Here’s a round-up of fun and fabulous May festivals, street fairs, and events including San Francisco’s Carnaval, Bay to Breakers, and more you can look forward to this May 2025.
> We’ll be updating this guide with more May events soon! Please note, this guide includes events from 2024; the 2025 dates have not yet been announced, but we expect them to return in 2025.
Thursday, April 3
SF’s New Monthly Block Party: “Downtown First Thursdays”
Thursday, April 3 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Second Street (South of Market)
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, April 4
Rare $5 “Academy Day” at California Academy of Sciences (2025)
On Friday, April 4, join the California Academy of Sciences as it celebrates the anniversary of its founding with the third annual Academy Day. The festivities feature a plethora of fun and educational activities, including pay-what-you-can pricing starting as low as $5; a new live ...
First Friday Nights at CuriOdyssey
Friday, April 4 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm |
Cost: $22.95 | CuriOdyssey
Kick Off Earth Month at CuriOdyssey’s First Friday Night!
On Friday, April 4, bring the whole crew for a night of hands-on fun, delicious food, and nature-inspired adventures! Barya Kitchen will serve mouthwatering bites, and the little ones can participate in interactive activities designed to spark ...
Saturday, April 5
The Iconic Floral Festival “Tulipmania” at Pier 39 (2025)
Walk through free Tulipmania at PIER 39! More than 20,000 blooming tulips and other seasonal garden favorites will turn PIER 39 into a colorful floral wonderland! This comprehensive display features over 50 different tulip varieties aesthetically arranged in groups throughout The PIER’s Entrance Plaza, Upper ...
SOMACC Multicultural Festival in Yerba Buena Gardens (SF)
Welcome to SOMACC Multicultural Festival!
Come join us at Yerba Buena Gardens for a day filled with diverse cultural experiences. Immerse yourself in a celebration of music, dance, food, and fun activities. Our festival showcases the rich tapestry of some cultures that make up our vibrant community. From ...
French Gastronomy Festival
Join us in the courtyard of the Lycée Français de San Francisco (Ortega Campus) for a vibrant, authentic French market experience with ‘crêpes’, croque-monsieurs, croissants, ‘pâtisseries’, yoghurts, honey, waffles, wine, charcuterie, chocolate, and so much more!
But wait, there’s more! Don’t miss our epic raffle for a chance to win amazing prizes, only ...
Springnaniganz at Side Gate Brewery & Beer Garden
Celebrate the change in weather with a triple beer release, tank pours, live music, great food and new swag – at Side Gate Brewery & Beer Garden’s 4th Annual Springnaniganz on Saturday, April 5.
*Tank Pours: Our “Springnaniganz Hazy IPA” will be served directly from the ...
Tenderloin Eid Street Fair 2025 (SF)
Saturday, April 5 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Golden Gate Greenway
Celebrate Eid al-Fitr and the rich cultures of the Tenderloin on Saturday, April 5th, 2025 from 12:00-5:00 PM on Jones St and Golden Gate Ave in San Francisco.
Eid al-Fitr is a celebration of the end of the holy month of Ramadan in Islam. This holiday ...
Sunday, April 6
The Iconic Floral Festival “Tulipmania” at Pier 39 (2025)
Walk through free Tulipmania at PIER 39! More than 20,000 blooming tulips and other seasonal garden favorites will turn PIER 39 into a colorful floral wonderland! This comprehensive display features over 50 different tulip varieties aesthetically arranged in groups throughout The PIER’s Entrance Plaza, Upper ...
San Francisco Chocolate Salon 2025 (Golden Gate Park)
Chocolate lovers, get ready for a world of premium chocolate!
The original and premier artisan chocolate festival on the West Coast takes place this Spring at the 17th Annual San Francisco International Chocolate Salon and Festival, in San Francisco. Chocolate aficionados, fanatics, buyers and journalists can ...
Free “Sunday Fundays” Kids Festival: Make Tulip Art (Union Square)
Sunday, April 6 – 11:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Union Square Park
Calling all kids and their families! Join us for fun and free drop-in S.T.E.A.M. activities led by Maker Studio Kidz. Activities geared towards kids aged 5 – 12. Caretaker supervision is required at all times. 11am – 2pm Spring 2025 Schedule Feb 9: Easy Beading with Even Howard of SF Etsy Feb 16: Chinese New Year Paper Lanterns ...Every Sunday
“Sazon” Latin Food Market in SF Bay Area (2025)
Join us for a day of Latin Food, music and a great time at The Sazon Latin Food Market! We will have Latin food vendors representing all the best flavors from the Caribbean, Central and South America.
