Spring cultural festival season (Lunar New Year / neighborhood melas)
Key Questions
When and where is the San Jose Day Festival?
The 8th Annual San José Day Festival returns April 8–12 with five days of free outdoor events celebrating the city's culture, art, and music in downtown San Jose. It is multigenerational and accessible.
What is offered at the Berkeley Public Health Fair?
On April 10, Berkeley hosts a free public health resources fair providing vaccinations for children and adults, groceries, and garden activities. It aims to raise awareness about public health.
What is the Potrero Hill Big Wheel race?
Hundreds participate in San Francisco's annual Easter Bring Your Own Big Wheel race in Potrero Hill. It is a fun, thrilling event suitable for kids with strollers and families.
What are Mimouna events in the Bay Area?
Mimouna events on April 9-11 celebrate the end of Passover for Jews of Moroccan descent with music, dance, and sweets at locations including SF, SJ, Belmont, and Marin JCC. They are family-friendly.
Is there a free outdoor SF Opera performance?
SF Opera presents 'Bohème Out of the Box,' a free outdoor condensed version of Puccini’s La Bohème. It is part of spring cultural events in San Francisco.
When are Holocaust Remembrance Day events in the Bay Area?
Events commemorating survivors and victims of the Holocaust are scheduled across the Bay Area from April 12-19. Jewish organizations host various programs.
What is Oakland First Fridays?
Oakland First Fridays returns with a focus on healing, featuring art, music, and community activities. It is a neighborhood mela-style event.
What is the San Jose Common Ground Festival?
The San Jose Common Ground music and craft festival is a multi-date event with local artists, makers, musicians, and small businesses. It is family-oriented in South Bay.
Bay Area spring wave: San Jose Food Truck Fest Apr11-13 South Bay multigen; Berkeley Public Health Fair Apr10 free vax/groceries/garden; San Jose Day Festival Apr8-12 free downtown art/music; Potrero Hill Big Wheel/Sebastopol nursery/Oakland First Fridays/Common Ground/SF Family House/SF JAZZ/PEBCC/SF Opera + Mimouna Apr9-11 SF/SJ/Belmont/Marin JCC music/dance/sweets/Passover Berkeley Magnes/SJ Rosicrucian exhibits multigen; Holocaust Apr12-19; free museums/YBG/SFPL/La Peña/Cirque. Outreach/verify kid/stroller/ADA/parking new/priors.