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 2026.
> We’ll be updating this guide with more May events soon! Please note, this guide includes events from 2025; the 2026 dates have not yet been announced, but we expect them to return in 2026.
Saturday, June 20
SF’s 11-block Annual North Beach Festival 2026 (June 20-21)
Join us for North Beach Festival 2026 presented by Zoox from 11am to 7pm on Saturday, June 20th & Sunday, June 21st (Father’s Day weekend!) as we celebrate the vibrant and historic North Beach. North Beach Festival Saturday-Sunday, June 20-21, 2026 | 11a-7p Columbus and ...
SF’s 2026 “Glen Park Night Market” (June-Sept.)
Saturday, June 20 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Kern Street & Diamond Street
Join us for an evening under the stars at the Glen Park Night Market — a vibrant community celebration of art, music, and small businesses. Browse booths from local artists and makers, enjoy live music and DJ sets, grab bites from neighborhood favorites, visit with ...
SF Waterfront Summer Market: 3-Day Cultural Fest at Ferry Building (June 19-21)
Saturday, June 20 – 10:00 am - Ends at 7:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Ferry Building
EVENT WARNING – as of 6/17/26 The Eventbrite for this event has been removed with no notice and we don’t see it listed it listed on the Ferry Building website either. So in all likelihood this event is no longer happening. Experience a vibrant three-day ...
The Wardrobe Project Flea: Summer Solstice Shop & Sip (Rockridge BART)
Saturday, June 20 – 11:00 am - Ends at 7:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Rockridge BART
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 ...
North Beach Festival 2026 (June 20-21)
Join us for North Beach Festival 2026 from 11am to 7pm on Saturday, June 20th & Sunday, June 21st, 2026!
Discover San Francisco’s “Little Italy,” a vibrant and historic neighborhood known for its rich Italian heritage, scenic views, lively nightlife, cultural festivals, and iconic landmarks like ...
SF’s North Beach Festival 2026 (June 20-21)
Saturday, June 20 – 11:00 am - Ends at 7:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | North Beach
Considered one of the country’s original outdoor festivals, the North Beach Festival celebrates its 72nd year in historic North Beach in 2026 with 200+ vendors on 11 blocks, beer gardens, live music, art, Italian Street Painting, the blessing of the animals, and much more. And it all ...
Celebration of Nations: Global Soccer Watch Party
⚽ Celebration of Nations: Global Soccer Watch Party – June 20
Hosted in Collaboration with Oakland Roots and Soul SC with an exclusive giveaways!
The best place to watch all the tournament action with breathtaking sunset views of the San Francisco Bay
Join us at Gold Bar Distillery ...
“Fête de la Musique”Summer Solstice Street Party (Berkeley)
Celebrate the return of summer at Berkeley’s Gilman Wine Block with a completely free, outdoor live music street party! Hosted by Mixolydian Commons, Donkey & Goat Winery, Hammerling Wines, Tessier Winery, and Gilman Brewing, this neighborhood gathering brings together great local bands, delicious food pop-ups ...
Inaugural Free “Sunset Dance Party” w/ DJs at Ocean Beach (SF)
outdoor sunset dance party at ocean beach. inagural event by dj collective No Reason SF. exact details to be announced on No Reason instagram (@noreasonsf)
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SF’s “Heart of the Richmond District” Summer Night Markets (2026)
Saturday, June 20 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Richmond District
We are delighted to be back for a third year of the ‘Heart of the Richmond District’, a family-friendly series of night markets on Clement Street between 22nd and 25th Avenue. Please join us on every 3rd Saturday | May – August May 16th, 2026 June 20th, 2026 July 18th, ...Monthly
Heart of the Richmond Night Market
Saturday, June 20 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Clement Street (between 22nd and 25th Ave.)
Join us for a lively evening filled with delicious food, live performances, local vendors, and family-friendly fun.
The Heart of the Richmond District Night Market is more than a street fair — it’s a celebration of community, neighborhood pride, and the small businesses that make the ...
“Midsummer” Art Show Opening Reception at The Faight (SF)
Saturday, June 20 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | The Faight
Midsummer: Between the Light and the Dark is a community art exhibition at The Faight in San Francisco, curated by Kate Hockett and Bryan Bacock. The show features artists and select vendors whose work explores themes of light, darkness, nature, ritual, and transformation. The opening ...
Sunday, June 21
SF’s 11-block Annual North Beach Festival 2026 (June 20-21)
Join us for North Beach Festival 2026 presented by Zoox from 11am to 7pm on Saturday, June 20th & Sunday, June 21st (Father’s Day weekend!) as we celebrate the vibrant and historic North Beach. North Beach Festival Saturday-Sunday, June 20-21, 2026 | 11a-7p Columbus and ...
SF Dragon Boat Festival: 2026 Friendship Races on Lake Merced (June 20-21)
Sunday, June 21 – 8:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Lake Merced
San Francisco’s 2026 Dragon Boat Festival spans two weekends in June, starting with an opening celebration in Chinatown on June 13 and followed by the Friendship Races at Lake Merced on June 20 and 21. The festival features dragon boat races, family-friendly activities, cultural programming, ...
Sunnyvale World Soccer & Food Fest (Cityline)
Sunday, June 21 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Cityline Sunnyvale
⚽ IT’S OFFICIAL — Sunnyvale World Soccer & Food Fest is coming! ⚽ This June, catch every FIFA World Cup 26™ match LIVE on the big screen at the South Bay’s favorite free soccer watch party! Feel the roar of the crowd, cheer for your ...
SF Waterfront Summer Market: 3-Day Cultural Fest at Ferry Building (June 19-21)
Sunday, June 21 – 10:00 am - Ends at 7:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Ferry Building
EVENT WARNING – as of 6/17/26 The Eventbrite for this event has been removed with no notice and we don’t see it listed it listed on the Ferry Building website either. So in all likelihood this event is no longer happening. Experience a vibrant three-day ...
39th Annual Berkeley Juneteenth Festival (2026)
Sunday, June 21 – 11:00 am - Ends at 7:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Berkeley, CA
One of the East Bay’s biggest Juneteenth celebrations returns to the streets of South Berkeley for a full day festival stretching across the Alcatraz–Adeline corridor. The annual Berkeley Juneteenth Festival transforms five blocks into a vibrant outdoor celebration of Black culture, freedom, and community with ...
SF Bayview Juneteenth Father’s Day Festival w/ Next & Lakeside (2026)
Sunday, June 21 – 11:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Gilman Park
The SF Juneteenth Bayview Father’s Day Festival returns to Gilman Park for a full day of free, outdoor celebration in the heart of Bayview. Hosted by the SF African American Arts & Cultural District, this neighborhood festival brings together live music, DJs, food vendors, retail ...
