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Sunday, February 16

SF’s Free “Sundays at the Beach” Tai Chi Day (Great Highway)
Sunday, February 16 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE | The Great Highway
SF's Free "Sundays at the Beach" Tai Chi Day (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

Final Night: 2025 Napa Lighted Art Festival (Jan. 18 – Feb. 16)
Sunday, February 16 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Downtown Napa
Final Night: 2025 Napa Lighted Art Festival (Jan. 18 - Feb. 16)

The Napa Lighted Art Festival is a celebration of creative arts, technology and lights, and supports innovative techniques using light and light technologies as a growing art medium. This walkable outdoor experience is FREE in Downtown Napa featuring 11 lighted art sculptures for five weeks ...

Saturday, February 22

Oakland Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade (2025)
Saturday, February 22 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Madison Park
Oakland Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade (2025)
2025 Lunar New Year Parade Year of the Snake  SAVE THE DATE! FEBRUARY 22th, 2025 10 AM – 4 PM 3nd Annual OCIC Lunar New Year Parade Our 2023 parade was Oakland Chinatown’s first Lunar New Year Parade in more than 50 years, and we aim to continue that tradition. We’re ...
San Francisco Summer Resource Fair 2025 (Golden Gate Park)
Saturday, February 22 – 11:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco County Fair
San Francisco Summer Resource Fair 2025 (Golden Gate Park)
Looking for summer activities for your kids? The San Francisco Summer Resource Fair has you covered! Join us on Saturday, February 22 at the County Fair Building (1199 9th Avenue) to explore an incredible variety of camps, programs, and activities for children and youth in ...
Pier 23 Cafe Pop-Up Book Fair (SF)
Saturday, February 22 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Pier 23 Cafe
Pier 23 Cafe Pop-Up Book Fair (SF)
Discover local independent authors. Join us for a special Pop-Up Book fair celebrating talented local authors. Meet the writers behind the stories, get your favorite books signed, and enjoy the stunning waterfront views. While here, indulge in delicious food and refreshing drinks at the renowned Pier 23 Cafe. Memoirs, ...
SF’s Chinatown Lunar New Year Dumpling Party (2025)
Saturday, February 22 – 5:00 pm | Cost: $10.38*
*General Admission incl. $2.38 Fee
| Donaldina Cameron House
SF's Chinatown Lunar New Year Dumpling Party (2025)
Join Dear Community for a joyous celebration of Lunar New Year and our 4th anniversary! This special event brings together culture, connection, and community. Dear Community: 4th Anniversary Dumpling Party February 22, 2025 – 5PM-7:30PM Cameron House 920 Sacramento Street $8, covers dumplings and non-alcoholic beverages. Celebrate the Lunar New ...

Sunday, February 23

Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile
Sunday, February 23 – 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 “Sundays at the Beach” Free Yoga Day (Great Highway)
Sunday, February 23 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The Great Highway
SF's "Sundays at the Beach" Free Yoga Day (Great Highway)

Come flow with us every 4th Sundays! After the community yoga class, enjoy a cup of coffee on us at @javabeachsf to warm you up from our San Francisco summer weather. 12pm, Judah and Great Highway Park BYO mat and coffee mug. No registration required, ...Monthly

Friday, February 28

2025 Pacific Orchid Exposition “Orchids in the Clouds” in GG Park (Feb. 28-Mar 2)
2025 Pacific Orchid Exposition "Orchids in the Clouds" in GG Park (Feb. 28-Mar 2)

There will be thousands of orchid flowers and plants on display, with judging from the American Orchid Society, as well as plants for sale from members of the San Francisco Orchid Society as well as 20+ local, national & international nurseries. Hands-on demonstrations will be ...

Saturday, March 1

2025 Pacific Orchid Exposition “Orchids in the Clouds” in GG Park (Feb. 28-Mar 2)
2025 Pacific Orchid Exposition "Orchids in the Clouds" in GG Park (Feb. 28-Mar 2)

There will be thousands of orchid flowers and plants on display, with judging from the American Orchid Society, as well as plants for sale from members of the San Francisco Orchid Society as well as 20+ local, national & international nurseries. Hands-on demonstrations will be ...

