Festivals in SF Bay Area

Block Fest at CounterPULSE in San Francisco's Tenderloin offers free art-making, cultural programming, community info, and neighborhood activities for residents, workers, and visitors every first and third Friday.

Solarpunkification 2026 is a three-day San Francisco festival (Mar 6–8) of art, music, film, dance and tech bringing artists, technologists, and community builders together to prototype sustainable, nature-integrated futures.

Oakland First Fridays is a free, monthly street festival on Telegraph Ave (27th–22nd) featuring immersive public art, photography, vendors, live music and community activations from 5–9:30pm.

San Francisco’s Chinatown Community Street Fair celebrates Chinese New Year with cultural performances, food stalls, arts and family-friendly activities alongside the weekend parade.

Celebrate spring at Filoli Historic House & Garden with Hanfu fashion, traditional Chinese music, and photo vignettes across the blooming garden—dress in Hanfu for cultural performances and photography among the flowers.

REFRESH 2026 is a free four-day Swiss arts + technology festival at Pier 17 presented by Swissnex SF with keynotes, masterclasses and an art exhibition running through April 10.

Celebrate Holi at Washington High School in Fremont with colorful powder throws, music and community festivities—an inclusive, family-friendly spring festival of color, friendship and harmony.

Celebrate Holi with Non Stop Bhangra at 7th West in Oakland — an outdoor, family-friendly festival with color throws, bhangra dance lessons and performances from 1–6pm to welcome spring.

San Francisco’s Chinatown hosts its world-renowned Chinese New Year Parade on March 7, 2026, a free, family-friendly street celebration with floats, lion dances and a community street fair—the largest such event outside Asia.

Free annual Oakland 68s Fans Fest at Fruitvale Village on March 8, 2026 — a family-friendly, community street festival for sports fans with activities, vendors, and team-themed fun.

Cesar Chavez Festival and Parade in San Francisco on Apr 1, 2026 — a family-friendly community celebration honoring the labor leader with a parade, music, food, and cultural activities.

Bay Area Brew Festival in San Francisco on 2026-04-01: a craft beer tasting festival showcasing local brewers, food and a lively outdoor social atmosphere for adults 21+.