San Francisco Festivals and Events in April | San Francisco Travel
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Festivals And Events in April

April is the perfect month to visit San Francisco. Here are our top picks for festivals and events that should give you all the more reasons to visit.

Cherry Blossom Festival

Japantown

This annual festival is one of California’s most prominent celebrations of Asian traditions. Two consecutive weekends of performances, crafts, food, martial arts and exhibitions. A colorful parade will be held starting at the Civic Center and ending in Japantown.

San Francisco Art Fair

Fort Mason Center

Formerly known as Art Market San Francisco, this event is the Bay Area’s only contemporary and modern art fair. More than 70 established galleries and innovative newcomers from across the country will present a significant selection of contemporary and modern works of art.

San Francisco International Film Festival - SFIFF

Various Locations

Founded in 1957, the San Francisco International Film Festival (SFFILM) is the longest-running film festival in the Americas. The SFFILM Festival is deeply rooted in the culture and process of film appreciation—film as an art form and a meaningful force for social change—and is an important showcase for the most searching and innovative films from around the globe.

International Ocean Film Festival

Fort Mason Center

The largest and most diverse of its kind, the International Ocean Film Festival features documentaries, animations, narratives and other traditional screen fare on topics ranging from ocean adventures to island culture and more.

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San Francisco International Chocolate Salon

Golden Gate Park

Those looking for even more chocolate can indulge in gourmet treats from more than 50 chocolatiers, confectioners, and non-chocolate exhibitors in the San Francisco International Chocolate Salon.

SF Climate Week

Various Locations

Explore a week full of diverse, multidisciplinary events where organizers and supporters can connect, exchange ideas, and foster climate solutions. Hands-on educational activities, talks with civic leaders, and more are scheduled for SF Climate Week.

Earth Day San Francisco

Civic Center

Earth Day features multicultural entertainment, keynote speakers, earth-friendly exhibitors, eco-educational workshops, organic food and drink, a kid's zone and much more.

Opening Day on the Bay

Kick-off sailing season on San Francisco Bay with a festive boat parade and the blessing of the fleet.

Bay Area National Dance Week

Bay Area National Dance Week features hundreds of free events including classes, performances, open rehearsals, and lecture demonstrations.

San Francisco Decorator Showcase

With more than 40 years of excellence in design and the decorative arts and 20,000 visitors annually, the San Francisco Decorator Showcase is nationally recognized as one of the premier showcase houses in the country. 


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