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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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April 2023

Tue 4
A group of people sitting outside, their eyes closed and hands in prayer position for yoga meditation.
Tue, Apr 4, 11:00am – 12:00pm Recurring

Yoga in the Gardens

Free
Wed 5
Dance instructor leading an outdoor dance class on the Yerba Buena Gardens lawn,
Wed, Apr 5, 11:00am – 12:00pm Recurring

Dance Outdoors with Rhythm & Motion

Free
Thu 6
A group of people gathering with a tour guide outside.
Thu, Apr 6, 11:00am – 12:00pm Recurring

Yerba Buena Gardens Public Art Tour

Free
Fri 7
Salsa dance instructor leading an outdoor dance class on the Yerba Buena Gardens Esplanade lawn
Fri, Apr 7, 11:00am – 12:00pm Recurring

Salsa Workout with Rueda Con Ritmo

Free
Tue 11
A group of people sitting outside, their eyes closed and hands in prayer position for yoga meditation.
Tue, Apr 11, 11:00am – 12:00pm Recurring

Yoga in the Gardens

Free
Wed 12
Dance instructor leading an outdoor dance class on the Yerba Buena Gardens lawn,
Wed, Apr 12, 11:00am – 12:00pm Recurring

Dance Outdoors with Rhythm & Motion

Free
Fri 14
Salsa dance instructor leading an outdoor dance class on the Yerba Buena Gardens Esplanade lawn
Fri, Apr 14, 11:00am – 12:00pm Recurring

Salsa Workout with Rueda Con Ritmo

Free
Tue 18
A group of people sitting outside, their eyes closed and hands in prayer position for yoga meditation.
Tue, Apr 18, 11:00am – 12:00pm Recurring

Yoga in the Gardens

Free
Wed 19
Dance instructor leading an outdoor dance class on the Yerba Buena Gardens lawn,
Wed, Apr 19, 11:00am – 12:00pm Recurring

Dance Outdoors with Rhythm & Motion

Free
Thu 20
A group of people gathering with a tour guide outside.
Thu, Apr 20, 11:00am – 12:00pm Recurring

Yerba Buena Gardens Public Art Tour

Free
Fri 21
Salsa dance instructor leading an outdoor dance class on the Yerba Buena Gardens Esplanade lawn
Fri, Apr 21, 11:00am – 12:00pm Recurring

Salsa Workout with Rueda Con Ritmo

Free
Tue 25
A group of people sitting outside, their eyes closed and hands in prayer position for yoga meditation.
Tue, Apr 25, 11:00am – 12:00pm Recurring

Yoga in the Gardens

Free
Wed 26
Dance instructor leading an outdoor dance class on the Yerba Buena Gardens lawn,
Wed, Apr 26, 11:00am – 12:00pm Recurring

Dance Outdoors with Rhythm & Motion

Free
Fri 28
Salsa dance instructor leading an outdoor dance class on the Yerba Buena Gardens Esplanade lawn
Fri, Apr 28, 11:00am – 12:00pm Recurring

Salsa Workout with Rueda Con Ritmo

Free

May 2023

Tue 2
A group of people sitting outside, their eyes closed and hands in prayer position for yoga meditation.
Tue, May 2, 11:00am – 12:00pm Recurring

Yoga in the Gardens

Free
Wed 3
Dance instructor leading an outdoor dance class on the Yerba Buena Gardens lawn,
Wed, May 3, 11:00am – 12:00pm Recurring

Dance Outdoors with Rhythm & Motion

Free
Thu 4
A group of people gathering with a tour guide outside.
Thu, May 4, 11:00am – 12:00pm Recurring

Yerba Buena Gardens Public Art Tour

Free
Fri 5
Salsa dance instructor leading an outdoor dance class on the Yerba Buena Gardens Esplanade lawn
Fri, May 5, 11:00am – 12:00pm Recurring

Salsa Workout with Rueda Con Ritmo

Free
Tue 9
A group of people sitting outside, their eyes closed and hands in prayer position for yoga meditation.
Tue, May 9, 11:00am – 12:00pm Recurring

Yoga in the Gardens

Free
Wed 10
Dance instructor leading an outdoor dance class on the Yerba Buena Gardens lawn,
Wed, May 10, 11:00am – 12:00pm Recurring

Dance Outdoors with Rhythm & Motion

Free
Fri 12
Salsa dance instructor leading an outdoor dance class on the Yerba Buena Gardens Esplanade lawn
Fri, May 12, 11:00am – 12:00pm Recurring

Salsa Workout with Rueda Con Ritmo

Free
Tue 16
A group of people sitting outside, their eyes closed and hands in prayer position for yoga meditation.
Tue, May 16, 11:00am – 12:00pm Recurring

Yoga in the Gardens

Free
Wed 17
Dance instructor leading an outdoor dance class on the Yerba Buena Gardens lawn,
Wed, May 17, 11:00am – 12:00pm Recurring

Dance Outdoors with Rhythm & Motion

Free
Thu 18
A group of people gathering with a tour guide outside.
Thu, May 18, 11:00am – 12:00pm Recurring

Yerba Buena Gardens Public Art Tour

Free
Fri 19
Salsa dance instructor leading an outdoor dance class on the Yerba Buena Gardens Esplanade lawn
Fri, May 19, 11:00am – 12:00pm Recurring

Salsa Workout with Rueda Con Ritmo

Free
Tue 23
A group of people sitting outside, their eyes closed and hands in prayer position for yoga meditation.
Tue, May 23, 11:00am – 12:00pm Recurring

Yoga in the Gardens

Free
Fri 26
Salsa dance instructor leading an outdoor dance class on the Yerba Buena Gardens Esplanade lawn
Fri, May 26, 11:00am – 12:00pm Recurring

Salsa Workout with Rueda Con Ritmo

Free
Tue 30
A group of people sitting outside, their eyes closed and hands in prayer position for yoga meditation.
Tue, May 30, 11:00am – 12:00pm Recurring

Yoga in the Gardens

Free
Wed 31
Dance instructor leading an outdoor dance class on the Yerba Buena Gardens lawn,
Wed, May 31, 11:00am – 12:00pm Recurring

Dance Outdoors with Rhythm & Motion

Free
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