Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Unveils More 2026 Artists
Brand New, Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Only in San Francisco, Parks & Beaches
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Unveils More 2026 Artists
SF's fav free festival in Golden Gate Park announces more 2026 artists, taking place October 2-4, 2026
50+ Awesome Things to Do in SF Over Labor Day Weekend (2026)
Get Out: Events
50+ Awesome Things to Do in SF Over Labor Day Weekend (2026)
Pack your long holiday weekend with redwood art fairs, free concerts, festivals, outdoor movies, and more.
Sprouts Grocery Store Coming to SoMa by 2028
Brand New, Downtown San Francisco, Groceries / Supermarkets, San Francisco
Sprouts Grocery Store Coming to SoMa by 2028
The new grocery store will take over the former Nordstrom Rack space on Ninth Street
San Francisco September Festivals & Street Fairs
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Get Out: Events
San Francisco September Festivals & Street Fairs
Here’s a round-up of September’s best events including Folsom Street Fair, Opera in the Park, Flower Piano and more
SF's New "Sun" Light Installation Rises & Sets with the Philippines
Artsy Fartsy, Brand New, Downtown San Francisco, San Francisco
SF's New "Sun" Light Installation Rises & Sets with the Philippines
The city’s first Filipino monument is a glowing amber dome connecting San Francisco to the Philippines.

Sunday, September 6

$5 Off Tix: “Hairspray” The Broadway Musical Live in SF (July 10-Sept. 12)
Sunday, September 6 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 4:45 pm | Cost: $47*
*Save $5 with code FUNCHEAP
| San Francisco Playhouse
$5 Off Tix: "Hairspray" The Broadway Musical Live in SF (July 10-Sept. 12)

It’s 1962 in Baltimore, and big-hearted teen Tracy Turnblad dreams of dancing on the Corny Collins Show. When her wish comes true, Tracy becomes an overnight sensation and uses her newfound fame to challenge the show’s segregationist rules. Bursting with infectious rhythms, colorful characters, and ...

“HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)
Sunday, September 6 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: *
*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 ...

FREE Oakland Labor Day Weekend Comedy Festival (Sept. 6-7)
Sunday, September 6 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. - 21+
| Mesa Maguey
FREE Oakland Labor Day Weekend Comedy Festival (Sept. 6-7)

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! FREE with RSVP Prepare for an evening of laughter as HellaFunny showcases handpicked talent that normally performs ...

SF’s FREE Labor Day Weekend 2026 Comedy Festival (Sep 4-7)
Sunday, September 6 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP 21+ (otherwise $20-25) - while supplies last
| The Function
SF's FREE Labor Day Weekend 2026 Comedy Festival (Sep 4-7)

Discover SF’s newest comedy club as HellaFunny brings you some of SF’s top local comics over Labor Day Weekend with credits like Cobbs, Punchline, SF Sketchfest, Comedy Central Clusterfest, Outside Lands and more. SF’s Labor Day Weekend Comedy Fest 2026 Friday to Monday – 2 shows nightly ...

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. ...

2026 “Kings Mountain Art Fair” in the Redwoods (Sept. 5-7)
Sunday, September 6 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Kings Mountain Fire Station
2026 "Kings Mountain Art Fair" in the Redwoods (Sept. 5-7)

Set beneath the ancient coastal redwoods of the Santa Cruz Mountains, the 63rd annual Kings Mountain Art Fair returns Labor Day weekend, September 5th through September 7th, 2026. This year’s juried fair welcomes 23 first-time exhibitors among its 125+ participating artists, continuing a decades-long tradition ...

2026 Chinatown Car Show & Car Parade (SF)
Sunday, September 6 – 10:00 am - Ends at 3:30 pm | Cost: FREE | 1138 Grant Avenue
2026 Chinatown Car Show & Car Parade (SF)
Celebrate the 5th Annual SF Chinatown Car Show & Parade! See vintage & exotic cars, lion dances, and kung fu today in Chinatown, SF. Experience the 5th Annual SF Chinatown Car Show & Parade on Grant Ave (Broadway to California). Enjoy a stunning lineup of vintage, ...
2026 Chinatown Car Show & Car Parade (SF)
Sunday, September 6 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP on Eventbrite for a FREE ticket to this Event
| Chinatown San Francisco
2026 Chinatown Car Show & Car Parade (SF)
Experience the 5th Annual SF Chinatown Car Show & Parade on Grant Ave (Broadway to California). Enjoy a stunning lineup of vintage, classic, and luxury cars alongside traditional lion dances, live music, and martial arts demonstrations. The event runs from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm, with ...
2026 Millbrae Art & Wine Festival (Sept. 5-6)
Sunday, September 6 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Downtown Millbrae on Broadway
2026 Millbrae Art & Wine Festival (Sept. 5-6)

Each year we celebrate the end of Summer with the Bay Area’s largest Labor Day Weekend celebration, the Millbrae Art & Wine Festival! Transforming our downtown area into a spectacular street fair along Broadway. Join us for a two-day celebration filled with vibrant art, live ...

