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San Francisco October Festivals & Street Fairs

Here’s a round-up of October’s best events including Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, Fleet Week, Castro Street Fair & more
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Here’s a round-up of fun and fabulous October festivals, street fairs, and events including Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, San Francisco Fleet Week, Sunday Streets “Phoenix Day” massive city-wide block party, and much more you can look forward to this October 2025.

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


Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2025

Fri-Sun, October 3-5, 2025 – SF (Golden Gate Park) – FREE – One of the largest, free-est, and beloved music festivals in the country. Be one of over 750,000 attendees over the three-day musical extravaganza in beautiful Golden Gate Park.

51st Annual Castro Street Fair

Sunday, October 5, 2025 – SF (Castro) – FREE – Community street celebration that was founded by Harvey Milk in 1974 features hundreds of local artists, vendors, craftspeople, and multiple stages with live entertainment and dancing throughout the neighborhood.

2025 San Francisco Fleet Week

October 5-13, 2025 – SF (Northern Waterfront) – FREE – The annual Fleet Week airshow and festival is back with nearly a full week of events including ship tours, K9 showcases, ship tours and the three-day airshow running October 10-12, 2025 highlighted by the Blue Angels buzzing the city.

SF’s World of Dumplings Food Festival

Sunday, October 12, 2025 – SF (FiDi) – FREE – A free dumpling festival at the Ferry Building with 20+ vendors, live music, cooking demos, contests, and dumplings from around the world.

 

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2025 Italian Heritage Festival & Parade

Sunday, October 12, 2025 – SF (North Beach) – FREE – The San Francisco Italian Heritage Parade launched in 1868, and is now the longest continuously running Italian Heritage Parade in the United States. 

2025 Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off

Monday, October 13, 2025 – Half Moon Bay – FREE – The excitement is building in Pumpkintown as the World’s Greatest Gourd Growers and their Goliath, mind-bending, Rhinoceros-sized orange orbs hope to squash the world record at the 52nd annual Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off –– the “Super Bowl of Weigh-Offs” –– in the World Pumpkin Capital, Half Moon Bay.

Alcatraz’s Sunrise Gathering for Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2025

Monday, October 13, 2025 – SF (Yerba Buena) – FREE – A sunrise gathering on Alcatraz honoring the 1969–71 occupation by Indians of All Tribes, featuring ceremony, reflection, and cultural commemoration.

 

2025 Bearrison Street Fair

Saturday, October 18, 2025 – SF (SoMa) – FREE – Enjoy burly entertainment, including attendee competitions building off the fan-favorite wrestling stage and the buns-out deadlift competition.

50th Annual Potrero Hill R&B Festival 2025

Saturday, October 18, 2025 – SF (Potrero Hill) – FREE – Jam out to R&B music while we celebrate the Potrero community outdoors on 20th Street as we stretch out over 4 blocks with live music, food, family, and fun.

2025 Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival

Sat-Sun, October 18-19, 2025 – Half Moon Bay – FREE – The World Pumpkin Capital of Half Moon Bay celebrates with a smashing lineup of heavyweight champion pumpkins, four stages of stellar live music, the fantastically fun Great Pumpkin Parade, and tons more.

Sunday Streets “Phoenix Day” Block Party Day 2025

Sunday, October 19, 2025 – SF – FREE – SF’s biggest block party with over a dozen community-led block parties and activities happening across the city, there’s something for every San Franciscan and visitor to enjoy.

SF’s Official Diwali Celebration & Night Market

October 24, 2025 – SF (Downtown) – FREE – Bhangra and Beats’s season finale ends with a bang as San Francisco’s official Diwali celebration. Celebrate with a giant night market and block party spanning 4 city blocks with an array of South Asian vendors and food, plus performances.

 

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Bay Area Science Festival 2025

Saturday, October 25, 2025 – SF (UCSF, Mission Bay) – FREE – Massive, one-day-only celebration of all things science with 120+ hands-on experiences for all ages – taking place outdoors at Koret Quad’s expansive lawns, pine groves & research facilities. One block from Chase Center.

SF’s Annual Sandcastle Classic 2025

Saturday, October 25, 2025 – SF (Ocean Beach) – FREE – For one day, Ocean Beach is home to the largest sandcastle contest in Northern California; featuring dozens of jaw-dropping, supersized sand sculptures; plus there are food trucks and live music all day.

SF’s “Nightmare on Front Street” Halloween Block Party 2025

Friday, October 31, 2025 – SF (FiDi) – FREE – Experience a spook-tacular, free Halloween block party on Front Street with themed drinks, live music, DJs, costume contests, and eerie fun at multiple haunted venues.


Thursday, February 26

SF’s “Castro Wine Walk” (2026)
Thursday, February 26 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: $40*
*$40 for one or $70 for 2 (Better Together!)
| The Academy
SF’s “Castro Wine Walk” (2026)
Join us for the Castro Wine Walk! Sip seasonal pours, sip and stroll through local businesses, and celebrate in the gayborhood. Raise a glass, it’s time to Wine Walk in the Castro! On February 26, the Castro Merchants Association is uncorking the Castro Wine Walk, where you can sip, ...
“SOMA Nights” Neighborhood Block Party + Night Market (SF)
Thursday, February 26 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Folsom St. (between 6th-12th)
"SOMA Nights" Neighborhood Block Party + Night Market (SF)

Join us for regular monthly art, food and cultural events on Folsom St (Between 6th-12th). Over 20 business participating, pop-up vendors, performances & street activations. SOMA Nights aims to foster a sense of community by connecting residents and local businesses during the Folsom Streetscape Project ...Monthly

Friday, February 27

2026 Marin Arts & Crafts Show (Feb. 27- March 1)
Friday, February 27 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Marin Center Fairgrounds
2026 Marin Arts & Crafts Show (Feb. 27- March 1)
As winter gives way to early spring, the Marin Arts & Crafts Show returns February 27–March 1 to the Marin Center Exhibit Hall, bringing together a thoughtfully curated gathering of artisans for a three-day celebration of art, handcraft, and creativity. A beloved Bay Area tradition, ...
SF’s Huge “Sunset Night Market” Returns for 2026 (Lunar New Year)
Friday, February 27 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Sunset Mercantile (Outer Sunset)
SF's Huge "Sunset Night Market" Returns for 2026 (Lunar New Year)
Sunset Night Market™ Returns for Lunar New Year 2026! Ring in the Lunar New Year with food, culture, music, and community spirit. Bring your family, invite your friends, and welcome the Year of the Horse with prosperity, joy, and success upon arrival. The official Sunset Night market returns ...
SF’s Huge “Sunset Night Market” Returns for 2026 (Lunar New Year)
Friday, February 27 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Irving street between 20th and 25th avenue
SF's Huge "Sunset Night Market" Returns for 2026 (Lunar New Year)
The official Sunset Night market returns this Lunar New Year as a 4 part series.  Kick off the Year of the Horse at the award winning night market on February 27th! This all-ages event inspired by night markets in Asia has something for everyone, including a huge array ...

