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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 2024.

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


San Francisco Oktoberfest Comedy Festival

Sun-Thu, September 29 – October 3, 2024 – SF’s brand new – very first (and only) Black-owned comedy club (The Function) – FREE – Get ready for five nights of laughs, rare Oktoberfest beers on tap, and unforgettable performances of top-tier comedians who usually grace the stages of Punchline, Cobb’s, or SF Sketchfest.

Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2024

Fri-Sun, October 4-6, 2024 – 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.

50th Annual Castro Street Fair

Sunday, October 6, 2024 – 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.

2024 San Francisco Fleet Week

October 7-14, 2024 – 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 11-13, 2024 highlighted by the Blue Angels buzzing the city.

SF’s World of Dumplings Food Festival

Saturday, October 12, 2024 – SF (FiDi) – FREE – A brand new food festival celebrates dumplings from around the world from 15+ restaurants, eating contests, cooking demos, a beer garden, and more.

2024 Italian Heritage Festival & Parade

Sunday, October 13, 2024 – 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. 

2024 Bearrison Street Fair

Sunday, October 13, 2024 – SF (SoMa) – FREE – Enjoy burly entertainment, including attendee competitions building off the fan-favorite wrestling stage and the buns-out deadlift competition.

2024 Indigenous Peoples Day

Monday, October 14, 2024 – SF (Yerba Buena) – FREE – Join the celebration of San Francisco’s Indigenous Peoples Day at Yerba Buena Gardens with Native American art, music and vendors. The program highlights the vastly diverse and talented community of Indigenous artists in the Bay Area, California and beyond.

2024 Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off

Monday, October 14, 2024 – 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 51st Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off –– the “Super Bowl of Weigh-Offs” –– in the World Pumpkin Capital, Half Moon Bay.

Castro Night Market

Friday, October 18, 2024 – SF (18th & Castro) – FREE – A brand new all-ages night market with merchants, local food vendors and entertainment launching October 2024 with six total events planned on the 3rd Friday of select months in the next year.

Potrero Hill R&B Festival 2024

Saturday, October 19, 2024 – 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.

2024 Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival

Sat-Sun, October 19-20, 2024 – 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.

Red Bull “Skyline” Skate Park Pop-Up atop SF’s Twin Peaks

Saturday, October 19, 2024 – SF – FREE – Red Bull is transforming this iconic lookout with 360° views into a “Skyline” skateboard competition with rainbow ramps and jumps over dumpsters. 10:30a to 3:30p-ish

Sunday Streets “Phoenix Day” Block Party Day 2024

Sunday, October 20, 2024 – 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 Annual Sandcastle Classic 2024

Saturday, October 26, 2024 – 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 “Kite by the Bay” Festival in the Park

Sunday, October 27, 2024 – SF (Candlestick Park) – FREE – Kite By The Bay is a free, family-friendly event and attendees are invited to bring kites or assemble and decorate kites that will be provided. The festival will also feature a free pumpkin patch, pumpkin painting, face painting, music by local DJ BeatsMe, and free food on a first come first serve basis.

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

Thursday, October 31, 2024 – SF (Downtown) – FREE – San Francisco’s first “entertainment zone” will transform into a Halloween haven for the city’s brand-new “Nightmare on Front Street” Halloween Block Party with DJs, live music, horror movie screenings, adult carnival games, and costume contests.

9 Awesome Trick-or-Treat Streets in San Francisco

Thursday, October 31, 2024 – SF (All Over) – FREE – Walk safely around on Halloween with 9 neighborhood trick-or-treat street closures.

 

 

 


Friday, January 31

SF’s “Black Outside” Bayview Night Market is Back (2025)
Friday, January 31 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP for latest updates
| 3rd and Yosemite Ave., Bayview District
SF's "Black Outside" Bayview Night Market is Back (2025)
Join us for our fourth Friday night market featuring delicious food, amazing retail vendors, live entertainment, and more The #BlackOutside Bayview Night Market is back and ready to host the best soul/carribbean food market in San Francisco! Join us for a night of great food, drinks, ...
SF Winter Wandering Festival (Jan. 31-Feb. 2)
Friday, January 31 – 7:30 pm | Cost: $120*
*General Admission
| Noe Valley Ministry
SF Winter Wandering Festival (Jan. 31-Feb. 2)
Three days of chamber music explore the human journey and its connections to place, space, and the imagination. WINTER JOURNEY Friday, January 31, 2025, 7:30pm, Noe Valley Ministry Franz Schubert – Winterreise A DARK MATTER Saturday, Febraury 1, 2025, 11:30am, Noe Valley Ministry Tōru Takemitsu – Equinox Gilad Cohen – A Dark Matter Addie Camsuzou – New ...

