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Wednesday, July 1

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Marin County Fair

11 AM – 11 PM·San Rafael, CA

Rides, Fair Treats, Concerts, and more… A family-friendly fair with daily events from July 1 – July 5, 2026.

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2026 Marin County Fair

11 AM – 11 PM·San Rafael, CA

Rides, Fair Treats, Concerts, and more. The Fair is open 11am – 11pm daily July 1 – July 5. Fireworks every night over the lagoon, competitive exhibits, film festival, food vendors.

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Thursday, July 2

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On Ellis Downtown Block Party ft. Adi Oasis

63 Ellis St, San Francisco

Get ready to vibe with Adi Oasis and good times at the coolest downtown block party around!

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Saturday, July 4

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Half Moon Bay’s Old Fashioned 4th of July Parade and Festival

Downtown Half Moon Bay, Half Moon Bay

Celebrate the 4th of July at Half Moon Bay's classic parade and festival - a fun-filled day of old-fashioned Americana!

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4th of July Chili Cook Off and Summer Festival

Mitchell Park, 600 East Meadow Drive, Palo Alto, CA 94303

Celebrate America's 250th anniversary at Palo Alto's beloved event. Enjoy chili tasting, live music, food trucks and games/activities for kids.

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Tuesday, July 7

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Tanabata/Star Festival Craft

3 PM – 4 PM·Vineland, San Jose

Join us for some craft fun as we celebrate the Japanese Star Festival (Tanabata)! We'll learn the Tanabata story, decorate paper lanterns, and make wish papers (tanzaku). All materials will be provided, while supplies last. This program has been generously sponsored by the Friends of the Vineland Branch Library. ADA Ac…

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Wednesday, July 8

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Make a Wish for Tanabata/Star Festival!

Vineland, San Jose

Write a wish on a wish paper (tanzaku) and add it to our bamboo grove for Tanabata, the Japanese Star Festival! Young children may be assisted by a parent/caregiver. Free. For all ages. Wish papers are available at the information desk any time during open hours. ADA Accommodation Requests

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Thursday, July 9

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Movies on the Square- BraveMaker Film Festival

8:30 PM·Redwood City, CA

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Saturday, July 11

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Lady Wray at YBG Festival

Yerba Buena Gardens, San Francisco

FREE concert - powerhouse soul singer in San Francisco, only at Yerba Buena Gardens Festival

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Annual Clay and Glass Festival at the Palo Alto Art Center

Palo Alto Art Center, 1313 Newell Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303

The Association of Clay & Glass Artists of California (ACGA) is excited to announce its Annual Clay and Glass Festival. A much-anticipated annual tradition, this vibrant festival will feature over 140 carefully juried clay and glass artists.

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47th Los Altos Arts & Wine Festival

Downtown Los Altos, Main and State Streets, Los Altos, CA

47TH ANNUAL LOS ALTOS ARTS & WINE FESTIVAL JULY 11th-12th, 2026 Saturday & Sunday, July 11-12, 2026 from 10am to 6pm each day. (Special opening night performance by The Houserockers, Saturday 5-7pm.) One of the most popular street festivals in the Bay Area returns to Downtown Los Altos for the 47th edition of the Los A…

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Potrero Hill STEAM Festival 2026

Potrero Hill Neighborhood House, San Francisco

Experience hands-on STEAM fun with art, science, technology, games, and family activities at the 2026 Potrero Hill STEAM Festival!

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Los Altos Arts & Wine Festival

10 AM – 6 PM·Downtown Los Altos | Main & State Streets

Showcasing the distinctive works of artists and craftspeople from around the United States, the Festival also features select vintages from local wineries as well as a wide variety of foods including Thai, Chinese, Mexican, and All-American favorites. The event offers all-day free concerts on two stages and entertainme…

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Golden Gate Bandshell: SF Free Folk Festival

12 PM·Golden Gate Bandshell, Music Concourse Drive, San Francisco

Come out to the Golden Gate Bandshell on Saturday, July 11 from noon to 5 pm for the SF Free Folk Festival

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Fratello Marionettes: Carnival of Animals

12 PM – 12:45 PM·Santa Teresa, Community Room, San Jose

Join us for a live performance where music and storytelling come together in a creative retelling of classic fairy tales. Saint-Saens’ fanciful score serves as a canvas upon which three classic storybook fairy tales are interwoven: “The Three Little Pigs”, “The Tortoise and the Hare”, and “The Ugly Duckling”. This prod…

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Sunday, July 12

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Annual Clay and Glass Festival at the Palo Alto Art Center

Palo Alto Art Center, 1313 Newell Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303

The Association of Clay & Glass Artists of California (ACGA) is excited to announce its Annual Clay and Glass Festival. A much-anticipated annual tradition, this vibrant festival will feature over 140 carefully juried clay and glass artists.

