Our Programming

At SF Parks Alliance, our goal is to encourage people to get out and explore their parks. Over the years, we’ve found that one of the best ways to achieve this goal is through event programming. Check out some of our event-based programs below, taking place all over the city!

Sundown Cinema

Love movies? Love parks? Join us all summer 2023 for the fifth season of Sundown Cinema! We’re bringing seven movies to seven parks across San Francisco, and we hope to see you there. All movie nights are free and open to the public, but SF Parks Alliance members have exclusive access to reserved seating.

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Due South

First launched in the summer of 2019, Due South is a unique concert series taking place at Jerry Garcia Amphitheater in McLaren Park! At each Due South concert, a diverse lineup of contemporary talent takes to the stage, celebrating the cultures and communities that surround San Francisco’s McLaren Park. The entire series is free and open to the public!

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The Park Market at Crane Cove

The Park Market is San Francisco’s newest recurring market that will feature local makers, food and drinks, activities, and musicians, all nestled in Dogpatch’s waterfront park, Crane Cove.

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ShineOn SF Action Awards

The Shine On SF Action Awards is a grant program designed to enable the small but mighty efforts that reconnect people to our city, each other, and the outdoors through free events like fashion shows, paint parties, and so much more.

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Kite the Bay

On October 21, 2023 we hosted our first ever Kite the Bay kite festival in partnership with California State Parks and Parks California. This free event took place at Candlestick Point State Recreation Area, people of all ages came and brought, borrowed, or decorated kites to fly throughout the day.

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Promenade Presents

Promenade Presents is a program designed and funded by the SF Parks Alliance to bring community and culture to JFK Promenade by providing grants ranging from $100-$4,000 to local community-based organizations for activities at multiple locations along the Promenade fall 2022.

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Golden Gate Bandshell

Courtesy of SF Parks Alliance, Illuminate and the SF Parks & Recreation Department, live music has returned to Golden Gate Bandshell’s iconic stage! The lineup of performers returning to the stage is highly diverse and local, with over 100 free outdoor concerts scheduled to take place through the end of 2022.

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Entwined

Entwined’s forest of illuminated color has lit up Peacock Meadow in Golden Gate Park every winter since 2020, immersing park visitors in a realm of art, technology, and nature. As of 2022, the installation features twice a week performances and other engaging art activations.

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Party for the Parks

Each year, SF Parks Alliance hosts a gala like no other. Complete with a cocktail reception, buffet dinner, and live auction, Party for the Parks raises critical funds for important civic projects. The party is held in a different location each Fall, so join our newsletter to be first to know where and when tickets go on sale!

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Public Space Summit

Each year, our annual Public Space Summit is a day full of community-building, learning and networking with like-minded folks who understand the power of our parks. The 2022 Summit explored topics such as kick-starting your neighborhood project, fundraising with ease, engaging with volunteers, and so much more. Stay tuned for details on next year’s Summit!

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Bloomtown

In Fall 2021, SF Parks Alliance in partnership with Building 180 brought Bloomtown to life on Union Street: a multi-layered, interactive art experience. This installation included large-scale inflatable dahlias and never before seen murals placed on rooftops and throughout storefronts, inspiring curiosity and joy for all visitors. Bloomtown aimed to encourage the rediscovery of the street’s local merchants, restaurants and retail.

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Golden Gate Park 150th Anniversary

2020 marked the 150th Anniversary of Golden Gate Park, an international tourist attraction, urban oasis, and beloved local park. Although the 150th celebration looked different than anticipated, the Park continues to serve as an iconic green space where people can connect, relax, and enjoy nature.

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