Saturday, February 1

Daly City’s 2nd Annual Lunar New Year Celebration (2025)
Saturday, February 1 – 10:00 am - Ends at 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE | 333 90th St.
Daly City's 2nd Annual Lunar New Year Celebration (2025)
Welcome to Daly City’s 2nd Annual Lunar New Year Celebration! Come join us for a day filled with cultural performances, delicious food, and fun activities to celebrate the Lunar New Year. The event will be held at 333 90th St, Daly City on February 1, 2025. Experience ...
Parks Conservancy “Fungus Fair” 2025 at Presidio Tunnel Tops (SF)
Saturday, February 1 – 10:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Registration is not required - feel free to drop by anytime between 10 a.m.-2 p.m.!
| Presidio Tunnel Tops
Parks Conservancy "Fungus Fair" 2025 at  Presidio Tunnel Tops (SF)
When: Saturday, February 1st, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: By the stairs outside the Field Station at Presidio Tunnel Tops in the Presidio of San Francisco Registration is not required–feel free to drop by anytime between 10 a.m.-2 p.m.! ...
2-for-1 Tix: “Rare Books San Francisco” 2025 Festival at Fort Mason (Feb. 1-2)
Saturday, February 1 – 10:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: $12.50*
*Funcheap shoppers - receive two for one entry with code FUNCHEAP (normally $25) for a two-day pass
| Fort Mason Center
2-for-1 Tix: "Rare Books San Francisco" 2025 Festival at Fort Mason (Feb. 1-2)

Rare Books San Francisco returns on February 1-2, 2025 and brings with it a Regency era flare in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the birth of revered English novelist Jane Austen (1775-1817). Get 2-for-1 tickets w/ code FUNCHEAP (Get a two-day pass for $12.50 ...

Sausalito Crab Festival (2025)
Saturday, February 1 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to attend; no tickets required with food available for purchase
| Clipper Yacht Harbor
Sausalito Crab Festival (2025)
The Sausalito Sustainable Waterfront Association (SSWA) is excited to announce the First Annual Sausalito Crab Festival, a community-focused event celebrating and supporting Sausalito’s hardworking crab fishing fleet! The festival will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Fish Restaurant ...
San Carlos Lunar New Year Celebration (2025)
Saturday, February 1 – 11:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Burton Park
San Carlos Lunar New Year Celebration (2025)
Welcome to the 2025 San Carlos Lunar New Year Celebration! Come celebrate Lunar New Year in San Carlos with traditional performances, delicious food, and festive activities for the whole family! Join us at Burton Park for a day filled with fun, food, and festivities to celebrate the Lunar ...
Lunar New Year x Black History Month 2025 Community Celebration
Saturday, February 1 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Oakland Asian Cultural Center
Lunar New Year x Black History Month 2025 Community Celebration
Join us on Saturday, February 1, 2025, as we partner with the Malonga Arts Residents Association (MARA), Eastwind Books of Berkeley, Marcus Books, and the Alameda County National Council of Negro Women for the Oakland Asian Cultural Center’s third annual Lunar New Year x Black History Month Community ...
Redwood City’s 14th Annual Lunar New Year Celebration (2025)
Saturday, February 1 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Redwood City Courthouse Square
Redwood City's 14th Annual Lunar New Year Celebration (2025)
Lunar New Year 14th Annual Lunar New Year Celebration Saturday, February 1, 2025 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Courthouse Square – map Free Museum Admission this day Redwood City, its Parks Recreation and Community Services Department, and partner Redwood City International will be hosting the 14th Annual Lunar New Year Celebration! Celebrate the ...
Fiesta Saturday w/ Food, Arcade & Live Music (Oakland)
Saturday, February 1 – 11:30 am - Ends at 11:59 pm | Cost: FREE | Plank
Fiesta Saturday w/ Food, Arcade & Live Music (Oakland)
Get ready to spice up your Saturdays with Fiesta Saturdays on February 1, 2025! First Saturday of the month with: Elote Tamales Beer Specials Street Tacos & Tortas Homemade Horchata (Original & Spiked) Latin Music Double Arcade Bonus Enjoy a vibrant celebration with specialty food & drinks, live music, and so much more! ...
Neo Lunar: Lunar New Year Reimagined (Oakland)
Saturday, February 1 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: $17.85*
*GA of $17.85 incl. $2.85 Fee - Limited Early Bird Tickets
| Oakstop
Neo Lunar: Lunar New Year Reimagined (Oakland)
NEO LUNAR: LNY REIMAGINED Slither into an immersive two-floor celebration where tradition meets Asian-futurism, produced by Baba’s House, The Laughing Gems, and Yăng Shēng. This Year of the Snake, NEO LUNAR brings together art, fashion, food, and performance in an in an experiential space with activities for ...
The Last Supper Party: Poetry and Music Series
Saturday, February 1 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Entry Free - Donations accepted
| Temo's Cafe
The Last Supper Party: Poetry and Music Series
Join us for the next installment of The Last Supper Party, featuring performances by Lorene Zarou-Zouzounis, Nyree Young, and Shizue Seigel curated by Kimi Sugioka at Temo’s Cafe! About The Last Supper Party Series Inspired by Fe Bongolan’s painting, this monthly series showcases diverse artists addressing social ...

