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Bay Area's Halloween Party Guide 2026Bay Area’s Halloween Party Guide 2026
By - posted 10/20/2026
Fairs & Festivals, Get Out: Events, Halloween

Halloween falls on a Saturday this year, which means a full weekend of excuses to dress up, dance and get a little weird. Kick things off Friday with Nightmare on Front Street, then hit Saturday’s big celebrations, from Crawloween’s massive pub crawl and the Castro’s four-block Halloween bash to Dance-O-Ween’s more...

San Francisco October Festivals & Street Fairs 2026San Francisco October Festivals & Street Fairs 2026
By - posted 10/19/2026
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Get Out: Events

Here’s a round-up of fun and fabulous October festivals, street fairs, and events including Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, San Francisco Fleet Week, Castro Street Fair, and much more you can look forward to this October 2026. >  We’ll be updating this guide with more October events soon! Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2026 – October more...

SF's One-Night Market Street Arts & Theater Festival: 50+ Experiences (Oct. 17)SF’s One-Night Market Street Arts & Theater Festival: 50+ Experiences (Oct. 17)
By - posted 10/17/2026
Block Party, Downtown San Francisco, Fairs & Festivals

A one-night-only live arts and theater experience that celebrates the deep history of entertainment culture on Market Street. 104 partners, 50+ experiences, 35+ locations, 6 blocks, 3 public plazas, 1 Night Only! Market Street transforms into a walkable arts spectacle. Free public performances, ticketed shows at iconic venues, and tons of more...

2026 Hardly Strictly Bluegrass in Golden Gate Park: Full Schedule, Maps, What to Bring (Oct. 2-4)2026 Hardly Strictly Bluegrass in Golden Gate Park: Full Schedule, Maps, What to Bring (Oct. 2-4)
By - posted 10/4/2026
Brand New, Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Only in San Francisco, Parks & Beaches

Hardly Strictly Bluegrass is one of the largest, free-est and beloved music festivals in the country. Be one of over 750,000 attendees over the three-day musical extravaganza in beautiful Golden Gate Park. Save the date as Hardly Strictly Bluegrass makes its return for 2026. Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2026 October 2-4, 2026Golden Gate Park, San more...

SF's "Fleet Week" 2026 Air Show + Full Schedule (Oct. 4-12)SF’s “Fleet Week” 2026 Air Show + Full Schedule (Oct. 4-12)
By - posted 10/3/2026
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates

Look up in the sky when you hear the roaring of jet engines and head down to SF’s northern waterfront for San Francisco’s annual Fleet Week air show and festival. San Francisco Fleet Week returns October 4-12, 2026, bringing more than a full week of military bands, ship tours, the Parade more...

SF's "Flower Piano" Festival is Back September 10-20SF’s “Flower Piano” Festival is Back September 10-20
By - posted 9/9/2026
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, San Francisco, Sponsored

One of the most unique interactive music festivals in the Bay Area is back! Flower Piano returns for its 11th year with 11 days of music, 12 pianos, and 130 performances in the Botanical Garden, plus plenty of open play opportunities, family-friendly activities, and more – September 10-20, with a special more...

San Francisco September Festivals & Street FairsSan Francisco September Festivals & Street Fairs
By - posted 8/28/2026
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Get Out: Events

Here’s a round-up of fun and fabulous September festivals, street fairs, and events including Opera in the Park, SF Botanical Gardens’ Flower Piano, Haight Ashbury Street Fair, Folsom Street Fair, and more you can look forward to this September. Please note, here’s a roundup from 2026; we’ll be updating this guide more...

San Francisco November Festivals & Street Fairs (2026)San Francisco November Festivals & Street Fairs (2026)
By - posted 8/28/2026
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Get Out: Events

Here’s a list of what to look forward to in November 2026! We’ll be updating this list frequently as we get more date confirmations. 2026 Día de los Muertos in the Sunset – Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026 Renegade Craft Fair Winter 2026 – Sat & Sun, Nov. 14-15, 2026 San Francisco Tea Festival more...

San Francisco August Festivals & Street FairsSan Francisco August Festivals & Street Fairs
By - posted 8/25/2026
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Get Out: Events

Here’s a round-up of fun and fabulous August festivals, street fairs, and events including Free National Parks Day, Japantown’s Nihonmachi Street Fair, Jerry Day and more you can look forward to this August 2026. >  We’ll be updating this guide with more August events soon! Jerry Day 2026 – August 1, 2026 52nd more...

San Francisco December Festivals & Street Fairs 2026San Francisco December Festivals & Street Fairs 2026
By - posted 8/1/2026
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Get Out: Events

Winter is coming! Here’s a list of what to look forward to in December 2026! We’ll be updating this list frequently as we get more date confirmations. Here’s a round-up of fun and fabulous December festivals and street fairs including festive holiday lighting events you can look forward to this December. > Please more...

SF's Bastille Day Party Guide 2026SF’s Bastille Day Party Guide 2026
By - posted 7/9/2026
Fairs & Festivals

Although San Francisco may not be known specifically for its French culture (Italian, Irish and Chinese, maybe…), don’t tell that the francophiles that pack the streets of downtown for block parties each Bastille Day. Bastille Day is sort of like France’s equivalent July 4th – an historical day commemorating the storming more...

San Francisco July Festivals & Street Fairs (2026)San Francisco July Festivals & Street Fairs (2026)
By - posted 6/29/2026
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Get Out: Events

Here’s a round-up of fun and fabulous July festivals, street fairs, and events including the Fillmore Jazz Festival, SF’s 4th of July Fireworks show, and more you can look forward to this July 2026. >  We’ll be updating this guide with more July events soon! JULY 2026 Free National Parks Admission for Independence more...

World Cup 2026 Bay Area: Fan Zones & 30+ Watch Parties (June 11 - July 19)World Cup 2026 Bay Area: Fan Zones & 30+ Watch Parties (June 11 – July 19)
By - posted 6/9/2026
Celebrations, Fairs & Festivals

The FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off on June 11, 2026, bringing the world’s biggest soccer tournament to North America. The Bay Area is one of the official host regions, with Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara hosting six matches between June 13 and July 1, 2026. But the real action won’t just more...

SF's Huge Free Outdoor "Pride Comedy Night" + Cocktail Party Returns to Thrive City for 2026SF’s Huge Free Outdoor “Pride Comedy Night” + Cocktail Party Returns to Thrive City for 2026
By - posted 6/5/2026
Celebrations, Fairs & Festivals, LGBTQ+, Only in San Francisco, Pride, San Francisco, Sponsored

Join us for a night of laughter and fun in Thrive City! Outside and out loud is when breakthrough acts shine their brightest! Thrive City is tearing the roof off live entertainment with our can’t miss comedy lineup geared toward mature audiences. Pride Comedy Night presented by Accenture will feature special more...

June Street Fairs & Festivals 2026June Street Fairs & Festivals 2026
By - posted 5/31/2026
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Get Out: Events

Here’s a round-up of fun and fabulous June festivals, street fairs, and events including San Francisco Pride, the annual North Beach Festival, the 2026 season opening of San Francisco’s Sunday Streets and more you can look forward to this June 2026. >  We’ll be updating this guide with more June events more...