There will also be great music and drinks, so ...
“Dim Sum and Cars” Block Party w/ Murals, Car Show + DJ (SF)
Sunday, April 6th, 11am-3pm
BMO parking lot, 2675 San Bruno Ave
Burrows Pocket Park, 2 Burrows St
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Spring Art Fair at International Art Museum of America
Sunday, April 6 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | International Art Museum of America
Join us for our Spring Art Fair on April 6th from 12PM – 5PM at the International Art Museum of America for live music, small bites, local vendors and artists, face painting, craft tables, a photo booth, our international art collection, London based artist Georgii ...
SF’s Japantown Spring MusicFest w/ Taiko & Jazz Concerts (2025)
Sunday, April 6 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Japantown Peace Plaza
Please join us for our Spring Japantown Musicfest at the Hotel Kabuki on Sunday, April 6 from noon-5pm!
You’ll see two Taiko groups and three jazz bands! With stars like OH-IN TAIKO, Fourum, the Paul Yonemura Band, Akira Tana, and Jiten Daiko
Thursday, April 10
Free “Spring Golf Day” w/ Simulators, 9-Hole Mini-Golf + Bucket Golf (Thrive City)
Thursday, April 10 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Thrive City
Can’t make it out to a golf course? Not to worry, we’ve got you covered. Grab your family and head to Thrive City for our Spring Golf Day! We’ll have a Dryvebox Mobile Golf Simulator Unit, 9-hole mini-golf course, a golf instructor, and the big ...
Friday, April 11
Source Wellness Market (Health Vendors, Goods, Music)
The Source Wellness Market on April 11th is an evening filled with health, healing, and wellness goodies. From organic products to handcrafted jewelry, on top of being in an awesome community you’ll find everything you need to nourish your mind, body, and soul.
Discover 17+ local ...
Saturday, April 12
Easter Egg Hunt 2025 on Yerba Buena Gardens Great Lawn
Saturday, April 12 – 10:00 am - Ends at 12:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Gardens Great Lawn
Welcome to the Easter Egg Hunt 2025!
Get ready for a fun-filled morning on the Yerba Buena Gardens Great Lawn where you can hop around and search for colorful eggs filled with small prizes with others in your age group. This in-person event is excellent for ...
2025 “Bug Day” Festival at Randall Museum (SF)
Check out the incredible extravaganza of insects and arachnids at the Randall Museum’s popular Bug Day event celebrating everything insect with hands-on science and art activities, games, live music, movies and more.
Join in the creepy-crawly fun and learn how important these little creatures are to ...
2025 Cesar Chavez Day Parade & Festival (SF)
Saturday, April 12 – 11:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | 24th and Folsom
Be a part of the largest event honoring Cesar Chavez in Northern California, honoring the life and work of labor and civil rights leader Cesar E. Chavez on Saturday, April 12, 2025 2025 Cesar Chavez Holiday Parade & Festival Saturday, April 12, 2025 – Festival (24th ...
SF’s 2025 Cherry Blossom Festival (April 12-20)
Saturday, April 12 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Japantown Peace Plaza
Welcome to the Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival, one of California’s most prominent celebrations of Asian traditions and the biggest on the West coast. Since 1968, the Festival has served to cultivate the continued alliance between Japan and the United States using culture as its ...
The Box SF’s Artist and Makers Fair (April 12-13)
Saturday, April 12 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | The Box SF
We are excited to invite you to join us at The Box SF Artists and Makers Fair for a multi-day weekend event held monthly at our historic building located in the heart of San Francisco!
Originally the William Randolph Hearst printing plant built in the 1920’s, ...
April Makers Marker at Saluhall
Saturday, April 12 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Saluhall
Get ready to shop, sip, and celebrate Earth Month at Saluhall’s Maker’s Market on April 12! Discover a curated collection of sustainable jewelry, home goods and art, groove to live DJ beats, and indulge in delicious eats and drinks from its incredible restaurant partners. Plus, enjoy a ...
“Parks4All” Pink Full Moon Party 2025 at Presidio Tunnel Tops
Saturday, April 12 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: $25 | Tunnel Tops (Presidio)
A celebration benefiting the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy
The Parks Conservancy, the nonprofit partner of the National Park Service and Presidio Trust, is throwing the third annual Parks4All: Pink Full Moon Party. Kick off the spring season of renewal and growth at a one-of-a-kind lunar ...
Sunday, April 13
Cupertino Coin Club Annual Coin Show
Cupertino Coin Club Annual Coin Show
Silicon Valley’s Largest Coin Club Show!
