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Saturday, July 4

Angel Island | 4th of July Fireworks Cruise | 2026
Saturday, July 4 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: $122*
*Special Arrangement Evening Ferry Tickets are required: $122 Adults and $97 Children (6-12 years)
| Angel Island
Angel Island | 4th of July Fireworks Cruise | 2026
Get ready to experience the magic of the annual “San Francisco 4th of July Fireworks Show” aboard the mighty Angel Island or the luxurious Tamalpais  for an exciting Fireworks display that will have you, your family and friends in awe. Sure to be a memorable ...
Where to Watch Mission District’s 4th of July Street Fireworks | 2026
Saturday, July 4 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 11:59 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Bring cash for drinks
| Pop's Bar
Where to Watch Mission District's 4th of July Street Fireworks | 2026
Watch the “unsanctioned” but no-less-fun street fireworks going off in and around the neighborhood around where Pop’s Bar is in the Mission District. You likely can’t see anything directly from the bar, but once you hear explosions just walk a few blocks and take cover. Unlike ...

Farley’s Potrero Hill Safe & Sane Street Fireworks Extravaganza? | 2026
Saturday, July 4 – 8:45 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free - Donations are encouraged.
| Farley's Coffee (SF)
Farley's Potrero Hill Safe & Sane Street Fireworks Extravaganza? | 2026
Want to see a good old fashioned mini fireworks show in the street, the kind you used to have as a kid? Farley’s Coffee typically hosts their annual “Safe and Sane” July Fourth Fireworks show in the street on July 4th at sundown. Independence Day means fireworks, ...
SF’s Prince vs. Michael Jackson DJ Party (NoPa)
Saturday, July 4 – 9:00 pm | Cost: $10 | Madrone Art Bar
SF's Prince vs. Michael Jackson DJ Party (NoPa)

Pay tribute to both the King of Pop and the Purple One every first Saturday of the month at the Madrone Art Bar’s “The Prince and Michael Experience,” which celebrates their work with a healthy dose of competition as fans go head-to-head on the dance ...Monthly

San Francisco Fireworks at Golden Gate Bridge: USA’s 250th Anniversary
Saturday, July 4 – 9:30 pm | | Crissy Field
San Francisco Fireworks at Golden Gate Bridge: USA's 250th Anniversary
San Francisco is going all-in for July 4, 2026 with a truly once-in-a-generation moment: fireworks launching directly from the Golden Gate Bridge for the United States’ 250th anniversary. This is not your usual waterfront show. For the first time in 14 years, and only the third ...
Treasure Island: How to Watch 4th of July Fireworks from Treasure Island | 2026
Saturday, July 4 – 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Treasure Island
Treasure Island: How to Watch 4th of July Fireworks from Treasure Island | 2026
No 2026 update yet but here’s what happened in 2025. Treasure Island is a great place to watch the fireworks; however, things are a bit different in 2025 than in past years. Treasure Island will be closed to cars for the fireworks for 2025; only Treasure Island ...
San Francisco Fireworks: 4th of July (2026)
Saturday, July 4 – 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Fisherman's Wharf
San Francisco Fireworks: 4th of July (2026)
New for 2026, San Francisco is going bigger for July 4 this year in honor of America’s 250th anniversary. Along with the annual waterfront fireworks near Pier 39 and Fisherman’s Wharf, the city is adding a second launch site from the Golden Gate Bridge, creating a ...

Sunday, July 5

Free Sunday Comedy Night in Downtown SF
Free Sunday Comedy Night in Downtown SF

Welcome to the heart of laughter right on the edge of SF’s vibrant Hayes Valley district! Step into a world of hilarity and at the newest addition to the city’s comedy scene – a chic, upscale comedy club boasting avant-garde decor, an upstairs lounge and a roster of top-notch comedians. ...

Free National Parks Admission for Independence Day Weekend (July 3-5, 2026)
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 ...

SF’s Thee Parkside’s Last Day Open
Sunday, July 5 – 9:00 am | Cost: FREE | Thee Parkside
SF's Thee Parkside's Last Day Open
It’s official. Our last day will be July 5th. We will be open every day until then. Get a drink. Eat some tots. Plan your birthday on the patio. Hug Shane. Come down for our last Trivia and Karaoke. Get a tattoo on 4/12. Buy stuff from ...
2026 Fillmore Jazz Festival (July 4-5)
Sunday, July 5 – 10:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Fillmore Street (Jackson to Eddy)
2026 Fillmore Jazz Festival (July 4-5)

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 ...

