Friday, July 17
Sunrise Urchin (Uni) Foraging (Sonoma Coast)
Save Kelp, Eat Urchin!
Join us at sunrise for a sea urchin foraging class, where we will help remove some of the overgrown sea urchin population – so we can eat it! We will teach you how to open and enjoy this incredible delicacy. You may ...
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 Marin Roller “Disco Daze”: Free Outdoor Summer Roller Disco (July 17-Aug 16)
“Rolligion” is coming to Marin County – Roller Disco Daze Spreading the joy of rolligion is the mission of the Church of 8 Wheels Roller Disco in San Francisco. We’ve done it at Coachella. We’ve done it at EDC Vegas. We’ve done at Burning Man. Now ...
Pleasant Hill Night Market: Food, Music & Performances
Friday, July 17 – 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 ...
Castro Night Market 2026 (March – Sept)
Friday, July 17 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | 18th St & Castro St
One of the Castro’s biggest street events is coming back for another season. The Castro Night Market returns for season two on Friday, March 20, 2026, taking over two blocks of 18th Street and turning them into a pedestrian-friendly night market filled with food, music, ...Monthly
“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
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, July 18
SF’s “Secondhand Saturday” 2025 w/ Sunset Mercantile (Every Third Saturday)
Launching April 18th, one of San Francisco’s favorite vintage and makers market is returning for it’s fifth season! Come celebrate Earth Day at the 2026 season launch of Secondhand Saturday! A curated, stylish, and modern take on the traditional flea market, featuring over 60 vintage ...Monthly
SF’s 2026 “Glen Park Night Market” (June-Sept.)
Saturday, July 18 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Kern Street & Diamond Street
Join us for an evening under the stars at the Glen Park Night Market — a vibrant community celebration of art, music, and small businesses. Browse booths from local artists and makers, enjoy live music and DJ sets, grab bites from neighborhood favorites, visit with ...
Hot Air Balloon Festival: 2 Days of Sky Magic (Sonoma County)
Saturday, July 18 – 4:00 am - Ends at 10:00 am |
Cost: $12 | Sonoma County Fairgrounds
Join us for this year’s Hot Air Balloon festival, nestled amidst the enchanting landscapes of Sonoma County’s wine country, hosted at the iconic Sonoma County Fairgrounds. Prepare to be captivated by the mesmerizing spectacle of inflation and launching, where a kaleidoscope of standard and character-shaped ...
2026 San Francisco Arts and Crafts Show at The Presidio (July 18-19)
Saturday, July 18 – 10:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | 210 Lincoln Boulevard
The 2026 San Francisco Arts and Crafts Show at The Presidio is a free, open-air event featuring local artists, crafters, and specialty vendors. Attendees can browse handmade goods, unique art pieces, and one-of-a-kind items in a lively community atmosphere. The event runs daily from 10 ...
The Wardrobe Project Flea
A monthly vintage & makers market hosted by Oakland vintage shop The Wardrobe Project (located 1.5 blocks down college ave). Every 3rd Saturday of the month explore an incredible array of vintage clothing, accessories, furniture, home decor, jewelry, records and more as well as creations & ...
“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
SF’s 115th Annual Hayes Valley Carnival (2026)
Saturday, July 18 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Proxy SF
The Hayes Valley Carnival is back on Saturday, July 18, 2026, bringing a free afternoon of circus performances, street games, and community celebration to the heart of the neighborhood.
The main draw is Circus Bella, performing two shows at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. at PROXY, ...
Free Rhythmix in the Parks: Andre Thierry Live (Alameda)
Zydeco Grooves with Grammy-Nominated Andre Thierry At Franklin Park
Grab your chairs and blankets, pack a picnic lunch and head outdoors to celebrate the diverse cultural traditions of our community with live music and dance from around the globe at Rhythmix in the Parks!
Playing with a ...
Golden Gate Park “The Whale’s Tail” Beer/Wine Garden + Live Music (Summer 2026)
The Whale’s Tale is a seasonal, open-air destination for live music, food and drinks, community programming and relaxing afternoons. Open Saturdays and Sundays and select holidays beginning Memorial Day weekend, the Whale’s Tail features a rotating lineup of musical acts throughout the season, weekly free ...Every Saturday
“San Francisco Mime Troupe” Live Summer Musical in the Park (2026)
The Tony Award-winning San Francisco Mime Troupe returns for its 2026 season with free and lively performances in park settings around the Bay Area. San Francisco Mime Troupe | 2026 Free political theater & music in parks around the Bay Area Various dates: July 3 ...
