Things to do during Fourth of July weekend
Whether it’s fireworks, John Philip Sousa music, county fairs, parades or the annual San Francisco Mime Troupe’s show, there’s plenty to do this Fourth of July weekend in the Bay Area.
Alameda County Fair Live performances, horse races, competitive exhibits, food and drink for purchase, children’s activities, carnival rides and more. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. daily through July 4; 9:30 p.m. fireworks on July 4. $8-$10.
Berkeley Marina Fourth of July Kids Adventure Playground, live entertainment, food vendors.
Blue and Gold Fireworks Cruise departures from 8-8:40 p.m. from piers 39 and 41; 8:30 p.m. departure from Tiburon Ferry Terminal. $85 individual; $300 and up for families.
Commodore Fourth of July Cruise dinner, dancing and fireworks from the bay. 6 p.m. boarding.
El Cerrito Fourth of July Festival Live entertainment, children’s fun area, arts and crafts vendors, food and drink and more. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. July 4.
Golden Gate Opera A new historical Civil War opera preceded by a walking tour and followed by light refreshments. 1 p.m. July 3. $10-$200.
Parade Grounds of Fort Baker, 610 Murray Circle, Sausalito.
Hornblower Fourth of July Dinner Cruise Dinner Live entertainment, premium cocktail bar and bay views of fireworks. 6 p.m. boarding; cruse 7-11 p.m. July 4. $206.50.
Jack London Square July Fourth Festival of Family Fun Interactive activities, live entertainment, food and drink and more. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. July 4.
Live music, acrobats, carnival rides, farm animals exhibits, fireworks, food and drink, and more.
Featured performers include Chinese Circus of Beijing, Wallflowers, Sheila E., Kool & the Gang and more. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Thurs. through July 4; Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. nightly. $12-$15.
Oakland Symphony Independence Eve Celebration Family activities, live music from the symphony and youth orchestra, fireworks. 6:30 p.m. July 3; 9:15 p.m. fireworks.
Old-Fashioned Fourth of July Activities from another century, including hand-crank homemade ice cream making and crafts as well as film screenings and tours. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. July 4. $2-$3.
Orinda Fourth of July Parade Route traverses Camino Pablo and Orinda Way. 7:30 a.m. pancake breakfast, 8 a.m. Haley’s Run for a Reason, 9 a.m. book sale at Orinda Library; 10 a.m. parade; 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Festival at 28 Orinda Way.
San Francisco Symphony with Fireworks Themed “A Night at the Movies,” the symphony performs excerpts from hit films set to fireworks. 8 p.m. July 4. $24-$35.
Sausalito Fourth of July 10 a.m. parade down Main St.; noon-4 p.m. festival with live music, tug of war, food and drink vendors. 6:30 p.m. live music followed by fireworks.
USS Hornet Independence Day Celebration Classic car show, live music, face painting, kids’ zone, pie eating contest, food and drink and more.
“Schooled” San Francisco Mime Troupe presents Michael Gene Sullivan and Eugenie Chan’s tale of the travails of a struggling public school lured by grand promises from a private corporation and embroiled in local politics. 2 p.m. today.