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50+ Things to Do Over Memorial Day Weekend 2023 (San Francisco + Bay Area)

A 3-day weekend of fairs, festivals, parades, night markets, comedy shows and more fun
By - posted 5/27/2023 No Comment

Memorial Day weekend is here, and the vibrant city of San Francisco is ready to celebrate for a few days, and then honor its fallen on Monday. From enriching cultural experiences to energizing community gatherings, the city and the Bay Area is brimming with events that won’t cost you a dime or will save you serious bucks. Check out these 50+ fantastic, budget-friendly activities where you can have a blast without reaching for your wallet.


Saturday, May 25

2024 San Francisco Carnaval Festival & Parade (May 25-26)
Saturday, May 25 – 10:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are accepted
| Harrison Street
2024 San Francisco Carnaval Festival & Parade (May 25-26)

Carnaval San Francisco is back for 2024 with their 46th annual celebration. The free, two–day Festival covers 17 blocks in the Mission District, with five main stages, 50 local performing artists, and 400 vendors. The festival includes international food, dancing, sampling sites and entertainment for ...

$10 Off Tix: Theatre Rhinoceros “All’s Well that Ends Well” (May 25 – June 2)
$10 Off Tix: Theatre Rhinoceros "All's Well that Ends Well" (May 25 - June 2)
Theatre Rhinoceros presents ALL’S WELL THAT ENDS WELL By William Shakespeare Adapted & directed by John Fisher Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays at 7 PM; Sundays at 3 PM Performance starts in the theatre at 4229 18th St, then moves outside and around the block. Please contact cliu@therhino.org with any accessibility ...

Sunday, May 26

2024 San Francisco Carnaval Grand Parade
Sunday, May 26 – 9:30 am - Ends at 2:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are accepted
| 24th & Bryant
2024 San Francisco Carnaval Grand Parade

Carnaval San Francisco is back for 2024 with their 46th annual celebration. The free, two–day Festival covers 17 blocks in the Mission District, with five main stages, 50 local performing artists, and 400 vendors. The festival includes international food, dancing, sampling sites and entertainment for ...

2024 San Francisco Carnaval Festival & Parade (May 25-26)
Sunday, May 26 – 10:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are accepted
| Harrison Street
2024 San Francisco Carnaval Festival & Parade (May 25-26)

Carnaval San Francisco is back for 2024 with their 46th annual celebration. The free, two–day Festival covers 17 blocks in the Mission District, with five main stages, 50 local performing artists, and 400 vendors. The festival includes international food, dancing, sampling sites and entertainment for ...

Monday, May 27

Memorial Day at the USS Hornet (Alameda)
Memorial Day at the USS Hornet (Alameda)
Please join us for our Memorial Day ceremony starting at 11 am. Our guest speaker is: Michael S. Baker, M.D., F.A.C.S. Rear Admiral (lh), Medical Corps, US Navy (ret) ...