Saturday, February 28

2026 Free Dental Health Fair for Kids (SF)
Saturday, February 28 – 9:00 am - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, RSVP requested at the link provided
| University of the Pacific School of Dentistry
2026 Free Dental Health Fair for Kids (SF)
Join us for a free community event hosted by volunteer dental students, faculty and staff from University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry’s Hutto Patterson Pediatric Dentistry Clinic! Free dental services worth more than $250 provided to each child! • Dental and orthodontic screenings • ...
Sausalito Art & Harbor Days
Saturday, February 28 – 10:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Sausalito Ferry Landing
Sausalito Art & Harbor Days
Celebrate the creative spirit of Sausalito at Sausalito Art & Harbor Days on Saturday, February 28, 2025 — a monthly event held every fourth Saturday along the scenic waterfront. Stroll the Tracy Way Promenade, explore open galleries, and discover a lively mix of local artisans, growers, ...
The Box SF “Eat Me!” Artisan Food Fest (2026)
Saturday, February 28 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: *
*Tickets / Reservations are NOT required!
| The Box SF
The Box SF "Eat Me!" Artisan Food Fest (2026)

The Box SF presents EAT ME!, a monthly artisanal food fest, kicking off on January 10-11, 2026! Enjoy a flavorful weekend at The Box SF each month while exploring a wide selection of artisanal food products from local culinary vendors. “Eat Me!” Artisan Food Fair ...

District 10 Summer Resource Fair w/ 50+ Exhibitors (SF)
Saturday, February 28 – 11:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Completely free to attend
| Southeast Community Center
District 10 Summer Resource Fair w/ 50+ Exhibitors (SF)
The District 10 Summer Resource Fair is a free event that will connect children, youth, and families who live in Bayview, Hunters Point, Visitacion Valley, Sunnydale, Dogpatch, and other southeast San Francisco neighborhoods with free and low-cost summer programs, summer jobs for youth, and other ...

Sunday, March 1

SF Beer Week 2026: February 20-March 1 (Final Day)
Sunday, March 1 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Many events are free, but some many require a ticket (price varies)
| All Over the Bay Area
SF Beer Week 2026: February 20-March 1 (Final Day)

SF Beer Week is a ten-day celebration that showcases the Bay Area’s brewing heritage and contemporary craft beer scene. Have a pint or a few at hundreds of beer-themed events in San Francisco and the Bay Area from February 20 to March 1, 2026. See full ...

SF’s First “Head West” Marketplace of 2026 at the Ferry Building (Every 1st Sunday)
Sunday, March 1 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Ferry Building
SF's First "Head West" Marketplace of 2026 at the Ferry Building (Every 1st Sunday)

Come for the Marketplace, stay for the experience! HEAD WEST is a marketplace for emerging + established local brands and small businesses. From hand-made ceramics to locally sourced vintage, there are always new categories of goods available to explore. Marketplaces becomes a destination to not ...Monthly

The Box SF “Eat Me!” Artisan Food Fair (2026)
Sunday, March 1 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: *
*Tickets / Reservations are NOT required!
| The Box SF
The Box SF "Eat Me!" Artisan Food Fair (2026)

The Box SF presents EAT ME!, a monthly artisanal food fest, kicking off on January 10-11, 2026! Enjoy a flavorful weekend at The Box SF each month while exploring a wide selection of artisanal food products from local culinary vendors. “Eat Me!” Artisan Food Fair ...

Lantern Festival 2026 (Oakland)
Sunday, March 1 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP on Eventbrite
| Pacific Renaissance Plaza Fountain
Lantern Festival 2026 (Oakland)
Join us at the Lantern Festival 2026 in Oakland Chinatown for a magical night of food, performances, maker market and all ages fun! Lantern Festival 2026 in Oakland Chinatown Date: Sunday, March 1, 3-8PM Location: Pacific Renaissance Plaza ...
SF’s Noise Pop Music & Arts Festival 2026 (Final Day)
SF's Noise Pop Music & Arts Festival 2026 (Final Day)

Noise Pop Festival returns February 19 – March 1, 2026. After more than 30 years of championing independent arts and culture, Noise Pop Festival has since blossomed into an 11-day, 160+ bands, 25+ venue music and arts festival that remains a staple in the San ...

Thursday, March 5

SF’s Free DFT Monthly Block Party: “Downtown First Thursdays” (2026)
Thursday, March 5 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| 2nd Street between Market and Howard Streets
SF’s Free DFT Monthly Block Party: “Downtown First Thursdays” (2026)

Downtown First Thursdays is back for a full year of street parties in 2026: Starting Jan 1, 2026 with a New Year’s Day Edition.  DJs – Live Performances – Dancing – Drag – Food Trucks – Shopping – Fashion, and new surprises every month. All ...Monthly

Saturday, March 7

2026 Chinese New Year Street Fair in San Francisco (March 7-8)
Saturday, March 7 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Chinatown
2026 Chinese New Year Street Fair in San Francisco (March 7-8)

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 ...

2026 “FOG Holi” Festival of Colors (Fremont)
Saturday, March 7 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: $5*
*Early Bird $5
| Washington High School (Fremont)
2026 "FOG Holi" Festival of Colors (Fremont)
Holi is a grand and unique festival of colors, friendship and harmony. Holi is a spring festival, also known as the festival of colors. It is an ancient Hindu religious festival that has become popular with non-Hindus in many parts of South Asia, as well as ...
SF’s 2026 Chinese New Year Parade (Full Details + Parade Route)
Saturday, March 7 – 5:15 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to watch (standing room or bring your chair); official parade bleacher seats start at $48
| Chinatown
SF's 2026 Chinese New Year Parade (Full Details + Parade Route)
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, March 8

2026 Chinese New Year Street Fair in San Francisco (March 7-8)
Sunday, March 8 – 9:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Chinatown
2026 Chinese New Year Street Fair in San Francisco (March 7-8)

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 ...

Friday, March 13

2026 Azteca Mexica New Year Festival in San Jose (March 13-15)
Friday, March 13 – 6:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Emma Prusch Farm Regional Park
2026 Azteca Mexica New Year Festival in San Jose (March 13-15)

Calpulli Tonalehqueh hosts the largest Azteca Mexica New Year Ceremony & Celebration in the nation. The nation’s oldest and largest Aztec New Year ceremony, uniting Aztec dancers from across the United States and Mexico, and welcoming community members for a free, family-friendly, three-day cultural celebration. ...

Saturday, March 14

The Box SF Artistica Creators Fest (March 14-15)
Saturday, March 14 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*TICKETS NOT REQUIRED
| The Box SF
The Box SF Artistica Creators Fest (March 14-15)

The Box SF’s Artistica Creators Fest (formerly known as Artists and Makers Fair) is a multi-day weekend event held monthly at the historic building located in the heart of San Francisco! Originally the William Randolph Hearst printing plant built in the 1920’s, The Box SF is now ...