SF’s North Beach Festival 2026 (June 20-21)
Sunday, June 21 – 11:00 am - Ends at 7:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | North Beach
Considered one of the country’s original outdoor festivals, the North Beach Festival celebrates its 72nd year in historic North Beach in 2026 with 200+ vendors on 11 blocks, beer gardens, live music, art, Italian Street Painting, the blessing of the animals, and much more. And it all ...
Tuesday, June 23
Free Silent Disco: Summer Break in Yerba Buena “Tipsy Tuesdays” (SF)
Tuesday, June 23 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Lane and Jessie Square
You deserve a break! Summer Break in Yerba Buena features free outdoor programs in Yerba Buena Lane and Jessie Square! Weekdays in June and July, we’ll have something for everyone. On Tuesdays, join us for Tipsy Tuesdays with free silent disco and trivia with prizes ...
Wednesday, June 24
Summer Break in Yerba Buena: Crafting in Color
Wednesday, June 24 – 11:00 am - Ends at 1:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Lane and Jessie Square
You deserve a break! Summer Break in Yerba Buena features free outdoor programs in Yerba Buena Lane and Jessie Square! Weekdays in June and July, we’ll have something for everyone. On Wednesdays, we’ll have free Crafting in Color activities including friendship bracelets, mini DIY succulent ...
Thursday, June 25
Summer Break in Yerba Buena: So You Think You Can Soccer?
Thursday, June 25 – 11:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Lane and Jessie Square
You deserve a break! Summer Break in Yerba Buena features free outdoor programs in Yerba Buena Lane and Jessie Square! Weekdays in June and July, we’ll have something for everyone. On Thursdays, come try your skills at giant soccer ball darts!
Official SF Pride Block Party and World Cup Watch Party (Yerba Buena Lane)
Thursday, June 25 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Lane
Grab your heels, cleats (or both!) and head to Jessie Square in Yerba Buena for an SF Pride Block Party and World Cup Watch Party.
Your Pride Pre-Game Starts Here! You’re invited to the Official SF Pride Block Party and Pride House SF World Cup Watch ...
“SOMA Nights” Neighborhood Block Party + Night Market (SF)
Thursday, June 25 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Folsom St. (between 6th-12th)
SOMA Nights returns in 2026, bringing a monthly street party to San Francisco’s Folsom Street (6th–12th) on the fourth Thursday of each month, from April 23 through September 24, 2026. This free, high-energy event spotlights the neighborhood’s creative spirit with local food, pop-up vendors, art, ...Monthly
Free Outdoor Vertical Dance + Block Party “Transmarsh” (Tenderloin)
Thursday, June 25 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Timbri Hotel (Taylor St. facade), Turk & Taylor
BODYSTORM premieres TRANSMARSH, a free outdoor vertical dance performance celebrating trans existence as a vital part of our ecosystem.
Get Ready for TRANSMARSH!
Soaring over the Turk and Taylor intersection over the Timbri Hotel in San Francisco’s Tenderloin during SF Trans March Weekend, TRANSMARSH is a FREE ...
Friday, June 26
“Circus Bella’s AH HA!” World Premiere at Yerba Buena Gardens Festival (June 26-27)
Friday, June 26 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 1:00 pm |
| Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
Sat, Jun 27 | 2:15pm – 3:15pm
Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
Mission St. between 3rd & 4th Sts.
San Francisco, CA
FREE | RSVP
This program has three showings: Friday, June 26 at 12pm,
Saturday, June 27 at 12pm and again at 2:15pm.
ASL Interpretation provided at both Saturday shows.
Circus Bella, the ...
“Bay Bridge Creative” Waterfront Craft Fair at SF’s China Basin Park (June 26-28)
Friday, June 26 – 8:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | China Basin Park
Bay Bridge Creative presents a free, open-air waterfront showcase at China Basin Park, featuring handmade crafts and unique artisan goods. Attendees can meet local makers, shop for curated art and crafts, and enjoy the scenic bayfront setting. The event runs daily from June 26 to ...
San Francisco’s Annual Trans March + Festival 2026
Friday, June 26 – 11:00 am - Ends at 7:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Mission Dolores Park
San Francisco’s annual Trans March returns on June 26, 2026. Join us for Trans March 2026 to march in celebration of our trans joy and resilience on June 26, 2026, at Dolores Park in San Francisco, CA. Read the FAQ. 3-6pm – stage & resource ...
Saturday, June 27
7th Annual “LakeFest” Celebration at Lake Merritt (Oakland)
Get ready for the Bay Area’s ultimate summer destination! The 7th Annual LakeFest Oakland is back at Lake Merritt! Join 20,000+ neighbors for a massive celebration of music, art and the vibrant spirit of The Town.
LakeFest
Saturday, June 27, 2026 | 11a-6p
Sail Boat House, Lake Merritt, ...
“Bay Bridge Creative” Waterfront Craft Fair at SF’s China Basin Park (June 26-28)
Saturday, June 27 – 8:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | China Basin Park
Bay Bridge Creative presents a free, open-air waterfront showcase at China Basin Park, featuring handmade crafts and unique artisan goods. Attendees can meet local makers, shop for curated art and crafts, and enjoy the scenic bayfront setting. The event runs daily from June 26 to ...
2026 San Francisco Pride Festival (June 27-28)
The San Francisco LGBT Pride Celebration and Parade is one of the largest LGBT gatherings in the nation. The two-day celebration is free and open to all. The parade takes place annually on the last Sunday of June. In 2026, we’re transforming Civic Center into ...
Gumbo Social’s 4th Annual Bayview Block Party (2026)
Gumbo Social is proud to present the Fourth Annual Bayview Block Party, celebrating three years as a brick-and-mortar restaurant in San Francisco’s historic Bayview neighborhood.
Join us on Saturday, June 27, 2026 from 11 AM to 5 PM in the parking lot at 3rd St. & Thornton Ave, right next door ...
Shipyard Gallery Closing Reception & Studio Tour (SF)
Join us at The Shipyard Gallery for the closing reception of Presence—The Art of Being, a figurative exhibit that brings together 21 artists working in a variety of media and styles to demonstrate the power of the figure to connect us emotionally, physically, and psychologically ...
Sunday, June 28
“Bay Bridge Creative” Waterfront Craft Fair at SF’s China Basin Park (June 26-28)
Sunday, June 28 – 8:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | China Basin Park
Bay Bridge Creative presents a free, open-air waterfront showcase at China Basin Park, featuring handmade crafts and unique artisan goods. Attendees can meet local makers, shop for curated art and crafts, and enjoy the scenic bayfront setting. The event runs daily from June 26 to ...
2026 San Francisco Pride Parade
Sunday, June 28 – 10:30 am - Ends at 1:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Market Street
The San Francisco LGBT Pride Celebration and Parade is one of the largest LGBT gatherings in the nation. The two-day celebration is free and open to all. The parade takes place annually on the last Sunday of June. In 2026, we’re transforming Civic Center into ...
