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Summer Events in the San Francisco Bay Area

June 30, 2025

Summer Events in the San Francisco Bay Area
Our City by the Bay hosts a range of street fairs, music festivals, cultural and sporting events all summer long. Check out our guide to the best of the Bay Area's summer activities, that will keep you and your family’s weekends packed with fun all summer long!
 

Oakland First Friday Festival

Date: First Sunday of Each Month

Location: Telegraph Avenue from West Grand to 27th Street, Oakland


Oakland's KONO district springs to life for this event, with galleries, artist collectives, street artists, local culinary artisans, performers, musicians, dancers, DJ’s, and poets gathering for Oakland First Friday events

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Berkeley First Fridays at the Gilman Wine Block

Date: First Friday of Each Month 3pm-8pm

Location: Donkey & Goat Winery, 1340 Fifth St, Berkeley

Join the GIlman Wine Block as they gather with the community, showcasing wines from Donkey & Goat, Hammerling WinesBroc Cellars and Tessier Winery! With live music, local artists, & rotating food pop-ups.

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Alameda Point Antiques Faire

Date: First Friday of Each Month

Location: 3900 Main Street, Alameda


This free event brings in thousands of people that come from across the Bay Area and beyond to see and experience art, be inspired, eat great food, enjoy live music, and stroll through the amazing, eclectic city of Oakland. Balloon rides, concerts, & more - celebrate summer at the Fair. 

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Berkeley Second Sundays at Telegraph

Date: Second Sundays of the Month 12pm-5pm

Location: Telegraph Avenue, Berkeley


Chill out at Telegraph, Berkeley. Enjoy live music, fun activities, shop small, support local shops and restaurants & vibe.

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Alameda County Fair 

Date: Through July 6th

Location: 2005 Valley Avenue, Gate 8, Pleasanton

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Stern Grove Festival

Date: Through August 17th
Location: Sigmund Stern Grove
 
The Stern Grove Festival 2025 offers free outdoor concerts every Sunday in a magical redwood grove. Headliners this year include Diana Ross, Orville Peck, and Phantogram. Known for world-class talent and relaxed vibes, it’s one of the best free things to do in San Francisco this summer. Tickets are now lottery-based to improve access.
 
 

Berkeley Summer Evening Movies in the Park

Date: Through September 12th

Location: Various locations


Enjoy outdoor movies as a community in Berkeley parks. Family movies include animation, live-action. Bring your friends, gather with neighbors, and enjoy one of Berkeley’s treasures—our parks—at these movie nights under the stars.

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Oakland Bubble Planet: An Immersive Experience

Date: Through September 28

Location: 10 10th St, Oakland


Bubble Planet is an immersive experience in which you'll surround yourself with bubbles like never before! Step into a planet beyond your imagination with VR technology, themed rooms and fantastical landscapes. Jump from one immersive space to the next and explore them all with your five senses!

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Yerba Buena Gardens Festival

Date: Through October 2025
Location: Yerba Buena Gardens
 
Enjoy free outdoor performances ranging from music and dance to theater and children's programs at the Yerba Buena Gardens Festival. This long-running event offers a diverse lineup of artists, reflecting the rich cultural tapestry of San Francisco. It's an ideal spot for families and visitors looking to experience live entertainment in a beautiful urban setting.
 
 
 

Alameda - Fourth of July Parade 

Date: July 4th

Location: Lincoln Ave & Park St


The Alameda 4th of July Parade is one of the largest Independence Day parades in the nation. The best viewing spots can be found on Park Street along the first stretch of the parade. 

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Summer Fun on the 4th at Jack London Square

Date: July 4th 5pm-8pm

Location: Broadway and Embarcadero, Oakland


The event includes an R&B, Motown and soul music concert by Splick Da’Groove and the Everyday People, additional entertainment, a trivia contest, giveaways, and a kid's craft activity.

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Fillmore Jazz Festival

Date: July 5th - 6th
Location: Fisherman's Wharf
 
The Fillmore Jazz Festival is the West Coast’s largest free jazz celebration, transforming 12 city blocks into a cultural hub. Enjoy smooth jazz, soulful vocals, local cuisine, and one-of-a-kind crafts. Located in the historic Fillmore District, this festival is a tribute to San Francisco’s deep jazz roots. A can't-miss free music festival in San Francisco.
 
 

Oakland Summer Oakland Night Market on Piedmont Ave

Date: July 10 & August 7, 6-8pm

Location: 4135 Piedmont Avenue, Oakland


Come out to Piedmont Avenue for the Summer Night Market series! Participating businesses will stay open late and offer fun events like pop-ups, discounts, tastings, and more!

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Oakland Jack London Square: Waterfront Flicks

Date: Saturdays, July 11-August 16, Dusk/8:30 PM

Location: Various Locations

Broadway and Embarcadero (Marina Lawn), Oakland
Free movie night! Bring a blanket, lawn chair and some take out from any of your favorite Jack London Square restaurants.

