon – 8 p.m. at the UC Davis Quad for a powerful celebration of Black excellence, resilience, and community! This year’s theme, Built to Last: Black Strength Through Time, honors the legacy, endurance, ...
FoodieLand Night Market 2026 at the Cow Palace (May 22-24)
Saturday, May 23 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: $12*
*$12; Kids 5 & under are free
| Cow Palace
FoodieLand Night Market 2026 at the Cow Palace (May 22-24)

Inspired by Asia’s open-air night markets, FoodieLand is a family-friendly outdoor food festival featuring a carefully curated multicultural marketplace featuring 175 vendors representing foods and flavors from across the globe. Plus there’s an array of entertainment; attendees can try their hand at activities like carnival ...

Plus Arcade Memorial Day Weekend Cosplay & Gaming Party (Oakland)
Saturday, May 23 – 9:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 am | Cost: $16.78*
*Use code SummerFriends for 30% off
| Hella Bees
Plus Arcade Memorial Day Weekend Cosplay & Gaming Party (Oakland)
Cosplay, games, hip hop, and pure vibes! Get ready for a special Memorial Day weekend celebration! This is one you don’t want to miss! OAKLAND WE’RE BACK! We’re celebrating Memorial Day weekend with good friends, great drinks, dope music, and a love for the culture. Join us ...

Sunday, May 24

Afrodancehall Worldwide Carnival Series (SF)
Sunday, May 24 – 10:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 am | Cost: $23.18*
*$33.85 GA | $23.18 Early bird tickets are live and the limit is 100 tickets | Fees included
| The Foundry
Afrodancehall Worldwide Carnival Series (SF)
Get ready for an electrifying music experience as we celebrate Carnival Day SF, Africa Day, and Memorial Day all in one unforgettable night. Afrodancehall Worldwide Carnival Series brings together Afrobeat, Dancehall, Soca, Reggae, Kompa, Hip-Hop & Worldwide Sounds in a vibrant cultural celebration of rhythm, movement, ...
SF City Guides Memorial Day Weekend 2026 (50+ Free Walking Tours)
SF City Guides Memorial Day Weekend 2026 (50+ Free Walking Tours)

It’s time to learn more about your city and get out and walk. San Francisco City Guides offers free walking tours just about every day. All tours are free and open to the public, but donations are welcome. Memorial Day Weekend Walking Tours 2025 | ...

“Rail Fair” Train Extravaganza at Ardenwood Historic Farm (May 23-25)
Sunday, May 24 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: $16*
*Adults-$16, Seniors-$14, Kids-$13 age 4-17, 3 and under-Free
| Ardenwood Historic Farm
"Rail Fair" Train Extravaganza at Ardenwood Historic Farm (May 23-25)

Come to Rail Fair at Ardenwood Historic Farm on Memorial Day Weekend, May 23-25, 2026. Rail Fair is our annual celebration of Bay Area railroad history, and the one time a year we take over Ardenwood to turn it into a train extravaganza! Our museum ...

2026 San Francisco Carnaval Festival & Parade
Sunday, May 24 – 10:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are accepted
| Harrison Street
2026 San Francisco Carnaval Festival & Parade

Carnaval San Francisco is back for 2026 with their 48th annual celebration. The free, two-day festival spans 17 blocks in the Mission District and features five main stages, 50 local performing artists, and 400 vendors. It offers international food, dancing, sampling sites, and entertainment for families, ...

2026 San Francisco Carnaval Grand Parade
Sunday, May 24 – 10:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are accepted
| 24th & Bryant
2026 San Francisco Carnaval Grand Parade

Carnaval San Francisco is back for 2026 with their 48th annual celebration. The free, two-day festival spans 17 blocks in the Mission District and features five main stages, 50 local performing artists, and 400 vendors. It offers international food, dancing, sampling sites, and entertainment for families, ...

Artist Showcase w/ Red Umbrellas at Union Square Plaza (SF)
Sunday, May 24 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Union Square Plaza
Artist Showcase w/ Red Umbrellas at Union Square Plaza (SF)

FREE PROGRAMMING NEXT WEEK at Union Square Plaza: Sun 5/17: Artist Showcase with Red Umbrellas 10am – 4pm Sun 5/17: Sunday Fun Day: Pipe Cleaner Daisy Bouquets with @makerstudiokidz 11am – 2pm Sun 5/17: Mahjong & Mixer: Instruction and guided play with local enthusiast @keeler1 ...

Sunday Fun Days at Union Square Plaza (SF)
Sunday, May 24 – 11:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Union Square Plaza
Sunday Fun Days at Union Square Plaza (SF)

FREE PROGRAMMING NEXT WEEK at Union Square Plaza: Sun 5/17: Artist Showcase with Red Umbrellas 10am – 4pm Sun 5/17: Sunday Fun Day: Pipe Cleaner Daisy Bouquets with @makerstudiokidz 11am – 2pm Sun 5/17: Mahjong & Mixer: Instruction and guided play with local enthusiast @keeler1 ...