Sunday, February 2

Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile
Sunday, February 2 – 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

2-for-1 Tix: “Rare Books San Francisco” 2025 Festival at Fort Mason (Feb. 1-2)
Sunday, February 2 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: $12.50*
*Funcheap shoppers - receive two for one entry with code FUNCHEAP (normally $25) for a two-day pass
| Fort Mason Center
2-for-1 Tix: "Rare Books San Francisco" 2025 Festival at Fort Mason (Feb. 1-2)

Rare Books San Francisco returns on February 1-2, 2025 and brings with it a Regency era flare in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the birth of revered English novelist Jane Austen (1775-1817). Get 2-for-1 tickets w/ code FUNCHEAP (Get a two-day pass for $12.50 ...

2025 Lunar New Year Celebration at SF’s Botanical Garden (GG Park)
2025 Lunar New Year Celebration at SF's Botanical Garden (GG Park)
Join us for a Lunar Celebration on Sunday, February 2 from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Participants of all ages can try your hand at traditional calligraphy, origami, and auspicious crafts for all ages! Dance along with festive performances – try your luck at our ...
SF’s 4th Annual “Puppy Bowl” Party at Wilder (Benefiting Muttville)
Sunday, February 2 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | 3154 Fillmore St
SF's 4th Annual "Puppy Bowl" Party at Wilder (Benefiting Muttville)
Join us at Wilder’s 4th Annual Puppy Bowl on Sunday, February 2, 12–3 PM! This fun-filled event features adoptable senior pups, tropical vibes, and cocktails while benefiting Muttville Senior Dog Rescue. Don’t miss the chance to enjoy pup cups for your furry friends, fun swag, ...
Thrive City’s “Lunar New Year Celebration” at Chase Center 2025)
Sunday, February 2 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Thrive City
Thrive City's "Lunar New Year Celebration" at Chase Center 2025)
Ring in the Year of the Snake with a celebration in Thrive City! Enjoy the vibrant colors, sounds, and flavors of Lunar New Year with family-friendly activities, delicious culinary delights, and exciting cultural performances! Celebrate health, luck, and prosperity and set the tone for a ...
Santa Clara 2025 Lunar New Year Celebration (Westfield Valley Fair)
Sunday, February 2 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE
| Westfield Valley Fair
Santa Clara 2025 Lunar New Year Celebration (Westfield Valley Fair)
Come celebrate the Year of the Snake with us! Our community day is free and open to the public. We welcome all to come enjoy the family-friendly performances, as we welcome the Year of the Snake. Sunday, February 2, 2025, 12pm-4pm Enjoy performances of Traditional Lion Dances, Ribbon ...

