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SF's Free 10-Hour Music Festival Returns to Polk St. for 2024SF’s Free 10-Hour Music Festival Returns to Polk St. for 2024
By - posted 4/25/2024
Fairs & Festivals, San Francisco, Sponsored

Like a mini Hardly Strictly Bluegrass taking over an entire neighborhood, Pickin’ on the Polk is a free block party & concert in the Discover Polk Community Benefit District – April 27, 2024. For 2024, this special festival will temporarily transform Polk Street into a free, all-day bluegrass, jazz, rock and more...

San Francisco's Spring Festivals & Street Fairs (2024)San Francisco’s Spring Festivals & Street Fairs (2024)
By - posted 4/22/2024
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Get Out: Events, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco

Spring is blooming! Here’s a round-up of fun and fabulous spring festivals, street fairs, and the best events you can look forward to this Spring 2024. > Please note that we’ll be continuing to update our Spring Festivals & Street Fairs Guide for 2024. MARCH 2024 Ocean Beach Bonfires Return for 2024 – March more...

SF's "Sunday Streets": 7 Huge Block Parties Announced for 2024SF’s “Sunday Streets”: 7 Huge Block Parties Announced for 2024
By - posted 4/9/2024
Bay Area Updates, Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Outdoorsy, San Francisco

Get ready to hit the streets:  Sunday Streets is back for a new season. Celebrate 16 years of Sunday Streets SF transforming San Francisco streets into car-free community spaces for all to enjoy at events across the City in 2024. The Sunday Streets SF family will bring free recreational activities, health more...

Massive Inaugural "Golden Gate Park Concerts" Just AnnouncedMassive Inaugural “Golden Gate Park Concerts” Just Announced
By - posted 4/9/2024
Brand New, Fairs & Festivals, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco

For the first time ever, a stand-alone concert is coming to Golden Gate Park. Introducing the inaugural Golden Gate Park Concerts, coming to the Polo Field in San Francisco’s historic Golden Gate Park on Saturday, August 17, 2024. Don’t miss the legendary System of a Down and Deftones performing under the stars more...

Oakland First Fridays is Back (Finally!) on April 12thOakland First Fridays is Back (Finally!) on April 12th
By - posted 4/9/2024
Bay Area Favorites, Bay Area Updates, Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Reopening

Oakland First Fridays returns on April 12, 2024. After a seasonal hiatus, the popular First Fridays block party was originally scheduled to return on April 5, 2024, however, due to forecasted rain, the organizers decided to postpone the event. Thankfully, with decent weather in the forecast, the organizers just announced that more...

San Francisco April Festivals & Street FairsSan Francisco April Festivals & Street Fairs
By - posted 4/1/2024
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Get Out: Events

j,k9l.oHere’s a round-up of fun and fabulous April festivals, street fairs, and events including festive Holi celebrations, 420 at Hippe Hill, free National Parks Day, Cherry Blossom festivals, awesome celestial events, and more you can look forward to this April 2025. >  We’ll be updating this guide with more April events more...

Yerba Buena Gardens Festival is Back for 2024Yerba Buena Gardens Festival is Back for 2024
By - posted 4/1/2024
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, San Francisco

The 2024 Yerba Buena Gardens Festival hosts a full lineup of free outdoor music, theater, circus, dance, poetry, and children’s programs. The Festival opens on Saturday, May 4 with Cuban soul from Pedrito Martinez. Now in its 24th year, the Festival will run each and every week and weekend until November 2 and more...

SF Getting a Huge New Monthly Block Party: "Downtown First Thursdays"SF Getting a Huge New Monthly Block Party: “Downtown First Thursdays”
By - posted 3/14/2024
Brand New, Fairs & Festivals, Get Out: Events, San Francisco

Thanks to SFGATE for sharing the news about this new free monthly party coming to Downtown SF starting May 2, 2024 with the hopes of drawing 10,000 people each month. On Tuesday, March 13th, a meeting was held for local shop owners and people who work for the neighborhood to announce more...

SF's Irish Center St. Patrick's Day Block Parties (March 15-17)SF’s Irish Center St. Patrick’s Day Block Parties (March 15-17)
By - posted 3/14/2024
Eat & Drink, Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, San Francisco, Things to Do

San Francisco’s Irish Center hosts a series of  St. Patrick’s Day festivities for 2024 with live rollicking Irish music, Irish pipers, Irish dance troupes, plus traditional Irish food and beer. Friday, March 15, 2024 / 8pm to 10p / $15 Irish Center SF’s Friday Night w/ The Hooks These SF-based Sligo brothers are more...

SF's "Bhangra" Night Market & Block Party is Back Four Times in 2024SF’s “Bhangra” Night Market & Block Party is Back Four Times in 2024
By - posted 3/12/2024
Brand New, Eat & Drink, Fairs & Festivals, Get Out: Events, San Francisco

A bi-monthly night market & block party is back to Downtown San Francisco in the spring and summer of 2024 with up to 15,000 expected to attend! Enjoy 3 city blocks of Downtown full of music, dancing, delicious street food cuisine, cocktails and shopping from over 30 unique local artisans and more...

SF's "Chinatown Night Market" Returns for 2024SF’s “Chinatown Night Market” Returns for 2024
By - posted 2/28/2024
Community, Eat & Drink, Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, San Francisco

Chinatown night markets are back! Kicking off March 8, 2024, and continuing the second Friday of the month throughout the rest of the year. Chinatown Night Market 2024 Every Second Friday | 5:30-9p Grant Ave. from Sacramento to Jackson, San Francisco FREE The Civic Joy Fund is at it again, kicking off a renewed emphasis more...

SF's 2024 Chinese New Year Parade w/ Awkwafina as Grand MarshallSF’s 2024 Chinese New Year Parade w/ Awkwafina as Grand Marshall
By - posted 1/16/2024
Bay Area Favorites, Celebrations, Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Lunar New Year, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco

Named one of the world’s top ten parades, the Chinese New Year Parade in San Francisco is the largest celebration of its kind outside of Asia. It was started in the 1860s and takes place the weekend of the Chinese New Year Community Street Fair (Feb. 24-25, 2024). Typically, nearly 100 more...

Bay Area 2023 Holiday MarketsBay Area 2023 Holiday Markets
By - posted 12/6/2023
Fairs & Festivals, Holidays

Feeling festive? Get into the spirit at a local holiday market from pop-up shops to holiday strolls, night markets, and even traditional Christmas Markets like the German Christmas Market.

2023 Tree Lightings & Holiday Lights (San Francisco + Bay Area)2023 Tree Lightings & Holiday Lights (San Francisco + Bay Area)
By - posted 11/26/2023
Fairs & Festivals, Holidays

Bay Area shines bright for 2023! Get ready to be swept away by the magical glow of 2023’s tree lightings and holiday displays in San Francisco and the Bay Area! From the iconic Union Square tree to charming neighborhood illuminations, this year promises a season of dazzling festivities. Explore a wonderland of more...

2023 Holiday Festivities (San Francisco + Bay Area)2023 Holiday Festivities (San Francisco + Bay Area)
By - posted 11/26/2023
Fairs & Festivals, Holidays

Embracing the holiday spirit in the Bay for 2023! Bay Area comes alive with vibrant holiday cheer as the season approaches. From dazzling lights to festive markets, the region offers an array of delightful festivities for locals and visitors alike. > Please note that we’ll be continuing to update our Holiday Festivities more...