San Francisco… land of the free. Here’s just the free stuff in SF and the Bay Area. Keep your wallet in your pocket and enjoy!
Saturday, July 4
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.
2026 marks the 51st anniversary that the Kiwanis ...
Livermore | 4th of July Family Fun Festival at the Airport | 2026
Saturday, July 4 – 9:00 am - Ends at 1:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Livermore Municipal Airport
Mark your calendar for the 3rd annual Fourth of July Celebration on Saturday, July 4, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Livermore Municipal Airport.
This family-friendly event features a variety of military aircraft, remote-control aircraft, and displays of emergency vehicles, jets, and helicopters.
San Francisco | 9 Free Guided Walking Tours for 4th of July | 2026
Looking for something to do before the fireworks start lighting up the night sky?
San Francisco City Guides offers up daily, free guided walking tours of San Francisco on July 4, 2026.
2026 July Fourth Free Walking Tours
Saturday, July 04
9:30 am• Welcome to San Francisco
10:00 am• Coit ...
Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)
, the de Young offers free general admission to the permanent galleries to Bay Area residents. Please note that admission to any special exhibits is not included nor discounted and will require the full admission price. Saturdays feature engaging art experiences for the entire family, ...Every Saturday
Free “Legion of Honor” Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)
the Legion of Honor offers free general admission to the permanent galleries to Bay Area residents. Advanced tickets are required, and capacity is limited due to COVID-19 precautions. Please note that admission to any special exhibits is not included nor discounted and will require ...Every Saturday
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:
Paseo Padre Parkway between Mowry and Stevenson
Capitol Avenue between Paseo and State
Liberty Street between ...
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.
The Parade Route begins ...
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). ...
Brentwood | 4th of July Parade | 2026
Saturday, July 4 – 10:00 am - Ends at 10:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Downtown Brentwood
We’re getting ready for Brentwood’s biggest 4th of July Parade yet!
As we celebrate America’s 250th, we’re inviting local businesses, community groups, and performers to be part of this incredible tradition!
Bank of America’s “Museums On Us” Free Museum Weekend (2026)
Holders of Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, or U. S. Trust cardholders (credit cards and debit cards) get free admission to six Bay Area museums, two Sacramento museums and to more than 225 cultural institutions nationwide, for the first full weekend each month including the de ...Monthly
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!
2026 Moraga 4th of July Vendor Application
Love the 4th of July fireworks spectacular? Support this hometown tradition by donating today!
Piedmont | Small Town 4th of July Parade & Picnic in the Park | 2026
Saturday, July 4 – 11:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Highland & Park (Piedmont)
Piedmont 4th of July Parade & Picnic
Celebrate our small town’s big spirit at Piedmont’s 59th annual Independence Day celebration!
Enjoy 4th of July Piedmont style, with our annual:
Parade: The fun starts at 11am!
Picnic in the Park: Live music in Piedmont Park until 3pm.
Neighborhood block parties Permit applications due June 29
Join the ...
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 ...
Golden Gate Park “The Whale’s Tail” Beer/Wine Garden + Live Music (Summer 2026)
The Whale’s Tale is a seasonal, open-air destination for live music, food and drinks, community programming and relaxing afternoons. Open Saturdays and Sundays and select holidays beginning Memorial Day weekend, the Whale’s Tail features a rotating lineup of musical acts throughout the season, weekly free ...Every Saturday
Golden Gate Park Band’s 4th of July Symphony in the Park
The Golden Gate Park Band presents its 144th season in Golden Gate Park’s music concourse. That’s right, this 30-piece symphony has been playing free concerts in Golden Gate Park since 1882. For 2026, the Golden Gate Park Band performs free weekly concerts most Sundays at 1 pm. ...Every Sunday
“San Francisco Mime Troupe” Live Summer Musical in the Park (2026)
The Tony Award-winning San Francisco Mime Troupe returns for its 2026 season with free and lively performances in park settings around the Bay Area. San Francisco Mime Troupe | 2026 Free political theater & music in parks around the Bay Area Various dates: July 3 ...
