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Events · May 2026 · 260 stories

Golden Gate Park's Sunday Roller Disco Is Back — Skates Optional, Sunscreen Not

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Sundays at Golden Gate Park, the roller disco near the Bandshell runs through the afternoon — free to attend, open to…

Golden Gate ParkMay 24, 2026

Late May in SF: Block Parties, a World Premiere, and a Concert Run Worth Catching

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The last week of May is stacked. SF closes out the month with a world premiere theatrical production, free…

May 24, 2026

Marshall Beach: The Golden Gate View That Requires Actual Effort

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Any day, dawn to dusk, Marshall Beach in the Presidio gives you a full-frame shot of the Golden Gate Bridge from the…

PresidioMay 24, 2026

Muir Beach Volunteer Firefighters' BBQ Turns 52 — Cross the Bridge for This One

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Once a year, the Muir Beach Volunteer Fire Department throws open the Pelican Inn lawn and feeds a few hundred people…

May 24, 2026

Free Yoga on the Great Highway, Every Sunday — No Mat, No Problem

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Sundays on the Great Highway, the city runs a free outdoor yoga session as part of its recurring "Sundays at the Beach"…

Outer SunsetMay 24, 2026

Union Square's Recurring Plaza Events: Red Umbrellas, Sunday Hangouts, and What's Actually Happening Down There

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Weekends at Union Square Plaza, the open hardscape in front of the Dewey Monument at Geary and Powell, host a rotating…

Union SquareMay 24, 2026

Lindy in the Park Is Free, Weekly, and Probably Better Than Your Sunday Plans

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Sundays at 11am, the paved area near 6th Avenue and Fulton in Golden Gate Park fills up with swing dancers doing Lindy…

Golden Gate ParkMay 24, 2026

Manny's Trash Cleanup: Free Fries, $1 Beer, and a Block That Needs It

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Check the SFFuncheap listing for the confirmed date and time — Manny's Neighborhood Trash Cleanup is a recurring…

May 24, 2026

SF Memorial Day Bar Crawl Returns for 2026

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Memorial Day weekend, the SF Bar Crawl hits the city's bar corridor — exact start time and check-in location to be…

May 24, 2026

Memorial Day Weekend: 50 Free Walking Tours and a Disco Night Worth Your Saturday

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Saturday–Monday, May 23–25, 2026 | Citywide + TBD venue | Free (tours) / ticketed (disco) SF City Guides runs its…

May 23, 2026

Kittens Available Now: Sunnyvale Petco Adoption Event Saturday

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Saturday from 10am to 2pm, Petco at 160 E El Camino Real in Sunnyvale is hosting a walk-in cat adoption event.

May 23, 2026

Oakland's Free Comedy Fest Returns for Memorial Day Weekend — Two Days, No Cover

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Saturday and Sunday, May 24–25, Oakland hosts the Memorial Day Weekend Free Comedy Fest, a two-day outdoor comedy event…

May 23, 2026

The Marin Flea Market That Started as a Pandemic Clothing Sale and Never Stopped

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Sunday mornings in Marin, a flea market that grew out of a pandemic-era clothing swap has turned into a legitimate stop…

May 23, 2026

Cal Academy Nightlife: What the Plus Ticket Actually Gets You

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Thursdays starting at 6pm, the California Academy of Sciences in Golden Gate Park runs its adults-only Nightlife series…

Inner SunsetMay 23, 2026

Afrodancehall Worldwide Carnival SF: The Series That Moves Between Venues

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The Afrodancehall Worldwide Carnival Series lands in San Francisco for another installment blending Afrobeats…

May 23, 2026

The Whale's Tail Beer Garden Opens for Summer at Golden Gate Park

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Memorial Day weekend, May 23–25, the Whale's Tail Beer and Wine Garden reopens for its summer season inside Golden Gate…

Golden Gate ParkMay 23, 2026

Circus Bella Is Teaching Juggling for Free at Union Square

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Union Square Plaza is hosting free juggling lessons from Circus Bella — check SFFuncheap for the confirmed date and…

Union SquareMay 23, 2026

Carnaval SF Returns to the Mission With Parade, Stages, and a Lime Deal

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Memorial Day weekend, the Mission District hosts Carnaval SF, the largest Latin cultural celebration in Northern…

Mission DistrictMay 23, 2026

Rail Fair at Ardenwood: Three Days of Working Trains and Steam-Era Hardware

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Friday through Sunday, May 23–25, Ardenwood Historic Farm in Fremont hosts its annual Rail Fair, running 10am–4pm each…

May 23, 2026

50+ Free Walking Tours This Memorial Day Weekend, No Reservation Required

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All three days of Memorial Day weekend — Saturday May 23 through Monday May 25, 2026 — SF City Guides runs 50-plus free…

CitywideMay 23, 2026

Occidental Flea Market Returns for Its 4th-Saturday Run

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The fourth Saturday of each month from May through August, Occidental Flea Market sets up in the Outer Sunset.

Outer SunsetMay 23, 2026

Four SF Comedy Shows Worth Your Weekend, One Is Free All Four Days

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Memorial Day Weekend, May 22–25, SF's free outdoor Comedy Festival runs four days across the city — no ticket, no…

Civic CenterMay 22, 2026

Presidio Hike for the Laid-Off: Fresh Air, No Pitch Decks

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Tuesday at 10:30am, a loose recurring hiking group meets at the Presidio for a trail walk aimed at people between jobs.

PresidioMay 22, 2026

Point Reyes This Memorial Day Weekend: Wind, Elk, and a Trail Worth Finishing

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Any day this Memorial Day weekend, Point Reyes National Seashore opens at sunrise — the Bear Valley Visitor Center is…

May 22, 2026