Sunday, March 2

2025 Pacific Orchid Exposition “Orchids in the Clouds” in GG Park (Feb. 28-Mar 2)
2025 Pacific Orchid Exposition "Orchids in the Clouds" in GG Park (Feb. 28-Mar 2)

There will be thousands of orchid flowers and plants on display, with judging from the American Orchid Society, as well as plants for sale from members of the San Francisco Orchid Society as well as 20+ local, national & international nurseries. Hands-on demonstrations will be ...

SF’s 2025 Lunar New Year Snake Statue “Parade” (Jan. 18 – Mar. 2)
Sunday, March 2 – All Day | Cost: FREE | Union Square Park
SF's 2025 Lunar New Year Snake Statue "Parade" (Jan. 18 - Mar. 2)

January 29, 2025, marks the first day of the Year of the Snake. The Chinese Chamber of Commerce of San Francisco proudly presents this year’s Zodiac on Parade featuring the Snake. The public art project, which was introduced in 2021, will display two Snake Statues ...

“Castro Art Mart” Mini Block Party on Noe St. (Every First Sunday)
Sunday, March 2 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Market & Noe
"Castro Art Mart" Mini Block Party on Noe St. (Every First Sunday)

The Castro Art Mart Features LGBTQ Artists, Live Music, and Drag Performances every 1st Sunday of the month on Noe St and Market St (Next to the Lookout Bar), 11-5pm. Come enjoy this Free, Family & Friendly event hosted by Castro Merchants, while supporting local artists, ...Monthly

SF’s Free “Sundays at the Beach” Chair Yoga Day (Great Highway)
Sunday, March 2 – 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The Great Highway
SF's Free "Sundays at the Beach" Chair Yoga Day (Great Highway)

Welcome to Sundays at the Beach! With help from @avenuegreenlight and our friends across the neighborhood, we’re excited to bring free community events to Great Highway Park every weekend for the next year. 1st Sunday: Chair Yoga, 2pm @ Irving 2nd Sunday: Live Music, 1-3 ...Monthly

Tuesday, March 4

SF’s Mardi Gras & Fat Tuesday Parade & Festival in the Fillmore 2025*
Tuesday, March 4 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required. Capacity Limited.
| Fillmore Center Plaza
SF's Mardi Gras & Fat Tuesday Parade & Festival in the Fillmore 2025*
San Francisco’s annual Fat Tuesday festival in the Fillmore will most likely return in 2025, but details have not yet been announced as of 1/24/25. This event is held annually on Fat Tuesday which is March 4, 2025. > Find below details for the 2024 festival. We’ll ...
SF’s Cartoon Art Museum’s “Pay What You Wish” Day (First Tuesdays)
Tuesday, March 4 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Pay What You Wish Day
| Cartoon Art Museum
SF's Cartoon Art Museum's "Pay What You Wish" Day (First Tuesdays)

Founded in 1984, the Cartoon Art Museum has something for everyone—from comic strips, comic books and anime to political cartoons, graphic novels and underground comix. People of all ages can view original cartoon art at exhibitions and screenings, produce their own comics and animation at ...Monthly

Thursday, March 6

SF’s New Monthly Block Party: “Downtown First Thursdays”
Thursday, March 6 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Second Street (South of Market)
SF's New Monthly Block Party: "Downtown First Thursdays"

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 every first Thursday of the month, from 5-10pm. Free kids activities, disco, two outdoor bars, live ...Monthly

Friday, March 7

History Museum: Free First Fridays (Redwood City)
Friday, March 7 – All Day | Cost: FREE | San Mateo County History Museum
History Museum: Free First Fridays (Redwood City)

Enjoy free admission from 10 am to 4 pm, every first Friday of the month, at the San Mateo History Museum. Explore the museum housed in the 1910 County Courthouse; listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it features a stained glass dome and mosaic tile floor. The History Museum is ...Monthly

Saturday, March 8

San Francisco Giants FanFest 2025 at Oracle Park
Saturday, March 8 – 10:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission, but there may be a parking charge. RSVP Required
| Oracle Park
San Francisco Giants FanFest 2025 at Oracle Park
KNBR’s 30th Giants FanFest takes place at Oracle Park in San Francisco on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Like last year, this event will take place during Spring Training while the team is in Arizona, so although there will be no active players at this event, ...

