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June Street Fairs & Festivals (2024)

Look forward to San Francisco Pride, the North Beach Festival, Sunday Streets and more
By - posted 6/10/2024 No Comment

Here’s a round-up of fun and fabulous June festivals, street fairs, and events including San Francisco Pride, the 70th annual North Beach Festival, the 2024 season opening of San Francisco’s Sunday Streets and more you can look forward to this June 2024.

>  We’ll be updating this guide with more June events soon!


SF’s Grillin in the ‘Mo 2024

June 1, 2024 – SF (Fillmore) – FREE – San Francisco’s annual summer kickoff in the Fillmore brings a fun-filled day with a free R&B concert and family BBQ, plus kids activities like giant bubbles and bounce houses.

2024 Union Street Festival

June 1-2, 2024 – SF (Cow Hollow) – FREE –  The historic 46th Annual Union Street Fair takes place in the Cow Hollow District on San Francisco’s fashionable Union Street, from Gough to Fillmore, with over 20 food trucks, live music & DJs, and the iconic Waiters Race.

10th Anniversary Bay Area Book Festival

June 1-2, 2024 – Berkeley – FREE – One of the country’s premier literary events, the two-day festival attracts over 10,000 attendees. The festival kicks off with a day-long series of workshops and sessions on Saturday, followed by an outdoor festival on Sunday with an Author Pavillion, Literary Marketplace, and more.

2024 Festa Italiana Street Fair

June 1-2, 2024 – SF (North Beach) – FREE – San Francisco’s under-the-radar Italian festival returns in the heart of North Beach with pizza toss demonstrations, Italian marionette shows, Tarantella dancing, live Italian music, a “Symphony” of accordions plus delectable Italian food and drink.

2024 San Francisco Juneteenth Parade & Festival

June 8, 2024 – SF (Embarcadero) – FREE – San Francisco hosts a big parade with vibrant floats and live music followed by a festival with incredible musical performances, food and drink, games, and so much more in celebration of Juneteenth.

“Be Free” Festival & Philippine Independence Crawl 2024

June 8, 2024 – SF (SoMa) – FREE – Bigger than ever, the Be Free Festival celebrates Filipino culture with five blocks and eight venues to eat, dance, and shop in SoMa Pilipinas in the areas near Mission and 5th.

OminoDay in the Park World Music Festival 2024

June 8, 2024 – SF (John McClaren Park) – FREE – One of the only home-grown, community-led music festivals in the area, OminoDay celebrates arts, culture and community of San Francisco with a fun day in the park featuring poets, dancers and DJs in loving memory of Andrew “DJ Domino” Ele.

2024 Golden Gate Park Band Festival

June 8-9, 2024 – SF (Golden Gate Park) – FREE – The annual two-day festival features bands from all around the state performing back-to-back concerts from 11am to 5pm in the Spreckels Temple of Music bandshell.

SFMOMA Free Family Day

June 9, 2024 – SF (SoMa) – FREE* – SFMOMA opens up its doors to families for Free Family Day with art-making activities for the whole family and free admission for up to four adults accompanying each visitor 18 and younger.

2024 Juneteenth Freedom Celebration & Block Party

June 15, 2024 – SF (Fillmore) – FREE –  Eight blocks of the Fillmore get turned into a big community celebration with free unlimited carnival rides, six sprawling “districts” plus a classic car show, a block party, free wine tastings, live music and more.

70th Annual North Beach Festival

Added: June 15-16, 2024 – SF (North Beach) – FREE – One of the country’s original outdoor festivals, North Beach Festival spans nine blocks around on Grant and near Washington Square Park with 150+ vendors and arts & craft booths, plus DJs, live music, beer gardens, Italian street art and the annual “Blessing of the Animals.”

26th Annual Native Contemporary Arts Festival

June 16, 2024 – SF (Yerba Buena Gardens) – FREE – A beloved Father’s Day tradition celebrating the creativity of North America’s indigenous peoples featuring a diverse array of Native music, dance, spoken word, visual artists, vendors, and crafts.