2026 San Francisco Pride Festival (Civic Center)
The San Francisco LGBT Pride Celebration and Parade is one of the largest LGBT gatherings in the nation. The two-day celebration is free and open to all. The parade takes place annually on the last Sunday of June. In 2026, we’re transforming Civic Center into ...
Tuesday, June 30
SF’s Noe Valley Night Market 2026
Tuesday, June 30 – 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
Thursday, July 2
Lunchtime Concert w/ Destiny Muhammad Trio (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026)
Thursday, July 2 – 12:30 pm - Ends at 1:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
Thu, Jul 2 | 12:30pm – 1:30pm
Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
Mission St. between 3rd & 4th Sts.
San Francisco, CA
A jazz harp player and soul-powered vocalist, Destiny Muhammad champions the legacy of the women who came before her while taking the instrument into enthralling new terrain. Following ...
Ricardo Lemvo & Makina Loca at Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026
Thursday, July 2 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
Thu, Jul 2 | 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Crepe Myrtle Garden, Yerba Buena Gardens
3rd St. between Mission and Howard Sts.
San Francisco, CA
Yerba Buena Salsa Nights kick off with a blast of African-Cuban funk from a longtime YBG Festival favorite. Known for his high-energy performances, Congolese-born vocalist Ricardo Lemvo has ...
SF’s Free DFT Monthly Block Party: “Downtown First Thursdays” (2026)
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
Friday, July 3
Pleasant Hill Night Market: Food, Music & Performances
Friday, July 3 – 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 ...
El Cerrito’s WorldOne Festival “Tardeada” Pre-Party
Friday, July 3 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Cerrito Vista Park
Back for the 28th year, the 2026 worldOne Festival is El Cerrito California’s largest event of the entire year! Join 12,000+ of your closest friends + neighbors for a splendid day of music, art, commUnity, relaxation, and fun on the welcoming, spacious lawn + adjacent ...
Benicia | Independence Day Torchlight Parade | 2026
Friday, July 3 – 6:30 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | First Street (Benicia)
July 3rd Torchlight Parade – Celebrating USA 250
Join us for the 2026 Benicia Torchlight Parade as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the USA. Parade route is along First Street between D Street and Benicia City Park. Gather a group of family and friends, bring ...
Saturday, July 4
July 4 Parade & Celebration at SF’s Coastal Park (Sunset Dunes)
Saturday, July 4 – 11:30 am - Ends at 2:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Noriega Sunset Lounge (Sunset Dunes Park)
Celebrate the 4th of July with a good old-fashioned neighborhood parade!
Marchers will gather starting at 11:30 at the Noriega Sunset Lounge and parade through Sunset Dunes Park with marching bands, fire truck fanfare, and plenty of neighborhood joy.
We’ll end the parade at Judah with bounce ...
Weekend Sessions w/ SF Uke Jam’s Summer Uke-splosion (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026)
Saturday, July 4 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
Sat, Jul 4 | 12:00pm – 4:00pm
Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
Mission St. between 3rd & 4th Sts.
San Francisco, CA
FREE | RSVP
The ukulele is truly the people’s instrument, and the popular SF Uke Jam is the Bay Area’s leading force bringing fans of the diminutive 4-string uke together. ...
Pleasant Hill’s 4th of July Parade, Festival & Fireworks | 2026
2026 50th Annual Pleasant Hill 4th of July Celebration
Join the Pleasant Hill 4th of July Commission
The Pleasant Hill 4th of July Commission work hard to put together the largest single-day event in the city. The commission is not part of the City of Pleasant Hill ...
Concord | 4th of July Parade, Concert & Fireworks | 2026
2026 Schedule of Events
Events at Todos Santos Plaza
8:00 am : Stars & Stripes Kids Fun Run
8:00 am : Rotary Pancake Breakfast
8:15 am : Stars & Stripes 5k Run & Walk
10:00 am : Independence Day Parade
Events at Mt. Diablo High School
4:00 PM : Festival Gates Open
5:30 ...
Danville | 4th of July Parade | 2026
Saturday, July 4 – 9:00 am - Ends at 12:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Downtown Danville
The Kiwanis-Danville Parade will take place on Saturday, July 4th, 2026 from 9am-noon in downtown Danville, California.
Honoring SRVUSD: Great schools + great students = great community!
This year’s 2026 Parade Grand Marshal, is San Ramon Valley Unified School District.
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Alameda | 4th of July Parade: The Longest Parade in the USA | 2026
Saturday, July 4 – 10:00 am |
Cost: FREE | Park Street (Alameda)
“AMERICA TURNS 250! PLUS … Alameda Fire Department celebrates 150 years of service for Alameda!”
Saturday, July 4, 2026 – 10:00 am
Parade starts on the corner of Park Street and Lincoln Avenue
Alameda’s 4th of July Parade is the longest in the nation with a route that ...
Fremont | 4th of July Parade | 2026
Saturday, July 4 – 10:00 am - Ends at 12:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Downtown Fremont
Freemont 4th of July Parade! Celebrating America’s 250th! Celebrating Fremont’s 70th!
PARADE BEGINS AT 10:00AM SHARP!
Please be advised that the following read closures will be in effect from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM:
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Martinez | Hometown 4th of July Parade & Fireworks | 2026
Saturday, July 4 – 10:00 am - Ends at 10:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Main St.
SATURDAY, JulY 4, 2026 – 10am
Join us for a patriotic extravaganza at the Annual Downtown Martinez 4th of July Parade, proudly presented by Martinez Refining Company. It’s time to paint Main Street red, white, and blue as over 40 spirited entries march down the heart ...
Orinda | 4th of July Parade & Celebration in the Park | 2026
Saturday, July 4 – 10:00 am - Ends at 12:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Orinda Community Park
Come watch or Participate in the Fourth of July Parade!
On July 4th, our parade begins at 10 a.m.
We will assemble all parade entrants in the East BART lot, as usual, starting at 8 a.m., and we’ll line everyone up at 9:30 a.m.
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Clayton | Independence Day Parade | 2026
Saturday, July 4 – 10:00 am |
Cost: FREE | Main St. Clayton
Clayton’s Annual 4th of July Parade
On Saturday, July 4th, please join in celebrating the 250th birthday of the United States of America! There will be a pancake breakfast from 7 am to 10 am at Endeavor Hall ($10 for adults, $7 for kids under ten). ...
Alameda | 4th of July Bash on USS Hornet’s Aircraft Carrier Flight Deck | 2026
Come join us for a fun-filled Steel Beach Party & BBQ aboard the USS Hornet on July 4th with food & drink, games, tours, arts & crafts fair.
Spend your 4th of July (10AM to 5PM) in the Bay’s best location for the day with music, ...
2026 Fillmore Jazz Festival (July 4-5)
Saturday, July 4 – 10:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Fillmore Street (Jackson to Eddy)
The Fillmore Jazz Festival returns in 2026 over the July 4 weekend, Saturday and Sunday, July 4–5, bringing live jazz back to the heart of San Francisco’s historic Fillmore District. Join us for a weekend of music, community, and celebration. The West Coast’s largest free jazz ...
