Sunday, November 8
SF’s “Inner Sunset Flea Market” 2026 w/ Sunset Mercantile (Season Finale)
The Inner Sunset Flea Market is back for its 11th season on April 12th! Launched in collaboration with the Inner Sunset Park Neighbors and happening every second Sunday from April to November, this vibrant, well-loved community event transforms Irving Street (9th-11th Ave.) into a lively ...Monthly
Edward Said: Between Worlds at the Arab Film Festival (Bay Area Premiere)
The 30th Arab Film Festival opens on Thursday November 5th with El Sett, Marwan Hamed’s sweeping portrait of Umm Kulthum, the most iconic Arab singer of all time. The program spans 10 days, presenting over 40 films from 26 countries, over 30 directed by women, ...
“HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)
Secret pop-up comedy show at a new bar in Temescal in Oakland Get ready for the return of our “HellaSecret” comedy show in Oakland. A new series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a venue and you’ll ...
Free Sunday Comedy Night in Downtown 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. ...
2026 Muchos Art + Comic Expo: 50+ Artists (Berkeley)
Sunday, November 8 – 12:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | La Peña Cultural Center
Join us for the 2026 Muchos Art and Comic Expo!
Presented at La Peña Cultural Center in Berkeley, MACE makes it’s East Bay debut for 2026! Formerly the Mission Art and Comic Expo, MACE rebranded to Muchos Comics to provide our event and services across the ...
“Cars & Coffee” Meetup: Free Donuts + Coffee (Walnut Creek)
Sunday, November 8 – 8:00 am - Ends at 11:00 am |
Cost: FREE | Koin Coffee
RetroMoto East Bay hosts its first Cars & Coffee gathering at Koin Coffee in Walnut Creek. The morning meet-up invites attendees to bring cars and motorcycles, with free donuts and coffee available. The first 50 vehicles will receive a free RetroMoto hat.
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Diwali at the Outer Sunset Farmers Market
Celebrate the 4th Annual Diwali (the Festival of Lights) at The Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile! Join us again for a celebration of tradition and enlightenment with our fourth annual Diwali Festival. Featuring live music, cooking demos, family-friendly activities, and more! Did we mention ...
SF Coffee Festival 2026: Coffee Tastings + Live Music (Nov. 7-8)
Coffee lovers, your weekend plans are brewing. The 10th annual San Francisco Coffee Festival returns to Fort Mason for two days of specialty coffee, tea, food, and live music. Sample your way through a curated lineup of Bay Area coffee roasters and exhibitors, discover new ...
Lower Nob Hill Weekly Cleanup w/ Free Lunch for Volunteers (SF)
Sunday, November 8 – 9:45 am - Ends at 11:00 am |
Cost: FREE | Lower Nob Hill Neighborhood/Another Cafe
Lower Nob Hill Weekly Cleanup Sundays, 9:45 AM to 11:00 AM Meet outside Another Cafe at 1191 Pine St Grab a picker, meet the people on your block, and leave the sidewalks cleaner than you found them. We provide all the supplies: grabbers, bags, gloves, ...Every Sunday
Bank of America’s “Museums On Us” Free Museum Weekend (2026)
Holders of Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, or U. S. Trust cardholders (credit cards and debit cards) get free admission to six Bay Area museums, two Sacramento museums and to more than 225 cultural institutions nationwide, for the first full weekend each month including the de ...Monthly
San Francisco Coffee Festival 2026: 10th Annual Celebration (Fort Mason)
The 10th Annual San Francisco Coffee Festival returns to Fort Mason Center Festival Pavilion for two days of curated coffee tastings, featuring top roasters and exhibitors. Attendees can sample unique beans, explore diverse flavor profiles, and enjoy live entertainment in a lively setting. November 7-8, ...
Free Community Safety Fair Block Party (Oakland Chinatown)
Come get familiar with local government agencies, community nonprofits, educational organizations, healthcare providers, safety organization, and community service providers!
This event is in partnership with Asian Advisory Committee on Crime and Oakland Police Department with support from Asian Youth Services Committee.
San Francisco’s Annual Veterans Day Parade 2026
Sunday, November 8 – 11:00 am - Ends at 1:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Fisherman's Wharf
Honor the service and sacrifice of our Armed Forces at San Francisco’s Annual Veterans’ Day Parade on Sunday, November 8, 2026.
he annual Veterans Day Parade will begin at 11 a.m. in the Fisherman’s Wharf area of the northern waterfront. Parade formation will begin at 10 a.m. ...
“Lindy in the Park” Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)
Get ready to swing in Golden Gate Park every sunny Sunday at “Lindy in the Park,” a weekly free event near the de Young Museum, when the streets of Golden Gate Park are closed to traffic and the dancers take over. This in person event resumed ...Every Sunday
National STEM Day at The Tech Interactive: Free Admission (San Jose)
Sunday, November 8 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | The Tech Interactive
Big ideas. Hands-on fun. Free admission!
Celebrate National STEM Day at The Tech Interactive with a full day of curiosity, creativity, and discovery! On Sunday, Nov. 8, explore the wonders of science, technology, engineering, and math with exciting activities, special community partners, and immersive IMAX® films. ...
