$1.50 Admission for SF's Ripley’s Believe It or Not!'s Final Day (Dec. 1)
Goodbye, Museums / Cultural Institutions, San Francisco
$1.50 Admission for SF's Ripley’s Believe It or Not!'s Final Day (Dec. 1)
The Fisherman’s Wharf oddity museum is closing after nearly 60 years, with a final-day deal and a silent auction of bizarre collectibles.
13 Awesome Bay Area Haunted Houses for 2026
Get Out: Events, Halloween
13 Awesome Bay Area Haunted Houses for 2026
The best and most unique Halloween attractions in The Bay for 2026
10 Best Corn Mazes in the Bay Area for 2026
Halloween, Outdoorsy, Things to Do
10 Best Corn Mazes in the Bay Area for 2026
The craziest corn mazes open for 2026 in the East Bay, North Bay, Peninsula and worth the road trip including the world's largest.
San Francisco October Festivals & Street Fairs 2026
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Get Out: Events
San Francisco October Festivals & Street Fairs 2026
Here’s a round-up of October’s best events including Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, Fleet Week, Castro Street Fair & more
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

Sunday, October 18

“Shipyard Open Studios” Fall 2026: 130+ Artists, Free Admission & Parking
Sunday, October 18 – 11:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free — RSVP requested via Eventbrite. Free parking.
| Hunters Point Shipyard
"Shipyard Open Studios" Fall 2026: 130+ Artists, Free Admission & Parking

Shipyard Trust for the Arts and ArtSpan teamed up to bring you the fall edition of Shipyard Open Studios x S F Open Studio event. Over 130 artists, food, a Beer Garden, live music and more at the historic Hunters Point Shipyard and Islais Creek ...

$5 Off Tix: San Francisco Playhouse’s “Peter Pan Goes Wrong” (Sept. 26-Nov. 28)
Sunday, October 18 – 2:00 pm | Cost: $55*
*Tickets start at $55; $5 off with code FUNCHEAP
| San Francisco Playhouse
$5 Off Tix: San Francisco Playhouse’s “Peter Pan Goes Wrong” (Sept. 26-Nov. 28)

By Henry Lewis, Henry Shields & Jonathan Sayer The Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society is back, and this time they’re taking on Peter Pan. Save $5 off tickets with code FUNCHEAP. It’s their most ambitious production yet, complete with flying rigs, sword fights, and a very ...

Free Tix: SF’s “Future of Piano” 2026/27 Season Opening Concert (Mission Dist.)
Sunday, October 18 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Use secret code FUNCHEAP for limited comp in-person tickets - otherwise in-person tickets are $30 for adults.
| Community Music Center
Free Tix: SF’s “Future of Piano” 2026/27 Season Opening Concert (Mission Dist.)
What does the future of piano music sound like? Come find out in a beautifully-renovated Victorian carriage house. Ensemble for These Times (E4TT) emerita pianist extraodinaire Dale Tsang opens the group’s 19th season for a program of works selected from E4TT’s latest Call for Scores-bringing 13 ...

Plan Ahead

Oakland’s Free POC Comedy Night (Temescal)
Thursday, October 22 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm | Mesa Maguey
Oakland's Free POC Comedy Night (Temescal)

Diversity takes center stage at HellaFunny’s brand new “People of Color” Comedy Night in Oakland Welcome to Oakland’s newest comedy night, spotlighting the vibrant humor of People of Color! RSVP for Free Tickets Prepare for an evening of laughter as HellaFunny showcases handpicked talent that normally ...Every Thursday

2026 “San Francisco Latino Film Fest” Opening Night: Sesame Street Icon Doc (Roxie Theater)
Thursday, October 22 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Roxie Theater
2026 "San Francisco Latino Film Fest" Opening Night: Sesame Street Icon Doc (Roxie Theater)
18th Cine+Más San Francisco Latino Film Festival October 22–November 1, 2026 The 18th Cine+Más San Francisco Latino Film Festival brings films from across the U.S., Latin America and Spain to venues throughout San Francisco. This year’s lineup celebrates Latino stories and filmmakers through documentaries, dramas, comedies and ...
SF’s Civic Music Free Concerts (2026)
Sunday, October 18 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP - donations are accepted
| Herbst Theatre
SF’s Civic Music Free Concerts (2026)

The San Francisco Civic Music Association is dedicated to offering numerous opportunities for classical music lovers and amateur musicians in the San Francisco Bay Area. Our ensembles are open to all musicians and our concerts are free and available to the public. We’d love to ...

“HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)
Sunday, October 18 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| Mesa Maguey
"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 ...

$10 Off Tix: SF’s “Terror Vault” 1874 Halloween Haunt (2026)
Sunday, October 18 – 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 ...

Free Sunday Comedy Night in Downtown SF
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. ...

Secret Guest List: Cobb’s Free Comedy Nights (Drag-Up Comedy)
Secret Guest List: Cobb's Free Comedy Nights (Drag-Up Comedy)

Cobb’s Comedy Club has a secret guestlist for a handpicked group of shows at SF’s biggest comedy club. Every month they handpick some of SF’s top local comedians to showcase for you – often with credits like SF Sketchfest, NBC, Comedy Central and more. Secret ...

SF’s Wild “Big Gay Halloween” at Great Star Theater (October 11-25)
SF's Wild "Big Gay Halloween" at Great Star Theater (October 11-25)
Step right up, if you dare, for an evening of wildly wicked entertainment. We’ve summoned an elite cast of acrobats, ghouls, drag royalty, and deadly dancers who are ready to serve nothing but tricks and treats. Normally $30-$45, you can get complimentary tickets to Big Gay ...
54th Annual Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival (Oct. 17-18)
Sunday, October 18 – 9:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free Admission for All
| Downtown Half Moon Bay
54th Annual Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival (Oct. 17-18)

Welcome to the World Pumpkin Capital! The legendary Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival returns October 17 & 18, 2026, transforming historic Main Street into the ultimate celebration of autumn, pumpkins, art, food, music and good old fashioned fun. Admission is FREE. The experience ...

54th Annual Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival (Oct. 17-18)
Sunday, October 18 – 9:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Downtown Half Moon Bay
54th Annual Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival (Oct. 17-18)

It’s pumpkin season on the Coastside, and Half Moon Bay is going all in. The annual Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival takes over historic Main Street for two days of giant pumpkins, live music, food, art, costumes, contests, and the wonderfully over-the-top Great ...

SF Opera’s Huge 2026 Costume Treasure Hunt & Sale for Halloween (Oct. 17-18)
SF Opera’s Huge 2026 Costume Treasure Hunt & Sale for Halloween (Oct. 17-18)

Your Halloween costume could have a much better backstory this year. San Francisco Opera is opening its costume collection for a two-day sale in Burlingame, offering a rare chance to take home actual theatrical costumes from decades of productions at the War Memorial Opera House. ...

Filipino American International Book Festival (SF Main Library)
Sunday, October 18 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free
| San Francisco Main Library, Koret Auditorium
Filipino American International Book Festival (SF Main Library)

Oct. 17-18, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. both days Explore the richness and variety of Filipino diasporic literature this Filipino American History Month. The Filipino American International Book Festival (FilBookFest) returns in October for its 8th iteration, continuing its legacy as the largest Filipino American ...

Free Sunday Streets Library Open House w/ Music + Bubbles (Excelsior)
Sunday, October 18 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Excelsior Branch Library
Free Sunday Streets Library Open House w/ Music + Bubbles (Excelsior)
The staff at Excelsior Library is excited to have you at our Open House during Sunday Streets. Enjoy the day’s events: 11 a.m.– 4 p.m. outside the library Library Card challenge. Show us your library card, renew it, or get a new one! Jamaica refresher Bookmark making Sidewalk chalk, to decorate ...
“Sunday Streets” SF’s Free Street Festival & Block Party (Excelsior)
Sunday, October 18 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Excelsior Sunday Streets
“Sunday Streets” SF's Free Street Festival & Block Party (Excelsior)

San Francisco’s 2026 season of Sunday Streets returns with four events across The City. Since 2008, Sunday Streets has transformed San Francisco’s streets into car-free community spaces, bringing neighbors together for a day of connection, movement, and fun. Sunday Streets 2026 Season Schedule Please note ...

San Francisco Photobook Fair w/ 40+ Publishers (Oct. 17-18)
Sunday, October 18 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Harvey Milk Photo Center
San Francisco Photobook Fair w/ 40+ Publishers (Oct. 17-18)

San Francisco Photobook Fair brings together more than 40 publishers, artists, presses and collectives at Harvey Milk Photo Center. The two-day event features participants from Chile, the UK, China, Bangladesh, Venezuela and across the United States, with photobooks, zines, artist books and independent publishing represented. ...

