Ronnie's Awesome List, The Ultimate Kids Events Round-Up In Marin And Beyond.
The summer's most popular Bay Area events & festivals have been postponed, migrated online or completely cancelled. Here's an update on what is scheduled, at least for now. Please check back often as these events change frequently and always confirm with event organizers before heading out. Stay safe!
Join us for our annual summer festival of Japanese arts and culture. Enjoy performances of taiko drumming, awa odori dance, Okinawan drumming and dance, karate, and shamisen. Get hands on and make your own washi ningyo paper doll, origami, or shodo calligraphy.
Experience the vibrant spirit of Hayward at the Downtown Hayward Street Parties. We can’t wait to see you there!
Start your creative juices flowing and bring your shovel, buckets and great ideas to the beach to create an unique piece of art in the sand.
Starting at 10am, on Saturday, June 20th, Silicon Valley's destination for lake sailing takes part in Summer Sailstice – a global celebration of summer and sailing!
The Tiburon Classic Car Show (TCCS) is a wonderful community event, held annually in Tiburon near the ferry boat landing, against the beautiful backdrop of the Tiburon Waterfront Park. The show celebrates the beauty of classic automobiles.
A beloved Father’s Day tradition celebrating the creativity of North America’s indigenous peoples, the 26th annual Native Contemporary Arts Festival showcases a diverse array of Native music, dance, spoken word, visual artists, vendors and crafts.
RioFest began as an event to celebrate the reawakening and re-gathering of our community after the long isolation of the pandemic and continues as a way to welcome summer and new neighbors and visitors each year.
The Cotati Music Festival will be back on Saturday June 20th from 12-6PM at La Plaza park in downtown Cotati hosted by the Cotati Chamber of Commerce.
Several blocks will be closed for this community celebration and fundraiser–last year there were over 3,000 attendees.
This year's theme was "Celebrate California!" in honor of California's 175th anniversary of statehood.
Blending art and soul in one of the country’s most unique neighborhoods, the San Francisco Fillmore Jazz Festival is the largest free Jazz festival on the West Coast, drawing over 50,000 visitors over the Independence Day weekend.
Come out to Thrive City for the California Classic Fan Fest on July 5th! Take part in multiple fan-friendly activities including live entertainment, sport court, photo ops, face painting, lawn games, and more! California Classic Fan Fest is free and open to the public.
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.
This year's theme is "Cotati Kids Dig Into Fun!" so bring the whole family down to this fun and exciting event!
Come enjoy delicious food and shop from over 50 vendors selling or promoting fishing and outdoor related goods/services, clothing/apparel, and handmade crafts.
The Temescal Street Fair features three stages of music, outdoor dining from award winning restaurants, artisan cocktails & bevvys, children’s zone, artisan vendor market, TURFinc dance competition, a local fashion show and so much more!
This free event welcomes families, teachers, students, music lovers, and members of the community to The Freight for a rare opportunity to experience the educational work that reaches thousands of students and community members throughout the year.
The Obon festival season is an important time in our community and we are excited to be able to come together again!
Celebrate Pacific culture with music, island food, sports & family fun at Pacific Feats Festival 5 - July 11-12 at Excite Ballpark!
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!
The Fremont Festival Of The Arts Is The Largest Free Street Festival West Of The Mississippi.
See this Civil War fort come alive with re-enactors, musicians, exhibits, military drills, and tours.
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.
Get ready for a vibrant cultural explosion! The 52nd Annual Nihonmachi Street Fair returns to San Francisco’s Japantown on August 1st & 2nd, 2026.
Get ready for a vibrant cultural explosion! The 52nd Annual Nihonmachi Street Fair returns to San Francisco’s Japantown on August 1st & 2nd, 2026.
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!
Join us for a fun filled evening in downtown San Rafael this summer as we host our annual event, "Dancing Under The Lights"!
Since 1973, the Gravenstein Apple Fair has brought together farmers, families, musicians, artists, and food lovers to celebrate the agricultural roots of Sonoma County
Live Music, Hula, Entertainment, Activities for Children, Fun for All Multiple Hawaii Music and Na Hoku Hanohano Award-Winning Band ‘TEN FEET’ Headline on Sunday!
