San Francisco March Festivals & Street Fairs
Here’s a round-up of fun and fabulous March festivals, street fairs, and events including festive St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, the “Brides of March” Wedding Dress Pub Crawl, Easter festivities like the legendary Bring Your Own Big Wheel and the Hunky Jesus competition, and much more you can look forward to this March 2024.
> We’ll be updating this guide with more March events soon!
- Ocean Beach Bonfires Return for 2024 – March 1 – October 31, 2024
- San Francisco Giants FanFest 2024 at Oracle Park – March 9, 2024
- 80,000 Free Tulips Are Coming to SF’s Union Square – March 9, 2024
- 2024 Pi (π) Day Celebration at The Exploratorium – March 14, 2024
- 2024 Oakland Restaurant Week – March 14-24, 2024
- 26th Annual Mexica New Year Festival in San Jose – March 15-17, 2024
- SF’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival – March 16, 2024
- SF’s “Brides of March” Wedding Dress Pub Crawl – March 16, 2024
- Dublin’s 40th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Festival & Parade – March 16-17, 2024
- 2024 “FOG Holi” Festival of Colors – March 23, 2024
- Penumbral Lunar Eclipse Night Over San Francisco – March 24, 2024
- SF’s “Bring Your Own Big Wheel” Race on Easter Sunday 2024 – March 31, 2024
- SF’s Easter In the Park & Hunky Jesus Contest 2024 – March 31, 2024
Ocean Beach Bonfires Return for 2024
March 1 – October 31, 2024 – SF (Ocean Beach) – FREE – Gather your friends; beach bonfire season is back. For the first time in four months, it’s finally legal again to have a bonfire at Ocean Beach.
San Francisco Giants FanFest 2024 at Oracle Park
March 9, 2024 – SF (Oracle Park) – FREE – Giants fans are invited to Oracle Park to visit often restricted ballpark locations, including the field, clubhouse, broadcast booth, and dugout. Meet-and-greets, autograph opportunities with Giants alumni, Lou Seal, and photo opportunities with the trophies will also be available.
80,000 Free Tulips Are Coming to SF’s Union Square
March 9, 2024 – SF (Union Square) – FREE – More than 80,000 tulips will cover Union Square in San Francisco and you are invited to visit the square and pick your own bunch of tulips to take home for free.
2024 Pi (π) Day Celebration at The Exploratorium
March 14, 2024 – SF (Embarcadero) – $39.95 – Exploratorium invites you to celebrate its own homegrown holiday which commemorates the never-ending ratio that helps describe circles of all sizes. Explore math-inspired activities and presentations, then join the Pi parade and eat a free piece of pie.
2024 Oakland Restaurant Week
March 14-24, 2024 – Oakland – Special Restaurant Deals – Take advantage of some amazing specials from your favorite local restaurants featuring unique pre-fixe menus, new menu items, or various lunch and dinner deals.
26th Annual Mexica New Year Festival in San Jose
March 15-17, 2024 – San Jose – FREE – Join the largest Azteca Mexica New Year Ceremony & Celebration in the nation with Native traditional dancers, a sunrise ceremony, arts & crafts market, and delicious food.
SF’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival
March 16, 2024 – SF (Market Street to Civic Center) – FREE – San Francisco celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with a festive parade that begins at the corner of 2nd & Market Street, marches down Market Street, and will make its way to Civic Center Plaza for a huge celebration of dance, live music, arts, and food.
SF’s “Brides of March” Wedding Dress Pub Crawl
March 16, 2024 – SF (Washington Sq. Park) – FREE – Don a wedding dress and join the Brides for this annual San Francisco tradition at the 24th annual Brides of March. Our party will begin with a gathering in Washington Square Park, followed by a bridal procession up Columbus Avenue, and DIY wedding receptions at the bar and restaurant parklets on Grant Avenue.
Dublin’s 40th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Festival & Parade
March 16-17, 2024 – Dublin – FREE – Where else but Dublin would you want to celebrate St Patrick’s Day. Celebrate with a festive parade; three stages of Irish music and dance; a drone show; authentic Irish food and beverages; more than 250 fine arts and commercial vendors, including an Irish Marketplace; roaming leprechauns and bagpipers; carnival rides; and an Irish Tea Cottage.