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Oakland Temescal Street Fair 

Date: July 12, 11am-7pm

Location: Telegraph Ave between 51st & 45th


The Temescal District's Longest Running Street Fair. Three Stages of Music, outdoor Dining in Oakland's hottest culinary destination, artisan Cocktails & Bevvys, Children's Zone, Fun for All Ages, Temescal Shopping, Artisan Vendor Market.

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Alameda - Art & Wine Faire

Date: July 26 & July 27

Location: Central Avenue between Park & Oak Streets

Enjoy the summer sun and island breeze at Alameda's biggest free street event of the year, featuring over 200 arts, crafts and food vendors; local beer and wine; continuous live music on three stages; and a kids' areas. 

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San Francisco Frozen Film Festival

Date: July 16th - 20th
Location: SF’s Fisherman’s Wharf waterfront and other locations around SF
 
Celebrate independent filmmaking at the San Francisco Frozen Film Festival, which features a selection of cutting-edge films, documentaries, and music videos. Recognized as one of the "Top 25 Coolest Film Festivals" by MovieMaker Magazine, it's a platform for emerging artists and a treat for cinephiles.
 
 

San Francisco Jewish Film Festival

Date: July 17th - August 3rd
Location: Various venues including the Castro Theatre
 
As the world’s longest-running Jewish film festival, this annual event offers powerful stories through independent, international, and documentary film. Held at San Francisco’s historic Castro Theatre and other venues, it’s a thought-provoking cinematic experience. Screenings are paired with panels, Q&As, and social events. A must for film lovers in San Francisco.
 
 

Dead & Company 60th Anniversary Concerts

Date: August 1st - 3rd
Location: Golden Gate Park Polo Field
 
Celebrate 60 years of Grateful Dead legacy with Dead & Company joined by Billy Strings and Trey Anastasio Band. Each night features a unique setlist in one of SF’s most iconic outdoor venues. It’s a rare chance to witness the living history of a band that helped define San Francisco's music scene. A bucket-list Bay Area concert event.
 
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Taste of Jack London

Date: August 2, 12-5pm

Location: 252 2nd Street, Oakland


Join us for an afternoon of craft beer and food tasting, live music, and MORE as as we celebrate the flavors of our vibrant neighborhood!

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Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival

Dates: August 8th - 10th
Location: Golden Gate Park
 
One of the most anticipated music festivals in San Francisco, Outside Lands delivers three days of top artists, immersive art, and local food and drink. With multiple stages, comedy tents, and wine and beer gardens, it’s a full sensory experience. Past performers have included everyone from Kendrick Lamar to Paul Simon. Don’t miss this flagship summer festival in Golden Gate Park.
 
 

Haight-Ashbury Street Fair

Date: September 7th (11:00am - 5:30pm)
Location: Haight Street between Stanyan and Masonic
 
The Haight-Ashbury Street Fair is a vibrant celebration of San Francisco's countercultural heritage, held annually in the historic Haight-Ashbury district. This free event features live music across multiple stages, local artisans, food vendors, and family-friendly activities like the Children's Alley and Haight Street Skate Jam. It's a day where the community comes together to honor the neighborhood's rich history and eclectic spirit.
 
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Oakland Pride Parade & Festival

Date: September 7th

Location: Broadway & Thomas L Berkley Way


The Oakland Pride Parade and Festival returns this year on September 8! This annual event creates a sponsorship of strength and respect while elevating our unified mission to celebrate and support the cultures and diversity of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer+ (LGBTQ+) community in Oakland and the surrounding Bay Area.

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Other Events & Recurring Activities

Free Museum Day @ Asian Art Museum
When: First Sundays of the Month
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Free Weekends @ California Academy of Sciences
When: Varies by Neighborhood
 
Free Admission @ Conservatory of Flowers
When: First Tuesday of Each Month
 
Free Museum Day @ Contemporary Jewish Museum
When: First Fridays of the Month
 
Free Museum Day @ the de Young Museum
When: Every Saturday
 
Free Hour @ Japanese Tea Garden
When: MWF 9am-10am (Free for SF Residents Everyday)
 
Free Days @ San Francisco Botanical Gardens
When:  Second Tuesday of the Month, Daily 7:30am-9am (Free for SF Residents Everyday)
 
Free Days @ San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
When: First Thursdays of the Month 1pm-8pm
 
Fort Mason Centers' Events
When: Multiple Events Every Week
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Ferry Plaza Farmers' Market
When: Saturday (8am-2pm), Tuesday and Thursday (10am-2pm)
Where: Ferry Building, Embarcadero and Market Streets, San Francisco
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Berkeley Farmers' Markets
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Downtown Berkeley
When: Saturdays (10am–3pm)
Where: Center Street @ M. L. King, Jr. Way
 
North Berkeley
When: Thursdays (3pm–7pm)
Where: Shattuck Avenue @ Vine Street
 
South Berkeley
When: Tuesdays (2pm-6:30pm)
Where: Center Street @ M. L. King, Jr. Way
 
Alameda Farmers' Market
When: Tuesdays 9am-1pm & Saturdays 9am-1pm
Where: 710 Haight Ave
 
Oakland Grand Lake Farmers Market
When: Saturdays (9am-2pm)
Where: Splash Pad Park
 
 

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