Here’s a round-up of fun and fabulous April festivals, street fairs, and events including festive Cherry Blossom festivals, Easter celebrations, Earth Day and more you can look forward to this April 2026.
> We’ll be updating this guide with more April events soon!
April 1, 2026* – SF (Downtown) – FREE – Noon – A weird and wild DIY street parade through downtown. This “wonderfully idiotic tradition” parades through San Francisco often with a doggie diner head floats, chants of “No More Chants,” silly costumes and all the meaningless fun you’d expect from a city filled with fun weirdos. *Please note that this is an annual San Francisco tradition, and although, details have not yet been announced yet (as of 2/28/26), we expect it to happen again in 2026.
April 4-5, 2026 – SF (Diamond Heights) – FREE – San Francisco’s grandest Easter tradition lights up the city’s largest cross overnight before early risers gather at dawn atop the city’s highest peak for a scenic, non-denominational sunrise service.
April 5, 2026 – SF (Dolores Park) – FREE – Join the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence for their free, day-long Easter in the Park celebration featuring a family-friendly egg hunt, live drag and trans performances, and the legendary Hunky Jesus and Foxy Mary contests.
April 5, 2026 – SF (Potrero Hill) – FREE* ($10-20 donations are requested) – Watch dozens of contestants risk humiliation and serious injury racing their big wheels (those giant plastic tricycles from when we were kids – no rubber wheels allowed) down the crazy curvy Vermont & 20th streets – the actual curviest street in SF – on Easter Sunday, all for glory.
April 9, 2026 – Nob Hill (California St & Gough St) – FREE – A twice-yearly celestial spectacle aligns the rising sun perfectly down California Street, casting a golden glow toward the iconic San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge and creating a stunning photo opportunity for early risers.
April 10 – Sept. 27, 2026 – 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.
April 11, 2026 – SF (Mission Dist.) – FREE – Be a part of the largest event honoring labor and civil rights leader Cesar E. ChavezCesar Chavez in Northern California with a parade, and big festival with live performances, a lowrider car show and more.
April 11-19, 2026 – SF (Japantown) – FREE – One of the largest Cherry Blossom festivals in the country, San Francisco celebrates for two weekends, April 11-12 and April 18-19, culminating in a grand parade on the final Sunday of the festival.
April 20, 2026 – 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. The 2026 info has yet to be announced (the permitted 2024 festival was cancelled), but if there’s one thing you can count on, is people to show up anyway and celebrate.
April 23, 2026 – San Jose & Concord – FREE – The West Wind Drive-In Theaters in Concord & San Jose offer a Customer Appreciation Night with music, bounce houses, games, and of course, free movies.
April 25, 2026 – 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.
April 25, 2026 – SF (Duboce Park) – FREE – DogFest is a mutt-tastic festival at one of the most dog-friendly parks in the city and the biggest dog event in San Francisco.
April 25, 2026 – SF (Polk Gulch) – FREE – Like a mini Hardly Strictly Bluegrass taking over an entire neighborhood, Pickin’ on the Polk is a free 10-hour block party transforms Polk Street into an all-day bluegrass, jazz, rock and electronic festival.
April 25-26, 2026– Cupertino – FREE – Over two days, explore Japanese cultural exhibits like ikebana, swords, bonsai, 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 Shogi.
April 26, 2026 – SF (Marina Green) – FREE – Opening Day on the Bay marks the official start of the San Francisco boating season, and typically shows off over 100 historic workboats, fireboats, towboats, and classic and contemporary craft.
Thursday, October 15 – 12:30 pm - Ends at 1:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
The 2026 Yerba Buena Gardens Festival hosts a full lineup of free outdoor music, theater, circus, dance, poetry, and children’s programs. The Festival opens on Saturday, May 9, 2026 with Hermán Olivera y Orquesta Taíno to kick off its 26th season. The Festival features over 100 free ...
Trick-or-treat to the beat at Third Thursdays on Treat.
This month’s Halloween-themed night market will feature live taiko drumming, a pumpkin patch, and a python photo op! Gather your ghouls and join us October 15, 5-9 PM, at 957 Treat Ave in San Francisco.
Third Thursdays on ...
Art and nature enthusiasts from all over the region flock to Oakland’s Lake Merritt to immerse themselves in the must-see 15th Anniversary Autumn Lights Festival, a one-of-a-kind interactive art experience that is always the talk of the town. We invite you to celebrate our 15th ...
The United Nations Association Film Festival (UNAFF) is pleased to announce the program for its 29th edition, PASSION FOR CHANGE. From Oct. 15–25, 2026, in Palo Alto, East Palo Alto, San Francisco and at Stanford University, UNAFF will present 60 global documentary films.
Students are encouraged ...
