Enjoy the best San Francisco Bay Area events, festivals, and things to do with this calendar of events.
Distance is from San Francisco City Hall at the Civic Center Plaza.
Easter restaurants
April 1, 2018
San Francisco Bay Area
OpenTable lists restaurants that offer special brunch, lunch, and dinner menus on Easter weekend.Easter festival & parade - S.F.
April 1, 2018
1.6 miles north
Easter Parade & Spring Celebration has kids’ games, bounce houses, a petting zoo, an Easter bonnet contest, and a 2 p.m. parade on Union Street. Free.Easter dining cruise
April 1, 2018
2 miles NE
Take an Easter brunch or dinner cruise with views on a Hornblower Yacht, departing from Pier 3 or Berkeley.Irreverent Easter
April 1, 2018
4.2 miles west
Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence offer entertainment, an Easter bonnet contest, and “Foxy Mary” and “Hunky Jesus” contests at Golden Gate Park. Free.Food & wine at Pebble Beach
April 5 - 8, 2018
128 miles south
The picturesque gated community of Pebble Beach Resort is the site of hedonistic Pebble Beach Food & Wine, which offers epicurean events featuring 250 wineries and 100 chefs.Comic Con in San Jose
April 6 - 8, 2018
48.3 miles south
Silicon Valley Comic Con is a new convention that combines pop-culture and technology, featuring comics, video games, celebrities, cosplay, music, and entertainment at San Jose Convention Center.Beer competition
April 7, 2018
55 miles north
Taste dozens of beers, vote for your favorites, eat, and listen to live jazz at Battle of the Brews in Grace Pavilion at Sonoma County Fairgrounds.Craft fair
April 7 - 8, 2018
2.3 miles north
Renegade Craft Fair has indie crafts, artisan food, and workshops in the Festival Pavilion at Fort Mason Center. Repeats in July and Nov. Free.Half marathon
April 8, 2018
5.2 miles west
The scenic Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon San Francisco begins at Ocean Beach, crosses the Golden Gate Bridge, has live bands along the way, and a finish line concert at the Civic Center.Wine walk
April 12, 2018
1.6 miles north
Take the Polk Street Spring Wine Walk on Polk Street (from Sutter to Filbert) to sample wine and appetizers in shops. Repeats in August.Cesar Chavez festival
April 14, 2018
1.4 miles SW
Cesar Chavez Holiday celebrates the life and work of the famous Mexican-American civil rights activist and union organizer with a parade leaving Dolores Park at 11 a.m. and ending at a street fair on 24th Street (from Treat to Bryant). Free.Asparagus festival
April 20 - 22, 2018
82.3 miles east
San Joaquin Asparagus Festival (formerly Stockton Asparagus Festival) has asparagus dishes to eat, an asparagus parade, a craft fair, a petting zoo, and carnival rides at San Joaquin County Fairgrounds.Earth Day at the beach
April 21, 2018
23.1 miles north
Celebrate Earth Day by cleaning up the beach and then creating sculptures from sand, rocks, shells, and seaweed while musicians and dancers perform at Create-With-Nature Earth Day Celebration on Stinson Beach. No dogs. Free.Festival in Sebastopol
April 21 - 22, 2018
55 miles north
Celebrate the blooming apple trees at Apple Blossom Festival, which includes an old-fashioned parade on Saturday, live blues on Sunday, and a street fair with food and craft vendors both days in Sebastopol.Boutique art fair
April 27 - 29, 2018
1.9 miles NE
The Startup Art Fair showcases contemporary art by 40 independent artists in an intimate setting at the Hotel Del Sol.Modern art fair
April 27 - 29, 2018 (preview April 26)
2.3 miles north
Browse contemporary and modern art at Art Market San Francisco, which features 70 galleries in the Festival Pavilion at Fort Mason Center.New age expo
April 27 - 29, 2018
20.5 miles south
Hear lectures on health and spirituality, and meet vendors of ecological, green, and holistic products and services at New Living Expo in San Mateo Event Center.Bird festival
April 27 - 29, 2018
42 miles NW
Choose from 60 field events, including nature walks and workshops, during Point Reyes Birding & Nature Festival at Point Reyes National Seashore and surrounding counties. Some events sell out early.Dance week
