Memorial Day weekend events in Bay Area 2025
Memorial Day 2025 celebrations include parades, festivals and more.
Monday, May 26th is Memorial Day when Americans pay tribute to the men and women who sacrificed their lives while serving their country. Despite its somber roots, Memorial Day today is a celebration of freedom; full of events, parades, music, and tributes.
Number of events: 26.
Last update: May 22nd at 2pm.
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Let’s start with outdoor Latin events!
All BAY AREA EVENTS:
FRIDAY & SATURDAY:
Marin Greek Festival: May 24th – May 26th for 3 days. Join us as we celebrate since 1972. 500 Redwood Boulevard.
Parking will once again be available at Pell Plaza with Shuttles running throughout the event. Admission: Friday is Free. On Saturday and Sunday, Regular Entry is $5, Senior Entry is $4.
California Roots Festival. Friday to Sunday, May 23rd to 25th. Monterey County Fairgrounds, 2004 Fairground Rd., Monterey / Website
Four days of reggae, roots music and hip-hop are paired with food vendors, on-site activations and beautiful blue skies at this family-friendly event.
Mill Valley Memorial Day festival. 4-10 p.m. Friday; noon-10 p.m. Saturday-Sunday; noon-5 p.m. Free-$40. Mill Valley Middle School, 180 Sycamore Ave., Mill Valley. kiddo.org
Bring the family for 3 days of old-fashioned fun with carnival rides and games, live entertainment and food vendors. On Monday, a “Day on the Green” festival will include live music from El Radio Fantastique, Greg Loiacano and Stingray; food and drink vendors and more.
SATURDAY [many also on Sunday]:
Memorial Day Weekend Bay Area Kidfest [Concord]
10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday – Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mount Diablo High School, 2450 Grant St., Concord. 925-408-4014. kidfestconcord.com
This long-running annual Bay Area family event is set to feature live entertainment, activities, food vendors, carnival rides, Silver Starlets aerialist performance, a sea lion show, meet and greets for the kids with Pete the Cat and Llama Llama, arts and crafts and exhibitors. Parking is $10.
“The People’s Garden” 3rd Annual Free Concert Series (Bayview). Saturday – 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Cost: FREE. Location: Bayview | 4101 3rd St., San Francisco. Bayview’s The People’s Garden is returning for its 3rd Annual Free Concert Series! Put your boots on the ground May 24th from 12–2PM! The Peoples Garden is bringin’ the beats, the line dances, and the energy!
DJ Mark DiVita @djmarkdivita on the mix + Urban Line Dancing to keel you movin’.
Morgan Hill 43rd annual Mushroom Festival.
10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, May 24, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, May 25, will feature more than 145 arts and crafts, retail and food booths; wine and beer gardens; plus live music on two stages. $20 admission. Website.
Rail Fair: May 24, 2025 – May 26, 2025. Location: 34600 Ardenwood Blvd, Fremont, CA 94555
Historic Railroad Cars, and Family Activities such as: Bay Area Garden Railroad Society Live Steam Railroad, California Central Coast EXHIBITORS, Diablo Pacific Shortline Railroad, Golden State Toy Train Operators, Western Pacific Railroad Museum (new this year), Train Rides, Live Music, Toddler Trains, Train Book Library,
[art] Point Reyes Memorial Day Weekend Open Studios.
11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday – Monday. Free. Various artist studios, Point Reyes Station. Facebook.
Tour artists’ studios over the holiday weekend. Featuring an assemblage of West Marin sculptors, photographers, potters, painters, glass artists, jewelry makers, fiber artists and woodworkers with studios open to the public.
SUNDAY:
Golden Gate Park’s Free “Reggae Sunday” Bandshell Concert. Sunday, May 25 – 4:20 pm | Cost: FREE | Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)
Illuminate and SF Rec and Park to kick off 5th Season of Free Live Music at the Golden Gate Bandshell on March 1, 2025 with more than 125 performances are planned to celebrate the Bandshell’s 125th anniversary.
San Ramon Art and Wind Festival.
11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday – Monday May 25th -26th. Free. Central Park, 12501 Alcosta Blvd., San Ramon. 925-973-3200. artandwind.com
The annual celebration of all things that fly features fine arts, crafts and specialty food vendors, live entertainment on three stages, children’s activities, professional kite-flying demonstrations and a kite-making workshop.
51st Annual Muir Beach Volunteer Firefighters’ Barbecue. Sunday, May 25 – 12:00 pm | Cost: $10* | Santos Meadow (Mt. Tam).
The Muir Beach Volunteer Fire Department is thrilled to announce a Sunday afternoon event in Santos Meadow near Muir Beach and Muir Woods. Featuring delicious food, fantastic live music, tasty craft beers, premium wine, and a whole lot of fun. 415-381-8793. muirbeachfire.com
Wente Vineyards Annual White Party [Livermore]
1 to 5 p.m. Sunday May 25th, 5050 Arroyo Road, Livermore.
As an official kick off to summer celebration, Wente invites guests to dress up in their favorite all-white attire for a fun-filled day of music, dancing and award-winning wines. Website.
MONDAY:
Bolinas Memorial Day Food Festival. Monday, May 26, 2025. 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Bolinas Community Center, 14 Wharf Road, Bolinas, CA, 94924.
There will be music in the Plaza by BoBo Tempo, Estrellas Del Mar, John & Camilla and Los Padres. Get your dancing shoes on and come down to hear some amazing local talent. Website: http://bocenter.org/2025/05/memorial-day-food-festival-may-26th-12pm-to-5pm/
San Ramon Art and Wind Festival.
11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday – Monday May 25th -26th. Free. Central Park, 12501 Alcosta Blvd., San Ramon. 925-973-3200. artandwind.com
The annual celebration of all things that fly features fine arts, crafts and specialty food vendors, live entertainment on three stages, children’s activities, professional kite-flying demonstrations and a kite-making workshop.
Hillsborough Memorial Day
10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Monday. Free. 1600 Floribunda Ave., Hillsborough.
Parade at town hall starts at 10 a.m., followed by an 11:45 a.m. ceremony; carnival and live music.
San Francisco: Presidio Memorial Day Observance
Address: San Francisco National Cemetery, 1 Lincoln Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94129
Date and time: Monday at 10:30 a.m. This is one of the largest and longest standing Memorial Day ceremonies in California. Website: presidio.gov.
San Rafael 2024 Memorial Day Concert, Ceremony & Reception
Monday – 9:00 am | Cost: FREE | Marin County Fairgrounds
Local military veterans organizations in Marin County are inviting the community to join them in paying respects to fallen servicemembers during a Memorial Day event starting at 9 AM Monday, May 27, in San Rafael.
100th Annual Memorial Day Commemoration at Mountain View Cemetery (Oakland)
Monday – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE | Mountain View Cemetery
Join us this year for our 100th Memorial Day Commemoration to honor the fallen men and women who served our country. We have music, live singers, speakers from the Armed Forces, a presentation of colors by the Boy Scouts Piedmont Troop #6.
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