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.
Tuesday, October 27
Transportation and Senior Services Resource Fair (Burlingame)
Tuesday, October 27 – 10:00 am - Ends at 12:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Burlingame Community Center: Sequioa Room
Come gather information and engage with local staff of 20+ organizations that offer crucial transportation and services to older adults and people with disabilities in San Mateo County!
Free to attend. Bring family and friends!
Burlingame Community Center is a 2-block walk from the Burlingame Caltrain station, ...
SF’s Noe Valley Night Market 2026
Tuesday, October 27 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Noe Valley Town Square
Come out for the Noe Valley Night Market from 5–8pm at the Noe Valley Town Square for a cozy evening of live music, local retail and food vendors, and family-friendly fun. Gather with neighbors, support small businesses, and enjoy a music-filled evening out with the ...Monthly
Wednesday, October 28
A Mission Bernal Tasting: Ten Countries in Four Blocks
For one night, four blocks of Mission Street become a walking feast. A Mission Bernal Tasting takes you from Cortland Avenue to 29th Street with a taste waiting at every stop: Nepali, Persian, Nicaraguan, Mexican, Chinese, Japanese, Greek, Indian and Italian, plus local pizza, beer, ...
Thursday, October 29
2026 San Francisco Latino Film Festival: Bird of 400 Voices + Live Performance
18th Cine+Más San Francisco Latino Film Festival runs October 22-November 1, 2026. The 18th Cine+Más San Francisco Latino Film Festival brings films from across the U.S., Latin America and Spain to venues throughout San Francisco. This year’s lineup celebrates Latino stories and filmmakers through documentaries, ...
Friday, October 30
SF Halloween Night BOOs Cruise: 90-Minute Bay Cruise with Blue & Gold Fleet (Oct. 30-31)
Get ready for a Halloween night on the Bay with Blue & Gold Fleet’s BOOs Cruise! Set sail on a spooktacular Halloween-themed cruise featuring spectacular nighttime views of the San Francisco skyline, a trip beneath the Golden Gate Bridge, and a cruise around the mysterious ...
Free Outdoor Video Art Walk Through SF’s Mid-Market (Oct. 30 – Nov. 1)
Meet the Moment Video Festival brings politically and socially engaged video art to storefront windows, vacant spaces and outdoor projections along a walkable Mid-Market loop. Curated by Natasha Becker, Mushi Wooseong James, Việt Lê, Julio César Morales, Efe Ozmen and Twyla Ruby, the festival features ...
Saturday, October 31
SF Halloween Night BOOs Cruise: 90-Minute Bay Cruise with Blue & Gold Fleet (Oct. 30-31)
Get ready for a Halloween night on the Bay with Blue & Gold Fleet’s BOOs Cruise! Set sail on a spooktacular Halloween-themed cruise featuring spectacular nighttime views of the San Francisco skyline, a trip beneath the Golden Gate Bridge, and a cruise around the mysterious ...
Sunnyvale Autumn Food Festival 2026 (Oct. 31-Nov. 1)
Sunnyvale Autumn Food Festival takes place at Cityline Sunnyvale on October 31 and November 1, 2026. The fall event includes food vendors, local makers and craft vendors, live stage performances, Halloween-themed activities, and a pet costume contest. The festival is scheduled from 10:00 AM to ...
12th Annual Chinatown Halloween Festival + Block Party (SF)
Saturday, October 31 – 11:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Waverly Place
The 12th annual Chinatown Halloween Festival returns to Waverly Place in San Francisco on October 31, 2026. Running from 11 am to 3 pm, the event features a pumpkin patch, arts and crafts, games, a costume contest, and family-friendly activities in the heart of Chinatown. ...
SF Cake Picnic Fall 2026: Taste 100s of Cakes on Halloween (Levi’s Plaza)
Spend Halloween morning with CAKE PICNIC at Levi’s Plaza for a sweet and spooky celebration near the Bay! This is our first-ever Halloween CAKE PICNIC and it’s so special. You won’t want to miss it!
We’re gathering outside among the trees and autumn air to share ...
SF “Halloween Hoopla” Kids’ Festival in the Park + Costume Parade (2026)
Saturday, October 31 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm |
| Yerba Buena Gardens, Children’s Garden
The 26th annual Halloween Hoopla is back with family-friendly frights and delights for kids under 10 and their adults! This year’s festivities are sure to amaze with awe-inspiring performers from Circus Bella accompanied by live music from the Circus Bella All-Star Trio. The Hoopla Grand Finale is ...