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

Friday, February 7

Lunar New Year-Tet Festival in San Jose (Feb. 7-9)
Friday, February 7 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Eastridge Mall
Lunar New Year-Tet Festival in San Jose (Feb. 7-9)
Celebrate the Year of the Snake & Our 10th Anniversary! 🧧Join the largest Lunar New Year-Tet Festival in San Jose at Eastridge Mall for a free weekend of live music, performances, carnival rides, lion dances, food vendors, games, and more! Dates: ...
2025 San Jose Lunar New Year “Tet Festival” (Feb. 7-9)
Friday, February 7 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Eastridge Mall
2025 San Jose Lunar New Year "Tet Festival" (Feb. 7-9)

It’s a holiday season! We, UStar Productions, proud to bring to you the largest Vietnamese Lunar New Year-Tet Festival in San Jose for 3 days on Friday Feb 7th from 3pm – 11pm and on Sat & Sun Feb 8th, 9th, from 11am – 11pm ...

Saturday, February 8

The Greatest $3, $5, and $10 Rummage Sale (Fremont)
Saturday, February 8 – 9:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Ohlone College Lot D and E
The Greatest $3, $5, and $10 Rummage Sale Saturday Feb 8, 2025   –   9:00am-2:00pm Your friendly neighborhood flea market is providing an event to support small businesses, garage sellers, and community connections! Every 2nd Saturday of the month. ...
SF City Job Fair 2025 (Golden Gate Park)
Saturday, February 8 – 10:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco County Fair Building
SF City Job Fair 2025 (Golden Gate Park)
SF Rec and Park present Cityside Job Fairs 2025 Attending Employers include: San Francisco Recreation & Parks Adult Probation Department City Administrator City Controller City College of San Francisco Department of Building Inspection Department of Emergency Management Department of Human Resources Department of Public Health Human Services Agency Juvenile Probation Department Office of the Assessor-Recorder SF Fire Department SF International Airport SF ...
The Wardrobe Project Flea (Rockridge BART)
Saturday, February 8 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Rockridge BART
The Wardrobe Project Flea (Rockridge BART)
A vintage and makers market featuring: vintage & y2k clothing, vintage home decor, vintage & handmade jewelry, flash tats, tooth gems, a photo booth, massive $1 & $5 bins, music & community organizations! Put on by Vintage & Modern consignment store The Wardrobe Project.
SF’s 2025 Free Lunar New Year Lion Dancing Festival at 19 Branch Libraries (Jan. 18-Feb. 8)
Saturday, February 8 – 10:15 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Public Library (All Branches)
SF's 2025 Free Lunar New Year Lion Dancing Festival at 19 Branch Libraries (Jan. 18-Feb. 8)

Celebrate the Year of the Snake with a lion dancing performance with Jing Mo Athletic Association. Learn more about Lunar New Year traditions, see a spectacular martial arts demonstration and touch a piece of lucky lettuce to start your year off right. The performances take ...

Joybound People & Pets presents: “Unleash the Love” Festival and Adopt-a-thon (Walnut Creek)
Joybound People & Pets presents: "Unleash the Love" Festival and Adopt-a-thon (Walnut Creek)
Joybound presents: Unleash the LOVE: Festival & Adopt-a-thon Saturday February 8, 2025 googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1681079905439-0'); }); ...
2025 San Jose Lunar New Year “Tet Festival” (Feb. 7-9)
Saturday, February 8 – 11:00 am - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Eastridge Mall
2025 San Jose Lunar New Year "Tet Festival" (Feb. 7-9)

It’s a holiday season! We, UStar Productions, proud to bring to you the largest Vietnamese Lunar New Year-Tet Festival in San Jose for 3 days on Friday Feb 7th from 3pm – 11pm and on Sat & Sun Feb 8th, 9th, from 11am – 11pm ...

Fix-it Fest: Free Community Repair Event (Berkeley)
Saturday, February 8 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 3:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*If you are planning to bring an item, please register it in advance if possible.
| Long Fellow Middle School,
Fix-it Fest: Free Community Repair Event (Berkeley)
Join us for the third BUSD Fix-it Fest, a free community event! Learn to repair your broken items, help reduce waste in our community and care for the earth.   We will provide a workspace, tools, and guidance from a volunteer “Repair Coach” to help you disassemble, troubleshoot, ...
Sausalito’s 10th Annual Souper Bowl (Soup Tasting Festival)
Saturday, February 8 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 4:30 pm | Cost: $25 | Downtown Sausalito
Sausalito's 10th Annual Souper Bowl (Soup Tasting Festival)
Date: Saturday, February 8, 2025 Time: 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Where: All over Sausalito! Purchase a tasting wristband, so you can visit participating restaurants to taste soup and then vote on your favorite! Cost: $25 Tickets: Wristbands are on SALE NOW!
SF Centre Celebrates Lunar New Year w/ 60′ Golden Snake (2024)
Saturday, February 8 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free
| San Francisco Centre
SF Centre Celebrates Lunar New Year w/ 60' Golden Snake (2024)
San Francisco Centre Celebrates Lunar New Year with a Lion Dance Featuring a Distinctive 60-Foot Golden Snake — One of the First of its Kind in the U.S. Celebrate the Year of the Snake February 8 with Free Entertainment, Red Envelope Giveaways and Vouchers to Shake ...

