89 upcoming festivals events
Northern California Cherry Blossom Parade
Sun, 19 Apr 2026
Gray Area Foundation for the Arts
The Northern California Cherry Blossom Parade in the Bay Area is a free, family-friendly street festival celebrating spring and Japanese culture with performances, floats and community activities as part of the SF Cherry Blossom Festival.
Earth and Arbor Day Festival
Sun, 19 Apr 2026
Gray Area Foundation for the Arts
Family-friendly Earth and Arbor Day festival across the Bay Area hosted via Cupertino Parks & Rec offering free community nature activities, kids programming, and local Earth Day celebrations.
Viva Calle
Sun, 19 Apr 2026
Gray Area Foundation for the Arts
Viva Calle on April 20, 2026 turns Bay Area/San Jose streets into a free open-streets festival with car-free routes, walking and cycling activities, family programming and community booths for all ages.
Viva Calle
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 at 3:00 AM
Viva Calle Apr 20, 2026 Alameda Viva Calle SJ
Viva Calle SJ transforms downtown San Jose into a car-free, family-friendly street festival with live performances, community activities, and food vendors along Alameda, inviting locals and visitors to explore the city on foot.
Oakland Khmer New Year Festival
Sun, 19 Apr 2026
Gray Area Foundation for the Arts
An outdoor Oakland festival celebrating Khmer New Year with traditional Cambodian dance, music, and cultural activities presented in a Bay Area setting, offering family-friendly entertainment, vendors, and community celebration.
SOMA Nights: Neighborhood Block Party & Night Market (SF)
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 at 10:00 AM
Folsom Street between 6th and 12th, San Francisco
SOMA Nights returns with a neighborhood block party on Folsom Street between 6th and 12th, featuring a night market, 20+ pop-up vendors, performances and street activations. A monthly celebration of art, food, and community in SF’s SOMA.
Downtown Dance Free Festival
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 at 4:00 AM
Fremont Downtown Event Center and Plaza
Enjoy a free, family-friendly outdoor celebration at the Fremont Downtown Event Center and Plaza with live multicultural dance performances. The Downtown Dance Free Festival runs from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 25, offering chances to try various dance styles and celebrate community through movement.
TreasureFest - April 2026 (Saturday)
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 at 3:00 AM
Gold Bar (Treasure Island)
TreasureFest returns to Treasure Island for the Bay Area's beloved outdoor festival, featuring 400+ independent artists, makers, designers and antique collectors, plus food trucks and live music. This free, family-friendly event runs 10am–4pm on Treasure Island.
Holo Holo Festival - San Jose 2026 @ Discovery Meadow Park
Fri, 24 Apr 2026
Discovery Meadow Park
Outdoor multi-artist music festival at Discovery Meadow Park, San Jose on April 25, 2026, featuring Common Kings, The Green, Mike Love, Iam Tongi, Eli-Mac, Jordan T, and Three Plus. Sunlit stages, island-reggae vibes, and a festive, family-friendly atmosphere under open skies.
Annual Cupertino Cherry Blossom Festival 2026 (April 25-26)
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 at 3:00 AM
Cupertino Memorial Park (Stevens Creek)
The 42nd Cupertino Cherry Blossom Festival returns to Cupertino Memorial Park, offering free admission and parking while celebrating Japanese arts, crafts, culture, and traditions over two spring days. Expect performances, demonstrations, and family-friendly activities in an outdoor setting.
SF’s DogFest 2026: Pet Festival, Carnival & Parade (Duboce Park)
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 at 4:00 AM
Duboce Park
DogFest 2026 at Duboce Park is San Francisco’s biggest dog-themed festival, featuring a pet parade, carnival vibes, and family-friendly activities to support charitable causes. Outdoor, dog-friendly fun with vendors and community celebration that benefits dogs and their people.
