Bay Area Festivals & Events

The streets are buzzing again in 2026, and local festivals are one of the best ways to experience everything the San Francisco Bay Area has to offer. You’ll find live music, local art, great food, and plenty of ways to spend time with family and friends all in one place. Each event brings its own energy and gives you a chance to explore different communities.

If you’re heading out to any of these events, keep an eye out for the Provident team. Swing by our booth to enter a giveaway, learn about special offers, or just to say hi! 

Upcoming Events:

Mid-Autumn Millbrae Festival 🍂
Sept 19 | 10 AM – 7 PM
Sept 20 | 10 AM – 5 PM
Visit us for a festival full of performances, food, and lanterns while celebrating harvest, gratitude, and family unity.

San Mateo Arts and Culture Fest 🧶
Sept 26 | 11 AM – 6 PM
Join us in the heart of Downtown San Mateo for a fun day-long celebration of art, music, dance, poetry, food, and culture with live bands and dazzling cultural performances.

Los Gatos Art & Wine Festival 🎨
Sept 26-27 | 10 AM – 6:30 PM
Featuring a Makers Market with over 200 regional artisans, live music all day/all weekend, fine wine by local vintners and craft beer...not to mention gourmet food trucks and plenty of opportunities to have a great time.

Pacific Coast Fog Festival 🌫️
Sept 26-27 | 10 AM – 6 PM
Visit us and enjoy our Arts and Crafts booths, Food and Beverage booths, Music & Entertainment, Family Fun Fest and a variety of other activities. 

San Jose Little Italy Festival 🍝
Oct 4 | 11 AM – 7 PM
One of the largest Italian Car Shows in the United States! With authentic Italian cuisine from some of the Bay Areas favorite Italian Restaurants and plenty of Arts and crafts to go around.

Folsom Family Expo 🚜
Oct 10 | 10 AM – 3 PM
Visit us and enjoy our Arts and Crafts booths, games for the kids, petting zoo and live performances, and more than 50 local vendor booths!

San Ramon Fun Run 🏃‍♀️
Oct 11 | 8 AM – 12 PM
Walk or run with friends, family, neighbors, teammates, and colleagues in support of our schools. Come for the run and stay for the fun: enjoy our kids’ zone, inflatable games, face painter, and more!

Dublin Diwali-Mela Festival of Lights 🌟
Nov 7 | 11 AM – 8 PM
Join us for a day filled with cultural performances, delicious food, vibrant decorations, and traditional music and bringing together the community to rejoice and create lasting memories.


Check back—we’ll keep this list updated as more events are added.

Past Events:

Castro Valley Fall Festival: Sept 12-13
Dublin Splatter Festival: Sept 12
Millbrae Art & Wine Festival: Sept 5-6
Danville's Hot Summer Sunday Car Show: Aug 30
Palo Alto Festival of the Arts: Aug 22-23 
Burlingame on the Avenue: August 15-16 
Laurel Street Fair: Aug 8 
Fremont Festival of the Arts : Aug 1-2 
Downtown Hayward Street Party: June 18, July 16  
Sunday Streets SF: June 14, July 19 
Walnut Creek Art & Wine Festival: June 6-7
San Jose Dia de Portugal Festival: June 13 
San Ramon Art & Wind Festival: May 24–25 
Cupertino Cherry Blossom Festival : April 25–26
Folsom Historic District Sip & Stroll: April 25
Dublin St. Patrick’s Day Festival : March 14–15
Millbrae Lunar New Year Festival: February 14–15