Summer Sizzles: Top Community Events in August

Valerie Mattei  |  August 5, 2024

Summer Sizzles: Top Community Events in August

🦜 Happy Birds 

This elite team of parrots, macaws, and cockatoos takes wing for a dazzling performance featuring wild and trained behaviors of all sorts. These avian performers have been featured on The Tonight Show, Pet Star and The Ellen Show.

Location: Hiller Aviation Museum, San Carlos

When: August 14th * 11am-12pm

For more information visit:  https://www.hiller.org/

 

🚓 National Night Out

Be a part of strengthening your community by knowing your neighbors, watching out for each other, and working together for a safe community!

 National Night Out is an annual nationwide event designed to:

  • Raise crime prevention awareness;
  • Strengthen neighborhood spirit and unity;
  • Develop partnerships between the City and the community on the “block level.”

Location: Specific to Neighborhoods- Please Check the Website

When: August 6th * 11am-12pm

For more information visit:  https://www.cityofsanmateo.org/1781/National-Night-Out

 

 🎸Outside Lands 

Outside Lands is an annual music and arts festival held in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park, showcasing a diverse lineup of top-tier musical acts across multiple genres. Beyond music, the festival offers an immersive experience with gourmet food, craft beer, wine, and art installations, celebrating the culture and creativity of the Bay Area. Known for its eco-friendly initiatives, Outside Lands attracts thousands of attendees who enjoy a vibrant mix of entertainment, sustainability, and community spirit.

This year’s headliners include The Killers, Sabrina Carpenter, and Sturgill Simpson. Tickets still available!

Location: Golden Gate Park, San Francisco

When: August 9th-11th * 11am-10pm

For more information visit: https://sfoutsidelands.com/

 

🏝Bay Area Aloha Festival 2024

Two-day festival features a full line-up of entertainment, an Ohana Keiki Korner with activities for children, cultural activities, community booths, arts & crafts, vendors, food, and workshops.

Location: San Mateo County Event Center

When: August 10th and 11th * 10am-5pm

For more information visit: https://www.pica-org.org/

 

🐾Ultimate Pet Party & NBC Clear the Shelters Community Adoption Event at the SF SPCA

Hey, Animal Lovers! We’re thrilled to team up with NBC Bay Area, Telemundo 48, and NBC Sports Bay Area/California or the Clear the Shelters nationwide adoption extravaganza, and you’re invited to join the fun! 

Bring the whole family for a day packed with excitement, laughter, and wagging tails! Here’s a sneak peek at what we’ve got in store: 

🎈 FREE Cat & Dog Adoptions for all animals 5 months and older! 🐶🐱 (Yes, you read that right—ZERO adoption fees!) 

📸 Strike a Pose at Our Photobooth—Capture memories with your future fur-ever friend! 🐕🐈 

🎯 Play the Plinko Board Game—Win awesome prizes and have a blast! 🎉 

🧸 Adopt a Stuffed Animal for just $5.00—Every donation goes to support our shelter animals!  

Location: SF SPCA Adoption Center – 250 Florida Street, San Francisco

When: August 17th * 11am-3pm

For more information visit: https://www.sfspca.org/event/nbc-clear-the-shelters-community-adoption-event-%f0%9f%90%be/



 

 

 

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