San Francisco Events + Things to Do (April 2022)
Here’s a list of some of the best fairs, festivals and events taking place in San Francisco and the Bay Area for April 2022.
Did we miss anything? Let us know!
Bloom SF Downtown Arts Festival
March 27-April 3, 2022 / Week-long festival with spring flower installations plus performances, outdoor comedy, silent disco, roller skating & more
San Francisco Restaurant Week
April 1-10, 2022 / Dozens of restaurants in San Francisco offer special prix-fixe menus with Brunch and Lunch (2+ course) deals ranging from $10-30 and Dinner (3+ course) deals ranging from $30-75.
Hayes Valley’s Free Spring Outdoor Movie Nights
April 1-29, 2022 / Every Friday in April head to Proxy in Hayes Valley for free outdoor movies plus food trucks and beer.
San Francisco Climate Action Month (April 2022)
April 1-30, 2022 / Take part in 50+ green and volunteer events throughout San Francisco including plant swaps, birding walks, workshops, recycling events and more.
San Francisco Chocolate Salon
Saturday, April 2, 2022 / Get unlimited samples from 25+ artisan chocolate vendors at the County Fair Building in Golden Gate Park)
“Church of Clown” 1st Annual Holy Fools Parade
Saturday, April 2, 2022 / One of those truly wonderful San Francisco WTF moments when you encounter an “Ask a Clown” booth in Dolores Park
Renegade Craft Fair Market
April 2-3, 2022 / Springtime marketplace at Fort Mason’s Festival Pavilion
2022 Cherry Blossom Festival
April 9-10, April 16-17, 2022 / Although there’s no parade for 2022, the annual festival which typically draws 200,000+ takes place in Japantown with tree art, flower arranging, tea ceremonies, calligraphy and Japanese swordsmanship
Cesar Chavez Parade & Festival
Saturday, April 9, 2022 / Be a part of the largest event honoring Cesar Chavez in Northern California with a parade starting from Dolores Park and a big festival & low rider car show down 24th St.
Free Circus Fest in the Park
Saturday, April 9, 2022 / The Circus Center takes over the bandshell in Golden Gate Park with an afternoon of free circus classes and performances from some of SF’s top performers.
Sunday Streets Street Festival + Tenderloin Block Party
Sunday, April 10, 2022 / Sunday Streets is back for 2022 monthly mile-long car-free block parties in different neighborhoods from April to October. This month it’s the Tenderloin with poetry, raffles, art activities, hula hooping, a pop-up BMX and skateboard park, Thai New Year celebration and live music.
SF’s Soap Box Derby is Back
Sunday, April 10, 2022 / For the first time since 1978, watch gravity-powered art cars glide down the hills of McLaren Park with prize given for style, not speed.
Pickin’ on the Polk Free Bluegrass Festival
April 15-16, 2022 / Like a mini Hardly Strictly Bluegrass taking over an entire neighborhood, enjoy two days of free shows with 18 concerts at 10 different bars and restaurants plus an outdoor stage.
Free National Parks Day
Saturday, April 16, 2022 / Enjoy free entry to all national parks and monuments including Yosemite and Muir Woods (but Muir Woods still requires $9 parking or $3.50 shuttle reservations, even on “free” days)
Easter Sunrise on top of a Mountain
Sunday, April 17, 2022 / Head up to Mt. Davidson at sunrise for a non-denominational Easter service on one of the highest spots in SF in the shadow of a 103 foot tall cross.
SF’s Easter in the Park + Hunky Jesus Contest
Sunday, April 17, 2022 / Kid-friendly early, adults only later on for risque but super fun Easter celebration in Dolores Park highlighted by annual “Hunky Jesus” contest.
Bring Your Own Big Wheel Race
Sunday, April 17, 2022 / Watch dozens risk humiliation and injury racing decorated big wheels (those giant plastic tricycles from when we were kids) down the actual curviest street in San Francisco. No, it’s not Lombard. This is Vermont and 20th in Potrero Hill.
420 on Hippie Hill Festival
Wednesday, April 20, 2022 / Back after a two year break is the annual 420 festival on Hippie Hill in Golden Gate Park, this time with on-site cannabis sales, a special tribute to Robin Williams and Bob Saget, plus a lineup featuring Mike Tyson, Hannibal Buress, Jeff Ross, DJ Shortkut and more.
SF’s Newest Park “Battery Bluff” Opens
Saturday, April 23, 2022 / Not to be confused with the “Tunnel Tops” park opening in July, this new 6-acre park in The Presidio with amazing views of the Golden Gate Bridge is built on top of the western set of Presidio Parkway tunnels and features access to historic military batteries not seen by the public since 1936.
DogFest
Saturday, April 23, 2022 / A mutt-tastic festival at one of SF’s most dog-friendly parks, Duboce Park, with an openly corrupt dog show
Earth Day Festival
Saturday, April 23, 2022 / Two-block environmental street fair on Valencia St. in the Mission with live music, speakers, eco-workshops, clean energy zone, organic chef showcase and more.
People’s Park 53rd Anniversary Celebration
April 23-24, 2022 / Eclectic mix of live music, speakers and activism at Berkeley’s People’s Park with a block party on Sunday.
“Dining Out for Life” San Francisco 2022
Tuesday, April 26, 2022 / Daylong fundraising events when dozens of San Francisco restaurants donate 25% (or more) of your bill and donate it at San Francisco AIDS Foundation. All you have to do is eat and pay your normal bill. Dining Out for Life does the rest.
Dutch “Kings Day” Windmill Festival in Golden Gate Park
Saturday, April 30, 2022 / Wear orange, the national color of the Netherlands and ride bikes from the tulip gardens through the park and end with a picnic and festival in the shadow of the south windmill with Dutch games, a flea market and traditional Dutch foods.
