North Berkeley Farmers' Market
Year-round Thursday farmers market on Shattuck Ave in Berkeley featuring seasonal produce, flowers, and local foods from the Ecology Center.
Presidio Forest Stewards
Join Presidio Forest Stewards to learn urban forestry while helping plant, weed, mulch, and maintain young trees in the Presidio—outdoor volunteer work for conservation and stewardship.
San Jose Flea Market (Friday)
Open-air San Jose Flea Market at Berryessa features hundreds of vendors selling food, produce, antiques, crafts, clothing, electronics, and more.
Mission Carnaval Celebrations
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.
Open: Art Lab
Open: Art Lab at BAMPFA is a drop-in, hands-on studio program inviting visitors of all ages to experiment with materials and creative processes in the museum setting.
Campfire Program
Free daily 30-minute campfire talks at Presidio Tunnel Tops where National Park Service rangers present Indigenous, military, and WWII internment histories for visitors of all ages.
Oakland First Fridays: Asian Pacific Heritage
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
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.
Berkeley Flea Market (Saturday)
Berkeley Flea Market at Ashby BART Parking Lot offers eclectic goods, handmade crafts, books and live music including drum circles and open mic sessions.
Sheep Shearing & Fiber Arts Festival (Los Altos)
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.
Downtown Berkeley Farmers' Market
Year-round Saturdays bloom at Downtown Berkeley Farmers’ Market on Center Street, a community hub powered by the Ecology Center with local produce, artisan goods and prepared foods.
Annual Spring Vibes Market
Kick off May with a sunny stroll through the Annual Spring Vibes Market in San Francisco. Browse handmade crafts, local goodies, and fresh finds from community vendors at an outdoor, family-friendly market filled with casual, good vibes.
Nike Missile Site Open House
Monthly open house at the SF-88 Nike Missile Site (Golden Gate NRA) with rangers and veterans sharing Cold War history and guided tours at 12:15, 1:15 and 2:15 PM.
Campfire Program
Free daily 30-minute campfire talks at Presidio Tunnel Tops where National Park Service rangers present Indigenous, military, and WWII internment histories for visitors of all ages.
Blackfest 2026
Blackfest 2026 at Frost Amphitheater is Stanford's free Hip-Hop/R&B festival celebrating Black culture, community and art, bringing together students and the Bay Area for performances and cultural programming.
Castro Art Mart: Mini Block Party on Noe St.
Castro Art Mart turns Noe Street into a free, family-friendly block party celebrating LGBTQ artists with live music and drag performances from 11:00 to 5:00. This monthly market beside Market Street showcases local makers, art, and community spirit in a welcoming Castro setting.
Battery Townsley Open House
Monthly open house and guided tours at Battery Townsley (Fort Cronkhite) exploring its WWII and Cold War era underground tunnels, guns, and historic military use.
OMCA Architecture Walk and Talk
Join members of the Council on Architecture for a guided walk through OMCA’s landmark building and gardens to explore design, history, and landscape features.
Campfire Program
Free daily 30-minute campfire talks at Presidio Tunnel Tops where National Park Service rangers present Indigenous, military, and WWII internment histories for visitors of all ages.
Campfire Program
Free daily 30-minute campfire talks at Presidio Tunnel Tops where National Park Service rangers present Indigenous, military, and WWII internment histories for visitors of all ages.
Campfire Program
Free daily 30-minute campfire talks at Presidio Tunnel Tops where National Park Service rangers present Indigenous, military, and WWII internment histories for visitors of all ages.
Free First Wednesday - May
Free First Wednesday at Bay Area Discovery Museum (May 6, 9 AM–4 PM): free admission for Bay Area families with hands-on exhibits and activities (suggested $20 donation).
Campfire Program
Free daily 30-minute campfire talks at Presidio Tunnel Tops where National Park Service rangers present Indigenous, military, and WWII internment histories for visitors of all ages.
Campfire Program
Free daily 30-minute campfire talks at Presidio Tunnel Tops where National Park Service rangers present Indigenous, military, and WWII internment histories for visitors of all ages.
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