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Funcheap’s Epic 4th of July Guide

The Bay Area’s best weird & fun 4th of July parades & festivals
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Sunday, July 12

Future of Us Festival 2026: 50+ Free Events in SF (July 4-12)
Sunday, July 12 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:30 pm | Cost: FREE | The Pearl
Future of Us Festival 2026: 50+ Free Events in SF (July 4-12)

Future of Us Festival | July 4–12, 2026 | San Francisco San Francisco is celebrating the nation’s 250th anniversary with Future of Us, a first-of-its-kind 10-day citywide civic festival running July 4–12, 2026. More than 30 Future Culture Fellows, civic leaders, artists, educators, and community ...

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Friday, July 17

Summer Sing-A-Long: 1776
Friday, July 17 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: $5*
*$5 for members, $10 for mon-members
 | Mechanics' Institute
Summer Sing-A-Long: 1776
Join us July 17 at 6 PM, for a rousing sing-a-long of 1776! Come in costume and brush off your revolutionary trivia for a fun and interactive evening—natural-Lee! Lyrics on screen, voices encouraged. Whether you think the national bird should be the eagle, the dove, or…the ...

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Friday, July 24

San Jose Giants Baseball & Post-Game Fireworks | 2026
Friday, July 24 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Fireworks can be seen for free outside Municipal Stadium.
 | San Jose Municipal Stadium
San Jose Giants Baseball & Post-Game Fireworks | 2026

The San Jose Giants will once again light up the skies during the 2026 season. All Friday Night Fireworks are sponsored by Excite Credit Union, and will each have their own special musical theme! See the full list of fireworks games for 2026 season. All ...

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Wednesday, August 5

Ranch First Wednesday Open Community Day | Napa
Wednesday, August 5 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*$5 donation suggested per person, but no one is turned away for lack of funds. RSVP requested but not required.
 | Connolly Ranch
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

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Friday, August 7

San Jose Giants Baseball & Post-Game Fireworks | 2026
Friday, August 7 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Fireworks can be seen for free outside Municipal Stadium.
 | San Jose Municipal Stadium
San Jose Giants Baseball & Post-Game Fireworks | 2026

The San Jose Giants will once again light up the skies during the 2026 season. All Friday Night Fireworks are sponsored by Excite Credit Union, and will each have their own special musical theme! See the full list of fireworks games for 2026 season. All ...

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Friday, August 14

San Jose Giants Baseball & Post-Game Fireworks | 2026
Friday, August 14 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Fireworks can be seen for free outside Municipal Stadium.
 | San Jose Municipal Stadium
San Jose Giants Baseball & Post-Game Fireworks | 2026

The San Jose Giants will once again light up the skies during the 2026 season. All Friday Night Fireworks are sponsored by Excite Credit Union, and will each have their own special musical theme! See the full list of fireworks games for 2026 season. All ...

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Friday, August 28

San Jose Giants Baseball & Post-Game Fireworks | 2026
Friday, August 28 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Fireworks can be seen for free outside Municipal Stadium.
 | San Jose Municipal Stadium
San Jose Giants Baseball & Post-Game Fireworks | 2026

The San Jose Giants will once again light up the skies during the 2026 season. All Friday Night Fireworks are sponsored by Excite Credit Union, and will each have their own special musical theme! See the full list of fireworks games for 2026 season. All ...

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Wednesday, September 2

Ranch First Wednesday Open Community Day | Napa
Wednesday, September 2 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*$5 donation suggested per person, but no one is turned away for lack of funds. RSVP requested but not required.
 | Connolly Ranch
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

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Wednesday, October 7

Ranch First Wednesday Open Community Day | Napa
Wednesday, October 7 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*$5 donation suggested per person, but no one is turned away for lack of funds. RSVP requested but not required.
 | Connolly Ranch
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

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