Bank of America’s “Museums On Us” Free Museum Weekend (2026)
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

“Manny’s Neighborhood Trash Cleanup” w/ $1 Beer & Free Yoga Classes, Free Fries (SF)
Sunday, July 5 – 10:00 am - Ends at 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Sign up on this TogetherSF Mobilize page: https://www.mobilize.us/togethersf/event/444979/
| Manny’s
"Manny's Neighborhood Trash Cleanup" w/ $1 Beer & Free Yoga Classes, Free Fries (SF)

Tired? Sunday Funday. Wired? Sunday done-day. Make our neighborhood better, brunch with cool people (sorry not sorry, we’re biased), get deals to some fave local spots, and wrap it up before the Sunday Scaries hit with an easy hour of picking up trash around our ...Every Sunday

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

“Castro Art Mart” Mini Block Party on Noe St. (Every First Sunday)
Sunday, July 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

NBA’s Free “California Classic” Fan Fest 2026: Free Lawn Games (Thrive City)
NBA's Free "California Classic" Fan Fest 2026: Free Lawn Games (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 ...
“Lindy in the Park” Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)
Sunday, July 5 – 11:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Weather permitting (rain cancels)
| JFK Drive Lindy Hop Spot
"Lindy in the Park" Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)

Get ready to swing in Golden Gate Park every sunny Sunday at “Lindy in the Park,” a weekly free event near the de Young Museum, when the streets of Golden Gate Park are closed to traffic and the dancers take over. This in person event resumed ...Every Sunday

Free Monthly Yoga Class for Beginners | SF
Sunday, July 5 – 12:30 pm - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free but an RSVP is required.
| Yoga Garden SF
Free Monthly Yoga Class for Beginners | SF

Learn how to practice yoga in a fun, supportive class with other beginners. This class is for students who have never taken a yoga class before or are interested in learning about how they teach yoga at Yoga Garden SF. In order to keep their ...Monthly

Golden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party (SF)
Sunday, July 5 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Skatin' Place
Golden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party (SF)

There is a place in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park that is heaven for Bay Area inline skaters and roller skaters who like to boogie to the funky beat on wheels. The Godfather of Skate brings his mobile DJ unit and plays groovy tunes for ...Every Sunday

Monday, July 6

Free SF Comedy Show “Hayes Valley Comedy Night” at The Function (Every Monday)
Free SF Comedy Show "Hayes Valley Comedy Night" at The Function (Every Monday)

Welcome to the heart of laughter right on the edge of SF’s vibrant Hayes Valley district! Step into a world of hilarity and at the newest addition to the city’s comedy scene – a chic, upscale comedy club boasting avant-garde decor, an upstairs lounge and a roster of top-notch comedians. ...

Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)
Japanese Tea Garden's Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)

The Japanese Tea Garden provides visitors from around the world with an opportunity to experience the natural beauty, tranquility, and harmony of a Japanese-style garden in the heart of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. Originally created as a “Japanese Village” exhibit for the 1894 California ...Every Monday

“San Francisco Mime Troupe” Live Summer Musical in the Park (2026)
Monday, July 6 – 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are accepted
| Yerba Buena Gardens (Main)
"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 ...

SF Arcade Bar “Emporium” 8 Free Game Tokens for “Industry Night” (Every Monday)
Monday, July 6 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*8 free game tokens if you are part of the "industry"
| Emporium SF
SF Arcade Bar "Emporium" 8 Free Game Tokens for "Industry Night" (Every Monday)

Emporium Arcade Bar San Francisco, the dynamic venue known for its classic arcade games, colorful, fun-loving atmosphere, and renowned drink menu, now offers 8 free game tokens for anyone in “the industry” – so we’re assuming barstaff, restaurant staff, nightlife staff. Monday Nights are for ...Every Monday

“Motown On Mondays” DJ Night (Madrone Art Bar)
Monday, July 6 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free before 8pm; $5 after
| Madrone Art Bar
"Motown On Mondays" DJ Night (Madrone Art Bar)

at Madrone, dance the night away with hosts DJ Gordo Cabeza and guest DJS spinning originals, exclusive remixes, and close relatives of your favorite Motown songs during M.O.M. Motown on Mondays. Motown on Mondays Every Monday | 7 pm to 2 am Madrone ...Every Monday

Mirthquake: Monday Live Comedy in the Richmond w/ $5 Drinks (SF)
Monday, July 6 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*free tickets, RSVP to ensure a spot, 21+
| Abbey Tavern
Mirthquake: Monday Live Comedy in the Richmond w/ $5 Drinks (SF)

Looking for a great way to kick off your week? Look no further than Mirthquake: Monday Live Comedy in the Richmond! This live stand-up comedy show, held every Monday at the Abbey Tavern, is the perfect way to start your week off with a bang. Featuring a ...Every Monday