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Friday, August 28

20th Annual “Music on the Square” Free Concerts Every Friday (Redwood City)
Friday, August 28 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE! ALL AGES!
| Courthouse Square
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 29

Union Square’s Free Outdoor Movie Night: “Pokémon: Detective Pikachu” (Aug. 2026)
Saturday, August 29 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Union Square Plaza
Union Square’s Free Outdoor Movie Night: "Pokémon: Detective Pikachu" (Aug. 2026)

Union Square’s free summer outdoor movie series returns for a second season this summer with five nights of films, pre-show entertainment, and downtown movie nights under the stars. All screenings are free and take place in Union Square Plaza. Movies begin at sunset, with pre-show activities taking ...

2026 “Pub in the Park” Giant Inflatables + Summer Picnic Party (Redwood City)
Saturday, August 29 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE! ALL AGES!
| Red Morton Park
2026 "Pub in the Park" Giant Inflatables + Summer Picnic Party (Redwood City)

While Redwood City’s summer event series celebrates 20 years, Pub in the Park is the young standout of the lineup–now nine years strong and a favorite gathering in Red Morton Park. Join us for four lively Saturdays filled with music, drinks, and a welcoming community ...

Free “Castro Carnival” Block Party: LGBTQ+ Art & Drag Shows (SF)
Saturday, August 29 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Noe Between Market & Beaver
Free "Castro Carnival" Block Party: LGBTQ+ Art & Drag Shows (SF)
Carnival Family Block Party Saturday, August 29, 2026 12:00 PM  5:00 PM You’re invited! Join us Saturday August 29th for a vibrant Carnival Celebration at Noe and Market Street 12 PM to 5 PM. You’re invited! Join us Saturday August 29th for a vibrant celebration of community at Noe and Market Street 12 PM ...
Golden Gate Park “The Whale’s Tail” Beer/Wine Garden + Live Music (Summer 2026)
Saturday, August 29 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission and entertainment for all ages. Dogs and bikes welcome. Food and beverages available for purchase.
| The Whale's Tale Garden Bar
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

Poetry in the Parks: Poetry of Grief and Healing (Crissy Field)
Saturday, August 29 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 4:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Registration Required
| Crissy Field
Poetry in the Parks: Poetry of Grief and Healing (Crissy Field)
Register for this free workshop, where you’ll create an original poem inspired by Crissy Field and the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Led by acclaimed poet Jodie Hollander, the Poetry in the Parks: Share Your Voice workshops invite participants to slow down, observe the landscape, and ...

Sunday, August 30

“Manny’s Neighborhood Trash Cleanup” w/ $1 Beer & Free Yoga Classes, Free Fries (SF)
Sunday, August 30 – 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

Poetry in the Parks: Landscape Poetry (Crissy Field)
Sunday, August 30 – 12:30 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Registration Required
| Crissy Field
Poetry in the Parks: Landscape Poetry (Crissy Field)
Register for this free workshop, where you’ll create an original poem inspired by Crissy Field and the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Led by acclaimed poet Jodie Hollander, the Poetry in the Parks: Share Your Voice workshops invite participants to slow down, observe the landscape, and ...
Golden Gate Park Band’s Symphony in the Park: “Ole!” Heart of Spain
Sunday, August 30 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 2:45 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are welcome.
| Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)
Golden Gate Park Band's Symphony in the Park: “Ole!” Heart of Spain

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

Golden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party (SF)
Sunday, August 30 – 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

BonPOP: Japanese Obon Festival in SF Botanical Gardens
BonPOP: Japanese Obon Festival in SF Botanical Gardens
We’re excited to welcome you back for 2026! KOHO and Gardens of Golden Gate Park are excited to present the fifth annual KOHO BonPop community Bon Odori festival on Sunday, August 30, 2026 at the San Francisco Botanical Gardens Fountain Plaza. Event Schedule: 2-4 pm: Vendors & Activities 4-6 ...

