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Sunday, April 5

SF’s Elegant 2026 “Easter Bonnet” Parade (Washington Square Park)
Sunday, April 5 – 11:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Event is free with RSVP. Donations welcome. Picnic's are encouraged.
| Washington Square Park
SF's Elegant 2026 "Easter Bonnet" Parade (Washington Square Park)
The Easter Bonnet Parade traces its roots to 19th-century New York, when families would attend Easter Sunday services and then stroll down Fifth Avenue in newly tailored spring attire. Over time, the tradition evolved into a public promenade celebrating millinery, craftsmanship, and personal style. It ...
“Castro Art Mart” Mini Block Party on Noe St. (Every First Sunday)
Sunday, April 5 – 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

“Easter at The Box Shop” Sunday Open House w/ 130+ Murals (SF)
Sunday, April 5 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*donations to our nonprofit gratefully accepted
| The Box Shop
"Easter at The Box Shop" Sunday Open House w/ 130+ Murals (SF)
Celebrate Easter with us at The Box Shop! The Bunny is Back – with a classic Easter Egg Hunt for the kiddos. Get your friends-and-family portraits taken with the Bunny in front of our 130+ original murals. Artist Alejandra Rassvetaieff leads our Art Table where all ages can ...
Golden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party (SF)
Sunday, April 5 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Skatin' Place
Golden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party (SF)

There is a place in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park that is heaven for Bay Area inline skaters and roller skaters who like to boogie to the funky beat on wheels. The Godfather of Skate brings his mobile DJ unit and plays groovy tunes for ...Every Sunday

SF’s Free “Sundays at the Beach” Chair Yoga Day (Great Highway)
Sunday, April 5 – 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

Easter Sunday’s Free Reggae in the Park (Golden Gate Park)
Sunday, April 5 – 4:30 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)
Easter Sunday's Free Reggae in the Park (Golden Gate Park)

Free live music is back in the park. Illuminate LIVE returns to the Golden Gate Bandshell in Golden Gate Park on Sunday, March 1, 2026, launching its sixth season of free outdoor concerts with more than 125 performances scheduled through mid-November. The long-running series has ...

Monday, April 6

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

Wednesday, April 8

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 Wednesday

Crissy Field Cleanup
Wednesday, April 8 – 11:00 am - Ends at 12:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Sign up free on this Mobilize registration page:https://www.mobilize.us/civicjoyfund/event/757721/
| Sports Basement Presidio
Crissy Field Cleanup
Meet at Sports Basement Presidio (610 Old Mason St) to grab our supplies and form our crew. Then, cleaning will occur from 11:00am-12:30pm around Crissy Field. Sign up on this Civic Joy Mobilize page, or email info@refuserefusesf.org with event name
Filbert Steps Cleanup
Wednesday, April 8 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Sign up free on this Mobilize registration page:https://www.mobilize.us/civicjoyfund/event/757580/
| Filbert Steps
Filbert Steps Cleanup
Meet at the bottom of the Filbert Steps (201 Filbert St) to grab our supplies and form our crew. Then, cleaning will occur from 3:00pm to 4:00pm around the neighborhood. Sign up on this Civic Joy Fund Mobilize page, or email info@refuserefusesf.org with event name
‘Midweek Melodies’ Free Happy Hour Concert (Golden Gate Park)
Wednesday, April 8 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)
'Midweek Melodies' Free Happy Hour Concert (Golden Gate Park)

Free live music is back in the park. Illuminate LIVE returns to the Golden Gate Bandshell in Golden Gate Park on Sunday, March 1, 2026, launching its sixth season of free outdoor concerts with more than 125 performances scheduled through mid-November. The long-running series has ...

Thursday, April 9

“California Henge”: San Francisco’s Natural Light Show 2026
Thursday, April 9 – 6:35 am - Ends at 6:55 am | Cost: FREE | California St & Gough St, SF
"California Henge": San Francisco’s Natural Light Show 2026

Twice a year, San Francisco puts on a dazzling celestial show known as California Henge. This is a phenomenon where the rising or setting sun aligns perfectly with the city’s street grid, casting a golden glow down California Street and illuminating the Bay Bridge in ...

Friday, April 10

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 Friday

2026 Golden Gate Park Band Big Band Dance Party
Friday, April 10 – 4:30 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are welcome.
| Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)
2026 Golden Gate Park Band Big Band Dance Party

The Golden Gate Park Band presents its 144th season in Golden Gate Park’s music concourse. That’s right, this 30-piece symphony has been playing free concerts in Golden Gate Park since 1882. For 2026, the Golden Gate Park Band performs free weekly concerts most Sundays at 1 pm. ...Every Sunday

Free Big Band Swing Dance Party in Golden Gate Park
Friday, April 10 – 4:30 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)
Free Big Band Swing Dance Party in Golden Gate Park

Free live music is back in the park. Illuminate LIVE returns to the Golden Gate Bandshell in Golden Gate Park on Sunday, March 1, 2026, launching its sixth season of free outdoor concerts with more than 125 performances scheduled through mid-November. The long-running series has ...

