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San Francisco April Festivals & Street Fairs

Here’s a round-up of April’s best events including Holi celebrations, Windmill Festivals, Cherry Blossom Festivals & more!
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Here’s a round-up of fun and fabulous April festivals, street fairs, and events including festive Holi celebrations, 420 at Hippe Hill, free National Parks Day, Cherry Blossom festivals, awesome celestial events, and more you can look forward to this April 2024.

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

2024 St. Stupid’s Day Parade

April 1, 2024 – SF (Downtown) – FREE – Noon – A weird and wild DIY street parade through downtown. If April 1st is on a weekend, this “wonderfully idiotic tradition” (Broke Ass Stuart) typically starts at the “pointy building” aka the Transamerica Buildin (if it falls on the weekday, then it starts at Embarcadero Plaza) often with a doggie diner head floats, chants of “No More Chants” silly costumes and an all the meaningless fun you’d expect from a city filled with fun weirdos.

2024 Renegade Craft Fair Market at Fort Mason

April 6-7, 2024 – SF (Fort Mason) – FREE* ($5 suggested donation) – Shop from over 250 artists at Renegade San Francisco featuring the best craft designers, artists, and creatives from SF and beyond, plus food trucks on site.

San Francisco Chocolate Salon and Festival 2024

April 7, 2024 – SF (Golden Gate Park) – $25 – At the International Chocolate Festival, enjoy tastings from a wide array of artisan, gourmet & premium chocolate, plus demonstrations, chef and author talks.

2024 Holi Festival at City Center

April 7, 2024 – San Ramon – FREE – Join the family-friendly Holi celebration with its traditional throwing of colors, plus all the fun activities that make for the many pleasures of the day: live music, traditional dance performances, henna tattoos, and much more.

Partial Solar Eclipse Over San Francisco

April 8, 2024 – Bay Area – FREE – Take a moment out of your day to look up and see a partial eclipse over the San Francisco Bay Area. It will look like someone has taken a bite out of the sun.

2024 Cesar Chavez Day Parade & Festival

April 13, 2024 – SF (Mission Dist.) – FREE – Be a part of the largest event honoring Cesar Chavez in Northern California with a big festival and parade.

2024 Non Stop Bhangra’s Holi Festival Of Colors

April 13, 2024 – Oakland – $30 – Join in for a one-of-a-kind Holi celebration. Welcome spring under the open sky, doused in color, enjoying delicious food & drinks, surrounded by friends while dancing nonstop. New for 2024, enjoy extended hours with an outdoor afterparty continuing the dance festivities.

SF’s 2024 Cherry Blossom Festival 

April 13-21, 2024 – SF (Japantown) – FREE – One of the largest Cherry Blossom festivals in the country, San Francisco celebrates for two weekends, April 13-14 and April 20-21, culminating in a grand parade on the final Sunday of the festival.

Free National Parks Day

April 20, 2024 – All of USA – FREE – Enjoy free entry to all national parks and monuments including Muir Woods and Yosemite National Park, and free admission aboard all of the historic vessels at the Hyde Street Pier of SF’s Maritime National Historical Park.

SF’s 420 Celebration at Hippie Hill – CANCELED FOR 204

CANCELED FOR 2024 April 20, 2024 – SF (Golden Gate Park) – FREE – 420 at Hippie Hill is a well-known San Francisco tradition, bringing tens of thousands of people from all over to Robin William Meadow (formerly Sharon Meadow) in Golden Gate Park to celebrate the right to use cannabis. The festival has evolved from unpermitted and unofficial to a full-blown free festival with DJs, yoga, guided meditation, ecstatic dance, a stretch session, sound healing, and more.

SF’s World Naked Earth Day Bike Ride 2024

April 20, 2024 – SF (Rincon Park) – FREE – Be on the lookout as The World Naked Bike Ride rolls through San Francisco.

2024 Lyrid Meteor Shower Peaks

April 21, 2024 – Bay Area – FREE – Look up for your chance to see The Lyrids which are known for their fast and bright meteors.

2024 San Francisco Earth Day Festival

April 21, 2024 – SF (Bayview Hunters Point) – FREE – Celebrate Mother Earth with hands-on Earth Day workshops on ways to reduce waste, create organic gardens, eat clean, and much more plus multi-cultural music performances all day long.

Free Drive-Movie Night

April 25, 2024 – San Jose & Concord – FREE – The West Wind Drive-In Theaters in Concord & San Jose offer a Customer Appreciation Night with music, games, and of course, free movies.

2024 Dutch “King’s Day” Windmill Festival

April 27, 2024 – SF (Golden Gate Park) – FREE – Drape yourself in orange and head to the giant Murphy Windmill in Golden Gate Park to celebrate all things Dutch with traditional Dutch games, flea market, Dutch food, beer, music & more.

17th Annual DogFest

April 27, 2024 – SF (Duboce Park) – FREE – DogFest 2024 is a mutt-tastic festival at one of the most dog-friendly parks in the city and the biggest dog event in San Francisco.

