Events in the Hood
Castro Night Market
Night Market
Castro Night Market
Friday, Oct 18, 5PM – 9PM | 18th & Castro
The Castro Night Markets event series is a program bringing some much-needed life and community spirit to the Castro. Kicking off in October 2024, with six recurring public events over the next year, the Night Market series will feature local food vendors, merchants, and live entertainment on the 3rd Friday of select months. The event is free and open to the public, and is a non-alcoholic event.
IG: @castro.nightmarket and www.castronightmarket.com
The Castro Stroll
The Castro Merchants Association brings art INTO the neighborhood with The Castro Stroll. The Castro Stroll Features LGBTQ Artists & Live Music, every 3rd Sunday of the month along Castro Street/18th & 19th Streets.
Castro's Weekend of Halloween
Join us every first Friday of the month for the Castro Art Walk, a self-guided tour and community-driven event where local businesses host special events to share art with the neighborhood!
Castro Merchants Halloween Block Party
Come enjoy this Free, Family & Friendly event hosted by Castro Merchants, while supporting local artists, musicians, drag performers, and small businesses.
Castro Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony 2024
Castro Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony 2024
📅 Date: December 2, 2024
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM PDT
📍 Location: Bank of America Plaza at 501 Castro Street
Get ready to kick off the holiday season in style as we light up the iconic Castro Holiday Tree! We're excited to announce the official lighting of the Castro Holiday Tree, made possible through Castro Merchants Association and the generosity of our beloved benefactors.
This event officially marks the beginning of the holiday season in the Castro. Join us as we gather to strengthen our community bonds, and uplift our merchants by supporting their local businesses by shopping from them during the holidays.
Don’t forget to bring your family and friends to this heartwarming Castro holiday tradition!
Castro Street Fair
Celebrating 50 years! Join us on October 6th for the Street celebration founded by Harvey Milk.
Castro Art Walk
Join us every first Friday of the month for the Castro Art Walk, a self-guided tour and community-driven event where local businesses host special events to share art with the neighborhood!
Art Walk SF
Leaders from the arts and business communities have partnered together to create Art Walk SF!
Celebrating the Art, Music, Food, and Small Businesses of the city with Saturday Art Walks in a different SF Neighborhood Each Month!
Join us on Saturday, September 2 for the Castro edition of the citywide Art Walk SF!
Castro Art Walk
Join us every first Friday of the month for the Castro Art Walk, a self-guided tour and community-driven event where local businesses host special events to share art with the neighborhood!
Easter EggStravaganza: A Castrorific Block Party & 3rd Annual Bunny Convention
The much-awaited Easter EggStravaganza is fast approaching. Join us in the celebration on March 30, 2024.
(Getting Ready for) Spring Flag Changing Ceremony
Join us as we bring down the old and unfurl and raise the new flag just in time for Spring!
Castro Menorah Lighting
Join us in spreading the warmth of Hanukkah lights in the Castro as we hold a Menorah Lighting Ceremony at Jane Warner Plaza on Monday, December 11, at 6 PM.
Castro Winter Wonderland
A magical extravaganza will take place at San Francisco’s Castro Winter Wonderland for kids of all ages.
Castro Family Pride Block Party
The Castro Merchants is proud to present the Second-Annual Castro Family Pride Block Party! Join us as we turn Noe Street between Market and Beaver into a joyous Pride festival with something for everyone.