Join us Thursday October 15 for amazing food, drinks, retail, and artisan vendors! Admission is free and we welcome everyone at this family-friendly night market. The Haunted Halloween Hoopla at Fifty Vara is a destination for all ages and abilities. Expect fun music and amazing ...
Thursday, October 15 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Downtown Millbrae
Spend your summer nights in Downtown Millbrae at Beats, Brews & Vines, a free outdoor concert series featuring live music, local food, and refreshing drinks! Join us every third Thursday from August through October, 6:00–8:00 PM, at Broadway & Hillcrest. 2026 Beats, Brews & Vines ...
Forget the guilt trip, the Green Film Festival of San Francisco, the mischievous, tree-hugging cousin of the 29 year old SF IndieFest, returns Oct 15-22, 2026 to prove that saving the planet doesn’t have to feel like homework. We’ve ditched the doom-and-gloom documentaries that make ...
Thursday, October 15 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm |
Cost: $12.51 | The Gardens at Lake Merritt
KAJE’s Creative’s presents ACCOUTREMENTS, a limited-edition art offering featuring three works by three artists of the collective: Deidre Marin’s Lady in Red—Hot Purple (2025), Jalila Bell’s Auntie Face (2023), and Kaylah Marin’s Papa Legba (2016).
Each ACCOUTREMENTS offering brings together three 8 × 10 signed art ...
Art and nature enthusiasts from all over the region flock to Oakland’s Lake Merritt to immerse themselves in the must-see 15th Anniversary Autumn Lights Festival, a one-of-a-kind interactive art experience that is always the talk of the town. We invite you to celebrate our 15th ...
Are you ready for some football? Kick off a weekend of big games—including Cal’s home matchup with Wake Forest and culminating with the 49ers on Monday Night Football—by joining fellow fans and scholars of the game for an afternoon with award-winning sports columnist Peter King. ...
Friday, October 16 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Chilpancingo Park
Pleasant Hill Night Market Will Return in May 2026 After a successful first season, the Night Market will be back in May 2026 with food, music, merchandise, activities and more! Visit Pleasant Hill California for more info. After getting so much love and support from ...
Saturday, October 17 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | UCSF Mission Bay Campus
Discover science fun and excitement together at the Bay Area Science Festival, Northern California’s largest free celebration of science.
The festival returns to UCSF’s Mission Bay Campus for one big day of 125+ hands-on experiences, jaw-dropping demonstrations, games, behind-the-scenes lab tours, film screenings and science talks. ...
Shipyard Trust for the Arts and ArtSpan teamed up to bring you the fall edition of Shipyard Open Studios x S F Open Studio event. Over 130 artists, food, a Beer Garden, live music and more at the historic Hunters Point Shipyard and Islais Creek ...
Saturday, October 17 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 4:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
Sat, Oct 17
2:00pm – 4:30pm
Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
Mission St. between 3rd & 4th Sts.
San Francisco, CA
FREE | RSVP
Opening Set from MeloDious
Festival favorite Joe Bataan, a Latin music legend since the mid-1960s, returns to the Gardens for his third performance in the past four years. He ...
A one-night-only live arts and theater experience that celebrates the deep history of entertainment culture on Market Street. 104 partners, 50+ experiences, 35+ locations, 6 blocks, 3 public plazas, 1 Night Only!
Market Street transforms into a walkable arts spectacle. Free public performances, ticketed shows at ...
Art and nature enthusiasts from all over the region flock to Oakland’s Lake Merritt to immerse themselves in the must-see 15th Anniversary Autumn Lights Festival, a one-of-a-kind interactive art experience that is always the talk of the town. We invite you to celebrate our 15th ...
The 38th annual San Francisco Old Car Picnic returns to Hellman Hollow, also known as Historic Speedway Meadow, in Golden Gate Park. Spectators can attend free to see eligible 2001-and-older cars, trucks, motorcycles, and bicycles parked on the meadow. Vehicle-entry donations benefit programs for people ...
Saturday, October 17 – 8:00 am - Ends at 3:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Mabuhay Gardens
An ancient-future solarpunk gathering in the San Francisco Bay bioregion. Co-convened by CrowdDoing and Solarpunkification, hosted at Mabuhay Gardens, supported by Kinship Earth — a registered public satellite event of the ORIGIN Global Festival (Cradle of Humankind, South Africa). Talks, a Warm Data Lab, festival ...
Welcome to the World Pumpkin Capital! The legendary Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival returns October 17 & 18, 2026, transforming historic Main Street into the ultimate celebration of autumn, pumpkins, art, food, music and good old fashioned fun. Admission is FREE. The experience ...
Saturday, October 17 – 9:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Downtown Half Moon Bay
It’s pumpkin season on the Coastside, and Half Moon Bay is going all in. The annual Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival takes over historic Main Street for two days of giant pumpkins, live music, food, art, costumes, contests, and the wonderfully over-the-top Great ...