2026 Azteca Mexica New Year Festival in San Jose (March 13-15)
Saturday, March 14 – 6:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Emma Prusch Farm Regional Park
2026 Azteca Mexica New Year Festival in San Jose (March 13-15)

Calpulli Tonalehqueh hosts the largest Azteca Mexica New Year Ceremony & Celebration in the nation. The nation’s oldest and largest Aztec New Year ceremony, uniting Aztec dancers from across the United States and Mexico, and welcoming community members for a free, family-friendly, three-day cultural celebration. ...

Dublin’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival 2026
Saturday, March 14 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Dublin Civic Center
Dublin's St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival 2026

Where else but Dublin would you want to celebrate St Patrick’s Day? Come out for a free, memorable and authentic Irish experience. Experience the Emerald Isle with no passports required! Come to the City of Dublin’s St. Patrick’s Day Festival to find three stages of ...

Sunday, March 15

The Box SF Artistica Creators Fest (March 14-15)
Sunday, March 15 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*TICKETS NOT REQUIRED
| The Box SF
The Box SF Artistica Creators Fest (March 14-15)

The Box SF’s Artistica Creators Fest (formerly known as Artists and Makers Fair) is a multi-day weekend event held monthly at the historic building located in the heart of San Francisco! Originally the William Randolph Hearst printing plant built in the 1920’s, The Box SF is now ...

2026 Azteca Mexica New Year Festival in San Jose (March 13-15)
Sunday, March 15 – 6:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Emma Prusch Farm Regional Park
2026 Azteca Mexica New Year Festival in San Jose (March 13-15)

Calpulli Tonalehqueh hosts the largest Azteca Mexica New Year Ceremony & Celebration in the nation. The nation’s oldest and largest Aztec New Year ceremony, uniting Aztec dancers from across the United States and Mexico, and welcoming community members for a free, family-friendly, three-day cultural celebration. ...

Dublin’s St. Patrick’s Day Festival 2026
Sunday, March 15 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Dublin Civic Center
Dublin's St. Patrick’s Day Festival 2026

Where else but Dublin would you want to celebrate St Patrick’s Day? Come out for a free, memorable and authentic Irish experience. Experience the Emerald Isle with no passports required! Come to the City of Dublin’s St. Patrick’s Day Festival to find three stages of ...

Saturday, March 21

80,000 Free Tulips Are Coming to SF’s Union Square (2026)
Saturday, March 21 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 4:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, everyone is welcome to come a pick a bouquet of tulips
| Union Square
80,000 Free Tulips Are Coming to SF's Union Square (2026)
Flower Bulb Day is coming to America. We will return on March 21, 2026, with a colorful display of more than 80,000 tulips that will cover Union Square in San Francisco. And you are invited to visit the square and pick your own bunch of ...
Castro Night Market 2026 Season Openinng (March – Sept)
Saturday, March 21 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | 18th St & Castro St
Castro Night Market 2026 Season Openinng (March - Sept)

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

Thursday, March 26

“SOMA Nights” Neighborhood Block Party + Night Market (SF)
Thursday, March 26 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Folsom St. (between 6th-12th)
"SOMA Nights" Neighborhood Block Party + Night Market (SF)

Join us for regular monthly art, food and cultural events on Folsom St (Between 6th-12th). Over 20 business participating, pop-up vendors, performances & street activations. SOMA Nights aims to foster a sense of community by connecting residents and local businesses during the Folsom Streetscape Project ...Monthly

Friday, March 27

San Jose’s Brand New “365 Night Market” w/ 50+ Food Vendors (March 27-28)
Friday, March 27 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: *
*Free entry
| Grand Century Shopping Mall
San Jose's Brand New "365 Night Market" w/ 50+ Food Vendors (March 27-28)
Join San Jose’s Spring in Full Bloom Market, with 50+ vendors, delicious food, shopping, music, cultural entertainment, and free admission. Celebrate Spring in Full Bloom with us at 365 Night Market on March 27-28 (4-10 PM) at Grand Century Mall, San Jose for a weekend filled ...

Saturday, March 28

$2 Off: San Francisco Chocolate Salon 2026 (Golden Gate Park)
Saturday, March 28 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: $22.99*
*Normally $25.09 use promo code FUNCHEAP for $2 off early bird tickets
| San Francisco County Fair Building
$2 Off: San Francisco Chocolate Salon 2026 (Golden Gate Park)
Chocolate lovers, get ready for a world of premium chocolate! The original and premier artisan chocolate festival on the West Coast takes place this spring at the 20th Annual San Francisco International Chocolate Salon, in San Francisco. Chocolate aficionados, fanatics, buyers and journalists can experience the finest ...
2026 Renegade Craft Fair Market at Fort Mason (March 28-29)
Saturday, March 28 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Scan the QR code at the Fair to pay the $5 suggested entry.
| Fort Mason (Festival Pavilion)
2026 Renegade Craft Fair Market at Fort Mason (March 28-29)

Renegade Craft Spring Fair back for March 28-29, 2026 at Fort Mason Center Festival Pavilion. Shop your favorite artists and discover over 250 new ones at Renegade San Francisco! We’re back with a curated springtime Fair featuring the most inspiring creatives from SF and beyond. ...

San Jose’s Brand New “365 Night Market” w/ 50+ Food Vendors (March 27-28)
Saturday, March 28 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free entry
| Grand Century Shopping Mall
San Jose's Brand New "365 Night Market" w/ 50+ Food Vendors (March 27-28)
Join San Jose’s Spring in Full Bloom Market, with 50+ vendors, delicious food, shopping, music, cultural entertainment, and free admission. Celebrate Spring in Full Bloom with us at 365 Night Market on March 27-28 (4-10 PM) at Grand Century Mall, San Jose for a weekend filled ...

Sunday, March 29

2026 Renegade Craft Fair Market at Fort Mason (March 28-29)
Sunday, March 29 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Scan the QR code at the Fair to pay the $5 suggested entry.
| Fort Mason (Festival Pavilion)
2026 Renegade Craft Fair Market at Fort Mason (March 28-29)

Renegade Craft Spring Fair back for March 28-29, 2026 at Fort Mason Center Festival Pavilion. Shop your favorite artists and discover over 250 new ones at Renegade San Francisco! We’re back with a curated springtime Fair featuring the most inspiring creatives from SF and beyond. ...

Wednesday, April 1

SF’s 48st Annual “St. Stupid’s Day” Parade 2026
Wednesday, April 1 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*This is DIY, so be prepared for anything (or nothing) to happen
| Embarcadero Plaza (Formerly Justin Herman Plaza)
SF's 48st Annual "St. Stupid's Day" Parade 2026
The Annual St. Stupid’s Day Parade is a celebration of stupidity. On April 1, it’s time for yet another parade in honor of Saint Stupid, patron saint of Civilizations and Parking Meters. 48st Annual St. Stupid’s Day Parade Wednesday, April 1, 2026 | Noon Downtown San Francisco FREE Rain or shine – Midweek parades ...

