Celebrate the 29 years of San Francisco Old Car Picnic (formerly Jimmy’s Old Car Picnic) showing off cars from 1987 or older at Hellman Hollow (Speedway Meadow) in Golden Gate Park.
2017 San Francisco Old Car Picnic
Saturday, October 21, 2017 | 7 am to 4 pm
Hellman Hollow (formerly Speedway Meadow), 50 Overlook Dr, GG …

Please join them to celebrate bikes and libraries. Bicycling librarians will lead a 25 mile loop, visiting 6 Silicon Valley libraries.
The Library 2 Library Bicycle Loop Tour is a fun tour for library lovers and bicycle riders. They bring people of all ages together and highlight the …

Each San Francisco neighborhood (defined by zipcode) can visit the California Academy of Sciences for free over a three-day weekend (Friday, Saturday, or Sunday) in the spring and fall of each year. So that means as long as you have a driver’s license or other proof ...

The NorCal Corgi Con is a wonderfully bizarre beach day bash for dogs (and their pawrents) that brings together hundreds of enthusiastic Corgis, their owners and wannabes too on Ocean Beach in San FranCorgsco, between Stairwell 2 and 5 near the Cliff House, from 10 am to 2 …

Strap on your helmets. You’re invited to the opening of San Francisco’s first bike park, McLaren Bike Park, on Saturday, October 21, 2017 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
McLaren Bike Park Grand Opening
Saturday, October 21, 2017 | 10a-2p
2050 Sunnydale Ave., SF
FREE
The brand new park is …

Potrero Hill, iconic neighborhood extraordinaire, is hosting the 27th annual festival – an exciting street fair on 20th Street. They’ll have music, food, crafts, rides and activities for young and old alike.
2017 Potrero Hill Festival
Saturday, October 21, 2017 | 11 am to 4 pm
20th Street …

SF Open Studios is the oldest and largest open studios program in the country, featuring an annual, month-long, city-wide art event that showcases over 800 emerging and established San Francisco artists in their studios over four weekends in October and November. Each weekend, art patrons, admirers, and collectors ...

Each year, Epiphany Productions transforms the city’s streets into stages through San Francisco Trolley Dances, a series of free contemporary dance performances along a Muni line. For the price of a Muni ticket, you’ll get a “hop-on, hop-off” Muni tour to experience an extraordinary lineup of ...

Come out and celebrate the Haight-Ashbury Street Fair’s 12th year of providing a fun, free and safe place for the children and families to come out for Halloween fun in the Haight from 11 am to 4 pm on Saturday, October 21, 2017.
The 2017 theme …

Come enjoy 8th Annual Dia De Los Muertos Festival filled with live music, food, local artists, vendors, and even Lucha Libre wrestling.
2017 Día de los Muertes Festival
Saturday, October 21, 2017 | 11 am to 6 pm
St. James Park, San Jose
FREE
Día San José is steeped in tradition, culture and featuring an …

Wharf Fest returns to San Francisco’s iconic waterfront neighborhood. For the fifth year in a row, Fisherman’s Wharf invites Bay Area locals to come enjoy the neighborhood after the crowds of visitors have subsided but before the fabulous fall weather fades away. 2017 Wharf Fest ...

Come on down to Clarion Alley Mural Project, nestled between Mission and Valencia and 17th and 18th, and check out the murals while listening to some great tunes as well.
In the spirit of Clarion, it’s free for everyone. They are taking donations to help buy …

Come celebrate the cowboy and ranching heritage and learn how to square dance to some good old-fashioned foot stompin’, hand clappin’ blue grass music in the grassy meadow at the Sunol-Ohlone Regional Wilderness.
2017 Cowboy Hootenanny Folk Festival
Saturday, October 21, 2017 | 11 am to 4 pm
Sunol-Ohlone Regional …

This community gathering has become a favorite fall tradition as we enjoy the warm October sun before we head into the shorter, cooler winter days.
All are welcome. Bring a friend…make new friends…catch up with old friends…and have some fun at the farm on Saturday, October …

The 20th annual United Nations Association Film Festival, an international documentary film festival, will run from October 19 to 29, 2017 at various locations in Palo Alto, San Francisco, and Stanford University. 2017 United Nations Association Film Festival October 19-29, 2017 Palo Alto, Stanford University, ...