Sunday, February 9

Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile
Sunday, February 9 – 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

2025 Sunset Lunar New Year Festival
Sunday, February 9 – 10:00 am - Ends at 1:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Sunset Mercantile (Outer Sunset)
2025 Sunset Lunar New Year Festival
2025 Sunset Lunar New Year Festival Sunday, February 9 – 10AM-1:30PM 37th Avenue at Ortega to Quintara Join Sunset Mercantile Feb 9th as we celebrate Lunar New Year at our weekly Farmers Market, in collaboration with the Sunset Chinese Cultural District and community partners with special activities, music, performances, and ...
2025 San Jose Lunar New Year “Tet Festival” (Feb. 7-9)
Sunday, February 9 – 11:00 am - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Eastridge Mall
2025 San Jose Lunar New Year "Tet Festival" (Feb. 7-9)

It’s a holiday season! We, UStar Productions, proud to bring to you the largest Vietnamese Lunar New Year-Tet Festival in San Jose for 3 days on Friday Feb 7th from 3pm – 11pm and on Sat & Sun Feb 8th, 9th, from 11am – 11pm ...

Free “Super Bowl Fan Fest” at Levi’s Stadium (Free for Verizon Customers Only)
Free "Super Bowl Fan Fest" at Levi's Stadium (Free for Verizon Customers Only)
Verizon Super Bowl Fan Fest is coming to Levi’s Stadium for Super Bowl LIX, on Sunday, February 9, 2025, from 1:30-7:00 p.m. PT. Verizon will give fans the opportunity to enjoy a day of activities and then watch the Super Bowl live on the big ...
3rd Annual Oakland Lantern Festival + Night Market (2025)
Sunday, February 9 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Pacific Renaissance Plaza Fountain
3rd Annual Oakland Lantern Festival + Night Market (2025)

📣SAVE THE DATE📣: Sunday Feb 9, 2025, 3-8PM will be our 3rd Annual Lantern Festival in Oakland Chinatown! The year of the wood snake is a magical time of wisdom and collective transformation ✨🐍— come to Chinatown to celebrate the new year in an evening ...

Thursday, February 13

“Love Bites” Valentine’s Food + Wine Fest at SF’s Ferry Building (2025)
"Love Bites" Valentine's Food + Wine Fest at SF's Ferry Building (2025)
Love Bites! Celebrate your love of San Francisco with an evening of gourmet bites, wines, music and art activities at the Ferry Building! The event proceeds benefit Foodwise, the nonprofit operator of the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market and education programs for eaters of all ages. Eat and drink your ...

Saturday, February 15

Black History Month Joy Fest at South SF (2025)
Saturday, February 15 – 1:00 am - Ends at 2:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free and open to the public
| South San Francisco Public Library
Black History Month Joy Fest at South SF (2025)
Celebrate Black History Month with Joy Fest Saturday, February 15, 2025 | 1pm-2pm 1:00 PM – Lyrical Joy (Adults) Opening and Black History Month message by Mayor Eddie Flores. Hosted by J. R. Rice, MC, spoken word artist, teacher, and author of Broken Pencils. Musical selections by BB ...
Sunnyvale OMG Lantern Festival 2025 (Feb. 15-16)
Saturday, February 15 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | 345 West McKinley Ave.
Sunnyvale OMG Lantern Festival 2025 (Feb. 15-16)
Join us on Feb.15th, and Feb. 16th at City line Sunnyvale (345 West McKinley Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086), and have fun! The 2025 Sunnyvale OMG Lantern Festival, where ancient traditions and modern festivities come together to create a unique and memorable experience. At the event, you ...
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 ...

