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Saturday, October 13

CalGames 2012: Robot Basketball Battle | Peninsula
Saturday, October 13 – All Day | Cost: FREE | Woodside High School
CalGames 2012: Robot Basketball Battle | Peninsula

Saturday 8am to 12pm: Qualifying Matches
Saturday 12:30pm to 5:30 pm: Playoffs & Awards

Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival & Great Pumpkin Parade | 2012
Saturday, October 13 – All Day | Cost: FREE | Historic Main Street, Downtown Half Moon Bay
Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival & Great Pumpkin Parade | 2012

Saturday, October 13, 2012
9 a.m. Festival Opens
10 a.m. Costume Contest, HMB Library Parking Lot, 620 Correas St.
12 noon Great Pumpkin Parade Featuring 49er Great Steve Young as Grand Marshal
2 p.m. Pie Eating Contest (age 11 and under), Bank of America lot
2:15 p.m. Pie Eating Contest …

California Academy of Sciences | Free day for Russian Hill, Nob Hill Residents
Saturday, October 13 – All Day | Cost: FREE*
*Proof of neighborhood residency required
| California Academy of Sciences
California Academy of Sciences | Free day for Russian Hill, Nob Hill Residents

October 12, 13, 14
Neighborhoods: Richmond, Seacliff, Presidio, Western Addition, Chinatown, Russian Hill, Nob Hill, Telegraph Hill, North Beach, Marina
Zip Codes: 94108, 94109, 94115, 94118, 94121, 94123, 94129, 94133

Horse Fair 2012 & Free Stage Coach Rides | Woodside
Saturday, October 13 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE | Woodside Town Hall
Horse Fair 2012 & Free Stage Coach Rides | Woodside

Learn about the Horse’s heritage and legacy in shaping the character of Woodside along the Peninsula as well as local horse organizations and riding programs on October 13, 2012 from 10:00 am to 2:30pm.
The Horse Fair is located at Woodside Town Hall (behind the Wells Fargo …

2012 Indigenous Peoples Day Pow Wow | Berkeley
Saturday, October 13 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE | MLK Jr. Civic Center Park (Berkeley)
2012 Indigenous Peoples Day Pow Wow | Berkeley

In honor of all our ancestors, the present spirit, and future generations, join the 20th Anniversary Celebration of Indigenous Peoples Day on Saturday, October 13, 2012.
Enjoy a free day filled with Native American foods, Arts & Crafts, American Indian culture, all day raffles, drumming and singing.
2012 …

Bazaar-Stock V: 34 Artists, 12-Hour Acoustic Music Fest | Richmond Dist.
Saturday, October 13 – All Day | Cost: FREE | Bazaar Cafe
Bazaar-Stock V: 34 Artists, 12-Hour Acoustic Music Fest | Richmond Dist.

Come out and support your independent artists at a locally-owned business at a 12 hour acoustic music-a-thon.
34 musicians will play in sets from 10am to10pm ranging from Singer/Songwriter, Folk, Roots, Bluegrass to Acoustic Rock to orchestral acoustic rock..
Did we mention No Cover Charge? Music for your ears …

Star of the Sea’s 40th Annual Fall Fair | Inner Richmond Star of the Sea's 40th Annual Fall Fair | Inner Richmond

Bring the family to the 40th annual Star of the Sea Parish and School Fall Festival. Activities for all ages including live music,games,face painting,bouncy house,and food. Featuring the ever popular Touch-A-Truck area, where you can climb and play on fire trucks, police cars, Go Cars …

19th Annual Park Street Classic Car Show | Alameda
Saturday, October 13 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE | Park Street (Alameda)
19th Annual Park Street Classic Car Show | Alameda

More than 400 cars of every description will be on display in Alameda’s historic downtown district – Roadsters, Coupes, Hot Rods, Muscle Cars, and more. Most of the cars come from the ’50s and the ’60s. But there will also be plenty of vintage roadsters …

