Friday, July 17
Free “Where’s Waldo” Scavenger Hunt: 26 Shops + Prizes (July 1-31)
Families, book lovers, and local shopping enthusiasts are invited to spend July searching for one of the world’s most recognizable characters as Where’s Waldo? Local returns to Oakland’s Rockridge District from July 1–31. Presented by the Rockridge District Association in partnership with Pegasus Books and ...
2026 Marin Roller “Disco Daze”: Free Outdoor Summer Roller Disco (July 17-Aug 16)
“Rolligion” is coming to Marin County – Roller Disco Daze Spreading the joy of rolligion is the mission of the Church of 8 Wheels Roller Disco in San Francisco. We’ve done it at Coachella. We’ve done it at EDC Vegas. We’ve done at Burning Man. Now ...
“Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid” Block Party + DJs (Oakland)
The Town’s favorite block party, Friday Nights at OMCA, is back for the 2026 season, inviting the Bay to kick off the weekend with the crew—whether family, friends, or neighbors. Join us every Friday, April–October, at 5 pm for a free evening of live music, interactive activities, ...Every Friday
Pleasant Hill Night Market: Food, Music & Performances
Friday, July 17 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Chilpancingo Park
Pleasant Hill Night Market Will Return in May 2026 After a successful first season, the Night Market will be back in May 2026 with food, music, merchandise, activities and more! Visit Pleasant Hill California for more info. After getting so much love and support from ...
Magical Bridge Summer Concert Series: Musical Memories Foundation
Friday, July 17 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Magical Bridge Playground
We’re excited to unite our community through this fun and inviting concert by Musical Memories Foundation, which sets out to enhance the lives of seniors. All ages and abilities are welcome!
Join the Magical Bridge Foundation for performances every Friday evening (6 pm – 7:30 pm) ...
20th Annual “Music on the Square” Free Concerts Every Friday (Redwood City)
20 years ago, we said it was gonna be big. Turns out… we were just getting started. From Music on the Square to Shakespeare under the stars, Redwood City Events became more than a series. It’s the soundtrack of this city. And 20 seasons later? ...Every Friday
Free Summer Sci-Fi Movie Series (SF)
We’re celebrating summer with a free sci-fi themed movie series. Each Friday in July we’ll be showing a movie at 7pm. Doors open at 6:30pm. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. No purchase required, but space is limited. If you want guaranteed seating, ...Every Friday
Vintage Movie Night: Silent “Mark of Zorro” (Oakland)
1920 | Rated NA | 1 hr 19m
Starring: Douglas Fairbanks, Marguerite De La Motte, Noah Beery
Directed By: Fred Niblo
A black & white silent film with live music accompaniment by Mark Herman. A seemingly idiotic fop is really the courageous vigilante Zorro, who seeks to protect ...
Saturday, July 18
SF’s “Secondhand Saturday” 2025 w/ Sunset Mercantile (Every Third Saturday)
Launching April 18th, one of San Francisco’s favorite vintage and makers market is returning for it’s fifth season! Come celebrate Earth Day at the 2026 season launch of Secondhand Saturday! A curated, stylish, and modern take on the traditional flea market, featuring over 60 vintage ...Monthly
Museum of the Eye’s Craft & Learn: Wonder Turner (July 18-25)
Join us for a hands-on crafting session to learn how the eye and brain communicate to interpret images by creating your own optical toy. Discover the fascinating science behind optical illusions in Craft & Learn: Wonder Turner! Learn about the wonder turner (thaumatrope), a Victorian-era ...
Soccer Finals Watch Party at PIER 39
Saturday, July 18 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Pier 39
The world is bringing the energy — and PIER 39 is bringing the party! Get ready to catch Soccer with the Sea Lions at PIER 39: your waterfront headquarters for all the can’t-miss fútbol excitement this summer. From high-energy watch parties and soccer specials, to ...
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
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 ...
Free Soap Boutique Grand Opening: Giveaways + Pop-Up w/ Tres Chic (Vallejo)
Saturday, July 18 – 9:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Mother Nature’s Grace Artisan Soap Co.
The Bay’s newest hidden gem is opening its doors… and people are already planning the trip.
Imagine taking a scenic ferry ride from San Francisco, spending the day along Vallejo’s waterfront, and discovering a boutique unlike anything you’ve experienced before.
Welcome to Mother Nature’s Grace—where handcrafted soaps, ...
“Kids Rock” 2026 Music Festival in the Park (Redwood City)
Redwood City’s Kids Rock! returns with its kid-focused music series, packed with plenty of music, dancing, and non-stop fun. MC Andy-Z, the Master of Music and Play, will be your host, bringing an energetic, animated style to each show on Saturday June 20, July 18, ...Monthly
Secondhand Saturday: 60+ Vintage Vendors + Live Music (SF)
A curated, stylish and modern version of your traditional flea market with over 60 vintage vendors, makers and artists. Enjoy live music from local musicians, food trucks, workshops and rotating family-friendly activities for all ages to enjoy, every third Saturday from April- November. Join us ...