St. Joseph of Cupertino Church – Parish Hall
Free Parking – $5 admission, $1 discount w/ad, Free for 17 & under
Buy – Sell – Trade – Appraisals
45 Tables, Club Exhibits, Prize Drawing, Youth Activities & Giveaways
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SF’s “Inner Sunset Flea Market” 2025 w/ Sunset Mercantile (Every 2nd 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
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
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 ...
Free “Sunday Fundays” Kids Festival: Make Cherry Blossom Art (Union Square)
Sunday, April 13 – 11:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Union Square Park
Calling all kids and their families! Join us for fun and free drop-in S.T.E.A.M. activities led by Maker Studio Kidz. Activities geared towards kids aged 5 – 12. Caretaker supervision is required at all times. 11am – 2pm Spring 2025 Schedule Feb 9: Easy Beading with Even Howard of SF Etsy Feb 16: Chinese New Year Paper Lanterns ...Every Sunday
SF’s 2025 Cherry Blossom Festival (April 12-20)
Sunday, April 13 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Japantown Peace Plaza
Welcome to the Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival, one of California’s most prominent celebrations of Asian traditions and the biggest on the West coast. Since 1968, the Festival has served to cultivate the continued alliance between Japan and the United States using culture as its ...
Tuesday, April 15
415 Day Job Fair (SF)
Join us at the Four One Five Day Job Fair on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM at City College of San Francisco Mission Center, 1125 Valencia St, San Francisco.
Meet 40+ local employers hiring for full-time, part-time, and entry-level roles across ...
Friday, April 18
San Francisco Art Fair 2025 at Fort Mason (April 18-20)
San Francisco Art Fair, the Bay Area’s longest-running modern and contemporary art fair, returns to Fort Mason Festival Pavillion from April 17 – 20. In its 13th year, the event’s evolution is a direct affirmation of the fair’s commitment to the thriving arts ecosystem that defines the Bay Area. Tickets Fair Pass $65 + fees Opening Night ...
SF’s Unique “Startup Art Fair” Takeover of an Entire 1950s Motor Lodge (April 18-20)
Friday, April 18 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm |
Cost: $20 | Hotel Del Sol
Startup is pleased to announce that the colorful art weekend is returning to San Francisco with renewed energy and purpose. Over the April 18-20, 2025 weekend, Startup Art Fair returns to the fun and funky Hotel Del Sol, the iconic 1950s motor lodge in the beautiful Marina ...
Saturday, April 19
Sheep Shearing & Fiber Arts Festival (2025)
Join us for a celebration of fiber, community, and handcrafts at Hidden Villa’s Sheep & Fiber Arts Festival! Marvel at the art of sheep shearing as skilled shearers harvest wool from our flock. Experience the joys of traditional craftsmanship with fiber-processing demonstrations and activities.
Sheep Shearing ...
2025 Earth Day Festival (SF)
Join the fun and kick off Earth Month and SF Climate Week with a bang at the Yerba Buena Gardens 2025 Earth Day Festival! The San Francisco Green Business Program is hosting an exciting Green Business Expo in partnership with the Yerba Buena Gardens Conservancy ...
Piedmont Food Fest (2025)
Come Join the Fun!
Our event welcomes everyone, free of charge, to cheer on local performers, try delectable cuisines and local beverages, and connect with friends both new and old. Make the day even more enjoyable by grabbing all-day passes to our Beer & Wine Zone ...
SF’s 2025 Cherry Blossom Festival
Saturday, April 19 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Japantown Peace Plaza
Welcome to the Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival, one of California’s most prominent celebrations of Asian traditions and the biggest on the West coast. Since 1968, the Festival has served to cultivate the continued alliance between Japan and the United States using culture as its ...
SF’s Earth Day Stroll at Bernal Heights (2025)
Get ready to add a splash of Earth Day fun to your calendar. On April 19, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 3PM, we’ll take over Cortland Avenue and beyond for our annual Earth Day event. As always, we will have earth-friendly crafts and products, garden projects, ...
San Francisco Art Fair 2025 at Fort Mason (April 18-20)
San Francisco Art Fair, the Bay Area’s longest-running modern and contemporary art fair, returns to Fort Mason Festival Pavillion from April 17 – 20. In its 13th year, the event’s evolution is a direct affirmation of the fair’s commitment to the thriving arts ecosystem that defines the Bay Area. Tickets Fair Pass $65 + fees Opening Night ...
“Thrift Fest” w/ 125+ Vendors (Alameda County Fairgrounds)
Dive into vintage vibes at Thrift Fest!
