Things to Do in Bay Area

The best events in Bay Area, ranked by real social buzz. Concerts, food events, outdoor activities, art shows, and everything worth doing — updated daily, never paid placement.

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Music & Nightlife

2026 Marin County Fair — Stars & Stripes Music Fest (4th of July)

Music & Nightlife · Marin Center Fairgrounds

Sat, Jul 4, 3:30 PM

$30

Music & Nightlife

Blues Traveler at Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Music & Nightlife · Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre

Sat, Jul 4, 6:00 PM

Music & Nightlife

Councilmember Bob Blumenfield's July 4th Extravaganza

Music & Nightlife · Warner Ranch Park

Sat, Jul 4, 6:00 PM

Free

Music & Nightlife

Satinder Sartaaj — Live in Concert

Music & Nightlife · SAP Center at San Jose

Sat, Jul 11, 7:30 PM

$82–$186

Arts & Culture

4th of July Fireworks Spectacular — Transcendence Theatre & Santa Rosa Symphony

Arts & Culture · Green Music Center, Weill Hall + Lawn, Sonoma State University

Sat, Jul 4, 7:30 PM

$46–$76

Arts & Culture

SF Maritime National Park Association Fireworks Viewing Party — Pier 45

Arts & Culture · Pier 45

Sat, Jul 4, 8:00 PM

$55–$82

Music & Nightlife

Fourth of July Fest 2026 — Silent Disco with DJ Ethan Stone

Music & Nightlife · The Catalyst

Sat, Jul 4, 8:00 PM

$5–$20

Arts & Culture

Newsies – The Musical

Arts & Culture · Montgomery Theatre

Fri, Jul 10, 7:00 PM

$51–$411

Music & Nightlife

Bop to the Top at The Ritz – San Jose

Music & Nightlife · The Ritz – San Jose

Fri, Jul 3, 9:00 PM

From $32

Music & Nightlife

Turnover, Narrow Head & She's Green at The Ritz

Music & Nightlife · The Ritz – San Jose

Sat, Jul 4, 8:00 PM

From $37

Arts & Culture

Independence Day Fireworks at Anacostia Park / Poplar Point

Arts & Culture · Anacostia Park, Poplar Point

Sat, Jul 4, 7:30 PM

Free

Comedy & Performance

Edgar Rivera — Stand-Up Comedy

Comedy & Performance · San Jose Improv

Sun, Jul 5, 6:00 PM

From $63

This Weekend

Things to do in Bay Area this weekend

Music & Nightlife

Blues Traveler at Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Music & Nightlife · Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre

Sat, Jul 4, 6:00 PM

Music & Nightlife

Councilmember Bob Blumenfield's July 4th Extravaganza

Music & Nightlife · Warner Ranch Park

Sat, Jul 4, 6:00 PM

Free

Arts & Culture

4th of July Fireworks Spectacular — Transcendence Theatre & Santa Rosa Symphony

Arts & Culture · Green Music Center, Weill Hall + Lawn, Sonoma State University

Sat, Jul 4, 7:30 PM

$46–$76

Arts & Culture

SF Maritime National Park Association Fireworks Viewing Party — Pier 45

Arts & Culture · Pier 45

Sat, Jul 4, 8:00 PM

$55–$82

Music & Nightlife

Fourth of July Fest 2026 — Silent Disco with DJ Ethan Stone

Music & Nightlife · The Catalyst

Sat, Jul 4, 8:00 PM

$5–$20

Music & Nightlife

Turnover, Narrow Head & She's Green at The Ritz

Music & Nightlife · The Ritz – San Jose

Sat, Jul 4, 8:00 PM

From $37

Arts & Culture

Independence Day Fireworks at Anacostia Park / Poplar Point

Arts & Culture · Anacostia Park, Poplar Point

Sat, Jul 4, 7:30 PM

Free

Music & Nightlife

Mountain View 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular at Shoreline Amphitheatre