April 27 - May 6, 2018
Bay Area
Attend 700 performances, classes, and workshops during Bay Area Dance Week. Free.Run around Angel Island
April 28, 2018
8.2 miles north via ferry
Follow a hilly loop trail around Angel Island State Park (either once or twice) with stunning views of San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge at Romancing the Island Half Marathon & 10K.Petaluma festival
April 28, 2018
38.5 miles north
Petaluma Butter & Egg Days features a noon parade, arts & crafts booths, contests, live music, a beer garden, and a kids’ area in downtown Petaluma. Free.Neighborhood festival
April 29, 2018
4 miles south
Glen Park Festival is a low-stress event with live entertainment, jump houses, and craft & food vendors along Diamond Street in quaint Glen Park. Free.Car & air show
April 29, 2018
24 miles SW
Pacific Coast Dream Machines Show is a macho dream with cars, airplanes, motorycles and even tractors on display, plus stunt shows, kids activities, food vendors, and live music at Half Moon Bay Airport.Antiques fair
April 29, 2018
38.5 miles north
Vintage and antique lovers will find an eclectic variety of items available from 180 dealers at the Spring Antique Faire in downtown Petaluma. Repeats in Sept. Free.Japanese festival in San Jose
April 29, 2018
47 miles south
Enjoy Japanese music, dance, martial arts, handmade arts & crafts, flower arranging, and authentic food at Nikkei Matsuri in San Jose’s Japantown.Earth Day street fair
April 2018 (undated)
0 miles
Earth Day San Francisco has live music, keynote speakers, organic food vendors, an eco fashion show, and an eco kids’ zone at the Civic Center Plaza. Free.Environmental film festival
April 2018 (undated)
San Francisco & Berkeley
Green Film Fest screens 38 films from different countries that inspire us to make the world a better place.Festival of colors
April 2018 (undated)
Bay Area
Throw brightly colored flour, dance to DJ music, and eat Indian food to celebrate the spring festival of Holi.- Milpitas
- San Ramon
- San Francisco (sold out)
- Sunnyvale
- Stanford (public tickets sold out)
Film festival
April 2018 (undated)
San Francisco & the East Bay
Billed as the longest-running film festival in the Americas, San Francisco International Film Festival screens 150 films from 50 countries, awards prizes, and holds parties, panel discussions, and classes.Free national parks
April 2018 (undated)
U.S. National Parks
Entry is free at Muir Woods National Monument and San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park on Free Entrance Days in the National Parks. Expect more people and less parking than usual.People in the street
April 2018 (undated)
San Francisco neighborhoods
Walk, bike, or roller skate on a city street when most cars are banned for Sunday Streets, which are held about once a month from March to October.Teen poetry competition
April 2018 (undated)
0.3 miles SW
See the Grand Slam Finals of Youth Speaks Teen Poetry Slam held at Nourse Theater.Flower show
April 2018 (undated)
1 mile NE
See spectacular arrangements of flowers from around the world and attend scheduled events at Macy’s Flower Show at Macy’s in Union Square. Free.Japanese festival & parade
April 2018 (undated)
1 mile NW
Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival includes food booths, performances, martial arts, a pop-culture area, and live bands, plus a 1 p.m. parade Sunday from City Hall to the festival in Japantown. Free.Japanese films
April 2018 (undated)
1 mile NW
The Cherry Blossom Film Festival screens six films at New People Cinema at the Japan Center.Low-tech film festival
April 2018 (undated)
1.6 miles SW
The Disposable Film Festival screens films made on mobile devices like phones, point-and-shoot cameras, DSLRs, and webcams at the Castro Theatre.Boat parade
April 2018 (undated)
2.1 miles north
Opening Day on the Bay marks the official start of boating season with a blessing of the fleet, followed by a colorful parade of 100 boats of all types past the waterfront from Crissy Field to Pier 39. Free.Home on display
April 2018 (undated)
2.1 miles NW
