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NBA’s Free “California Classic” Fan Fest 2026: Free Lawn Games (Thrive City)

Sunday, July 5, 2026 - 11:00 am to 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Please note: the outdoor fan fest is free and this is not a ticket for the California Classic events taking place inside Chase Center which start at $39.70
Thrive City | 1 Warriors Way San Francisco, CA
San Francisco

Event Details

Thrive City

California Classic Fan Fest presented by CarMax takes place at Thrive City in San Francisco on July 5, 2026. This free outdoor event features live entertainment, a sport court, photo opportunities, face painting, lawn games, and more. Open to all ages, with to-go alcoholic beverages available for purchase by guests 21 and over within the Entertainment Zone.

Please note this event is a free outdoor activation on Day 2 of the California Classic – Get tickets for the Chase Center NBA games which start at $39.70

California Classic Day 2

Lakers vs. Heat: 1:30 p.m.
Warriors vs. Spurs: 4 p.m.

Original Event Description:
_California Classic Fan Fest presented by CarMax
Come out to Thrive City for the California Classic Fan Fest presented by CarMax on July 5th! Take part in multiple fan-friendly activities including live entertainment, sport court, photo ops, face painting, lawn games, and more! California Classic Fan Fest is free and open to the public.

Please note: this is not a ticket for the California Classic events taking place inside Chase Center. If you’d like to purchase tickets to the games, you can find more information here. https://chasecenter.com/california-classic/

The Entertainment Zone at Thrive City will be activated for this event. Guests ages 21 and over may purchase to-go alcoholic beverages from participating Thrive City businesses to enjoy within the Entertainment Zone.

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Date
Sunday, July 5, 2026

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Event Starts
11:00 AM_

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*
*Please note: the outdoor fan fest is free and this is not a ticket for the California Classic events taking place inside Chase Center which start at $39.70
Categories: *Top Pick*, Community, Fun & Games, In Person, Outdoors
Address: 1 Warriors Way San Francisco, CA

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