40th Annual Cupertino Cherry Blossom Festival

April 27-28, 2024 – Cupertino – FREE – Over two days, explore Japanese cultural exhibits like ikebana, swords, bonsai, Suiseki, and koi, live entertainment including Taiko drum, dancers, martial arts and live music, taste delicious Japanese cuisine, children activities and a play area with a petting zoo and pony rides, plus Japanese cultural demonstrations like tea ceremony, origami, calligraphy, and Soroban.

Golden Gate Park Band’s Free Symphony in the Park

April 28 – October 1, 2024 – SF (Golden Gate Park) – FREE – Golden Gate Park’s 30-piece symphony has been playing free concerts in Golden Gate Park since 1882. Many concerts feature music of specific nationalities or cultures, including costumed guest performances from dancers, singers, and speakers, who will enlighten and entertain.


Sunday, January 5

“Wild in Marin” 5th Annual Fungus Festival
Sunday, January 5 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: $29 | Mill Valley Community Center
"Wild in Marin" 5th Annual Fungus Festival
Wild In Marin — Fifth Annual Fungus Festival! The Mycological Society of Marin proudly presents the 5th Annual Wild in Marin Fungus Festival. Dive into the fascinating world of fungi with science, food, exhibits and engaging speakers—an experience like no other! Speaker Presentations Eugenia Bone author of ‘Have a ...
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Wednesday, January 8

SF’s Mayoral Inauguration Celebration for Daniel Lurie (Civic Center Plaza)
Wednesday, January 8 – 11:00 am - Ends at 12:30 am | Cost: FREE | Civic Center Plaza
SF's Mayoral Inauguration Celebration for Daniel Lurie (Civic Center Plaza)
Mayoral Inauguration Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025: Mayor Lurie will be sworn in at an event in Civic Center Plaza and City Hall. The swearing-in activities in Civic Center will begin at 11 a.m. and conclude at approximately 12:30 p.m. The following street closures will be required: ...

SF’s First Chintown Night Market of 2025 (Mayor Inauguration Day)
Wednesday, January 8 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Grant btwn. Sacramento and Jackson (Chinatown)
SF's First Chintown Night Market of 2025 (Mayor Inauguration Day)
Following the official inauguration events at Civic Center earlier in the day, Daniel Lurie invites you to a historic Chinatown Night Market & Community Festival in honor of Daniel Lurie’s inauguration as the 46th Mayor of San Francisco! Join us and our partner @bechinatown on Wednesday, ...
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Saturday, January 18

Lunar New Year “Good Luck” Parade (SF)
Saturday, January 18 – 3:30 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Balboa & 35th
Lunar New Year "Good Luck" Parade (SF)
The Richmond District’s First-Ever Lunar New Year Parade Celebrate the Year of the Snake with the Richmond’s first-ever Lunar New Year Parade! Schools, community groups, businesses, and artists are invited to participate in this historic celebration by showcasing their creativity and spirit. Join us on ...
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Saturday, January 25

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

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

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Sunday, January 26

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

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

“Glowfari” 2024 Lights Festival at Oakland Zoo (Final Day)
Sunday, January 26 – 4:30 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: $26.50*
*Adult admission tickets start at $26.50; The Zoo is using dynamic pricing, so ticket prices will vary based on date and time and purchase date. Buy early. Tickets do sell out in advance.
 | Oakland Zoo
"Glowfari" 2024 Lights Festival at Oakland Zoo (Final Day)

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

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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

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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: ...
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Saturday, February 8

Joybound People & Pets presents: “Unleash the Love” Festival and Adopt-a-thon (Walnut Creek)
Saturday, February 8 – 11:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*We kindly ask that you consider a donation which will further support our mission to unleash happiness for more people and pets.
 | Joybound People & Pets
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'); }); ...
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Saturday, February 15

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

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

2025 Festival of Olives (Sonoma)
Saturday, February 15 – 11:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE ENTRY - RSVP Recommended
 | Jacuzzi Family Vineyards
2025 Festival of Olives (Sonoma)
This is a free public event – but RSVPs are encouraged! Join us on Saturday, February 15th, from 11 am to 3 pm, to celebrate the gem of the Mediterranean, OLIVES. Drop by Jacuzzi Family Vineyards anytime between 11-3pm and delight in a curated selection of artisanal ...
2025 Chinese New Year Parade: Route + Full Details (San Francisco)
Saturday, February 15 – 5:15 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to watch (standing room or bring your chair); official parade bleacher seats start at $38
 | Chinatown
2025 Chinese New Year Parade: Route + Full Details (San Francisco)
Named one of the world’s top ten parades, the Chinese New Year Parade in San Francisco is the largest celebration of its kind outside of Asia. It was started in the 1860s and takes place the weekend of the Chinese New Year Community Street Fair ...
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Sunday, February 16

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

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

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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

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Saturday, March 15

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