Saturday, April 26
PelicanFest: Earth Day Celebration in Pacifica (2025)
Join us at PelicanFest, an Earth Day celebration at Linda Mar State Beach in Pacifica on April 26th from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Presented by the Pacific Beach Coalition this event invites the Bay Area to discover and celebrate pelicans.
Booths will line the North ...
Berkeley Bay Festival + Free Boat Rides (2025)
Saturday, April 26 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Shorebird Park Nature Center
Celebrate the San Francisco Bay at the Berkeley Marina and connect with the community through live music, food, and hands-on educational activities
This free family-focused event celebrates the Bay, its local wildlife, and the people and agencies dedicated to its protection. Over 30 environmental and wildlife conservation ...
Earth Day in the Vineyard (Santa Rosa)
Join La Crema’s sustainability team for an Earth Day tour of our Estate at Saralee’s Vineyard. Our commitment to natural resource conservation helped us earn Wine Enthusiast’s American Winery of the Year award. Learn about our earth-friendly practices, from sheep grazing and carbon sequestration to ...
Sunday, April 27
EarthFest 2025 at the San Francisco Zoo (April 26-27)
Celebrate Earth Day all weekend long and visit our pop-up village of conservation partners and activities. Teach your children the importance of living sustainably and supporting animal conservation by interacting with professionals who are making a difference. Located in the Sculpture Garden near the Elinor ...
Grand Opening Celebration: Sausalito Community Boating Center
Sunday, April 27 – 11:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Sausalito Community Boating Center at the Cass Gidley Marina
The Sausalito Community Boating Center (SCBC) is thrilled to announce its Grand Opening Celebration on April 27, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Cass Gidley Marina (1620 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA 94965).
This exciting event will mark the official opening of SCBC and invite the ...
Saturday, May 3
“Bringing Back the Natives” Garden Tour of 60 Alameda & Contra Costa Gardens (May 3-4)
May 3-4, 10am to 5pm both days A tour of 60 Alameda and Contra Costa Gardens and Homes This delightful collection of native plant gardens ranges from an established wildlife oasis to brand new installations, from large lots in the hills to small front-yard gardens, ...
Sunday, May 4
“Bringing Back the Natives” Garden Tour of 60 Alameda & Contra Costa Gardens (May 3-4)
May 3-4, 10am to 5pm both days A tour of 60 Alameda and Contra Costa Gardens and Homes This delightful collection of native plant gardens ranges from an established wildlife oasis to brand new installations, from large lots in the hills to small front-yard gardens, ...
Saturday, May 10
Focus Fest
Alameda’s first climate photography festival launches with a fun-filled community celebration. Radium Runway transforms into an open-air gallery showcasing national and international works. Enjoy climate-friendly cuisines curated by partner Erika Hazel, aka the Bizerkeley Vegan. Catch artist talks on the hour every hour or take ...
Sunday, May 11
Free Day at GG Park’s 55-Acre Botanical Gardens on Mother’s Day 2025 (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 ...
Free Bay Area Rose Gardens Open for Mother’s Day (2025)
Sunday, May 11 – All Day |
Cost: FREE | All Over the Bay Area
It’s Mother’s Day! Treat your favorite mom to a wonderful day amongst the roses and perhaps bring a picnic.
Rose Gardens of the Bay Area
Here’s a list of free rose gardens all over the Bay Area:
Can’t make it on Mother’s Day on May 11, 2025? Don’t ...
Free Day at GG Park’s “Japanese Tea Garden” on Mother’s Day 2025 (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 2025 (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, May 24
SF’s “Free Ropes Challenge Course Day” w/ Outward Bound California (McLaren Park)
Ever wanted to climb, balance, and swing your way through the cypress treetops in SF? Outward Bound California and SF Rec and Park offer free community days one Saturday a month from February through October at the Ropes Challenge Course in McLaren Park. No experience ...Monthly
Saturday, June 7
Pop-Up Book Fair at Sports Basement Presidio
Stock Up on Summer Reads!
Join Bay Area authors on Saturday, June 7th, from 1-4 PM at Sports Basement Presidio for an afternoon of books, stories, and community!
Great for: Summer reading, graduation gifts, and Father’s Day surprises!
Meet the authors, get your books signed, and ...
Saturday, June 28
SF’s “Free Ropes Challenge Course Day” w/ Outward Bound California (McLaren Park)
Ever wanted to climb, balance, and swing your way through the cypress treetops in SF? Outward Bound California and SF Rec and Park offer free community days one Saturday a month from February through October at the Ropes Challenge Course in McLaren Park. No experience ...Monthly
Saturday, July 26
SF’s “Free Ropes Challenge Course Day” w/ Outward Bound California (McLaren Park)
Ever wanted to climb, balance, and swing your way through the cypress treetops in SF? Outward Bound California and SF Rec and Park offer free community days one Saturday a month from February through October at the Ropes Challenge Course in McLaren Park. No experience ...Monthly
Tuesday, July 29
Delta Aquariids Meteor Shower 2025
Tuesday, July 29 – 10:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 am |
Cost: FREE | San Francisco Bay Area
The Delta Aquariid meteor shower will be active from July 18 – August 21, 2025, producing its peak rate of meteors around July 30. However, this meteor shower is unique; from late July through early August, you may see meteors.
If you are unable to view ...
Saturday, August 30
SF’s “Free Ropes Challenge Course Day” w/ Outward Bound California (McLaren Park)
Ever wanted to climb, balance, and swing your way through the cypress treetops in SF? Outward Bound California and SF Rec and Park offer free community days one Saturday a month from February through October at the Ropes Challenge Course in McLaren Park. No experience ...Monthly
Saturday, September 27
SF’s “Free Ropes Challenge Course Day” w/ Outward Bound California (McLaren Park)
Ever wanted to climb, balance, and swing your way through the cypress treetops in SF? Outward Bound California and SF Rec and Park offer free community days one Saturday a month from February through October at the Ropes Challenge Course in McLaren Park. No experience ...Monthly
Saturday, October 25
SF’s “Free Ropes Challenge Course Day” w/ Outward Bound California (McLaren Park)
Ever wanted to climb, balance, and swing your way through the cypress treetops in SF? Outward Bound California and SF Rec and Park offer free community days one Saturday a month from February through October at the Ropes Challenge Course in McLaren Park. No experience ...Monthly
