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)
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
Grab your tickets now for this epic weekend of Mushroom Fun
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)
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 (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 ...
Tour an Outstanding Aptos Rhododendron Garden
Sunday, May 4 – 1:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Monte Toyon Camp and Conference Center
On Sunday May 4, 2025 at 1 PM, the De Anza Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society will feature a tour of the Monte Toyon Garden of Maury and Fran Sumner, that is located at the Monte Toyon Camp and Conference Center, 220 Cloister Lane, ...
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
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 ...
Saturday, May 10
Lam Research Heart & Soles Run
Saturday, May 10 – 8:00 am |
Cost: $55 | Santa Clara University
Experience the 12th Annual Lam Research Heart & Soles Run on Saturday, May 10! Choose from a 5K, 10K, or Kids Run, and support youth health & wellness in our community—proceeds benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of Silicon Valley, YMCA of Silicon Valley, and the ...
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
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 ...
Tuesday, May 13
FREE Steve Aoki Concert + Block Party (San Jose)
Tuesday, May 13 – 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | SoFA District (San Jose)
Join us for the kick off of the Urban Vibrancy Institute’s Block Party series with an event the city will never forget!
Get ready for an unforgettable evening with delicious food and drinks, exciting tours of new businesses, and the one and only, Steve Aoki presented by ...
Saturday, May 17
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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)
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