Thai New Year
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.
SF’s 2026 Cherry Blossom Festival & Grand Parade w/ Comedian Atsuko Okatsuka
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.
Viva Calle
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.
Northern California Cherry Blossom Parade
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.
Oakland Khmer New Year Festival
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.
Earth and Arbor Day Festival
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
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.
SOMA Nights: Neighborhood Block Party & Night Market (SF)
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.
Holo Holo Festival - San Jose 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)
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.
TreasureFest - April 2026 (Saturday)
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.
Piedmont Food Fest (Oakland)
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.
SF’s DogFest 2026: Pet Festival, Carnival & Parade (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.
Downtown Dance Free Festival
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.
Dutch King's Day Windmill Festival in Golden Gate Park (SF)
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.
Earth Month & Earth Day Celebration at 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.
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.
Stay in Bloom
Stay in Bloom bursts across screens with an online Instagram festival, weaving art, music, and community into a bright, accessible digital gathering.
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.
Berkeley Bluegrass Festival feat. Jason Carter, The Night Drivers & Laurie Lewis
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.
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.
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.
2026 “SF Tea Festival” at Ferry Building (May 2-3)
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
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.
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