Experience events that capture the spirit and vitality of the Presidio… past and present.
Activities for this event begin at the Archaeology Field Station across from the Presidio Officers’ Club
Come join Presidio archaeologists at International Archaeology Day. The team will host activities for all ages. See …

San Francisco comes alive with art this October and November as ArtSpan presents the 42nd Anniversary of SF Open Studios – the oldest and largest event of its kind in the country, featuring 800 artists. It’s an unrivaled opportunity for art patrons, collectors, and admirers ...

Join them for the grand opening of their new pilot brewery and bar: Anchor Public Taps.
Enjoy a day packed with:

Classic Anchor beers
New and limited beer features
Collaboration brews with Local Brewing Co. & ThirstyBear Organic Brewery
Beer Education Station with Anchor brewers
Complimentary Anchor Steam “Butterbeer” ice cream …

Have you ever wondered what an archaeologist actually does? Did you know that there are archaeologists working and studying right here in San Francisco? To find out more, come join Presidio archaeologists at International Archaeology Day.
See archaeology in action as Presidio Trust archaeologists uncover the …

Explore Visitacion Valley, named by 18th-century Spaniards lost in the fog and part of the only local land grant deeded to an Anglo.
The afternoon tour concentrates on community life – including Eichler housing, a Julia Morgan church, landscaped greenways, and more – in the “Valley …

Oaktown Spice Shop has partnered with Humphry Slocombe to create a limited edition ice cream flavor – Persian Lime & Curry.
The new flavor is influenced by the distinct notes of their popular blend, Persian Lime Curry Rub, such as the tart citrus of limu omani …

They are delighted to announce the 20th UNAFF (United Nations Association Film Festival), which was founded in 1998 by Stanford educator and film critic Jasmina Bojic in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

The 20th UNAFF will be …

Come one come all to the Presidio’s Main Parade Ground and create your very own Pumpkin Masterpiece. San Francisco Pumpkin Carving Festival Saturday, October 21, 2017 | 12 pm to 5 pm Main Parade Ground, Montgomery St, SF Free, but an RSVP is required. Free ...

On Saturday, October 21st from noon to 7 pm, Imprint.City in partnership with Black and Brown Founders, The Bay Bridged &Mural Music and Arts will launch the second annual BayviewLive Festival.
BayviewLIVE, addresses the digital divide by leveraging tech resources to the event while also attracting an …

Please note that this event has been canceled by the event organizers.
Stop by the CUESA Classroom for a special cooking demo with Jacques Pépin featuring the seasonal bounty of the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market.
The grand master of cooking has a new apprentice in the kitchen: …

Saturday in the Park Presents the McLaren Park Metal Music Festival Saturday, Oct. 21, 12pm – Featuring old school metal bands Ancient Mariner, Hammerdown & AC/DZ

Create your own Halloween Jack O’ Lantern in this favorite annual event. Tools and pumpkins are provided while supplies last.
Free but an RSVP is encouraged.

Turfinc at Jack London Square presents Turfin’ vs The World Part 3: Dance Battle Festival Halloween special edition.
They’re bringing something very unique and new to their platform. They will have a tournament of 16 pre-selected top street dancers battling to be crowned King or Queen …

In 2016 London hosted the first Official Animal Rights March where 2,500 vegans marched demanding an end to all animal oppression – and now, with great excitement activists from Berkeley are hosting their first Official Animal Rights March with support from PETA, Direct Action Everywhere, …

You’re invited to the 10th Annual Beat Museum Poetry Festival on October 21-22, 2017 from 1 pm to 6 pm featuring the living poets, poets laureate, former Stegner Fellows, local published poets, as well as brilliant old and new-timers, plus musicians and performance artists from ...