Thursday, March 13

SF’s Winter 2025 Full Moon Water Ritual “Worm Moon” (India Basin Waterfront Park)
Thursday, March 13 – 7:15 pm | Cost: FREE | India Basin Waterfront Park
SF's Winter 2025 Full Moon Water Ritual "Worm Moon" (India Basin Waterfront Park)

Join India Basin Waterfront Park’s Curator-in-Residence, Rhiannon Evans MacFadyen, for monthly Full Moon Water Rituals at India Basin Waterfront Park (900 Innes Avenue). These free, all-ages ceremonies will take place at sundown. Each event will be facilitated by artists and culture bearers from Bayview-Hunters Point and ...

Rare Total Lunar Eclipse Over San Francisco
Thursday, March 13 – 8:57 pm - Ends at 3:00 am | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Bay Area
Rare Total Lunar Eclipse Over San Francisco
March 14 – Total Lunar Eclipse: A total lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes entirely through Earth’s dark shadow, known as the umbra. During this event, the Moon gradually darkens before taking on a reddish hue, often called a “blood moon.” This eclipse will ...

Saturday, March 15

Dublin’s St. Patrick’s Day Festival & Parade 2025 (March 15-16)
Saturday, March 15 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Dublin Civic Center
Dublin's St. Patrick’s Day Festival & Parade 2025 (March 15-16)

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 ...

2025 “FOG Holi” Festival of Colors (Fremont)
Saturday, March 15 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: $5*
*Early Bird $5 until March 5 $6 from March 6 to 15
| Washington High School (Fremont)
2025 "FOG Holi" Festival of Colors (Fremont)
Holi is a grand and unique festival of colors, friendship and harmony. Holi is a spring festival, also known as the festival of colors. It is an ancient Hindu religious festival that has become popular with non-Hindus in many parts of South Asia, as well as ...

Sunday, March 16

SF’s Free “Sundays at the Beach” Tai Chi Day (Great Highway)
Sunday, March 16 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE | The Great Highway
SF's Free "Sundays at the Beach" Tai Chi Day (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

Dublin’s St. Patrick’s Day Festival 2025 (March 15-16)
Sunday, March 16 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Dublin Civic Center
Dublin's St. Patrick’s Day Festival 2025 (March 15-16)

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 ...

Friday, April 4

History Museum: Free First Fridays (Redwood City)
Friday, April 4 – All Day | Cost: FREE | San Mateo County History Museum
History Museum: Free First Fridays (Redwood City)

Enjoy free admission from 10 am to 4 pm, every first Friday of the month, at the San Mateo History Museum. Explore the museum housed in the 1910 County Courthouse; listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it features a stained glass dome and mosaic tile floor. The History Museum is ...Monthly

Saturday, April 12

SF’s Spring 2025 Full Moon Water Ritual “Pink Moon” (India Basin Waterfront Park)
Saturday, April 12 – 7:43 pm | Cost: FREE | India Basin Waterfront Park
SF's Spring 2025 Full Moon Water Ritual "Pink Moon" (India Basin Waterfront Park)

Join India Basin Waterfront Park’s Curator-in-Residence, Rhiannon Evans MacFadyen, for monthly Full Moon Water Rituals at India Basin Waterfront Park (900 Innes Avenue). These free, all-ages ceremonies will take place at sundown. Each event will be facilitated by artists and culture bearers from Bayview-Hunters Point and ...

Sunday, April 13

SFMOMA Free Day (Spring 2025)
Sunday, April 13 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Reserve free tickets in advance at tickets.sfmoma.org
| SFMOMA
SFMOMA Free Day (Spring 2025)
Free Community Days offer free museum-wide admission to all visitors. Combined with a wide range of immersive activities and performances inspired by the latest SFMOMA exhibition, these Free Community Days highlight the extraordinary creativity of local artists and community organizations. Mark your calendar for the ...

Saturday, April 19

Free National Parks Day: Muir Woods + Yosemite for National Park Week 2025
Free National Parks Day: Muir Woods + Yosemite for National Park Week 2025

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 ...

Sunday, April 20

SF’s Free “Sundays at the Beach” Tai Chi Day (Great Highway)
Sunday, April 20 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE | The Great Highway
SF's Free "Sundays at the Beach" Tai Chi Day (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