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Los Altos Arts and Wine Festival

88 Main St, Los Altos

Come chill at the Los Altos Arts and Wine Festival for great art, tasty wines, and good vibes!

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Los Altos Arts & Wine Festival

10 AM – 6 PM·Downtown Los Altos | Main & State Streets

One of the most popular street festivals in the Bay Area returns to Downtown Los Altos for the 47th edition, featuring works of artists, craftspeople, vintages from local wineries, and a wide variety of foods. Free all‑day concerts, family entertainment, and a Kidzone.

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ArtSEE Expression: The Big Top- Carnival Mask Creations

11 AM – 12 PM·Mitchell Park Library, Midtown Rom, Palo Alto

Join Sharvi D. in this teen-led art project! Step right up and transform into a carnival character! Using paper plates, vibrant feathers, and 3D materials, we’ll design festive masks inspired by the colors and excitement of the circus. Space and supplies are limited. Families are encouraged to come at the start of the…

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Stern Grove Festival

2 PM – 6 PM·Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco, CA 94102

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Thursday, July 16

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Inclusion Festival

Redwood City, CA

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Friday, July 17

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Open Sauce Technology & Creator Festival

10 AM – 2 PM·San Francisco Bay Area

An immersive Maker Faire revival featuring 500+ unique projects, homemade robots, backyard innovations, the newest maker tech, and a giant bear trap. Explore exhibits, meet creators like Vsauce, Hank Green, Maya Higa, and more, and enjoy a weekend of creativity for the whole family.

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Blues & Brews Festival Pre-Party

10 AM – 2 PM·Pleasant Hill, CA

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Open Sauce Technology & Creator Festival

10 AM – 10 AM·San Jose, CA

The Festival for People Who Make Things; July 17 · 18 · 19, 2026. Explore 500+ unique projects, homemade robots, backyard innovations, the newest maker tech, a giant bear trap, and more.

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San Francisco Jewish Film Festival

12 PM – 10 PM·JCCSF, 3200 California Street, San Francisco, CA

Rooted in a shared commitment to vibrant Jewish storytelling and cultural life, this collaboration kicks off the the largest Jewish cultural event in the Bay Area. Be a part of it.

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Obon Festival [Summer Reading 2026]

4 PM – 6 PM·Gilroy Library, Outside Plaza, Gilroy

Plant a seed, read, and celebrate Obon! Join us in our first Obon Festival, a Japanese festival honoring ancestors. We will have an exciting Taiko Drumming performance and Bon Odori dancing by Niseishin Daiko [ https://niseishindaiko.com/ ]. Children will also be able to make crafts, learn the traditional Obon dance, a…

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Saturday, July 18

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JRMF Math Festival at RAFT

Resource Area For Teaching - RAFT San Jose, San Jose

Join us July 18 for free, hands-on math games for the whole family. Drop in anytime, enjoy free snacks, and explore new puzzles each month.

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Jollof Festival - Oakland '26

811 Washington St, Oakland

A Celebration of Africa's Beloved Dish!

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Yerba Buena Gardens Reggae Festival

Yerba Buena Gardens, San Francisco

Feel the rhythm at Yerba Buena Gardens! Live reggae, local vendors, and community. Free outdoor festival, all ages.

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Fillmore Jazz Festival

10 AM – 6 PM·San Francisco, CA

Annual festival — check website for exact dates and details.

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Alameda County Fair

10 AM – 6 PM·East Bay, CA · Pleasanton

Annual festival — check website for exact dates and details.