El Cerrito’s Annual WorldOne Festival 2025 (July 3-4)
Saturday, July 4 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Cerrito Vista Park
Back for the 28th year, the 2026 worldOne Festival is El Cerrito California’s largest event of the entire year! Join 12,000+ of your closest friends + neighbors for a splendid day of music, art, commUnity, relaxation, and fun on the welcoming, spacious lawn + adjacent ...
Moraga | Dog Parade & July 4th Fireworks | 2026
Saturday, July 4 – 11:00 am - Ends at 10:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Moraga Commons Park
July 4 Celebration
COMMUNITY BOOTHS
Interested in participating as a vendor at the 2026 Moraga 4th of July Celebration? Applications are due June 12!
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Albany | 4th of July in the Park: Live Music, Rock Wall & Free Ice Cream | 2026
Saturday, July 4 – 11:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Memorial Park (Albany)
The City of Albany invites you to join us for our annual 4th of July in the Park celebration on Saturday, July 4th, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Memorial Park (1325 Portland Avenue). This year, we are celebrating 250 years of independence.
Whether you’re ...
Oakland | 1900s Old-Timey Pardee Patriotic Picnic | 2026
The 250th anniversary, also called the Semi-quincentennial, commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, when the thirteen American colonies declared their freedom from British rule. This historic milestone reflects the founding ideals of liberty, equality, and self-governance, and honors the efforts of ...
SF’s Fourth of July Pub Crawl (2026)
Looking for the best Independence Day Events in SF? The San Francisco Fourth of July Pub Crawl is one of the best parties in the city. Enjoy discounted drinks at some great bars in the Marina before the Fireworks!
The San Francisco July 4 Pub Crawl ...
Antioch | 4th of July Fireworks & Festival | 2026
Saturday, July 4 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 9:40 pm |
Cost: FREE | Waldie Plaza
Fourth of July Celebration
Join the City of Antioch in celebrating Independence Day in our historic Rivertown. Visit Waldie Plaza to experience live entertainment and enjoy local food vendors and trucks. Have an exciting time with friends and family in the Games Zone located at City ...
Angel Island | 4th of July Fireworks Cruise | 2026
Get ready to experience the magic of the annual “San Francisco 4th of July Fireworks Show” aboard the mighty Angel Island or the luxurious Tamalpais for an exciting Fireworks display that will have you, your family and friends in awe. Sure to be a memorable ...
Farley’s Potrero Hill Safe & Sane Street Fireworks Extravaganza? | 2026
Want to see a good old fashioned mini fireworks show in the street, the kind you used to have as a kid?
Farley’s Coffee typically hosts their annual “Safe and Sane” July Fourth Fireworks show in the street on July 4th at sundown.
Independence Day means fireworks, ...
Benicia | Waterfront Fireworks Show | 2026
Saturday, July 4 – 9:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Benicia City Park
Get ready for the most dazzling 4th of July celebration in Benicia!
2026 Benicia Fireworks Info
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San Francisco Fireworks: 4th of July (2026)
Saturday, July 4 – 9:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Fisherman's Wharf
New for 2026, San Francisco is going bigger for July 4 this year in honor of America’s 250th anniversary. Along with the annual waterfront fireworks near Pier 39 and Fisherman’s Wharf, the city is adding a second launch site from the Golden Gate Bridge, creating a ...
Sunday, July 5
San Francisco Mime Troupe (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026)
Sunday, July 5 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
Sun, Jul 5 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
Mission St. between 3rd & 4th Sts.
San Francisco, CA
Pre-show music begins at 1:30pm.
Fasten your seatbelts for another wild yet thought-provoking ride with the world-renowned San Francisco Mime Troupe. Experts at finding the absurdity in contemporary culture, ...
2026 Fillmore Jazz Festival (July 4-5)
Sunday, July 5 – 10:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Fillmore Street (Jackson to Eddy)
The Fillmore Jazz Festival returns in 2026 over the July 4 weekend, Saturday and Sunday, July 4–5, bringing live jazz back to the heart of San Francisco’s historic Fillmore District. Join us for a weekend of music, community, and celebration. The West Coast’s largest free jazz ...
SF’s “Head West” Marketplace at the Ferry Building (Every 1st Sunday)
Sunday, July 5 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 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
Tuesday, July 7
Free Silent Disco: Summer Break in Yerba Buena “Tipsy Tuesdays” (SF)
Tuesday, July 7 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Lane and Jessie Square
You deserve a break! Summer Break in Yerba Buena features free outdoor programs in Yerba Buena Lane and Jessie Square! Weekdays in June and July, we’ll have something for everyone. On Tuesdays, join us for Tipsy Tuesdays with free silent disco and trivia with prizes ...
Wednesday, July 8
Summer Break in Yerba Buena: Crafting in Color
Wednesday, July 8 – 11:00 am - Ends at 1:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Lane and Jessie Square
You deserve a break! Summer Break in Yerba Buena features free outdoor programs in Yerba Buena Lane and Jessie Square! Weekdays in June and July, we’ll have something for everyone. On Wednesdays, we’ll have free Crafting in Color activities including friendship bracelets, mini DIY succulent ...
Walnut Creek’s Locust Street Festival 2026
Wednesday, July 8 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Walnut Creek Downtown
Mark your calendars for an epic street festival series, once a month on Wednesday evenings in July and August. Join us for these 2 vibrant street festivals in the heart of downtown Walnut Creek! Locust Street Festival is the ultimate celebration of community, creativity, and ...
Thursday, July 9
Lunchtime Concert w/ Mae Powell (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026)
Thursday, July 9 – 12:30 pm - Ends at 1:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
Thu, Jul 9 | 12:30pm – 1:30pm
Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
Mission St. between 3rd & 4th Sts.
San Francisco, CA
Over the past decade Mae Powell has earned a sterling reputation as a winsome singer-songwriter who can also put a personal, jazz-inflected stamp on American Songbook standards. She keeps ...
Summer Break in Yerba Buena: So You Think You Can Soccer?
Thursday, July 9 – 11:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Lane and Jessie Square
You deserve a break! Summer Break in Yerba Buena features free outdoor programs in Yerba Buena Lane and Jessie Square! Weekdays in June and July, we’ll have something for everyone. On Thursdays, come try your skills at giant soccer ball darts!
SF’s “Valencia Live” Night Market in The Mission (Every 2nd Thu)
Thursday, July 9 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Valencia Street
A free, monthly neighborhood celebration on Valencia Street with live music, dancing, art-making and more. Valencia LIVE! is back for a 2026 season! See you in the streets for a FREE, all-ages monthly neighborhood celebration with live music, cocktails to go, restaurants, art, shopping, and tons of fun in the ...