SF’s “World Naked Bike Ride” Protest + “Love Parade” Across GG Bridge (2025)
Saturday, February 15 – 11:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*A Big Smile Is The Only Ticket You Need.
| Rincon “Cupid’s Arrow” Park
SF's "World Naked Bike Ride" Protest + "Love Parade" Across GG Bridge (2025)
11am Gathering | 12pm/Noon Start  Rincon “Cupid’s Arrow” Park, The Embarcadero & Folsom Street, San Francisco, California 94105 Approx 2:30pm Finish in The Castro for AfterParty at WNBRist & #NudistWelcomingMerchants. Some automobilists park vehicles near The Embarcadero/Start; others park in The Castro for convenience. ...
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 ...
Lunar New Year Celebration: Lion Dance & Performances (Emeryville)
Saturday, February 15 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Bay Street Plaza
Celebrate Lunar New Year 2025 with us! Join Bay Street Emeryville on Saturday, February 15th and experience the joy of Chinese culture. The Year of the Dragon 2025 invites us to embrace change, development and new opportunities and this celebration will not disappoint. Experience the traditional artforms ...
Lunar New Year Celebration at The Crossing (SF)
Saturday, February 15 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The Crossing at East Cut
Lunar New Year Celebration at The Crossing (SF)
Let’s welcome in the Year of the Snake at our Lunar New Year Celebration! Join us for this lucky event filled with lion dancing and festivities. Celebrate with family and friends right before you head off to the Chinese Yew Year parade, which starts just a ...
SF’s 2025 Chinese New Year Parade, Fireworks & Drone Show: Route + Full Details
Saturday, February 15 – 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 $38
| Chinatown
SF's 2025 Chinese New Year Parade, Fireworks & Drone Show: Route + Full Details
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

Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile
Sunday, February 16 – 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

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, February 20

SF’s Noise Pop Music & Arts Festival 2025 (Feb. 20 – Mar. 2)
SF's Noise Pop Music & Arts Festival 2025 (Feb. 20 - Mar. 2)

Noise Pop Festival returns February 20th – March 2nd, 2025. After 32 years of championing independent arts and culture, Noise Pop Festival has since blossomed into a 10 day, 160+ band, 80+ event, 25+ venue music and arts festival that remains a staple in the ...

Saturday, February 22

Oakland Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade (2025)
Saturday, February 22 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Madison Park
Oakland Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade (2025)
2025 Lunar New Year Parade Year of the Snake  SAVE THE DATE! FEBRUARY 22th, 2025 10 AM – 4 PM 3nd Annual OCIC Lunar New Year Parade Our 2023 parade was Oakland Chinatown’s first Lunar New Year Parade in more than 50 years, and we aim to continue that tradition. We’re ...
Pier 23 Cafe Pop-Up Book Fair (SF)
Saturday, February 22 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Pier 23 Cafe
Pier 23 Cafe Pop-Up Book Fair (SF)
Discover local independent authors. Join us for a special Pop-Up Book fair celebrating talented local authors. Meet the writers behind the stories, get your favorite books signed, and enjoy the stunning waterfront views. ...
SF’s Chinatown Lunar New Year Dumpling Party (2025)
Saturday, February 22 – 5:00 pm | Cost: $10.38*
*General Admission incl. $2.38 Fee
| Donaldina Cameron House
SF's Chinatown Lunar New Year Dumpling Party (2025)
Join Dear Community for a joyous celebration of Lunar New Year and our 4th anniversary! This special event brings together culture, connection, and community. Dear Community: 4th Anniversary Dumpling Party February 22, 2025 – 5PM-7:30PM Cameron House 920 Sacramento Street $8, covers dumplings and non-alcoholic beverages. Celebrate the Lunar New ...

Sunday, February 23

Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile
Sunday, February 23 – 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

Friday, February 28

2025 Pacific Orchid Exposition “Orchids in the Clouds” in GG Park (Feb. 28-Mar 2)
2025 Pacific Orchid Exposition "Orchids in the Clouds" in GG Park (Feb. 28-Mar 2)

There will be thousands of orchid flowers and plants on display, with judging from the American Orchid Society, as well as plants for sale from members of the San Francisco Orchid Society as well as 20+ local, national & international nurseries. Hands-on demonstrations will be ...

Saturday, March 1

2025 Pacific Orchid Exposition “Orchids in the Clouds” in GG Park (Feb. 28-Mar 2)
2025 Pacific Orchid Exposition "Orchids in the Clouds" in GG Park (Feb. 28-Mar 2)

There will be thousands of orchid flowers and plants on display, with judging from the American Orchid Society, as well as plants for sale from members of the San Francisco Orchid Society as well as 20+ local, national & international nurseries. Hands-on demonstrations will be ...