2024 “FOG Holi” Festival of Colors
March 23, 2024 – Fremont – $4 – Join over 5,000+ attendees to come out to Fremont and celebrate Holi, a grand and unique festival of colors.
Penumbral Lunar Eclipse Night Over San Francisco
March 24, 2024 – Bay Area – FREE – March brings the first eclipse this season, with a penumbral lunar eclipse which occurs when the Moon passes through the Earth’s partial shadow or penumbra.
SF’s “Bring Your Own Big Wheel” Race on Easter Sunday 2024
March 31, 2024 – 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.
SF’s Easter In the Park & Hunky Jesus Contest 2024
March 31, 2024 – SF (Dolores Park) – FREE – The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence host their annual Easter in the Park to crown their new 2024 Foxy Mary and Hunky Jesus.
Friday, September 13
A bi-monthly night market & block party is back to Downtown San Francisco in the spring and summer of 2024 with up to 15,000 expected to attend! Enjoy 3 city blocks of Downtown full of music, dancing, delicious street food cuisine, cocktails and shopping from ...
Chinatown night markets are back! Kicking off March 8, 2024, and continuing the second Friday of the month throughout the rest of the year. Chinatown Night Market 2024 Every Second Friday | 5:30-9p Grant Ave. from Sacramento to Jackson, San Francisco FREE The Civic Joy ...Monthly
Saturday, September 14
Saturdays In The City is a new, free event series that brings backyard party vibes to neighborhood shopping districts throughout San Francisco. We’re bringing fun to Valencia St., Hayes St., and Faxon Ave. from Aug – Oct and everyone’s invited! Dance to live music and ...
The Santa Clara Art & Wine Festival is an annual community event to raise money for Santa Clara community groups and nonprofits. This family event features over 160 artists and craft vendors, a Kids Kingdom, delicious food, live entertainment on two stages, premium wines and ...
Join the Chinatown Merchants Association as the bustling streets of San Francisco’s Chinatown are transformed into a vibrant public celebration for the 34th Annual Autumn Moon Festival on September 14-15, 2024. Over the course of two days, historic Chinatown on Grant Avenue between California and Broadway ...
Sunday, September 15
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
The Santa Clara Art & Wine Festival is an annual community event to raise money for Santa Clara community groups and nonprofits. This family event features over 160 artists and craft vendors, a Kids Kingdom, delicious food, live entertainment on two stages, premium wines and ...
Join the Chinatown Merchants Association as the bustling streets of San Francisco’s Chinatown are transformed into a vibrant public celebration for the 34th Annual Autumn Moon Festival on September 14-15, 2024. Over the course of two days, historic Chinatown on Grant Avenue between California and Broadway ...
We are thrilled to announce the exciting new event brought to you by the Castro Merchants Association – the vibrant Castro Stroll! Get ready to immerse yourself in the festive spirit as we kick off the Castro Stroll on the 3rd Sunday of every month ...Monthly
Thursday, September 19
Friday, September 20
73rd San Francisco Greek Food Festival “A Journey Of Greek Culture” Returns to the Mission District September 20-22, 2024. San Francisco’s long-running and beloved Greek Food Festival, newly rebranded as “A Journey of Greek Culture,” returns to the Mission District this fall. The three-day food ...
Saturday, September 21
Explore art throughout reimagined buildings spaces, in plazas, on sidewalks, in galleries and restaurants, and more — at More Than 2 Blocks of Art! Happening Saturday, September 21, 11am-6pm and Sunday, September 22, 11am-6pm on Market Street from 5th Street to 9th Street. The More ...
Saturdays In The City is a new, free event series that brings backyard party vibes to neighborhood shopping districts throughout San Francisco. We’re bringing fun to Valencia St., Hayes St., and Faxon Ave. from Aug – Oct and everyone’s invited! Dance to live music and ...
The Future of Caltrain is Here. Celebrate the Start of Electrified Service Schedule Caltrain is excited to launch our new schedule for electrified service, which will provide faster, cleaner, quieter, and more frequent trains starting Saturday, September 21! Celebrate by riding Caltrain’s new, modern electric ...
The popular Muni Heritage Weekend is on for Saturday and Sunday, September 21-22, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The traction (and bus) action will again center around our San Francisco Railway Museum, across from the Ferry Building on Steuart Street. The family-friendly Muni ...