Saturday, October 17 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | 20th Street between Wisconsin and Missouri Streets
Potrero Hill’s annual neighborhood street festival returns for its 51st year, taking over four blocks of 20th Street with live R&B, food, family activities, and plenty of neighborhood hangout vibes.
The Potrero Hill Festival brings together local musicians, artists, food vendors, community groups, and activities for ...
Willkommen to Campbell Oktoberfest: 31 Years of Bavarian Cheer
Grab your dirndl, dust off your lederhosen, and get ready for two full days of Gemütlichkeit in the heart of Downtown Campbell. For 31 years running, the Campbell Chamber has thrown one of the most authentic Bavarian ...
San Mateo County Libraries is excited to host our fourth annual Indie Author Fest, on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at the Millbrae Library, from 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM!
Come join us for an experience full of bookish and writerly fun, including:
A book fair
A presentation on ...
A monthly vintage & makers market hosted by Oakland vintage shop The Wardrobe Project (located 1.5 blocks down college ave). Every 3rd Saturday explore an incredible array of vintage clothing, accessories, furniture, home decor, jewelry, records and more as well as creations & handmade goods ...
Saturday, October 17 – 10:30 am |
Cost: FREE | San Francisco Public Library
FilBookFest 8, the Filipino American International Book Festival, returns to the San Francisco Public Library on October 17-18, 2026. This free, two-day event celebrates Filipino American stories during Filipino American History Month with panel discussions, book signings, and readings by writers, scholars, and creatives from ...
Saturday, October 17 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Harvey Milk Photo Center
San Francisco Photobook Fair brings together more than 40 publishers, artists, presses and collectives at Harvey Milk Photo Center. The two-day event features participants from Chile, the UK, China, Bangladesh, Venezuela and across the United States, with photobooks, zines, artist books and independent publishing represented. ...
Juntos Creamos / Together We Create: Community Art Festival & Exhibition Opening
Celebrate the power of young imagination at the 3rd Annual Juntos Creamos! Join Children’s Art Studio Richmond and the Richmond Museum of History & Culture for a FREE, family-friendly community festival featuring giant ...
Saturday, October 17 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Southeast Community Center
The Southeast Community Center Presents: The 14th Annual District 10 Health Fest: Bayview in Motion! Saturday, October 17, 11AM – 4PM.
This dynamic, community-centered wellness celebration merges movement, prevention, sustainability and neighborhood pride into one exciting festival at the SECC featuring health screenings and education, entertainment ...
Saturday, October 17 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:15 pm |
Cost: FREE | San Francisco Main Public Library
The Filipino American International Book Festival (FilBookFest), presented in partnership with San Francisco Public Library, returns SFPL’s Main Library for its 8th iteration, continuing its legacy as the largest Filipino American literary festival in the U.S. This year’s theme, “SANGGALAN: Stories that propel us, stories ...
The International Vampire Film Fest at The Balboa presents seven vampire films from Mexico, Sweden, Iran, France, England, Italy, and Japan, running from El Vampiro (1957) through Lake of Dracula (1971). Single-show tickets and full-day passes are available. The event also includes vintage Halloween, kitsch, ...
The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence and the Bears of San Francisco invite you to celebrate “A Fair For Every Bear” on Saturday, October 17, 2026! We’re bringing back favorites including the Deadlift Contest, Full Queer Wrestling, and XL Art Gallery, plus plenty of new attractions.
Set ...
Saturday, October 17 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Brava Theater
Brava! Block Party
Saturday, October 17, 2026 @11AM-5PM
40 Years of Brava!, 30 Years of Community Ownership and 100 Years of the Historic Theater
24th Street • Between Bryant and Hampshire
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Saturday, October 17 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | John Daly Blvd & Mission St
Daly City’s Top of the Hill Festival Returns October 17, Bringing Together Community, Culture, and Local Pride
The Peninsula’s premier community festival returns with live entertainment, local businesses, family activities, food, shopping, and experiences celebrating everything that makes Daly City unique.
DALY CITY, Calif. — The City ...
Saturday, October 17 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm |
| Redwood City
The 47th annual Palestine Day Festival takes place in Redwood City with traditional Palestinian cuisine, music and dancing, and an artisan market. The event also shares information about PAC’s cultural-preservation work and support for the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund.
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Broke-Ass Stuart is joining forces with The Clement Street Merchants Association and WorkshopSF for the 2nd Annual Broke-Ass Stuart Day and the 3rd annual Clement Street Art Fair.
Clement Street – from 6th to 8th Avenues – will close to traffic to provide a fun-filled day ...
A Toast to Sausalito Returns October 17
Raise a glass to one of Sausalito’s premier fall events! Join us on Saturday, October 17, from 1:00–5:00 p.m. for A Toast to Sausalito, a lively celebration of local flavors, art, music, and community on Caledonia Street.
