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It’s time for our yearly roundup of Fourth of July events taking place around the San Francisco Bay Area. Because there are so many events this year as part of our 250th Birthday, we’ve just included links to each Bay Area city’s events.
By clicking on the link, you should get a summary of events in that city and the surrounding area!
We’ve included cities and communities from Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, San Francisco, and San Mateo.
Movies, movies, movies! Now that summer is here, there are kids’ summer movies at local theaters, movies at local parks, movies and the beach, plus regular sensory-friendly showings. And of course, free movies at some local theaters – wonderful for this weather.
The CelebrateFamily.us movie pages includes all showings from June 1 – August 31, 2026.
Black History Month fun in the Bay area.
Stars on Ice comes to San Jose for its only Bay Area appearance on May 17, 2026. Get your tickets now before tickets sell out!
Click here to purchase tickets.
Enhance your Stars on Ice experience with a Stars on Ice Pre-Show Stargazer Pass. Come early and watch the skaters warm-up on the ice, then enjoy a Q&A session with two of the skaters before the show. Stargazer passes are on sale now and must be purchased with a show ticket.[Ticket Link]
Your opportunity to meet & mingle with the cast after the show – chat with your favorite skaters, take selfies, and get autographs! Only a limited number of Meet & Greet passes are available. Children aged 14 and under are not permitted to attend the Meet & Greet without a parent/guardian. Both child and parent/guardian must have a pass to attend the Meet & Greet. Meet & Greet passes must be purchased with a show ticket.
Stars on Ice Show Tickets: LINK
Stars on Ice Pre-Show : LINK
Stars on Ice Post-Show Meet and Greet: LINK
None available at this time.
The latest version I could find. This information is subject to change.
Sources: Ticketmaster, Stars on Ice | Photos credit/courtesy of Stars on Ice, Photo Credit: Sharon Sipple
Super Bowl LX is coming to the Bay Area. The big game will take place at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara on Sunday, February 8, 2026, with the AFC and NFC champions facing off for the Vince Lombardi Trophy. Ticket Link
The Super Bowl also means a week of fun throughout the Bay area, from February 2 – February 8th. Expect a number of Super Bowl themed events sanctioned by the NFL, plus other local events using the Super Bowl theme. Here is our list of events especially for kids and families.
Date/Time: Feb. 2, 2026, 4 pm – 8 pm
Location: San Jose Convention Center
Tickets: Free with registration via the NFL OnePass app is required. Entry is first-come, first-served.
Details: Fans are invited to the San Jose Convention Center ahead of Super Bowl LX for an exciting evening celebrating the AFC and NFC champions as they arrive in the San Francisco Bay Area. The event will provide an exciting opportunity to hear directly from Super Bowl players and coaches during their only public appearance before the big game. Doors open: 4:00 PM PT; Two viewing windows (AFC or NFC only): 4:30-6:30 PM and 6:00-8:00 PM
Do Not Expect Autographs or time with players. If that is what you are looking for, check out the SUPER BOWL EXPERIENCE in Moscone Center, specifically The Huddle at the Autograph Stage. Also, the Off The Field NFL Wives Charity Fashion Show on February 6 in SF.
Date/Time: Feb 3, 2026
Location: Moscone Center South Building, San Francisco
Details: AFC vs. NFC flag football showdown
Tickets: Fans can attend with a ticket. Free for kids 12 and under.
Date/Time: Feb 3-7, 2026| Tues-Fri: 3 pm-10 pm; Sat Feb. 7: 10 am-10 pm
Location: Moscone Center
Details: This family-friendly event will offer fans the chance to meet current NFL players and Legends for autographs and enjoy interactive games and NFL FLAG clinics.
Tickets: General admission tickets are $40-$70 per person with kids 12 and under free. Super Bowl Xtra (Fast Past Add-on) $100 – $140 with tickets required for all ages. TICKET LINK
Ticketmaster: Use code PARTNER15 to unlock a 50% discount on GA tickets to Super Bowl Experience. TICKET LINK . Discount subject to change and/or expiration. The discount is on GA tickets only. Not applicable for Super Bowl Xtra tickets.
Date/Time: Feb 3-7, 2026| Tues-Fri: 3 pm-10 pm; Sat Feb. 7: 10 am-10 pm
Location: Yerba Buena Gardens
Tickets: Free with a ticket to the NFL Super Bowl Experience. TICKET LINK
Details: Next door to the Moscone Center, fan attending this immersive event will experience the excitement of Super Bowl Week through a uniquely Bay Area lens, from cutting-edge technology and world-class cuisine to live performances and interactive sponsor activations. Access to the BAHC Live! Fan Zone is included with a ticket to NFL Super Bowl Experience. TICKET LINK
Date/Time: Feb. 8: 11am – 6 pm
Location: Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts
Tickets: Free with RSVP. TICKET LINK
Details: BAHC Live! Oakland Fan Zone and the official Bay Area Super Bowl Watch Party in the East Bay. Taking place at the historic Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts, this free public event brings the excitement of the Big Game directly to Oakland with a full day of entertainment, culture, and community pride.
Ticket Options:
Date/Time: Feb. 6, 2026, 12 pm – 4 pm
Location: Coco Republic
Tickets: Varies with General Admission and VIP TICKET LINK
Details: Now in its 25th year, this event was created to support local and national charities championed by the Off The Field NFL Wives Association. This year, a portion of the proceeds of the OTF NFL Wives Association Charity Fashion Show will benefit the Boys and Girls Club of San Francisco, Charlotte Maxwell Clinic, and OTF Scholarships and family programming.
CelebrateFamily.us Note: This event is for adults. I am including it because it benefits the Boys and Girls Club of SF.
