Highlights from the Dec 2025 - Nov 2026 season.
This covers the period since our last permit renewal in November 2025.
Milestones
November 2025: Hayes Promenade permit renewed, schedule set at Friday 4-10pm, Saturday 10am-10pm, SFMTA Board recommends longer permit term.
November 2025: Amplified sound permit renewed.
December 2025: UC Berkeley Study finds Hayes Promenade turns Hayes Street into a thriving public space.
June 2026: Hayes Valley Farmers’ Market launched, every Saturday 10am-2pm.
July 2026: Entertainment Zone launched with 14 local businesses participating, allowing to-go alcoholic beverages during Hayes Promenade hours and neighborhood-wide events.
September 2026: SF Civic Center Community Benefit District Ambassadors began staffing Hayes Promenade, complementing our volunteers.
October 2026: 2,884 signatures supporting permanent pedestrianization, 1,664 from SF, 505 from zip code 94102.
Highlights
We activated Hayes Promenade nearly every Friday and Saturday this past year, including funding 74 live music performances. Below are some highlights from the past year, all free to the public.
PawSpace Foundation Presents: Pup Up Marketplace Block Party. Click here for more details and RSVP.
Enjoy a free outdoor performance by the SF Opera Orchestra String Quartet on Hayes Promenade!
Originally launched in 1911 as a symbol of resilience and renewal after the 1906 earthquake, the Carnival made a triumphant return in 2022 to mark a fresh beginning after the pandemic. Since then, it has become a beloved summer tradition, drawing thousands to the heart of Hayes Valley each year.
This free, community-focused celebration features performances by Circus Bella, founded by Abigail Munn, director and ringmaster.
Love Is In The Air: A Valentine's Pet Event
Bring you pets & pals for a paws-itively sweet time!
Friday, Jan 16
4:30pm-6:30pm: Games & Chalk!
Saturday, Jan 17
11am-2pm: Live Jazz: Lucas Davis Trio
2pm-4pm: Trent Berry & Dave Ricketts
10:30am-6:30pm: Games & Chalk!
Help make Hayes Promenade even more awesome! Free t-shirt and other perks for volunteering!
Learn how to turn Hayes Street into Hayes Promenade!
Send email to volunteer@hayespromenade.org for more details.
Shop from small, local petcentric businesses at our howliday market and pick up the pawfect gifts for your favorite furry friends!
We will also be accepting donations of pet food and supplies, Toys for Tots, and the local food bank.
