Every Saturday, the de Young offers free general admission to the permanent galleries to Bay Area residents.Please note that admission to any special exhibits is not included nor discounted and will require the full admission price.
Saturdays feature engaging art experiences for the entire family, including art-making, gallery guides, and tours with discussion and sketching in the permanent galleries.
de Young Museum Golden Gate Park \ 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive, San Francisco, CA 94118 – Most Saturdays – Timed ticket reservations typically from 9:30a to 4:30p Reserve tickets in advance to skip the line – timed tickets required. Limited in person tickets might be available at the membership desk
This offer applies only to general admission for the permanent collection galleries.
Full-priced admission to special exhibitions still applies.
For: Residents of Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, and Sonoma Counties with valid photo ID or postmarked envelope bearing home address
Visitors ages 17 and under always receive free admission to the permanent collection galleries.
Please note this free Saturdays offer could be changed or canceled at anytime. Visit deyoung.famsf.org for updates before attending
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Kick off the summer with one of the largest street festivals in San Francisco, located in the bustling Cow Hollow neighborhood.
The two-day long Union Street Festival brings neighbors, locals and visitors alike to celebrate in the streets of San Francisco’s Marina District. Come celebrate local business, culture and community with live music, food and goods vendors, family-friendly activity zones, artists, makers and fun for all ages.
Union Street Festival 2025 May 31 – June 1, 2025 | 11 am – 7 pm Union Street between Gough and Fillmore, SF FREE
> 2025 Event Schedule TBA (as of 4/14/25) Here’s what happened in 2024 to have an idea of what to expect:
2024 Event Details (2025 details TBA)
– Live Music and DJs throughout the Event – Saturday Main Stage Lineup: Lyrah, Mint, Dougie Poole, Sean Carscadden Trio, Skinny Hendrixx and the Earthtones – Sunday Main Stage Lineup: Chokecherry, Sour Widows, New Diplomat, False Bottom Band – DJs All Weekend: Rhett Music, Cilla, Neptune Pacific Art Car and DJ Dancepark Collective – 140 of West Coasts Top Artists, Designers and Craftmakers – Over 20 of the Bay’s Best Food Trucks – Refreshing Craft Cocktails, Seasonal Beer, Wine, Spiked Seltzer, Watermelon Mint Cooler –Non Alcoholic Cocktails and Drinks From The New Bar – Collaborative Paint Temple – Miramar Events/Canvas Occasions Take 5 Lounge Space – Facepainting, henna art, robotics demos and kids friendly vendors – Exciting sponsor activations featuring WhistlePig interactive space with Whiskey and Waffle samples – Underwood Wine Waiters Race (Sunday at noon) – Live Mural Painting All Weekend by Francisco Franco – Limited Edition Event T-Shirts With Live Screeprinting by San Franpsycho
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Welcome back to “Bay to Breakers,” the crown jewel of San Francisco events since 1912 with 20,000+ people racing (and 100,000+ watching) from the Bay to the Breakers at the western end of Golden Gate Park in a costumed mass of everything we love about San Francisco.
Bay to Breakers starts in the Embarcadero neighborhood by the San Francisco Bay, and takes you through nine of the city’s most notable neighborhoods—all the way to the Great Highway, where the breakers crash into Ocean Beach.
Join bumblebees, brides, unicorns, runners wearing only running watches, and probably at least one Spider-Man in this world-renowned race-slash-party.
Launching April 19th, one of San Francisco’s favorite vintage and makers market is returning for it’s fourth season!
Come celebrate Earth Day at the 2025 launch of Secondhand Saturday with a special DJ set by Tangerine Meadows and Trippy Chris from Here and There Records, food vendors, coffee and refreshments, a great live music line up and lots of activities.
Secondhand Saturday returns to 37th ave. & Ortega every third Saturday of the month from April to November, featuring special themes and celebrations such as Spring Fun, Surf Swap, Summer of Love fashion show, seasonal workshops and more. Enjoy browsing from 60 incredible vendors offering a variety of vintage fashion, handmade goods, accessories, stylish home decor, art and more! A perfect family & dog friendly weekend outing for all ages!
Second Hand Saturday: Vintage Market 2025 Every Third Saturday April to November 2025 | 10a-4p Outer Sunset – 37th Ave btwn Ortega and Pacheco, SF Free – No parking lot, but street parking is fairly easy in this neighborhood, even on Saturdays
Check out the goods at Secondhand Saturdays on 3rd Saturdays at 10am–4pm. Shop local vintage clothes and goods, enjoy live music from Bay Area artists, and visit booths by 50+ vendors – a community garage sale zone, delicious foods, refreshing drinks and more.
Cost: FREE*
*Free Admission
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The Hawaiian May Day Festival is back to the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton, CA, as a two-day event in 2025. Come celebrate May 10-11, 2025.
This FREE family-friendly event is hosted by the Kumu Hula Association of Northern California, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, dedicated to perpetuating Native Hawaiian and Polynesian culture through arts, language, music, and dancing.