Free Opening: City Lab for Kids w/ Special Guests + Prizes (SF)
Come explore our new history learning center, City Lab for Kids.
Check out our brand new, playable exhibition, The Silver Ball and the Golden Gate: Pinball Celebrates San Francisco.
We’ll have special guests, fun prizes, and exciting surprises throughout the day!
Free African American Folktales Live w/ Music + Storytelling (SF)
Saturday, July 18 – 11:15 am - Ends at 12:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Excelsior Branch Library
Experience African and African American folktales, legends and history brought to life through music, movement, singing and the spoken word by renowned storyteller Kirk Waller.
This joyful intergenerational program celebrates culture, creativity and connection.
Connect: Kirk Waller – Website
Golden Gate Park “The Whale’s Tail” Beer/Wine Garden + Live Music (Summer 2026)
The Whale’s Tale is a seasonal, open-air destination for live music, food and drinks, community programming and relaxing afternoons. Open Saturdays and Sundays and select holidays beginning Memorial Day weekend, the Whale’s Tail features a rotating lineup of musical acts throughout the season, weekly free ...Every Saturday
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
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 ...
Free Rhythmix in the Parks: Andre Thierry Live (Alameda)
Zydeco Grooves with Grammy-Nominated Andre Thierry At Franklin Park
Grab your chairs and blankets, pack a picnic lunch and head outdoors to celebrate the diverse cultural traditions of our community with live music and dance from around the globe at Rhythmix in the Parks!
Playing with a ...
Oki Pie Art Show
Step into the world of Oki Pie – a kawaii heart-shaped character from Planet Quirk! Join us for a vibrant afternoon celebrating character-themed art & hands-on creative activities.
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Explore an exhibition featuring original art in mediums such as oils, acrylics, watercolors, and mixed media collages
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Take home ...
SF’s “Heart of the Richmond District” Summer Night Markets (2026)
Saturday, July 18 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Richmond District
We are delighted to be back for a third year of the ‘Heart of the Richmond District’, a family-friendly series of night markets on Clement Street between 22nd and 25th Avenue. Please join us on every 3rd Saturday | May – August May 16th, 2026 June 20th, 2026 July 18th, ...Monthly
Sunday, July 19
Free World Cup Finals (Spain vs. Argentina) Watch Party: Giant Screen + DJs (SF)
Watch the World Cup Final in Yerba Buena! The final game deserves a watch party that goes all out – we’ve got you covered! On July 19, bring the friend group and your whole family to Yerba Buena Gardens.
World Cup Finals Watch Party – SPAIN ...
Soccer Finals Watch Party at PIER 39
Sunday, July 19 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Pier 39
The world is bringing the energy — and PIER 39 is bringing the party! Get ready to catch Soccer with the Sea Lions at PIER 39: your waterfront headquarters for all the can’t-miss fútbol excitement this summer. From high-energy watch parties and soccer specials, to ...
AIDS Walk San Francisco 2026 (Golden Gate Park)
Sunday, July 19 – 8:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Golden Gate Park (Robin Williams Meadow)
On Sunday, July 19, AIDS Walk San Francisco celebrates its 40th Anniversary; a powerful milestone honoring four decades of remembrance, resilience, and action. What began in the early years of the epidemic as a bold act of love and defiance has grown into one of ...
SF’s Free “Sundays at the Beach” Tai Chi Day (Great Highway)
Sunday, July 19 – 10:00 am |
Cost: FREE | The Great Highway
Join us for Tai Chi this Sunday! 10am at Judah and Great Highway Park This monthly course is for beginners and experienced students of tai chi alike. Plus, coffee is on us at @javabeachsf after the course. As a reminder, Sundays at the Beach is ...Monthly
“Manny’s Neighborhood Trash Cleanup” w/ $1 Beer & Free Yoga Classes, Free Fries (SF)
Tired? Sunday Funday. Wired? Sunday done-day. Make our neighborhood better, brunch with cool people (sorry not sorry, we’re biased), get deals to some fave local spots, and wrap it up before the Sunday Scaries hit with an easy hour of picking up trash around our ...Every Sunday
National Ice Cream Day: $1.32 Sundaes (Fentons Creamery)
Sunday, July 19 – 11:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Fentons Creamery
Come celebrate National Ice Cream Day at Fentons Creamery! We will have a DJ, craft tables and free face painting with MOCHA, and we will be offering our famous Black and Tan Jr. Sundae for $1.32!
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, ...
Family Friendly World Cup Watch Party (Fisherman’s Wharf)
Join us for a FREE Tailgate & Watch Party for the championship match on a Big Screen down at Anchor’s Landing at Fisherman’s Wharf!
Come early and enjoy the vibe with a LIVE DJ, food and drink! Families have their own dedicated, full service VIP Family Zone by Oogubi: parent-first & ...
