Spring is here and what a wonderful time it is. There are so many great things to do in San Francisco this time of year. Take your pick from all the great festivals taking place. Art shows, beer and wine tasting and craft shows are perfect excuses to get out and enjoy this wonderful city. Don’t forget Earth Day is April 21st.
Events in San Francisco this April
Macy’s Flower Show
When: Now through April 8th, 2018
Where: Macy’s Union Square
170 O’Farrell Street
San Francisco, CA
San Francisco. Gorgeous blooms. Enchanting arrangements. Fantasy flora & fauna. This season’s “Once Upon a Springtime” show imagines
an amazing world of wonder. Lose yourself in all the breathtaking delights as you enter a land typically seen only in the most fanciful fairy tales. Explore our spectacular settings where heroic characters’ triumph over competing forces to usher in the beauty of spring. You’ll be sure to interact with the Flower Show like never before.
San Francisco Flower and Garden Show
When: April 4th – 8th, 2018
Where: Cow Palace
2600 Geneva Avenue
Daly City, CA
Stroll through gorgeous designer gardens, with artfully arranged plants, trees, and flowers in full bloom. See the designs and watch the demonstrations by world-class floral designers. Discover how to create your own remarkable garden with hands-on demonstrations and inspiring seminars. Meet professional gardeners and nursery owners who can answer all your questions … and help solve those nagging problems. Browse a wide selection of specialty shops featuring unique flowers, plants, gifts, tools, and more. Learn how to grow and prepare fresh, home-grown food. You can attend the show or be part of it! Either way, be sure to be there!
San Francisco International Film Festival
When: April 4th – 7th, 2018
Where: Various San Francisco Locations
SFFILM champions the world’s finest films and filmmakers through programs anchored in and inspired by the spirit and values of the San Francisco Bay Area. Presenter of the San Francisco International Film Festival, SFFILM is a year-round nonprofit organization delivering screenings and events to more than 100,000 film lovers and media education programs to more than 10,000 students and teachers annually. In addition to its public programs, SFFILM supports the careers of hundreds of independent filmmakers from the Bay Area and beyond with grants, residencies, and other creative development services.
Silicon Valley Comic Con
When: April 6th- 8th, 2018
Where: San Jose Convention Center
San Jose, CA
Silicon Valley Comic Con brings together America’s two greatest superheroes: Pop Culture and Technology. Presented by Steve Wozniak and featuring top celebrities, comics, independent artists, cosplay, video games, consumer electronics, music and apps, Silicon Valley Comic Con is where entertainment and our electronic worlds intersect.
Taste of Mendocino
When: April 7th, 2018
Where: Gallery 308 At Fort Mason
2 Marina Blvd, Bldg A
San Francisco, CA
This intimate wine event will showcase the people and products that make Mendocino County such a special place. More than 30 Mendocino wineries will be pouring their best wines, and numerous Mendocino County artisanal food producers will be serving up delicious bites to complement the wines. Truly a gourmet marketplace, Taste of Mendocino attendees will be able to purchase wine and artisanal foods at the event.
Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
When: April 14th – 22nd, 2018
Where: Laguna and Fillmore Streets
San Francisco, CA
This year’s Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival will be held on Saturday and Sunday, April 14-15 and April 21-22, 2018. All are welcome to join in the festivities as we celebrate Japanese and Japanese American culture in San Francisco’s Japantown!
The festival will be held within the borders of Laguna and Fillmore Streets and Geary Boulevard. There will be food booths, cultural performances, martial arts, live bands, the annual Queen Program, and more. The Grand Parade will be held on Sunday, April 22, beginning at 1pm starting from City Hall and concluding in Japantown.
Maritime Beer Fest 2018
When: April 19th, 2018
Where: Historic Pier 45
San Francisco, CA
Join us at Historic Pier 45, in the heart of Fisherman’s Wharf, for a selection of beer tastings from some of the best craft brewers in
the world! Enjoy entertainment, small bites from local vendors, and breathtaking views of the San Francisco Bay!
General admission ticket includes unlimited beer tastings, small bites, thank you gift, entertainment, and a souvenir tasting mug.
Earth Day San Francisco 2018
When: April 21st, 2018
Where: Civic Center Plaza
San Francisco, CA
On Saturday April 21st celebrate the 49th year of Earth Day, and the 100 year anniversary of the Save the Redwoods League. The theme for this year’s Earth Day is “Stand for the Redwoods/Stand for the Future“. This unique partnership includes a “Redwood Canopy Tent” featuring renowned speakers and panel discussions with participation from the Save the Redwoods League, Bioneers, the California Academy of Science, and SF Sustainable Fashion Week. Talks will go throughout the day with topics including conservation, climate change, recycling, and the intersection of politics, technology and the environment.
International Chocolate Festival
When: April 2st – 22nd, 2018
Where: San Mateo Event Center
1346 Saratoga Drive
San Mateo, CA
A Must Visit 2-Day Event for the Chocolate Curious, Fans, Gourmands, Chocolate Home Chefs, Innovators and Artisan Makers. Join chocolate entrepreneurs and explore the inspiration, inventiveness and modern spirit from brain to bean to bar, bonbons and beyond.
Enjoy culinary and chocolate demonstrations, and talks on what makes up fine chocolate, where it comes from, how it is made differently, etc. A portion of the proceeds will benefit local non profits and food banks.
Art Market San Francisco
When: April 27th – 29th, 2018
Where: Fort Mason Center
2 Marina Blvd
San Francisco, CA
Art Market San Francisco, the Bay Area’s leading, and longest running, modern and contemporary art fair, returns to Fort Mason’s Festival Pavilion this April 26 – 29. Art Market San Francisco’s eighth edition will feature exhibitions of top modern and contemporary art presented by 80 galleries from around the world.
Art Market San Francisco will feature important returning exhibitors including Nancy Hoffman Gallery, Hashimoto Contemporary, K. Imperial Fine Art, Forum Gallery, Caldwell Snyder Gallery, Cordesa Fine Art, Muriel Guepin Gallery, Back Gallery Project, Rebecca Hossack Gallery, Chimento Contemporary, Galerie Taménaga, and Tim Yarger Gallery, joining exciting newcomers including Gallery Jones, Gallery Yuki-Sis, Chosun Gallery, and Stoney Road Press.