Experience the excitement of the traditional lion dance, performed by skilled dancers to the beat of the drums. Watch as they weave through the streets, bringing good luck and fortune to all who witness. A conglomeration of culture and community that will create a truly ...
73rd San Francisco Greek Food Festival “A Journey Of Greek Culture” Returns to the Mission District September 20-22, 2024. San Francisco’s long-running and beloved Greek Food Festival, newly rebranded as “A Journey of Greek Culture,” returns to the Mission District this fall. The three-day food ...
We’re holding four family-friendly night markets in the ‘Heart of the Richmond District’ on Clement Street between 22nd and 25th Avenue. The first is Saturday, June 8, 2024 from 4pm-8pm 2024 Summer Dates Saturday, June 8th Saturday July 20th Saturday August 17th Saturday September 21st This engaging and entertaining event in ...Monthly
Put on your dancing shoes (asphalt-friendly ones) and get ready for the second annual Salsa in the Streets—SF’s best ongoing summer block party. Join us one Saturday a month this summer, May–September, 5 to 8 pm (May 18, June 15, July 20, Aug 24, Sept ...
Sunday, September 22
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
Explore art throughout reimagined buildings spaces, in plazas, on sidewalks, in galleries and restaurants, and more — at More Than 2 Blocks of Art! Happening Saturday, September 21, 11am-6pm and Sunday, September 22, 11am-6pm on Market Street from 5th Street to 9th Street. The More ...
Get ready to hit the streets: Sunday Streets is back for a new season. Celebrate 16 years of Sunday Streets SF transforming San Francisco streets into car-free community spaces for all to enjoy at events across the City in 2024. The Sunday Streets SF family ...
The Future of Caltrain is Here. Celebrate the Start of Electrified Service Schedule Caltrain is excited to launch our new schedule for electrified service, which will provide faster, cleaner, quieter, and more frequent trains starting Saturday, September 21! Celebrate by riding Caltrain’s new, modern electric ...
The popular Muni Heritage Weekend is on for Saturday and Sunday, September 21-22, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The traction (and bus) action will again center around our San Francisco Railway Museum, across from the Ferry Building on Steuart Street. The family-friendly Muni ...
Experience the excitement of the traditional lion dance, performed by skilled dancers to the beat of the drums. Watch as they weave through the streets, bringing good luck and fortune to all who witness. A conglomeration of culture and community that will create a truly ...
73rd San Francisco Greek Food Festival “A Journey Of Greek Culture” Returns to the Mission District September 20-22, 2024. San Francisco’s long-running and beloved Greek Food Festival, newly rebranded as “A Journey of Greek Culture,” returns to the Mission District this fall. The three-day food ...
Thursday, September 26
Friday, September 27
The long-awaited return of the Sunset Night Market has arrived! Two new Friday dates this summer and fall and an expanded footprint will bring more AAPI food, vendors, makers, community fun, and local merchant highlights to the Irving Street corridor. The Sunset Night Markets will take place on Irving Street from ...
Saturday, September 28
Saturdays In The City is a new, free event series that brings backyard party vibes to neighborhood shopping districts throughout San Francisco. We’re bringing fun to Valencia St., Hayes St., and Faxon Ave. from Aug – Oct and everyone’s invited! Dance to live music and ...
The Park Market is returning to Dogpatch’s Crane Cove Park this summer with a market every last Saturday of the month from May through October! The Park Market is San Francisco’s new recurring market that will feature local makers, food and drinks, activities, and live music, all ...Monthly
TreasureFest is a monthly locally curated festival that features the best of the Bay Area. At TreasureFest you can shop from 300+ vintage & antique curators, crafts & makers, independent designers & artists. Enjoy 35+ top-rated food trucks and eateries, and try a variety of ...
Sunday, September 29
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
TreasureFest is a monthly locally curated festival that features the best of the Bay Area. At TreasureFest you can shop from 300+ vintage & antique curators, crafts & makers, independent designers & artists. Enjoy 35+ top-rated food trucks and eateries, and try a variety of ...
Thursday, October 3
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, October 4
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. Save the date as Hardly Strictly Bluegrass makes its return for 2024. Full lineup and details typically ...
