Events

Explore Our Favorite Local Events

Whether you're into music, food, film or old-fashioned street fairs, you'll find it in San Francisco. Home to literally hundreds of fairs, festivals, concerts and celebrations, this city takes its events seriously. We've rounded up a few of our favorites here.

Oktoberfest
by the Bay

September

San Francisco celebrates all things German with the festive Oktoberfest by the Bay, a three-day fest featuring food, oompah music and cold beer.

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Fleet
Week

October

You don’t have to be in the Navy to love Fleet Week. A longtime San Francisco tradition, it celebrates the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces. Don’t miss the Parade of Ships and Blue Angels Air Show.

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New Year's Eve
Fireworks

December

Enjoy New Year's Eve Fireworks in San Francisco near both the SF Bay Bridge and the Ferry Building! The show starts at 11:59 pm and lasts for about 15 to 20 minutes.

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