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Jewish Film Institute presents San Francisco Jewish Film Festival 46 Fast Times at Ridgemont High Hollywood Does Abortion (with Rachel Bloom LIVE) Dust Bowls and Jewish Souls: Another Side of Woody Guthrie The Lonely Child

11 AM – 3 PM·San Francisco, CA

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Jewish Film Institute presents San Francisco Jewish Film Festival 46

11 AM – 3 PM·San Francisco, CA

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San Francisco Dance Film Festival

2 PM – 3:30 PM·1st Floor Program Room · Mountain View

Seating is limited. Registration is recommended. Walk-ins are also welcome. This diverse program brings together standout short films from the 2025 San Francisco Dance Film Festival , offering a dynamic snapshot of the creativity, craft, and global perspectives that defined the year. Spanning playful surrealism, intima…

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Baby Dragon Boat Festival

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM·Mitchell Park Library, Midtown Room, 1st Floor, Palo Alto

Note: This program has been rescheduled to Saturday, July 18 from Saturday, June 20. Celebrate this year's Dragon Boat Festival with some family fun! Families with babies and toddlers are invited to decorate their own cardboard "dragon boat" and then wear them for a race around our patio. We will provide cardboard boxe…

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Sunday, July 19

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Sugartown Festival 2026

850 Pomona St, Crockett

Get ready to dance, eat, and soak up the vibes at Sugartown Festival 2026—fun’s just around the corner!

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Cultural Unity in Wellness 2026 | Free Bay Area Family & Wellness Festival

455 E Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas

Enjoy a vibrant Bay Area festival with cultural performances, wellness experiences, delicious food, and family fun for all age.

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Pear Slices Festival 2026

10 AM – 2 PM·1110 La Avenida Street Suite A, Mountain View, CA 94043

The annual Pear Playwrights Guild is back for their 24th season of fresh Pear Slices! This beloved series has brought over 100 new works, all written by local writers to Pear's audiences. Who will make the cut this year, and enjoy the spotlight?

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Wednesday, July 22

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Kidchella: Children's Reading & Music Festival Series

11:15 AM – 2 PM·Danville, Danville Town Green, Danville

Get immersed in summer music and stories with Danville’s annual interactive children’s music and reading festival sure to have all young readers learning, exploring, and finding their voice through books, music, and art! Grab your picnic lunches and join us on the Danville Town Green! Wednesday, June 17 and Wednesday,…

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Totally Tubular Festival

6 PM – 7 PM·San Francisco, CA

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Totally Tubular Festival Thomas Dolby & The Lost Toy People, A Flock of Seagulls, Bow Wow Wow, The Producers, Animotion, The Escape Club, Tommy Tutone

6 PM – 10 PM·San Francisco, CA

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Saturday, July 25

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FREE: Filipino Fiesta Fest - Street Food, Music & Culture!

439 S 1st St, San Jose

Get ready to dive into vibrant Filipino vibes, tasty eats, and nonstop fun at the coolest one and only recurring fiesta around the bay area

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Fort Ross Festival

10 AM – 7:30 PM·Fort Ross State Historic Park, 19005 Coast Hwy, Jenner, CA 95450, USA · San Francisco

Visit Fort Ross for a full day of history, culture, music, demonstrations and more! Admission is free.

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Life in Space Festival | Exploratorium

11 AM – 4 PM·Exploratorium, Pier 15, San Francisco

Join us for a festive weekend of space science, discovery, and hands-on fun!

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Family Math Festival

1:30 PM – 3 PM·Hercules, Large Conference Room, Hercules

Kids & families, you're invited to the biggest math party around! Math doesn't need to be scary, hard or boring. Gather and explore math through puzzles and games. Play gives students the opportunity to take charge of their learning, grow from their mistakes, and have fun at the same time. Julia Robinson Mathematics Fe…

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Climate Carnival

3 PM – 4:30 PM·West Valley, Front Patio, San Jose

Join us on our outdoor patio for the Climate Carnival! Children and families are welcome to play handmade carnival games made using reclaimed wood and renewable energy. The games suit all skill levels and draw in kids of all ages while prompting climate questions and discussions. Most games are suitable for 2-4 players…

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Fiesta del Mariachi

5 PM – 10:30 PM·1700 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose, CA

Join us at the Mexican Heritage Plaza for a celebration that transcends age and honors our shared heritage. Authentic flavors, artisanal market, regional dance, and performances by Mariachi groups make this family‑friendly event.