San Francisco Decorator Showcase features the work of dozens of top local interior and landscape designers in a remodeled home at 2698 Pacific Avenue.Beer festival
April 2018 (undated)
2.3 miles north
A ticket to San Francisco International Beer Festival gets you unlimited beer samples from 100 brewers, restaurant food, and live music at Fort Mason Center for age 21+.Waterfront beer festival
April 2018 (undated)
2.3 miles north
SF Maritime Beerfest has unlimited beer tasting, entertainment, food vendors, and views from Pier 45 near the submarine at Fisherman’s Wharf.Zombie convention
April 2018 (undated)
2.3 miles north
Zombie lovers unite at Walker Stalker Con, which has celebrities, panel discussions, vendors, and artists at Fort Mason Center.Happy hour for a cause
April 2018 (undated)
2.8 miles SE
Pier 70 Happy Hour promises “dancing, drinks, tasty BBQ, classic cars, kids, dogs, community education, and entertainment” with live music, cash bars, and a raffle at Pier 70. (Moves indoors if it rains.)Concerts in the park
April 2018 (undated)
3 miles west
Golden Gate Park Band plays a variety of music (classical, marches, opera, swing, and show tunes) at Spreckels Temple of Music in Golden Gate Park. Free.Visit art studios
April 2018 (undated)
5.5 miles SW
Visit 125 artists during Spring Open Studios, which includes food trucks, a beer and wine garden, live music, and kids’ entertainment, free at Hunters Point Shipyard and Islais Creek Studios. Repeats in Oct.Garden show
April 2018 (undated)
20.5 miles south
San Francisco Flower & Garden Show fills the San Mateo Event Center with five acres of showcase gardens, plant and garden-related products for sale, landscaping seminars, and organic gardening demos.Hawaiian music
April 2018 (undated)
28 miles SE
The Ukulele Festival of Northern California [sound] has entertainment, food booths, and arts and crafts at Chabot College in Hayward.Scottish fair in Fremont
April 2018 (undated)
34 miles SE
Celebrate Scotland at Tartan Day Scottish Fair with music, dancing, bagpipes, handmade crafts, historical re-enactments, a children’s area, and meat pies at Ardenwood Historic Farm. Kilts welcome but no dogs.Robot battles
April 2018 (undated)
36.2 miles SE
Watch robots with spinning blades and flame throwers battle each other at RoboGames, while other robots show off their skills at Alameda County Fairgrounds.Monster trucks
April 2018 (undated)
43 miles south
Big trucks with big wheels create big excitement at Monster Jam at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara.Fantasy fair
April 2018 (undated)
49.2 miles south
See characters from folklore, fairy tales and fantasy at San Jose Fantasy Faire, a small event with stage shows, medieval cosplay, games, and kids’ activities at Discovery Meadow.Cinco De Mayo - San Jose
April 2018 (undated)
52 miles south
Enjoy three stages of live Mexican music, food, dance, mariachis, mechanical bulls, vendors, pony rides, and a kids’ area at the Cinco De Mayo Festival at Santa Clara County Fairgrounds in San Jose.San Jose dance festival
April 2018 (undated)
52 miles south
Watch dozens of groups dance for five minutes at sjDANCEco Festival [sound] outdoors at Santana Row. Free.Irish cultural festival
April 2018 (undated)
San Francisco Bay Area
Irish-American Crossroads Festival features music, literature, dance, and storytelling at different Bay Area venues.Easter in the park
April 2018 (undated)
2.6 miles west
Eggstravaganza is a family-friendly event with egg hunts, carnival rides, games, live entertainment, kids’ activities, and a BBQ competition at Sharon Meadow in Golden Gate Park for $8. Kids to age 2 are free.Easter at the zoo
April 2018 (undated)
7.7 miles SW
Big Bunny’s Spring Fling includes crafts, music, egg hunts for ages 3 to 12, bunnies in the Exploration Zone, and an Easter bunny at San Francisco Zoo.Color eggs naturally
April 2018 (undated)
14.7 miles NE
Children make patterns on eggs with brilliant plant-based colors at the hands-on workshop Naturally Dyed Eggs at UC Botanical Garden.Easter egg hunts
April 2018 (undated)
San Francisco Bay Area
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