10 Can't-Miss Events This Spring In Northern California

It’s officially spring in Northern CA, and the events calendar is in full bloom.

Spring is a busy time across the Bay Area. Some events of general interest include concerts, silent discos, spa experiences and more.

Are you planning an event this spring? Feature it, so nearby readers see it all across Patch — including in roundups like this!

Here are our picks for spring:

Hop Into Spring at the Alameda Landing Easter Celebration

When: Sat, Mar 28, 2026 at 12:00 AM

Where: 2700 Fifth St, Berkeley, CA, 94710

Details: Join the springtime fun at Alameda Landing for a festive, family-friendly Easter celebration on Saturday, March 28, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. This free event, located at 2600–2700 Fifth Street in Alameda (across from Habit Burger), offers a cheerful afternoon by the bay featuring complimentary seasonal activities for all ages, including photos with the Easter Bunny, face painting, balloon artists, and colorful crafts and goodie bags while supplies last. No registration is required, so bring your family to celebrate the season!

Live Music by Carman Hammond, Food by Your Taco Guy @Retzlaff Vineyards

When: Sat, Mar 28, 2026 at 12:00 PM

Where: Retzlaff Vineyards, 1356 S Livermore Ave, Livermore, CA, 94550

Details: Join Retzlaff Vineyards on March 28th from 12:00 pm to 4:30 pm for an afternoon featuring live music by Carman Hammond, who will perform a diverse set of acoustic arrangements covering pop, rock, soul, and country hits, along with award-winning wine. Admission is included with a Wine Tasting or Picnic Table reservation, which is strongly appreciated to guarantee your spot, although walk-ins are welcome if space allows. Guests can purchase fresh grilled tacos and sides from "Your Taco Guy" on-site, or bring their own food, but outside alcohol is strictly prohibited, and Wine Club members receive complimentary picnic space and quarterly tastings.

Earth Hour Silent Disco at W San Francisco

When: Sat, Mar 28, 2026 at 7:00 PM

Where: W San Francisco, 181 3rd St, SF, CA, 94103

Details: Celebrate our planet at the annual Earth Hour Celebration, presented by DJ Works Productions and W San Francisco on Saturday, March 28th! As the lights go down, the sound goes up for a unique experience featuring glow-in-the-dark body paint, light-up beverages, and multiple music channels. The DJ lineup will be announced soon, and you can visit the official Earth Hour website for more details.

Hop Into Spring at the Hacienda Crossings Easter Celebration

When: Sat, Mar 28, 2026 at 3:00 PM

Where: 4980 Dublin Blvd, Dublin, CA, 94568

Details: Hacienda Crossings is hosting a festive, free Easter Celebration on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Entertainment Village located at 4820–5000 Dublin Blvd. in Dublin. This community event is open to the public and features family-friendly activities such as photos with the Easter Bunny, face painting, balloon artists, and colorful crafts with goodie bags while supplies last. No registration is required, inviting families to simply show up and enjoy a lively springtime celebration with neighbors.

Detox the Seasonal Body for Spring

When: Sun, Mar 29, 2026 at 2:00 PM

Where: Yoga Flow SF - Noe, 4049 24th St, SF, CA, 94114

Details: Designed to align with the supportive energy of Spring in Chinese Medicine, this rejuvenating 2-hour mini-retreat, guided by Sheana O'Sullivan, focuses on promoting the smooth circulation of Liver Qi and facilitating gentle detoxification through the Liver Meridian. The experience is a holistic blend of practices including Mindful Yin Yoga sequences specifically curated to stimulate the Liver and Gallbladder Meridians and release stagnation often held in the hips and side body, Guided Pranayama and meditation, Restorative Yoga to metabolize the deep work, and Sound Healing to induce deep relaxation and release stress and tension, all aimed at harmonizing the body, calming the mind, and softening the emotional landscape for a renewed transition into the Spring months.

