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Free KQED Fest 2026: Open House + Block Party (SF)

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Saturday, May 9, 2026 - 11:00 am to 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE
KQED | 2601 Mariposa St, San Francisco, CA

Event Details

Spend your Saturday in San Francisco’s Mission District at KQED’s headquarters for our free festive, all day open house and block party featuring educational activities, live music, food and other community fun!

Celebrate the Bay Area’s beloved public media station with live, on-stage moments from KQED, NPR, and PBS programs, fireside chats with reporters and influential local personalities, and behind-the-scenes access through guided studio tours.

Enjoy interactive art, science, and learning activities for all ages, plus crafts and games from neighborhood vendors and cultural organizations. Savor bites from local food trucks featured in KQED Food and groove to live music on Noise Pop’s Homegrown Stage.

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: FREE
Categories: *Top Pick*, Block Party, Community, Eating & Drinking, Fairs & Festivals, In Person, Lectures & Workshops, Literature, Live Music, Online, Theater & Performance
Venue: KQED
Address: 2601 Mariposa St, San Francisco, CA