Saturday, April 11

Trail & Habitat Volunteer Work: Restoring Laguna Honda’s Lost Trails | SF
Saturday, April 11 – 9:00 am - Ends at 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Laguna Honda Hospital
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)
Saturday, April 11 – 10:30 am - Ends at 11:30 am | Cost: FREE*
*Completely Free
| Mothers Meadow (Golden Gate Park)
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

Battle of the Bands
Saturday, April 11 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*N/A
| Pier 39
The Cal vs. Stanford Big Game may not take place until the fall, but this rivalry lives year-round! Join us for a special (spring edition) of the Cal vs. Stanford Battle of the Bands in Entrance Plaza on April 11th. Bring out your family and friends ...
SF’s Free Neo Psych Fest in Golden Gate Park
Saturday, April 11 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)
SF's Free Neo Psych Fest in Golden Gate Park

Free live music is back in the park. Illuminate LIVE returns to the Golden Gate Bandshell in Golden Gate Park on Sunday, March 1, 2026, launching its sixth season of free outdoor concerts with more than 125 performances scheduled through mid-November. The long-running series has ...

Sunday, April 12

Shoreline Lake Boathouse’s Free “Sail-A-Dinghy-Day” (Mountain View)
Sunday, April 12 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Shoreline Lake Boathouse
Shoreline Lake Boathouse's Free "Sail-A-Dinghy-Day" (Mountain View)
Shoreline Lake, in Mountain View, is holding its third annual Sail-A-Dinghy-Day on Sunday, April 12th, from 10am to 4pm. Visitors to “Silicon Valley’s best kept secret” will get access to free skippered sailboat rides, helmed by the Boathouse’s experienced instructors, as well as other Welcome-to-Sailing ...
“Manny’s Neighborhood Trash Cleanup” w/ $1 Beer & Free Yoga Classes, Free Fries (SF)
Sunday, April 12 – 10:00 am - Ends at 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Sign up on this TogetherSF Mobilize page: https://www.mobilize.us/togethersf/event/444979/
| Manny’s
"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

“Ploverfest” Free Community Celebration of 1 Year of Sunset Dunes (SF)
Sunday, April 12 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Noriega Sunset Lounge (Sunset Dunes Park)
"Ploverfest" Free Community Celebration of 1 Year of Sunset Dunes (SF)
Join us for a celebration of the volunteers, leaders, and neighbors who helped make it possible. This community celebration marks one year since the opening of California’s largest pedestrianization project in history! Enjoy a “musical mile” of local bands and DJs playing along the park, plus ...
Golden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party (SF)
Sunday, April 12 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Skatin' Place
Golden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party (SF)

There is a place in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park that is heaven for Bay Area inline skaters and roller skaters who like to boogie to the funky beat on wheels. The Godfather of Skate brings his mobile DJ unit and plays groovy tunes for ...Every Sunday

Free Reggae in the Park 2026 “Crucial Sundays” (Golden Gate Park)
Sunday, April 12 – 4:30 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)
Free Reggae in the Park 2026 "Crucial Sundays" (Golden Gate Park)

Free live music is back in the park. Illuminate LIVE returns to the Golden Gate Bandshell in Golden Gate Park on Sunday, March 1, 2026, launching its sixth season of free outdoor concerts with more than 125 performances scheduled through mid-November. The long-running series has ...

Monday, April 13

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

Tuesday, April 14

San Francisco Botanical Garden’s Free Day (2nd Tuesdays)
San Francisco Botanical Garden's Free Day (2nd Tuesdays)

The San Francisco Botanical Garden is one of the most diverse gardens in the world. A unique urban oasis, the garden is a living museum within Golden Gate Park, offering 55 acres of both landscaped gardens and open spaces, and showcasing over 9,000 different kinds ...Monthly

Wednesday, April 15

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 Wednesday

‘Midweek Melodies’ Free Happy Hour Concert (Golden Gate Park)
Wednesday, April 15 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)
'Midweek Melodies' Free Happy Hour Concert (Golden Gate Park)

Free live music is back in the park. Illuminate LIVE returns to the Golden Gate Bandshell in Golden Gate Park on Sunday, March 1, 2026, launching its sixth season of free outdoor concerts with more than 125 performances scheduled through mid-November. The long-running series has ...

Friday, April 17

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 Friday

GG Park’s Free Happy Hour Concert in the Park
Friday, April 17 – 4:30 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)
GG Park's Free Happy Hour Concert in the Park

Free live music is back in the park. Illuminate LIVE returns to the Golden Gate Bandshell in Golden Gate Park on Sunday, March 1, 2026, launching its sixth season of free outdoor concerts with more than 125 performances scheduled through mid-November. The long-running series has ...