Earth Month & Earth Day Celebration at Lawrence Hall of Science
Sat, 25 Apr 2026
Lawrence Hall of Science
Celebrate Earth Month with The Lawrence Hall of Science and UC Berkeley on April 26, featuring a campus-wide Earth Day celebration. Explore interactive exhibits, workshops, and family-friendly activities focused on climate, ecology, and sustainability across the museum and partner sites.
Piedmont Food Fest (Oakland)
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 at 4:00 AM
Piedmont Park
Piedmont Food Fest returns to Piedmont Park in Oakland for a vibrant multicultural celebration of global flavors—from paella and empanadas to Nepalese dumplings. The outdoor fest features live performances by DJ HeyLove, The Cal Band, and Beloved Aerial Arts, plus a KidZone with carnival games.
Dutch King's Day Windmill Festival in Golden Gate Park (SF)
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 at 5:00 AM
Murphy Windmill
Celebrate Dutch King's Day at a windmill-themed outdoor festival in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park, centered on the historic Murphy Windmill. Expect family-friendly activities, Dutch culture, and a casual day of community fun under the park’s iconic blades.
SF’s 2026 Cherry Blossom Festival & Grand Parade w/ Comedian Atsuko Okatsuka
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 at 4:00 AM
Japantown Peace Plaza
Celebrate Asian traditions at SF's Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival in Japantown Peace Plaza. This 2026 edition features a grand parade and performances, including comedian Atsuko Okatsuka, plus food stalls, art, and family-friendly activities in a vibrant cultural street festival.
Thai New Year
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 at 3:30 AM
Asian Art Museum
Celebrate Thai New Year at the Asian Art Museum with a cultural program inspired by Songkran. Enjoy Thai art displays, traditional performances, and family-friendly activities that invite visitors to welcome the new year together.
Berkeley Bluegrass Festival feat. Jason Carter, The Night Drivers & Laurie Lewis
Fri, 1 May 2026
The Freight & Salvage
A vibrant bluegrass festival at Freight & Salvage in Berkeley featuring Jason Carter, Chris Jones & The Night Drivers and Laurie Lewis, delivering rootsy string-powered Americana in an intimate, listening-friendly venue.
Mission Carnaval Celebrations
Fri, 1 May 2026 at 3:00 AM
Mission District
Mission Carnaval Celebrations is a lively, family-friendly street festival in San Francisco's Mission District featuring music, dance, food, and parade celebrating Latino culture.
Sheep Shearing & Fiber Arts Festival (Los Altos)
Sat, 2 May 2026 at 2:30 AM
Hidden Villa
On May 2, 2026, Hidden Villa hosts the Sheep Shearing & Fiber Arts Festival in Los Altos. Enjoy sheep-shearing demonstrations, wool processing and hands-on fiber activities for all ages in a festive community setting.
Oakland First Fridays: Asian Pacific Heritage
Fri, 1 May 2026 at 10:00 AM
Telegraph Avenue
Oakland First Fridays hosts a free outdoor street festival on Telegraph Ave featuring art, culture, food, and live music from 5–9 PM.
Slavic Festival – San Francisco
Fri, 1 May 2026
A two-day Slavic cultural festival in San Francisco, May 2 (5 pm–1 am) and May 3 (11 am–10 pm), at 2460 Sutter Street. This community event spotlights Slavic heritage with cultural showcases, performances, and local vendors in a lively city-center setting.
2026 “SF Tea Festival” at Ferry Building (May 2-3)
Sat, 2 May 2026 at 3:00 AM
San Francisco Ferry Building
This two-day tea festival at the iconic San Francisco Ferry Building invites tea lovers to explore hundreds of brews from 30+ makers, including local artisans and established brands. Sample tastings, discover new blends, and shop specialty teas May 2–3, 2026 against the Ferry Building’s waterfront setting.
Berkeley Bluegrass Festival: Tatiana Hargreaves Band & Michael Daves
Sat, 2 May 2026
The Freight & Salvage
Berkeley Bluegrass Festival featuring Tatiana Hargreaves Band with Michael Daves and Caleb & Reeb at Freight & Salvage, delivering high-energy string-band tunes in an intimate, historic venue with a family-friendly vibe.
