A small, weeknight Summer Resource Fair for families in San Francisco's Mission District neighborhoods
The District 9 Valencia Gardens Summer Resource Fair is a free event that connects children, youth, and families who live in the Valencia Gardens community, the Mission District, Bernal Heights, and the Portola neighborhoods with free and low-cost summer programs, summer jobs for youth, and other services and resources.Connecting children, youth, and families with summer programs, jobs, and resources.
Attend the fair
The 2027 District 9 Valencia Gardens Summer Resource Fair will take place on Thursday, March 4, 2027 from 4pm to 7pm at Valencia Gardens: 390 Valencia Street in San Francisco.
Exhibitor registration
The exhibitor registration link for the 2027 District 9 Valencia Gardens Summer Resource Fair will open on this page on Monday, December 14, 2026 at 11:00 AM.
Contact us
Have questions about the District 9 Valencia Gardens Summer Resource Fair? Please email Emily Davis at emily.davis@dcyf.org.
More about the District 9 Valencia Gardens Summer Resource Fair
What can I expect at the District 9 Valencia Gardens Summer Resource Fair?
The District 9 Valencia Gardens Summer Resource Fair will have representatives from 20 San Francisco agencies who will share information about summer programs, summer jobs for youth, and other services and resources for children and youth ages 0 to 24 and their families. Many of the programs are free or low cost, and some offer financial aid. Some agencies will also help families sign up for programs at the event.
When and where will the 2027 District 9 Valencia Gardens Summer Resource Fair take place?
San Francisco, CA 94103
Thursday, March 4, 2027, from 4pm to 7pm.
How do I get to the District 9 Valencia Gardens Summer Resource Fair?
The event will take place at the main Valencia Gardens building at 390 Valencia street, which is easily accessible by MUNI and BART. The closest lines are the 16th Street Mission BART station, 49 Van Ness/Mission, 14 Mission/14R Mission Rapid, 22 Fillmore, and 55 16th Street.
Who should attend the District 9 Valencia Gardens Summer Resource Fair?
While anyone is welcome to attend the District 9 Valencia Gardens Summer Resource Fair, the event will focus on summer programs and resources for children and youth ages 0 to 24 who live in the Mission District, Bernal Heights, and the Portola neighborhoods.
I do not live in the Valencia Gardens community. Can I attend the District 9 Valencia Gardens Summer Resource Fair?
Absolutely! The District 9 Valencia Gardens Summer Resource Fair will be open to the public, and everyone is welcome to attend.
Which programs and service providers can I meet at the District 9 Valencia Gardens Summer Resource Fair?
The Fair will have representatives from 20 San Francisco agencies who will share information about summer programs and resources for children and youth ages 0 to 24 and their families. All of the programs operate in or serve people who live in District 9 neighborhoods, and many of the summer programs are free, low cost, or offer financial aid. Some agencies will help families sign up for programs and services at the event.
How can I register my agency to be an exhibitor at the fair?
Exhibitor registration for the 2027 District 9 Valencia Gardens Summer Resource Fair will open on this page on Monday, December 14, 2026 at 11am. Registration will be available on a first come, first served basis. When capacity is reached, a waitlist will be started.
Given the limited size of the District 9 Valencia Gardens Summer Resource Fair, we expect to reach exhibitor capacity very quickly.
I would like to attend! Do I need to sign up or do I need a ticket to attend?
The District 9 Valencia Gardens Summer Resource Fair is free to attend, and no ticket or registration is needed. Just stop by Valencia Gardens between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 4, 2027 and start planning your summer!
I want to let people know about this event. How can I help spread the word?
We will create an outreach toolkit for the 2027 District 9 Valencia Gardens Summer Resource Fair and share it on this page in January 2027.