SF’s FREE “Valencia Live” Monthly Street Party (July 2026)
Valencia LIVE! is back for a 2026 season! See you in the streets for a FREE, all-ages monthly neighborhood celebration with live music, cocktails to go, restaurants, art, shopping, and tons of fun in the streets. Live music curated by Carnaval SF. Find the party ...
Friday, July 10
Mariachi San Francisco (Kids’ Show) at Yerba Buena Gardens Festival
Friday, July 10 – 11:00 am - Ends at 12:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Gardens, Children’s Garden
Fri, Jul 10 | 11:00am – 11:30am
Children’s Garden, Yerba Buena Gardens
799 Howard St.
San Francisco, CA
This children’s program has two shows: 11-11:30am with a repeat show 12-12:30pm.
A third-generation musician from Jalisco, Aurelio Aceves didn’t wait long after moving to the Bay Area in 1990 before launching Mariachi San ...
SF’s “Chinatown Night Market” 2026 (Every Second Friday)
Friday, July 10 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | San Francisco Chinatown (Grant Ave.)
Chinatown Night Market returns for 2026, bringing monthly street festivals, food vendors, shopping, and live entertainment back to the heart of San Francisco’s Chinatown. Recently voted the #1 night market in the country for the second year in a row, the free event takes over ...Monthly
Saturday, July 11
Oakland’s 20th Temescal Street Fair (2026)
The 20th Annual Temescal Street Fair, a celebration of Oakland’s Temescal District returns on Saturday, July 11th 2026!
The Temescal District is excited to announce the 20th Annual Temescal Street Fair, our annual festival welcomed over 15K attendees in 2025 and returns in 2026 poised to ...
Weekend Session w/ Lady Wray (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026)
Saturday, July 11 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 4:30 pm |
| Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
Sat, Jul 11 | 2:00pm – 4:30pm
Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
Mission St. between 3rd & 4th Sts.
San Francisco, CA
FREE | RSVP
Opening Set from Sundra Manning
Nurtured in church, selected by Missy Elliott to launch her new label and now soaring into new musical realms, Lady Wray is a ...
“Summer Games & Soccer Art” Free Festival at The Village at San Antonio Center
Celebrate summer with high-energy fun and creative expression. Enjoy interactive games, a lively performance by Andy Z, and contribute to a soccer-themed community art wall. Join us on Saturday, July 11th from 4–6pm in the park. Activities available while supplies last. Event is free to ...
Colma Community Fair
Saturday, July 11 – 11:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Colma Community Center
An outdoor fair with craft and food vendors, local businesses, live music, a kids zone, food trucks and more!
50th Annual San Francisco Free Folk Festival (Golden Gate Park)
Saturday, July 11 – 11:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Golden Gate Park (Bandshell)
The San Francisco Free Folk Festival has been always been run by the San Francisco Folk Music Club. It’s been happening since 1977, when the first festival was staged at the Hall of Flowers. We’ve been known to have between 2,000 and 3,000 guests at the ...
West Oakland Prescott Craft Market: 50+ Vendors & DJs (2026)
Saturday, July 11 – 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 ...
Pacific Feats Festival 2026 at SF’s Palace of Fine Arts (July 11-12)
Pacific Feats Festival 5 is a two-day celebration of Pacific Islander culture at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco. The event features live music, cultural showcases, sports activations, island food vendors, wellness experiences, and a marketplace. The festival marks its 5th anniversary with ...
Sunday, July 12
SF’s “Inner Sunset Flea Market” 2026 w/ Sunset Mercantile (Every 2nd Sunday)
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
SF’s Indigenous Peoples Day at Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026
Sunday, July 12 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
Sun, Jul 12 | 12:00pm – 5:00pm
Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
Mission St. between 3rd & 4th Sts.
San Francisco, CA
FREE | RSVP
Presented by Indigenous Justice
More than a celebration of indigeneity, Honoring Our Relatives seeks to bridge shared struggles across communities while centering the issue of missing and murdered ...
Free 2026 Palo Alto Clay & Glass Festival (July 12-13)
Sunday, July 12 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Palo Alto Art Center
The vibrant world of ceramics and glass returns to the Bay
Area this summer as the ACGA Clay & Glass Festival makes its much-anticipated return to the Palo Alto Art Center on Saturday and Sunday, July 12-13, 2025. Hosted by the Association of Clay and Glass ...
SF’s Free 6-Hour “Ferry Fest” 2026: Concerts, Art + DJs (Ferry Building)
Ferry Fest 2026 returns to the San Francisco Ferry Building for a free, all-ages celebration featuring live performances from Bay Area musicians, signature cocktails, outdoor family activities, vintage shopping from the Pickwick Vintage Show, art by Meredith Steele, wine tasting with Napa Vintners, and art ...
Pacific Feats Festival 2026 at SF’s Palace of Fine Arts (July 11-12)
Pacific Feats Festival 5 is a two-day celebration of Pacific Islander culture at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco. The event features live music, cultural showcases, sports activations, island food vendors, wellness experiences, and a marketplace. The festival marks its 5th anniversary with ...
Tuesday, July 14
Soccer Watch Parties at PIER 39’s Outdoor Screen (June 12 – July 19)
Tuesday, July 14 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Pier 39
The world is bringing the energy — and PIER 39 is bringing the party! Get ready to catch Soccer with the Sea Lions at PIER 39: your waterfront headquarters for all the can’t-miss fútbol excitement this summer. From high-energy watch parties and soccer specials, to ...
“Poetic Tuesdays” at Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026
Tuesday, July 14 – 12:30 pm - Ends at 1:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Jessie Square
Tue, Jul 14 | 12:30pm – 1:30pm
Jessie Square, Yerba Buena Gardens
760 Mission St.
San Francisco, CA
Sharing works that delight, provoke, inspire and rouse, the Poetic Tuesdays series turns lunchtime into a sumptuous literary repast. Lighting up Jessie Square with a fabulously curated line-up of poets and ...
Free Silent Disco: Summer Break in Yerba Buena “Tipsy Tuesdays” (SF)
Tuesday, July 14 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Lane and Jessie Square
You deserve a break! Summer Break in Yerba Buena features free outdoor programs in Yerba Buena Lane and Jessie Square! Weekdays in June and July, we’ll have something for everyone. On Tuesdays, join us for Tipsy Tuesdays with free silent disco and trivia with prizes ...
Wednesday, July 15
Soccer Watch Parties at PIER 39’s Outdoor Screen (June 12 – July 19)
Wednesday, July 15 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Pier 39
The world is bringing the energy — and PIER 39 is bringing the party! Get ready to catch Soccer with the Sea Lions at PIER 39: your waterfront headquarters for all the can’t-miss fútbol excitement this summer. From high-energy watch parties and soccer specials, to ...
Summer Break in Yerba Buena: Crafting in Color
Wednesday, July 15 – 11:00 am - Ends at 1:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Lane and Jessie Square
You deserve a break! Summer Break in Yerba Buena features free outdoor programs in Yerba Buena Lane and Jessie Square! Weekdays in June and July, we’ll have something for everyone. On Wednesdays, we’ll have free Crafting in Color activities including friendship bracelets, mini DIY succulent ...