With 125+ vendors, score retro clothes, streetwear, rad jewelry, unique accessories, cool home goods, one-of-a-kind art and so much more!
Jam to a curated mix of tunes mostly from the 80’s – y2k while enjoying tasty food and drinks (including ...
City of Oakland Easter Carnival (2025)
Saturday, April 19 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Arroyo Viejo Recreation Center
This beloved community celebration, established 20 years ago by Samantha Wise of with games, egg hunt, music and fun for the whole family!
Community Enrichment Organization & Mayor Kevin Jenkins for a day filled with fun and excitement at the Arroyo Viejo Recreation Center! Our Annual ...
SF’s Unique “Startup Art Fair” Takeover of an Entire 1950s Motor Lodge (April 18-20)
Saturday, April 19 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: $20 | Hotel Del Sol
Startup is pleased to announce that the colorful art weekend is returning to San Francisco with renewed energy and purpose. Over the April 18-20, 2025 weekend, Startup Art Fair returns to the fun and funky Hotel Del Sol, the iconic 1950s motor lodge in the beautiful Marina ...
Sunday, April 20
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 ...
SF’s 420 Celebration at Hippie Hill 2025 (Golden Gate Park)
420 at Hippie Hill is a well-known San Francisco tradition, bringing tens of thousands of people from all over to Robin Williams Meadow (formerly Sharon Meadow) to celebrate the right to use cannabis.
In previous years, this “festival” was unpermitted and unofficial. It was awesome, but the event ...
Free “Sunday Fundays” Kids Festival: Make Pom Pom Easter Animal Craft (Union Square)
Sunday, April 20 – 11:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Union Square Park
Calling all kids and their families! Join us for fun and free drop-in S.T.E.A.M. activities led by Maker Studio Kidz. Activities geared towards kids aged 5 – 12. Caretaker supervision is required at all times. 11am – 2pm Spring 2025 Schedule Feb 9: Easy Beading with Even Howard of SF Etsy Feb 16: Chinese New Year Paper Lanterns ...Every Sunday
SF’s 2025 Cherry Blossom Festival & Grand Parade
Sunday, April 20 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Japantown Peace Plaza
Welcome to the Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival, one of California’s most prominent celebrations of Asian traditions and the biggest on the West coast. Since 1968, the Festival has served to cultivate the continued alliance between Japan and the United States using culture as its ...
San Francisco Art Fair 2025 at Fort Mason (April 18-20)
San Francisco Art Fair, the Bay Area’s longest-running modern and contemporary art fair, returns to Fort Mason Festival Pavillion from April 17 – 20. In its 13th year, the event’s evolution is a direct affirmation of the fair’s commitment to the thriving arts ecosystem that defines the Bay Area. Tickets Fair Pass $65 + fees Opening Night ...
SF’s Unique “Startup Art Fair” Takeover of an Entire 1950s Motor Lodge (April 18-20)
Sunday, April 20 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm |
Cost: $20 | Hotel Del Sol
Startup is pleased to announce that the colorful art weekend is returning to San Francisco with renewed energy and purpose. Over the April 18-20, 2025 weekend, Startup Art Fair returns to the fun and funky Hotel Del Sol, the iconic 1950s motor lodge in the beautiful Marina ...
Saturday, April 26
SF’s DogFest 2025: Pet Festival, Carnival & Parade (Duboce Park)
DogFest 2025 is a mutt-tastic festival at one of the most dog-friendly parks in the city and the biggest dog event in San Francisco.
DogFest is a celebration of dogs, families, community, and spring in San Francisco. It’s also a charitable event that raises funds for ...
41st Annual Cupertino Cherry Blossom Festival 2025 (April 26-27)
Saturday, April 26 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Cupertino Memorial Park (Stevens Creek)
The 41st Cupertino Cherry Blossom Festival is coming to the Cupertino Memorial Park on April 26-27, 2025. Enjoy free admission and free parking. An award-winning Bay Area festival showcasing Japanese arts, crafts, culture and traditions returns to the Memorial Park for the 41st year. Please ...
2025 Dutch “King’s Day” Orange Bike Ride Through Golden Gate Park
Saturday, April 26 – 10:30 am - Ends at 12:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Dutch Windmill
Normally the Murphy Windmill (the largest in the world when it was built in 1908) sits majestically, but silently watching over the southwest corner of Golden Gate Park which no longer needs it to pump the 40,000 gallons of water a day it used to ...
