San Francisco August 2025

San Francisco August 2025 Events

San Francisco August 2025 Events

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August is the Best Time to Visit San Francisco's Beaches

Average temperature low and high: 55°- 68°
Near the end of summer, the "City By The Bay" is feeling a rush of energy and tourism, thanks to a combination of great weather and can't-miss events. August is the best month to swim the waters of San Francisco with the highest temperatures of the year.
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August Event Calendar

Stern Grove Festival

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Stern Grove Festival
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The Stern Grove Festival brings free music to the people of San Francisco all through July and August. Gigs are on every Sunday afternoon, and you can bask in the sunny Grove and watch your favorite artists take to the stage. Alex G, Herbie Hancock, Chaka Khan Steel Pulse and Sylvan Esso Poolside will all be performing this August. Now in its 87th year, the event is free to enter, but you must register for a ticket in advance. Feel free to bring small blankets, lawn chairs and your own drinks and make a picnic out of it. Visitors over 21 are also allowed to carry adult beverages into the premises. Well-behaved pets are also allowed in certain parts of the venue. Limited parking is available so try to use public transport to get here.

Nihonmachi Street Fair 2024

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Nihonmachi Street Fair 2024
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San Francisco has a must-see Chinatown known around the world, but did you know about Japantown? The neighborhood is home to the Nihonmachi Street Fair, an annual block party at Peace Plaza. Just look for the towering pagoda to identify the park. The weekend fair comes alive with dragon dancing, sushi, traditional street food, delicious drinks and a moment to recognize and honor the victims of the atomic bombs dropped on Japan during World War II. For the most part, however, this is a festive affair. Bring your pet and enjoy the live music, weather and atmosphere.

The Waitress

Date to be confirmed UC Davis Health Pavilion View on Map

Catch this Broadway musical's tour. The Waitress is about a small-town girl's journey when she gets the chance to leave her old life behind. It is based on a 2007 indie movie and features a catchy soundtrack written by Grammy-nominated artist Sara Bareilles. Get your tickets here, starting at $291.

Napa Town & Country Fair

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Napa Town & Country Fair
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Set aside August 8-11, 2024 for a celebration of community and tradition at the Napa Town & Country Fair. Picture this: a gathering of neighbors, the excitement of local artisans and winemakers displaying their craft, and sounds of laughter in the backdrop of rides whirring and live music playing. Smell the tantalizing scents wafting from food stalls serving local cuisine. It's more than a fair - it's an insight into the good ol' Napa life, steeped in agricultural heritage and modern vibrancy.

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Outside Lands

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Outside Lands
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Head to the iconic Golden Gate Park for Outside Lands, an unforgettable music and arts festival that will feature live music performances from popular artists, art installations and vendors, food vendors from top restaurants in the SoCal area, a wine and beer garden, and much more. This year's lineup, tickets, and additional information on the festival will be available online.

Pistahan Parade and Festival

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Pistahan Parade and Festival
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The Pistahan Parade and Festival celebrates Filipino culture and brings together thousands of local artisans, food vendors, and entrepreneurs to make up the largest Filipino festival on the West Coast. Across eight pavilions, visitors get to explore art, culinary delights, heritage, innovation, and more from a distinctly Filipino perspective. Over three decades ago, the festival became the first outdoor event at the Yerba Buena Gardens. This is where you will still find the Pistahan main stage and many of its major attractions. From dance, hip-hop, and jazz to martial arts, there is something for every taste here. Want to experience the flamboyant Pistahan Parade? Get to the SF Civic Center at 11 am on Saturday. Entry to the festival is free.

Bark at the Park

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Bark at the Park

The Main Parade Lawn at the Presidio will be reserved for this exciting event with entertainment for all. Dog show, costume contest, pet vendors, adoption area, food trucks and local beer, wine and spirits, live DJ and entertainment. Open bar VIP area. Free admission for kids. 

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Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live - Glow Party

Date to be confirmed Chase Center View on Map

The Hot Wheels Monster Truck Live Glow Party is bringing your favorite monster trucks to the Chase Centre. Get up close with Mega Wrex, Tiger Shark, Boneshaker, and of course, the legendary Bigfoot as they crush, crash and skid their way to destruction in epic competitions and battles. With its mix of roaring engines, neon lights, and adrenaline-pumping action, this event is the perfect way to relive your Hot Wheels fantasies. Tickets start at $51 for multiple shows over the weekend. Come early to get close to these ludicrously awesome trucks at the Crash Zone Pre-Party.

Palo Alto Festival of the Arts

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The Palo Alto Festival of the Arts turns University Avenue downtown Palo Alto into a buzzing, lively open-air art gallery. Booths featuring artistic works from over 250 creative minds line both sides of the street while activities and performances are scattered to catch your attention constantly. You will discover live musicians who will surprise you with funky tunes, and the popular Italian street painting expo turns parts of the sidewalk into works of art right in front of your eyes. Free parking is a few blocks away, so using an Uber or getting to the festival by public transport is recommended.

Northern California Rum Festival

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Northern California Rum Festival

Join in the 9th annual Northern California Rum Festival. The event features more than 20 Rum brands serving delicious rums to about 700 to 800 participants. With lots of educational events and tastings, the NoCal Rum Festival is divided into several sessions starting from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. 

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Things to Do in San Francisco in August

Explore the Fisherman’s Wharf

Fisherman’s Wharf
Explore the Fisherman’s Wharf
Visit San Francisco’s most popular tourist destination, situated along the picturesque Northern waterfront of the peninsula—the Fisherman’s Wharf. Hang out with friendly sea lions, visit the Ripley’s Believe it Or Not Museum, and chow down on delicious clam chowder in a bread bowl at the famous Boudin’s bakery. While at the Wharf, make sure to stop by Pier 39, where the Pier’s carousel and a multitude of touristy shops are located. Fisherman’s Wharf has something for everyone, making it an all-day adventure!

Spend your summer Sundays at a food truck picnic with a view

Presidio – Main Parade Ground
Spend your summer Sundays at a food truck picnic with a view
This picnic is hosted every Summer Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Presidio’s Main Parade Ground. The ground itself has impressive views of the park, the city, and the entire San Francisco Bay. With over 25 food trucks, a full-service bar, fun lawn games, and even yoga, the Presidio Picnic has something for everyone. Just make sure to bring a blanket to camp out on!
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