Presented by the ...
Saturday, October 17 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Rumble City Boxing
SJ.Makers and Rumble City Boxing host a free, family-friendly Halloween market featuring peculiarities, local art, tooth gems, vendors, treats, trinkets, and oddities. The event includes a Trunk or Treat Decorating Contest with cash prizes, candy and freebies, and costumes are encouraged. The first 30 customers ...
Saturday, October 17 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | St. Rose Hospital
The Hayward Night Market returns to St. Rose Hospital for a free Halloween-themed market featuring food and goods from local vendors, live music, giveaways, and family activities.
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_The Hayward Night Market is back this year for another Halloween-themed event! This year’s market is taking ...
Saturday, October 17 – All Day |
Cost: FREE | St. Rose Hospital
The Hayward Night Market returns to St. Rose Hospital’s parking lot to celebrate the spooky season with local food, vendors, organizations, artists, musicians, and giveaways. The event is free to attend and offers a variety of activities, food options, and community engagement opportunities. Vendor booths ...
Looking for a night out in San Francisco that beats dinner and a movie?
Taste your way through 40+ acclaimed Bay Area restaurants and beverage partners, enjoy live music, and dress up for a good cause.
Join us October 17, 2026 at the San Francisco Design Center Galleria for Plate by Plate, ...
Shipyard Trust for the Arts and ArtSpan teamed up to bring you the fall edition of Shipyard Open Studios x S F Open Studio event. Over 130 artists, food, a Beer Garden, live music and more at the historic Hunters Point Shipyard and Islais Creek ...
Sunday, October 18 – 8:30 am - Ends at 1:00 pm |
Cost: $128.80 | Golden Gate Park (Robin Williams Meadow)
Diplo’s Run Club is returning to the Bay Area this October 18, 2026 for round three! After another successful year with more than 12,000 of you running & raving the day away, we’re back – bigger & better than ever.
Starting and finishing at Robin Williams ...
Welcome to the World Pumpkin Capital! The legendary Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival returns October 17 & 18, 2026, transforming historic Main Street into the ultimate celebration of autumn, pumpkins, art, food, music and good old fashioned fun. Admission is FREE. The experience ...
Sunday, October 18 – 9:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Downtown Half Moon Bay
It’s pumpkin season on the Coastside, and Half Moon Bay is going all in. The annual Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival takes over historic Main Street for two days of giant pumpkins, live music, food, art, costumes, contests, and the wonderfully over-the-top Great ...
Brain Brew is a youth-led brain health initiative bringing a free, interactive Community Day to San Francisco. Visitors can take part in Brain Olympics, hands-on neuroscience activities, the Community Memory Wall, brain-health demonstrations, prizes, food and cold brew, and more.
The Community Day is part of ...
Sunday, October 18 – 10:30 am |
Cost: FREE | San Francisco Public Library
FilBookFest 8, the Filipino American International Book Festival, returns to the San Francisco Public Library on October 17-18, 2026. This free, two-day event celebrates Filipino American stories during Filipino American History Month with panel discussions, book signings, and readings by writers, scholars, and creatives from ...
Sunday, October 18 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Excelsior Sunday Streets
San Francisco’s 2026 season of Sunday Streets returns with four events across The City. Since 2008, Sunday Streets has transformed San Francisco’s streets into car-free community spaces, bringing neighbors together for a day of connection, movement, and fun. Sunday Streets 2026 Season Schedule Please note ...
Sunday, October 18 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Harvey Milk Photo Center
San Francisco Photobook Fair brings together more than 40 publishers, artists, presses and collectives at Harvey Milk Photo Center. The two-day event features participants from Chile, the UK, China, Bangladesh, Venezuela and across the United States, with photobooks, zines, artist books and independent publishing represented. ...
| The David Brower Center + Various Parks in Berkeley
The Berkeley Bird Festival
Sunday, October 18th
berkeleybirdfestival.org
The David Brower Center | 2150 Allston Way, Berkeley (12-5pm)
Birding Field Trips | Various Parks Around Berkeley (8am-5pm)
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Sunday, October 18 – 12:15 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | San Francisco Main Public Library
The Filipino American International Book Festival (FilBookFest), presented in partnership with San Francisco Public Library, returns SFPL’s Main Library for its 8th iteration, continuing its legacy as the largest Filipino American literary festival in the U.S. This year’s theme, “SANGGALAN: Stories that propel us, stories ...
Join our Earthquake Preparedness Fair! Meet local response teams, grab free lunch, and the first 100 to register get a free $50 Go Bag!
Our Earthquake Preparedness Fair is a free community event designed to help neighbors get ready for the unexpected.