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Sunday, July 26

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Math Festival

3 PM – 4 PM·Alviso, Community Room 5050 N. 1st Street San Jose, CA 95002, San Jose

This program was brought to you by the San Jose Legacy Youth Foundation. Part of the STEM Sundays Programming at Alviso Branch Library. The Julia Robinson Math Festival is an event that provides students with fun and meaningful math experiences to develop their mathematical confidence, joy, and problem solving skills.…

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Thursday, July 30

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Summer Puppetry Festival: Tommy's Space Adventure

Menlo Park Library, 800 Alma St., Menlo Park, CA 94025

Our 9th Annual Summer Puppetry Festival continues, with a wacky, spaced-out comedy adventure!

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Summer Learning Finale: Fratello Marionettes presents Carnival of the Animals

3 PM – 4 PM·Almaden, Community Room, San Jose

Join us at Almaden Branch library to celebrate a Summer Learning finale! Saint-Saens’ fanciful score serves as a canvas upon which three classic storybook fairy tales are interwoven: “The Three Little Pigs”, “The Tortoise and the Hare”, and “The Ugly Duckling”. This production is performed without dialog, allowing the…

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KDC: Kids Dance Carnival

6:30 PM – 7:30 PM·Rinconada Library, Embarcadero Room, Palo Alto

Join us for KDC Palo Alto 2026! Come get moving and grooving at this kid-centered dance party. We'll be dancing with bubbles, jamming with glow sticks, and making a collaborative art piece. Come decked out in neon, sequins, glow-in-the-dark, kandi bracelets/necklaces, and colorful costumes. Bring your own light up and…

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Saturday, August 1

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Fiesta en el Parque

Presidio Tunnel Tops, San Francisco

Join us for a family-friendly Fiesta in the Presidio!

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Space Week Festival – Day 1

10 AM – 4:30 PM·Chabot Space & Science (events) · Oakland

Day 1 - Saturday $24 Adults, $19 Youth, Seniors and Students, Members Free Buy Tickets Prepare for liftoff at the Space Week Festival! Gather your crew and enjoy […] \n

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Cotati Accordion Festival

10 AM – 2 PM·Cotati, CA

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Space Week Festival – Day 1

10 AM – 4:30 PM·Chabot Space & Science Center · Oakland

Day 1 – Saturday $24 Adults, $19 Youth, Seniors and Students, Members Free Buy Tickets Prepare for liftoff at the Space Week Festival! Gather your crew and enjoy a celebration of exploration, discovery, and the wonders of the universe! Chat with an astronaut, learn more about NASA’s Artemis missions, and try your hand…

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Cotati Accordion Festival

10 AM – 2 PM·La Plaza Park, Cotati, CA

Experience accordion music in the park with free parking and shuttle service for children and seniors. The festival is family-friendly and includes performances by local accordionists.

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Fremont Festival of the Arts

10 AM·Fremont, CA

Join us the weekend of Saturday and Sunday, August 1 & 2 for the Fremont Festival of the Arts, from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm in Downtown Fremont. The event is produced by the the Fremont Chamber of Commerce.

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Festival Mosaic Orchestra Concert

7:30 PM – 9:30 PM·Performing Arts Center San Luis Obispo, 1 Grand Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA 93407 · Berkeley

Hosted by: Central Coast Cal Alumni ChapterRegistration:https://www.instagram.com/p/DV82DzmAmVR/ (https://www.instagram.com/p/DV82DzmAmVR/)This is a CAA chapter event. Please contact the event host directly with any event-specific questions. For general questions about alumni chapters, contact chapters@alumni.berkeley.…

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Sunday, August 2

Space Week Festival – Day 2

10 AM – 4:30 PM·Chabot Space & Science Center · Oakland

Day 2 – Sunday $24 Adults, $19 Youth, Seniors and Students, Members Free Buy Tickets Prepare for liftoff at the Space Week Festival! Gather your crew and enjoy a celebration of exploration, discovery, and the wonders of the universe! Chat with an astronaut, learn more about NASA’s Artemis missions, and try your hand at…

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Fremont Festival of the Arts

10 AM·Fremont, CA

Join us the weekend of Saturday and Sunday, August 1 & 2 for the Fremont Festival of the Arts, from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm in Downtown Fremont. The event is produced by the the Fremont Chamber of Commerce.

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Space Week Festival – Day 2

10 AM – 4:30 PM·Chabot Space & Science (events) · Oakland

Day 2 - Sunday $24 Adults, $19 Youth, Seniors and Students, Members Free Buy Tickets Prepare for liftoff at the Space Week Festival! Gather your crew and enjoy […] \n

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