Music & Nightlife · Shoreline Amphitheatre

Sat, Jul 4, 8:00 PM

$18–$169

Sports & Recreation

Floathouse Fireworks Paddle — Petaluma River

Sports & Recreation · The Floathouse

Sat, Jul 4, 8:30 PM

$60

Music & Nightlife

Marin County Fair — Lupita Infante / Latin Heritage Day

Music & Nightlife · Marin County Fairgrounds

Sun, Jul 5, 11:00 AM

$30

Music & Nightlife

The Matt Finders Trio Live Music at Retzlaff Vineyards

Music & Nightlife · Retzlaff Organic Vineyards

Sun, Jul 5, 12:00 PM

Music & Nightlife

Stern Grove Festival: Major Lazer

Music & Nightlife · Sigmund Stern Grove

Sun, Jul 5, 2:00 PM

Free

Free things to do in Bay Area

Arts & Culture

American Aspirations Exhibit Opening

Arts & Culture · Smithsonian Institution Building (The Castle)

Tue, Jun 2, 7:00 AM

Free

Arts & Culture

District Vibes / American Pride: How DC Changed American Culture Exhibition

Arts & Culture · Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library

Wed, Jun 3, 7:00 AM

Free

Outdoor & Wellness

National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden Summer Hours & Happy Hour

Outdoor & Wellness · National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden

Wed, Jun 3, 9:00 AM

Free

Arts & Culture

American Icon: The US Flag in Art — National Gallery of Art

Arts & Culture · National Gallery of Art

Sat, Jun 6, 7:00 AM

Free

Family & Kids

Great American State Fair

Family & Kids · National Mall

Wed, Jul 1, 7:00 AM

Free

Arts & Culture

Sausalito Center for the Arts: Summer Exhibition — Landscape & Plein Air Show

Arts & Culture · Sausalito Center for the Arts

Fri, Jul 3, 11:00 AM

Free

Sports & Recreation

Oakland Critical Mass

Sports & Recreation · BikeLink bike lockers / Telegraph Avenue

Fri, Jul 3, 8:00 PM

Free

Sports & Recreation

Oakland Critical Mass Bike Ride

Sports & Recreation · Frank H. Ogawa Plaza

Fri, Jul 3, 8:00 PM

Free

Sports & Recreation

Oakland Critical Mass — July First Friday Ride

Sports & Recreation · BikeLink Lockers

Fri, Jul 3, 8:00 PM

Free

Arts & Culture

Free Movie at the Beach

Arts & Culture · Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Colonnade

Fri, Jul 3, 9:00 PM

Free

Arts & Culture

7x7 Rainbow & Red/White/Blue Laser Light Show

Arts & Culture · Civic Center Plaza

Fri, Jul 3, 9:00 PM

Free

Arts & Culture

Festival Napa Valley Summer Season Opens (July 4–8 Opening Weekend)

Arts & Culture · Festival Napa Valley / Multiple Venues

Sat, Jul 4, 12:00 AM

$0–$295

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best things to do in Bay Area right now?

Bay Area has 12+ trending events right now. Top picks include 2026 Marin County Fair — Stars & Stripes Music Fest (4th of July), Blues Traveler at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Councilmember Bob Blumenfield's July 4th Extravaganza. Browse all trending events above.

What's happening in Bay Area this weekend?

This weekend in Bay Area: Blues Traveler at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Councilmember Bob Blumenfield's July 4th Extravaganza, 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular — Transcendence Theatre & Santa Rosa Symphony, SF Maritime National Park Association Fireworks Viewing Party — Pier 45, and more. Check the weekend section above for the full list.

What are free things to do in Bay Area?

Free Bay Area events coming up: American Aspirations Exhibit Opening, District Vibes / American Pride: How DC Changed American Culture Exhibition, National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden Summer Hours & Happy Hour, American Icon: The US Flag in Art — National Gallery of Art. Browse the free events section above.

How does AnyPlanz rank events?

AnyPlanz ranks events by real social buzz — TikTok views, Instagram engagement, and hashtag activity — not paid placement. You see what people are actually excited about.