Fairs & Festivals
The 2013 Hellenic Cultural Parade on Sunday, April 7, 2013 celebrates the 192nd anniversary of Greek Independence Day (when they battled the Ottoman Empire) with a day of Greek food, music and dancing. You’ll see paraders march down Market Street dressed in the clothing of Greek freedom fighters from the early 19th century, as well more...
The annual Macy’s Flower Show is a celebration of flowers, food, art and music at Macy’s Union Square from March 24-April 7, 2013. The 2013 theme is The Painted Garden which celebrates the rich jewel tones, gleaming golds and spicy earthtones of South Asia through food and flower demos, artist exhibits, fashion events more...
March 23rd is National Corn Dog Day for 2013!! Get ready for a full day event presented by Funcheap with SF’s best food truck corn dogs, plus tater tots and beer specials. Corn Dog Day always coincides with the first weekend of March Madness, there’s about 7-8 hours of NCAA Tournament action more...
The colorful, ancient spring festival of Holi will be celebrated at Bishop Ranch in San Ramon on March 22, 2013. Primarily a Hindu festival observed India and Nepal, this is the Bay Area’s chance to throw brightly-colored powdered pigments on each other as a way to commemorate the vibrant, abundant colors of springtime more...
Get ready for a big two-day St. Patrick’s Day weekend outdoor party presented by Funcheap with Irish food truck specials, giveaways, cheap Guinness, beer pong battles, free green beads, free beer tastings and live music all day. Funcheap’s St. Patrick’s Day Weekend Bash | 2013 Sat. March 16 (11a-Mid) Sun. March 17 (11a-10p) – SoMa more...
San Francisco knows how to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day (and the Friday before) with a good and cheap variety of block parties, pub crawls, festivals and parades . Here’s a few of our favorite 2013 St. Patrick’s Day themed events in San Francisco and the Bay Area. So wear plenty of more...
Jump over a bonfire (or watch others do it) for “Chahr-Shanbeh Souri” on Tuesday, March 12, 2013, at Persian Center to shake off the darkness of winter and welcome the lightness of spring. Inside the Persian Center, a traditional altar holds green grass, live goldfish, food and other items representative of spring more...
The Exploratorium launches public programming outside Pier 15 with On the Move, a pre-opening festival featuring many of the Exploratorium’s favorite exhibits and activities, and more from members of the local arts and science communities. A fleet of moving trucks outfitted with exhibit experiences and programs will be deployed to more...
Lower Haight Art Walk is at it again on March 2, 2013 from 6pm until 11pm welcomes some new restaurants, art, and events to the neighborhood for a full-on block party with specials and events at nearly 40 businesses. Join us for a night full of fun, food, art, and more more...
The 2013 Noise Pop Festival is San Francisco’s favorite indie music, art and film festival; the 2013 festival will take place between February 26 – March 3, 2013. Now in its 21st year, Noise Pop has brought early exposure to many emerging artists in the Bay Area and beyond, many of whom more...
Looking for ways to give your time, talent and energy in a meaningful way? Join a nonprofit board. The Board Match Wednesday, February 27, 2013 – 5:00 pm SF Marriott Marquis | 55 4th St, San Francisco, CA 94103 FREE, but RSVP is required. The Board Match on February 27, 2013 is a job-fair style event featuring 150 Bay more...
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. Over 100 groups will participate in the parade and many of the floats and specialty groups will be featuring the theme of this year’s Chinese more...
Experience botanical bliss as Pier 39 transforms into a Bayside floral wonderland during the annual Tulipmania flower festival. Thousands of tulips and other whimsical floral displays adorn Pier 39′s two levels throughout this colorful event. Garden enthusiasts are invited to take a free Tulipmania tour, guided by a landscaping expert, daily more...
Come help kick off 2013 with a procession that gives a taste of what the larger Lunar New Year parade will bring. The mini parade begins at historic St. Mary’s Square, follows the original parade route down Grant Avenue and proceeds to the Flower Fair’s main stage on Washington Street below more...
In honor of Living History Day 2013, join the American Civil War Association in commemorations of the Sesquicentennial of the Civil War 2011-2015. Watch the historic Fort Point come to life with infantry and artillery drill, music, marching, and colorful Civil War soldier uniforms. Talks and demonstrations are held throughout the day. Civil War Days more...