Meet representatives from:
...
| Gilman Wine Block (Parking lot of Donkey & Goat Winery + Tessier Winery
The Boil Block Party
Second Line Pleasure Club comes to the Gilman Wine Block
Sunday, October 18 · 3 to 8 PM · Gilman Wine Block, Berkeley
1340 5th St, Berkeley, CA
Free entry. All ages. Crawfish by pre-order.
Website
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Wednesday, October 21 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Bay St Plaza
Bay St Sunset Market hosts a Car Show featuring classic and specialty cars at Bay St Plaza in Emeryville. The event takes place during the weekly Wednesday market, where attendees can shop local vendors and purchase food. The event poster also lists music, family fun ...
Lower Polk Live! returns to Polk Street for a free neighborhood celebration of music, art, and community.
Experience an evening of live entertainment, local art, creative experiences, and more in the heart of Lower Polk. Featuring performances from Top Chefs, JP Breganza, and more.
Experience turntable culture ...
Friday, October 23 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Polk Street
The 2nd Annual Lower Polk Live! is a free outdoor street festival on Polk Street in San Francisco, featuring live music performances by The Top Chefs and DJ JP Breganza, interactive turntable sessions with Skratchfight, local artists and makers, and soul line dancing with Westside ...
FREE COMMUNITY FUN!
From The E: Excelsior Night Market
Celebrate fall in the Excelsior!
Local craft vendors, food, and music for everyone to enjoy!
Details at https://www.fromtheesf.com
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Friday, October 23 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Donkey & Goat Winery
The Halloween Market at Donkey & Goat Winery in Berkeley is a free, all-ages community event and fundraiser for Berkeley Humane Society. The market features local artists, makers, tarot readings, live music by Lillian Frances, food vendors, and a table to learn about animal fostering. ...
Saturday, October 24 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 3:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
The 2026 Yerba Buena Gardens Festival hosts a full lineup of free outdoor music, theater, circus, dance, poetry, and children’s programs. The Festival opens on Saturday, May 9, 2026 with Hermán Olivera y Orquesta Taíno to kick off its 26th season. The Festival features over 100 free ...
Saturday, October 24 – 11:00 am - Ends at 3:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Ocean Beach
On Saturday, October 24, 2026, Leap Arts in Education will take over Ocean Beach for its 44th annual Sandcastle Classic, Northern California’s largest sandcastle competition. Teams of local students, architects, engineers, designers, contractors, and corporate teams will work together to transform the beach into a ...
Foster City’s annual Halloween Festival returns to Leo J. Ryan Park with a trick-or-treat trail for ages 2-12, games, entertainment, a costume contest, kids’ fashion show and a magic show. The costume contest includes individual, group, creative and pet costume categories. Pre-registration is required for ...
The Mexican Heritage Center & Gallery hosts its annual Día de los Muertos Community Street Fiesta in Stockton. The free event includes Aztec dancers, folklórico dancing, Grupo Carrillo Band, mariachis, a Catrina Pageant, community altars, low rider cars, street art, face painting, children’s activities, and ...
Alemany Farm’s annual Harvest Festival includes a free community BBQ, eco activities, live music, games, face painting, and farm tours. The free family-oriented event takes place at Alemany Farm in San Francisco.
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Saturday, October 24 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Prescott Market West Oakland
Prescott Market in West Oakland hosts a holiday pop-up craft faire on three dates in 2026, featuring over 50 rotating local vendors with handmade crafts, upcycled goods, rare records, clothing, jewelry, and more. The event includes DJs, a large stage, a food court with eight ...
Saturday, October 24 – 1:30 pm - Ends at 2:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Chula Vista Drive and Alameda de las Pulgas
The City of Belmont’s Centennial Fest includes a vintage car parade celebrating the city’s 100th birthday. Owners of vintage and classic cars can sign up to participate by contacting Mara at mperez@belmont.gov or 650-754-3352. The parade begins at 1:30 PM on October 24, 2026, in ...
History San José’s family-friendly Children’s Halloween Haunt takes over History Park with hayrides, carnival games, a mini pumpkin patch, cultural fall crafts, and trick-or-treating at the site’s historic house museums. The program also includes an optional Sugar Skull workshop led by Elizabeth McCarthy and concludes ...
Saturday, October 24 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Good Samaritan Hospital Main Parking Lot
Join Good Samaritan Hospital for a free, family-friendly Trunk or Treat event! Enjoy trick-or-treating, a jumpy house, face painting, bubbles, robots, spooky snacks, and more, plus special appearances from a fire truck, ambulance and helicopter. Come in costume and trunk or treat to music by ...
Bay Beats is rolling out 150 new albums onto our website this fall, and to celebrate we’re throwing our Fourth Annual Launch Party at the Bandshell in Golden Gate Park. Each of the awesome, featured artists is new to Bay Beats in 2026:
2:00 – Spencer ...