Thursday, July 16
Lunchtime Concert w/ La Gente SF (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026)
Thursday, July 16 – 12:30 pm - Ends at 1:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
Thu, Jul 16 | 12:30pm – 1:30pm
Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
Mission St. between 3rd & 4th Sts.
San Francisco, CA
As his band’s name suggests, Rafael Sarria Bustamante created LA GENTE SF as a vehicle to bring a cosmopolitan array of grooves to the people. Back in the Bay ...
Summer Break in Yerba Buena: So You Think You Can Soccer?
Thursday, July 16 – 11:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Lane and Jessie Square
You deserve a break! Summer Break in Yerba Buena features free outdoor programs in Yerba Buena Lane and Jessie Square! Weekdays in June and July, we’ll have something for everyone. On Thursdays, come try your skills at giant soccer ball darts!
Friday, July 17
Toishan Lions Dance Troupe (Kids’ Show) at Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026
Friday, July 17 – 11:00 am - Ends at 11:30 am |
Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Gardens, Children’s Garden
Fri, Jul 17 | 11:00am – 11:30am
Children’s Garden, Yerba Buena Gardens
799 Howard St.
San Francisco, CA
This children’s program has two shows: 11-11:30am with a repeat show 12-12:30pm.
In Chinese culture, the lion symbolizes power, wisdom and superiority, and when the lion arrives you know it’s a special ...
Castro Night Market 2026 (March – Sept)
Friday, July 17 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | 18th St & Castro St
One of the Castro’s biggest street events is coming back for another season. The Castro Night Market returns for season two on Friday, March 20, 2026, taking over two blocks of 18th Street and turning them into a pedestrian-friendly night market filled with food, music, ...Monthly
Pleasant Hill Night Market: Food, Music & Performances
Friday, July 17 – 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, July 18
Soccer Watch Parties at PIER 39’s Outdoor Screen (June 12 – July 19)
Saturday, July 18 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Pier 39
The world is bringing the energy — and PIER 39 is bringing the party! Get ready to catch Soccer with the Sea Lions at PIER 39: your waterfront headquarters for all the can’t-miss fútbol excitement this summer. From high-energy watch parties and soccer specials, to ...
SF’s 2026 “Glen Park Night Market” (June-Sept.)
Saturday, July 18 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Kern Street & Diamond Street
Join us for an evening under the stars at the Glen Park Night Market — a vibrant community celebration of art, music, and small businesses. Browse booths from local artists and makers, enjoy live music and DJ sets, grab bites from neighborhood favorites, visit with ...
2026 San Francisco Arts and Crafts Show at The Presidio (July 18-19)
Saturday, July 18 – 10:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | 210 Lincoln Boulevard
The 2026 San Francisco Arts and Crafts Show at The Presidio is a free, open-air event featuring local artists, crafters, and specialty vendors. Attendees can browse handmade goods, unique art pieces, and one-of-a-kind items in a lively community atmosphere. The event runs daily from 10 ...
SF’s “Summer Vibe Art Fair” Grand Opening Market w/ 125+ Artsits (Pier 27)
Saturday, July 18 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Pier 27
Vibe Artisan Markets debuts its first-ever San Francisco Summer Vibe Art Fair at Pier 27, featuring over 125 curated artists, makers, and creatives from across the U.S. The event offers original fine art, ceramics, jewelry, slow fashion, and home decor, plus a full bar, craft ...
SF’s “Heart of the Richmond District” Summer Night Markets (2026)
Saturday, July 18 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Richmond District
We are delighted to be back for a third year of the ‘Heart of the Richmond District’, a family-friendly series of night markets on Clement Street between 22nd and 25th Avenue. Please join us on every 3rd Saturday | May – August May 16th, 2026 June 20th, 2026 July 18th, ...Monthly
Sunday, July 19
Soccer Watch Parties at PIER 39’s Outdoor Screen (June 12 – July 19)
Sunday, July 19 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Pier 39
The world is bringing the energy — and PIER 39 is bringing the party! Get ready to catch Soccer with the Sea Lions at PIER 39: your waterfront headquarters for all the can’t-miss fútbol excitement this summer. From high-energy watch parties and soccer specials, to ...
2026 San Francisco Arts and Crafts Show at The Presidio (July 18-19)
Sunday, July 19 – 10:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | 210 Lincoln Boulevard
The 2026 San Francisco Arts and Crafts Show at The Presidio is a free, open-air event featuring local artists, crafters, and specialty vendors. Attendees can browse handmade goods, unique art pieces, and one-of-a-kind items in a lively community atmosphere. The event runs daily from 10 ...
SF’s “Summer Vibe Art Fair” Grand Opening Market w/ 125+ Artsits (Pier 27)
Sunday, July 19 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Pier 27
Vibe Artisan Markets debuts its first-ever San Francisco Summer Vibe Art Fair at Pier 27, featuring over 125 curated artists, makers, and creatives from across the U.S. The event offers original fine art, ceramics, jewelry, slow fashion, and home decor, plus a full bar, craft ...
“Sunday Streets” SF’s Free 1 Mile-Long Street Festival & Block Party (Mission Dist.)
Sunday, July 19 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Mission District
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 ...
Sugartown Festival 2026
Get ready to dance, eat, and soak up the vibes at Sugartown Festival 2026—fun’s just around the corner!
Sugartown Festival 2026
18th Annual Community Celebration
Welcome to Sugartown Festival 2026 — where music, community, and summer energy come together in unforgettable style.
...
SF’s “Japan Day 2026” Free Summer Cultural Festival (Japantown)
Sunday, July 19 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Post and Laguna
EVENT DATE UPDATE – Please note this event takes place JULY 19, 2026 (not June 19th) as was previously listed.
July 19, 2026
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
SF Japantown
Outdoor stage at Post and Laguna, indoor events at Studio Gen
Join us for our annual summer festival of Japanese ...
SF’s “Japan Day” Festival 2026: Taiko, Odori & Workshops (Japantown)
Sunday, July 19 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Post St & Laguna St (Japantown)
Join us for our annual summer festival of Japanese arts and culture. Enjoy performances of taiko drumming, awa odori dance, Okinawan drumming and dance, karate, and shamisen. Get hands on and make your own washi ningyo paper doll, origami, or shodo calligraphy.
July 19, 2026
12:00 pm ...
Thursday, July 23
Lunchtime Concert w/ Iwa Daiko (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026)
Thursday, July 23 – 12:30 pm - Ends at 1:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
Thu, Jul 23 | 12:30pm – 1:30pm
Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
Mission St. between 3rd & 4th Sts.
San Francisco, CA
The Sacramento-based taiko collective Iwa Daiko builds community through the thunderous power of percussion. Roughly translated, Iwa Daiko means “Collective Purpose,” signifying music’s singular ability to bring people together for ...
