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Saturday, April 26

41st Annual Cupertino Cherry Blossom Festival 2025 (April 26-27)
Saturday, April 26 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Cupertino Memorial Park (Stevens Creek)
41st Annual Cupertino Cherry Blossom Festival 2025 (April 26-27)

The 41st Cupertino Cherry Blossom Festival is coming to the Cupertino Memorial Park on April 26-27, 2025. Enjoy free admission and free parking. An award-winning Bay Area festival showcasing Japanese arts, crafts, culture and traditions returns to the Memorial Park for the 41st year. Please ...

Sunday, April 27

41st Annual Cupertino Cherry Blossom Festival 2025 (April 26-27)
Sunday, April 27 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Cupertino Memorial Park (Stevens Creek)
41st Annual Cupertino Cherry Blossom Festival 2025 (April 26-27)

The 41st Cupertino Cherry Blossom Festival is coming to the Cupertino Memorial Park on April 26-27, 2025. Enjoy free admission and free parking. An award-winning Bay Area festival showcasing Japanese arts, crafts, culture and traditions returns to the Memorial Park for the 41st year. Please ...

Friday, May 2

South First Fridays Art Walk (San Jose)
Friday, May 2 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | SoFA District (San Jose)
South First Fridays Art Walk (San Jose)

Join an eclectic evening of arts and culture in downtown San Jose’s SoFA district (and beyond) every first Friday of the month. Please note that South First Fridays is typically canceled in July and January due to the holidays. South First Fridays hours depend on ...Monthly

Saturday, May 3

Santa Cruz Mountain Mushroom Festival
Saturday, May 3 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: $50*
*Kids 12 and under are free
| Roaring Camp
Santa Cruz Mountain Mushroom Festival
Grab your tickets now for this epic weekend of Mushroom Fun
Bank of America’s “Museums On Us” Free Museum Weekend (2025)
Bank of America's "Museums On Us" Free Museum Weekend (2025)

Holders of Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, or U. S. Trust cardholders (credit cards and debit cards) get free admission to eight Bay Area museums, two Sacramento museums and to more than 225 cultural institutions nationwide, for the first full weekend each month including the de ...Monthly

Sunday, May 4

Bank of America’s “Museums On Us” Free Museum Weekend (2025)
Bank of America's "Museums On Us" Free Museum Weekend (2025)

Holders of Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, or U. S. Trust cardholders (credit cards and debit cards) get free admission to eight Bay Area museums, two Sacramento museums and to more than 225 cultural institutions nationwide, for the first full weekend each month including the de ...Monthly

Free Comic Book Day 2025 (San Francisco + Bay Area)
Sunday, May 4 – All Day | Cost: FREE | All Over the Bay Area
Free Comic Book Day 2025 (San Francisco + Bay Area)
Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) is the biggest event in the comic book industry—a single day when participating comic book specialty shops across North America and around the world give away comic books absolutely free to anyone who comes into their shops! Every year, on ...
The Googler Orchestra: “May the Force Be with You” Free Concert in the Park (Sunnyvale)
Sunday, May 4 – 1:30 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*The concert is free and does not require tickets. Parking at Baylands Park does cost $6.
| Sunnyvale Baylands Park
The Googler Orchestra: "May the Force Be with You" Free Concert in the Park (Sunnyvale)
Join the Bay Area Googler Orchestra on a galactic adventure at our free concert this Star Wars Day (May 4th, 2025) at Baylands Park in Sunnyvale! The program for the concert includes: Richard Wagner – The Ride of the Valkyries Overture Frederic Chopin – Funeral March from Piano ...
Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower | 2025
Sunday, May 4 – 11:59 pm - Ends at 5:30 am | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Bay Area
Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower | 2025
The Eta Aquarids will be active between April 19 – May 28, 2025 with its peak expected on the night of May 4 and predawn hours of May 5. Thankfully, for 2025, there should be minimal interference from the moonlight. Eta Aquarid meteors are known for their ...

Sunday, May 11

Free Bay Area Rose Gardens Open for Mother’s Day (2025)
Sunday, May 11 – All Day | Cost: FREE | All Over the Bay Area
Free Bay Area Rose Gardens Open for Mother's Day (2025)
It’s Mother’s Day! Treat your favorite mom to a wonderful day amongst the roses and perhaps bring a picnic. Rose Gardens of the Bay Area Here’s a list of free rose gardens all over the Bay Area: Can’t make it on Mother’s Day on May 11, 2025? Don’t ...

Saturday, May 17

Campbell’s 2025 Free “Boogie” Music Festival (May 17-18)
Saturday, May 17 – 10:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission, varying costs for food, drinks, etc.
| Downtown Campbell
Campbell's 2025 Free "Boogie" Music Festival (May 17-18)
46th Annual Boogie: Campbell’s Music Festival Saturday, May 17th 10am-6pm Sunday, May 18th 10am-5pm Along East Campbell Avenue in Downtown Campbell Chosen as one of the South Bay’s Best Music Festivals by Silicon Valley Metro Readers multiple years running, Boogie Campbell’s Music Festival is two jam-packed days of live ...
Human vs. AI Tech Fair & Film Festival
Saturday, May 17 – 11:00 am - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission. RSVP at https://www.sparknify.com/2025-techfair
| Plug and Play Tech Center
Human vs. AI Tech Fair & Film Festival
Experience a high-energy, hands-on celebration where cutting-edge technology meets human creativity. Engage with groundbreaking ideas, interactive exhibits, and a vibrant atmosphere filled with excitement. Step into the future and celebrate the power of innovation in a way that is engaging, inspiring, and unforgettable! AI vs. Human ...