2026 San Francisco Ocean Avenue Halloween Block Party
Saturday, October 31 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Unity Plaza
️ **THE SPELL FOR 2026 IS CAST…** ️
For one enchanted afternoon, Ocean Avenue will transform into a realm of magic, mischief, and monstrous fun. The costumes will be extraordinary, the laughter will echo throughout Unity Plaza, and every witch, wizard, ghost, ghoul, and pumpkin-loving soul ...
Tricks Treats & Trinkets: Halloween Makers Market 2026 (San Jose)
Saturday, October 31 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Spark Social San Jose
Tricks, Treats & Trinkets is a Halloween Day collaboration market at Spark Social San Jose featuring local artists, creatives, and small businesses. The San Jose Makers event includes treats, trinkets, oddities, spooky vibes, and community-focused shopping.
Original Event Description:
_Tricks, Treats & Trinkets
Tricks, Treats & Trinkets is ...
2026 San Francisco Latino Film Festival: Maxita + Panel Discussion
18th Cine+Más San Francisco Latino Film Festival runs October 22-November 1, 2026. The 18th Cine+Más San Francisco Latino Film Festival brings films from across the U.S., Latin America and Spain to venues throughout San Francisco. This year’s lineup celebrates Latino stories and filmmakers through documentaries, ...
Halloween Night Market + Kids Scream Zone “Fillmore After Dark” 2026 (SF)
Saturday, October 31 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | 1500 Fillmore St
Fillmore After Dark transforms San Francisco’s historic Fillmore District into a family-friendly Halloween night market, featuring live stage entertainment, a Kids Scream Zone with spooky bounce houses and trunk-or-treating, costume contests, classic cars, games, prizes, and a food and merchant bazaar. The event is free, ...
Free Halloween Harvest Fest w/ Inflatables in Willow Glen (San Jose)
WILLOW GLEN HARVEST FEST
Looking for a fun, family-friendly way to celebrate Halloween? Or looking for a Halloween alternative? Come celebrate with us!
Join us for a FREE family event at the Church of God of San Jose in Willow Glen! We’re opening our doors ...
Free Outdoor Video Art Walk Through SF’s Mid-Market (Oct. 30 – Nov. 1)
Meet the Moment Video Festival brings politically and socially engaged video art to storefront windows, vacant spaces and outdoor projections along a walkable Mid-Market loop. Curated by Natasha Becker, Mushi Wooseong James, Việt Lê, Julio César Morales, Efe Ozmen and Twyla Ruby, the festival features ...
Castro Halloween 2026 Block Party & Night Market: 4 Blocks + 3 Stages (SF)
Saturday, October 31 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | 18th Street, between Diamond and Noe
Castro Halloween returns on October 31, 2026 with activities across four blocks and three stages, including trick-or-treating, a costume contest, Glow In The Streets, live entertainment, bars, food, local vendors, and other spooky surprises. The event is presented by CG Events, the Castro Merchants Association, ...
2026 “Fillmore After Dark” Night Market
Saturday, October 31 – 5:09 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | 1300 on Fillmore
Experience the Fillmore with Live Blues, Delicious Bites & Boutique Bingo at this vibrant night market celebrating soul, art and community. The historic Fillmore District will come alive after dark with the launch of a series of night markets throughout the year. Fillmore After Dark ...
“Dance-O-Ween” SF’s Epic Roving Costumed Dance Party 2026
Saturday, October 31 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 11:45 pm |
Cost: FREE | 16th Street BART
Update! DANCEOWEEN 2026 is officially on. Expect 5,000+ to join for this epically-fun roving mobile dance party through the Mission!
🌕 🎃 DANCEOWEEN IS BACK! 🎃 a free, roving dance party that winds through the streets of the Mission with mobile sound carts, live music, bubbles ...
Sunday, November 1
2026 San Francisco Latino Film Festival: Strawberry Lips (Queer Film Showcase)
18th Cine+Más San Francisco Latino Film Festival runs October 22-November 1, 2026. The 18th Cine+Más San Francisco Latino Film Festival brings films from across the U.S., Latin America and Spain to venues throughout San Francisco. This year’s lineup celebrates Latino stories and filmmakers through documentaries, ...