“SOMA Nights” Neighborhood Block Party + Night Market (SF)
Thursday, July 23 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Folsom St. (between 6th-12th)
SOMA Nights returns in 2026, bringing a monthly street party to San Francisco’s Folsom Street (6th–12th) on the fourth Thursday of each month, from April 23 through September 24, 2026. This free, high-energy event spotlights the neighborhood’s creative spirit with local food, pop-up vendors, art, ...Monthly
Friday, July 24
René y Familia (Kids’ Show) at Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026
Friday, July 24 – 11:00 am - Ends at 12:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Gardens, Children’s Garden
Fri, Jul 24 | 11:00am – 11:30am
Children’s Garden, Yerba Buena Gardens
799 Howard St.
San Francisco, CA
This children’s program has two shows: 11-11:30am with a repeat show 12-12:30pm.
Spanning three generations and an array of celebratory Latin American musical traditions, René y Familia is the latest gift from an iconic ...
“Off the Grid” Fort Mason: Friday Night Market w/ 110+ Vendors (2026)
Fort Mason Night Market returns for 2026 with food trucks, craft vendors & live music on the waterfront. San Francisco’s popular waterfront night market is back for 2026. The Fort Mason Night Market returns monthly from April through December, bringing together local food vendors, craft ...
Saturday, July 25
SF’s “ChoreoFest” Outdoor Dance Festival: Day One (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026)
Yerba Buena Gardens ChoreoFest (Day One)
Sat, July 25 | 2pm – 4pm
Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
Mission St. between 3rd & 4th Sts.
San Francisco, CA
Yerba Buena Gardens ChoreoFest 2026 occurs on two days: Saturday, July 25 and Saturday, August 1.
These programs move through different sites within ...
SF’s “Bhangra & Beats” Night Market 2026
Saturday, July 25 – 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 ...
Sunday, July 26
2026 “Up Your Alley / Dore Alley” Street Fair & Fetish Festival (SF)
This is no indie hipster fair with hand-knit scarves and folk music… If rubber, sportswear, biker gear, punks, or any variety of built, hairy men turns you on, then they’ve got it. In their own words, you won’t find a filthier event in the States. Up ...
SF’s 2026 “Bon Odori” Street Dance Festival (Japantown)
Sunday, July 26 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Buddhist Church of San Francisco
The Buddhist Church of San Francisco’s 95th Bon Odori Street Dance Festival to be held on Sunday, July 26, 2026. This summer event attracts over a thousand visitors to the Buddhist Church of San Francisco (BCSF) and San Francisco’s historic Japantown. This event is open ...
Tuesday, July 28
SF’s Noe Valley Night Market 2026
Tuesday, July 28 – 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
Thursday, July 30
Lunchtime Concert w/ Local Sirens (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026)
Thursday, July 30 – 12:30 pm - Ends at 1:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
Thu, Jul 30 | 12:30pm – 1:30pm
Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
Mission St. between 3rd & 4th Sts.
San Francisco, CA
Yerba Buena Gardens Festival and Women’s Audio Mission bring Local Sirens to the Gardens for an afternoon of dynamic music. WAM’s Local Sirens is an all-ages performance series that ...
Friday, July 31
Unique Derique (Kids’ Show) at Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026
Friday, July 31 – 11:00 am - Ends at 12:30 pm |
| Yerba Buena Gardens, Children’s Garden
Fri, Jul 31 | 11:00am – 11:30am
Children’s Garden, Yerba Buena Gardens
799 Howard St.
San Francisco, CA
This children’s program has two shows: 11-11:30am with a repeat show 12-12:30pm.
A beloved Bay Area institution, Unique Derique is a prince among clowns, an internationally esteemed performer who has honed a singular blend ...
Saturday, August 1
Poetry Workshop w/ Nia Pearl (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026)
Saturday, August 1 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 1:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
Sat, Aug 1 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
Mission St. between 3rd & 4th Sts.
San Francisco, CA
In trying times, poetry and music bring people together. Join Nia Pearl for one-of-a-kind outdoor poetry workshops inspired by the physical environs of Yerba Buena Gardens. A ...
SF’s “ChoreoFest” Outdoor Dance Festival: Day Two (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026)
Saturday, August 1 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Gardens (Esplanade)
ChoreoFest (Day 2)
Sat, Aug 1 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
Mission St. between 3rd & 4th Sts.
San Francisco, CA
Free RSVP
Yerba Buena Gardens ChoreoFest 2026 occurs on two days:
Saturday, July 25 and Saturday, August 1.
These programs move through different sites within Yerba Buena Gardens.
Like ...
Sunday, August 2
Weekend Sessions w/ Color Your Mind (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026)
Sunday, August 2 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
Sun, Aug 2 | 12:00pm – 5:00pm
Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
Mission St. between 3rd & 4th Sts.
San Francisco, CA
FREE | RSVP
Curated by visionary East Bay percussionist Sameer Gupta of Rootstock Arts, Color Your Mind is a gathering of musicians dedicated to expanding the boundaries of classical Indian music ...
SF’s “Head West” Marketplace at the Ferry Building (Every 1st Sunday)
Sunday, August 2 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 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
Free Family Concert: 2026 Cabrillo Festival (Santa Cruz)
Led by Conductor-in-Residence Octavio Más-Arocas, the beloved free Family Concert features Paul Dooley‘s The Conductor’s Spellbook, an interactive musical adventure introducing audiences of all ages to the orchestra through playful storytelling, alongside Gala Flagello‘s vibrant fanfare Bravado. A “Tour of the Orchestra” invites curious minds of all ages to explore the instruments ...
Wednesday, August 5
Walnut Creek’s Locust Street Festival 2026
Wednesday, August 5 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Walnut Creek Downtown
Mark your calendars for an epic street festival series, once a month on Wednesday evenings in July and August. Join us for these 2 vibrant street festivals in the heart of downtown Walnut Creek! Locust Street Festival is the ultimate celebration of community, creativity, and ...
Thursday, August 6
Lunchtime Concert w/ Fely Tchaco (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026)
Thursday, August 6 – 12:30 pm - Ends at 1:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
Thu, Aug 6 | 12:30pm – 1:30pm
Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
Mission St. between 3rd & 4th Sts.
San Francisco, CA
Born in Côte d’Ivoire and long based in the Bay Area, Fely Tchaco seamlessly blends traditional Ivorian sounds with Afro-pop, jazz and world music, delivering mesmerizing performances ...
Edgardo Cambón’s 40th Anniversary at Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026
Thursday, August 6 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
Thu, Aug 6 | 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Crepe Myrtle Garden, Yerba Buena Gardens
3rd St. between Mission and Howard Sts.
San Francisco, CA
This year’s Yerba Buena Salsa Nights series builds on the YBG Festival’s long and deep history presenting the finest Latin bands on the scene, artists like ...