J-Sei's 10th Annual Flavors of Spring

When: Sun, Mar 29, 2026 at 2:00 PM

Where: Bloc15, 252 2nd Street, Oakland, CA 94607

Details: J-Sei invites the community to its special tasting event, Flavors of Spring, a vital fundraiser to support its senior services and cultural family programs. As a multi-cultural and multi-generational organization, J-Sei serves the East Bay, specifically promoting support for older Japanese Americans and the broader aging population through a broad array of services and programs. The proceeds from the Flavors of Spring 2026 event are crucial for keeping frail older adults healthy and happy in their communities, with funds supporting critical programs like the meals on wheels service, which assists over 700 individuals and their families annually across Alameda and Contra Costa counties.

Candlelight: 90s Hip-Hop on Strings

When: Fri, Apr 3, 2026 at 6:30 PM

Where: The Chan National Queer Arts Center, 170 Valencia St, SF, CA, 94103

Details: Experience the "Music of 90s Hip-Hop on Strings" at the Candlelight Concert in San Francisco, a unique multi-sensory performance held at The Chan National Queer Arts Center. The 60-minute concert, featuring the Range Ensemble String Quartet, will showcase orchestral arrangements of hits from legendary artists like Wu-Tang Clan, The Notorious B.I.G., 2Pac, Outkast, and Lauryn Hill, with doors opening 60 minutes prior and late entry strictly prohibited. Tickets are available now, with seating assigned on a first-come, first-served basis within each zone, and a special floral setting is featured for the April 3rd session as part of the Candlelight Spring celebration.

Bay Beats American Roots Music Concert

When: Sat, Apr 4, 2026 at 1:00 PM

Where: San Francisco Main Library, Koret Auditorium, 100 Larkin Street, San Francisco, CA 94102

Details: Experience the Bay Beats American Roots Concert, a perfect winter warm-up, on Saturday, April 4th, in the Koret Auditorium, featuring three top Bay Beats bands in an exciting, free event presented by the San Francisco Public Library. The concert schedule includes the Meredith Edgar Trio (Local Folk Star) at 1:00 PM, the Legendary Crooked Jades at 2:00 PM, and the World-Renowned Evie Ladin Band at 3:00 PM; you can prepare for the show by streaming their music on the San Francisco Public Library's free music streaming platform, Bay Beats, at baybeats.sfpl.org.

20th Annual CubaCaribe Festival of Dance & Music

When: Wed, Apr 8, 2026 at 7:00 PM

Where: ODC Theater, 3153 17th Street, San Francisco, CA 94110

Details: The 20th Annual CubaCaribe Festival of Dance and Music is set to celebrate two decades of community, resistance, and joy from April 8 to 19, showcasing traditional master artists from the Cuban and Caribbean diasporas across various San Francisco and Berkeley venues. This anniversary season features seven dance companies over 14 days, with a highlight being a lecture demonstration on April 8 and a special honor on April 12 for seven-time Grammy® nominee John Santos. The first weekend, April 10–12 at ODC Theater, titled Looking back and Moving forward/ Mirando atras, moviendo pa'lante, will present six acclaimed pieces by Bay Area Caribbean and Latinx artists, including Alayo Dance Company and Arenas Dance Company, many accompanied by live music. The festival concludes the following weekend, April 17 and 18, at the Ruth Williams Opera House with Enraizando/ Rooting Within, a major commissioned work by Shefali Shah and Aguacero that explores the journey of young women through Puerto Rican Bomba music and dance.

Candlelight: Tribute to Bad Bunny

When: Fri, Apr 10, 2026 at 8:45 PM

Where: The Chan National Queer Arts Center, 170 Valencia St, SF, CA, 94103

Details: Experience the enchantment of a live, multi-sensory musical journey with Candlelight Concerts, featuring the music of Bad Bunny at The Chan National Queer Arts Center in San Francisco. This event offers a 60-minute musical experience illuminated by the gentle glow of candlelight, with doors opening 45 minutes prior to the start and late entry strictly prohibited. Attendees must be at least 8 years old, and those under 16 require adult accompaniment; the venue is ADA compliant, and seating is assigned within each zone on a first-come, first-served basis.