Wednesday, August 5
People in Plazas: Free Cuban Salsa Concert (SF)
Wednesday, August 5 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 1:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | 555 California
This free annual outdoor music festival “People in Plazas” (PiP), typically puts on over 130 free lunchtime concerts featuring an array of different styles from July to September in over 15 different public plazas on or near Market Street from the Embarcadero to Fourth Street. “People ...
People in Plazas: Bollywood Blues Concert (SF)
Wednesday, August 5 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 1:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | 425 Market Street
This free annual outdoor music festival “People in Plazas” (PiP), typically puts on over 130 free lunchtime concerts featuring an array of different styles from July to September in over 15 different public plazas on or near Market Street from the Embarcadero to Fourth Street. “People ...
Ranch First Wednesday Open Community Day | Napa
Come and walk-in every first Wednesday of every month from 3-5 pm in the spring, summer and fall, and from 2-4 pm in the winter. Ranch First Wednesday Open Community Day Every First Wednesday Connolly Ranch, 3141 Browns Valley Road, Napa FREE (RSVP requested but not required) $5 ...Monthly
Golden Gate Park Free “Market to Bandshell” Outdoor Concert
Wednesday, August 5 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)
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, August 6
Lunchtime Concert w/ Fely Tchaco (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026)
Thursday, August 6 – 12:30 pm - Ends at 1:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
Thu, Aug 6 | 12:30pm – 1:30pm
Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
Mission St. between 3rd & 4th Sts.
San Francisco, CA
Born in Côte d’Ivoire and long based in the Bay Area, Fely Tchaco seamlessly blends traditional Ivorian sounds with Afro-pop, jazz and world music, delivering mesmerizing performances ...
Edgardo Cambón’s 40th Anniversary at Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026
Thursday, August 6 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
Thu, Aug 6 | 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Crepe Myrtle Garden, Yerba Buena Gardens
3rd St. between Mission and Howard Sts.
San Francisco, CA
This year’s Yerba Buena Salsa Nights series builds on the YBG Festival’s long and deep history presenting the finest Latin bands on the scene, artists like ...
“First Thursdays” Live Music at The Village at San Antonio Center (Mountain View)
Enjoy the vibrant sounds of Americano Social Club, blending jazz, swing, and Latin influences. Join us from 6–8pm in the park at The Village at San Antonio Center. Bring your lawn chair or blanket. Event is free to attend. Enjoy free all-day parking in the ...
People in Plazas: Jazz Concert (SF)
Thursday, August 6 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 1:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Rincon Center
This free annual outdoor music festival “People in Plazas” (PiP), typically puts on over 130 free lunchtime concerts featuring an array of different styles from July to September in over 15 different public plazas on or near Market Street from the Embarcadero to Fourth Street. “People ...
SF’s Free Concerts & Food Trucks: “Civic Center Soundtrack” (Every Tue/Thu)
Thursday, August 6 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Fulton Plaza
San Francisco’s free lunchtime concert series is back. The Civic Center Soundtrack returns for its third season starting Tuesday, April 14, 2026, bringing live music to Fulton Plaza twice a week through October. Concerts take place Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12 pm to 3 pm ...
Movies on the Square 2026: Free Double Features Every Thursday (Redwood City)
20 years ago, we said it was gonna be big. Turns out… we were just getting started. From Movies 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 Thursday
Friday, August 7
Eddie Madril (Kids’ Show) at Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026
Friday, August 7 – 11:00 am - Ends at 12:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Gardens, Children’s Garden
Fri, Aug 7 | 11:00am – 11:30am
Children’s Garden, Yerba Buena Gardens
799 Howard St.
San Francisco, CA
This children’s program has two shows: 11-11:30am with a repeat show 12-12:30pm.
A dancer, singer, teacher, playwright and filmmaker, Eddie Madril specializes in the dance and culture of the United States Plains Indian tribes ...
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
“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, August 7 – 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 ...