Art Glass Pumpkin Patch 2012: Saturday | Half Moon Bay
Saturday, October 13 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE | La Nebbia Winery
Art Glass Pumpkin Patch 2012: Saturday | Half Moon Bay Half Moon Bay Art Glass will transform the grounds of La Nebbia Winery into a glistening glass pumpkin patch October 13-15, 2012, featuring the work of artist and glass blower, Douglass C. Brown. This glass pumpkin patch will feature over 1,000 colorful, one-of-a-kind handmade glass ...
$1 Book Sale | Mission Dist.
Saturday, October 13 – 10:00 am | Cost: $1*
*$1 for books & media. Free entrance.
| SF Library Treat Ave. Donation Center
$1 Book Sale | Mission Dist. The San Francisco Public Library hosts $1 book sales at the Treat Avenue Donation Center every second Saturday of the month. All books are just $1 or less each and all proceeds benefit the San Francisco Public Library.
Oktoberfest 2012: Saturday | Campbell
Saturday, October 13 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE | Historic Downtown Campbell
Oktoberfest 2012: Saturday | Campbell Silicon Valley knows how to party. Oktoberfest is back, so come by Historic Downtown Campbell to drink a variety of beers and ales while stumbling through the mouthwatering rows of Bratwust, sauerkraut, pretzels and German potato salads. Over a hundred fine artisans will be present, ...
2nd Annual Wastewater Whirl: Bike Tour of SF’s Sewer System | SF
Saturday, October 13 – 10:30 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| 750 Phelps (SF)
2nd Annual Wastewater Whirl: Bike Tour of SF's Sewer System | SF

Come geek out with SF Water on a spin through San Francisco’s streets as you explore the wonderful world of wastewater. You’ll hear from the experts about treatment plants, pump stations, storm drains, catch basins, digesters, outfalls, and the city beneath the City.
RSVP to Jean Walsh …

Home Front: WWII Festival By the Bay | Richmond
Saturday, October 13 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*most activities are free, though some require nominal charge
| Craneway Pavilion
Home Front: WWII Festival By the Bay | Richmond

The city of Richmond celebrates its special role in the history of modern America and in WWII with its annual “Home Front: Festival By The Bay” on October 13, 2012.
The Craneway Pavillion hosts an all day festival of USO style performances, tributes to real life …

Biketoberfest 2012: Beers & Bikes Festival | Fairfax
Saturday, October 13 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Admission is free, Brewfest tickets are $25/adv, $30/door.
| Fair-Anselm Plaza
Biketoberfest 2012: Beers & Bikes Festival | Fairfax

Grab an ice-cold beer before heading out on your mountain bike at the annual Biketoberfest Marin festival on Saturday, October 13, 2012 in Fairfax.
Attracting cyclists and West Coast brewers alike for a combined bicycle expo and brewfest, this fundraising event has drawn over 5,000 cycling …

2012 Venetia Valley School Fall Carnival | San Rafael
Saturday, October 13 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Venetia Valley School
2012 Venetia Valley School Fall Carnival | San Rafael

The Venetia Valley School Fall Carnival will take place on October 12, 2012 from 11am to 4pm in San Rafael.
The carnival will feature an assortment of delicious food, available for take-out; games and kids’ activities including jumpies; live, local entertainment; face painting, henna tattoos and …

2nd Annual Outer Noriega Street Fair | SF
Saturday, October 13 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Outer Sunset District, San Francisco California
2nd Annual Outer Noriega Street Fair | SF

The Outer Noriega Merchants in conjunction with Outsidelands.org are throwing their 2nd annual Street Fair featuring live music, great food and drink, kids activities, a raffle of prizes from local businesses, a beach clean-up and more.
Beach Clean up will begin at 9:30am and will meet …

CityTarget’s Free Roller Disco & Pro Skate Dancer Weekend | Yerba Buena Gardens
Saturday, October 13 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Gardens
CityTarget's Free Roller Disco & Pro Skate Dancer Weekend | Yerba Buena Gardens Celebrate the Grand Opening of CityTarget and  come out for a weekend of roller skating fun at C9’s Roller CityTarget rink in Yerba Buena Gardens for free on Saturday, Oct. 13 and Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012. The 80-foot long by 60-foot wide rink has been installed ...
Life is Living 2012: Hip Hop, Health & Green Living | Oakland
Saturday, October 13 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | deFremery Park
Life is Living 2012: Hip Hop, Health & Green Living | Oakland

Life is Living is a free celebration of urban life through hip hop, intergenerational health and environmental action taking place in Lil Bobby Hutton Park (officially DeFremery Park) in Oakland on October 13, 2012.
The festival features a DJ set by Talib Kweli and Isis, a …

Dos Equis Free Food Truck Day: Last Day | Castro
Saturday, October 13 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Castro & Market
Dos Equis Free Food Truck Day: Last Day | Castro

October 13: Castro neighborhood (11am-3pm)
Please note that locations and times are subject to change.