2026 Half Moon Bay Wine & Jazz Festival
Fri, 8 May 2026
Downtown Half Moon Bay
Sip coastal wines and swing to live jazz at Downtown Half Moon Bay as the 2026 Wine & Jazz Festival pairs ocean breeze with trumpet, bass and intimate cabaret vibes along the waterfront.
The Untz Festival: LYNY, Simula, Zero, Borne, Tichard Finger + More
Fri, 8 May 2026 at 11:00 AM
The Untz Festival goes digital on an Instagram page, featuring LYNY, Simula, Zero, Borne, Tichard Finger and more, a high-energy electronic lineup with immersive visuals.
Hawaiian May Day Festival 2026
Sun, 10 May 2026 at 4:00 AM
Alameda County Fairgrounds (Bay Area)
Celebrate Hawaiian culture at the Hawaiian May Day Festival at Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton, CA. Enjoy two days (May 9–10) of live hula and music, crafts, and family-friendly activities from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. sponsored by the Kumu Hula Association of Northern California during Mother's Day weekend.
Stay in Bloom
Fri, 1 May 2026 at 10:00 AM
Stay in Bloom bursts across screens with an online Instagram festival, weaving art, music, and community into a bright, accessible digital gathering.
Boogie Music Fest 2026 (Downtown Campbell)
Sat, 16 May 2026 at 3:00 AM
Downtown Campbell
Boogie Music Fest returns to Downtown Campbell as a two-day street party, May 16–17, 2026. The festival runs 10am–6pm on Saturday and 10am–5pm on Sunday, turning downtown Campbell into a lively outdoor music playground with a casual, family-friendly vibe.
South Bay AANHPI Festival
Tue, 19 May 2026
Gray Area Foundation for the Arts
A day-long South Bay AANHPI cultural festival in the Bay Area featuring community performances, family activities, and multicultural programming across local venues like museums and parks.
Marin Irish Festival
Tue, 19 May 2026
San Francisco Bay Area
Marin Irish Festival brings authentic Irish culture to the Bay Area with live music and community events across multiple venues from Redwood City to Berkeley on May 20, 2026. Check marinirishfestival.com for schedules.
Stanford Powwow
Tue, 19 May 2026
Gray Area Foundation for the Arts
Stanford Powwow in the Bay Area celebrates Native American culture with traditional dance, drumming, and vendors at a Bay Area venue near Stanford; a family-friendly cultural festival offering performances and community gathering.
Mission Carnaval Celebrations
Fri, 22 May 2026
A free street festival on Mission Street celebrating Latin American and Caribbean cultures with food, music, and dancing during Memorial Day Weekend.
Himalayan Fair
Tue, 19 May 2026
Gray Area Foundation for the Arts
Himalayan Fair on May 20, 2026 in the San Francisco Bay Area celebrates Himalayan culture with food, crafts, music, dance and family activities—an accessible, colorful cultural festival for locals and visitors.
TreasureFest - May 2026 (Saturday)
Sat, 30 May 2026 at 3:00 AM
Gold Bar (Treasure Island)
TreasureFest returns to Treasure Island for May 2026, a Bay Area outdoor festival featuring 400+ independent artists, makers, designers, antique collectors, food trucks, and live music. Free admission, 10am–4pm on Saturday, May 30, 2026.
Stern Grove Concerts in the Park
Mon, 1 Jun 2026 at 3:00 AM
Sigmund Stern Recreation Grove
Stern Grove Concerts in the Park is a free outdoor summer music festival in San Francisco's Stern Grove featuring live performances and family-friendly community programming.
North Beach Festival
Mon, 1 Jun 2026 at 3:00 AM
North Beach, San Francisco
North Beach Festival is a lively outdoor street fair in San Francisco celebrating local food, live music, and arts with vendors and family-friendly activities in the historic North Beach neighborhood.