Thursday, April 2

SF’s Free DFT Monthly Block Party: “Downtown First Thursdays” (2026)
Thursday, April 2 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| 2nd Street between Market and Howard Streets
SF’s Free DFT Monthly Block Party: “Downtown First Thursdays” (2026)

Downtown First Thursdays is back for a full year of street parties in 2026: Starting Jan 1, 2026 with a New Year’s Day Edition.  DJs – Live Performances – Dancing – Drag – Food Trucks – Shopping – Fashion, and new surprises every month. All ...Monthly

Saturday, April 4

The Box SF “Eat Me!” Artisan Food Fair (2026)
Saturday, April 4 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: *
*Tickets / Reservations are NOT required!
| The Box SF
The Box SF "Eat Me!" Artisan Food Fair (2026)

The Box SF presents EAT ME!, a monthly artisanal food fest, kicking off on January 10-11, 2026! Enjoy a flavorful weekend at The Box SF each month while exploring a wide selection of artisanal food products from local culinary vendors. “Eat Me!” Artisan Food Fair ...

Sunday, April 5

SF’s Easter In the Park & Hunky Jesus Contest 2026 (Dolores Park)
Sunday, April 5 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Donations greatly appreciated
| Mission Dolores Park
SF's Easter In the Park & Hunky Jesus Contest 2026 (Dolores Park)
The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence are expected to host their Annual Easter in the Park celebration on April 5, 2026. The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, Inc., San Francisco’s beloved and satirical drag nuns are delighted to invite the community to celebrate our 47th Anniversary at Easter ...
SF’s “Head West” Marketplace at the Ferry Building (Every 1st Sunday)
Sunday, April 5 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Ferry Building
SF's "Head West" Marketplace at the Ferry Building (Every 1st Sunday)

Come for the Marketplace, stay for the experience! HEAD WEST is a marketplace for emerging + established local brands and small businesses. From hand-made ceramics to locally sourced vintage, there are always new categories of goods available to explore. Marketplaces becomes a destination to not ...Monthly

The Box SF “Eat Me!” Artisan Food Fair (2026)
Sunday, April 5 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: *
*Tickets / Reservations are NOT required!
| The Box SF
The Box SF "Eat Me!" Artisan Food Fair (2026)

The Box SF presents EAT ME!, a monthly artisanal food fest, kicking off on January 10-11, 2026! Enjoy a flavorful weekend at The Box SF each month while exploring a wide selection of artisanal food products from local culinary vendors. “Eat Me!” Artisan Food Fair ...

Friday, April 10

FandomCon Silicon Valley 2026 in San Jose (Apr. 10-12)
Friday, April 10 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: $34.67*
*Friday tickets start at $34.67 ($28 + fees). All other dates higher
| San Jose McEnery Convention Center
FandomCon Silicon Valley 2026 in San Jose (Apr. 10-12)
Step into a universe where pop culture comes alive! From the moment you walk through the doors of the San Jose Convention Center, APRIL 10 – 12, 2026, you’ll be immersed in a world built for fans, by fans. This year’s FandomCon is set to be bigger, bolder, and ...

Saturday, April 11

SF Cherry Blossom Festival 2026: April 11-12 & 18-19
Saturday, April 11 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Japantown Peace Plaza
SF Cherry Blossom Festival 2026: April 11-12 & 18-19

Welcome to the Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival, one of California’s most prominent celebrations of Asian traditions and the biggest on the West coast. Since 1968, the Festival has served to cultivate the continued alliance between Japan and the United States using culture as its ...

SF’s César Chávez Day Parade 2026
Saturday, April 11 – 11:00 am - Ends at 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Mission Dolores Park
SF's César Chávez Day Parade 2026

Be a part of the largest event honoring César Chávez in Northern California, honoring the life and work of labor and civil rights leader Cesar E. Chavez on Saturday, April 11, 2026. 2026 César Chávez Holiday Parade & Festival Saturday, April 11, 2026 – Festival (24th ...

SF’s César Chávez Day Festival 2026
Saturday, April 11 – 11:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | 24th and Folsom
SF's César Chávez Day Festival 2026

Be a part of the largest event honoring César Chávez in Northern California, honoring the life and work of labor and civil rights leader Cesar E. Chavez on Saturday, April 11, 2026. 2026 César Chávez Holiday Parade & Festival Saturday, April 11, 2026 – Festival (24th ...

SF’s “Night of Ideas” Huge Free Day-to-Midnight Festival (2026)
Saturday, April 11 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 12:00 am | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Main Public Library
SF's "Night of Ideas" Huge Free Day-to-Midnight Festival (2026)
Spend an evening exploring the ideas, art, and conversations shaping how we move forward collectively. Villa Albertine’s Night of Ideas returns in 2026 with an after-dark celebration of art, innovation, and culture across the U.S., landing in San Francisco at the Public Library and the ...

Sunday, April 12

SF Cherry Blossom Festival 2026: April 11-12 & 18-19
Sunday, April 12 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Japantown Peace Plaza
SF Cherry Blossom Festival 2026: April 11-12 & 18-19

Welcome to the Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival, one of California’s most prominent celebrations of Asian traditions and the biggest on the West coast. Since 1968, the Festival has served to cultivate the continued alliance between Japan and the United States using culture as its ...

2026 Holi Festival & Color Fight at City Center Bishop Ranch (San Ramon)
Sunday, April 12 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: $10 | City Center Bishop Ranch
2026 Holi Festival & Color Fight at City Center Bishop Ranch (San Ramon)
Join us for Holi, the vibrant Indian spring festival of color and joy. Experience the energy of music, dancing, and the playful tradition of throwing colors at 2700 Camino Ramon, adjacent to City Center. Admission is $10, so gather your friends and family and welcome the ...

Friday, April 17

New Living Expo 2026 at The Marin Center (April 17-19) April 17th – 19th 2026 Fri Apr 17 (2 pm – 8 pm) Sat Apr 18 (10 am – 8 pm) Sun Apr 19 (11 am – 7 pm) Free Parking 1-day pass $31 (Marin Center Fees included) 2-day pass $43 (Marin Center Fees included) 3-day pass $55 (Marin Center Fees included) Attendance & recordings $110 (Marin ...
Castro Night Market 2026 (March – Sept)
Friday, April 17 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | 18th St & Castro St
Castro Night Market 2026 (March - Sept)

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

Saturday, April 18

The Box SF Artistica Creators Fest (April 18-19)
Saturday, April 18 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*TICKETS NOT REQUIRED
| The Box SF
The Box SF Artistica Creators Fest (April 18-19)

The Box SF’s Artistica Creators Fest (formerly known as Artists and Makers Fair) is a multi-day weekend event held monthly at the historic building located in the heart of San Francisco! Originally the William Randolph Hearst printing plant built in the 1920’s, The Box SF is now ...