Monday, August 31

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, September 1

SF’s Free Concerts & Food Trucks: “Civic Center Soundtrack” (Every Tue/Thu)
Tuesday, September 1 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Fulton Plaza
SF's Free Concerts & Food Trucks: "Civic Center Soundtrack" (Every Tue/Thu)

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 ...

Wednesday, September 2

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

People in Plazas: Du Uy Jazz Quartet (SF)
Wednesday, September 2 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE | 425 Market Street
People in Plazas: Du Uy Jazz Quartet (SF)

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
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

Thursday, September 3

Los Calderones at Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026
Thursday, September 3 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
Los Calderones at Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026
Thu, Sep 3 | 6:00pm – 7:30pm Crepe Myrtle Garden, Yerba Buena Gardens 3rd St. between Mission and Howard Sts. San Francisco, CA A relatively recent arrival on the Bay Area Latin music scene, Los Calderones is a Cuban Afro-Latin Funk combo that combines the energy of Cuban reggaeton (known in ...
“First Thursdays” Live Music at The Village at San Antonio Center (Mountain View)
Thursday, September 3 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Event registration encouraged.
| The Village at San Antonio Center
"First Thursdays" Live Music at The Village at San Antonio Center (Mountain View)
Close out the series with the soulful sounds of Tracy Cruz Band. 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 garage on ...
SF’s Free Concerts & Food Trucks: “Civic Center Soundtrack” (Every Tue/Thu)
Thursday, September 3 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Fulton Plaza
SF's Free Concerts & Food Trucks: "Civic Center Soundtrack" (Every Tue/Thu)

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)
Thursday, September 3 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE! ALL AGES!
| Courthouse Square
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, September 4

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

“Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid” Block Party + DJs (Oakland)
Friday, September 4 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Most outdoor activities and entertainment is free and open to the public from 5-9pm. Regular Museum applies to enter the galleries
| OMCA (Oakland Museum of California)
"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, September 4 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Chilpancingo Park
Pleasant Hill Night Market: Food, Music & Performances

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, September 4 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Union Square Park
Union Square's Free "Salsa in the Square" Night Party (Every 4th Friday)

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, September 4 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Telegraph & 27th
"Oakland First Fridays" Street Festival

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

20th Annual “Music on the Square” Free Concerts Every Friday (Redwood City)
Friday, September 4 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE! ALL AGES!
| Courthouse Square
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, September 5

SF’s Free Outdoor Movie Night (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026)
Saturday, September 5 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Gardens (Esplanade)
SF's Free Outdoor Movie Night (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026)
Yerba Buena Movie Night Sat, Sep 5 | 7:00pm – 9:30pm Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens Mission St. between 3rd & 4th Sts. San Francisco, CA FREE | RSVP Movie begins at sunset (around 7:30pm) Movie Night returns to Yerba Buena Gardens! Enjoy San Francisco summer in September, and cozy up with ...
Kings Mountain Art Fair 2026: 130+ Artists Under the Redwoods (Woodside)
Saturday, September 5 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No tickets are needed; admission is free.
| Kings Mountain Fire Station
Kings Mountain Art Fair 2026: 130+ Artists Under the Redwoods (Woodside)
Come to the Kings Mountain Art Fair, Labor Day weekend 2026, under the redwoods! The 100%-volunteer-run fair offers fine arts and crafts from over 130 independent artists, selected through a jury process. There are kids’ activities, food and drinks, and more. Proceeds support the Kings ...
Golden Gate Park “The Whale’s Tail” Beer/Wine Garden + Live Music (Summer 2026)
Saturday, September 5 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission and entertainment for all ages. Dogs and bikes welcome. Food and beverages available for purchase.
| The Whale's Tale Garden Bar
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

Sunday, September 6

“Manny’s Neighborhood Trash Cleanup” w/ $1 Beer & Free Yoga Classes, Free Fries (SF)
Sunday, September 6 – 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