SF's "Fleet Week" 2026 Air Show + Full Schedule (Oct. 4-12)
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates
SF's "Fleet Week" 2026 Air Show + Full Schedule (Oct. 4-12)
The full air show schedule and details as Fleet Week 2026 takes over San Francisco
Bay Area's Best Pumpkin Patches for 2026
Bay Area Favorites, Fun & Games, Halloween
Bay Area's Best Pumpkin Patches for 2026
Where to pick your own pumpkins with fun fall activities this Fall 2026
Free Museum Days in San Francisco + Bay Area (2026)
Get Out: Events, Museums / Cultural Institutions
Free Museum Days in San Francisco + Bay Area (2026)
Our guide to the best free monthly museum days in the Bay Area for 2026
SF Opera Hosts Rare Costume Sale "Treasure Hunt" for Halloween
Artsy Fartsy, Halloween
SF Opera Hosts Rare Costume Sale "Treasure Hunt" for Halloween
A rare chance to shop for epic Halloween costumes like Victorian gowns, dramatic capes and fantasy finds in Burlingame, Oct. 17-18.
45-Foot-Tall Naked Sculpture Leaving SF After 18 Months
Artsy Fartsy, Downtown San Francisco, Goodbye
45-Foot-Tall Naked Sculpture Leaving SF After 18 Months
The massive 32,000 lb "R-Evolution" says goodbye to Embarcadero Plaza with a huge send-off block party October 2nd.

Monday, October 12

SF’s Indigenous Peoples Day at Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026
Monday, October 12 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
SF’s Indigenous Peoples Day at Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026

The 2026 Yerba Buena Gardens Festival hosts a full lineup of free outdoor music, theater, circus, dance, poetry, and children’s programs. The Festival opens on Saturday, May 9, 2026 with Hermán Olivera y Orquesta Taíno to kick off its 26th season. The Festival features over 100 free ...

SF’s Indigenous Peoples Day at Yerba Buena Gardens
Monday, October 12 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Gardens (Esplanade)
SF's Indigenous Peoples Day at Yerba Buena Gardens
Indigenous Peoples Day Mon, Oct 12 | 12:00pm – 4:00pm Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens Mission St. between 3rd & 4th Sts. San Francisco, CA Join us in celebration of San Francisco Indigenous Peoples Day with a magnificent profusion of Native American art, music and vendors. The event highlights the ...
Oakland’s Free “Town Biz” Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue)
Monday, October 12 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Food/drink for purchase
| Mesa Maguey
Oakland’s Free "Town Biz" Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue)

Get ready for TownBiz Comedy Night in Oakland’s Temescal neighborhood—a celebration of Oakland comedy and culture with a series of pop-up live shows across the Bay by HellaFunny. This HellaFunny comedy night takes place at the just-opened Mesa Maguey, an upscale agave bar and Oaxcacan restaurant that’s a perfect date-night ...Every Monday

Plan Ahead

Oakland’s 2026 “Autumn Lights Festival” (October 15-17)
Thursday, October 15 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | The Gardens at Lake Merritt
Oakland’s 2026 “Autumn Lights Festival” (October 15-17)

Art and nature enthusiasts from all over the region flock to Oakland’s Lake Merritt to immerse themselves in the must-see 15th Anniversary Autumn Lights Festival, a one-of-a-kind interactive art experience that is always the talk of the town. We invite you to celebrate our 15th ...

SF Neo-Futurists “The Infinite Wrench” (30 Plays in 60 Minutes, every Fri & Sat)
Friday, October 16 – 9:00 pm | 447 Minna St.
SF Neo-Futurists “The Infinite Wrench” (30 Plays in 60 Minutes, every Fri & Sat)

See the show the SF Chronicle calls one of 22 San Francisco things everyone must do! 50 weekends a year, the critically-acclaimed San Francisco Neo-Futurists present The Infinite Wrench, an attempt to perform 30 bite-sized plays in a frantic race against the clock, in an ...

Free SF Comedy Show “Hayes Valley Comedy Night” at The Function (Every Monday)
Free SF Comedy Show "Hayes Valley Comedy Night" at The Function (Every Monday)

Welcome to the heart of laughter right on the edge of SF’s vibrant Hayes Valley district! Step into a world of hilarity and at the newest addition to the city’s comedy scene – a chic, upscale comedy club boasting avant-garde decor, an upstairs lounge and a roster of top-notch comedians. ...

