This article was updated Aug. 13 to remove events that have already taken place.
If you’re looking for events in Richmond and nearby this summer, Richmondside has you covered with a roundup of activities happening between now until early fall.
If there’s something we missed, just let us know. You can email us at hello@richmondside.org and add your events directly to our free events calendar. We’ll also update this article regularly as new activities are announced.
As always, our Thursday What’s Up column will also keep you well-informed about weekly things to do in Richmond and beyond. You can also check out our standing list of ongoing things to do all year round.
Summer events at-a-glance
- Summer events at-a-glance
- Summer concert series announced for Point Richmond
- Main Street musical entertainment
- Watch a movie outdoors on starry summer nights
- Richmond Open Studios preview opens July 9; tours in September
- Show your home country pride at Patrias Fiestas Parade
- Take the Richmond Ferry to Oracle Park for a Giants baseball game
- Solano Avenue Stroll returns to Albany in September
- Related stories
Summer concert series announced for Point Richmond
Point Richmond Music has unveiled its series of summer concerts.
The outdoor concert venue is hosting the free musical events on select Fridays in June, July and August from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Park Place and Washington Avenue in historic downtown Point Richmond. The final show, on Sept. 12, features The Rubinoos at 5:30 p.m., followed by the 6:45 p.m. show, The Lemonhammer.
Local restaurants are open during the shows, and there are food pop-ups selling items and drinks as well. There will also be artwork displays from The Arts of Point Richmond, children’s activities and dancing in the street.
Main Street musical entertainment
The Richmond Main Street Initiative, which supports small businesses in the heart of Richmond’s historic downtown corridor, plans to revive its Music on the Main show series at 5 p.m. at The LOT at Marina Way and Macdonald Avenue this July through September.
The next show features Santana Tribute band Sacred Fire, on Aug. 21, from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Sept. 18.
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RMSI is also bringing back its Spirit and Soul festival at 11 a.m. Oct. 11, according to Executive Director Sarah Wally.
Watch a movie outdoors on starry summer nights
The city of Richmond’s Recreation Department has organized four free outdoor community movie nights this summer, and there will also be additional movie nights in San Pablo.
Richmond’s Movies in the Park are shown on various Fridays from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the following locations:
- On July 11, the Pixar film “Inside Out 2” will be on the big screen at La Moine Valley View Park on Morningside Drive.
- On July 25, the Disney movie “Mufasa: The Lion King” will be presented at Tiller Park on Key Boulevard.
- On Aug. 8, the Disney film “Moana 2” is showing at Marina Bay Park at Regatta Boulevard and Marina Bay Parkway.
- On Aug. 22, the animated film “Sonic 3” will be shown at Nicholl Park, 3230 Macdonald Ave.
San Pablo’s Movie Under the Stars program will feature the Disney film “Mufasa,” on Fri., July 18, beginning at 6 p.m. On Fri., Aug. 1, the Disney film “Moana 2” will be shown on the big screen. The viewings are free and are at the San Pablo Community Center, 2450 Road 20. Pre-registration is required.
Richmond Open Studios preview opens July 9; tours in September
Richmond Open Studios is a free event where more than 60 Richmond visual artists show and sell their original work, prints and designs directly to the public.
The preview exhibition, “Made in Richmond,” opens July 9 at the Richmond Art Center and features the work of artists in the tour.
On Sept. 6 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. you can visit artist tables at the Richmond Art Center, the NIAD Art Center, Point Richmond Gallery or the Richmond Museum of History and Culture to pick up booklets with studio tour information.
The artists’ studios will be open to the public Sept. 6 and Sept. 7, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Show your home country pride at Patrias Fiestas Parade
Mark your calendar for Sat. Sept. 13 to attend the Richmond/San Pablo Fiestas Patrias Peace and Unity Parade.
The parade, held in September for the second year, marks a coming together of cultures by celebrating the independence anniversaries of numerous Latin American countries, such as Mexico, Chile, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Brazil.
Organizers said the event will feature traditional music, dance, vibrant costumes and floats echoing the rich cultural heritage of each nation represented. Last year’s event featured a diverse mix of youth soccer teams, WCCUSD schools/classrooms, civic groups, musicians, cultural organizations, Charros on horseback and classic cars.
Full details haven’t been released yet, but it will begin at 10 a.m. at 23rd Street and Barrett Avenue in Richmond. Last year the parade ended at St. Paul’s Church, 1845 Church Lane in San Pablo.
“This event continues to grow and solidify its place as a cornerstone of our community’s cultural celebrations,” said Genoveva Calloway, co-chair of the parade planning committee, in a Facebook post. “Seeing the way the community has embraced this tradition is truly inspiring. We are looking forward to making 2025 even more spectacular!”
Take the Richmond Ferry to Oracle Park for a Giants baseball game
You can take a ferry from Richmond to Oracle Park this summer for select weekend San Francisco Giants baseball games.
The San Francisco Bay Ferry, which normally only travels between Richmond and the Ferry Building, is offering direct service for the following games:
- Sat., July 12, against the Los Angeles Dodgers
- Sat., July 26, against the New York Mets
- Sat., Sept. 13, against the Los Angeles Dodgers
- Sun., Sept. 14, against the Los Angeles Dodgers
The ferries depart from the Richmond Terminal and arrive at Pier 48 terminal in San Francisco. It’s about a 12-minute walk to the ballpark from there.
The ferries depart from Richmond 90 minutes before the start of that day’s game. They leave San Francisco 30 minutes after the game ends. The excursion across the bay takes about 30 minutes.
The one-way fares are $10.75 for adults and $8.25 for children 5 to 17 years of age as well as seniors 65 years and older. Children under 5 accompanied by an adult travel for free.
Seating is open, but you can register online for advance tickets to assure you’ll have a spot.
Solano Avenue Stroll returns to Albany in September
Albany’s main street will be overtaken by festivities on the second Sunday in September.
Solano Avenue Stroll 49 is scheduled for Sun., Sept. 14, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
On that day, Solano Avenue in Albany and Berkeley will welcome 50 entertainers, 400 vendors, 50 food booths, 100 crafts artisans and family fun.
More than 100,000 people from all over Northern California are expected to attend. The free event is designed to bolster downtown Albany businesses as well as nonprofit organizations in the area.
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