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St. Paddy’s Day Block Parties

Frolic in the sun, drink a cold brew and dance a jig with other lads & lassies.
By - posted 3/14/2016 No Comment

Chalk it up to the luck of the Irish, but the sunshine is back in SF just in time for St. Patrick’s Day on March 17.

Put on your finest green duds and follow the rainbow to find your pot of gold pint of beer at one of San Francisco’s annual St. Paddy’s block parties. Frolic in the sun, drink a cold brew and dance a jig with lads and lassies at the Irish Bank, the Royal Exchange and Aventine’s Tavern.

Feel like bursting into song? Join the Jerk Church singers as they go Irish caroling through the city. Or are you a hungry leprechaun? Then come out to Funcheap’s outdoor party at SoMa Streat Food Park where you can also catch the NCAA playoffs. Happy St. Patrick’s Day!


Thursday, February 5

SF’s Free Downtown First Thursdays Block Party: Austin Millz Live, Free Museums & More
Thursday, February 5 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| 2nd Street between Market and Howard Streets
SF’s Free Downtown First Thursdays Block Party: Austin Millz Live, Free Museums & More

From live music and dancing to free museums and after parties, everything you need to plan your night right is here. Main Highlights • Special Guest Performances & Live Music Big featured performance by Austin Millz on the Howard Stage from about 7:30–9:00 PM. Supporting music acts earlier in ...Monthly

Friday, February 6

Scenic 8-Mile Rollout: SF Green Beltway + Ocean Views (SF)
Friday, February 6 – 8:30 am - Ends at 10:00 am | Cost: $20*
*Limited Availability. Advance RSVP REQ to lock in space.
| San Francisco Downtown --> Ocean Beach Sand Dunes
Scenic 8-Mile Rollout: SF Green Beltway + Ocean Views (SF)
COME🫵FRI 1/9/26 roll out with us on #SFGREENbeltway.<span;> KICK OFF your JAN 9 FRIYEAH, with a wonderful eco-urban safari you will never forget along the SF GREEN Beltway.  *****downtown San Francisco AiFiDi ->> ancient wild Ocean Beach surf sand dunes *****  JOIN us on the ...

SF’s Free “Black History” Super Bowl Kick Off + Block Party (2026)
Friday, February 6 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free Block Party with vendors
| 1700 O'Farrell
SF's Free "Black History" Super Bowl Kick Off + Block Party (2026)
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North Beach First Fridays Art Crawl (SF)
Friday, February 6 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | North Beach
North Beach First Fridays Art Crawl (SF)

On the first Friday of every month, over a dozen North Beach galleries, museums, bars, and restaurants stay open late for a self-guided First Fridays Art Crawl with special events to showcase the ever-growing collections of art and entertainment that diversify North Beach. First Fridays Art Crawl ...Monthly

Oakland Art Murmur (First Fridays Art Walk)
Friday, February 6 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Broadway/Telegraph
Oakland Art Murmur (First Fridays Art Walk)

Over 30 Oakland Art Murmur affiliate venues have coordinated openings on the first Friday of every month. Oakland Art Murmur presents a free monthly evening art walk, known as the ‘Art Murmur.” Every first Friday of the month, affiliate venues are open to the public from 6-9 ...Monthly

Saturday, February 7

Richmond District “Westside” Lunar New Year Parade & Night Market (SF)
Saturday, February 7 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Balboa Corridor
Richmond District "Westside" Lunar New Year Parade & Night Market (SF)
The Year of the Horse symbolizes energy, strength, and forward momentum. Inspired by this, “Super Horse – Super Hope” celebrates the Richmond District’s shared aspirations for a brighter year ahead. Just as the horse gallops with vitality and determination, this event invites schools, community-based organizations ...

Sunday, February 8

Free eBay Live “Big Game” Watch Party at San Pedro Square Market (San Jose)
Sunday, February 8 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to enter!
| San Pedro Square Market
Free eBay Live "Big Game" Watch Party at San Pedro Square Market (San Jose)
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Saturday, February 14

Free “Lovers Lane” Valentine’s Day Alley Party w/ Lowriders, DJs + Art (SF)
Saturday, February 14 – 10:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Donations welcomed
| Balmy Alley, 24th & Harrison street
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SF’s 5th Annual “Lovers Lane” Valentine’s Block Party 2026
Saturday, February 14 – 10:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Donations appreciated
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SF’s 5th Annual “Lovers Lane” Valentine's Block Party 2026
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Sunday, March 1

SF’s First “Head West” Marketplace of 2026 at the Ferry Building (Every 1st Sunday)
Sunday, March 1 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Ferry Building
SF's First "Head West" Marketplace of 2026 at the Ferry Building (Every 1st Sunday)