Sunday, July 19
Finals Watch Party at Yerba Buena Gardens 2026
Sun, Jul 19 | 11:00am – 4:00pm
Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
Mission St. between 3rd & 4th Sts.
San Francisco, CA
FREE | RSVP
Come watch the World Cup finals game on the big screen at Yerba Buena Gardens Festival! Featuring fun activities, vendors, KALW DJ Marcus Rosario, and live ...
AIDS Walk San Francisco 2026 (Golden Gate Park)
Sunday, July 19 – 8:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Golden Gate Park (Robin Williams Meadow)
On Sunday, July 19, AIDS Walk San Francisco celebrates its 40th Anniversary; a powerful milestone honoring four decades of remembrance, resilience, and action. What began in the early years of the epidemic as a bold act of love and defiance has grown into one of ...
“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
SF’s Free “Sundays at the Beach” Tai Chi Day (Great Highway)
Sunday, July 19 – 10:00 am |
Cost: FREE | The 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
2026 San Francisco Arts and Crafts Show at The Presidio (July 18-19)
Sunday, July 19 – 10:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | 210 Lincoln Boulevard
The 2026 San Francisco Arts and Crafts Show at The Presidio is a free, open-air event featuring local artists, crafters, and specialty vendors. Attendees can browse handmade goods, unique art pieces, and one-of-a-kind items in a lively community atmosphere. The event runs daily from 10 ...
World Cup Final Watch Party at Yerba Buena Gardens (SF)
Yerba Buena Gardens to Host World Cup Final Watch Party July 19, 11am-4pm with a Latino Flair
Official Watch Party Takes Over the Gardens’ Great Lawn with Viewing on a Giant Screen, Picnicking, DJs and Live Music
Presented by Yerba Buena Gardens Festival in Partnership with CANA, ...
“Sunday Streets” SF’s Free 1 Mile-Long Street Festival & Block Party (Mission Dist.)
Sunday, July 19 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Mission District
San Francisco’s 2026 season of Sunday Streets returns with four events across The City. Since 2008, Sunday Streets has transformed San Francisco’s streets into car-free community spaces, bringing neighbors together for a day of connection, movement, and fun. Sunday Streets 2026 Season Schedule Please note ...
Sugartown Festival 2026
Get ready to dance, eat, and soak up the vibes at Sugartown Festival 2026—fun’s just around the corner!
Sugartown Festival 2026
18th Annual Community Celebration
Welcome to Sugartown Festival 2026 — where music, community, and summer energy come together in unforgettable style.
Join us on Sunday, July 19, 2026, ...
SF’s “Japan Day 2026” Free Summer Cultural Festival (Japantown)
Sunday, July 19 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Post and Laguna
EVENT DATE UPDATE – Please note this event takes place JULY 19, 2026 (not June 19th) as was previously listed.
July 19, 2026
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
SF Japantown
Outdoor stage at Post and Laguna, indoor events at Studio Gen
Join us for our annual summer festival of Japanese ...
Golden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party (SF)
Sunday, July 19 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Skatin' Place
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
Golden Gate Park Band’s Symphony in the Park: Treasures of the Band World
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 Concerts at the Lake: 35-Piece Oakland Municipal Band (2026)
Sunday, July 19 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Lake Merritt Pergola
Over 100 years of music! Summer Concerts at the Lake Merritt Bandstand Enjoy our 2026 Season with our Music Director, Kaitlin Bove! Emeritus Connductor Troy Davis will be special guest for July 4. 2026 Concerts start July 4, and continue July 12, 19, 26, and ...
San Francisco Disability Pride Festival
The San Francisco Disability Cultural Center and The Kelsey Civic Center are excited to host our first Disability Pride Festival. Disability Pride is a celebration of disability culture, creativity, community, and justice. We’re so excited to host disabled artists, community organizations, advocates, families, and allies ...
