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Bay Area Book Festival
Berkeley - FREE
May 29 - May 31
Bring the family for a two-day festival celebrating the world of books in downtown Berkeley. Readers and writers can discuss books, and authors are available to take questions and sign your favorites. A Family Fun Zone has author booths, games, arts and crafts, and scavenger hunts. The literacy marketplace features a bookstore, writing programs, book art, and a youth expo, hosting award-winning YA, middle-grade, and picture book authors. Website
Redwood Mountain Faire
Felton
May 30 & May 31
The annual fair is at Roaring Camp, bringing together music on two stages for families with kids of all ages. Activities include arts and crafts, kids' activities, food and beverages from local breweries, and live music. Website
San Mateo County Fair
San Mateo
June 5 - June 14
The San Mateo County Fair has carnival games, pig races, a petting zoo, fair food like funnel cakes and popcorn, and so many more activities for the whole family. Live music every night, as well as free kids' activities and exhibits for everyone to enjoy. Special days include Family Pride Day, Pacific Islanders Day, and Dia de Feria. Website
San Leandro Cherry Festival
San Leandro - FREE
June 6
The Cherry Festival is a San Leandro tradition! Enjoy live music from all genres, a parade, games (there is even a Fun Zone), local vendor booths, and tons of food at the Cherry Mart. Bakers can also enter the cherry pie contest for a chance to win the "Best Cherry Pie in the Cherry City." Website
Festa Italiana
San Francisco - FREE
June 6 & 7
The 2-day festival celebrates all things Italy with food, drinks, music, culture, and even the running of the 102nd Statuto Race. Activities include a pizza toss demonstration by 13-time World Champion Tony Gemignani of Tony's Pizza in North Beach, a performance by a symphony of accordions, wine tasting, music from Moreno Fruzzetti and others, and a Kids Corner with tarantella dancing and face painting. Website
Union Street Festival
San Francisco - FREE
June 6 & 7
One of the oldest summer festivals in the Bay Area, the 2-day Union Street Festival in the Cow Hollow District draws families of all ages for more than arts and crafts. Families can enjoy food and drinks from local vendors, hear live music, engage in kid-friendly activities, and more. Website
77th Annual Solano County Fair
Vallejo
June 11 - 14
The Solano County Fair brings games, horse races, fair food, and so many activities for the whole family for 4 days in June. Exhibits include animals and art, as well as rides and live entertainment. Website
Alameda County Fair
Alameda
June 19 - July 12
There are so many things happening at the Alameda County Fair that you don't want to miss. New rides, events, activities, games, concerts, food, horse racing, movies on the lawn, and nightly drone light shows. Website
Point Richmond Summer Music Festival
Point Richmond - FREE
June 12 - September 11
Point Richmond is hosting a concert in the park series in downtown Point Richmond every second Friday, from June through September. Enjoy Bluegrass, Folk, and Zydeco music for the whole family. Website
Stern Grove Festival
San Francisco - FREE
June 14 - August 16
Bring a blanket and lawn chair to enjoy free music in San Francisco for the whole family. With a mission to bring live music that is accessible to all, every weekend brings a different band to play for the Bay Area community. There is also a KidZone where kids can do art, get their faces painted, hear a story and watch a puppet show. Website
Foster City 4th of July Celebration
Foster City - FREE
July 4
The City of Foster City will again postpone the Fourth of July fireworks show in 2026. A variety of daytime events to celebrate the holiday will still take place in and around Leo Ryan Park on Saturday, July 4 – including the Rotary Club pancake breakfast, live music performances, and Family & Dog Parade – but programming will end at 4 p.m. Website
Redwood City 4th of July Parade & Drone Show
Redwood City - FREE
July 4
Go big on the 4th of July and celebrate with a day of activities in downtown Redwood City. There's a massive parade (the largest in the Bay Area) as well as a festival, pancake breakfast, and a drone show. Website
Half Moon Bay Ol' Fashioned 4th of July Parade & Block Party
Half Moon Bay - FREE
July 4
In its 54th year hosting the incredible 4th of July Pancake Breakfast, Parade, and Block Party, this event is a day full of fun for the whole family. There will be marching bands, pets parading, sports teams, and even the famous "Sitting Marching Band" playing all the patriotic songs. Website
Napa Town and Country Fair
Napa
August 6 - 9
Head over to the Napa Town and Country Fair for live music, great fair food, carnival games, art installations, a kids' zone, play area, livestock exhibits, dance parties, and so much more over four days. Website
Sonoma County Fair
Santa Rosa
August 7 - 16
Bring the whole family for a day of fun at the Sonoma County Fair. Enjoy carnival games, rides, a kids' area, barnyard animals, horse racing, live music, and plenty of fair food. Website
33nd Annual Pistahan Parade and Festival
San Francisco - FREE
August 8 & 9
Fun for the entire family, Yerba Buena Garden is hosting the Pistahan Parade and Festival to celebrate Filipino culture. Activities include hands-on cultural experiences in eight pavilions, featuring art, food, dance, health, heritage, innovation, sports and tavern. Website
Palo Alto Festival of the Arts
Palo Alto - FREE
August 22 & 23
The Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce is hosting its family-friendly festival on Saturday and Sunday. Attendees can enjoy more than 250 arts and crafts displays, street painters, a kids' art studio, entertainment, food, and beverages. Website
Santa Cruz County Fair
Watsonville
September 16 - 20
A county fair with ocean air, the Santa Cruz County Fair is back and ready to greet guests of all ages. Get ready for carnival games, rides, livestock shows, education days, and great fair food. Website
Pacific Coast Fog Fest
Pacifica - FREE
September 26 & 27
Celebrate the beauty of the Pacific Coast at Pacifica's Fog Fest with a parade, marching band, arts and crafts, food, live music, and a ton of activities for the whole family. Website