SF’s 2026 Cherry Blossom Festival: April 11-12 & 18-19
Saturday, April 18 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Japantown Peace Plaza
SF's 2026 Cherry Blossom Festival: April 11-12 & 18-19

Welcome to the Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival, one of California’s most prominent celebrations of Asian traditions and the biggest on the West coast. Since 1968, the Festival has served to cultivate the continued alliance between Japan and the United States using culture as its ...

Sunday, April 19

The Box SF Artistica Creators Fest (April 18-19)
Sunday, April 19 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*TICKETS NOT REQUIRED
| The Box SF
The Box SF Artistica Creators Fest (April 18-19)

The Box SF’s Artistica Creators Fest (formerly known as Artists and Makers Fair) is a multi-day weekend event held monthly at the historic building located in the heart of San Francisco! Originally the William Randolph Hearst printing plant built in the 1920’s, The Box SF is now ...

SF’s 2026 Cherry Blossom Festival & Grand Parade
Sunday, April 19 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Japantown Peace Plaza
SF's 2026 Cherry Blossom Festival & Grand Parade

Welcome to the Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival, one of California’s most prominent celebrations of Asian traditions and the biggest on the West coast. Since 1968, the Festival has served to cultivate the continued alliance between Japan and the United States using culture as its ...

Saturday, April 25

Annual Cupertino Cherry Blossom Festival 2026 (April 25-26)
Saturday, April 25 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Cupertino Memorial Park (Stevens Creek)
Annual Cupertino Cherry Blossom Festival 2026 (April 25-26)

The 42nd Cupertino Cherry Blossom Festival will take place at Cupertino Memorial Park on April 25-26, 2026. Enjoy free admission and free parking. An award-winning Bay Area festival showcasing Japanese arts, crafts, culture, and traditions returns to Memorial Park for the 42nd year. Please join us ...

SF’s DogFest 2026: Pet Festival, Carnival & Parade (Duboce Park)
Saturday, April 25 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to watch; food and games are for purchase and there's a registration fee for competing dogs
| Duboce Park
SF's DogFest 2026: Pet Festival, Carnival & Parade (Duboce Park)
DogFest 2026 is a mutt-tastic festival at one of the most dog-friendly parks in the city and the biggest dog event in San Francisco. DogFest is a celebration of dogs, families, community, and spring in San Francisco. It’s also a charitable event that raises funds for ...
2026 Dutch “King’s Day” Windmill Festival in Golden Gate Park (SF)
Saturday, April 25 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Murphy Windmill
2026 Dutch "King's Day" Windmill Festival in Golden Gate Park (SF)

Normally, the Murphy Windmill (the largest in the world when it was built in 1908) sits majestically, but silently watching over the southwest corner of Golden Gate Park which no longer needs it to pump the 40,000 gallons of water a day it used to ...

Sunday, April 26

Annual Cupertino Cherry Blossom Festival 2026 (April 25-26)
Sunday, April 26 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Cupertino Memorial Park (Stevens Creek)
Annual Cupertino Cherry Blossom Festival 2026 (April 25-26)

The 42nd Cupertino Cherry Blossom Festival will take place at Cupertino Memorial Park on April 25-26, 2026. Enjoy free admission and free parking. An award-winning Bay Area festival showcasing Japanese arts, crafts, culture, and traditions returns to Memorial Park for the 42nd year. Please join us ...

2026 “Opening Day On The Bay” Boat Parade & “Blessing of the Fleet” (SF)
Sunday, April 26 – 10:30 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Marina Green
2026 "Opening Day On The Bay" Boat Parade & "Blessing of the Fleet" (SF)
The annual Opening Day on the Bay typically shows off over 100 historic workboats, fireboats, towboats, and classic and contemporary craft. This marks the official start of the San Francisco boating season. Annual “Opening Day on the Bay” Boat Parade Sunday, April 26, 2026 – Blessing of the fleet – ...

Saturday, May 2

The Box SF “Eat Me!” Artisan Food Fair (2026)
Saturday, May 2 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: *
*Tickets / Reservations are NOT required!
| The Box SF
The Box SF "Eat Me!" Artisan Food Fair (2026)

The Box SF presents EAT ME!, a monthly artisanal food fest, kicking off on January 10-11, 2026! Enjoy a flavorful weekend at The Box SF each month while exploring a wide selection of artisanal food products from local culinary vendors. “Eat Me!” Artisan Food Fair ...

Sunday, May 3

SF’s “Head West” Marketplace at the Ferry Building (Every 1st Sunday)
Sunday, May 3 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Ferry Building
SF's "Head West" Marketplace at the Ferry Building (Every 1st Sunday)

Come for the Marketplace, stay for the experience! HEAD WEST is a marketplace for emerging + established local brands and small businesses. From hand-made ceramics to locally sourced vintage, there are always new categories of goods available to explore. Marketplaces becomes a destination to not ...Monthly

The Box SF “Eat Me!” Artisan Food Fair (2026)
Sunday, May 3 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: *
*Tickets / Reservations are NOT required!
| The Box SF
The Box SF "Eat Me!" Artisan Food Fair (2026)

The Box SF presents EAT ME!, a monthly artisanal food fest, kicking off on January 10-11, 2026! Enjoy a flavorful weekend at The Box SF each month while exploring a wide selection of artisanal food products from local culinary vendors. “Eat Me!” Artisan Food Fair ...

“The Smugler’s Stash” Star Wars Mystery Pack Market (East Bay)
Sunday, May 3 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Four Fools Winery
The Force arrives early at Four Fools Winery! Join us for a galactic pre-May the 4th celebration where mystery rules and smuggling is highly encouraged (the fun kind, of course). Our vendors are transforming into intergalactic traders for one night only each offering exclusive Mystery Packs ...

Thursday, May 7

SF’s Free DFT Monthly Block Party: “Downtown First Thursdays” (2026)
Thursday, May 7 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| 2nd Street between Market and Howard Streets
SF’s Free DFT Monthly Block Party: “Downtown First Thursdays” (2026)

Downtown First Thursdays is back for a full year of street parties in 2026: Starting Jan 1, 2026 with a New Year’s Day Edition.  DJs – Live Performances – Dancing – Drag – Food Trucks – Shopping – Fashion, and new surprises every month. All ...Monthly

Hawaiian May Day: Hula Performance at San Ramon’s City Center Bishop Ranch
Thursday, May 7 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Alexander Square
Hawaiian May Day: Hula Performance at San Ramon's City Center Bishop Ranch
Celebrate May Day with a captivating hula performance by Aloha Studio at City Center Bishop Ranch. Join us on the lawn in Alexander Square on May 7 at 6 PM as graceful hula dancers bring the stories of Hawai‘i to life through song and dance. May ...