PelicanFest: Earth Day Celebration in Pacifica (2025)
Join us at PelicanFest, an Earth Day celebration at Linda Mar State Beach in Pacifica on April 26th from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Presented by the Pacific Beach Coalition this event invites the Bay Area to discover and celebrate pelicans.
Booths will line the North ...
Berkeley Bay Festival + Free Boat Rides (2025)
Saturday, April 26 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Shorebird Park Nature Center
Celebrate the San Francisco Bay at the Berkeley Marina and connect with the community through live music, food, and hands-on educational activities
This free family-focused event celebrates the Bay, its local wildlife, and the people and agencies dedicated to its protection. Over 30 environmental and wildlife conservation ...
Santa Rosa’s 16th Annual Earth Day Festival (2025)
Saturday, April 26 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Old Courthouse Square (Santa Rosa)
Santa Rosa’s 16th Annual Earth Day Festival is taking place on Saturday, April 26th, from 12pm-4pm in Downtown Santa Rosa. This FREE, family-friendly festival brings the community together through fun activities, live performing arts and inspiring exhibits that raise environmental awareness. Don’t miss out on ...
Asian and Pacific Islander Arts & Culture Festival (Alameda)
Saturday, April 26 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Bohol Circle Immigrant Park
Celebrate Asian and Pacific Islander heritage with live music, dance, food and family art activities at Alameda’s beautiful Bohol Circle Immigrant Park!
Experience a lively array of music and dance from local performing ensembles including traditional Hawaiian hula from Alameda’s very own Hālau Makana, folk music ...
2025 Dutch “King’s Day” Windmill Festival in Golden Gate Park (SF)
Saturday, April 26 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Murphy Windmill
Normally the Murphy Windmill (the largest in the world when it was built in 1908) sits majestically, but silently watching over the southwest corner of Golden Gate Park which no longer needs it to pump the 40,000 gallons of water a day it used to ...
Downtown Hayward’s “Lit Hop” Literary Festival
Saturday, April 26 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Downtown Hayward
The Hayward Lit Hop Literary Festival returns to downtown Hayward on Saturday, April 26th!
We’ll begin at 2 pm at Heritage Plaza, a park across the street from the Downtown Hayward Public Library, with a welcome from Hayward local civic and literary leaders and a musical ...
Sunday, April 27
2025 Annual Gilman District Street Fair (Berkeley)
Sunday, April 27 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Gilman District
Get ready for the 3rd Annual Gilman District Street Fair! 1350 Fifth Street, Berkeley, CA
With over 130 vendors and activities, the third year of this exciting new street fair will be a celebration of everything that makes our awesome neighborhood and city unique – from ...
41st Annual Cupertino Cherry Blossom Festival 2025 (April 26-27)
Sunday, April 27 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Cupertino Memorial Park (Stevens Creek)
The 41st Cupertino Cherry Blossom Festival is coming to the Cupertino Memorial Park on April 26-27, 2025. Enjoy free admission and free parking. An award-winning Bay Area festival showcasing Japanese arts, crafts, culture and traditions returns to the Memorial Park for the 41st year. Please ...
Super Bicycle Oakland w/ 75+ Ebikes to Test Ride
Experience the best in electric biking at Super Bicycle! Hosted by The New Wheel Oakland, this event has exciting activities for all ages. Test ride the latest ebikes from the worlds leading suppliers and enjoy free Hawaii style Shaved Ice. Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist ...
2025 “Opening Day On The Bay” Boat Parade & “Blessing of the Fleet” (SF)
Sunday, April 27 – 10:30 am - Ends at 2:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Marina Green
The annual Opening Day on the Bay typically shows off over 100 historic workboats, fireboats, towboats, and classic and contemporary craft.
This marks the official start of the San Francisco boating season.
Annual “Opening Day on the Bay” Boat Parade
Sunday, April 27, 2025
– Blessing of the fleet – ...
Free “Sunday Fundays” Kids Festival: Make Bumble Bee Puppet Making (Union Square)
Sunday, April 27 – 11:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Union Square Park
Calling all kids and their families! Join us for fun and free drop-in S.T.E.A.M. activities led by Maker Studio Kidz. Activities geared towards kids aged 5 – 12. Caretaker supervision is required at all times. 11am – 2pm Spring 2025 Schedule Feb 9: Easy Beading with Even Howard of SF Etsy Feb 16: Chinese New Year Paper Lanterns ...Every Sunday
1st Annual Southeast Art and Soul Festival (SF)
Sunday, April 27 – 11:00 am - Ends at 7:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Southeast Community Center
Come join us at the Southeast Art and Soul Festival for a celebration of creativity, culture, and community!