Saturday, October 24 – 3:30 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Twin Pines Park
The City of Belmont’s Centennial Fest includes a vintage car parade celebrating the city’s 100th birthday. Owners of vintage and classic cars can sign up to participate by contacting Mara at mperez@belmont.gov or 650-754-3352. The parade begins at 1:30 PM on October 24, 2026, in ...
✦ UNDISCOVERED SF
San Francisco’s First Night Market Is Back
Ten years ago, Undiscovered started the trend of night markets. Now, we return during golden hour.
RSVP – FREE
This year marks a special milestone — join us as we celebrate 10 seasons of community, creativity, and cultural pride! ...
Saturday, October 24 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | All Over San Francisco
One of the most anticipated literary nights of the year, San Francisco’s Lit Crawl is a massive, one-night literary pub crawl through San Francisco’s Mission District that caps off our annual Litquake Festival. Lit Crawl SF brings together 250+ authors, 50+ events and close to ...
Date & Time: October 24th | 5:00 PM – close (21+ after 9:00 PM)
Location: 7th West Oakland – 1255 7th St, Oakland
Celebrate Filipino American History Month with Baba’s House at FAHM FEST!
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Sunday, October 25 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | San Francisco Ferry Building
One of San Francisco’s tastiest community food festivals is back for its third year, bringing a whole world of dumplings to the Ferry Building. World of Dumplings returns Sunday, October 25, with 25+ restaurant vendors serving up dumplings from around the globe, and admission is ...
Sunday, October 25 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Ferry Building
The World of Dumplings 2026 festival returns for its third year at the Ferry Building in San Francisco. This free, community-led event features dumplings from around the globe, more than 25 restaurant vendors, eating contests, cooking demonstrations, a beer garden, raffle prizes, trivia, family activities, ...
The Bay Area’s biggest dumpling party is back. 🥟
San Francisco’s World of Dumplings returns to the Ferry Building on Sunday, October 25 for a free, all-day celebration of dumplings, food, culture and community.
More than 16,000 people attended last year, with 45+ local restaurants and businesses ...
Sunday, October 25 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | San Francisco War Memorial & Performing Arts Center
SF Music Day 2026 offers a free, daylong festival at the San Francisco War Memorial & Performing Arts Center, featuring over 20 ensembles from the Bay Area performing live across multiple spaces. Organized by InterMusic SF, the event includes a diverse lineup of classical, jazz, ...
Sunday, October 25 – 2:00 pm |
Cost: $5 | Native Sons of the Golden West
A $5 music festival in Napa? That’s right!
Not Loud Concerts presents the Napa $5 Folk Festival on Oct 25 from 2 – 5 pm.
This is a festival like no other – 9 bands, 3 stages, all indoors in downtown Napa, and all not too loud! ...
Tuesday, October 27 – 10:00 am - Ends at 12:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Burlingame Community Center: Sequioa Room
Come gather information and engage with local staff of 20+ organizations that offer crucial transportation and services to older adults and people with disabilities in San Mateo County!
Free to attend. Bring family and friends!
Burlingame Community Center is a 2-block walk from the Burlingame Caltrain station, ...
Tuesday, October 27 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Noe Valley Town Square
Come out for the Noe Valley Night Market from 5–8pm at the Noe Valley Town Square for a cozy evening of live music, local retail and food vendors, and family-friendly fun. Gather with neighbors, support small businesses, and enjoy a music-filled evening out with the ...Monthly
Sunnyvale Autumn Food Festival takes place at Cityline Sunnyvale on October 31 and November 1, 2026. The fall event includes food vendors, local makers and craft vendors, live stage performances, Halloween-themed activities, and a pet costume contest. The festival is scheduled from 10:00 AM to ...
Saturday, October 31 – 11:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Waverly Place
The 12th annual Chinatown Halloween Festival returns to Waverly Place in San Francisco on October 31, 2026. Running from 11 am to 3 pm, the event features a pumpkin patch, arts and crafts, games, a costume contest, and family-friendly activities in the heart of Chinatown. ...
Spend Halloween morning with CAKE PICNIC at Levi’s Plaza for a sweet and spooky celebration near the Bay! This is our first-ever Halloween CAKE PICNIC and it’s so special. You won’t want to miss it!
We’re gathering outside among the trees and autumn air to share ...
Saturday, October 31 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm |
| Yerba Buena Gardens, Children’s Garden
The 26th annual Halloween Hoopla is back with family-friendly frights and delights for kids under 10 and their adults! This year’s festivities are sure to amaze with awe-inspiring performers from Circus Bella accompanied by live music from the Circus Bella All-Star Trio. The Hoopla Grand Finale is ...
Saturday, October 31 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Unity Plaza
️ **THE SPELL FOR 2026 IS CAST…** ️
For one enchanted afternoon, Ocean Avenue will transform into a realm of magic, mischief, and monstrous fun. The costumes will be extraordinary, the laughter will echo throughout Unity Plaza, and every witch, wizard, ghost, ghoul, and pumpkin-loving soul ...