Children’s Dental Health Fair “Give Kids a Smile” (SF)
Saturday, March 1 – 9:00 am - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Please RSVP
| University of the Pacific School of Dentistry
Children's Dental Health Fair "Give Kids a Smile" (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 Cleanings Fluoride treatment Educational ...

Sunday, March 2

2025 Pacific Orchid Exposition “Orchids in the Clouds” in GG Park (Feb. 28-Mar 2)
2025 Pacific Orchid Exposition "Orchids in the Clouds" in GG Park (Feb. 28-Mar 2)

There will be thousands of orchid flowers and plants on display, with judging from the American Orchid Society, as well as plants for sale from members of the San Francisco Orchid Society as well as 20+ local, national & international nurseries. Hands-on demonstrations will be ...

SF’s 2025 Lunar New Year Snake Statue “Parade” (Jan. 18 – Mar. 2)
Sunday, March 2 – All Day | Cost: FREE | Union Square Park
SF's 2025 Lunar New Year Snake Statue "Parade" (Jan. 18 - Mar. 2)

January 29, 2025, marks the first day of the Year of the Snake. The Chinese Chamber of Commerce of San Francisco proudly presents this year’s Zodiac on Parade featuring the Snake. The public art project, which was introduced in 2021, will display two Snake Statues ...

SF’s Noise Pop Music & Arts Festival 2025 (Feb. 20 – Mar. 2)
SF's Noise Pop Music & Arts Festival 2025 (Feb. 20 - Mar. 2)

Noise Pop Festival returns February 20th – March 2nd, 2025. After 32 years of championing independent arts and culture, Noise Pop Festival has since blossomed into a 10 day, 160+ band, 80+ event, 25+ venue music and arts festival that remains a staple in the ...

Tuesday, March 4

SF’s Mardi Gras & Fat Tuesday Parade & Festival in the Fillmore 2025*
Tuesday, March 4 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required. Capacity Limited.
| Fillmore Center Plaza
SF's Mardi Gras & Fat Tuesday Parade & Festival in the Fillmore 2025*
San Francisco’s annual Fat Tuesday festival in the Fillmore will most likely return in 2025, but details have not yet been announced as of 1/24/25. This event is held annually on Fat Tuesday which is March 4, 2025. > Find below details for the 2024 festival. We’ll ...
Grace Cathedral’s Carnivale, a Mardi Gras Masquerade (2025)
Grace Cathedral's Carnivale, a Mardi Gras Masquerade (2025)
Celebrate Carnivale with Grace Cathedral on Mardi Gras, March 4, 2025 and shine your light on their mission for one of the best nights of the year. Carnivale is a triumph of love, hope and unity. Your generosity makes a big impact. On Tuesday, March 4, 2025 ...

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

Saturday, March 8

SF Public Works’ “Arbor Day Fair” + Free Compost Giveaway (2025)
Saturday, March 8 – 9:00 am - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP
| Civic Center Secondary School yard
SF Public Works' "Arbor Day Fair" + Free Compost Giveaway (2025)
You are invited to San Francisco Public Works’ Arbor Day Fair! Bring your friends and family for a few hours of fun, hands-on activities, and info booths on urban environmental education. This event is rain-or-shine. Activities and Vendors: Info booths Bucket truck rides Kid-friendly games and activities Build your own ...

Friday, March 14

2025 Mexica New Year Festival in San Jose (March 14-16)
Friday, March 14 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Emma Prusch Farm Regional Park
2025 Mexica New Year Festival in San Jose (March 14-16)

Calpulli Tonalehqueh hosts the largest Azteca Mexica New Year Ceremony & Celebration in the nation. Join us for the 27th Annual Mexica New Year, March 14-16, 2025 for a weekend filled with Native traditional dancers, a sunrise ceremony, arts & crafts market and delicious food. Please ...

Saturday, March 15

2025 Mexica New Year Festival in San Jose (March 14-16)
Saturday, March 15 – 6:00 am - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Emma Prusch Farm Regional Park
2025 Mexica New Year Festival in San Jose (March 14-16)

Calpulli Tonalehqueh hosts the largest Azteca Mexica New Year Ceremony & Celebration in the nation. Join us for the 27th Annual Mexica New Year, March 14-16, 2025 for a weekend filled with Native traditional dancers, a sunrise ceremony, arts & crafts market and delicious food. Please ...