Saturday, May 9

The Box SF Artistica Creators Fest (May 9-10)
Saturday, May 9 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*TICKETS NOT REQUIRED
| The Box SF
The Box SF Artistica Creators Fest (May 9-10)

The Box SF’s Artistica Creators Fest (formerly known as Artists and Makers Fair) is a multi-day weekend event held monthly at the historic building located in the heart of San Francisco! Originally the William Randolph Hearst printing plant built in the 1920’s, The Box SF is now ...

Sunday, May 10

The Box SF Artistica Creators Fest (May 9-10)
Sunday, May 10 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*TICKETS NOT REQUIRED
| The Box SF
The Box SF Artistica Creators Fest (May 9-10)

The Box SF’s Artistica Creators Fest (formerly known as Artists and Makers Fair) is a multi-day weekend event held monthly at the historic building located in the heart of San Francisco! Originally the William Randolph Hearst printing plant built in the 1920’s, The Box SF is now ...

Friday, May 15

Castro Night Market 2026 (March – Sept)
Friday, May 15 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | 18th St & Castro St
Castro Night Market 2026 (March - Sept)

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

Saturday, May 30

The Box SF “Eat Me!” Artisan Food Fair (2026)
Saturday, May 30 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: *
*Tickets / Reservations are NOT required!
| The Box SF
The Box SF "Eat Me!" Artisan Food Fair (2026)

The Box SF presents EAT ME!, a monthly artisanal food fest, kicking off on January 10-11, 2026! Enjoy a flavorful weekend at The Box SF each month while exploring a wide selection of artisanal food products from local culinary vendors. “Eat Me!” Artisan Food Fair ...

Sunday, May 31

The Box SF “Eat Me!” Artisan Food Fair (2026)
Sunday, May 31 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: *
*Tickets / Reservations are NOT required!
| The Box SF
The Box SF "Eat Me!" Artisan Food Fair (2026)

The Box SF presents EAT ME!, a monthly artisanal food fest, kicking off on January 10-11, 2026! Enjoy a flavorful weekend at The Box SF each month while exploring a wide selection of artisanal food products from local culinary vendors. “Eat Me!” Artisan Food Fair ...

Saturday, June 6

The Box SF Artistica Creators Fest (June 6-7)
Saturday, June 6 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*TICKETS NOT REQUIRED
| The Box SF
The Box SF Artistica Creators Fest (June 6-7)

The Box SF’s Artistica Creators Fest (formerly known as Artists and Makers Fair) is a multi-day weekend event held monthly at the historic building located in the heart of San Francisco! Originally the William Randolph Hearst printing plant built in the 1920’s, The Box SF is now ...

Sunday, June 7

The Box SF Artistica Creators Fest (June 6-7)
Sunday, June 7 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*TICKETS NOT REQUIRED
| The Box SF
The Box SF Artistica Creators Fest (June 6-7)

The Box SF’s Artistica Creators Fest (formerly known as Artists and Makers Fair) is a multi-day weekend event held monthly at the historic building located in the heart of San Francisco! Originally the William Randolph Hearst printing plant built in the 1920’s, The Box SF is now ...

SF’s “Head West” Marketplace at the Ferry Building (Every 1st Sunday)
Sunday, June 7 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Ferry Building
SF's "Head West" Marketplace at the Ferry Building (Every 1st Sunday)

Come for the Marketplace, stay for the experience! HEAD WEST is a marketplace for emerging + established local brands and small businesses. From hand-made ceramics to locally sourced vintage, there are always new categories of goods available to explore. Marketplaces becomes a destination to not ...Monthly

Friday, June 19

Castro Night Market 2026 (March – Sept)
Friday, June 19 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | 18th St & Castro St
Castro Night Market 2026 (March - Sept)

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

Saturday, June 20

The Box SF “Eat Me!” Artisan Food Fair (2026)
Saturday, June 20 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: *
*Tickets / Reservations are NOT required!
| The Box SF
The Box SF "Eat Me!" Artisan Food Fair (2026)

The Box SF presents EAT ME!, a monthly artisanal food fest, kicking off on January 10-11, 2026! Enjoy a flavorful weekend at The Box SF each month while exploring a wide selection of artisanal food products from local culinary vendors. “Eat Me!” Artisan Food Fair ...

Sunday, June 21

The Box SF “Eat Me!” Artisan Food Fair (2026)
Sunday, June 21 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: *
*Tickets / Reservations are NOT required!
| The Box SF
The Box SF "Eat Me!" Artisan Food Fair (2026)

The Box SF presents EAT ME!, a monthly artisanal food fest, kicking off on January 10-11, 2026! Enjoy a flavorful weekend at The Box SF each month while exploring a wide selection of artisanal food products from local culinary vendors. “Eat Me!” Artisan Food Fair ...

Sunday, July 5

SF’s “Head West” Marketplace at the Ferry Building (Every 1st Sunday)
Sunday, July 5 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Ferry Building
SF's "Head West" Marketplace at the Ferry Building (Every 1st Sunday)

Come for the Marketplace, stay for the experience! HEAD WEST is a marketplace for emerging + established local brands and small businesses. From hand-made ceramics to locally sourced vintage, there are always new categories of goods available to explore. Marketplaces becomes a destination to not ...Monthly

Saturday, July 11

The Box SF Artistica Creators Fest (July 11-12)
Saturday, July 11 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*TICKETS NOT REQUIRED
| The Box SF
The Box SF Artistica Creators Fest (July 11-12)

The Box SF’s Artistica Creators Fest (formerly known as Artists and Makers Fair) is a multi-day weekend event held monthly at the historic building located in the heart of San Francisco! Originally the William Randolph Hearst printing plant built in the 1920’s, The Box SF is now ...

Sunday, July 12

The Box SF Artistica Creators Fest (July 11-12)
Sunday, July 12 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*TICKETS NOT REQUIRED
| The Box SF
The Box SF Artistica Creators Fest (July 11-12)

The Box SF’s Artistica Creators Fest (formerly known as Artists and Makers Fair) is a multi-day weekend event held monthly at the historic building located in the heart of San Francisco! Originally the William Randolph Hearst printing plant built in the 1920’s, The Box SF is now ...

Friday, July 17

Castro Night Market 2026 (March – Sept)
Friday, July 17 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | 18th St & Castro St
Castro Night Market 2026 (March - Sept)

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

Saturday, July 25

The Box SF “Eat Me!” Artisan Food Fair (2026)
Saturday, July 25 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: *
*Tickets / Reservations are NOT required!
| The Box SF
The Box SF "Eat Me!" Artisan Food Fair (2026)

The Box SF presents EAT ME!, a monthly artisanal food fest, kicking off on January 10-11, 2026! Enjoy a flavorful weekend at The Box SF each month while exploring a wide selection of artisanal food products from local culinary vendors. “Eat Me!” Artisan Food Fair ...

Sunday, July 26

The Box SF “Eat Me!” Artisan Food Fair (2026)
Sunday, July 26 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: *
*Tickets / Reservations are NOT required!
| The Box SF
The Box SF "Eat Me!" Artisan Food Fair (2026)

The Box SF presents EAT ME!, a monthly artisanal food fest, kicking off on January 10-11, 2026! Enjoy a flavorful weekend at The Box SF each month while exploring a wide selection of artisanal food products from local culinary vendors. “Eat Me!” Artisan Food Fair ...

