20th Anniversary Community Day by the Bay
Celebrating 20 Years at Alcatraz
Join Alcatraz City Cruises for a free, family-friendly celebration by the Bay as we mark 20 years of partnership with the National Park Service.
- Saturday, September 26, 2026
- 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM
- Pier 33, Alcatraz Landing, San Francisco
- Free Community Day at Pier 33 — no ticket or RSVP required.
Note: Community Day does not include a tour of Alcatraz Island.
What's Happening
- Free face painting for kids
- Live DJ music all day
- Decorate your own 20th Anniversary tote bag
- Roaming Photobooth
- Passport Stamp Challenge
Optional complimentary Bay Discovery Cruise after the event — 3:10 PM departure
Space is limited — reserve your spot coming soon. Max 2 guests per booking.
Meet Our Community Partners
Local organizations bringing hands-on activities for all ages:
- San Francisco Zoo & Gardens
- Aquarium of the Bay
- Exploratorium
- San Francisco Giants
- APA Family Support Services
- California Academy of Sciences
- The Escape Game
- National Park Service
- Market Street Railway
- Tree Frog Treks
- ACC's own HSSQE Team (Health, Safety, Security, Quality & Environment)
Passport Stamp Challenge
Visit every booth. Collect every stamp for giveaways and fun.
- Grab a passport card at the ACC Welcome Table
- Visit all 11 vendor booths and collect a stamp at each
- Snap a photo of your completed passport
- Post it and tag @AlcatrazCityCruises
Complimentary Bay Discovery Cruise
After the event, enjoy an optional complimentary 90-minute cruise around San Francisco Bay, with views of Alcatraz Island and the city skyline.
Departs 3:10 PM
Space will be limited. Maximum 2 guests per booking. Ticket reservations will be available soon.
See you at Pier 33!
Free and open to the public — no ticket or RSVP required.