Hike One of the Bay’s Newest Trails w/ Peninsula & Pacific Ocean Views (Redwood City)
Latino Outdoors SF Bay Area leads a free moderate-to-hard hike on the Skyline Watershed Ridge Trail in the Peninsula Watershed. The group will hike out for about an hour, stop for a snack or lunch, and hike back along a mostly gravel ridgeline trail with ...
Free “Blankets & Blockbusters” Toy Story 5 Outdoor Movie (Thrive City)
Sunday, November 8 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Thrive City
Enjoy a free outdoor screening of Toy Story 5 at Thrive City on San Francisco’s largest plaza board. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and enjoy family-friendly movie-themed activities and a photo opportunity. The movie begins at 1PM, and space is limited to first-come, first-served. ...
“Free Oakland Up” Market: Shop for Free Treasures (Every Friday-Sunday)
Free Oakland UP, a Social Practice Project by Jocelyn Meggait, is open Fridays through Sundays from 12–4 PM, offering free materials for art, collage, and junk journals such as ephemera, electronics parts, books, and household goods. Outdoor items are entirely free to take (just don’t ...Every Sunday
“Autumn In Willow Glen” 2026: Free Makers Market (San Jose)
Sunday, November 8 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Historic Garden Theater
Autumn in Willow Glen is a free fall makers market at the Historic Garden Theater featuring handmade candles, jewelry, art, trinkets, and goods from local small businesses. The family-friendly and pet-friendly event takes place in downtown Willow Glen.
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SF Diwali (Festival of Lights) and Kids Diwali Celebration
Celebrate Diwali with the whole family! Admission, food, and all activities are free.
Annakut Darshan: A grand display of hundreds of vegetarian dishes offered in devotion.
Immersive Cultural Exhibition: Discover the rich traditions and meaning of Hinduism and Diwali.
Kids’ Diwali Carnival: Explore the five days of Diwali ...
“LoveFest SF” Free 7-Hour Reggae Festival in Golden Gate Park + Food Drive (SF)
LOVEFEST SF TURNS MUSIC INTO MEANING WITH COMMUNITY FOOD DRIVE IN GOLDEN GATE PARK
Organized by Value Culture, founded by Adam Swig, the free, all-ages celebration brings together San Francisco’s music and creative communities for a day of live performances, ecstatic dance and giving back ahead ...
San Francisco Diwali Festival at Yerba Buena Gardens 2026
The San Francisco Diwali Festival brings together contemporary and traditional South Asian performances for a vibrant outdoor celebration. Set in the beautiful Yerba Buena Gardens, this free, all-ages event invites you to relax, dance, and celebrate Diwali.
Enjoy live performances throughout the day, along with a ...
Golden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party (SF)
Sunday, November 8 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Skatin' Place
There is a place in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park that is heaven for Bay Area inline skaters and roller skaters who like to boogie to the funky beat on wheels. The Godfather of Skate brings his mobile DJ unit and plays groovy tunes for ...Every Sunday
Unwrapped 2026: Queer Tattoo Punk Rock Party + Holiday Mart at El Rio (SF)
Unwrapped is a fundraiser for a queer tattoo convention at El Rio featuring a punk show with live music by Black Gold Sun, Croissant, and Gusset; a DJ set by DJ Nico; a holiday art mart; and a raffle. The event is presented as a ...
2026 Dance Film Fest: Free “Leap” Screening + Onstage Dance (SF)
2026 San Francisco Dance Film Festival presents:
Leap!
A runaway hit with families at last year’s festival, Leap! is back by popular demand!
Sunday, November 8 at 1:30PM
Brava Theater
Suggested Donation: $10-15
REGISTER TODAY
Bring the whole family for a free screening of the animated feature film Leap!, a heartwarming adventure ...
Free Día De Los Muertos Festival w/ Altars at Courthouse Square (Redwood City)
Sunday, November 8 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Courthouse Square
Join Casa Círculo Cultural for a FREE Día de los Muertos celebration inspired by this year’s theme, Tlaxcala. This beloved community event welcomed over 9,000 attendees last year and features beautiful altars, live music, folklórico performances, art, family activities, delicious food vendors, a special car ...
Free Youth Circus Showcase: Juggling + Aerial Arts (Oakland)
Sunday, November 8 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Kinetic Arts Center
An inspiring performance of collaboration, cooperation, and creativity by East Bay youth from Prescott Circus and Kinetic Arts Center. Juggling! Acrobatics! Stilt Dancing! Aerial Arts! And MORE!
The WOYCC, now in its fifth year, is a partnership between Prescott Circus Theatre and Kinetic Arts Center that ...
Free “Diwali on the Square” Celebration at St. Marks (SF)
Join Parivar Bay Area and St. Mark’s Square for a joyful, FREE community Diwali celebration on Sunday, November 8, from 6:30–9:30 PM at St. Mark’s Urban Life Center, 1031 Franklin Street, San Francisco. Celebrate the Festival of Lights with music, dance, delicious food, local vendors, ...
2026 North Taurids Meteor Shower Peaks
Sunday, November 8 – 10:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 am |
Cost: FREE | San Francisco Bay Area
Every year from September to November, the Earth passes through a broad stream of debris associated with Comet Encke. The dust and debris hit Earth’s atmosphere at about 65,000 mph and burn up, creating the Taurid meteor shower. Most years the shower is weak, and ...
Monday, November 9
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. ...
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