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Thursday, April 16
The California Camera Club’s Author Talk + Book Signing (Mill Valley)
The California Camera Club: Collective Visions in the Making of the American West
Author talk and book signing with Carolin Görgen, Associate Professor of American Studies at Sorbonne Université
In her new book, Carolin Görgen examines the history and cultural significance of the California Camera Club, a ...
Friday, April 17
Sol Botanica Grand Opening + Spring Art Show (SF)
Sol Botanica is the new art bar from the team behind the Hunt & Gather gallery, now rooted in the heart of Mid-Market.
Join us for the grand opening celebration and debut of our Spring Exhibition, an immersive show featuring paintings, photography, mixed media, and sculpture ...
Free Presidio Night Walk: Meet Nocturnal Creatures (SF)
Ever been curious about what creatures are active starting around sunset and into the night? We are! Join the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy for a night walk to learn about the local wildlife that you can hear or see at night in The Presidio. ...
Saturday, April 18
SF’s National Golden Gate Parks Earth Day + Spring “Days of Service” 2026 (April 18-26)
Celebrate Earth Day by giving back with the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy! Join us in honoring Earth Day and National Volunteer Week through hands-on volunteer opportunities in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Learn how environmental conservation, park stewardship, recreation, and science work together ...
2026 “Bug Day” Festival at Randall Museum (SF)
San Francisco’s annual Bug Day returns this spring 2026 with hands-on science activities, crafts, and live bug encounters for curious kids. The free festival celebrates insects, arachnids, and other tiny creatures with interactive activities throughout the museum.
Event Details
What: Bug Day — free family festival about ...
Sunnyvale’s 57th Annual Spring Show & Sale (2026)
We invite you to the San Jose Cactus & Succulent Society’s 57th Annual Spring Show & Sale! Our spring sale will be held at Peterson Middle School. We’re planning a full cactus, succulent, and caudex show on the stage again this year, featuring nearly 100 ...
EarthFest Weekend at SF Zoo
San Francisco Zoo & Gardens will host its annual EarthFest Weekend on Saturday and Sunday, April 18-19. This year, the Zoo will welcome special guest organizations at its pop-up EarthFest village. The event also features live entertainment by celebrated musicians, Michael John Ahern and Chris ...
2026 Earth Day Festival & Green Business Expo (Yerba Buena Gardens)
Join the fun and kick off Earth Month and SF Climate Week with a bang at the Yerba Buena Gardens 2026 Earth Day Festival! The San Francisco Green Business Program is hosting an exciting Green Business Expo in partnership with the Yerba Buena Gardens Conservancy ...
Sunday, April 19
Presidio YMCA Trail Run & Healthy Kids Day Fair (2026)
The annual Presidio YMCA Trail Run is both a family-friendly event and chance for serious runners to race through San Francisco’s urban national park. 1.5-mile family fun run, 5k and 10k event options are available. This year, our post-race event will be a fair celebrating ...
SOMA Plant Swap (2026)
Got a plant that needs a new home or some propagated babies to trade? Come hang out with the SOMA West Neighborhood Association and fellow plant lovers to swap, learn from local experts, and enjoy SOMA.
SF’s Earth Day Stroll 2026 at Bernal Heights
Earth Day events of all shapes & sizes, along Cortland Ave and around Bernal hill. Sustainable vendors, artists, projects, music and more.
Earth Day events of all shapes & sizes, along Cortland Ave and beyond. Sustainable vendors, artists, give aways, Earth Day sales, musicians, non-profits, talks, ...
Earth Day Fair in Bernal Heights (2026)
Come celebrate Earth Day at the annual Bernal Heights Earth Day street fair. On April 19, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 3PM, we’ll take over Cortland Avenue and beyond for our annual Earth Day event. As always, we will have earth-friendly crafts, sales artists, green ...
Friday, April 24
Alameda Ocean Photographer of the Year (Apr. 24–May 17)
The United States premiere exhibition of Ocean Photographer of the Year opens on April 24 in a WWII Hangar in Alameda, California.
One of the world’s most celebrated ocean photography exhibitions, Ocean Photographer of the Year, presented by Oceanographic Magazine and Blancpain, will be installed for ...
Saturday, May 2
Sheep Shearing & Fiber Arts Festival (Los Altos)
Join Hidden Villa for a celebration of sheep, fiber and making! Try your hand at wool processing and fiber activities. Fun for all ages!
Berkeley Bay Festival 2026: Free Boat Rides, Live Music & Activities
Celebrate the San Francisco Bay at the Berkeley Marina and connect with the community through live music, food, and hands-on educational activities.
Join us for the Berkeley Bay Festival to enjoy:
Interactive learning exhibits
Fun activities
Boat rides
Food vendors
Free bike valet
Adventure Playground
Music by the West Grand Brass Band Taylor ...
Saturday, May 9
Trail & Habitat Volunteer Work: Restoring Laguna Honda’s Lost Trails | SF
Did you know that there’s another trail system in San Francisco? The trails have been off the radar for some time. SF Urban Riders is proud to announce that they’re working with the Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center in improving the historic multi use ...Monthly
Golden Gate Park “Singing in the Park” Community Party (SF)
Make new friends and beautiful, fun music: join us for free monthly community singing in the park! We meet the Second Saturday of every month @10:30am and will always have the pink blanket above so you can find us. The community sing is super kid, adult ...Monthly
Sunday, May 10
Free Day at GG Park’s “Japanese Tea Garden” on Mother’s Day 2026 (SF Residents)
Welcome to the oldest operating public Japanese Garden in North America. Natural beauty and tranquility greet you amongst graceful Japanese maples, twisting pines, clipped azaleas, and cherry trees.
Open Daily at 9:00am-Last Entry
Last entry is 30 minutes before closing. Last entry changes seasonally.
Spring – Summer Last ...
Free Day at GG Park’s “Conservatory of Flowers” for Mother’s Day 2026 (SF Residents)
Set in a landmark building — the oldest public wood-and-glass conservatory in North America — the Conservatory of Flowers inspires awe and fascination with its rare and exotic plant collection.
Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Last ticket sold at 4:00 p.m.
Garden Admission tickets are free for ...
Saturday, June 13
Trail & Habitat Volunteer Work: Restoring Laguna Honda’s Lost Trails | SF
Did you know that there’s another trail system in San Francisco? The trails have been off the radar for some time. SF Urban Riders is proud to announce that they’re working with the Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center in improving the historic multi use ...Monthly
Golden Gate Park “Singing in the Park” Community Party (SF)
Make new friends and beautiful, fun music: join us for free monthly community singing in the park! We meet the Second Saturday of every month @10:30am and will always have the pink blanket above so you can find us. The community sing is super kid, adult ...Monthly
