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Memorial Day Monday 2026 Parking Rules in SF (How Not to Get a Ticket)
Parking Enforcement on Memorial Day Holiday
Although there are no daytime street sweeping and residential permit parking time limits today, on Monday, May 25, 2026: Parking meters are enforced (all meters, including color capped), along with all white zones, nightly street sweeping (street cleaning) and safety ...
Free National Parks Day: Muir Woods + Yosemite for Memorial Day 2026
Sometimes you’ve just got to get away from it all and clear your head with the peace and serenity of a national park. On certain “fee-free” days throughout the year, enjoy free entry to all national parks and monuments, including Muir Woods and Yosemite National Park, and ...
Free Day at GG Park’s 55-Acre Botanical Gardens on Memorial Day 2026 (SF Residents)
Explore 55 beautiful acres of landscaped gardens and open spaces that showcase more than 8,000 different kinds of plants from around the world. Accessible to all.
Open Daily at 7:30am-Last Entry
The Garden closes one hour after last entry. Last entry changes seasonally.
Spring & Summer Last Entry
2nd ...
San Rafael Memorial Day Services + Wreath Laying (Marin Center Exhibit Hall)
Monday, May 25 – 9:00 am - Ends at 11:00 am |
Cost: FREE | Marin Center Exhibit Hall
The Marin County Memorial Day observance, organized by the Marin County United Veterans Council, features a remembrance program with music, flag displays, and wreath-laying ceremonies at the Marin Center Exhibit Hall. Admission is free and open to all; no tickets required.
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Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)
The Japanese Tea Garden provides visitors from around the world with an opportunity to experience the natural beauty, tranquility, and harmony of a Japanese-style garden in the heart of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. Originally created as a “Japanese Village” exhibit for the 1894 California ...Every Monday
SF City Guides Memorial Day 2026 (10 Free Walking Tours)
It’s time to learn more about your city and get out and walk. San Francisco City Guides offers free walking tours just about every day. All tours are free and open to the public, but donations are welcome. Memorial Day Weekend Walking Tours 2025 | ...
Alcatraz City Cruises: Alcatraz & Angel Island Combination Tour (May 25)
Monday, May 25 – 9:40 am - Ends at 1:35 pm |
Cost: $88 | Alcatraz Landing
Alcatraz City Cruises brings back the combination tour to two of San Francisco Bay’s most famous Islands, Alcatraz and Angel Island! Alcatraz Island is regarded as one of the most sought-after attractions of San Francisco, featuring an award-winning cellhouse audio tour that takes you through ...
“Rail Fair” Train Extravaganza at Ardenwood Historic Farm (May 23-25)
Come to Rail Fair at Ardenwood Historic Farm on Memorial Day Weekend, May 23-25, 2026. Rail Fair is our annual celebration of Bay Area railroad history, and the one time a year we take over Ardenwood to turn it into a train extravaganza! Our museum ...
2026 Memorial Day Ceremony w/ Avenue of the Flags (Rohnert Park)
Monday, May 25 – 10:00 am |
Cost: FREE | Rohnert Park Community Center
The City of Rohnert Park and the American Legion present a Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony on May 25, 2026, at the Rohnert Park Community Center. The event honors fallen service members with musical performances, guest speakers, and an outdoor ‘Avenue of the Flags’ display featuring ...
USS Hornet Memorial Day 2026
Please join us for our Memorial Day Commemoration. The USS Hornet is partnering with the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and Operation Charlie to bring you a meaningful Memorial Day Event. The main Commemoration starts at 11 AM.
Our MC will be DAR State Regent ...
Mill Valley’s Annual Memorial Day Ceremony + Parade (2026)
Monday, May 25 – 10:00 am - Ends at 12:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Lytton Square
We invite you to join us for Mill Valley’s Annual Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 25th, 2026. The event begins with the Veterans Ceremony at 10:00 am in downtown Mill Valley, followed by the parade at 11:00 am. It’s a fantastic community event, and ...
SF’s “Lost Boat Ceremony” Aboard WWII Submarine for Memorial Day (Pier 45)
This Memorial Day in San Francisco, we are honoring the submariners who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Join us on Monday aboard the historic USS Pampanito for a powerful ceremony honoring submariners who made the ultimate sacrifice.
📍 Historic Pier 45 in Fisherman’s Wharf, San Francisco
🗓️ May 25, ...
SF’s Presidio National Cemetery Memorial Day Ceremony (2026)
Monday, May 25 – 10:30 am - Ends at 12:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | San Francisco National Cemetery
Memorial Day pays tribute to the men and women who gave their lives while serving in the United States military. Freedom is never free, and this occasion is meant to recognize, honor, and remember their service and sacrifice with gratitude. There are several ways to ...
Mill Valley Community Center 25th Anniversary + Park Festival (2026)
Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Mill Valley Community Center with a free community festival featuring live music, including a headlining performance by Tainted Love, a carnival, activities for kids, a toddler zone, a festive photo booth, and a selection of food trucks and vendors. ...
SF’s Memorial Day Interfaith Observance at the Presidio Chapel (2026)
Monday, May 25 – 12:15 pm - Ends at 1:15 pm |
Cost: FREE | Presidio Chapel
Honoring and Remembering those who died serving in the United States military.
Memorial Day Interfaith Observance at the historic Presidio Chapel, featuring pianist Alla Gladysheva, (Faculty, SF Conservatory of Music).
For more information please email at presidiointerfaith@gmail.com or call 415-561-3930.
“Live at Lagunitas” Free Concert w/ Blu DeTiger (Petaluma)
Lagunitas Brewery in Petaluma presents a free live summer concert series, Live at Lagunitas, featuring some amazing bands in their LaguMiniAmphitheaterette that would normally play big venues in San Francisco. Shows are free, but tickets are required for each show. You’ll want to grab them quick as these shows will definitely sell ...
Memorial Day Bonfire Night at SF’s Ocean Beach (2026)
For the first time in four months, it’s finally legal again to have a bonfire at Ocean Beach. During the “No Burn” Season (which runs from November 1 to the end of February), bonfires are not allowed, but starting March 1, 2026, bonfires are back ...
SF’s FREE Memorial Day Comedy Festival 2026 (Happy Hour All Night)
Top comics highlight 4-day comedy festival at The Function with happy hour all night on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25th San Francisco Memorial Day Weekend Comedy Festival 2026 FREE – RSVP for free tickets – 21+ Spend Memorial Day Weekend at The Function for four ...
2026 Oakland Memorial Day Weekend Free Comedy Fest (May 24-25)
Memorial Day weekend comedy pop-up comedy show at a new bar in Oakland Get ready for a special Memorial Day Weekend edition of our “HellaSecret” comedy show in Oakland. A new series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the Bay. We’ll ...
Mount Diablo’s 2026 Memorial Day Beacon Lighting & WWII Flyover at Sunset
Monday, May 25 – 8:20 pm |
Cost: FREE | Veterans Memorial Building of San Ramon Valley
Local veterans will light The Beacon on top of Mount Diablo at sunset to honor the men and women who have died while serving in the U.S. Military.
The 5th Annual Danville Mount Diablo Beacon Lighting Ceremony will take place at the Veterans Memorial Building in ...