2025 theme: Afro Mundo: African Diaspora in the Americas
AfroMundo stands as a powerful testament to the resilience, joy, strength, and enduring spirit of the African diaspora, a people who have profoundly shaped the cultural fabric of the Americas. In the realms of dance, song, and music, the African diaspora has enriched the world with some of its most influential and transformative creations. The rhythmic pulse of African drums, once used to communicate across vast distances, became the heartbeat of countless musical genres.
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Kick off the summer with one of the largest street festivals in San Francisco, located in the bustling Cow Hollow neighborhood!
The two-day long Union Street Festival brings neighbors, locals and visitors alike to celebrate in the streets of San Francisco’s Marina District. Come celebrate local business, culture and community with live music, dance, food, local craft beers, cocktails and mocktails, plus family-friendly games and activities including the annual Waiter Relay Race, handcrafted goods, art, food and fun for ALL ages!
Plus, San Francisco’s very own San FranPsycho will be live screen printing official festival t-shirts featuring artwork by local artist Amos Goldbaum. It doesn’t get more local than this!
More about the Waiter Relay Race: This beloved Union Street tradition has been going strong for over two decades. Teams of servers from neighborhood bars and restaurants partner up to race up the hill—while balancing a serving tray full of drinks. It’s a high-energy, must-see event you won’t want to miss.
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Join us for a heartwarming celebration at the North Beach Mother’s Day Night Market in collaboration with Chinatown! Stroll along Grant Avenue between Vallejo and Filbert Street on Friday, May 9, 2025 from 5:00PM to 10:00PM for an evening filled with local treasures.
Discover unique arts and crafts, meet talented local merchants, and find that perfect Mother’s Day gift while enjoying fun activities and games for the whole family. This special night market brings together two vibrant neighborhoods to celebrate moms while supporting local businesses and strengthening community bonds. Come create memories with us!
Hello, Neighbor! You and everyone you know are invited to join us for the Seventh Annual AAPI Fest—a celebration of LOCAL Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) culture, creativity, and contributions! Hosted by Over the Fog, this family-friendly festival is more than just an event—it’s a gathering of community, a showcase of incredible talent and passions, and a space where we uplift and celebrate the rich culture that makes Daly City and the greater San Francisco Bay Area so special. Our mission is to foster understanding, appreciation, and joy through events, programs, and activities that highlight the beauty of AAPI culture, identity, and diversity. Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025
Location: Classic Bowling Center, Daly City Time: 2 PM – 6 PM
This year, we’re celebrating AAPI Heritage Month, graduation season, and even an early Mother’s Day—all while supporting local vendors, artists, and performers—your neighbors! Kids Zone – Fun games and activities for the little ones! Live Performances – Featuring incredible talent, including artists from our beloved local event, FNKO. FREE BOWLING – But hurry—pre-registration is required! This festival is a wonderful way to support local businesses, artists, and organizations while connecting with your community in a joyful, meaningful way. If you’re interested in hosting a booth, showcasing your artwork, performing, or getting involved, we’d love to hear from you! Know someone who would love to participate? Spread the word and invite them to join in! Questions? Don’t hesitate to reach out – we’d love to hear from you! We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
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From the blessing of the fleet in Racoon Straits to the parade of decorated boats this is a great day to get out on the Bay.
Come on out and decorate your boat for this traditional event. Before the start of the parade is the Blessing of the Fleet, at 10:30 am in Raccoon Strait, hosted by Corinthian Yacht Club. The parade begins at Noon and is led by the San Francisco fireboat St. Francis, so participating in the blessing and parade is possible. The “Blessing Boat” will be anchored in Raccoon Strait, come through from the backside, and then cruise on over to the San Francisco waterfront and join in on the fun.
Dating back to 1917 and organized by the Pacific Inter-Club Yacht Association, the parade runs just north of Anita Rock off the shore of Crissy Field in the Presidio, follows along the city front to first Fort Mason building east of the Marina Green.
The blessing tradition was added to the festivities in 1963 and known as the “Blessing of the Pleasure Craft”. The ritual was modeled on the age-old traditional blessings of vessels of working fishermen.
Anybody can enter a vessel in the parade free of charge (one does not have to be a yacht club member) as long they register beforehand and have a marine radio.
Each year a theme is selected and many boats decorated to the year’s theme. This year’s theme “Generations on the Bay” celebrates and honors the vivid historical generations of the San Francisco Bay! From the Gold Rush Era & Building of the Golden Gate Bridge to the Summer of Love, Music Mecca, the GoGo 90’s, Golden Decade of Sports and Tech Explosion – Pick Your Favorite “Generation” to Represent! The theme is open to many interpretations and skippers are encouraged to be creative. Some boats will fly flags and streamers or just join in the parade not decorated.
All are welcome. If you do not have a boat, join us on the official committee boat to get the most up-close view of the boats.
PARADE STARTS AT NOON
There is a category for everyone and prizes for:
Categories for Boats and Decor
There is a category for everyone and prizes for:
Classic and Historic Yachts Powerboats Decorated to Theme Sailboats Decorated to Theme Power or Sail Decorated by Juniors Flags & Streamers by Yacht Club Decorated Not to Theme Non-Decorated Boats
