March 2025 Events Calendar for San Francisco, CA

Spring is in the air, and San Francisco is buzzing with an exciting lineup of events this March! Whether you’re into live music, cultural festivals, food experiences, or outdoor adventures, there’s something for everyone. Here’s your guide to the best March 2025 events in San Francisco.

🌸 Week 1: March 1–7

🎭 SF IndieFest
📅 When: March 1–6
🕒 Time: Various showtimes | 🎟 Tickets required
📍 Where: Roxie Theater, 3117 16th St.

Details: The San Francisco Independent Film Festival showcases bold, creative, and thought-provoking independent films from around the world.

🌸 Cherry Blossom Season at the Japanese Tea Garden
📅 When: March 1–31
🕒 Time: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM | 🎟 General admission $14
📍 Where: Golden Gate Park

Details: Witness the breathtaking cherry blossoms in bloom, stroll through the gardens, and enjoy a cup of tea in this peaceful setting.

🍷 San Francisco International Chocolate Salon
📅 When: Sunday, March 3
🕒 Time: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM | 🎟 Tickets required
📍 Where: San Francisco County Fair Building

Details: A chocolate lover’s dream—sample chocolates from top chocolatiers, attend tastings, and explore pairings with wine and spirits.

🎭 Week 2: March 8–14

🍀 St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival
📅 When: Saturday, March 9
🕒 Time: Parade at 11:30 AM, festival all day | 🎟 Free entry
📍 Where: Market Street to Civic Center Plaza

Details: The largest St. Patrick’s celebration on the West Coast, featuring a lively parade, live Irish music, dancing, and delicious food.

🚴 San Francisco Bike Party – Green Ride
📅 When: Friday, March 8
🕒 Time: 7:30 PM | 🎟 Free entry
📍 Where: Meeting point announced online

Details: A fun, social night ride where cyclists dress in green and cruise through the city together.

🎼 Candlelight Concert: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons
📅 When: Wednesday, March 13
🕒 Time: 7:00 PM | 🎟 Tickets required
📍 Where: Grace Cathedral

Details: Experience Vivaldi’s masterpiece performed by a string quartet under candlelight in one of San Francisco’s most stunning venues.

🍀 Week 3: March 15–21

🏃 Shamrock 5K & 10K Fun Run
📅 When: Sunday, March 17
🕒 Time: 8:00 AM | 🎟 Registration required
📍 Where: Crissy Field

Details: Put on your best green gear and run along the scenic San Francisco Bay with views of the Golden Gate Bridge.

🎻 San Francisco Symphony – Beethoven’s Ninth
📅 When: March 15–17
🕒 Time: 8:00 PM | 🎟 Tickets required
📍 Where: Davies Symphony Hall

Details: Experience the power of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony performed by the SF Symphony and a full chorus.

🖼 Frida Kahlo Exhibition – de Young Museum
📅 When: Ongoing through April
🕒 Time: 9:30 AM – 5:15 PM | 🎟 Tickets required
📍 Where: de Young Museum, Golden Gate Park

Details: Explore Frida Kahlo’s life and legacy through paintings, rare photos, and personal artifacts.

🎉 Week 4: March 22–31

🎷 San Francisco Jazz Festival
📅 When: March 22–30
🕒 Time: Various showtimes | 🎟 Tickets required
📍 Where: SFJAZZ Center

Details: One of the world’s premier jazz festivals, featuring performances from top jazz artists and rising stars.

🍺 Bay Area Brew Festival
📅 When: Saturday, March 23
🕒 Time: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM | 🎟 Tickets required
📍 Where: Fort Mason Center

Details: Unlimited craft beer tastings, food trucks, and live music—all with stunning views of the bay.

🌉 Bridge to Bridge Sunset Cruise
📅 When: Saturday, March 30
🕒 Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM | 🎟 Tickets required
📍 Where: Departs from Pier 39

Details: Take in the city’s skyline from the water on this cruise between the Golden Gate and Bay Bridge at sunset.

📆 Ongoing Events in March

🎡 Pier 39 Sea Lion Encounters
📅 Daily
📍 Where: Pier 39

Details: Watch the famous sea lions sunbathe and bark along the waterfront.

🎤 Comedy Nights at Cobb’s Comedy Club
📅 Every Thursday & Saturday
📍 Where: Cobb’s Comedy Club

Details: Catch top comedians performing live in SF’s legendary comedy club.

🎨 SF MOMA Free Day (First Tuesday of the Month)
📅 Tuesday, March 5
📍 Where: San Francisco Museum of Modern Art

Details: Enjoy free admission to one of the top modern art museums in the world.

📅 Save the Date – April Events!

🐰 Union Square Easter Egg Hunt & Festival
📅 April 7

🎸 Outside Lands Music Festival – Spring Edition
📅 April 20–21

🚴 San Francisco Bike to Work Day
📅 April 25

Plan Your March in San Francisco!

From world-class concerts and film festivals to outdoor races and wine tastings, San Francisco has something for everyone this March. Mark your calendars, book your tickets in advance, and get ready for a month full of unforgettable experiences! 🌉🎭🍷