Saturday, October 5
Oakland Vintage Market hosted by Narrative is a curated selection of vendors selling clothing, records, furniture, home decor and more. First Saturday of the month 10:00-3:00 222 Jefferson St, Oakland, CAMonthly
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. Save the date as Hardly Strictly Bluegrass makes its return for 2024. Full lineup and details typically ...
Sunday, October 6
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
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. Save the date as Hardly Strictly Bluegrass makes its return for 2024. Full lineup and details typically ...
Friday, October 11
Look up in the sky when you hear the roaring of jet engines and head down to SF’s northern waterfront and for San Francisco’s annual Fleet Week airshow and festival. Although there is a full week of events, the epochal annual air show takes place ...
Chinatown night markets are back! Kicking off March 8, 2024, and continuing the second Friday of the month throughout the rest of the year. Chinatown Night Market 2024 Every Second Friday | 5:30-9p Grant Ave. from Sacramento to Jackson, San Francisco FREE The Civic Joy ...Monthly
Saturday, October 12
Look up in the sky when you hear the roaring of jet engines and head down to SF’s northern waterfront and for San Francisco’s annual Fleet Week airshow and festival. Although there is a full week of events, the epochal annual air show takes place ...
Sunday, October 13
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
The Inner Sunset Flea is a grassroots-organized flea market, occurring every second Sunday in the heart of San Francisco’s Inner Sunset neighborhood. The Flea features over 30 resident, artisan, nonprofit, and local business vendors as well as food, activities, and more. The Flea has doubled ...Monthly
Get ready to hit the streets: Sunday Streets is back for a new season. Celebrate 16 years of Sunday Streets SF transforming San Francisco streets into car-free community spaces for all to enjoy at events across the City in 2024. The Sunday Streets SF family ...
Look up in the sky when you hear the roaring of jet engines and head down to SF’s northern waterfront and for San Francisco’s annual Fleet Week airshow and festival. Although there is a full week of events, the epochal annual air show takes place ...
Monday, October 14
Wednesday, October 16
Saturday, October 19
Sunday, October 20
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
Get ready to hit the streets: Sunday Streets is back for a new season. Celebrate 16 years of Sunday Streets SF transforming San Francisco streets into car-free community spaces for all to enjoy at events across the City in 2024. The Sunday Streets SF family ...
We are thrilled to announce the exciting new event brought to you by the Castro Merchants Association – the vibrant Castro Stroll! Get ready to immerse yourself in the festive spirit as we kick off the Castro Stroll on the 3rd Sunday of every month ...Monthly
Saturday, October 26
The Park Market is returning to Dogpatch’s Crane Cove Park this summer with a market every last Saturday of the month from May through October! The Park Market is San Francisco’s new recurring market that will feature local makers, food and drinks, activities, and live music, all ...Monthly
Join us for 2 days of Latin Food, live music and a great time at The Sazon Latin Food Festival in Alameda! This is a Family Friendly event so bring everyone for a memorable weekend. We will have Latin food vendors representing all the best ...
Sunday, October 27
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
Join us for 2 days of Latin Food, live music and a great time at The Sazon Latin Food Festival in Alameda! This is a Family Friendly event so bring everyone for a memorable weekend. We will have Latin food vendors representing all the best ...
Friday, November 1
Saturday, November 2
Renegade San Francisco returns for an inspired marketplace on November 2 + 3, 2024 at Fort Mason Center Festival Pavilion. Shop from over 250 artists at Renegade San Francisco ~ featuring the best artist-made gifts, creative small bizz goods, and handmade treasures, all in time for ...
Sunday, November 3
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
Renegade San Francisco returns for an inspired marketplace on November 2 + 3, 2024 at Fort Mason Center Festival Pavilion. Shop from over 250 artists at Renegade San Francisco ~ featuring the best artist-made gifts, creative small bizz goods, and handmade treasures, all in time for ...
Thursday, November 7
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, November 8
Chinatown night markets are back! Kicking off March 8, 2024, and continuing the second Friday of the month throughout the rest of the year. Chinatown Night Market 2024 Every Second Friday | 5:30-9p Grant Ave. from Sacramento to Jackson, San Francisco FREE The Civic Joy ...Monthly
Friday, November 15
A bi-monthly night market & block party is back to Downtown San Francisco in the spring and summer of 2024 with up to 15,000 expected to attend! Enjoy 3 city blocks of Downtown full of music, dancing, delicious street food cuisine, cocktails and shopping from ...