Sunday, May 18

1st Ever “Redwoods Festival” Sempervirens Fund’s 125th Anniversary (Roaring Camp)
Sunday, May 18 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free tickets, parking fee charged and reservation recommended
| Roaring Camp
1st Ever "Redwoods Festival" Sempervirens Fund’s 125th Anniversary (Roaring Camp)
Join Sempervirens Fund for their historic first-ever Redwoods Festival on May 18, 2025 from 1-4pm at enchanting Roaring Camp in Felton! Immerse yourself in a once-in-a-lifetime celebration as California’s oldest land trust marks 125 years of protecting majestic redwood forests. Wander beneath ancient giants while ...

Friday, June 6

South First Fridays Art Walk (San Jose)
Friday, June 6 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | SoFA District (San Jose)
South First Fridays Art Walk (San Jose)

Join an eclectic evening of arts and culture in downtown San Jose’s SoFA district (and beyond) every first Friday of the month. Please note that South First Fridays is typically canceled in July and January due to the holidays. South First Fridays hours depend on ...Monthly

Saturday, June 7

Bank of America’s “Museums On Us” Free Museum Weekend (2025)
Bank of America's "Museums On Us" Free Museum Weekend (2025)

Holders of Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, or U. S. Trust cardholders (credit cards and debit cards) get free admission to eight Bay Area museums, two Sacramento museums and to more than 225 cultural institutions nationwide, for the first full weekend each month including the de ...Monthly

Sunday, June 8

Bank of America’s “Museums On Us” Free Museum Weekend (2025)
Bank of America's "Museums On Us" Free Museum Weekend (2025)

Holders of Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, or U. S. Trust cardholders (credit cards and debit cards) get free admission to eight Bay Area museums, two Sacramento museums and to more than 225 cultural institutions nationwide, for the first full weekend each month including the de ...Monthly

Thursday, June 19

Free National Parks Day: Muir Woods & Yosemite for Juneteenth 2025
Free National Parks Day: Muir Woods & Yosemite for Juneteenth 2025

Sometimes you’ve just got to get away from it all and clear your head with the peace and serenity of a national park. On certain “fee-free” days throughout the year, enjoy free entry to all national parks and monuments including Muir Woods and Yosemite National Park, and free ...

Saturday, July 5

Bank of America’s “Museums On Us” Free Museum Weekend (2025)
Bank of America's "Museums On Us" Free Museum Weekend (2025)

Holders of Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, or U. S. Trust cardholders (credit cards and debit cards) get free admission to eight Bay Area museums, two Sacramento museums and to more than 225 cultural institutions nationwide, for the first full weekend each month including the de ...Monthly

Sunday, July 6

Bank of America’s “Museums On Us” Free Museum Weekend (2025)
Bank of America's "Museums On Us" Free Museum Weekend (2025)

Holders of Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, or U. S. Trust cardholders (credit cards and debit cards) get free admission to eight Bay Area museums, two Sacramento museums and to more than 225 cultural institutions nationwide, for the first full weekend each month including the de ...Monthly

Friday, July 25

Gilroy Garlic Festival 2025 (July 25-27)
Friday, July 25 – All Day | Cost: TBA*
*2025 pricing hasn't been announced yet (as of 4/1/25)
| Gilroy Gardens
Gilroy Garlic Festival 2025 (July 25-27)

Gilroy’s most famous event is making a comeback. After a six-year absence, the Gilroy Garlic Festival is set to return from July 25–27, 2025, at a new location—Gilroy Gardens. This marks a fresh chapter for the beloved festival, which has long been a cornerstone of ...

Saturday, July 26

Gilroy Garlic Festival 2025 (July 25-27)
Saturday, July 26 – All Day | Cost: TBA*
*2025 pricing hasn't been announced yet (as of 4/1/25)
| Gilroy Gardens
Gilroy Garlic Festival 2025 (July 25-27)

Gilroy’s most famous event is making a comeback. After a six-year absence, the Gilroy Garlic Festival is set to return from July 25–27, 2025, at a new location—Gilroy Gardens. This marks a fresh chapter for the beloved festival, which has long been a cornerstone of ...

Sunday, July 27

Gilroy Garlic Festival 2025 (July 25-27)
Sunday, July 27 – All Day | Cost: TBA*
*2025 pricing hasn't been announced yet (as of 4/1/25)
| Gilroy Gardens
Gilroy Garlic Festival 2025 (July 25-27)

Gilroy’s most famous event is making a comeback. After a six-year absence, the Gilroy Garlic Festival is set to return from July 25–27, 2025, at a new location—Gilroy Gardens. This marks a fresh chapter for the beloved festival, which has long been a cornerstone of ...

Tuesday, July 29

Delta Aquariids Meteor Shower 2025
Tuesday, July 29 – 10:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 am | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Bay Area
Delta Aquariids Meteor Shower 2025
The Delta Aquariid meteor shower will be active from July 18 – August 21, 2025, producing its peak rate of meteors around July 30. However, this meteor shower is unique; from late July through early August, you may see meteors. If you are unable to view ...

Saturday, August 2

Bank of America’s “Museums On Us” Free Museum Weekend (2025)
Bank of America's "Museums On Us" Free Museum Weekend (2025)

Holders of Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, or U. S. Trust cardholders (credit cards and debit cards) get free admission to eight Bay Area museums, two Sacramento museums and to more than 225 cultural institutions nationwide, for the first full weekend each month including the de ...Monthly

Sunday, August 3

Bank of America’s “Museums On Us” Free Museum Weekend (2025)
Bank of America's "Museums On Us" Free Museum Weekend (2025)

Holders of Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, or U. S. Trust cardholders (credit cards and debit cards) get free admission to eight Bay Area museums, two Sacramento museums and to more than 225 cultural institutions nationwide, for the first full weekend each month including the de ...Monthly