5th Annual Día de los Muertos + Market in the Sunset (SF)
Sunday, November 1 – 9:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Sunset Mercantile (Outer Sunset)
Sunset Mercantile and the Outer Sunset Farmers Market’s fifth annual Día de los Muertos: A day full of food, music, dance, and culture.
We honor our beloved dead and celebrate their spirits in this fifth annual celebration. Shop traditional artisan goods, savor delicious Latin treats, plus ...
SF’s “Head West” Marketplace at the Ferry Building (Every 1st Sunday)
Sunday, November 1 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | San Francisco Ferry Building
Come for the Marketplace, stay for the experience! HEAD WEST is a marketplace for emerging + established local brands and small businesses. From hand-made ceramics to locally sourced vintage, there are always new categories of goods available to explore. Marketplaces becomes a destination to not ...Monthly
SF’s First Ever Halloween “Cookie Picnic” (Levi’s Plaza)
The sold-out Halloween 2026 Cookie Picnic takes place at Levi’s Plaza on November 1. Attendees bring two dozen homemade cookies to share, sample seasonal and Halloween-inspired bakes, meet fellow bakers, and are encouraged to wear costumes.
Original Event Description:
San Francisco, COOKIE PICNIC is here! And this ...
Tenderloin Street Fair “Dia de Muertos” Celebration 2026 + Block Party (SF)
Sunday, November 1 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | 150 Golden Gate Ave
A free Día de Muertos street fair bringing tradition and block party energy to the heart of San Francisco’s Tenderloin.
Día de Muertos comes to the Tenderloin Street Fair!
Join us Sunday, November 1 from 2–8 PM for a street fair takeover in the heart of the ...
Free Outdoor Video Art Walk Through SF’s Mid-Market (Oct. 30 – Nov. 1)
Meet the Moment Video Festival brings politically and socially engaged video art to storefront windows, vacant spaces and outdoor projections along a walkable Mid-Market loop. Curated by Natasha Becker, Mushi Wooseong James, Việt Lê, Julio César Morales, Efe Ozmen and Twyla Ruby, the festival features ...
Día de Muertos Celebración: Ceremony, Ofrenda, Son Jarocho & Food (Berkeley)
Celebrate Día de Muertos at La Peña Cultural Center in Berkeley on Sunday, November 1, from 5:00–9:00 PM! Rsvp Here
Join us for a free, family-friendly evening honoring our ancestors and loved ones through bilingual children’s storytime, crafts, a community altar and Ceremony of the Four ...
Tuesday, November 3
Transportation & Senior Services Resource Fair (Redwood City)
Tuesday, November 3 – 10:00 am - Ends at 12:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Veterans Memorial Senior Center
Come gather information and engage with staff of local organizations that offer crucial transportation and services to older adults in San Mateo County!
Free to attend. Bring family and friends!
Need a ride to the resource fair? Via Assist is offering free-rides to residents who live from Burlingame ...
Thursday, November 5
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
30th Arab Film Festival at SF’s AMC Kabuki (Nov. 5-14)
The 30th anniversary edition of the Arab Film Festival (AFF30), runs November 5–14, 2026 with more than 30 events across San Francisco, Oakland, and the South Bay, including film screenings, filmmaker conversations, panels, special presentations and community events, with select programming available virtually.
General admission to ...
Friday, November 6
Marin Arts & Crafts Show (San Rafael)
Marin Arts & Crafts Show returns to the Marin Center Exhibit Hall November 6–8, filling the hall with more than 200 exhibits of fine craft, art and artisan goods. Arriving just as the holiday season gets underway, the three-day market brings together an exciting mix ...
Pleasant Hill Night Market: Food, Music & Performances
Friday, November 6 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Chilpancingo Park
Pleasant Hill Night Market Will Return in May 2026 After a successful first season, the Night Market will be back in May 2026 with food, music, merchandise, activities and more! Visit Pleasant Hill California for more info. After getting so much love and support from ...
Zoppé Italian Family Circus 2026 Redwood City (Nov. 6-29)
The Zoppé Italian Family Circus returns to Redwood City from November 6-29 for the nineteenth year, with evening shows and weekend matinees, plus special holiday showtimes!
