Thursday, July 2
Free First Thursdays at Berkeley Art Museum
The UC Berkeley Art Museum is the visual arts center of the University of California, Berkeley. Through art and film programs, collections, and research resources, the University aspires to be locally connected and globally relevant, engaging audiences from the campus, community, and beyond. Normally $18, the ...Monthly
Friday, July 3
“HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)
Get ready for our “HellaSecret” speakeasy comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a venue and you’ll get an email with the secret location. This HellaSecret comedy show takes place in a ...
Free National Parks Admission for Independence Day Weekend (July 3-5, 2026)
Sometimes you’ve just got to get away from it all and clear your head with the peace and serenity of a national park. On certain “fee-free” days throughout the year, enjoy free entry to all national parks and monuments, including Muir Woods and Yosemite National Park, and ...
“Oakland First Fridays” Street Festival
Friday, July 3 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Telegraph & 27th
Oakland First Fridays is an immersive art and community experience on the first Friday of each month from 5-9:30pm for five huge blocks on Telegraph Avenue between 27th Street & 22nd Street. Photography from @skyhighoakland via Oakland First Fridays Oakland’s KONO district (Koreatown/Northgate) springs to life ...Monthly
“Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid” Block Party + DJs (Oakland)
The Town’s favorite block party, Friday Nights at OMCA, is back for the 2026 season, inviting the Bay to kick off the weekend with the crew—whether family, friends, or neighbors. Join us every Friday, April–October, at 5 pm for a free evening of live music, interactive activities, ...Every Friday
El Cerrito’s WorldOne Festival “Tardeada” Pre-Party
Friday, July 3 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 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 ...
Oakland Art Murmur (First Fridays Art Walk)
Friday, July 3 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Broadway/Telegraph
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
Oakland Critical Mass | First Friday
Friday, July 3 – 8:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Frank H. Ogawa Plaza
Oakland Critical Mass is a monthly group bike ride that takes place every first Friday of the month, which starts at 8 pm at the BikeLink bike lockers at 14th and Broadway, and ends at 23rd and Telegraph where Oakland Art Murmur is underway. Critical Mass is argued ...Monthly
Saturday, July 4
Free National Parks Admission for Independence Day Weekend (July 3-5, 2026)
Sometimes you’ve just got to get away from it all and clear your head with the peace and serenity of a national park. On certain “fee-free” days throughout the year, enjoy free entry to all national parks and monuments, including Muir Woods and Yosemite National Park, and ...
Pleasant Hill’s 4th of July Parade, Festival & Fireworks | 2026
2026 50th Annual Pleasant Hill 4th of July Celebration
Join the Pleasant Hill 4th of July Commission
The Pleasant Hill 4th of July Commission work hard to put together the largest single-day event in the city. The commission is not part of the City of Pleasant Hill ...
Concord | 4th of July Parade, Concert & Fireworks | 2026
2026 Schedule of Events
Events at Todos Santos Plaza
8:00 am : Stars & Stripes Kids Fun Run
8:00 am : Rotary Pancake Breakfast
8:15 am : Stars & Stripes 5k Run & Walk
10:00 am : Independence Day Parade
Events at Mt. Diablo High School
4:00 PM : Festival Gates Open
5:30 ...
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.
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!
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). ...
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 ...
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
“Healthy Parks Healthy People”: Monthly Nature Walks | Bay Area
Saturday, July 4 – 10:00 am - Ends at 12:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | San Francisco Bay Area
Enjoy a free, monthly outdoor walk on the first Saturday of every month as part of the “Healthy Parks, Healthy People” program. First Saturday Programs are introductory walking/physical activity programs that occur on the first Saturday of each month throughout the Bay Area. Please note that ...Monthly
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 ...
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 ...
Alameda | 4th of July Bash on USS Hornet’s Aircraft Carrier Flight Deck | 2026
Come join us for a fun-filled Steel Beach Party & BBQ aboard the USS Hornet on July 4th with food & drink, games, tours, arts & crafts fair.
Spend your 4th of July (10AM to 5PM) in the Bay’s best location for the day with music, ...
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!
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