Dublin’s St. Patrick’s Day Festival & Parade 2025 (March 15-16)
Saturday, March 15 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Dublin Civic Center
Dublin's St. Patrick’s Day Festival & Parade 2025 (March 15-16)

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 ...

2025 “FOG Holi” Festival of Colors (Fremont)
Saturday, March 15 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: $5*
*Early Bird $5 until March 5 $6 from March 6 to 15
| Washington High School (Fremont)
2025 "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 ...

Sunday, March 16

2025 Mexica New Year Festival in San Jose (March 14-16)
Sunday, March 16 – 9:00 am - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Emma Prusch Farm Regional Park
2025 Mexica New Year Festival in San Jose (March 14-16)

Calpulli Tonalehqueh hosts the largest Azteca Mexica New Year Ceremony & Celebration in the nation. Join us for the 27th Annual Mexica New Year, March 14-16, 2025 for a weekend filled with Native traditional dancers, a sunrise ceremony, arts & crafts market and delicious food. Please ...

Dublin’s St. Patrick’s Day Festival 2025 (March 15-16)
Sunday, March 16 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Dublin Civic Center
Dublin's St. Patrick’s Day Festival 2025 (March 15-16)

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 22

80,000 Free Tulips Are Coming to SF’s Union Square (2025)
Saturday, March 22 – 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 (2025)
Flower Bulb Day is coming to America. We will return on March 22, 2025, 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 ...
2025 San Francisco Sail Grand Prix (March 22-23)
2025 San Francisco Sail Grand Prix (March 22-23)

High speed, high tech, high drama in San Francisco The second installment of March’s American double header, the fan favorite location of San Francisco promises a racing masterclass against the iconic backdrop of the Golden Gate Bridge on March 22-23, 2025 Hosting more boat-on-boat racing ...

Sunday, March 23

2025 San Francisco Sail Grand Prix (March 22-23)
2025 San Francisco Sail Grand Prix (March 22-23)

High speed, high tech, high drama in San Francisco The second installment of March’s American double header, the fan favorite location of San Francisco promises a racing masterclass against the iconic backdrop of the Golden Gate Bridge on March 22-23, 2025 Hosting more boat-on-boat racing ...

Tuesday, April 1

SF’s 47th Annual “St. Stupid’s Day” Parade (2025)
Tuesday, April 1 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*This is DIY. It will probably happen, but all the details might change
| Embarcadero Plaza (Formerly Justin Herman Plaza)
SF's 47th Annual "St. Stupid's Day" Parade (2025)
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. 47th Annual St. Stupid’s Day Parade* Tuesday, April 1, 2025 | Noon Downtown San Francisco FREE – Midweek parades – typically ...

Sunday, April 13

Spring Festival: Carnival Games, Petting Zoo & More (Menlo Park)
Sunday, April 13 – 11:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Springline Menlo Park
Spring Festival: Carnival Games, Petting Zoo & More (Menlo Park)
Hop into Spring at Springline Menlo Park! Join us for a FREE fun-filled day of live music, face painting, petting zoo, carnival games and delicious food at Springline Menlo Park! Bring your friends and family to enjoy the festive atmosphere and take part in the various ...

Sunday, April 20

SF’s Easter In the Park & Hunky Jesus Contest 2025 (Dolores Park)
Sunday, April 20 – 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 2025 (Dolores Park)
The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence host their annual Easter in the Park on April 20, 2025. The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence are expected to host their Annual Easter in the Park celebration on April 20, 2025. Please note that their Easter Celebration has not yet been ...

Saturday, June 7

“Pet- Palooza” Festival 2025: Paws, Leis, and Tropical Days (Alameda)
Saturday, June 7 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Marina Village Veterinary
"Pet- Palooza" Festival 2025: Paws, Leis, and Tropical Days (Alameda)
Get ready for an unforgettable celebration of pets, wellness, and community at Marina Village Veterinary’s annual Pet-Palooza! This year’s theme, Paws, Leis, and Tropical Days, promises vibrant tropical vibes, educational opportunities, and fun for the whole family. Pet-Palooza – Paws, Leis, and Tropical Days Saturday, June 7, 2025 | ...