A cherished European tradition for over 180 years, this old-world circus continues to delight families with its heartfelt charm, right ...
Saturday, November 7
San Francisco Coffee Festival 2026: 10th Annual Celebration (Fort Mason)
The 10th Annual San Francisco Coffee Festival returns to Fort Mason Center Festival Pavilion for two days of curated coffee tastings, featuring top roasters and exhibitors. Attendees can sample unique beans, explore diverse flavor profiles, and enjoy live entertainment in a lively setting. November 7-8, ...
Dia de los Muertos and Diwali Festival at Crissy Field (SF)
Join the Parks Conservancy at Crissy Field Center in the Presidio for a family-friendly Día de los Muertos & Diwali event in the park. Celebrated annually in the fall season, these two distinct cultural observances come together in a national park to honor South Asian ...
Discover Taiwan Expo 2026 in San Mateo (Nov. 7-8)
USA Taiwan Global Expo is a two-day showcase of Taiwanese food, brands, lifestyle, wellness, culture, travel, technology, and consumer products at the San Mateo County Event Center. The expo includes Taiwanese food vendors, product sampling, interactive experiences, exhibitors, and opportunities to meet brands entering the ...
Free “San José Roots” Cultural Fest + Historic Home Tours
Saturday, November 7 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | San Pedro Square Market
History San José is honoring the cultural diversity of the region on November 7th at the San Pedro Square Market.
San José Roots celebrates San José’s history, starting with its earliest periods to its present innovative spirit. The free program aims to provide a platform for ...
Free Alameduh Zine Release Party w/ DJs + Hyperlocal Food (Alameda)
ALAMEDUH ZINE ISSUE 2 RELEASE PARTY
Free entry! Hyperlocal food! DJ + record store! 100% Alameda pop-up market! Community art project! + more!
Music from:
Gold Digger Records
Food from:
Calafia Taqueria
Pound 4 Pound Burgers
Suga & Spice Cookie Co.
100% Alameda pop-up market featuring:
ALAMEDUH
Amy Liu Big Softie
Coven of Stitches
East2West Pottery
EBB Garden ...
Sunday, November 8
SF’s “Inner Sunset Flea Market” 2026 w/ Sunset Mercantile (Season Finale)
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
Diwali at the Outer Sunset Farmers Market
Celebrate the 4th Annual Diwali (the Festival of Lights) at The Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile! Join us again for a celebration of tradition and enlightenment with our fourth annual Diwali Festival. Featuring live music, cooking demos, family-friendly activities, and more! Did we mention ...
San Francisco Coffee Festival 2026: 10th Annual Celebration (Fort Mason)
The 10th Annual San Francisco Coffee Festival returns to Fort Mason Center Festival Pavilion for two days of curated coffee tastings, featuring top roasters and exhibitors. Attendees can sample unique beans, explore diverse flavor profiles, and enjoy live entertainment in a lively setting. November 7-8, ...
Contra Costa Vintage Market Sunday (Lafayette)
Find unique gifts and vintage treasures at the Contra Costa Vintage Market’s holiday edition on November 8th in downtown Lafayette. Browse antiques, collectibles, clothing, records, furniture, and home decor while enjoying live music and a vintage photo booth experience.
Admission is free, with free street parking. ...
Free 2026 Wellness Fest: Food Tastings + DIY Bracelets (SF)
🥗 Good Food · Hands-On Fun · Gifts & Prizes · ❤️ Positive Energy
Looking for a fun and relaxing way to spend your Sunday?
Come celebrate with us at Bodhi Meditation San Francisco! Bring your family and friends for a welcoming day of food, creativity, meaningful ...
SF Diwali (Festival of Lights) and Kids Diwali Celebration
Celebrate Diwali with the whole family! Admission, food, and all activities are free.
Annakut Darshan: A grand display of hundreds of vegetarian dishes offered in devotion.
Immersive Cultural Exhibition: Discover the rich traditions and meaning of Hinduism and Diwali.
Kids’ Diwali Carnival: Explore the five days of Diwali ...
San Francisco Diwali Festival at Yerba Buena Gardens 2026
The San Francisco Diwali Festival brings together contemporary and traditional South Asian performances for a vibrant outdoor celebration. Set in the beautiful Yerba Buena Gardens, this free, all-ages event invites you to relax, dance, and celebrate Diwali.