Free National Parks Day

June 19, 2024 – All Over the USA – FREE – In honor of Juneteenth, enjoy free entry to all national parks and monuments including Muir Woods and Yosemite National Park, and free admission aboard all of the historic vessels at the Hyde Street Pier of SF’s Maritime National Historical Park.

12th Annual Soy & Tofu Festival

June 22, 2024 – SF (Western Addition) – FREE –  The annual festival celebrates all things soy with soy and tofu vendors, free samples, live performances, audience participation contests, cooking demonstrations, a raffle, and more.

“Sunday Streets” 2024

June 23 – October 20, 2024 – All Over SF – FREE –  Sunday Streets SF transforms San Francisco streets into car-free community spaces for all with free recreational activities, health resources, music, dance, and fun to neighborhoods across SF.

San Francisco’s Annual Trans March & Festival 2024

June 28, 2024 – SF (Dolores Park) – FREE – Hit the streets with pride to march through iconic neighborhoods, raising awareness and visibility for the transgender and gender non-conforming community. 2024 event details & times have not yet been announced.

2024 San Francisco Pride Parade & Festival

June 29-30, 2024 – SF (Civic Center) – FREE – The San Francisco LGBT Pride Celebration and Parade is one of the largest LGBT gatherings in the nation with a giant two-day festival and a massive parade with over 200 contingents.


Sunday, December 29

Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile
Sunday, December 29 – 9:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Sunset Mercantile (Outer Sunset)
Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile

Sunset Mercantile’s weekly outdoor market featuring farmers, ranchers, food trucks, live music, children’s activities, vendors, makers, merchants, artists, and local organizations. Bring the whole family for free seasonal art activities at the Sunset Mercantile Artship. Enjoy shopping an array of farm fresh produce, artisan goods. ...Every Sunday

Sf’s “Winter Wonderland”: Hanukkah Celebration (Festival of Lights)
Sunday, December 29 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free
| Thrive City
Sf's "Winter Wonderland": Hanukkah Celebration (Festival of Lights)
Celebrate the Festival of Lights with us at Thrive City’s Winter Wonderland Hanukkah Celebration presented by Kaiser Permanente! Join us for a memorable evening as we light the menorah to mark the start of this holiday followed by live entertainment including music from Jerry’s Kosher ...

Union Square’s 2024 Chanukah Festival: Bill Graham Menorah Day
Sunday, December 29 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Union Square Park
Union Square's 2024 Chanukah Festival: Bill Graham Menorah Day

Lighting it up since 1975! This is our 49th Year!  The First Giant Public Menorah outside of Israel has inspired thousands of Menorahs around the world! Chanukah In Union Square Dec 25, 2024 – Jan 2, 2025 The 1st Lighting: Wednesday, Dec 25th Bill Graham ...

10th Annual Chanukah Celebration & Helicopter Gelt Drop (Petaluma)
Sunday, December 29 – 4:30 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| Petaluma Fairgrounds
10th Annual Chanukah Celebration & Helicopter Gelt Drop (Petaluma)
The festival of Chanukah is all about the power of LIGHT over darkness! Join us for Chabad’s Tenth annual Chanukah celebration in style with a marvelous community event! ✡Helicopter Gelt Drop ✡ Jelly Donuts ✡ Hot Latkes ✡ Live DJ Chanukah music ✡ World’s Biggest Dreidel ✡ Interactive Menorah Game ✡ Chanukah Crafts ✡ Grand Raffle ...

Monday, December 30

Union Square’s 2024 Chanukah Festival: 6th Night
Monday, December 30 – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Union Square Park
Union Square's 2024 Chanukah Festival: 6th Night

Lighting it up since 1975! This is our 49th Year!  The First Giant Public Menorah outside of Israel has inspired thousands of Menorahs around the world! Chanukah In Union Square Dec 25, 2024 – Jan 2, 2025 The 1st Lighting: Wednesday, Dec 25th Bill Graham ...

