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Outdoor Classes

Yerba Buena Gardens Festival offers regular interactive, culture-centered programs held in the invigorating outdoor spaces of Yerba Buena Gardens.

Outdoor Classes Calendar

San Francisco locals and visiting out-of-towners can look to these outdoor classes to refresh their body and spirit through dance, music, movement, public art and more. On any given day of the week, you can always find something Free, Outdoors and Fresh at Yerba Buena Gardens.

What people are saying about Outdoor Classes…

  • What a wonderful project to educate and inspire great talent and a spiritual healing effect. Thank you.
  • This is the highlight of my week! Free dancing outside, it’s the best!
  • Thank you so much for free healthy outdoor opportunities. Mind body and spirit.

Check out all of the incredible classes listed below.

Mark your calendars and make Outdoor Classes FUN, OUTDOORS and FRESH!

What to expect at Outdoor Classes…

As always, these classes are FREE, outdoors, and ADA-accessible to be enjoyed by all. Outdoor Classes are held in outdoor, open-air spaces. Please be dressed for San Francisco weather. For Park Rules and Regulations, please refer to Yerba Buena Gardens Management’s website.

Outdoor Classes are each approximately 60 minutes long at at different spaces in Yerba Buena Gardens, on Mission Street between Third and Fourth Streets, San Francisco. Yerba Buena Gardens are conveniently located near Montgomery & Powell BART stations, and several MUNI lines. See detailed information on the Visitor Map.

Looking for a yummy place to eat or a museum to explore? Find out more on the Visitor Information page.

Outdoor Classes Calendar

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May 2025

Wed 28
Dance instructor leading an outdoor dance class on the Yerba Buena Gardens lawn,
Wed, May 28, 12:00pm – 1:00pm Event Series Dance Outdoors with Rhythm & Motion

Dance Outdoors with Rhythm & Motion

Free

June 2025

Wed 18
Dance instructor leading an outdoor dance class on the Yerba Buena Gardens lawn,
Wed, Jun 18, 12:00pm – 1:00pm Event Series Dance Outdoors with Rhythm & Motion

Dance Outdoors with Rhythm & Motion

Free
Wed 25
Dance instructor leading an outdoor dance class on the Yerba Buena Gardens lawn,
Wed, Jun 25, 12:00pm – 1:00pm Event Series Dance Outdoors with Rhythm & Motion

Dance Outdoors with Rhythm & Motion

Free

July 2025

Wed 2
Dance instructor leading an outdoor dance class on the Yerba Buena Gardens lawn,
Wed, Jul 2, 12:00pm – 1:00pm Event Series Dance Outdoors with Rhythm & Motion

Dance Outdoors with Rhythm & Motion

Free
Wed 9
Dance instructor leading an outdoor dance class on the Yerba Buena Gardens lawn,
Wed, Jul 9, 12:00pm – 1:00pm Event Series Dance Outdoors with Rhythm & Motion

Dance Outdoors with Rhythm & Motion

Free
Wed 16
Dance instructor leading an outdoor dance class on the Yerba Buena Gardens lawn,
Wed, Jul 16, 12:00pm – 1:00pm Event Series Dance Outdoors with Rhythm & Motion

Dance Outdoors with Rhythm & Motion

Free
Sun 20
An instructor joyfully leading a dance class behind him in an outdoor court
Sun, Jul 20, 10:00am – 3:00pm

YBG Dance Day

Free
Wed 23
Dance instructor leading an outdoor dance class on the Yerba Buena Gardens lawn,
Wed, Jul 23, 12:00pm – 1:00pm Event Series Dance Outdoors with Rhythm & Motion

Dance Outdoors with Rhythm & Motion

Free
Sat 26
Nia Pearl wearing a black and white top, head leaning slightly on her hand, in front of a sepia-toned mural wall
Sat, Jul 26, 12:00pm – 1:00pm

Poetry Workshop with Nia Pearl

Free
Wed 30
Dance instructor leading an outdoor dance class on the Yerba Buena Gardens lawn,
Wed, Jul 30, 12:00pm – 1:00pm Event Series Dance Outdoors with Rhythm & Motion

Dance Outdoors with Rhythm & Motion

Free

August 2025

Wed 6
Dance instructor leading an outdoor dance class on the Yerba Buena Gardens lawn,
Wed, Aug 6, 12:00pm – 1:00pm Event Series Dance Outdoors with Rhythm & Motion

Dance Outdoors with Rhythm & Motion

Free
Wed 13
Dance instructor leading an outdoor dance class on the Yerba Buena Gardens lawn,
Wed, Aug 13, 12:00pm – 1:00pm Event Series Dance Outdoors with Rhythm & Motion

Dance Outdoors with Rhythm & Motion

Free
Sat 16
Nia Pearl wearing a black and white top, head leaning slightly on her hand, in front of a sepia-toned mural wall
Sat, Aug 16, 12:00pm – 1:00pm

Poetry Workshop with Nia Pearl

Free
Wed 20
Dance instructor leading an outdoor dance class on the Yerba Buena Gardens lawn,
Wed, Aug 20, 12:00pm – 1:00pm Event Series Dance Outdoors with Rhythm & Motion

Dance Outdoors with Rhythm & Motion

Free
Wed 27
Dance instructor leading an outdoor dance class on the Yerba Buena Gardens lawn,
Wed, Aug 27, 12:00pm – 1:00pm Event Series Dance Outdoors with Rhythm & Motion

Dance Outdoors with Rhythm & Motion

Free

September 2025

Wed 10
Dance instructor leading an outdoor dance class on the Yerba Buena Gardens lawn,
Wed, Sep 10, 12:00pm – 1:00pm Event Series Dance Outdoors with Rhythm & Motion

Dance Outdoors with Rhythm & Motion

Free
Wed 24
Dance instructor leading an outdoor dance class on the Yerba Buena Gardens lawn,
Wed, Sep 24, 12:00pm – 1:00pm Event Series Dance Outdoors with Rhythm & Motion

Dance Outdoors with Rhythm & Motion

Free

October 2025

Wed 1
Dance instructor leading an outdoor dance class on the Yerba Buena Gardens lawn,
Wed, Oct 1, 12:00pm – 1:00pm Event Series Dance Outdoors with Rhythm & Motion

Dance Outdoors with Rhythm & Motion

Free
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OFFICE: Yerba Buena Gardens Festival, 760 Howard St., San Francisco, CA 94103
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