Enjoy live performances throughout the day, along with a ...
2026 Dance Film Fest: Free “Leap” Screening + Onstage Dance (SF)
2026 San Francisco Dance Film Festival presents:
Leap!
A runaway hit with families at last year’s festival, Leap! is back by popular demand!
Sunday, November 8 at 1:30PM
Brava Theater
Suggested Donation: $10-15
...
Free Día De Los Muertos Festival w/ Altars at Courthouse Square (Redwood City)
Sunday, November 8 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Courthouse Square
Join Casa Círculo Cultural for a FREE Día de los Muertos celebration inspired by this year’s theme, Tlaxcala. This beloved community event welcomed over 9,000 attendees last year and features beautiful altars, live music, folklórico performances, art, family activities, delicious food vendors, a special car ...
Free “Diwali on the Square” Celebration at St. Marks (SF)
Join Parivar Bay Area and St. Mark’s Square for a joyful, FREE community Diwali celebration on Sunday, November 8, from 6:30–9:30 PM at St. Mark’s Urban Life Center, 1031 Franklin Street, San Francisco. Celebrate the Festival of Lights with music, dance, delicious food, local vendors, ...
Thursday, November 12
Free “Arab Film Festival” Outdoor Movie Night at The Proxy (Hayes Valley)
An Evening of Love and Laughter: Arab Cinema Under the Stars
A FREE Outdoor Screening at The PROXY, Hayes Valley Neighborhood, San Francisco
For the first time ever, the Arab Film Festival celebrates its 30 year anniversary by taking cinema outdoors! Join us under the stars for ...
Friday, November 13
Bhangra & Beats Night Market (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026)
Friday, November 13 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
Fri, Nov 13 |4:00pm – 9:00pm
Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
Mission St. between 3rd & 4th Sts.
San Francisco, CA
San Francisco’s biggest South Asian celebration is back, and for the first time ever, it lands at Yerba Buena Gardens, one of downtown’s most iconic arts and cultural destinations.
On ...
SF’s “Bhangra & Beats” Diwali Night Market 2026
Friday, November 13 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Gardens
San Francisco’s beloved Bhangra & Beats Night Market returns in 2026 for two massive celebrations, including a special Diwali edition this fall. For the first time ever, the city’s biggest South Asian cultural celebration takes over Yerba Buena Gardens, bringing its signature mix of Punjabi ...
“Bhangra & Beats” Night Market: SF’s Official Diwali Celebration (Yerba Buena Gardens)
Friday, November 13 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Gardens
Celebrate Diwali at the free Bhangra & Beats Night Market in downtown San Francisco’s Yerba Buena Gardens. The event features live Bhangra performances, interactive dance lessons, DJs, night market shopping, food vendors, and family activities, all in honor of the Festival of Lights. Open to ...
“Let’s Glow” Neon Night Market 2026 (San Leandro)
Friday, November 13 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Downtown San Leandro
Let’s Glow: Neon Night Market is the final event in Downtown San Leandro’s 2026 Second Friday series. The evening market features local vendors, food, music, and a neon-themed downtown gathering.
Original Event Description:
_Neon Night Market is back! 🌟 Stop by Downtown San Leandro on November 13th ...
Saturday, November 14
2026 “SF Tea Festival” at Ferry Building (Nov. 14-15)
If you love tea, there’s probably no better event all year to attend. Explore and taste hundreds of teas from 30+ different tea makers. Vendors include established brands and local artisans. The two-day festival takes place November 14-15, 2026 Tickets start at $19 and include ...
SF VegFest 2026: Plant-Based Food + 80+ Exhibitors
Join us at San Francisco VegFest on Saturday, November 14, 2026!
The San Francisco Vegan Society proudly presents San Francisco VegFest, a joyful celebration of plant-based living that inspires people to embrace a more ethical, healthy, and sustainable way of life.
Now in its 27th year, SF ...
SF’s Renegade Craft Holiday 2026 Fair w/ 250+ Makers at Fort Mason (Nov. 14-15)
Renegade Craft’s Winter 2026 fair brings more than 250 curated small creative businesses to the Fort Mason Center Festival Pavilion for a weekend of holiday shopping. Vendors will offer goods including ceramics, outerwear, snacks, and knit hats. The fair is indoors with outdoor food trucks ...
