Events for October 27, 2012
Saturday, October 27
Join Kirra Swenerton of SFRPD’s Natural Areas Program on a walking tour of the July burn area on McLaren’s southern slopes. Observe what’s gone and what’s already coming back, and learn about California grasslands fire ecology right here in our own backyards.
RSVP to attend.
After some …
Help break the World Record for the Largest Simultaneous Dance to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller.” for a noon flashmob called “Thrill the World” that is performed simultaneously along with thousands all over the world.
For 2012 this is the 7th annual “Thrill the World” – the group performance …
The 8th Annual Noe Valley Harvest Festival is a family-friendly affair scheduled for Saturday, October 27, 2012 from 10am to 5pm on 24th Street between Sanchez and Church near the farmers market.
Expect live bands all day on two stages, circus performers, face painters, a pumpkin patch, costume contest, hay …
Enjoy food samples from more than 2 dozen Bay Area food artisans at the 8th Annual Fall Harvest Artisan Food Festival at Cheese Plus in Nob Hill on Saturday, October 27, 2012.
This free outdoor food festival features all things delicious from cheese to chutney, olive oil …
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. 
10 am – 1 pm: Come learn about your food system and enjoy all-ages harvest-themed activities:
Make your own pickle with Urban Kitchen SF.
Press apple cider with our old-fashioned apple press. This is as fresh as apple juice gets!
Make butter using Straus organic cream.
Stop by CUESA’s …
Free events on October 27, 2012
Hands-on Science at the Farmer’s Market
Ever wonder how plants live? Or how worms produce compost? Curious about solar beads and solar cookers? Get hands-on with science to find out! Join Cal scientists for some cool, food-related investigations at East Bay …
10am to 7pm at Fort Mason Center, Conference Center Building A
Join the Randall Museum for a day of family-friendly, non-scary, low-sugar, inexpensive Halloween fun. Put on your costume and join the revels.
2012 Halloween Family Fest
October 27, 2012, 10am to 2pm
Randall Museum, 199 Museum Way, San Francisco
FREE
Don’t miss out on:
Ghoulish Games
Live entertainment
Creepy Crafts
The Twilight Forest
Pumpkin Carving
Delicious …
The tall ships Lady Washington and the Hawaiian Chieftain once again visit Bay Area piers, offering free walk-on tours. Crew will be on hand in period costume to answer questions and tell stories. Lady Washington, a replica of an 18th century sailing ship, has appeared in several television shows and movies, including Pirates of the ... 
The Golden Gate National Parks were established on October 27, 1972 and are celebrating their 40th birthday. Enjoy exhibits and artifacts telling the story of the parklands, have some 40th birthday cake, and embark on ranger-led hikes to discover more of the park’s cultural and …
Celebrate El Día de Los Muertos with a wide variety of multigenerational activities: sugar skull decoration, live music, dance performances, art, and storytelling from 11 AM – 5 PM at the San Jose Museum of Art on October 27, 2012.
Live entertainment includes performances by Aztec dancers …
October 27-28, 2012
Mission, Noe Valley, Bernal Heights, Castro
See heaps of snow in the middle of downtown San Francisco as some of the top snowboarders in the country perform tricks to take home over 12k in prize money on Saturday, October 27, 2012 in this urban snowboarding showcase.
In addition to the annual competition, there will also …
Come celebrate Dia De Los Muertos during the races and dance the afternoon away to live music by Los Shakas de la Banda, Salto Norteno, Grupo Relevo, and Mariachi on October 27, 2012.
Plus, win great prizes from La Raza and try to strike it rich …
Adira Dance & Costume in San Jose’s Willow Glen neighborhood will attempt to set the Guinness World Record with their version of Thrill the World on October 27, 2012 at noon sharp.
Thrill The World is an annual worldwide simultaneous dance of Michael Jackson’s “Thriller.” Every …
Face painting is back – Flax’s own in-store face painters Crystal and Tim, will be here painting kids faces to jump start Halloween. Crystal and Tim always have the longest lines each year at our annual Kidsfest patiently painting our littlest fans. Bring your kids …
Come celebrate BART’s 40th with ice cream treats courtesy of Dreyer’s. Six ice cream events will be scheduled at different BART stations. Some events will include bundt cakes provided by Nothing Bundt Cakes of Emeryville. Join BART in the free area outside the faregates as ...
Come celebrate BART’s 40th with ice cream treats courtesy of Dreyer’s. Six ice cream events will be scheduled at different BART stations. Some events will include bundt cakes provided by Nothing Bundt Cakes of Emeryville. Join BART in the free area outside the faregates as ... 
Come experience “Flash Mob Science” at the Chabot Space & Science Center. Participate in guided hands-on experiments dealing with energy, light, sound, gravity forces and motion. Fun activities for children of all ages.
Hop on board the free Flash Mob Shuttle buses that will be running throughout …
On Saturday, October 27, 2012 take a guided tour of “Grand Tombs of Fantastic San Franciscans” in honor of Halloween. Tour starts at the Noble Chapel with docent Michael Svanevik.
The tours change every year, but expect to see private mausoleums from the likes of the …
It’s a smack-down battle for the best carver in the West! Bring any specialty tools that you may want to employ and show us your best carving style.
Judging at 4:45pm sharp.
Dress up to compete in the costume contest to win prizes and catch the spooky DJ sets at Speakeasy’s Haunted Halloween Bash at Speakeasy Brewery from 4 – 9 PM on Saturday, October 27, 2012.
All souls are welcomed to our haunted Halloween party at the brewery Saturday. …
San Francisco Giants vs. Detroit Tigers World Series Game 3 at Jake’s Steaks
Can’t afford the $400+ it’s going to take to afford standing room only tickets for the 2012 World Series at AT&T Park? Regardless, there’s plenty of places in San Francisco where you can watch the Giants crush the Tigers get a pretty decent drink special, ... Every Saturday
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
