SF Maritime Donut Day June 14
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San Francisco Maritime National Park Association to Host
Inaugural “Donut Day by the Bay” June 14
Free Waterfront Event Celebrates Donuts, Coffee, Live Music and the Legacy of Beloved Late Superintendent Paul DePrey
Public Invited to San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park for a Sweet Morning by the Bay
5 June 2026 – San Francisco, CA: The San Francisco Maritime National Park Association is putting a sweet spin on San Francisco’s waterfront history with the inaugural Donut Day by the Bay, a free community celebration on Sunday, June 14, 2026, from 9am to 1pm at San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, 900 Beach Street. The morning event will feature donuts and coffee from local vendors, outdoor live music, and storytime about the maritime history of the donut.
“Donut Day by the Bay is exactly the kind of joyful, accessible community gathering that brings our maritime heritage to life,” said Darlene Plumtree, CEO of the San Francisco Maritime National Park Association. “It is sweet, it is welcoming, it is very San Francisco — and it is rooted in the stories, people, and traditions that make the waterfront such a special place.”
The event is dedicated to the legacy of Paul DePrey, the beloved late superintendent whose visionary leadership continues to inspire the Association’s work. While admission is free and open to everyone, food will be available for purchase from local vendors.
“Paul DePrey understood that parks are more than places — they are communities,” said Plumtree. “He believed in creating experiences that invite people in, spark curiosity, and build lasting connections. Donut Day by the Bay is offered in that spirit: a morning of music, food, history, and fellowship by the water.”
Among the event highlights is a storytime exploring the maritime history of the donut — a fitting theme for a gathering at San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, where everyday traditions connect to larger stories of seafarers, waterfront workers, families, and communities.
“There is something wonderfully disarming about a donut,” Plumtree continued. “It brings people together. And when you pair that with coffee, music, and the Bay, you have a perfect invitation for people of all ages to spend a morning with us and discover more about San Francisco’s maritime story.”
The Association is also inviting donut and coffee vendors to participate. Interested vendors may contact Natalie, Event Manager, through the event page.
About the San Francisco Maritime National Park Association:
The San Francisco Maritime National Park Association supports education, public programming, historic preservation, and philanthropic initiatives benefiting San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park. Through programs, partnerships, and community engagement, the Association helps preserve and share the maritime stories, vessels, landmarks, and traditions that shaped San Francisco and continue to inspire visitors, students, and residents today.
Event Details:
What: Donut Day by the Bay
When: Sunday, June 14, 2026, 9am – 1pm
Where: San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, 900 Beach Street, San Francisco
Cost: Free admission; food available for purchase from local vendors
Highlights: Donuts and coffee from local vendors; storytime about the maritime history of the donut; outdoor live music
Information: https://maritime.org/event/donuts/