The Southeast Community Center will host the first annual Southeast Art and Soul Festival, a vibrant outdoor arts and music festival on Sunday, April 27.
The Southeast Art and ...
Friday, May 2
SF’s “Slavic Festival” 2025: A Slavic Heart & Soul Celebration (May 2-3)
A Celebration of Slavic Heart and Soul! Join us for San Francisco’s two-day Slavic Festival on May 2-3, 2025 held in a historic venue on Sutter Street in Lower Pacific Heights. You’ll enjoy Slavic traditions and culture with ongoing performances, food and crafts. Whether you ...
SF’s Slavic Festival 2025 (May 2-3)
A Celebration of Slavic Heart and Soul Join us for San Francisco’s two-day Slavic Festival on May 2-3, 2025 held in a historic venue on Sutter Street in Lower Pacific Heights. You’ll enjoy Slavic traditions and culture with ongoing performances, food and crafts. Whether you ...
Saturday, May 3
SF’s “Slavic Festival” 2025: A Slavic Heart & Soul Celebration (May 2-3)
A Celebration of Slavic Heart and Soul! Join us for San Francisco’s two-day Slavic Festival on May 2-3, 2025 held in a historic venue on Sutter Street in Lower Pacific Heights. You’ll enjoy Slavic traditions and culture with ongoing performances, food and crafts. Whether you ...
SF “Y For Youth” Community Festival (2025)
Join us for our Y For Youth Community Festival – this year’s festivities will be bigger and better than ever!
Since 2012, the YMCA of Greater San Francisco has proudly hosted Y for Youth, an annual event celebrating the incredible potential of young people in our ...
“Bringing Back the Natives” Garden Tour of 60 Alameda & Contra Costa Gardens (May 3-4)
May 3-4, 10am to 5pm both days A tour of 60 Alameda and Contra Costa Gardens and Homes This delightful collection of native plant gardens ranges from an established wildlife oasis to brand new installations, from large lots in the hills to small front-yard gardens, ...
2025 “Butterfly Festival” at Mariposa County Fairgrounds (May 3-4)
Celebrate the magic of butterflies at the 2025 Mariposa Butterfly Festival! Join us May 3rd & 4th at the Mariposa County Fairgrounds for a weekend of fun, education, and entertainment for all ages. Experience the spectacular live butterfly release, explore Jurassic Mariposa with animatronic dinosaurs, ...
SF’s Slavic Festival 2025 (May 2-3)
A Celebration of Slavic Heart and Soul Join us for San Francisco’s two-day Slavic Festival on May 2-3, 2025 held in a historic venue on Sutter Street in Lower Pacific Heights. You’ll enjoy Slavic traditions and culture with ongoing performances, food and crafts. Whether you ...
AAPI Fest 2025 by Over the Fog (Daly City)
Hello, Neighbor!
You and everyone you know are invited to join us for the Seventh Annual AAPI Fest—a celebration of LOCAL Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) culture, creativity, and contributions!
Hosted by Over the Fog, this family-friendly festival is more than just an event—it’s a gathering ...
Sunday, May 4
“Bringing Back the Natives” Garden Tour of 60 Alameda & Contra Costa Gardens (May 3-4)
May 3-4, 10am to 5pm both days A tour of 60 Alameda and Contra Costa Gardens and Homes This delightful collection of native plant gardens ranges from an established wildlife oasis to brand new installations, from large lots in the hills to small front-yard gardens, ...
2025 “Butterfly Festival” at Mariposa County Fairgrounds (May 3-4)
Celebrate the magic of butterflies at the 2025 Mariposa Butterfly Festival! Join us May 3rd & 4th at the Mariposa County Fairgrounds for a weekend of fun, education, and entertainment for all ages. Experience the spectacular live butterfly release, explore Jurassic Mariposa with animatronic dinosaurs, ...
2nd Annual AAPI Heritage Festival at St. Mark’s Square (SF)
Join St. Mark’s Square for an unforgettable afternoon as we celebrate AAPI Heritage at the 2nd Annual AAPI Heritage Festival!
Date: Sunday, May 4, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: St. Mark’s Square, Urban Life Center, Community Auditorium , 1031 Franklin Street , San Francisco
This vibrant ...
Thursday, May 8
“Hawaiian May Day” at City Center Bishop Ranch (2025)
Thursday, May 8 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Alexander Square
Celebrate May Day with a captivating hula performance by Aloha Studio at City Center Bishop Ranch.
Join us on the lawn in Alexander Square on May 8, 2025 at 6pm as graceful hula dancers bring the stories of Hawai‘i to life through song and dance.