Hip Hop Dance Festival
Sat, 30 May 2026 at 1:00 PM
San Francisco Civic Center
All the Way Live Foundation invites you to a dynamic Hip Hop Dance Festival at Fulton Plaza in the SF Bay Area, where crews collide, moves surprise, and the plaza becomes a kinetic stage of rhythm and community.
Lowrider Culture Celebration
Sat, 6 Jun 2026 at 9:00 AM
de Young Museum
Celebrate the vibrant world of lowrider culture at the de Young Museum in San Francisco. This cultural festival features artful car displays, community stories, and engaging activities inside the iconic museum, offering family-friendly experiences for all.
Juneteenth Freedom Celebration & Block Party (Fillmore, SF)
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 at 4:00 AM
Fillmore District, San Francisco
San Francisco's Fillmore district hosts the 2026 Juneteenth Freedom Celebration, a vibrant eight-block festival featuring live music, a Kids Zone, a fashion show, and free carnival rides. Celebrate culture and community with street vendors, food must-tries, and nonstop street entertainment across the district.
Juneteenth Festival
Fri, 12 Jun 2026
Juneteenth Festival on Fillmore Street brings live music, amusement rides for kids, and a host of community resources to a free, open-to-all celebration in San Francisco. An all-day, family-friendly event honoring emancipation with neighborhood vendors and festive vibes.
Pride Parade & Festival
Fri, 26 Jun 2026
Annual Pride Parade and Festival with a Market Street parade and a weekend festival around San Francisco's Civic Center near City Hall.
San Francisco Pride 2026
Sat, 27 Jun 2026 at 9:00 AM
SF Civic Center
San Francisco Pride 2026 returns to Civic Center for a weekend of color, music, and community in the streets. The parade and celebration on June 27–28 offer a high-energy, family-friendly LGBTQ+ Pride experience in downtown San Francisco, with live performances and street festivities.
Oakland First Fridays: Pride & Community
Fri, 5 Jun 2026 at 10:00 AM
Telegraph Avenue
Street festival on Telegraph Ave in Oakland features art, food, music and community, happening 5-9 PM on the first Friday each month.
Viva Calle
Fri, 19 Jun 2026
Gray Area Foundation for the Arts
Viva Calle turns Bay Area streets into a pedestrian-friendly, all-day festival with open-street routes, family activities, live performances, and community festivities across San Jose and surrounding cities.
Sunnyvale Art & Wine Festival
Sat, 6 Jun 2026 at 4:00 AM
Sunnyvale
Celebrate five decades of art, music, and community at the Sunnyvale Art & Wine Festival in Downtown Sunnyvale on June 6–7. Enjoy art stalls, live performances, wine tastings, and family-friendly activities in a lively street festival that marks its 50th anniversary.
Stern Grove Festival Concert - June 14
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 at 7:00 AM
Sigmund Stern Recreation Grove
Free outdoor Stern Grove Festival concert in San Francisco on June 14 — family-friendly summer music in the park (artist TBA).
Alameda County Fair
Fri, 19 Jun 2026
Alameda County Fairgrounds (Bay Area)
The Alameda County Fair in Pleasanton (Bay Area) is a June 2026 multi-day county fair with rides, live music, food vendors, agricultural exhibits and family-friendly programming across indoor and outdoor fairgrounds.
TreasureFest - June 2026 (Saturday)
Sat, 27 Jun 2026 at 3:00 AM
Gold Bar (Treasure Island)
TreasureFest returns to Treasure Island for an outdoor, family-friendly festival featuring 400+ artists, makers, designers, antique collectors, food trucks, and live music from 10am–4pm. Free admission offers a Bay Area waterfront celebration of creativity and crafts.
Fillmore Jazz Festival
Wed, 1 Jul 2026 at 3:00 AM
Fillmore District, San Francisco
Fillmore Jazz Festival in San Francisco's Fillmore District on July 1, 2026 showcases live jazz performances and neighborhood celebration at a long-running summer street festival.