Saturday, October 31 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Spark Social San Jose
Tricks, Treats & Trinkets is a Halloween Day collaboration market at Spark Social San Jose featuring local artists, creatives, and small businesses. The San Jose Makers event includes treats, trinkets, oddities, spooky vibes, and community-focused shopping.
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Saturday, October 31 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | 1500 Fillmore St
Fillmore After Dark transforms San Francisco’s historic Fillmore District into a family-friendly Halloween night market, featuring live stage entertainment, a Kids Scream Zone with spooky bounce houses and trunk-or-treating, costume contests, classic cars, games, prizes, and a food and merchant bazaar. The event is free, ...
Saturday, October 31 – 5:09 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | 1300 on Fillmore
Experience the Fillmore with Live Blues, Delicious Bites & Boutique Bingo at this vibrant night market celebrating soul, art and community. The historic Fillmore District will come alive after dark with the launch of a series of night markets throughout the year. Fillmore After Dark ...
Sunday, November 1 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | San Francisco Ferry Building
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 sold-out Halloween 2026 Cookie Picnic takes place at Levi’s Plaza on November 1. Attendees bring two dozen homemade cookies to share, sample seasonal and Halloween-inspired bakes, meet fellow bakers, and are encouraged to wear costumes.
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San Francisco, COOKIE PICNIC is here! And this ...
Tuesday, November 3 – 10:00 am - Ends at 12:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Veterans Memorial Senior Center
Come gather information and engage with staff of local organizations that offer crucial transportation and services to older adults in San Mateo County!
Free to attend. Bring family and friends!
Need a ride to the resource fair? Via Assist is offering free-rides to residents who live from Burlingame ...
Downtown First Thursdays is back in 2026 for a full year of street parties in 2026, starting Jan 1, 2026, with a New Year’s Day Edition and returning every first Thursday with a new downtown block party. DJs – Live Performances – Dancing – Drag ...Monthly
The 30th anniversary edition of the Arab Film Festival (AFF30), runs November 5–14, 2026 with more than 30 events across San Francisco, Oakland, and the South Bay, including film screenings, filmmaker conversations, panels, special presentations and community events, with select programming available virtually.
General admission to ...
Friday, November 6 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Chilpancingo Park
Pleasant Hill Night Market Will Return in May 2026 After a successful first season, the Night Market will be back in May 2026 with food, music, merchandise, activities and more! Visit Pleasant Hill California for more info. After getting so much love and support from ...
The Zoppé Italian Family Circus returns to Redwood City from November 6-29 for the nineteenth year, with evening shows and weekend matinees, plus special holiday showtimes!
A cherished European tradition for over 180 years, this old-world circus continues to delight families with its heartfelt charm, right ...
The 10th Annual San Francisco Coffee Festival returns to Fort Mason Center Festival Pavilion for two days of curated coffee tastings, featuring top roasters and exhibitors. Attendees can sample unique beans, explore diverse flavor profiles, and enjoy live entertainment in a lively setting. November 7-8, ...
The Inner Sunset Flea Market is back for its 11th season on April 12th! Launched in collaboration with the Inner Sunset Park Neighbors and happening every second Sunday from April to November, this vibrant, well-loved community event transforms Irving Street (9th-11th Ave.) into a lively ...Monthly
Celebrate the 4th Annual Diwali (the Festival of Lights) at The Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile! Join us again for a celebration of tradition and enlightenment with our fourth annual Diwali Festival. Featuring live music, cooking demos, family-friendly activities, and more! Did we mention ...
The 10th Annual San Francisco Coffee Festival returns to Fort Mason Center Festival Pavilion for two days of curated coffee tastings, featuring top roasters and exhibitors. Attendees can sample unique beans, explore diverse flavor profiles, and enjoy live entertainment in a lively setting. November 7-8, ...
The San Francisco Diwali Festival brings together contemporary and traditional South Asian performances for a vibrant outdoor celebration. Set in the beautiful Yerba Buena Gardens, this free, all-ages event invites you to relax, dance, and celebrate Diwali.
Enjoy live performances throughout the day, along with a ...
2026 San Francisco Dance Film Festival presents:
Leap!
A runaway hit with families at last year’s festival, Leap! is back by popular demand!
Sunday, November 8 at 1:30PM
Brava Theater
Suggested Donation: $10-15
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Friday, November 13 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
Fri, Nov 13 |4:00pm – 9:00pm
Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
Mission St. between 3rd & 4th Sts.
San Francisco, CA
San Francisco’s biggest South Asian celebration is back, and for the first time ever, it lands at Yerba Buena Gardens, one of downtown’s most iconic arts and cultural destinations.
On ...