52nd Annual Muir Beach Volunteer Firefighters’ Barbecue
Sunday, May 24 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: $10*
*Entry fee of $30 per vehicle, carpooling encouraged; $10 per person walk/bike-in
| Santos Meadow
52nd Annual Muir Beach Volunteer Firefighters’ Barbecue
The Muir Beach Volunteer Fire Department (MBVFD ) is thrilled to announce details for the 52nd Annual Muir Beach Volunteer Firefighters’ Barbecue on Sunday afternoon of Memorial Day Weekend, May 24, in Santos Meadow near Muir Beach and Muir Woods. Featuring delicious food, fantastic live ...
FoodieLand Night Market 2026 at the Cow Palace (May 22-24)
Sunday, May 24 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: $12*
*$12; Kids 5 & under are free
| Cow Palace
FoodieLand Night Market 2026 at the Cow Palace (May 22-24)

Inspired by Asia’s open-air night markets, FoodieLand is a family-friendly outdoor food festival featuring a carefully curated multicultural marketplace featuring 175 vendors representing foods and flavors from across the globe. Plus there’s an array of entertainment; attendees can try their hand at activities like carnival ...

Mahjong & Mixer at Union Square Plaza (SF)
Sunday, May 24 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Union Square Plaza
Mahjong & Mixer at Union Square Plaza (SF)

FREE PROGRAMMING NEXT WEEK at Union Square Plaza: Sun 5/17: Artist Showcase with Red Umbrellas 10am – 4pm Sun 5/17: Sunday Fun Day: Pipe Cleaner Daisy Bouquets with @makerstudiokidz 11am – 2pm Sun 5/17: Mahjong & Mixer: Instruction and guided play with local enthusiast @keeler1 ...

Monday, May 25

Memorial Day Monday 2026 Parking Rules in SF (How Not to Get a Ticket)
Memorial Day Monday 2026 Parking Rules in SF (How Not to Get a Ticket)
Parking Enforcement on Memorial Day Holiday Although there are no daytime street sweeping and residential permit parking time limits today, on Monday, May 25, 2026: Parking meters are enforced (all meters, including color capped), along with all white zones, nightly street sweeping (street cleaning) and safety ...
Free National Parks Day: Muir Woods + Yosemite for Memorial Day 2026
Free National Parks Day: Muir Woods + Yosemite for Memorial Day 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 ...

Free Day at GG Park’s 55-Acre Botanical Gardens on Memorial Day 2026 (SF Residents)
Free Day at GG Park's 55-Acre Botanical Gardens on Memorial Day 2026 (SF Residents)
Explore 55 beautiful acres of landscaped gardens and open spaces that showcase more than 8,000 different kinds of plants from around the world. Accessible to all. Open Daily at 7:30am-Last Entry The Garden closes one hour after last entry. Last entry changes seasonally. Spring & Summer Last Entry 2nd ...
Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)
Japanese Tea Garden's Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)

The Japanese Tea Garden provides visitors from around the world with an opportunity to experience the natural beauty, tranquility, and harmony of a Japanese-style garden in the heart of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. Originally created as a “Japanese Village” exhibit for the 1894 California ...Every Monday

SF City Guides Memorial Day 2026 (10 Free Walking Tours)
SF City Guides Memorial Day 2026 (10 Free Walking Tours)

It’s time to learn more about your city and get out and walk. San Francisco City Guides offers free walking tours just about every day. All tours are free and open to the public, but donations are welcome. Memorial Day Weekend Walking Tours 2025 | ...

“Rail Fair” Train Extravaganza at Ardenwood Historic Farm (May 23-25)
Monday, May 25 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: $16*
*Adults-$16, Seniors-$14, Kids-$13 age 4-17, 3 and under-Free
| Ardenwood Historic Farm
"Rail Fair" Train Extravaganza at Ardenwood Historic Farm (May 23-25)

Come to Rail Fair at Ardenwood Historic Farm on Memorial Day Weekend, May 23-25, 2026. Rail Fair is our annual celebration of Bay Area railroad history, and the one time a year we take over Ardenwood to turn it into a train extravaganza! Our museum ...

“Live at Lagunitas” Free Concert w/ Blu DeTiger (Petaluma)
Monday, May 25 – 4:20 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but tickets are required
| Lagunitas Brewery
"Live at Lagunitas" Free Concert w/ Blu DeTiger (Petaluma)

Lagunitas Brewery in Petaluma presents a free live summer concert series, Live at Lagunitas, featuring some amazing bands in their LaguMiniAmphitheaterette that would normally play big venues in San Francisco. Shows are free, but tickets are required for each show. You’ll want to grab them quick as these shows will definitely sell ...

Memorial Day Bonfire Night at SF’s Ocean Beach (2026)
Monday, May 25 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Fire rings are first come, first serve
| Ocean Beach Fire Pits
Memorial Day Bonfire Night 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 ...