Bay Area Arts & Family Events
Key Questions
What is the Temescal Street Fair and when is it happening?
The Temescal Street Fair takes place on July 11 in Oakland along Telegraph Avenue. It is a free, family-friendly event featuring music, food, a kids zone, art, and is expected to draw over 15,000 attendees.
When and where is the San Jose Obon Festival?
The San Jose Obon Festival runs July 11-12 in Japantown. It is a family-friendly Japanese cultural event known for its record number of dancers performing traditional Obon Odori.
What events are featured at Pacific Feats Festival 5?
Pacific Feats Festival 5 occurs July 11-12 at the Palace of Fine Arts. It highlights Pacific Islander culture through music, food, and family-friendly activities.
When does the San Francisco Jewish Film Festival take place?
The San Francisco Jewish Film Festival runs from July 16 to August 2 at venues including the Castro Theatre, JCCSF, and Piedmont Theatre. It includes film screenings and community Shabbat gatherings across multiple weekends.
What is the San Francisco Art Book Fair and is it free?
The San Francisco Art Book Fair is scheduled for July 23-26 and is free to attend. It features 160 exhibitors, workshops, and after-hours sound performances and is family-friendly.
Where can I find Bay Area Open Studios during National Craft Weekend?
Bay Area Open Studios occur July 18-19 across SF, East Bay, North Bay, and South Bay. Visitors can explore free, family-friendly studios showcasing woodworking, jewelry, quilting, glass-blowing, and other crafts.
Is the Hayward Farmers Market recurring and what does it offer?
The Hayward Farmers Market is a recurring Saturday event in the East Bay. It includes a community incubation program and opportunities to grab bites from vendors like Maldoni's Cafe.
Are there family-friendly Bastille Day celebrations in the Bay Area?
Bastille Day falls on July 14, with family-friendly French-style celebrations planned on the surrounding weekend. Events include lively street festivities across the region.
July 4th weekend events winding down. Today (July 5) final day for: Fillmore Jazz Festival day 2 (free, family-friendly), Alameda County Fair final day, Marin County Fair final day, Inner Sunset Farmers Market (9am-1pm). Stern Grove Festival: Major Lazer occurred today. Bank of America Museums on Us free weekend (July 4-5) offers free admission to participating museums today. Golden Gate Bridge fireworks concluded last night. 49 Beams of Light ended. Grateful Dead exhibit continues. Free outdoor movies in Union Square. Marin family roundup: Roy's Redwoods, pool obstacle course, Circus Bella, Sausalito Art & Harbor Days, berry picking. Stanford Jazz Festival ongoing. Serpentine Pavilion outdoor sports hub. Temescal Street Fair — free East Bay event with art, food, and music, family-friendly and outdoor, likely upcoming or recurring. Summer Fun on the 4th at Jack London Square (Oakland) — free family event yesterday. South City 4th of July Parade and Picnic — free family event yesterday. Additional options from DoTheBay: 'Forget the Fourth Fest' at Stay Gold, 'Bay Bridges Day Party' at Crybaby, ongoing exhibits. Newly added: San Jose Obon Festival (July 11-12) — family-friendly Japanese cultural festival in Japantown with record Obon Odori dancers. Pacific Feats Festival 5 at Palace of Fine Arts (July 11-12) — Pacific Islander culture, music, food, family-friendly. San Francisco Frozen Film Festival (July 15-19) — 20th anniversary, LGBTQ-friendly, outdoor screenings at Crossing Outdoor Cinema, opening night at The Lost Church. San Francisco Art Book Fair (July 23-26) — free, family-friendly, 160 exhibitors, workshops, after-hours sound performances. Next weekend (July 10-12) events: Bad Bunny laser show at The Tech Interactive (San Jose) and LatinaGeeks Day in Silicon Valley (family-friendly, tech-focused). Also, Bay Area Open Studios during National Craft Weekend (July 18-19) — curated list of free, family-friendly open studios across SF, East Bay, North Bay, South Bay featuring woodworking, jewelry, quilting, glass-blowing, etc. Newly added: Hayward Farmers Market (Saturdays) — recurring East Bay market with community incubation program. Also, SF Hash Week (July 7-13) — cannabis culture festival with events across the city. Rosalía concert at Chase Center on Monday July 6. Civic Center Soundtrack ongoing weekdays. Bastille Day (July 14) may have family-friendly celebrations on surrounding weekend. Newly added: SF Jewish Film Festival (July 16–Aug 2) — major cultural event at Castro Theatre, JCCSF, and Piedmont Theatre, with community Shabbat gatherings; spans multiple weekends, notable for film and cultural programming. Newly added: Temescal Street Fair (July 11) — free, family-friendly street fair in Oakland on Telegraph Ave with music, food, kids zone, 15k+ attendees. Also noted: Midsummer Mozart Festival (July 24-27) — classical music series in Berkeley, Sonoma, Santa Clara, Cazadero.