SF Jazz Fest 2026
Wed, 15 Jul 2026
SFJAZZ Center
SF Jazz Fest 2026 returns to Miner Auditorium at SFJAZZ Center, delivering a bold lineup of world-class jazz across July 16, 2026 in downtown San Francisco, celebrating improvisation, vibrant venues, and the city’s rich musical heritage.
Fourth of July Waterfront Festival
Wed, 1 Jul 2026 at 3:00 AM
San Francisco Theater
A waterfront Fourth of July celebration in San Francisco on July 1, 2026 featuring live music, food vendors, family activities and fireworks for a community holiday atmosphere.
Hayes Valley Carnival
Wed, 1 Jul 2026 at 3:00 AM
Hayes Valley
Hayes Valley Carnival is a long-running San Francisco street festival and neighborhood block party featuring food, music, family activities and community stalls—continuing a century-old local tradition.
Oakland First Fridays: Independence Day Block Party
Fri, 3 Jul 2026 at 10:00 AM
Telegraph Avenue
Oakland First Fridays hosts a free, all-ages street festival along Telegraph Ave featuring street art, crafts, performances, music, food and community vibes every first Friday.
Diggy Graves
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 at 2:00 PM
The Independent
Dive into an electric Bay Area night as Diggy Graves headlines The Independent for the No Vacancy Tour, with Resentvul and Ryan Oakes fueling a raw, indie-tinged festival vibe under the venue's brick-and-stone glow.
Dirtybird Campout X Northern Nights Music Festival 2026
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 at 3:00 AM
Dirtybird Campout X Northern Nights Music Festival 2026 streams live on Facebook, fusing bass-forward sets with campfire vibes, quirky workshops, and neon-lit dance floors—an online oasis for house and bass lovers in California.
Fiesta Cultural Street Fair
Fri, 19 Jun 2026
Gray Area Foundation for the Arts
Fiesta Cultural Street Fair is an outdoor Bay Area cultural street festival on June 20, 2026 celebrating music, food, vendors and community activities for all ages.
BubbleFest
Fri, 19 Jun 2026
Chabot Space and Science Center
BubbleFest at Chabot Space & Science Center in Oakland is a family-friendly outdoor festival in June featuring giant-bubble demos, hands-on activities and performances for kids and families.
Stern Grove
Wed, 1 Jul 2026 at 3:00 AM
Sigmund Stern Recreation Grove
Stern Grove presents free outdoor summer concerts in San Francisco's scenic park, offering casual, family-friendly community music performances.
Summer Splash VTuber Festival
Sat, 27 Jun 2026 at 5:00 AM
USS Hornet Museum
Join Summer Splash VTuber Festival at the USS Hornet Museum for live virtual performances, fan meet-and-greets, and behind-the-scenes panels with popular VTubers. A family-friendly, in-person event in Alameda; tickets are $25.
Outside Lands
Fri, 7 Aug 2026 at 4:00 AM
Outdoor multi-day music festival featuring eclectic acts across multiple stages, with art installations and food stalls in a vibrant outdoor setting; tickets via Front Gate Tickets.
Star Camp Shasta
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 at 12:00 PM
Star Camp Shasta lights up the hills with a sun-soaked festival vibe, weaving indie acts, art, and communal joy into a memorable escape in Shasta.
Hayes Valley Carnival
Sat, 18 Jul 2026
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The Hayes Valley Carnival is a long-standing outdoor festival in San Francisco. On Saturday, July 19, the street party on Hayes and Octavia Streets runs from noon to 4pm, with Circus Bella performing at 1pm and 3pm, free admission, carnival games, and prizes.
Marin County Fair
Sun, 19 Jul 2026
Marin County Fairgrounds
The Marin County Fair in San Rafael is a family-friendly summer county fair with rides, food vendors, live music, agricultural exhibits and activities for all ages.