SF Open Studios 2012 | Fort Mason, North Beach, Haight
Saturday, October 13 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | San Francisco
SF Open Studios 2012 | Fort Mason, North Beach, Haight

October 13-14, 2012 Open Studios
Fort Mason, Marina, Pacific Heights, Russian Hill, North Beach, Duboce, Hayes Valley, Haight, Upper Market, Ocean Beach, Sunset, Richmond, Diamond Heights, Buena Vista, Twin Peaks, West Portal, Glen Park, Excelsior

Dance for Obama Flash Mob | SF
Saturday, October 13 – 11:45 am | Cost: FREE | Ferry Building
Dance for Obama Flash Mob | SF

On October 13th, join one of multiple flash mobs across the nation in support of President Obama. 
For details to participate and for video of the dance, e-mail the SF chapter at sfdanceforobama@gmail.com.

Win: Treasure Island Music Festival | 2012
Saturday, October 13 – All Day | Cost: WIN*
*Regular price, $129.50 + $19.95 fee
| Treasure Island Great Lawn
Treasure Island Music Festival | 2012

>> One final chance to win a pair of tickets to this epic festival this weekend.
The Treasure Island Music Festival returns to SF on October 13-14, 2012 with a jam-packed two-day lineup of bands along with an eclectic mix of interactive art installations, roaming performers, Silent …

Wild Oakland Walks: Bird Illustration
Saturday, October 13 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP to info@WildOakland.org
| Rotary Nature Center
Wild Oakland Walks: Bird Illustration

Lisa Sindorf will start by modeling how she sketches birds in the field. Then, we’ll walk a short way looking for likely models–perhaps some lazy cormorants or sluggish night herons–and spend some time sketching them in their environment. Bring your sketching supplies–paper, pencils, colors.
Please RSVP …

2nd Annual Day of Belly Dance in Golden Gate Park | SF
Saturday, October 13 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Spreckels Temple of Music
2nd Annual Day of Belly Dance in Golden Gate Park | SF

The event scheduled on 10/13/12 has been postponed until 2013
Join Scarabat 2012, a day of belly dance in Golden Gate Park where belly dance teachers from all over the San Francisco Bay Area are invited to showcase their dance school, knowledge, and expertise on October 13, …

Celebrate SF’s Signature Parks & Hidden Gems: Photo Exhibit | GG Park
Saturday, October 13 – 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE | McLaren Lodge
Celebrate SF's Signature Parks & Hidden Gems: Photo Exhibit | GG Park

Off the Beaten Path: Celebrating San Francisco’s Signature Parks & Hidden Gems exhibition will hold its opening reception on Saturday, October 13th, 1–4 p.m. at McLaren Lodge.
For Off the Beaten Path, photographers from all walks of life were invited to capture and share their own quiet, …

Every Saturday

Free Zumba Class | Chinatown
Every Saturday – 10:30 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| Betty Ann Ong Chinese Recreation Center
Free Zumba Class | Chinatown

In celebration of the reopening of the Betty Ann Ong Chinese Recreation Center, the Movement in the Parks Program brings you a limited series of free Zumba classes on Saturdays, November 3 – December 15, 2012 from 10:30am-11:30am.
>> Please note there is no class on November 24th.
RSVP …

Free Outdoor Yoga Day | Golden Gate Park
Every Saturday – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Rec Field: Golden Gate Park
Free Outdoor Yoga Day | Golden Gate Park

Come and play outdoors, in nature. Enjoy inverting, reverting and melting into the ground. Join us on weekends for a rejuvinating morning flow
and meditation for body, mind, and spirit.
Purusha yogis teach free yoga on Saturday mornings in Golden Gate Park at 11 am,  as part of the …

Saturday Stroll Art Walk | Oakland
Every Saturday – 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Vessel Gallery
Saturday Stroll Art Walk | Oakland

Love art, but find the Murmur to be more like a Scream? Then the Saturday Stroll might be just what the artist ordered.
Many of the galleries that participate in Oakland’s highly popular Art Murmur gallery scene are extending their First Friday festivities to include Saturday …

Free “Punk & Rock N Roll” Saturdays & $3 Drinks | Thee Parkside
Every Saturday – 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Thee Parkside
Free

Thee Parkside hosts “Free Saturday Happy Hour Shows” on most Saturday afternoons – a free concert featuring rock and punk bands from all over the Bay Area. But make sure you check Thee Parkside schedule to confirm for any given week;  they sometimes skip weeks.
Free …

Free Outdoor BBQ | Lucky 13
Every Saturday – 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but you'll have to buy your own drinks
| Lucky 13
Free Outdoor BBQ | Lucky 13

Sure, Lucky 13′s always loaded with free popcorn and goldfish – but, if you’re looking for something more sustainable with your rockabilly and punk on the jukebox, be sure to drop by their outdoor patio on Saturdays between 4 pm and 7 pm.
The menu each …

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