National Public Lands Day (NPLD) is the nation’s largest, single-day volunteer effort for public lands with over 175,000 people volunteering to plant trees, clean up beaches, and maintain trails in National Parks and other public areas.

Foodies, drinkers, and Oakland enthusiasts alike – rejoice – Town Eats is throwing its first annual event in partnership with Jack London Square’s Lungomare. Town Eats is a three-day local pride event that will feature some of the best local drinks, beats and bites around. ...

Comedians with Criminal Records is a unique comedy showcase of established comedians who’ve had trouble with the law in the past. This may be the only show in America where if you don’t laugh, you might get stabbed. And it all takes place at the ...

The San Francisco Neighborhood Theater Foundation (SFNTF) produces the popular Film Night in the Park Outdoor Film Series in Dolores Park, Union Square and Washington Square Park. Films are free of charge in beautiful park settings and projected on a giant outdoor screen. Arrive early, spread ...

You’re invited to join the Consulate General of Switzerland, swissnex San Francisco, Swiss Business Hub, and Switzerland Tourism to celebrate the Grand Opening of Switzerland’s new interdisciplinary hub on the San Francisco Waterfront this September 23-25, 2016 The Grand Opening weekend hosts a series of ...

The San Francisco Model Yacht Club presents Wooden Boats on Parade, the 10th bi-annual event which will be held at beautiful Spreckels Lake on Sunday, September 25, 2016 starting at 9 am.
Come see dozens of wooden boat enthusiasts taken their model boats out for a ride – …

The annual Candypalooza at the Jelly Belly Factory is a free festival of all things sweet featuring free tastings, live music and free tours of the factory. Enjoy local musical acts, craft vendors from all over Solano County and beyond, and carnival attractions, rides and midway games for kids ...

This isn’t just a casual day of Frisbee in the park.
This is professional disc golf and the 27th Annual “San Francisco Safari” brings together 150 pro and amateur players – including some of the best disc golfers in the world – to vie for nearly …

As the city’s longtime struggle with homelessness shows little signs of improvement and in the wake of Bay Area media’s coordinated coverage of the issue this past summer, join them for a look at the future of this problem in San Francisco.
Jeff Kositsky, the director of City …

Continuing the merger of two great festivals, the Downtown Martinez Italian Street Painting Festival and San Francisco’s Polk Street Blues Festival, get ready for a big two-day street party in Martinez – the 2016 Bay Area Blues Festival. 2016 Bay Area Blues Festival Sat-Sun, September 24-25, 2016 ...

The Big Book Sale celebrates its 52nd year of the Friends of the SF Library featuring over 500,000 books, DVDs, CDs, books on tape, vinyl, and other forms of media in 70 different categories, all for $1-3, at the Fort Mason Center’s Festival Pavilion. The Big Book Sale is free ...

San Francisco transit history comes back to life at this annual, weekend-long blast from the past dating back to the 19th century. During Muni Heritage Weekend, visitors will be able to ride and view historic streetcars, cable cars and buses that are rarely seen on ...

Dozens of local farmers and artisan producers throughout Sonoma County, from Healdsburg to Petaluma, will open their doors to tell the behind-the-scenes story of local food during Weekend Along the Farm Trails. Join local farmers for a weekend of tours, artisan foods, wine tasting, hands-on ...

The Treasure Island Flea is a modern urban market for 15,000+ each month that houses around 400 curated vendors selling originally-made and designed items, artists, and antique/vintage collectors. Plus there’s typically 25+ food trucks, live local music, workshops, kids games, and bars with seasonal cocktails and local ...

Tall ships are back in the Bay Area offering walk-on tours while docked in between their cruises. Check the Public Sail Schedule to see which ships will be docked at your nearest port. Dockside Tours Dockside tours are $5. Sailing tickets are $47 a head and $39 for children 12 ...

Celebrate 150 years of emergency response and firefighting in San Francisco with the brave men and women of the SF Fire Department. Historic apparatus and vehicles will be on display at Fisherman’s Wharf on the waterfront between Pier 39 and Pier 45. All events on September ...

The Asian Art Museum‘s Korea Day festival is back for its eighth year with presentations by notable musicians, artists, performers and more – with gallery tours, artists’ demonstrations, art and craft activities, a K-Pop Lounge, and other experiences inspired by traditional and contemporary Korean culture.
2016 Korea Day
Sunday, …

Eat Real combines a state fair, a street-food festival, and a block party to create a celebration of good food. At the Eat Real Festival, participants learn where food comes from, who grows it, and how to make it. Eat Real Festival attendance is 100% ...

The 33rd Annual Folsom Street Fair, a true only in San Francisco original, covers over 13 city blocks filled with 400,000 people in their most outrageous leather, rubber, and fetish attire enjoying the world’s largest leather fair.
2016 Folsom Street Fair
Sunday, September 25, 2016 | 11 am …

The 17th Annual Oktoberfest by the Bay brings the spirit of Munich, Germany to the city by the bay with tasty German fare, lots of great German beer, Bavarian dancing, and a authentic German “oompah” music from 21-piece Chico Bavarian Band and more. Oktoberfest by the ...

Foodies, drinkers, and Oakland enthusiasts alike – rejoice – Town Eats is throwing its first annual event in partnership with Jack London Square’s Lungomare. Town Eats is a three-day local pride event that will feature some of the best local drinks, beats and bites around. ...

Off the Grid hosts a full season of Picnic at the Presidio from 11 am to 4 pm every Sunday through the fall at the Main Parade Ground Lawn. Get ready for yummy offerings available for purchase from San Francisco’s favorite eateries and food trucks, a lively atmosphere and ...

Art Explosion Studios, San Francisco’s largest artist’s collective, opens up its doors to the public during the annual Fall Open Studios. Painters, sculptors, photographers, fashion designers and jewelers will all be showing, so there will be something for every type of art connoisseur. Come see over ...

SFMusic Day champions a diverse cross-section of the Bay Area’s vibrant musical community in a free, accessible and rewarding atmosphere. More than 30 established and emerging ensembles of various genres—including early music, chamber music, new music, jazz and creative music—will perform concurrently throughout the day in ...

Following the success of last year’s inaugural Sunset Piano celebration, their Sunset Piano Block Party is back this year and bigger than ever.
Enjoy tasty food and craft beers from one of San Francisco’s most scenic viewpoints in Potrero Hill, while listening to live piano performances …

The Berkeley Old Time Music Convention is a five day music festival featuring performances by local and national acts, several rollicking square dances, the illustrious stringband contest, workshops, and plenty of jamming, in venues throughout Berkeley. The convention is organized by folks who love old ...

Born and raised in Morocco, Yassir Chadly is a multi-instrumental master who moves easily between the oud, gimbri, karkabas, darbuka, and other traditional North African instruments.
He’s composed music for Alonzo King’s LINES Ballet and the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, while collaborating with a glittering …

The Golden Gate Park Band, under the direction of Michael L. Wirgler, presents the 134th season in Golden Gate Park’s music concourse. The weekly concerts take place most Sundays at 1 pm and are free and open to the public. All concerts feature music of specific ...

You’re invited to join the Consulate General of Switzerland, swissnex San Francisco, Swiss Business Hub, and Switzerland Tourism to celebrate the Grand Opening of Switzerland’s new interdisciplinary hub on the San Francisco Waterfront this September 23-25, 2016 The Grand Opening weekend hosts a series of ...

In recognition of the cultures and peoples stemming from the Middle East who reside here in the Bay Area, a wide variety of programs for all ages and exhibitions will be presented in August, September and October. Programs include lectures, films, cooking demonstrations, performances, music, ...