SF’s Giant “R-Evolution” Sculpture Final Day / Tear Down (Embarcadero Plaza)
Monday, October 12 – All Day | Cost: FREE | Embarcadero Plaza
SF's Giant "R-Evolution" Sculpture Final Day / Tear Down (Embarcadero Plaza)

After a year and a half, Celebrate Marco Cochrane’s  45-ft “R-Evolution” naked sculpture with live performances, music & a dance party at Embarcadero Plaza on October 2, 2026 from 05:30 PM – 08:00 PM A Final Celebration at Marco Cochrane’s R-Evolution, presented by Big Art Loop After gracing ...

Tuesday, October 13

Oakland’s “Mezcal & Mole” Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)
Tuesday, October 13 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Food/drink for purchase
| Mesa Maguey
Oakland's "Mezcal & Mole" Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)

Get ready for the return of HellaFunny comedy night to Temescal with a series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. This HellaFunny comedy show takes place at the just-opened Mesa Maguey, an upscale agave bar and Oaxcacan restaurant that’s a perfect date-night spot with lots ...Every Tuesday

$1 Margaritas & “Disco Taco Tuesday” at Underdogs (SoMa)
Tuesday, October 13 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No admission charge
| Underdogs Cantina
$1 Margaritas & "Disco Taco Tuesday" at Underdogs (SoMa)

Join us for a Disco Taco Tuesday at Underdogs Cantina with $1 MARGARITAS from 7:30pm – 8pm! $1 Margs & Disco Taco Tuesday at 7:30pm Underdogs Cantina, 128 King St. (Across from ballpark), SF FREE (No Cover) $1 MARGARITAS from 7:30pm – 8:00pm ...Every Tuesday

Free SF “Hayes Valley Comedy Night” at The Function (Every Tuesday)
Free SF "Hayes Valley Comedy Night" at The Function (Every Tuesday)

Welcome to the heart of laughter right on the edge of SF’s vibrant Hayes Valley district! Step into a world of hilarity and at the newest addition to the city’s comedy scene – a chic, upscale comedy club boasting avant-garde decor, an upstairs lounge and a roster of top-notch comedians. ...

San Francisco Botanical Garden’s Free Day (2nd Tuesdays)
San Francisco Botanical Garden's Free Day (2nd Tuesdays)

The San Francisco Botanical Garden is one of the most diverse gardens in the world. A unique urban oasis, the garden is a living museum within Golden Gate Park, offering 55 acres of both landscaped gardens and open spaces, and showcasing over 9,000 different kinds ...Monthly

SF’s Free Concerts & Food Trucks: “Civic Center Soundtrack” (Every Tue/Thu)
Tuesday, October 13 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Fulton Plaza
SF's Free Concerts & Food Trucks: "Civic Center Soundtrack" (Every Tue/Thu)

San Francisco’s free lunchtime concert series is back. The Civic Center Soundtrack returns for its third season starting Tuesday, April 14, 2026, bringing live music to Fulton Plaza twice a week through October. Concerts take place Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12 pm to 3 pm ...

SF’s “Circus By The Bay” Night: History Panel + Wild Live Acts (Fort Mason)
Tuesday, October 13 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free "Community Supported" Tickets Available. Otherwise tickets start at $15
| Cowell Theater, Pier 2/Gateway Pavilion, FMCAC
SF's "Circus By The Bay" Night: History Panel + Wild Live Acts (Fort Mason)
Cowell Theater hosts a panel conversation and live performances exploring San Francisco’s new American circus movement. Pickle Family Circus and New Pickle Circus veterans Gypsy Snider, Shana Carroll, Jeff Raz, and Tandy Beal will discuss the scene’s history, alongside archival photos and video and performances ...
$6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose
Tuesday, October 13 – 8:30 pm - Ends at 11:59 pm | Cost: $6*
*$6 for adults on Tuesday nights. Kids are $2
| Solano 2 Drive In
$6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose

One of the most socially-distant ways to have fun, The West Wind Drive-In theaters in both San Jose and Concord are open for good old-fashioned drive-in movie fun. West Wind Drive In Locations Solano Drive-In – 1611 Solano Way, Concord Capitol Drive-In – 3630 Hillcap ...Every Tuesday

Wednesday, October 14

Westbrae Pumpkin Patch 2026 in North Berkeley (Sept. 18 – Oct. 31)
Wednesday, October 14 – 9:30 am - Ends at 5:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to browse, pumpkins $5-35 to purchase
| Westbrae Nursery
Westbrae Pumpkin Patch 2026 in North Berkeley (Sept. 18 – Oct. 31)

Fall is just around the corner, and we’re excited to share a great local opportunity for families to enjoy a seasonal tradition while supporting our schools. Westbrae Nursery in North Berkeley, located at the corner of Gilman and Santa Fe, will host its annual pumpkin ...