The 5th Annual Berkeley Bird Festival
Sunday, October 18 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Advanced Registration Required for Birding Field Trips
| The David Brower Center + Various Parks in Berkeley
The 5th Annual Berkeley Bird Festival
The Berkeley Bird Festival Sunday, October 18th berkeleybirdfestival.org The David Brower Center | 2150 Allston Way, Berkeley  (12-5pm) Birding Field Trips | Various Parks Around Berkeley (8am-5pm) Free | Family-Friendly | All Ages Every bird holds a memory. Every memory holds a meaning. Across different cultures and communities, across time ...
“Free Oakland Up” Market: Shop for Free Treasures (Every Friday-Sunday)
"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

Filipino American Int’l Book Festival 2026 at SF Main Library (Oct. 17-18)
Sunday, October 18 – 12:15 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Main Public Library
Filipino American Int'l Book Festival 2026 at SF Main Library (Oct. 17-18)

The Filipino American International Book Festival (FilBookFest), presented in partnership with San Francisco Public Library, returns SFPL’s Main Library for its 8th iteration, continuing its legacy as the largest Filipino American literary festival in the U.S. This year’s theme, “SANGGALAN: Stories that propel us, stories ...

Golden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party (SF)
Sunday, October 18 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Skatin' Place
Golden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party (SF)

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

SF’s “Balboa Block Party” 2026 (Greenwich/Fillmore)
Sunday, October 18 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Greenwich and Fillmore
SF's "Balboa Block Party" 2026 (Greenwich/Fillmore)
Balboa Cafe’s Balboa Block Party returns October 18 at Greenwich and Fillmore in San Francisco. The street fundraiser supports the PlumpJack Foundation and is promoted with espressotinis and community gathering. Since 1913, Balboa Cafe has served as one of San Francisco’s oldest restaurant where it all ...
3rd Annual Studio 8 Film Festival (SF’s 4 Star Theater)
Sunday, October 18 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to $20.
| 4 Star Theater
3rd Annual Studio 8 Film Festival (SF's 4 Star Theater)
Sun, Oct 18, 2pm, and Nov 6-8, Fri 7pm, Sat 1:30pm, Sun 12 noon The 3rd Annual Studio 8 Film Festival celebrates the filmmaking of San Francisco Art Institute (SFAI) alumni, faculty, and staff. Following a kick-off event at SFMOMA on October 18, the main program ...
“Sun Dial” Punk Art Market w/ Live Music + Tattoos (Oakland)
Sunday, October 18 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Vetiver
"Sun Dial" Punk Art Market w/ Live Music + Tattoos (Oakland)
Sun Dial: Punk Art Market takes place at Vetiver in Oakland with clothing, jewelry, tattoos, and art vendors. The all-ages event has no cover and includes live music by Jaguar Ride at 5 PM. Original Event Description: _No AI flyer art needed for @vetiveroakland’s upcoming SUN DIAL: ...
Crawfish Boil Block Party w/ Live Zydeco (Berkeley)
Sunday, October 18 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*All Ages, Free Entry, Crawfish and Fixings Presale Required "By the Pound" or "By the Table Pour"
| Gilman Wine Block (Parking lot of Donkey & Goat Winery + Tessier Winery
Crawfish Boil Block Party w/ Live Zydeco (Berkeley)
The Boil Block Party Second Line Pleasure Club comes to the Gilman Wine Block Sunday, October 18 · 3 to 8 PM · Gilman Wine Block, Berkeley 1340 5th St, Berkeley, CA Free entry. All ages. Crawfish by pre-order. Website  A California crawfish boil with Louisiana soul. Live music, Creole food, ...

Monday, October 19

Oakland’s Free “Town Biz” Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue)
Monday, October 19 – 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

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. ...

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 Monday

SF Politics 101
Monday, October 19 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 6:30 pm | Cost: FREE | SPUR Urban Center (SF)
SF Politics 101
​Why are San Francisco politics so chaotic and confusing? Find out with SF Politics 101 by Joel Engardio. Learn what makes our city tick and unpack its million shades of Democratic blue. Joel promises the hour will be as fun as your favorite Netflix show. SF Politics 101 ...

Tuesday, October 20

Oakland’s “Mezcal & Mole” Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)
Tuesday, October 20 – 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 20 – 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