May Day, traditionally ...
What Burning Man Camp to Join? Try this SF Burners Camp “Speed Dating” Event
Thursday, May 8 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Teeth Bar
Interested in finding a Burning Man camp to join? Come join us for an evening of presentations from various theme camps at SF Camp Speed Dating & Recruitment!
Saturday, May 10
Hayward’s Hawaiian May Day Festival 2025 (May 10-11)
Saturday, May 10 – 11:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Downtown Hayward
The Hawaiian May Day Festival is back to the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton, CA, as a two-day event in 2025. Come celebrate May 10-11, 2025. This FREE family-friendly event is hosted by the Kumu Hula Association of Northern California, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, dedicated to ...
Annual May Madness Car Show and Parade (San Rafael)
Saturday, May 10 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Downtown San Rafael
The streets of Downtown San Rafael will rumble to life again as the tradition of “cruising” Fourth Street is remembered in our 35TH Annual San Rafael May Madness Car Show and Parade on May 10, 2025. Join hundreds of fans to check out 200+ incredible ...
Focus Fest
Alameda’s first climate photography festival launches with a fun-filled community celebration. Radium Runway transforms into an open-air gallery showcasing national and international works. Enjoy climate-friendly cuisines curated by partner Erika Hazel, aka the Bizerkeley Vegan. Catch artist talks on the hour every hour or take ...
Season Kick-Off “Fern Alley Music Series” Dance to Brazilian Rhythms with Nilo Ayele & Friends
Welcome to the Fern Alley Music Series! Established in 2023, the Fern Alley Music Series has quickly become a beloved community event, celebrating music, art, and culture in the heart of the Lower Polk.
Experience the Fern Alley Music Series—where music, art, and community unite! ...
Sunday, May 11
SF’s “Inner Sunset Flea Market” 2025 w/ Sunset Mercantile (Every 2nd 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
Hawaiian May Day Festival 2025 (Hayward)
Sunday, May 11 – 11:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Downtown Hayward
The Hawaiian May Day Festival is back to the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton, CA, as a two-day event in 2025. Come celebrate May 10-11, 2025. This FREE family-friendly event is hosted by the Kumu Hula Association of Northern California, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, dedicated to ...
Sunday, May 18
Bay to Breakers 2025 (Everything You Need to Know)
Early Bird Discount Tickets / Street Closures / Course Map / Muni & BART Info / Best Places to Watch / Volunteer / Crazy Costume Photos
Saturday, May 24
2025 San Francisco Carnaval Festival & Parade (May 24-25)
Carnaval San Francisco is back for 2025 with their 47th annual celebration. The free, two–day Festival covers 17 blocks in the Mission District, with five main stages, 50 local performing artists, and 400 vendors. The festival includes international food, dancing, sampling sites and entertainment for ...
Sunday, May 25
2025 San Francisco Carnaval Grand Parade
Carnaval San Francisco is back for 2025 with their 47th annual celebration. The free, two–day Festival covers 17 blocks in the Mission District, with five main stages, 50 local performing artists, and 400 vendors. The festival includes international food, dancing, sampling sites and entertainment for ...
2025 San Francisco Carnaval Festival & Parade
Carnaval San Francisco is back for 2025 with their 47th annual celebration. The free, two–day Festival covers 17 blocks in the Mission District, with five main stages, 50 local performing artists, and 400 vendors. The festival includes international food, dancing, sampling sites and entertainment for ...
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
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 | ...
Sunday, June 8
SF’s “Inner Sunset Flea Market” 2025 w/ Sunset Mercantile (Every 2nd 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
Sunday, June 15
2025 Golden Gate Park Band Festival (SF)
Sunday, June 15 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)
The Golden Gate Park Band presents its 143rd season in Golden Gate Park’s music concourse. That’s right, this 30-piece symphony has been playing free concerts in Golden Gate Park since 1882. For 2025, the Golden Gate Park Band performs free weekly concerts most Sundays at 1 pm. ...Every Sunday
“Sunday Streets” 2025 Kickoff: SF’s Free Street Festival & Block Party (Tenderloin)
Sunday, June 15 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE
Livable City is announces the 2025 season of Sunday Streets with six events across San Francisco and the fifth annual Phoenix Day citywide block party program. From June to October, the season will launch with one key theme: Safe Streets, Shared Joy. In the midst of ...
Sunday, July 20
“Sunday Streets” SF’s Free 1 Mile-Long Street Festival & Block Party (Mission Dist.)