SF’s Winter “Renegade Craft Fair” at Fort Mason (Nov. 14-15)
Renegade San Francisco Winter Craft Fair 2026 returns to Fort Mason Center Festival Pavilion on November 14 + 15, 2026, for a weekend of holiday shopping featuring 250+ curated artists and independent small businesses. Browse handmade gifts and creative finds, including ceramics, apparel, jewelry, home ...
Sunday, November 15
2026 “SF Tea Festival” at Ferry Building (Nov. 14-15)
If you love tea, there’s probably no better event all year to attend. Explore and taste hundreds of teas from 30+ different tea makers. Vendors include established brands and local artisans. The two-day festival takes place November 14-15, 2026 Tickets start at $19 and include ...
SF’s Renegade Craft Holiday 2026 Fair w/ 250+ Makers at Fort Mason (Nov. 14-15)
Renegade Craft’s Winter 2026 fair brings more than 250 curated small creative businesses to the Fort Mason Center Festival Pavilion for a weekend of holiday shopping. Vendors will offer goods including ceramics, outerwear, snacks, and knit hats. The fair is indoors with outdoor food trucks ...
Shadelands FallFest: Free Sports, Food Trucks, Family Activities (Walnut Creek)
Sunday, November 15 – 11:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Shadelands SportsMall
Enjoy a day with family and friends at Shadelands FallFest, Sunday, November 15, 11am–2pm, hosted by Shadelands Walnut Creek and held on the grounds of the Shadelands SportsMall, 2640 Shadelands Drive, Walnut Creek.
Free and family-friendly, the popular, all-community Shadelands FallFest features non-stop DJ music, food ...
SF’s Winter “Renegade Craft Fair” at Fort Mason (Nov. 14-15)
Renegade San Francisco Winter Craft Fair 2026 returns to Fort Mason Center Festival Pavilion on November 14 + 15, 2026, for a weekend of holiday shopping featuring 250+ curated artists and independent small businesses. Browse handmade gifts and creative finds, including ceramics, apparel, jewelry, home ...
Sunday, November 22
$2 Off: San Francisco Fall Holiday Chocolate Salon and Festival (2026)
DO YOU LOVE CHOCOLATE? Discover, taste and savor the finest in artisan, gourmet and premium chocolates & confections for the Season and the Holidays at the FALL HOLIDAY CHOCOLATE SALON & FESTIVAL
San Francisco Fall Holiday Chocolate Salon and Festival
Sunday, November 22, 2026 | 11am-4:30pm
San Francisco ...
Tuesday, November 24
SF’s Noe Valley Night Market 2026
Tuesday, November 24 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Noe Valley Town Square
Come out for the Noe Valley Night Market from 5–8pm at the Noe Valley Town Square for a cozy evening of live music, local retail and food vendors, and family-friendly fun. Gather with neighbors, support small businesses, and enjoy a music-filled evening out with the ...Monthly
Thursday, December 3
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
Saturday, December 5
SF’s Sunset Holiday Mercantile 2026: 100+ Makers, Food Trucks + Live Music (Dec. 5-6)
Saturday, December 5 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | San Francisco County Fair Building
Come Eat, Drink, Shop, Play, Connect, and Be Local at the 11th Annual Sunset Holiday Mercantile at the County Fair Building in Golden Gate Park! Sunset Holiday Mercantile in 2026 which features TWO DAYS of artisan makers and vendors, plus live music, food, activities and ...
City of San Rafael’s Winter Wonderland: 45th Anniversary
A beloved San Rafael holiday tradition returns with a new date this year for the 45th anniversary of Winter Wonderland on Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm in Downtown San Rafael.
This free, family-friendly celebration will feature winter-themed activities, entertainment, and holiday ...
Sunday, December 6
SF’s Final “Head West” Marketplace of 2026 at the Ferry Building (Every 1st Sunday)
Sunday, December 6 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | San Francisco Ferry Building
Come for the Marketplace, stay for the experience! HEAD WEST is a marketplace for emerging + established local brands and small businesses. From hand-made ceramics to locally sourced vintage, there are always new categories of goods available to explore. Marketplaces becomes a destination to not ...Monthly
SF’s Sunset Holiday Mercantile 2026: 100+ Makers, Food Trucks + Live Music (Dec. 5-6)
Sunday, December 6 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | San Francisco County Fair Building
Come Eat, Drink, Shop, Play, Connect, and Be Local at the 11th Annual Sunset Holiday Mercantile at the County Fair Building in Golden Gate Park! Sunset Holiday Mercantile in 2026 which features TWO DAYS of artisan makers and vendors, plus live music, food, activities and ...