Friday, November 13 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Gardens
San Francisco’s beloved Bhangra & Beats Night Market returns in 2026 for two massive celebrations, including a special Diwali edition this fall. For the first time ever, the city’s biggest South Asian cultural celebration takes over Yerba Buena Gardens, bringing its signature mix of Punjabi ...
Friday, November 13 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Gardens
Celebrate Diwali at the free Bhangra & Beats Night Market in downtown San Francisco’s Yerba Buena Gardens. The event features live Bhangra performances, interactive dance lessons, DJs, night market shopping, food vendors, and family activities, all in honor of the Festival of Lights. Open to ...
If you love tea, there’s probably no better event all year to attend. Explore and taste hundreds of teas from 30+ different tea makers. Vendors include established brands and local artisans. The two-day festival takes place November 14-15, 2026 Tickets start at $19 and include ...
Join us at San Francisco VegFest on Saturday, November 14, 2026!
The San Francisco Vegan Society proudly presents San Francisco VegFest, a joyful celebration of plant-based living that inspires people to embrace a more ethical, healthy, and sustainable way of life.
Now in its 27th year, SF ...
Renegade Craft’s Winter 2026 fair brings more than 250 curated small creative businesses to the Fort Mason Center Festival Pavilion for a weekend of holiday shopping. Vendors will offer goods including ceramics, outerwear, snacks, and knit hats. The fair is indoors with outdoor food trucks ...
If you love tea, there’s probably no better event all year to attend. Explore and taste hundreds of teas from 30+ different tea makers. Vendors include established brands and local artisans. The two-day festival takes place November 14-15, 2026 Tickets start at $19 and include ...
Renegade Craft’s Winter 2026 fair brings more than 250 curated small creative businesses to the Fort Mason Center Festival Pavilion for a weekend of holiday shopping. Vendors will offer goods including ceramics, outerwear, snacks, and knit hats. The fair is indoors with outdoor food trucks ...
DO YOU LOVE CHOCOLATE? Discover, taste and savor the finest in artisan, gourmet and premium chocolates & confections for the Season and the Holidays at the FALL HOLIDAY CHOCOLATE SALON & FESTIVAL
San Francisco Fall Holiday Chocolate Salon and Festival
Sunday, November 22, 2026 | 11am-4:30pm
San Francisco ...
Tuesday, November 24 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Noe Valley Town Square
Come out for the Noe Valley Night Market from 5–8pm at the Noe Valley Town Square for a cozy evening of live music, local retail and food vendors, and family-friendly fun. Gather with neighbors, support small businesses, and enjoy a music-filled evening out with the ...Monthly
Downtown First Thursdays is back in 2026 for a full year of street parties in 2026, starting Jan 1, 2026, with a New Year’s Day Edition and returning every first Thursday with a new downtown block party. DJs – Live Performances – Dancing – Drag ...Monthly
A beloved San Rafael holiday tradition returns with a new date this year for the 45th anniversary of Winter Wonderland on Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm in Downtown San Rafael.
This free, family-friendly celebration will feature winter-themed activities, entertainment, and holiday ...
Sunday, December 6 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | San Francisco Ferry Building
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, December 11 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Irving & 22nd
The long-awaited return of the Sunset Night Market has arrived! Sunset Night Market™ gets ready for summer with The Dragon Boat Festival! Join us for a night of food, culture, music, and community spirit. Bring your family, invite your friends, and wish for good luck while taking ...
Friday, December 11 – 5:09 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | 1300 on Fillmore
Experience the Fillmore with Live Blues, Delicious Bites & Boutique Bingo at this vibrant night market celebrating soul, art and community. The historic Fillmore District will come alive after dark with the launch of a series of night markets throughout the year. Fillmore After Dark ...
Saturday, December 12 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Larkin St (between Eliis & Eddy)
Live on Larkin – a new series of free street events on Larkin Street. Come out and celebrate in the Tenderloin, one of San Francisco’s most vibrant cultural crossroads, and discover why it’s one of the best destinations for amazing food, art, and history. Live ...
Harvey Milk Center for the Arts is proud to host its 9th annual Holiday Craft Fair on Sunday, December 13th, 2026. The event will include numerous local artists offering their unique handmade holiday gifts for sale to the public. Our destination art center will also ...
Saturday, December 19 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Prescott Market West Oakland
Prescott Market in West Oakland hosts a holiday pop-up craft faire on three dates in 2026, featuring over 50 rotating local vendors with handmade crafts, upcycled goods, rare records, clothing, jewelry, and more. The event includes DJs, a large stage, a food court with eight ...
Step into a whiskey lover’s paradise at the 7th Annual Whiskey in the Park at History Park San Jose on Saturday, June 19, 2027.
Spend the evening exploring more than 100 whiskies from around the world while enjoying the outdoor setting of History Park, live music, ...