Stern Grove Festival Concert - July 12
Sun, 12 Jul 2026 at 7:00 AM
Sigmund Stern Recreation Grove
Free outdoor Stern Grove Festival concert on July 12 in San Francisco featuring a TBA artist — a family-friendly summer music event in a scenic park.
Nihonmachi Street Fair in Japantown
Sat, 1 Aug 2026 at 3:00 AM
Japantown, San Francisco
Nihonmachi Street Fair in Japantown, San Francisco on Aug 1, 2026 is an outdoor, family-friendly street festival celebrating Japanese culture with food, music, performances, and local vendors.
Stern Grove Festival Concert - July 19
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 at 7:00 AM
Sigmund Stern Recreation Grove
Free outdoor Stern Grove Festival concert in San Francisco on July 19 featuring live music (artist TBA), a family-friendly summer event in the park.
Stern Grove Festival Concert - July 26
Sun, 26 Jul 2026 at 7:00 AM
Sigmund Stern Recreation Grove
Free outdoor Stern Grove Festival concert in San Francisco on July 26 featuring live music (artist TBA) — a casual, family-friendly summer event in the park.
Stern Grove Festival Concert - August 02
Sun, 2 Aug 2026 at 7:00 AM
Sigmund Stern Recreation Grove
Free outdoor Stern Grove Festival concert in San Francisco on Aug 2 — family-friendly summer performance (artist TBA).
TreasureFest July 2026
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 at 3:00 AM
Gold Bar (Treasure Island)
TreasureFest on Treasure Island is a monthly outdoor festival featuring 400+ independent artists, makers, designers, and antique collectors, with food trucks and live music. Free admission and family-friendly fun from 10am to 4pm.
Oakland First Fridays: Summer Festival
Fri, 7 Aug 2026 at 10:00 AM
Telegraph Avenue
Free monthly street festival on Telegraph Ave in Oakland celebrating art, culture, food, and music with performers, crafts, and street artists every first Friday.
Stern Grove Festival Concert - August 09
Sun, 9 Aug 2026 at 7:00 AM
Sigmund Stern Recreation Grove
Free outdoor concert at Stern Grove in San Francisco on Aug 9; artist TBA — a family-friendly, picnic-style summer festival performance.
TreasureFest September 2026
Sat, 26 Sept 2026 at 3:00 AM
Gold Bar (Treasure Island)
TreasureFest on Treasure Island is the Bay Area’s beloved outdoor festival featuring 400+ independent artists, makers, designers, and antique dealers, plus food trucks and live music. Free admission and family-friendly, 10am–4pm on Sept 26, 2026.
TreasureFest - August 2026 (Saturday)
Sat, 29 Aug 2026 at 3:00 AM
Gold Bar (Treasure Island)
TreasureFest returns to Treasure Island as a free, family-friendly outdoor festival featuring 400+ independent artists, makers, designers, antique collectors, and live music. Stroll the waterfront grounds from 10am–4pm to browse booths, savor bites from food trucks, and enjoy a Bay Area vibe.
Oakland First Fridays: Back to School
Fri, 4 Sept 2026 at 10:00 AM
Telegraph Avenue, Oakland
Oakland First Fridays: Back to School turns Telegraph Avenue into a free, family-friendly street festival from 5–9 PM on the first Friday, with street artists, food artisans, craft makers, live performances, and DJs along the Telegraph corridor between West Grand and 27th Street.
Maker Faire–
Sat, 19 Sept 2026
Gray Area Foundation for the Arts
Maker Faire Bay Area is a hands-on DIY festival in Sept 2026 celebrating tinkering, tech, crafts and family-friendly maker demos across Bay Area locations with exhibits, workshops and community open houses.
Napa County Fair
Wed, 19 Aug 2026
Marin County Fairgrounds
Napa County Fair (Aug 6–9, 2026) in Napa is a family-friendly county fair featuring rides, agricultural and livestock exhibits, live music, food vendors, and community entertainment.
