Spring into the outdoors this April! Take your pick from a local food & wine festival, a free concert, or a cultural event near you. And with the hillsides at their greenest, now is the perfect time to explore a new trail and revel in our wide open spaces. Plus, celebrate the coming of Easter with a memorable egg hunt and enjoy festivities with the whole family.
See my top April picks below!
Free Golden Gate Park Bandshell Concerts | San Francisco | April
Offered all month long, catch one of these weekly FREE and family-friendly concerts nestled in Golden Gate Park. Over a dozen diverse concerts—including punk, reggae, and singer-songwriter performances—will be taking place this month, presented by Illuminate and the San Francisco Recreation & Park Department. See the full schedule here.
Restaurant Week | San Francisco | Apr. 4-13
Celebrate the diverse flavors of San Francisco’s unique neighborhoods with special prix fixe menus from local restaurants during SF Restaurant Week. From gourmet cuisine to trendy cafes, don’t miss out on incredible hot dining deals and delicious experiences in the City by the Bay. Learn more here.
Spring Wine Walk | Willow Glen | Apr. 5
Enjoy the spring weather as you sip and stroll the Avenue in charming downtown Willow Glen. Come early to visit the Farmers’ Market and enjoy brunch or lunch at one of the many local eateries. For tickets and more info, go here.
Food & Wine | Pebble Beach | Apr. 10-13
Indulge your taste buds on one of the most picturesque strips of coastline in the world. This four-day food and wine extravaganza brings together more than 150 wine and spirits producers with 135 distinguished chefs from across the nation for tastings, seminars, dinners, and more. Learn more and get tickets here.
62nd Annual Easter Egg Hunt | Los Altos | Apr. 12
This annual egg hunt in downtown Los Altos features thousands of candy-filled eggs on Main and State Streets, fun crafts, a balloon artist, and more for the whole family. Head to Veterans Community Plaza to meet the Easter Bunny and take pictures! For more info, go here.
Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival | San Francisco | Apr. 12-13 & 19-20
Pay homage to the season of flowers at the largest cherry blossom festival on the West Coast. This dazzling display showcases the vibrant colors and grace of the Japanese culture. Enjoy traditional music and dance performances, tea and other cultural ceremonies, culinary treats, and a Grand Parade on the final Sunday of the festival in Japantown. For more info, visit sfcherryblossom.org.
Bunnies and Bonnets Easter Parade | Downtown Campbell | Apr. 19
This delightful Easter Parade tradition in downtown Campbell features local marching bands, floats, cars decorated like bunnies, kids groups, dog clubs, and of course, the Easter Bunny. A massive Easter Egg Hunt and Eggstravaganza kicks off the morning at the Campbell Community Center – bring a basket! Free to all. Visit DowntownCampbell.com.
Happy Easter! – April 20th
Spring Wine Walk | Los Gatos | Apr.26
Stroll charming downtown Los Gatos’ shops and restaurants and sip delicious tastings from local wineries hailing from the Santa Cruz Mountains all the way to the Central Coast. 2:00-5:00pm. Purchase tickets here.
15th Annual Wine Stroll | Morgan Hill | Apr. 26
Enjoy an afternoon in beautiful downtown Morgan Hill experiencing amazing local wines, shopping and dining specials, live music, and festive dancing. For more info, go to VisitMorganHill.org.
“Opening Day on the Bay” Boat Parade | San Francisco | Apr. 27
Bring a picnic to Crissy Field on the waterfront to watch the annual Opening Day of the Bay Boat Parade, which marks the official start of the San Francisco boating season. Boats will be decorated to the year’s theme; 2025’s “Generations on the Bay” scheme celebrates and honors the vivid historical generations of the region. Go here for more details.