Tuesday, December 31

New Year’s Eve at Oakland Zoo’s “Glowfari” 2024 Lights Festival
New Year's Eve at Oakland Zoo's "Glowfari" 2024 Lights Festival

Glowfari returns in November 2024! This wildly popular, family-friendly experience features hundreds of ALL new, larger-than-life animal lanterns throughout the Zoo. Each lantern tells the story of the ongoing journey of wildlife, the importance of every species on our planet, and Oakland Zoo’s commitment to ...

Union Square’s 2024 Chanukah Festival: 25-Foot-Tall Menorah: 7th Night
Tuesday, December 31 – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Union Square Park
Union Square's 2024 Chanukah Festival: 25-Foot-Tall Menorah: 7th Night

Lighting it up since 1975! This is our 49th Year!  The First Giant Public Menorah outside of Israel has inspired thousands of Menorahs around the world! Chanukah In Union Square Dec 25, 2024 – Jan 2, 2025 The 1st Lighting: Wednesday, Dec 25th Bill Graham ...

San Francisco New Year’s Eve Fireworks at Midnight (2024/2025)
Tuesday, December 31 – 11:59 pm | Cost: FREE | Embarcadero
San Francisco New Year's Eve Fireworks at Midnight (2024/2025)
Ring in 2025 with San Francisco’s annual fireworks show over the Bay. The big fireworks show will take place at midnight this year (December 31, 2024) on New Year’s Eve 2024/2025. Say goodbye to 2024 and ring in the 2025 new year with 200,000 fellow bundled-up San ...

Wednesday, January 1

Union Square’s 2024 Chanukah Festival: 25-Foot-Tall Menorah: Final Night
Wednesday, January 1 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Union Square Park
Union Square's 2024 Chanukah Festival: 25-Foot-Tall Menorah: Final Night

Lighting it up since 1975! This is our 49th Year!  The First Giant Public Menorah outside of Israel has inspired thousands of Menorahs around the world! Chanukah In Union Square Dec 25, 2024 – Jan 2, 2025 The 1st Lighting: Wednesday, Dec 25th Bill Graham ...

New Year’s Day at Oakland Zoo’s “Glowfari” 2024 Lights Festival
New Year's Day at Oakland Zoo's "Glowfari" 2024 Lights Festival

Glowfari returns in November 2024! This wildly popular, family-friendly experience features hundreds of ALL new, larger-than-life animal lanterns throughout the Zoo. Each lantern tells the story of the ongoing journey of wildlife, the importance of every species on our planet, and Oakland Zoo’s commitment to ...

Thursday, January 2

SF’s New Monthly Block Party: “Downtown First Thursdays”
Thursday, January 2 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Second Street (South of Market)
SF's New Monthly Block Party: "Downtown First Thursdays"

Get ready, San Francisco, for the return of this brand new free monthly party coming back to Downtown SF. A new, free, all-ages street party comes to Downtown SF every first Thursday of the month, from 5-10pm. Free kids activities, disco, two outdoor bars, live ...Monthly

Saturday, January 18

Lunar New Year “Good Luck” Parade (SF)
Saturday, January 18 – 3:30 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Balboa & 35th
Lunar New Year "Good Luck" Parade (SF)
The Richmond District’s First-Ever Lunar New Year Parade Celebrate the Year of the Snake with the Richmond’s first-ever Lunar New Year Parade! Schools, community groups, businesses, and artists are invited to participate in this historic celebration by showcasing their creativity and spirit. Join us on ...

Saturday, January 25

San Francisco’s 2025 Chinese New Year Flower Market Fair (Jan. 25-26)
Saturday, January 25 – 10:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Chinatown
San Francisco's 2025 Chinese New Year Flower Market Fair (Jan. 25-26)

The Chinese New Year Flower Market Fair is held on the weekend before Chinese New Year Day. The Flower Fair is the place to come to purchase fresh flowers, fruits, candies and brand new supplies for the home to begin the new lunar year. Delight ...