SF’s Free DFT Monthly Block Party: “Downtown First Thursdays” (2026)
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
Friday, August 7
Eddie Madril (Kids’ Show) at Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026
Friday, August 7 – 11:00 am - Ends at 12:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Gardens, Children’s Garden
Fri, Aug 7 | 11:00am – 11:30am
Children’s Garden, Yerba Buena Gardens
799 Howard St.
San Francisco, CA
This children’s program has two shows: 11-11:30am with a repeat show 12-12:30pm.
A dancer, singer, teacher, playwright and filmmaker, Eddie Madril specializes in the dance and culture of the United States Plains Indian tribes ...
Pleasant Hill Night Market: Food, Music & Performances
Friday, August 7 – 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, August 8
SF’s “Pistahan” 2026 (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival)
Pistahan (Day 1)
Sat, Aug 8
11:00am – 5:00pm
Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
Mission St. between 3rd & 4th Sts.
San Francisco, CA
This program occurs on Saturday, August 8 and Sunday, August 9.
Visit the Pistahan website for complete schedule.
The 33rd annual Pistahan is the region’s premiere showcase of Filipino and ...
“STEM Play and Bubble Day” Free Festival at The Village at San Antonio Center
Spark curiosity and imagination with ahands-on afternoon of STEM exploration. Dive into interactive activities, enjoy music from a live DJ, and be amazed by a bubble artist bringing larger-than-life creations to the park. Join us on Saturday, August 8th from 4–6pm at The Village at ...
Sunday, August 9
SF’s “Inner Sunset Flea Market” 2026 w/ Sunset Mercantile (Every 2nd Sunday)
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
Second Day of Pistahan (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026)
Pistahan (Day 2)
Sun, Aug 9 | 11:00am – 5:00pm
Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
Mission St. between 3rd & 4th Sts.
San Francisco, CA
This program occurs on Saturday, August 8 and Sunday, August 9.
Visit the Pistahan website for complete schedule.
The 33rd annual Pistahan is the region’s premiere showcase of Filipino ...
Tuesday, August 11
“Poetic Tuesdays” at Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026
Tuesday, August 11 – 12:30 pm - Ends at 1:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
Tue, Aug 11 | 12:30pm – 1:30pm
Jessie Square, Yerba Buena Gardens
760 Mission St.
San Francisco, CA
Sharing works that delight, provoke, inspire and rouse, the Poetic Tuesdays series turns lunchtime into a sumptuous literary repast. Lighting up Jessie Square with a fabulously curated line-up of poets and ...
Thursday, August 13
SF’s FREE “Valencia Live” Monthly Street Party (August 2026)
Valencia LIVE! is back for a 2026 season! See you in the streets for a FREE, all-ages monthly neighborhood celebration with live music, cocktails to go, restaurants, art, shopping, and tons of fun in the streets. Live music curated by Carnaval SF. Find the party ...
SF’s “Valencia Live” Night Market in The Mission (Every 2nd Thu)
Thursday, August 13 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Valencia Street
A free, monthly neighborhood celebration on Valencia Street with live music, dancing, art-making and more. Valencia LIVE! is back for a 2026 season! See you in the streets for a FREE, all-ages monthly neighborhood celebration with live music, cocktails to go, restaurants, art, shopping, and tons of fun in the ...
Rock The Block: Free Summer Street Party (Downtown Novato)
ROCK THE BLOCK Downtown Novato’s biggest summer street party is back!
June 18: Dance to Mercy & The Heartbeats
Aug 13: Dance to Pop Rocks
Cocktails, beer & wine
Great food
Fun for all ages
Downtown Novato
FREE TO ATTEND
Grant Avenue between Machin and Reichert closes to cars and opens to one ...
Friday, August 14
Caterpillar Puppets (Kids’ Show) at Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026
Friday, August 14 – 11:00 am - Ends at 12:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Gardens, Children’s Garden
Fri, Aug 14 | 11:00am – 11:30am
Children’s Garden, Yerba Buena Gardens
799 Howard St.
San Francisco, CA
This children’s program has two shows: 11-11:30am with a repeat show 12-12:30pm.
Joe Leon’s Caterpillar Puppets don’t just entertain kids and parents. His eccentric menagerie draws audiences of all ages into seemingly familiar stories ...
SF’s “Chinatown Night Market” 2026 (Every Second Friday)
Friday, August 14 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | San Francisco Chinatown (Grant Ave.)
Chinatown Night Market returns for 2026, bringing monthly street festivals, food vendors, shopping, and live entertainment back to the heart of San Francisco’s Chinatown. Recently voted the #1 night market in the country for the second year in a row, the free event takes over ...Monthly
2026 “Fillmore After Dark” Night Market
Friday, August 14 – 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, August 15
Helado Negro + Reyna Tropical (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026)
Saturday, August 15 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 4:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
Sat, Aug 15 | 2:00pm – 4:30pm
Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
Mission St. between 3rd & 4th Sts.
San Francisco, CA
FREE | RSVP
Opening Set from Camilo y los Cruzers
The son of Ecuadoran immigrants, Roberto Carlos Lange is a producer and singer-songwriter who has created an expansive, intoxicating ...
SF’s 2026 “Glen Park Night Market” (June-Sept.)
Saturday, August 15 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Kern Street & Diamond Street
Join us for an evening under the stars at the Glen Park Night Market — a vibrant community celebration of art, music, and small businesses. Browse booths from local artists and makers, enjoy live music and DJ sets, grab bites from neighborhood favorites, visit with ...
15th Annual Sacramento Banana Festival (Aug 15-16)
The Sacramento Banana Festival is a family-friendly multicultural event. We celebrate the beautiful countries in the world where bananas grow with their cultures, ethnic diversity, food, and music. We invite you to come listen to live reggae music, dress yourself or your pet in your ...
SF’s “Heart of the Richmond District” Summer Night Markets (2026)
Saturday, August 15 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Richmond District
We are delighted to be back for a third year of the ‘Heart of the Richmond District’, a family-friendly series of night markets on Clement Street between 22nd and 25th Avenue. Please join us on every 3rd Saturday | May – August May 16th, 2026 June 20th, 2026 July 18th, ...Monthly
Sunday, August 16
Martinez Art in the Park Festival 2026
Sunday, August 16 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Susana Park
The Martinez Arts Association (MAA) proudly presents the 55th annual Art in the Park, happening Sunday, August 16, from 10 AM to 5 PM at Susana Park in Martinez.
This free, family-friendly event will feature more than 60 local artists showcasing fine art and crafts. Attendees can ...
Friday, August 21
Castro Night Market 2026 (March – Sept)
Friday, August 21 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | 18th St & Castro St
One of the Castro’s biggest street events is coming back for another season. The Castro Night Market returns for season two on Friday, March 20, 2026, taking over two blocks of 18th Street and turning them into a pedestrian-friendly night market filled with food, music, ...Monthly
