30+ summer Pride events that aren't in San Francisco

OK, so maybe San Francisco gets the rep for going all-out for Pride Month. But what about the rest of the Bay Area? There’s a veritable cornucopia of creative and fun Pride events on tap in communities throughout the region, from a hike celebrating queerness in the natural world in Point Reyes Station to a Pride bike ride in Livermore to a panoply of drag shows, street festivals and dance parties from Oakland to Scotts Valley. Here are just some of the events to celebrate and support the LGBTQIA+ community a little closer to home throughout June and beyond.

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Walnut Creek Pride Flag Raising: Noon June 1, City Hall, 1666 N. Main St., Walnut Creek. walnutcreekartsrec.org

San Ramon Pride Flag-Raising: 5-6 p.m. June 1, Central Park Meadows, 12501 Alcosta Blvd., San Ramon. instagram.com/p/DY4m73lhKMM

Santa Clara’s 10th Annual Pride Flag Raising Ceremony: 11 a.m.-noon June 3, Santa Clara City Hall Quad Area, 1500 Warburton Ave., Santa Clara. The city invites the community to join the Santa Clara City Council for the ceremony. Mayor Lisa M. Gillmor, Gabrielle Antolovich of the Billy DeFrank Center and Sera Fernando of the County of Santa Clara Office of LGBTQ Affairs will be honorary guests. Free shaved ice available while supplies last. santaclaraca.gov

Napa Pride Drag Chateau: 8-10 p.m. June 4, Folklore Records + Drinks + Food, 1226 Third St., Napa. With showstopping performances, food and drinks, this pop-up show by the Drag Chateau is a sure way to kick off Pride Month in style. $13. eventbrite.com

Afro Pride: 9 p.m. June 4-June 5, Golden Ratio, 1517 Franklin St., Oakland. Participate in Afro Queer, a dance floor and movement centering queer and trans, African and diasporic artists. $5-$15. eventbrite.com

Pride in Our Park: 4-7 p.m. June 5, Bear Valley Trailhead, Point Reyes Station. Join a hike followed by a grove hangout with music and an art activity that celebrates queerness in the human and natural worlds. Free. eventbrite.com

Pride Prom: 6-9 p.m. June 5, San Lorenzo Community Center, 1970 Via Buena Vista, San Lorenzo. This event is for the high-school-aged community, youth ages 14-18. Join a pride-filled prom with food, drag performances, music and more. Dress code? Whatever makes you feel most like yourself. Free. eventbrite.com

Alameda’s Angels: 7-10 p.m. June 5, Faction Brewing, 2501 Monarch St., Alameda. Fierce performances, cold drinks and good times are promised at this performance by some of the Bay Area’s top drag queens as well as Jax from “RuPaul’s Drag Race” and DeeDee Marie Holliday from “Drag Race Philippines,” plus tacos, tortas and desserts from La Santa Torta. $10. eventbrite.com

Proud of My Family: 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. June 6, Children’s Discovery Museum, 180 Woz Way, San Jose. This all-day event is designed to celebrate all types of families, especially LGBTQ+ parents, relatives, and friends. Free with museum admission. cdm.org/event/proud-of-my-family

Pride in the Plaza 2026: Noon-4 p.m. June 6, Todos Santos Plaza, 2175 Willow Pass Road, Concord. Rainbow Community Center presents an afternoon of pride, visibility, celebration and resilience with live performances, DJs, community vendors and resources, a kids’ area, food and free HIV/STI testing. facebook.com

Pride & Petals: Noon-5 p.m. June 6, 6607 Telegraph Ave., Oakland. This queer neighborhood gift store by queer and trans creators in Oakland is hosting a Pride kickoff event with in-store deals, food and drinks, and a free craft corner. Free. eventbrite.com

Queerlantis: 4-11 p.m. June 6, Veterans Memorial Building, 846 Front St., Santa Cruz. Enjoy a one-night micro-festival for the queer community featuring a VIP meet-and-greet with Irene the Alien from RuPaul’s Drag Race, plus music acts described as “violin-driven baroque post-punk” and “Elven Grunge.” $34. eventbrite.com