Friday, December 11
SF’s Huge “Sunset Night Market” (Dec. 11)
Friday, December 11 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Irving & 22nd
The long-awaited return of the Sunset Night Market has arrived! Sunset Night Market™ gets ready for summer with The Dragon Boat Festival! Join us for a night of food, culture, music, and community spirit. Bring your family, invite your friends, and wish for good luck while taking ...
2026 “Holidays on Taraval”: Tree Lighting + Night Market (SF)
Friday, December 11 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Taraval Street
WE INVITE ONE AND ALL TO COME AND ENJOY HOLIDAYS ON TARAVAL, A FESTIVE CELEBRATION OF TARAVAL ST FEATURING POP’S ANNUAL TREE LIGHTING, SHOPPING, MUSIC AND COMMUNITY FUN!
Join the People of Parkside Sunset, the Sunset Chinese Cultural District, Wah Mei, and Sunset Mercantile on Friday, ...
2026 “Fillmore After Dark” Night Market
Friday, December 11 – 5:09 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | 1300 on Fillmore
Experience the Fillmore with Live Blues, Delicious Bites & Boutique Bingo at this vibrant night market celebrating soul, art and community. The historic Fillmore District will come alive after dark with the launch of a series of night markets throughout the year. Fillmore After Dark ...
Saturday, December 12
Live on Larkin: Free Street Fest 2026 (Tenderloin)
Saturday, December 12 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Larkin St (between Eliis & Eddy)
Live on Larkin – a new series of free street events on Larkin Street. Come out and celebrate in the Tenderloin, one of San Francisco’s most vibrant cultural crossroads, and discover why it’s one of the best destinations for amazing food, art, and history. Live ...
Edna Brewer Holiday Craft Fair (Oakland)
Saturday, December 12 – 11:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | 3748 13th Avenue (enter on Excelsior)
Come shop 40+ local vendors for handmade gifts this holiday season. Free entry. Soap! Candles! Cards! Prints! Crochet! Ceramics! Jewelry! Sweet treats! Stocking Stuffers! And more! 3748 13th Avenue in Oakland (enter on Excelsior Ave.).
“Colors of India” Free Holiday Pop-Up Indian Food Fest + Dance Party (San José)
Colors of India is a free, all-ages holiday pop-up at SPARK Social San José featuring Indian food vendors, bars, chai, coffee, sweet treats, local makers, holiday shopping, family activities, and a dedicated kids area. The program includes a Non Stop Bhangra dance party with DJs, ...
Sunday, December 13
Contra Costa Vintage Market Sunday (Lafayette)
Find unique gifts and vintage treasures at the Contra Costa Vintage Market’s holiday edition on Sunday, December 13th in downtown Lafayette. Browse antiques, collectibles, clothing, records, furniture, and home decor while enjoying live music and a vintage photo booth experience.
Admission is free, with free street ...
2026 Holiday Craft Fair: Handmade Gifts + Free Hot Cider (SF)
Harvey Milk Center for the Arts is proud to host its 9th annual Holiday Craft Fair on Sunday, December 13th, 2026. The event will include numerous local artists offering their unique handmade holiday gifts for sale to the public. Our destination art center will also ...
Saturday, December 19
West Oakland Prescott Holiday Craft Market: 50+ Vendors & DJs (2026)
Saturday, December 19 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Prescott Market West Oakland
Prescott Market in West Oakland hosts a holiday pop-up craft faire on three dates in 2026, featuring over 50 rotating local vendors with handmade crafts, upcycled goods, rare records, clothing, jewelry, and more. The event includes DJs, a large stage, a food court with eight ...
Saturday, June 19
Whiskey in the Park 2027: Taste 100+ Whiskies (San Jose)
Step into a whiskey lover’s paradise at the 7th Annual Whiskey in the Park at History Park San Jose on Saturday, June 19, 2027.
Spend the evening exploring more than 100 whiskies from around the world while enjoying the outdoor setting of History Park, live music, ...