Sunday, July 20 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Mission District
Livable City is announces the 2025 season of Sunday Streets with six events across San Francisco and the fifth annual Phoenix Day citywide block party program. From June to October, the season will launch with one key theme: Safe Streets, Shared Joy. In the midst of ...
Friday, July 25
Gilroy Garlic Festival 2025 (July 25-27)
Gilroy’s most famous event is making a comeback. After a six-year absence, the Gilroy Garlic Festival is set to return from July 25–27, 2025, at a new location—Gilroy Gardens. This marks a fresh chapter for the beloved festival, which has long been a cornerstone of ...
Saturday, July 26
Gilroy Garlic Festival 2025 (July 25-27)
Gilroy’s most famous event is making a comeback. After a six-year absence, the Gilroy Garlic Festival is set to return from July 25–27, 2025, at a new location—Gilroy Gardens. This marks a fresh chapter for the beloved festival, which has long been a cornerstone of ...
Sunday, July 27
Gilroy Garlic Festival 2025 (July 25-27)
Gilroy’s most famous event is making a comeback. After a six-year absence, the Gilroy Garlic Festival is set to return from July 25–27, 2025, at a new location—Gilroy Gardens. This marks a fresh chapter for the beloved festival, which has long been a cornerstone of ...
Sunday, August 24
“Sunday Streets” 2025: SF’s Free Street Festival & Block Party (Bayview)
Sunday, August 24 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Bayview
Livable City is announces the 2025 season of Sunday Streets with six events across San Francisco and the fifth annual Phoenix Day citywide block party program. From June to October, the season will launch with one key theme: Safe Streets, Shared Joy. In the midst of ...
Sunday, September 21
“Sunday Streets” 2025: SF’s Free Street Festival & Block Party (Western Addition)
Sunday, September 21 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Western Addition
Livable City is announces the 2025 season of Sunday Streets with six events across San Francisco and the fifth annual Phoenix Day citywide block party program. From June to October, the season will launch with one key theme: Safe Streets, Shared Joy. In the midst of ...
Sunday, October 5
San Francisco Fleet Week 2025: Ship Tours, Blue Angels Air Show + Full Schedule of Events (Oct. 5-13)
Sunday, October 5 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | All Over San Francisco
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 Streets” SoMa: SF’s Free Street Festival & Block Party (2025)
Sunday, October 5 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | SoMa
Livable City is announces the 2025 season of Sunday Streets with six events across San Francisco and the fifth annual Phoenix Day citywide block party program. From June to October, the season will launch with one key theme: Safe Streets, Shared Joy. In the midst of ...
Friday, October 10
San Francisco Fleet Week 2025: Blue Angels Air Show
Friday, October 10 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Marina Green
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 ...
Saturday, October 11
San Francisco Fleet Week 2025: Blue Angels Air Show
Saturday, October 11 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Marina Green
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 12
San Francisco Fleet Week 2025: Blue Angels Air Show
Sunday, October 12 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Marina Green
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 19
Sunday Streets “Phoenix Day” Neighborhood Block Parties All Over SF (2025)
Sunday, October 19 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | All Over San Francisco
Livable City is announces the 2025 season of Sunday Streets with six events across San Francisco and the fifth annual Phoenix Day citywide block party program. From June to October, the season will launch with one key theme: Safe Streets, Shared Joy. In the midst of ...
Saturday, November 1
2025 “Renegade Craft” Fair San Francisco w/ 250+ Artists (Nov 1-2)
Saturday, November 1 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Fort Mason (Festival Pavilion)
Renegade Craft’s Winter Fair will be at Fort Mason Center Festival Pavilion on November 1-2, 2025. Shop your favorite artists and discover over 250 new ones at Renegade San Francisco! We’re back with a curated summertime Fair featuring the most inspiring creatives from the Bay and ...
Sunday, November 2
2025 “Renegade Craft” Fair San Francisco w/ 250+ Artists (Nov 1-2)
Sunday, November 2 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Fort Mason (Festival Pavilion)
Renegade Craft’s Winter Fair will be at Fort Mason Center Festival Pavilion on November 1-2, 2025. Shop your favorite artists and discover over 250 new ones at Renegade San Francisco! We’re back with a curated summertime Fair featuring the most inspiring creatives from the Bay and ...
Saturday, March 8
Second Saturdays at Union Square: “Irish Heritage Month” (2025)
This event is part of the Second Saturdays ‘Round the World series, which showcases the many cultural traditions represented in San Francisco through a monthly day of themed music, dance, and crafts in Union Square Plaza.
Enjoy three 30-minute sets of Irish dance throughout the event, ...