Vallejo Drag Brunch: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. June 7, Bambino’s Vallejo, 301 Georgia St., Suite 122, Vallejo. Enjoy brunch alongside vibrant performances by Miss Cherry Lane and Sadie C. Sparkles. $11. eventbrite.com

Palo Alto Pride: 2-5 p.m. June 7, King Plaza, 250 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto. Palo Alto hosts its first Pride event with various speakers, performers and tabling. paloalto.gov

Endless Pride Pool Party: 2-7 p.m. June 7, Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection, 611 Ocean St., Santa Cruz. Make waves at this pool party featuring relaxation, dancing, an extensive lineup of drag and burlesque performances and beats by Mothership Connection. $66. eventbrite.com

Teen Pride Social: 4:30-6:30 p.m. June 10, Santa Clara Library, 2635 Homestead Road, Santa Clara. Hang out at the library for an evening of games, music, snacks and a craft to tie-dye a tote bag. Free. eventbrite.com

Grapes and Giggles: 8:30-10:30 p.m. June 10, Domenico Winery, 1697 Industrial Rd., San Carlos. This San Carlos winery is hosting a Pride Month comedy night featuring stand-up performances from late-night TV, SF Sketchfest, Comedy Central and more. $30. eventbrite.com

Outloud: 6-9 p.m. June 11, LaSalle Mortgage, 4200 Broadway, Oakland. Hosted by real estate agents and mortgage advisors, this event raises funds for Lyric, a nonprofit that helps LGBTQ+ youth in the Bay Area and features drag performances, cocktails, food, music and more. Free. eventbrite.com

Fremont Pride Fair 2026: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. June 13, Fremont Main Library, 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont. This event includes a Drag King Storytime, dancing, entertainment, food and booths featuring local LGBTQ+ organizations, community resources and vendors. 510families.com/calendar/fremont-pride-fair-2025

Drag Brunch at Valley Goat: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. June 13, Valley Goat, 1100 North Mathilda Ave., Sunnyvale. Enjoy a prix fixe brunch while taking in a Pride-special high-energy drag brunch with Amoura Teese, Hera Wynn and Delilah Befierce. $70 and up. eventbrite.com

San Mateo County Pride Celebration: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. June 13, San Mateo Central Park, 50 East 5th Ave., San Mateo. Enjoy live entertainment, a DJ, resource and vendor booths, food trucks, family-friendly activities and more at this community celebration. smcpridecelebration.com

Two-Spirit Celebration: Noon-4 p.m. June 13, Dimond Park, 3860 Hanly Road, Oakland. Lounge, eat, create and celebrate with the Bay Area American Indian Two Spirits organization. Enjoy aguas frescas, body and face painting or make your own daisy chain bracelets. Free. eventbrite.com

Queer Latine Pride Block Party: 12-5 p.m. June 13, 2345 Valdez St., Oakland. Music, vendors and community collaborate for this block party celebrating Latine and queer identities with live DJs, performances and more. Free. eventbrite.com

Queer Magic Dance Party: 4-10 p.m. June 13, Temescal Brewing, 4115 Telegraph Ave., Oakland. Enjoy a meet-and-greet, then hit the dance floor with DJs Sucia and Chico Chi, and shop from a lineup of queer vendors. $12. eventbrite.com

Pride Ride: 8 a.m.-noon June 14, Trek Bicycle Livermore, 2752 First St., Livermore. Enjoy a casual bike cruise through Livermore with lots of snacks, drinks and free goodies for you and your bike. Free. eventbrite.com

Pride Party Tie-Dye Workshop: 1-4 p.m. June 14, Original Pattern Brewing, 292 Fourth St., Oakland. Enjoy an afternoon of tie-dying and/or bleach-dying with music, food, drinks and a special beer release. Free to attend, $30 for workshop and supplies. eventbrite.com

Silicon Valley Pride LGBTQ Community Mixer: 5:30-7:30 p.m. June 18, The Hut, 3200 The Alameda, Santa Clara. Meet and connect with new people in the LGBTQ+ community. svpride.com/events

