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We reviewed 550+ Bay Area event sources to pick the 6 best things to do in the Bay Area this weekend (Aug 14–16). Updated daily.

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Our best picks: things to do in the Bay Area this weekend (Aug 14–16)

Sunday, August 16

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Beat the Heat at Brushy Peak

8 AM·Brushy Peak, Livermore

BRUSHY PEAK - Join a naturalist on a hike in Brushy Peak to see how some animals and plants adapt to the hot August weather. Wear sturdy shoes and be prepared for moderate hills on this 3-mile loop along exposed dirt and gravel trails. 8-10am, Sunday, August 16th Distance of Hike: 3 miles Elevation Change: 0 - 500 ft T…

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Family Pride Weekend

10 AM – 4 PM·Children's Fairyland · Oakland

Enjoy family-friendly PRIDE celebrations at the Park! Face painting, arts & crafts, live performances, and more! — Shine with PRIDE at Fairyland Family-friendly PRIDE fun with a dash of fairy dust and a whole lot of love! Join us for two joyful days of family-friendly Pride celebrations, featuring colorful crafts, comm…

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Bay Area International Deaf Dance Festival

12 PM – 4 PM·Presidio Trust · San Francisco

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Oakland Pride Festival

12 PM – 6 PM·Oakland Public Library

Join Oakland Public Library in downtown Oakland for a full day of celebration. More than a single event, Oakland Pride reflects the city's culture, resilience, and creativity with a vibrant parade, local artists, and community programming. Pride is rooted in connection, health, and inclusion while supporting LGBTQ+ Oak…

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Shakespeare in the Park- Antony and Cleopatra

6 PM·Red Morton Park- Valota Road, 752 Valota Road Redwood City, California 94061

Shakespeare in the Park 2026 Antony and Cleopatra Schedule subject to change. Saturdays & Sundays, August 15-30, 2026 6:00 pm-7:30 pm Location: Red Morton Park, Valota Road side, 1455 Madison Ave, Redwood City- map Since its founding in 1983, SF Shakespeare Festival’s Free Shakespeare in the Park has made the words and…

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Night Shift: A Bat Watch Evening

7:15 PM·Sunol, Sunol

SUNOL - As the sun sets over Sunol, the night shift begins! Join us for a magical evening watching local bats emerge from their bat houses and take flight on their nightly hunt. Discover why these fascinating creatures are some of nature's most incredible neighbors. Pack a picnic and enjoy it before the start of the pr…

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