Castro Street Fair
Thu, 1 Oct 2026 at 3:00 AM
Castro Street
Castro Street Fair is a lively, community-driven street festival in San Francisco featuring live music, food vendors, local artists, and family-friendly activities celebrating the neighborhood spirit.
TreasureFest October 2026
Sat, 24 Oct 2026 at 3:00 AM
Gold Bar (Treasure Island)
TreasureFest returns to Treasure Island for a free, family-friendly outdoor festival featuring 400+ independent artists, makers, designers, antique collectors, food trucks, and live music from 10am to 4pm. Explore unique crafts, vintage finds, and tasty eats along the waterfront in the Bay Area.
Burton Fest: Inspired by the Mind of Tim Burton (Easy Bay)
Sat, 26 Sept 2026 at 6:00 AM
An East Bay Tim Burton–inspired festival blending whimsy and macabre aesthetics with wine tastings, striped decor, and immersive art installations. Celebrate the director’s gothic whimsy through striking visuals, playful performances, and a twilight, photo-worthy festival atmosphere.
Italian Heritage Festival
Mon, 19 Oct 2026
Gray Area Foundation for the Arts
Italian Heritage Festival in the San Francisco Bay Area on Oct 20, 2026 celebrates Italian culture with food, music, history exhibits and family-friendly community events across Bay Area venues.
Potrero Hill Festival
Thu, 1 Oct 2026 at 3:00 AM
Potrero Hill, San Francisco
Potrero Hill Festival is a family-friendly neighborhood street festival in San Francisco featuring local vendors, food, live music and community activities — a casual autumn day out for locals and visitors.
Santa Cruz County Fair
Sat, 19 Sept 2026
Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds
The Santa Cruz County Fair at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds is a family-friendly community fair with rides, livestock shows, food vendors, live music and local exhibits across indoor and outdoor spaces.
Scottish Highlands Gathering and Games
Sat, 19 Sept 2026
Pleasanton
A traditional Scottish Highlands gathering in the Bay Area (Pleasanton) featuring athletics, piping, dancing and family activities—check the organizer site for local dates and ticket details.
California Rum Festival 2026
Fri, 18 Sept 2026
Trader Vic's Emeryville
TreasureFest - November 2026 (Saturday)
Sat, 28 Nov 2026 at 2:00 AM
Gold Bar (Treasure Island)
TreasureFest on Treasure Island is a monthly outdoor festival featuring 400+ indie artists, makers, designers, antique collectors, food trucks, and live music. Free admission and family-friendly, 10am–4pm.
TreasureFest - December 2026 (Saturday)
Sat, 26 Dec 2026 at 2:00 AM
Gold Bar (Treasure Island)
TreasureFest on Treasure Island is a lively outdoor festival featuring 400+ artists, makers, designers, and antique collectors, alongside food trucks and live music. Free admission and family-friendly, 10am–4pm on December 26, 2026.
Another Hole in the Head
Mon, 30 Nov 2026
ion10 days of independent filmsDates: December 1 - 31 >>Full calendar of events for December
Another Hole in the Head is an annual San Francisco indie film festival (Dec 1–31) showcasing horror, sci‑fi, dark fantasy and exploitation films across multiple venues.
TreasureFest
Sat, 27 Mar 2027 at 3:00 AM
Gold Bar (Treasure Island)
TreasureFest returns to Treasure Island for a breezy outdoor festival featuring 400+ independent artists, makers, designers, and antique collectors, plus food trucks and live music. Enjoy free admission, a family-friendly vibe, and a day of markets and performances from 10am to 4pm.
Breakfast of Champions Block Party
Thu, 31 Dec 2026
The Great Northern
Kick off 2027 with the Breakfast of Champions at San Francisco Zoo & Gardens: an 18-hour New Year’s Day block party weaving dawn-to-dusk beats across quirky venues, with advance tickets and festive energy.