Silicon Valley Pride 3rd Annual 5K & 10K: 9 a.m.-noon June 20, Hellyer County Park, San Jose. Running, walking or strutting in your fabulous Pride attire are all encouraged at this inclusive event where fitness meets celebration. Ages 8 and up. svpride.com/events

Pride Public Art Walking Tour: 10-11 a.m. June 20, Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek. Explore public art throughout downtown Walnut Creek on this Pride-themed walking tour. walnutcreekartsrec.org

San Jose Pride Bar Crawl: 4-10 p.m. June 20, The Old Wagon Saloon & Grill, 73 N. San Pedro St., San Jose. Participate in this annual pub crawl celebrating San Jose Pride at over four venues, including drink specials, live music at some venues, themed drinks and more. $30. eventbrite.com

Flamy Grant Pride Concert: 7-10 p.m. June 20, Sunnyvale Presbyterian Church, 728 W. Fremont Ave., Sunnyvale. Appalachian roots meet high-octane drag artistry in this family-friendly night of queer country featuring storytelling and music from a Billboard-charting drag queen. $25. eventbrite.com

Fierce & Fabulous: 8-9:30 p.m. June 20, Domenico Winery, 1697 Industrial Road, San Carlos. Celebrate Pride Month in San Mateo County at this drag show followed by a dance party. Cocktails, wine and bites available for purchase. A portion of the proceeds support the San Mateo Pride Center. $34. eventbrite.com

Shug Shack Pride Show: 8-11 p.m. June 20, Bruno’s Bar and Grill, 230 Mount Hermon Road, Scotts Valley. Enjoy a Pride show hosted by Miss Shugana and Madd-Dogg with beats by DJ Nola Cruz in the Santa Cruz Mountains. $34. eventbrite.com

Chüch: 4-8 p.m. June 21, White Horse Inn, 6551 Telegraph Ave., Oakland. This Pride Month edition of a Sunday tea dance promises gospel house, disco and rare grooves at Oakland’s historic LGBTQ+ bar. Proceeds from the door will go to the Oakland LGBTQ Center. $12. tickettailor.com

The Birdcage Trivia Night: 7:30-9 p.m. June 22, Dr. Funk, 29 N. San Pedro St., San Jose. For those who know every line of “The Birdcage,” tonight’s your night. And, there’s a costume contest. Free. eventbrite.com

Drag Show Gay Pride Party: 8-11 p.m. June 26, Longboard Bar & Venue, 180 Eureka Square, Pacifica. Sashay on the coast with drag queens at this loud, proud celebration. $14. eventbrite.com

Monterey Peninsula Pride: 11 a.m. June 27. Join a parade followed by a celebration with food, drinks, vendors and queer entertainers. peninsulapride.org/pride2026

Oakland Pride Talent Show: 6-9 p.m. July 9, Crybaby, 1928 Telegraph Ave., Oakland. Enjoy this Oakland-based live talent showcase. $10. crybaby.live/tm-event/oakland-pride-talent-show

South County Pride 2026: Noon-4 p.m. Aug. 8. 7351 Rosanna St., Gilroy. pridesocialsouthcounty.com

Oakland Pride: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 16, 1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Oakland. A parade followed by a festival with a Grammy-nominated headliner and other stages, over 300 exhibitors, and an 18+ experience about sexual health and education are planned so far. $17 and up. tickets.eventhub.net

Silicon Valley Pride: Aug. 29-30, Plaza Park 1 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose. Tickets not yet available. svpride.com

Pride Prom: 7-10 p.m. Sept. 19, California Historical Radio Society, 2152 Central Ave., Alameda. Don your best formal attire, bring your friends and dance the night away at this colorful event at the California Radio History Museum. Proceeds benefit domestic violence services. $45. eventbrite.com

Livermore Pride: Noon Oct. 17, Bankhead Plaza, 2400 First St., Livermore. livermorepride.org

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This story was originally published May 30, 2026 at 9:47 AM.