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Fathers Day in San Francisco 2026: Fun Things to Do with Your Dad
By: Jill Loeffler • Updated: January 26, 2026
You will find several fun things to do on Father's Day in San Francisco this year. Some highlights include wine tasting in Napa, baseball games, and an SF Bay Cruise with your entire family.
Other highlights include festivals, free walking tours, and fun, family-friendly activities.
This year, Father's Day falls on Sunday, June 21, 2026. Here are several events and activities planned for this Father's Day in SF.
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The Phantom of the Opera
Dates: All weekend long
Tickets: Ticketmaster | TicketNetwork
Cameron Mackintosh’s revered production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s classic musical is on tour in North America and ends its San Francisco season on Father's Day this year.
The award-winning, haunting, and dramatic "Phantom of the Opera" follows a mysterious, disfigured musical genius who lives beneath the Paris Opera House and becomes obsessed with a young soprano, Christine, whom he mentors and manipulates in his quest for love and artistic recognition.
Don't miss your chance to see one of the largest and most beloved theater productions in town.
You will find one show Friday night, two on Saturday, and the last one on Sunday.
More Performing Arts Father's Day Weekend
- "Dear San Francisco" Immersive Acrobatic Show, Club Fugazi
- SF Opera: The Barber of Seville, War Memorial Opera House
- SF Symphony: Gaffigan conducts Beethoven's Ninth, Davies Symphony Hall
- Kevin Camia, Punch Line Comedy Club
North Beach Festival
The North Beach Festival is one of our largest street fairs and a fun way to spend Father's Day in San Francisco.
It includes live music, gourmet food, a variety of drinks, arts & crafts, and so much more. Admission is free.
The event runs from 11 am to 7 pm on both Saturday and Sunday.
>> Read more about this year's festival
Yerba Buena Gardens Festival
The annual Native Contemporary Arts Festival is a Father's Day tradition at the Yerba Buena Gardens Festival every year.
This free event runs from noon to 3 pm and features native music, spoken word, native crafts, and so much more.
The Yerba Buena Gardens are in the South of Market District on Mission between 3rd and 4th Streets.
More Festivals this Weekend
- Stern Grove Free Concert in the Sunset District
>> Full festival calendar for San Francisco
Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
The Japanese Tea Garden in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park is another fun place to visit on Father's Day in San Francisco.You can also spend Father's Day in San Francisco exploring! Head out on the Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Bus to see our top attractions.
The bus will take you around SF on a set route, and you can hop off and then back on again at any stop along the way.
Top stops include the Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman's Wharf, and Lombard Street. Other popular stops include Alamo Square, Golden Gate Park, and the Haight-Ashbury District.
You can cruise around all day as you learn more about SF, our history, and our amazing sights.
Other Fun Bus Tours for this Weekend
SF Bay Cruise
Take your dad for a cruise around the SF Bay. This SF Bay Cruise heads out several times a day, so it's easy to find a time to fit into your schedule.
Along the way, you will see the amazing SF skyline that includes the Transamerica Building, Coit Tower, and Salesforce Tower.
You will also pass under the Golden Gate Bridge and see great views of Tiburon, Alcatraz, and Sausalito.
Make sure to bring along your jacket and some warm clothing because, even though it's summer, it is chilly on the water in June!
Tickets: On sale for all dates this weekend
Hotel Deals
Are you planning to stay the weekend to celebrate Father's Day in San Francisco? If so, check out some of these great hotel deals.
Booking: Find great deals all around San Francisco for your upcoming stay!
TripAdvisor: What's the #1 hotel in San Francisco? Read reviews & find hotel deals on TripAdvisor!
VRBO: Besides hotels, you'll also find some great places to stay locally through VRBO. Book an apartment or a room and feel more like a local. Find some great places to stay on VRBO here.
Afternoon Beer & Wine Yacht Cruise
This is a view of the Golden Gate Bridge from inside the cruise. It's a fun way to celebrate Dad on his special day!Head out on the water this Father's Day on this 2-hour sailing cruise. You will cruise around the SF Bay on The Privateer as you enjoy seeing some of SF's top attractions.
Cruise past the Palace of Fine Arts, under the Golden Gate Bridge, and around Alcatraz Island.
Your ticket includes two drinks (beer, wine, water, or soda). It's a great small group activity.
Tickets: Available all weekend
Additional SF Bay Cruises for Father's Day
Father's Day Weekend Concerts
You will find dozens of concerts this Father's Day Weekend in San Francisco. You will find them at some of our large concert venues such as The Warfield and the Nob Hill Masonic Center, as well as some of our more intimate spots around town.
You will also find some amazing outdoor shows at venues around the SF Bay Area this weekend. Here are a few of my top picks.
- TBD
>> Additional shows around SF and the Bay Area this weekend
Free Walking Tours
Every Sunday, the SF Public Library offers several free walking tours around the city.
Themes range from historical walks through the Haight-Ashbury district to Alfred Hitchcock's San Francisco.
Other tours offered on Sunday include North Beach at Night and a guided walk on the Golden Gate Bridge.
Each tour lasts around two hours.
>> Visit their site for the best tours each day
Top Military Attractions
Your father might also enjoy visiting some of the top military attractions in San Francisco.
Many people don't realize that the city was a prime location for the military for more than a hundred years.
Military attractions in SF include two World War II vessels that are now floating museums and the SF Presidio.
>> Top Military Attractions in SF
Wine Tasting in Napa or Sonoma - or Both!
Taking your dad on a wine tour on Father's Day is great since both Napa and Sonoma are not too far away from San Francisco!If your dad loves to go wine tasting, then a day trip to either Napa or Sonoma is a great way to celebrate his special day.
These wine regions are only about an hour north of San Francisco.
It's easy to get up and back in one day, and taking a tour allows everyone in your group to enjoy both the wine and sights along the way.
Here are a few top wine tasting tours.
>> Compare Napa & Sonoma Tours from SF
Additional Day Trips on Fathers Day in San Francisco
Best Activities with Kids
If you plan to visit San Francisco with kids this Father's Day, then check out this list of fun activities for the entire family.
You will find interactive things to do such as the 7D Experience, visiting the Exploratorium, and heading out on a bay cruise. Here are just a few of my top picks.
California Academy of Sciences
Spend the day at this amazing family-friendly museum. It's four museums in one with an Aquarium, Natural History Museum, and a 4-Story Rainforest.
Pick up skip-the-line tickets, so you don't have to wait long when you arrive.
Aquarium of the Bay
Head over to Pier 39 to spend a few hours at one of the best aquariums in the area.
It focuses on the plants and animals that live in the SF Bay and is an amazing experience for kids of all ages.
SF Zoo
You can also head over to the SF Zoo for Father's Day in San Francisco.
It's home to dozens of animals, including penguins, bears, koalas, and so many others.
>> 25 Fun Activities with Kids in San Francisco
Free Things to Do in SF
Are you visiting SF but want to keep your budget in check?
If so, you will be happy to know that there are several fun things to do that will not cost you a thing.
These activities range from free walking tours to a visit to the Golden Gate Bridge.
>> Discover 55 Free Things to Do in SF
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