The free 2-day outdoor event is fun for the entire family and features hands-on and authentic cultural experiences in 8 pavilions: Art, Culinary, Dance, Health, Heritage, Innovation, Sports and Tavern.
The annual festival brings together 17,000+ people to MacArthur Boulevard. We celebrate the immense talent and diverse culture of our Laurel, our Oakland, and our Bay Area community.
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.
Summer Days will have lots of fun and exciting activities happening all throughout the day, with something for everyone to enjoy.
Get ready for the Annual Cotati Accordion Festival—a vibrant, nonprofit celebration of music, culture, and community!
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 fourth annual outdoor festival features Bay Area favorite artists.
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 King Tut Festival is an annual event held to give our community a glimpse into one of the most ancient civilizations in the world.
Details coming soon! This community event features local vendors, three live entertainment stages with cultural performances, food and drinks, and more. Previously, StreetFest attracted over 60,000 attendees
The festival will feature exciting international cultural exchanges, breathtaking performances, engaging activities for children, and authentic Taiwanese street food.
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.
Since 1866, California’s largest and longest-running Scottish Games celebrates the very best of Scottish competition, culture, and family entertainment.
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.
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.
Ag Day at Meek Park will return with all the fun activities, community booths, animals, demonstrations, and opportunities to explore the world of agriculture.
Immerse yourself in Dublin's diversity with an array of arts and crafts activities celebrating the many cultures represented in the community.
Courthouse Square will be transformed into a festive, beautiful, and fun setting in celebration of this important patriotic holiday in the Mexican culture.
Newark Days is a four-day festival held to commemorate the birthday of the City of Newark, California, held every year in September. T
For over 60 years, the Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival has been the soul of our town. From the earliest days (1957) when a small group of artists exhibited their works in downtown store windows, through the years that the Festival was held in Lytton Square until we moved to our glorious redwood grove in Old Mill Park, the Festival has always been an annual moment we share - it marks the years in our lives, it brings us together.
The Children’s Fairyland Book Festival will return live and in person to celebrate stories, authors, illustrators, and the wonderful world of children’s literature
The PCAM Wheels & Wings car show is a unique gathering of meticulously restored classic and muscle cars from every era and description. This is a great family weekend event.
With so many things to do, you'll want to plan your day accordingly!
We are excited to celebrate our Heart of Oakley Festival. Heart of Oakley Festival is an annual open-air market that brings local makers, families, and community members together. Join us as we highlight local businesses and community members during this exciting event!
Fiesta On The Hill is a day of community building and fun like no other that enhances the quality of life in our beautiful city.
Join us for our 9th annual celebration of world-class Blues musicians, a myriad of local craft breweries, and smoking BBQ vendors.
Don't forget to wear your Lederhosen, Dirndl, Tirolerhut, or other Tracht (traditional attire) to join in the spirit of the Fest!
This is the 7th year of San Rafael Porchfest and it promises to be another fantastic day of music, food and community.
Since 1897, the Vintage Festival has brought the community together to celebrate the annual harvest season in Sonoma Valley. Our winemakers, grape growers, and community welcome you for a weekend honoring our regions rich winemaking legacy and agricultural heritage in the birthplace of California Wine.
The Sausalito Boat Show returns this fall to the working waterfront of Clipper Yacht Harbor. Come walk the docks, tour new and classic boats, meet local marine businesses, and enjoy a vibrant mix of art, food, and community programming.
Annual Harvest History Festival celebrates Mountain View’s rich agricultural heritage. This family-friendly event features a variety of family friendly activities, as well as an up-close look at the historic Immigrant House.
2026 Fog Fest Parade Theme: Happy 250th Anniversary, America.
Experience a world of flavors, music, and artistry at the World Fusion Festival!
Presented by the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District, the 10K on the Bay returns to the Hayward Shoreline on Sunday, September 27 – and you won’t want to miss it.
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Join us on Saturday, June 14th & Sunday, June 15th as we celebrate this vibrant and historic neighborhood at the 68th Annual North Beach Festival.