Union Square’s Free “Salsa in the Square” Night Party (Every 4th Friday)
Friday, August 7 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Union Square Park
SALSA IN THE SQUARE IS BACK! We Officially Start Our 2026 Season on FRIDAY, APRIL 3RD 5pm–8pm FREE EVENT with DJ JuanLove & Pablo Dinámico UNION SQUARE 350 Powell Street San Francisco 5pm – 8pm DJ JuanLove will keep you moving with the best Cuban ...Monthly
“Oakland First Fridays” Street Festival
Friday, August 7 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Telegraph & 27th
Oakland First Fridays is an immersive art and community experience on the first Friday of each month from 5-9:30pm for five huge blocks on Telegraph Avenue between 27th Street & 22nd Street. Photography from @skyhighoakland via Oakland First Fridays Oakland’s KONO district (Koreatown/Northgate) springs to life ...Monthly
3rd Annual Dancing Under the Lights: Free Street Party + Neon Velvet (San Rafael)
Friday, August 7 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Downtown San Rafael
3rd Annual
Dancing Under the Lights
A Night of Community, Music, Food, and Celebration!
Friday, August 7, 2026
5p-9p
Fourth St from A Street to Lootens Place
Join us for a fun filled evening in downtown San Rafael this summer as we host our annual event, “Dancing Under The Lights”!
Prepare to ...
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
Saturday, August 8
SF’s “Pistahan” 2026 (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival)
Pistahan (Day 1)
Sat, Aug 8
11:00am – 5:00pm
Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
Mission St. between 3rd & 4th Sts.
San Francisco, CA
This program occurs on Saturday, August 8 and Sunday, August 9.
Visit the Pistahan website for complete schedule.
The 33rd annual Pistahan is the region’s premiere showcase of Filipino and ...
Second Saturdays at Union Square: ‘Round the World (SF)
Saturday, August 8 – 11:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm |
| Union Square Park
Celebrate the vibrant cultures of the Pacific at this free, family-friendly event!
Enjoy an afternoon filled with dynamic traditional and contemporary dance, island music, cultural performances, and community spirit presented by the stewards and cultural partners of the Pacific Islander Cultural District.
Experience the rich diversity of ...
“STEM Play and Bubble Day” Free Festival at The Village at San Antonio Center
Spark curiosity and imagination with ahands-on afternoon of STEM exploration. Dive into interactive activities, enjoy music from a live DJ, and be amazed by a bubble artist bringing larger-than-life creations to the park. Join us on Saturday, August 8th from 4–6pm at The Village at ...
Trail & Habitat Volunteer Work: Restoring Laguna Honda’s Lost Trails | SF
Saturday, August 8 – 9:00 am - Ends at 12:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Laguna Honda Hospital
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
31st Annual Bay Area Aloha Festival in San Mateo (Aug 8-9)
The Pacific Islanders’ Cultural Association (PICA) returns with the 31st Annual of the Bay Area Aloha Festival, taking place over two days of fun and family-friendly cultural activities on Saturday & Sunday, August 8-9, 2026, from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. at the San Mateo County Event ...
Free Hands-On Wind Workshop: Build + Test Parachutes (Livermore)
Saturday, August 8 – 10:00 am - Ends at 12:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Stockmen's Park
Join Quest Science Center for SPARKs: Wind Workshop, a free, hands-on family activity at Quest Plaza.
Participants will design and build a parachute device, then test it in a wind tunnel to see how long it can stay aloft. Families will explore aerodynamics, engineering, and design ...
Free BART “Tool Time” Festival w/ Cool Train Gear + Huge Cranes (Fremont)
Saturday, August 8 – 10:00 am - Ends at 12:30 pm |
| Fremont BART Station, north parking lot
On Saturday, August 8, BART Deputy General Manager Michael Jones invites riders to explore the inner workings of BART and the equipment that keeps it running for Tool Time with the BART Deputy General Manager, in the Fremont Station north parking lot from 10am to 12:30pm.
The free all-ages ...
“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
Youth Talented Day 2026: Free Art, Dance + Music Fest (Chinatown)
The Chinese American Association of Commerce Foundation (CAACF), a nonprofit organization, is proud to present the inaugural Youth Talented Day in San Francisco’s Chinatown on August 8, 2026. CAACF is committed to fostering meaningful connections between American Chinese youth and the broader community by celebrating ...
Free Outdoor Painting Gathering at Presidio Tunnel Tops (San Francisco)
Free painting gathering in the Presidio. This first one is open to all, just come. Sign up at Painters Unite to get the location for every one after.
Painters Unite is a free gathering for anyone who wants to slow down and paint outdoors, together. No ...
Bay Area Aloha Festival (San Mateo)
The Pacific Islanders’ Cultural Association (PICA) returns with the 31st Annual of the Bay Area Aloha Festival, taking place over two days of fun and family-friendly cultural activities on Saturday & Sunday, August 8-9, 2026, from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. at the San Mateo County Event ...
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