Sunday, January 26

San Francisco’s 2025 Chinese New Year Flower Market Fair (Jan. 25-26)
Sunday, January 26 – 9:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Chinatown
San Francisco's 2025 Chinese New Year Flower Market Fair (Jan. 25-26)

The Chinese New Year Flower Market Fair is held on the weekend before Chinese New Year Day. The Flower Fair is the place to come to purchase fresh flowers, fruits, candies and brand new supplies for the home to begin the new lunar year. Delight ...

“Glowfari” 2024 Lights Festival at Oakland Zoo (Final Day)
"Glowfari" 2024 Lights Festival at Oakland Zoo (Final Day)

Glowfari returns in November 2024! This wildly popular, family-friendly experience features hundreds of ALL new, larger-than-life animal lanterns throughout the Zoo. Each lantern tells the story of the ongoing journey of wildlife, the importance of every species on our planet, and Oakland Zoo’s commitment to ...

Thursday, February 6

SF’s New Monthly Block Party: “Downtown First Thursdays”
Thursday, February 6 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Second Street (South of Market)
SF's New Monthly Block Party: "Downtown First Thursdays"

Get ready, San Francisco, for the return of this brand new free monthly party coming back to Downtown SF. A new, free, all-ages street party comes to Downtown SF every first Thursday of the month, from 5-10pm. Free kids activities, disco, two outdoor bars, live ...Monthly

Saturday, February 15

2025 Chinese New Year Street Fair in San Francisco (Feb. 15-16)
Saturday, February 15 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Chinatown
2025 Chinese New Year Street Fair in San Francisco (Feb. 15-16)

Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of San Francisco’s exhilarating Chinatown during one of the community’s most exciting times of the year. The Chinatown Community Street Fair takes place the weekend of the Chinese New Year Parade. At the fair, experience Chinese cultural arts such ...

2025 Festival of Olives (Sonoma)
Saturday, February 15 – 11:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE ENTRY - RSVP Recommended
| Jacuzzi Family Vineyards
2025 Festival of Olives (Sonoma)
This is a free public event – but RSVPs are encouraged! Join us on Saturday, February 15th, from 11 am to 3 pm, to celebrate the gem of the Mediterranean, OLIVES. Drop by Jacuzzi Family Vineyards anytime between 11-3pm and delight in a curated selection of artisanal ...
2025 Chinese New Year Parade: Route + Full Details (San Francisco)
Saturday, February 15 – 5:15 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to watch (standing room or bring your chair); official parade bleacher seats start at $38
| Chinatown
2025 Chinese New Year Parade: Route + Full Details (San Francisco)
Named one of the world’s top ten parades, the Chinese New Year Parade in San Francisco is the largest celebration of its kind outside of Asia. It was started in the 1860s and takes place the weekend of the Chinese New Year Community Street Fair ...

Sunday, February 16

2025 Chinese New Year Street Fair in San Francisco (Feb. 15-16)
Sunday, February 16 – 9:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Chinatown
2025 Chinese New Year Street Fair in San Francisco (Feb. 15-16)

Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of San Francisco’s exhilarating Chinatown during one of the community’s most exciting times of the year. The Chinatown Community Street Fair takes place the weekend of the Chinese New Year Parade. At the fair, experience Chinese cultural arts such ...

Thursday, March 6

SF’s New Monthly Block Party: “Downtown First Thursdays”
Thursday, March 6 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Second Street (South of Market)
SF's New Monthly Block Party: "Downtown First Thursdays"

Get ready, San Francisco, for the return of this brand new free monthly party coming back to Downtown SF. A new, free, all-ages street party comes to Downtown SF every first Thursday of the month, from 5-10pm. Free kids activities, disco, two outdoor bars, live ...Monthly