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Outside Lands Music and Art Festival
An unforgettable journey filled with music, art, and culinary delights at the highly anticipated festival, where the vibrant spirit of San Francisco comes to life
Bring Your Own Big Wheel Race
If you think that tricycle bikes are designed for 3-year-old kids only, you are wrong. Even an adult can have fun riding it if one knows where and when to try it. Annual tricycle races down the curviest street in the world welcome enthusiasts to San Francisco
San Francisco Pride
Huge and spectacular LGBT weekend with over 40 years of history
Сlam Chowder
The finest way to warm oneself up on a chilly summer day is to eat a portion of American clam chowder
Wine Season
Grape harvest season in SF comes along with beautiful yellow foliage and pleasant temperatures
How Weird Street Faire
The world’s weirdest show proves that San Francisco is an idyllic spot where you can be your odd self
Land's End Labyrinth
A secret labyrinth built by a local artist became a lovely attraction for Land's End visitors
Bay to Breakers
Have you ever seen a race of 50,000 chickens, bunnies, aliens, spidermen, batmen, and other pop-culture heroes?
Monkey Puzzle Seeds
Soft starchy seeds have been feeding humans, rodents and birds since Jurassic Period
Oyster Season
Oysters are consumed in San Francisco and other cities on the California's coast in accordance with “R” myth that determines the oyster season
Point Reyes Whale Watching
Those who venture along the rocky trails will be rewarded with the sight of rare gray whales
St. Stupid’s Day Parade
Bored with solemn processions? St. Stupid’s Day allows to play a fool in the silliest walk of all times
Fall Stinko Ginkgo
Yellow fruit of ancient ginkgo trees: aromatic or stinky – you are to decide
Dahlia Season
Dahlia is an official flower of San Francisco and in summer it blooms everywhere
Dia de los Muertos
Put on your best black outfit on, paint your face pale white, take a candle – ready for the mystic life and death celebration
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Wear your best green attire and attend St. Patrick’s Day Parade to feel the spirit of San Francisco’s Irish community
Cactus Pear
The spiky peel of the cactus pear covers surpeisingly tasty melon-like juicy pulp
San Francisco Fleet Week
You have never been so close to the formidable American armed forces
Mustard Flowers in Napa Valley
The vineyard beds explode with a vivid yellow carpet of mustard blooms creating cheerful vibes among the dull winter colors
Hunky Jesus & Foxy Mary Contests
Half-naked men cross-dressed into Jesus and pregnant women playing Mary—San Francisco's way to celebrate Easter
Fogs
When a misty season arrives, the city and the bay area are covered with thick fog, which sometimes creates spectacular photo opportunities
Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
People come to Japantown to celebrate spring’s arrival and the joys of life in a Japanese way
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass
American country music is mixed with modern genres at Hardly Strictly Bluegrass festival
The Red Flowering Gum
In spite of its name, a red gum blooms with bright red, pink, orange and even white flowers
Lunar New Year
Lion dancers, Chinese acrobats, stilt walkers, and the heat of treasure hunt make unforgettable impressions
Magnolias in San Francisco Botanical Garden
You will be carried away by magnolia’s incredible beauty and fragrance
Folsom Street Fair
Probably the most kinky event in San Francisco and maybe the whole world
San Francisco Street Food Festival
Gourmets will be carried away by San Francisco’s food
Cinco de Mayo SF
Cinco de Mayo introduces the best of Mexican culture preserved in San Francisco
San Francisco 4th of July Weekend Events & Fireworks
Bay City is a great spot to celebrate America's independence
New Year’s Eve Fireworks in SF
Witness breathtaking New Year's celebration with spectacular waterfront fireworks at midnight
San Francisco Restaurant Week
Enjoy the delicious food with world-class dining community of San Francisco
San Francisco International Film Festival (SFFILM)
The longest-running film festival in America
Alameda County Fair
A summer celebration full of carnival rides, lawn concerts, adorable animals, and funnel cakes
Christmas in the Park in San Jose
This beautiful holiday tradition in San Jose makes Christmas in San Francisco unforgettable
420 Hippie Hill
Every year, on April 20 or 4/20, thousands flock to Sharon Meadows to celebrate cannabis culture
Bay Area Book Festival and Family Day
See Downtown Berkeley transform into a literary utopia!
Stern Grove Festival
Immerse yourself into incredible traditional performances
Presidio Picnic
Lounge on a lawn with mouthwatering delicacies in your hand
Chinatown Autumn Moon Festival
Celebration in the name of mystery and glory of the moon
Great Dickens Christmas Fair
Go back to Victorian London at the historic Cow Palace Exhibition Halls
San Francisco Christmas Lights
Feel the holiday atmosphere in the city and get amazed by the festive lights
California's Great America WinterFest
The Bay Area’s newest popular holiday tradition
Memorial Day Weekend
Visit the largest Memorial Day commemoration on the West Coast
Halloween
From spooky science in the lab to the Napa Valley ball,—there are a lot of new things to try in October
Labor Day Weekend
Soak up all the fun and joy during the unforgettable three-day celebration
FAN EXPO San Francisco
Join tens of thousands of geeks at a three-day comic convention
Benicia Christmas Parade & Holiday Market
A great local celebration to kick off the holiday season
Pacific Coast Dream Machines Show
"The Coolest Show on Earth" showcases cars, trucks, motorcycles, and aircraft
Portola Music Festival
Enjoy an exciting 2-day festival in San Francisco full of electronic dance music
Millbrae Art & Wine Festival
An annual Labor Day weekend celebration coupled with an arts & crafts fair