Small Talk: Free Coffee + Big Ideas for Small Businesses (Oakland)
Wednesday, October 14 – 10:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: *
*RSVP required
| Oakstop
Small Talk: Free Coffee + Big Ideas for Small Businesses (Oakland)
Small Talk: Big Conversations for Small Businesses Join us on October 14 in Oakland for Small Talk: Big Conversations for Small Businesses, a FREE community event designed for freelancers, creators, founders, and small business owners. Hosted by FreshBooks, the event brings together local entrepreneurs for honest conversations, ...
$1 Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina (SoMa)
Wednesday, October 14 – 4:30 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No admission charge. Wings are $1 each.
| Underdogs Cantina
$1 Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina (SoMa)

Join us for Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina with $1 Wings from 4:30pm – Close! $1 Wing Wednesdays | 4:30pm to Close Underdogs Cantina, 128 King St. (Across from ballpark), SF FREE (No Cover) $1 WINGS from 4:30pm – Close Happy Hour from ...Every Wednesday

FREE Comedy Night (Every Wednesday) at The Function (SF)
FREE Comedy Night (Every Wednesday) at The Function (SF)

Welcome to the heart of laughter right on the edge of SF’s vibrant Hayes Valley district! Step into a world of hilarity and at the newest addition to the city’s comedy scene – a chic, upscale comedy club boasting avant-garde decor, an upstairs lounge and a roster of top-notch comedians. ...

Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)
Japanese Tea Garden's Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)

The Japanese Tea Garden provides visitors from around the world with an opportunity to experience the natural beauty, tranquility, and harmony of a Japanese-style garden in the heart of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. Originally created as a “Japanese Village” exhibit for the 1894 California ...Every Wednesday

Free “Trivia ’66” Night (Mill Valley)
Wednesday, October 14 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free. Registration required. Each team member should register separately.
| Mill Valley Public Library
Free "Trivia '66" Night (Mill Valley)
Trivia ’66 Night In-Person Pop quiz: What iconic library building opened in Mill Valley in 1966? In honor of the Mill Valley Public Library’s 60th anniversary, we’re hosting a free ’66-themed* trivia night! Assemble a team of up to six people (or tackle it solo) and put your ...
Free “Wonder” Workshop w/ SF Magician Andrew Evans (SF Main Library)
Wednesday, October 14 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free
| San Francisco Main Library, Koret Auditorium
Free "Wonder" Workshop w/ SF Magician Andrew Evans (SF Main Library)
Discover simple ways to bring more wonder, curiosity and magic into everyday life with San Francisco illusionist Andrew Evans, founder of The Magic Patio, and writer Laura Holson, founder of The Box Sessions. Explore how cultivating a sense of wonder can support well-being, reduce stress ...
Salvi Soul Encuentro 2026: SF’s Free Salvadoran Culture Festival (Oct 14-18)
Wednesday, October 14 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Casa De Apoyo
Salvi Soul Encuentro 2026: SF's Free Salvadoran Culture Festival (Oct 14-18)

Salvi Soul Encuentro is a four-date celebration of Salvadoran heritage in San Francisco’s Excelsior and Mission Districts. The program includes Salvadoran storytelling at Casa De Apoyo, a poetry and vinyl record showcase, a bike tour tracing the legacy of Los Siete de la Raza, and ...