Sunday, August 2

SF’s “Head West” Marketplace at the Ferry Building (Every 1st Sunday)
Sunday, August 2 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Ferry Building
SF's "Head West" Marketplace at the Ferry Building (Every 1st Sunday)

Come for the Marketplace, stay for the experience! HEAD WEST is a marketplace for emerging + established local brands and small businesses. From hand-made ceramics to locally sourced vintage, there are always new categories of goods available to explore. Marketplaces becomes a destination to not ...Monthly

Saturday, August 8

The Box SF Artistica Creators Fest (Aug. 8-9)
Saturday, August 8 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*TICKETS NOT REQUIRED
| The Box SF
The Box SF Artistica Creators Fest (Aug. 8-9)

The Box SF’s Artistica Creators Fest (formerly known as Artists and Makers Fair) is a multi-day weekend event held monthly at the historic building located in the heart of San Francisco! Originally the William Randolph Hearst printing plant built in the 1920’s, The Box SF is now ...

Sunday, August 9

The Box SF Artistica Creators Fest (Aug. 8-9)
Sunday, August 9 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*TICKETS NOT REQUIRED
| The Box SF
The Box SF Artistica Creators Fest (Aug. 8-9)

The Box SF’s Artistica Creators Fest (formerly known as Artists and Makers Fair) is a multi-day weekend event held monthly at the historic building located in the heart of San Francisco! Originally the William Randolph Hearst printing plant built in the 1920’s, The Box SF is now ...

Friday, August 21

Castro Night Market 2026 (March – Sept)
Friday, August 21 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | 18th St & Castro St
Castro Night Market 2026 (March - Sept)

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

Saturday, August 22

The Box SF “Eat Me!” Artisan Food Fair (2026)
Saturday, August 22 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: *
*Tickets / Reservations are NOT required!
| The Box SF
The Box SF "Eat Me!" Artisan Food Fair (2026)

The Box SF presents EAT ME!, a monthly artisanal food fest, kicking off on January 10-11, 2026! Enjoy a flavorful weekend at The Box SF each month while exploring a wide selection of artisanal food products from local culinary vendors. “Eat Me!” Artisan Food Fair ...

Sunday, August 23

The Box SF “Eat Me!” Artisan Food Fair (2026)
Sunday, August 23 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: *
*Tickets / Reservations are NOT required!
| The Box SF
The Box SF "Eat Me!" Artisan Food Fair (2026)

The Box SF presents EAT ME!, a monthly artisanal food fest, kicking off on January 10-11, 2026! Enjoy a flavorful weekend at The Box SF each month while exploring a wide selection of artisanal food products from local culinary vendors. “Eat Me!” Artisan Food Fair ...

Friday, August 28

“Pokémon XP”: Pokémon Official Fan Fest & World Championships in SF (Aug. 28-30)
Friday, August 28 – All Day | Cost: $90*
*Passes start from $90 for adults
| Moscone Center
"Pokémon XP": Pokémon Official Fan Fest & World Championships in SF (Aug. 28-30)

San Francisco will host Pokémon XP, a new official fan event running alongside the 2026 Pokémon World Championships, at the Moscone Center from Aug. 28-30, 2026. The event will offer panels, workshops, special guests, and a pop-up Pokémon Center store with exclusive merchandise. Pokémon XP ...

Saturday, August 29

“Pokémon XP”: Pokémon Official Fan Fest & World Championships in SF (Aug. 28-30)
Saturday, August 29 – All Day | Cost: $90*
*Passes start from $90 for adults
| Moscone Center
"Pokémon XP": Pokémon Official Fan Fest & World Championships in SF (Aug. 28-30)

San Francisco will host Pokémon XP, a new official fan event running alongside the 2026 Pokémon World Championships, at the Moscone Center from Aug. 28-30, 2026. The event will offer panels, workshops, special guests, and a pop-up Pokémon Center store with exclusive merchandise. Pokémon XP ...

Sunday, August 30

“Pokémon XP”: Pokémon Official Fan Fest & World Championships in SF (Aug. 28-30)
Sunday, August 30 – All Day | Cost: $90*
*Passes start from $90 for adults
| Moscone Center
"Pokémon XP": Pokémon Official Fan Fest & World Championships in SF (Aug. 28-30)

San Francisco will host Pokémon XP, a new official fan event running alongside the 2026 Pokémon World Championships, at the Moscone Center from Aug. 28-30, 2026. The event will offer panels, workshops, special guests, and a pop-up Pokémon Center store with exclusive merchandise. Pokémon XP ...

Sunday, September 6

SF’s “Head West” Marketplace at the Ferry Building (Every 1st Sunday)
Sunday, September 6 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Ferry Building
SF's "Head West" Marketplace at the Ferry Building (Every 1st Sunday)

Come for the Marketplace, stay for the experience! HEAD WEST is a marketplace for emerging + established local brands and small businesses. From hand-made ceramics to locally sourced vintage, there are always new categories of goods available to explore. Marketplaces becomes a destination to not ...Monthly

Saturday, September 12

The Box SF Artistica Creators Fest (Sept. 12-13)
Saturday, September 12 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*TICKETS NOT REQUIRED
| The Box SF
The Box SF Artistica Creators Fest (Sept. 12-13)

The Box SF’s Artistica Creators Fest (formerly known as Artists and Makers Fair) is a multi-day weekend event held monthly at the historic building located in the heart of San Francisco! Originally the William Randolph Hearst printing plant built in the 1920’s, The Box SF is now ...

Sunday, September 13

The Box SF Artistica Creators Fest (Sept. 12-13)
Sunday, September 13 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*TICKETS NOT REQUIRED
| The Box SF
The Box SF Artistica Creators Fest (Sept. 12-13)

The Box SF’s Artistica Creators Fest (formerly known as Artists and Makers Fair) is a multi-day weekend event held monthly at the historic building located in the heart of San Francisco! Originally the William Randolph Hearst printing plant built in the 1920’s, The Box SF is now ...

Friday, September 18

Castro Night Market 2026 Finale
Friday, September 18 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | 18th St & Castro St
Castro Night Market 2026 Finale

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

Saturday, September 26

The Box SF “Eat Me!” Artisan Food Fair (2026)
Saturday, September 26 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: *
*Tickets / Reservations are NOT required!
| The Box SF
The Box SF "Eat Me!" Artisan Food Fair (2026)

The Box SF presents EAT ME!, a monthly artisanal food fest, kicking off on January 10-11, 2026! Enjoy a flavorful weekend at The Box SF each month while exploring a wide selection of artisanal food products from local culinary vendors. “Eat Me!” Artisan Food Fair ...

