Dog surfers and their human pals are invited to join the fun and bring home the gold. Dog surfing is just one of the many family-friendly activities happening including pet adoptions, shopping and more!

See this Civil War fort come alive with re-enactors, musicians, exhibits, military drills, and tours.

Join us for Maritime Day 2026, a beloved annual celebration of Sausalito’s rich maritime heritage and waterfront community. This year’s event will be bigger than ever—come enjoy a full day of live music, local food & drinks, unique vendors, hands-on kids' activities, and a peek into the history that keeps Galilee Harbor sailing strong.

Jerry Day is a civic and cultural event that celebrates one of the greatest rock guitarists of all time and San Francisco native son – Jerry Garcia.

Aspiring marine scientists of all ages can join researchers and ecologists for a close look at these organisms, and even lend a hand in cleaning the buoy. 

Gather with family and friends for a festive day filled with authentic Swiss traditions, delicious cuisine, live entertainment, cultural exhibits, shopping, and activities for all ages.

Back for its fourth year in the Presidio, it’s bigger, brighter, and more vibrant than ever!

Join us on Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 2:00PM – 10:00PM at History Park as History San José and Keep the Spirit of ’45 Alive Bay Area hosts the Spirit of ’45 Living History Day and Big Band Swing Dance!

Highlighting cultural diversity and community engagement, this event features live performances, vendors, a kids' zone filled with games and activities, food and so much more!

Celebrate summer with live music, local food, family-friendly fun, and community spirit in the heart of Sonoma.

Join us for a fun filled evening in downtown San Rafael this summer as we host our annual event, "Dancing Under The Lights"!

Experience the historic Point Reyes Lighthouse as it appeared a century ago. On this special evening, Point Reyes National Seashore will illuminate and rotate the 156-year old Fresnel lens, giving visitors a rare opportunity to witness history in motion. The Lighthouse Visitor Center will be open with exhibits, retail offerings, and light refreshments for sale.

Free community celebration with music, food, drinks, cake raffles, interactive activities, and legendary rummage and plant sales all benefiting local non-profit organizations. 

World Music & Dance Performances | Artisan Vendors CA Draft Tech Beer Garden | Global Cuisine | Jain Williams State Farm Kid’s Carnival & More!

There will be over two dozen organizations and agencies exhibiting their information and activities in the Casa Grande area.

Get ready for Pupusa Fest on Sunday, August 3 at Marin Center - Lagoon Park in San Rafael, CA!

Get ready, American Canyon! The highly anticipated Meet Me in the Street event series is back this summer, bringing three nights of unforgettable community fun. Mark your calendars for June 11, July 9, and August 13, and September 9 from 5 to 8 p.m., as they transform West American Canyon Road into the ultimate summer festival experience.

The car show will take place between 10:00 am and 3:30 pm, and vehicles will be entered into a community-based judging event with the winner announced at 4:00 PM.

The Biggest Ukrainian Picnic in the Bay Area! • Live Ukrainian Music, Ukrainian Food, Kids & Family Fun & Best Raffle in the Bay.

The fourth annual outdoor festival features Bay Area favorite artists.

The family-friendly night market returns to Cole Valley for another year of fun, food, shopping, entertainment, and community!

Experience the vibrant spirit of Hayward at the Downtown Hayward Street Parties. We can’t wait to see you there!

We will be hosting two Friday Nights on Main in 2026.  Mark your calendars for Friday June 12th and Friday August 21st - 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm.

Annual Community Night—a free, family-friendly event that brings together local businesses, performers, food vendors, and community groups for an evening of fun, connection, and celebration.

This summer, Mill Valley comes alive with Miller Nights — a laid-back evening series designed for the community to gather, unwind, and enjoy the best of downtown. Join us June 12 and August 21 from 5–8 PM at Depot Plaza, where there will be a partial street closure on Miller Avenue to transform downtown into a vibrant summer hangout.

The festival will feature exciting international cultural exchanges, breathtaking performances, engaging activities for children, and authentic Taiwanese street food.

The Nicasio Country Fair takes place Saturday, August 22nd from 11 to 3 p.m. at the ball field in the town square.

China Camp’s signature festival is back! Watch the historic China Camp Village come alive with thunderous drumming, shimmering costumes, and the wide smiles of Chinese lions.

Please join us in this wonderful spiritual festival of chariots and make your existence pure and sublime. You get to pull chariots, take part in a free feast, tour through exhibits, watch cultural performances, and make new friends. 

Sunday Streets is San Francisco’s open streets program that transforms miles of city streets into car-free community spaces for kids to play, seniors to stroll, businesses and organizations to connect, and neighbors to meet.

Get ready to rock! We’re bringing the community together at Marin Country Mart for a fantastic afternoon of live music, featuring live music, cooking contests, delicious eats, and more.

Come join us for a fun-filled evening in the heart of Old Oakland, centered around 9th & Washington Streets.

Prizes awarded in each of several age and group catagories. Free to participants and spectators.

Join us for a day of fish fun with fishing games, activities, face painting, fish prints, fin-tastic crafts and food trucks courtesy of Food Truck Mafia! The impressive Mobile Fish Exhibit will be on display, showcasing various freshwater species!

Bay Area Pignic is a fundraising event for guinea pigs and their admirers. We gather each year to celebrate our funk, quirky little fuzzy potatoes, raise funds for local small animal rescues, and build community.

Our biggest annual adopt-a-thon and family-friendly street fair returns on Saturday, August 29, 2026!

Join us for a fun in-person event celebrating the cultural significance of monarchs and marigolds. Dive into a unique learning experience filled with crafts, good vibes, a guest speaker from The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation, and the short film by César Martínez Barba, “For Day of the Dead, I Followed this Flower's Journey”.

Multiple stage, family-friendly, annual summer music festival held the weekend before Labor Day!

Experience a day filled with incredible food, live entertainment, culture, and community at the African Soul Festival.

Our 2026 HV Music Festival will be held on Saturday, August 29th from 11:30 AM - 6:00 PM and will feature a lineup of four local bands and performers. As always, the community sponsored event will be held outdoors at the Homestead Valley Community Center.

This family-friendly (FREE) event is hosted by the Castro Merchants and is a great way to support local.

Come celebrate with us as we bring a little bit of Beirut to the Bay Area!

Chrome, classics, customs, and community—you won’t want to miss it.

Learn from origami experts to create amazing things with paper. More than a dozen teachers and activities for folders of all levels.

KOHO and Gardens of Golden Gate Park are excited to present the fifth annual KOHO BonPop community Bon Odori festival, taking place this year on Sunday, August 30, 2026 at the Celebration Garden in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park.