08/07/2026
Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)
Friday, August 7, 2026
9:00 am to 10:00 am
Cost: FREE*
The Japanese Tea Garden in Golden Gate Park offers free admission to everyone from 9–10 a.m. every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, making it a great opportunity to explore one of San Francisco’s most iconic gardens without an entry fee. Visitors can stroll through serene koi ponds, arched bridges, pagodas, stone lanterns, and lush Japanese landscapes, while San Francisco residents receive free admission year-round with valid ID.
SF’s “Pistahan” 2026 (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival)
Saturday, August 8, 2026
11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Cost: FREE*
773 Mission St., San Francisco
Pistahan is a free, family-friendly Filipino cultural festival at San Francisco’s Yerba Buena Gardens celebrating Filipino art, music, dance, food, and heritage with live performances, cultural pavilions, artisan vendors, and interactive activities. The two-day event also features the West Coast’s largest Filipino parade, bringing together the community to showcase Filipino traditions, creativity, and cuisine.
Pistahan 2026: SF’s Filipino Cultural Festival & Parade (Aug. 8-9)
Saturday, August 8, 2026
11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Cost: FREE
773 Mission St., San Francisco
Pistahan 2026 is a free, two-day celebration of Filipino culture at San Francisco’s Yerba Buena Gardens on August 8–9, featuring the West Coast’s largest Filipino parade, live music and dance, cultural exhibits, artisan vendors, and a wide variety of Filipino food. The festival brings together the community with interactive pavilions highlighting Filipino heritage, arts, cuisine, health, innovation, sports, and more.