Sunday, September 27

The Box SF “Eat Me!” Artisan Food Fair (2026)
Sunday, September 27 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: *
*Tickets / Reservations are NOT required!
| The Box SF
The Box SF "Eat Me!" Artisan Food Fair (2026)

The Box SF presents EAT ME!, a monthly artisanal food fest, kicking off on January 10-11, 2026! Enjoy a flavorful weekend at The Box SF each month while exploring a wide selection of artisanal food products from local culinary vendors. “Eat Me!” Artisan Food Fair ...

Sunday, October 4

SF’s “Head West” Marketplace at the Ferry Building (Every 1st Sunday)
Sunday, October 4 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Ferry Building
SF's "Head West" Marketplace at the Ferry Building (Every 1st Sunday)

Come for the Marketplace, stay for the experience! HEAD WEST is a marketplace for emerging + established local brands and small businesses. From hand-made ceramics to locally sourced vintage, there are always new categories of goods available to explore. Marketplaces becomes a destination to not ...Monthly

Saturday, October 10

The Box SF Artistica Creators Fest (Oct. 10-11)
Saturday, October 10 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*TICKETS NOT REQUIRED
| The Box SF
The Box SF Artistica Creators Fest (Oct. 10-11)

The Box SF’s Artistica Creators Fest (formerly known as Artists and Makers Fair) is a multi-day weekend event held monthly at the historic building located in the heart of San Francisco! Originally the William Randolph Hearst printing plant built in the 1920’s, The Box SF is now ...

Sunday, October 11

The Box SF Artistica Creators Fest (Oct. 10-11)
Sunday, October 11 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*TICKETS NOT REQUIRED
| The Box SF
The Box SF Artistica Creators Fest (Oct. 10-11)

The Box SF’s Artistica Creators Fest (formerly known as Artists and Makers Fair) is a multi-day weekend event held monthly at the historic building located in the heart of San Francisco! Originally the William Randolph Hearst printing plant built in the 1920’s, The Box SF is now ...

Saturday, October 24

The Box SF “Eat Me!” Artisan Food Fair (2026)
Saturday, October 24 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: *
*Tickets / Reservations are NOT required!
| The Box SF
The Box SF "Eat Me!" Artisan Food Fair (2026)

The Box SF presents EAT ME!, a monthly artisanal food fest, kicking off on January 10-11, 2026! Enjoy a flavorful weekend at The Box SF each month while exploring a wide selection of artisanal food products from local culinary vendors. “Eat Me!” Artisan Food Fair ...

Sunday, October 25

The Box SF “Eat Me!” Artisan Food Fair (2026)
Sunday, October 25 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: *
*Tickets / Reservations are NOT required!
| The Box SF
The Box SF "Eat Me!" Artisan Food Fair (2026)

The Box SF presents EAT ME!, a monthly artisanal food fest, kicking off on January 10-11, 2026! Enjoy a flavorful weekend at The Box SF each month while exploring a wide selection of artisanal food products from local culinary vendors. “Eat Me!” Artisan Food Fair ...

Sunday, November 1

SF’s “Head West” Marketplace at the Ferry Building (Every 1st Sunday)
Sunday, November 1 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Ferry Building
SF's "Head West" Marketplace at the Ferry Building (Every 1st Sunday)

Come for the Marketplace, stay for the experience! HEAD WEST is a marketplace for emerging + established local brands and small businesses. From hand-made ceramics to locally sourced vintage, there are always new categories of goods available to explore. Marketplaces becomes a destination to not ...Monthly

Friday, November 6

The Box SF Artistica Creators Fest (Nov. 6-7)
Friday, November 6 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*TICKETS NOT REQUIRED
| The Box SF
The Box SF Artistica Creators Fest (Nov. 6-7)

The Box SF’s Artistica Creators Fest (formerly known as Artists and Makers Fair) is a multi-day weekend event held monthly at the historic building located in the heart of San Francisco! Originally the William Randolph Hearst printing plant built in the 1920’s, The Box SF is now ...

Saturday, November 7

The Box SF Artistica Creators Fest (Nov. 6-7)
Saturday, November 7 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*TICKETS NOT REQUIRED
| The Box SF
The Box SF Artistica Creators Fest (Nov. 6-7)

The Box SF’s Artistica Creators Fest (formerly known as Artists and Makers Fair) is a multi-day weekend event held monthly at the historic building located in the heart of San Francisco! Originally the William Randolph Hearst printing plant built in the 1920’s, The Box SF is now ...

Saturday, November 14

The Box SF “Eat Me!” Artisan Food Fair (2026)
Saturday, November 14 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: *
*Tickets / Reservations are NOT required!
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The Box SF "Eat Me!" Artisan Food Fair (2026)

The Box SF presents EAT ME!, a monthly artisanal food fest, kicking off on January 10-11, 2026! Enjoy a flavorful weekend at The Box SF each month while exploring a wide selection of artisanal food products from local culinary vendors. “Eat Me!” Artisan Food Fair ...

Sunday, November 15

The Box SF “Eat Me!” Artisan Food Fair (2026)
Sunday, November 15 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: *
*Tickets / Reservations are NOT required!
| The Box SF
The Box SF "Eat Me!" Artisan Food Fair (2026)

The Box SF presents EAT ME!, a monthly artisanal food fest, kicking off on January 10-11, 2026! Enjoy a flavorful weekend at The Box SF each month while exploring a wide selection of artisanal food products from local culinary vendors. “Eat Me!” Artisan Food Fair ...

Sunday, December 6

SF’s Final “Head West” Marketplace of 2026 at the Ferry Building (Every 1st Sunday)
Sunday, December 6 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Ferry Building
SF's Final "Head West" Marketplace of 2026 at the Ferry Building (Every 1st Sunday)

Come for the Marketplace, stay for the experience! HEAD WEST is a marketplace for emerging + established local brands and small businesses. From hand-made ceramics to locally sourced vintage, there are always new categories of goods available to explore. Marketplaces becomes a destination to not ...Monthly

Saturday, December 12

The Box SF “Eat Me!” Artisan Food Fair (2026)
Saturday, December 12 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: *
*Tickets / Reservations are NOT required!
| The Box SF
The Box SF "Eat Me!" Artisan Food Fair (2026)

The Box SF presents EAT ME!, a monthly artisanal food fest, kicking off on January 10-11, 2026! Enjoy a flavorful weekend at The Box SF each month while exploring a wide selection of artisanal food products from local culinary vendors. “Eat Me!” Artisan Food Fair ...

Sunday, December 13

The Box SF “Eat Me!” Artisan Food Fair (2026)
Sunday, December 13 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: *
*Tickets / Reservations are NOT required!
| The Box SF
The Box SF "Eat Me!" Artisan Food Fair (2026)

The Box SF presents EAT ME!, a monthly artisanal food fest, kicking off on January 10-11, 2026! Enjoy a flavorful weekend at The Box SF each month while exploring a wide selection of artisanal food products from local culinary vendors. “Eat Me!” Artisan Food Fair ...