July 4, 2025
Friday · Independence Day

Headliners

10:00 am-
9:45 pm
Sausalito Fourth of July Celebration The 4th of July starts with a parade in Old Town, followed by a picnic at Dunphy Park from 12pm-4pm. Evening festivities at Gabrielson... 510-463-8900
12:00 pmHalf Moon Bay Ol' Fashioned Fourth of July Parade & Festival Main Street in Half Moon Bay comes alive in a sea of Red, White, and Blue as the 4th of July Parade (12pm), Pancake Breakfast (8am-11am)... 650-726-8380
5:00 pm-
8:00 pm
Summer Fun on the 4th Jack London Square. Celebrate with live R&B, Motown, and soul music by Splick Da'Groove and the Everyday People, plus entertainment, trivia...
7:00 pm4th of July Fireworks Spectacular, Radio Disney Family Festival and San Francisco Symphony Concert Shoreline Amphitheatre at Mountain View. The San Francisco Symphony performs a concert followed by fireworks... 650-967-3000
7:15 pmRed and White Fleet Fourth of July Fireworks Cruise Enjoy a brief sail along San Francisco's stunning city lights before you stop to view the fireworks show. While onboard, beverages... 415-673-2900

Festivals

10:00 am-
9:45 pm
Sausalito Fourth of July Celebration The 4th of July starts with a parade in Old Town, followed by a picnic at Dunphy Park from 12pm-4pm. Evening festivities at Gabrielson... 510-463-8900
10:30 amCorte Madera - Larkspur Fourth of July Celebration 4th of July Parade begins at 10:30am at Redwood High School ending at Corte Madera Town Park. Enjoy a festive marketplace with local... 415-924-0441
12:00 pmHalf Moon Bay Ol' Fashioned Fourth of July Parade & Festival Main Street in Half Moon Bay comes alive in a sea of Red, White, and Blue as the 4th of July Parade (12pm), Pancake Breakfast (8am-11am)... 650-726-8380
5:00 pm-
8:00 pm
Summer Fun on the 4th Jack London Square. Celebrate with live R&B, Motown, and soul music by Splick Da'Groove and the Everyday People, plus entertainment, trivia...
7:00 pm4th of July Fireworks Spectacular, Radio Disney Family Festival and San Francisco Symphony Concert Shoreline Amphitheatre at Mountain View. The San Francisco Symphony performs a concert followed by fireworks... 650-967-3000
7:15 pmRed and White Fleet Fourth of July Fireworks Cruise Enjoy a brief sail along San Francisco's stunning city lights before you stop to view the fireworks show. While onboard, beverages... 415-673-2900

The Arts

10:00 am-
5:00 pm
Aurora Exhibit Exploratorium. Aurora shows how light and reflector shapes create reflections. A curved stainless steel sheet with tiny ridges blends reflections...
10:00 am-
5:00 pm
Bird in a Cage Exploratorium. Stare at the bird, then look at the empty cage - a ghostly bird in a different color appears. This afterimage happens as your eyes...
11:30 amDaily Tours at SFMOMA San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art docents provide a new perpective on the museum with... 415-357-4000
7:30 pm& Juliet Orpheum Theatre. Musical theatrical performance.
7:30 pmDear San Francisco Club Fugazi. A thrilling 90-minute ride through the highs and lows of San Francisco in Dear San Francisco. Packed with excitement and jaw-dropping...
8:00 pmSecret Improv Society The Shelton Theater. San Francisco's own Secret Improv Society presents live improvisation every Saturday night featuring... 866-468-3399
8:00 pmMy Fair Lady San Francisco Playhouse. Musical theatrical performance.
9:00 pmHotel Ugly The Midway. Pop / rock performance.

Sports

6:30 pmSan Jose Giants vs. Stockton Ports Excite Ballpark, San Jose. Minor-league (AAA) baseball game.

Community

10:00 am-
5:00 pm
Tornado Exhibit Exploratorium. Step into a swirling indoor vortex, where fans and fog create a mini tornado you can shape with your hands. This interactive artwork...
10:00 am-
5:00 pm
Watch Water Freeze Exploratorium. Watch water freeze into a spiky, colorful mosaic of crystals in real time. Ultra-cold glass and polarized light reveal ever-changing...
10:30 amPenquin Feedings California Academy of Sciences. Watch the members of the African Penguin colony being feed by the Academy marine biologists... 415-379-8000
12:30 pmLife: A Cosmic Story California Academy of Sciences. Life: A Cosmic Story takes you on a fast-paced journey from the Big Bang to today's rich diversity of life...
1:00 pmSan Francisco in a Nutshell San Francisco in a Nutshell is a two hour walking tour that provides a complete history of the city, from its start as trading post to... 415-793-5378
5:00 pm-
7:00 pm
Sunset Fridays San Francisco Zoo and Gardens. Guests will enjoy live music, outdoor bars, kid-friendly activities, ambassador animals and more. Vistors...

Dining Specials

3:00 pm-
6:00 pm
Happy Hour at McCormick and Schmick's McCormick and Schmick's. Enjoy bar-only bites like lobster crab dip, Singapore prawns, shrimp cocktail, and the M&K Smash Burger. Drink...

Nightlife

4:00 pm-
1:30 am
Live Blues Performances at The Saloon The Saloon. This historic hotspot - one of San Francisco's best blues venues - is a huge supporter of the local music scene and features... 415-986-7666
6:00 pmRed Lace Burlesque Show and Variety Show Red Lace Burlesque. Adult themed event.