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“Castro Art Mart” Mini Block Party on Noe St. (Every First Sunday)
Sunday, March 1 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Market & Noe
"Castro Art Mart" Mini Block Party on Noe St. (Every First Sunday)

The Castro Art Mart Features LGBTQ Artists, Live Music, and Drag Performances every 1st Sunday of the month on Noe St and Market St (Next to the Lookout Bar), 11-5pm. Come enjoy this Free, Family & Friendly event hosted by Castro Merchants, while supporting local artists, ...Monthly

Thursday, March 5

SF’s Free DFT Monthly Block Party: “Downtown First Thursdays” (2026)
Thursday, March 5 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| 2nd Street between Market and Howard Streets
SF’s Free DFT Monthly Block Party: “Downtown First Thursdays” (2026)

Downtown First Thursdays is back for a full year of street parties in 2026: Starting Jan 1, 2026 with a New Year’s Day Edition.  DJs – Live Performances – Dancing – Drag – Food Trucks – Shopping – Fashion, and new surprises every month. All ...Monthly

Friday, March 6

North Beach First Fridays Art Crawl (SF)
Friday, March 6 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | North Beach
North Beach First Fridays Art Crawl (SF)

On the first Friday of every month, over a dozen North Beach galleries, museums, bars, and restaurants stay open late for a self-guided First Fridays Art Crawl with special events to showcase the ever-growing collections of art and entertainment that diversify North Beach. First Fridays Art Crawl ...Monthly

Oakland Art Murmur (First Fridays Art Walk)
Friday, March 6 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Broadway/Telegraph
Oakland Art Murmur (First Fridays Art Walk)

Over 30 Oakland Art Murmur affiliate venues have coordinated openings on the first Friday of every month. Oakland Art Murmur presents a free monthly evening art walk, known as the ‘Art Murmur.” Every first Friday of the month, affiliate venues are open to the public from 6-9 ...Monthly

Friday, April 3

North Beach First Fridays Art Crawl (SF)
Friday, April 3 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | North Beach
North Beach First Fridays Art Crawl (SF)

On the first Friday of every month, over a dozen North Beach galleries, museums, bars, and restaurants stay open late for a self-guided First Fridays Art Crawl with special events to showcase the ever-growing collections of art and entertainment that diversify North Beach. First Fridays Art Crawl ...Monthly

Oakland Art Murmur (First Fridays Art Walk)
Friday, April 3 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Broadway/Telegraph
Oakland Art Murmur (First Fridays Art Walk)

Over 30 Oakland Art Murmur affiliate venues have coordinated openings on the first Friday of every month. Oakland Art Murmur presents a free monthly evening art walk, known as the ‘Art Murmur.” Every first Friday of the month, affiliate venues are open to the public from 6-9 ...Monthly

Sunday, April 5

“Castro Art Mart” Mini Block Party on Noe St. (Every First Sunday)
Sunday, April 5 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Market & Noe
"Castro Art Mart" Mini Block Party on Noe St. (Every First Sunday)

The Castro Art Mart Features LGBTQ Artists, Live Music, and Drag Performances every 1st Sunday of the month on Noe St and Market St (Next to the Lookout Bar), 11-5pm. Come enjoy this Free, Family & Friendly event hosted by Castro Merchants, while supporting local artists, ...Monthly

SF’s “Head West” Marketplace at the Ferry Building (Every 1st Sunday)
Sunday, April 5 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Ferry Building
SF's "Head West" Marketplace at the Ferry Building (Every 1st Sunday)

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

Sunday, May 3

SF’s “Head West” Marketplace at the Ferry Building (Every 1st Sunday)
Sunday, May 3 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Ferry Building
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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

Sunday, June 7

SF’s “Head West” Marketplace at the Ferry Building (Every 1st Sunday)
Sunday, June 7 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Ferry Building
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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

Sunday, July 5

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
SF's "Head West" Marketplace at the Ferry Building (Every 1st Sunday)

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

Sunday, August 2

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
SF's "Head West" Marketplace at the Ferry Building (Every 1st Sunday)

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

Sunday, September 6

SF’s “Head West” Marketplace at the Ferry Building (Every 1st Sunday)
Sunday, September 6 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Ferry Building
SF's "Head West" Marketplace at the Ferry Building (Every 1st Sunday)

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

Sunday, October 4

SF’s “Head West” Marketplace at the Ferry Building (Every 1st Sunday)
Sunday, October 4 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Ferry Building
SF's "Head West" Marketplace at the Ferry Building (Every 1st Sunday)

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

Sunday, November 1

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
SF's "Head West" Marketplace at the Ferry Building (Every 1st Sunday)

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

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
SF's Final "Head West" Marketplace of 2026 at the Ferry Building (Every 1st Sunday)

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