Spring is in the air this month! There are so many great festivals and events in San Francisco this month, you’ll have a hard time choosing which ones to attend. From the International Film Festival to the Easter Parade on Union Street, there’s something for everyone this month in San Francisco.
Events in San Francisco this April
San Francisco International Film Festival
When: April 5th – 19th
Where: Castro Theater, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts and other various SF locations
SFFILM, previously known as the San Francisco Film Society, is a nonprofit organization with a mission to champion the world’s finest films and filmmakers through programs anchored in and inspired by the spirit and values of the San Francisco Bay Area.
San Francisco International Beer Festival
When: April 8th, 2017
Where: Fort Mason Center
2 Marina Blvd
San Francisco, CA
Experience SF’s oldest and best beer festival with 100+ brewers, complimentary bites, live music, games, and more fun than ever before!
Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
When: April 8- 9, 15-16, 2017
Where: Civic Center and Japantown
The 2017 Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival now celebrating its 50th year, is one of California’s most prominent celebrations of Asian traditions. Each year, over 200,000 people attend this dazzling display showcasing the color and grace of the Japanese culture and the diversity of the Japanese American Community. Please join us and become a sponsor of this popular Japanese American community event. The event is free and open to the public. Vendors will be charging for their food goods and some retail products, and some specialized events will require a fee.
Union Street Easter Parade
When: April 16th, 2017
Where: Union Street – Gough to Fillmore
San Francisco, CA
The 26th Annual Union Street Spring Celebration and Easter Parade celebrates and showcases the diverse community of San Francisco and features some of Union Street’s best restaurants serving attendees in an outdoor bistro setting.
A variety of children’s and family activities are the focus of the event and includes large inflatable bounces, kids’ rides and games, a climbing wall, a bubble jump, the Easter Bunny, fun costumed characters, face painting, a petting zoo, a pony ride and musical entertainment!
Earth Day San Francisco
When: April 22nd, 2017
Where: San Francisco Civic Center Plaza
Welcome to Earth Day SF 2017. This year’s festival will feature amazing top notch entertainment, dynamic panel discussions and speakers at our ‘Eco Teach In’ section, organic celebrity chef showcase, organic and vegan food courts, wine and beer gardens, clean energy zone, cutting edge earth friendly products, an electric vehicle showcase, kids zone and Much More
Art Market San Francisco
When: April 27 – 30th, 2017
Where: Fort Mason Center
2 Marina Blvd
San Francisco, CA
Art Market San Francisco will return to the Fort Mason Festival Pavilion this April for the celebrated art fair’s anticipated seventh edition. Following record breaking sales, city-wide partnerships, and attendance of over 25,000 visitors in 2016, the 2017 edition of Art Market San Francisco is pleased to present a significant selection of contemporary and modern artworks from returning Art Market exhibitors and exciting newcomers.