Reimagining Local News: From the Ground Up with Tiny News Collective
Wednesday, October 14 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| KALW - The People's Studio
Reimagining Local News: From the Ground Up with Tiny News Collective
Join Tiny News Collective for a conversation with the community-centered founders rebuilding and reimagining local news. From the Ground Up: The Founders Reimagining Local News You already know one story about local news: outlets shrinking and closing, and chains buying up what remains. But across the country, and ...
The Science Scoop: Women’s Health Breakthroughs w/ UCSF Professor (SF)
Wednesday, October 14 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*This is a FREE lecture open to the general public, and all are welcome. No tickets or registration needed.
| Byers Auditorium, Genentech Hall
The Science Scoop: Women’s Health Breakthroughs w/ UCSF Professor (SF)
The Science Scoop Please join us for the next session of The Science Scoop, a quarterly public lecture series hosted by UCSF Basic Sciences. Discovery for ALL! We invite you to learn about how curiosity-driven research is leading to critical medical advances. Through engaging lectures geared towards ...
Free “Get Stuff Done” Night: Tackle Your To-Do List (SF Main Library)
Wednesday, October 14 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:45 pm | Cost: FREE | SFPL Main Library Jobs & Career Center, 4th floor
Free "Get Stuff Done" Night: Tackle Your To-Do List (SF Main Library)
Don’t let that list of to-dos keep piling up; get stuff done in the company of others at admin night. Invite a friend or meet someone new and we’ll motivate each other to accomplish those small or big chores we’ve been putting off. Bring a ...
Free Bilingual U.S. Citizenship Trivia Game (Excelsior Library)
Wednesday, October 14 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Excelsior Branch Library
Free Bilingual U.S. Citizenship Trivia Game (Excelsior Library)
Participate in a trivia game testing your knowledge of the U.S. Citizenship study guides produced by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Participa en un juego de preguntas que pone a prueba tu conocimiento de las guías de estudio sobre la ciudadanía estadounidense del Servicio ...
Discover Southeast Asia Art Masterpieces: Angkor Wat & Buddhas (SF Main Library)
Wednesday, October 14 – 6:30 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Main Public Library
Discover Southeast Asia Art Masterpieces: Angkor Wat & Buddhas (SF Main Library)
Eleven countries, thousands of years, millions of people: explore the cultures of Southeast Asia as reflected in secular and religious artworks from this fascinating region. This program features objects from the collection of the Asian Art Museum, including sculptures from Angkor Wat in Cambodia; Buddhas ...
SF State’s Free Public Rooftop Stargazing Nights w/ Huge Telescope (October 2026)
Wednesday, October 14 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Events are weather-dependent. Check the observatory's stories or follow its updates for confirmation each night.
| San Francisco State University Observatory
SF State's Free Public Rooftop Stargazing Nights w/ Huge Telescope (October 2026)

San Francisco State University Observatory hosts a free public open night with family-friendly astronomy talks, updates on astronomy research, and rooftop telescope observing. Programming is offered in English and Spanish, weather permitting. Located at SFSU Thornton Hall top floor Upcoming Weekly Schedule Through Dec. 4, ...

Thursday, October 15

$35 for Locally-Run Independent Internet Service (SF + Bay Area)
Thursday, October 15 – All Day | Cost: $35*
*$35 per month - Fast Speeds | No contracts | No hidden fees
| All Over the Bay Area
$35 for Locally-Run Independent Internet Service (SF + Bay Area)

Join thousands of Bay Area residents who’ve chosen Monkeybrains for fast internet, honest pricing, and friendly local support. Why choose Monkeybrains? Local Internet. Built Right. Fast Speeds | No contracts | No hidden fees RESIDENTIAL Home internet gets an upgrade. $35/MO Honest pricing Month-to-month No ...Monthly

Lunchtime Concert w/ Richard Howell (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026)
Thursday, October 15 – 12:30 pm - Ends at 1:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
Lunchtime Concert w/ Richard Howell (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026)

The 2026 Yerba Buena Gardens Festival hosts a full lineup of free outdoor music, theater, circus, dance, poetry, and children’s programs. The Festival opens on Saturday, May 9, 2026 with Hermán Olivera y Orquesta Taíno to kick off its 26th season. The Festival features over 100 free ...

“Third Thursdays on Treat” Trick or Treat to the Beat (SF)
Thursday, October 15 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RVSP for $1 off drinks
| Treat Cut
"Third Thursdays on Treat" Trick or Treat to the Beat (SF)
Trick-or-treat to the beat at Third Thursdays on Treat. This month’s Halloween-themed night market will feature live taiko drumming, a pumpkin patch, and a python photo op! Gather your ghouls and join us October 15, 5-9 PM, at 957 Treat Ave in San Francisco. Third Thursdays on ...
$10 Off Tix: SF’s “Terror Vault” 1874 Halloween Haunt (2026)
Thursday, October 15 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: $10 Off*
*Use code FUNCHEAP for $10 off tickets, but only 50 discount tickets available per date
| San Francisco Mint
$10 Off Tix: SF's "Terror Vault" 1874 Halloween Haunt (2026)

San Francisco’s premiere haunted attraction returns for 2026 with “SLASHED: Return to Hellville” an all-new, bigger, and more terrifying theatrical and immersive experience from the insane mind of Peaches Christ. Brand new for 2026: Thirty-seven years after the infamous Hellville massacre, a terrifying new evil has ...