Asian Art Museum: Free Admission Day (Every First Sunday)
Sunday, September 6 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Special exhibitions may require separate admission surcharge
| Asian Art Museum
Asian Art Museum: Free Admission Day (Every First Sunday)

Through the power of art, the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco brings the diverse cultures of Asia to life. Located in the heart of San Francisco, the museum is home to one of the world’s finest collections of Asian art, boasting more than 18,000 ...Monthly

Bank of America’s “Museums On Us” Free Museum Weekend (2026)
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

“Manny’s Neighborhood Trash Cleanup” w/ $1 Beer & Free Yoga Classes, Free Fries (SF)
Sunday, September 6 – 10:00 am - Ends at 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Sign up on this TogetherSF Mobilize page: https://www.mobilize.us/togethersf/event/444979/
| Manny’s
"Manny's Neighborhood Trash Cleanup" w/ $1 Beer & Free Yoga Classes, Free Fries (SF)

Tired? Sunday Funday. Wired? Sunday done-day. Make our neighborhood better, brunch with cool people (sorry not sorry, we’re biased), get deals to some fave local spots, and wrap it up before the Sunday Scaries hit with an easy hour of picking up trash around our ...Every Sunday

2026 BART “Speedrun” All 50 Stations in 1 Day Record Attempt (San Jose to SF)
Sunday, September 6 – 10:20 am | Cost: $13*
*Load $13 onto a Clipper card
| Berryessa/North San Jose BART Station
On Sunday, September 6, we’re co-hosting a BART Speedrun in direct coordination with BART, bringing riders together for an attempt to travel through all 50 BART stations in a single coordinated trip.   This year’s event is especially significant because we are aiming to break the all-time ...
“Lindy in the Park” Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)
Sunday, September 6 – 11:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Weather permitting (rain cancels)
| JFK Drive Lindy Hop Spot
"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

4th Annual African American Family Day (Oakland)
Sunday, September 6 – 11:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free tickets through Eventbrite. Must get Eventbrite ticket for entry!
| deFremery Park
4th Annual African American Family Day (Oakland)
Come out Sunday September 6th to celebrate the 4th Annual African American Family Day! Grab your free tickets now on Eventbrite now:  http://bit.ly/3UdzbNB This is a day packed with Fun, Free Entertainment, Free BBQ catered by Smokin’ Woods BBQ, and lots of love and joy to ...
SF’s 25th Annual SF Zine Fest 2026 w/ 200+ Exhibitors (The Hibernia)
Sunday, September 6 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The Hibernia
SF's 25th Annual SF Zine Fest 2026 w/ 200+ Exhibitors (The Hibernia)
The 25th Annual San Francisco Zine Fest takes place at The Hibernia and features over 210 exhibitors from the Bay Area and beyond. Highlights include a Q&A with 2026 Guest of Honor V. Vale, a Kid Zone with zine-making workshops, a screenprinting workshop, and community ...
SF’s “Head West” Marketplace at the Ferry Building (Every 1st Sunday)
Sunday, September 6 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Ferry Building
SF's "Head West" Marketplace at the Ferry Building (Every 1st Sunday)

Come for the Marketplace, stay for the experience! HEAD WEST is a marketplace for emerging + established local brands and small businesses. From hand-made ceramics to locally sourced vintage, there are always new categories of goods available to explore. Marketplaces becomes a destination to not ...Monthly

“Castro Art Mart” Mini Block Party on Noe St. (Every First Sunday)
Sunday, September 6 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Market & Noe
"Castro Art Mart" Mini Block Party on Noe St. (Every First Sunday)

The Castro Art Mart Features LGBTQ Artists, Live Music, and Drag Performances every 1st Sunday of the month on Noe St and Market St (Next to the Lookout Bar), 11-5pm. Come enjoy this Free, Family & Friendly event hosted by Castro Merchants, while supporting local artists, ...Monthly

Oakland Museum of California’s Free First Sundays (OMCA)
Sunday, September 6 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission; additional $6 fee for access to special exhibitions
| OMCA (Oakland Museum of California)
Oakland Museum of California's Free First Sundays (OMCA)

The Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) brings together collections of art, history, and natural science under one roof to tell the extraordinary stories of California and its people. First Sundays at OMCA Every first Sunday of the month, General Admission to OMCA’s Galleries of California ...Monthly

San José “Lowrider Day” Festival + Classic Car Cruise (2026)
Sunday, September 6 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | San José City Hall
San José "Lowrider Day" Festival + Classic Car Cruise (2026)
San José Lowrider Day returns to downtown with a showcase of lowrider cars, live music, food vendors, community resources, and local goods. Hosted at San José City Hall, this free event celebrates lowrider culture and community heritage with activities for all ages. Original Event Description: _San José ...
54th Annual Belmont Greek Festival 2026 (Sept. 5-6)
Sunday, September 6 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: $5*
*General Admission: $5; Seniors & Youth (13-17): $3 Children (12 & under): Free, with an adult
| Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Cross
54th Annual Belmont Greek Festival 2026 (Sept. 5-6)

Join us on Labor Day Weekend 2026 at the 54th Belmont Greek Festival, as the San Francisco Bay Area celebrates the best of Greek culture with delicious food and lively entertainment! Lip-smacking Greek dishes, desserts, and beverages, with our indoor dining hall featuring a full ...

Berkeley’s 6th Annual Bizerkeley Vegan Food Festival (2026)
Sunday, September 6 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: $8.24*
*Berkeley residents and EBT cardholders enjoy free admission, while general admission tickets are priced at $8.24
| Martin Luther King Jr. Civic Center Park
Berkeley's 6th Annual Bizerkeley Vegan Food Festival (2026)
The best foodie fest in the Bay Area is the largest vegan food festival benefitting California Pit bull Rescue is back & better! Are you Ready to Eat?! Benefitting the California Pitbull Rescue, the 6th Annual Bizerkeley Food Fest is excited to bring the best in plant ...
Golden Gate Park “The Whale’s Tail” Beer/Wine Garden + Live Music (Labor Day Weekend 2026)
Sunday, September 6 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission and entertainment for all ages. Dogs and bikes welcome. Food and beverages available for purchase.
| The Whale's Tale Garden Bar
Golden Gate Park "The Whale's Tail" Beer/Wine Garden + Live Music (Labor Day Weekend 2026)

The Whale’s Tale is a seasonal, open-air destination for live music, food and drinks, community programming and relaxing afternoons. Open Saturdays and Sundays and select holidays beginning Memorial Day weekend, the Whale’s Tail features a rotating lineup of musical acts throughout the season, weekly free ...Every Saturday

6th Annual “Bizerkeley” Vegan Food Fest w/ 70+ Vendors (2026)
Sunday, September 6 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: $8*
*Adults: $8.24+ | Kids 18 & under: FREE | EBT & ADA: FREE
| Martin Luther King Jr, Civic Center Park
6th Annual "Bizerkeley" Vegan Food Fest w/ 70+ Vendors (2026)
Get ready to eat your way through Berkeley’s 6th Annual Bizerkeley Food Fest, a massive celebration of plant-based food taking over more than 170,000 square feet at Martin Luther King Jr. Civic Center Park. The festival runs from noon-6pm, just one block from Downtown Berkeley ...
“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

Golden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party (SF)
Sunday, September 6 – 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

Golden Gate Park Band’s Symphony in the Park: All-American Program
Sunday, September 6 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 2:45 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are welcome.
| Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)
Golden Gate Park Band's Symphony in the Park: All-American Program

The Golden Gate Park Band presents its 144th season in Golden Gate Park’s music concourse. That’s right, this 30-piece symphony has been playing free concerts in Golden Gate Park since 1882. For 2026, the Golden Gate Park Band performs free weekly concerts most Sundays at 1 pm. ...Every Sunday

World Arts West Dance Festival (Presidio Tunnel Tops)
Sunday, September 6 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Tunnel Tops (Presidio)
World Arts West Dance Festival (Presidio Tunnel Tops)
World Arts West Dance Festival returns to Presidio Tunnel Tops on Sunday, September 6th from 1-4pm. Come out to the park for an afternoon of dance workshops and performances. Bring family and friends, a blanket and picnic, or walk over to Presidio Pop Up’s to purchase delicious food celebrating the Bay Area’s diverse cuisines.  This event is part ...
2026 World Arts West Dance Festival (Presidio Tunnel Tops)
Sunday, September 6 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Tunnel Tops (Presidio)
2026 World Arts West Dance Festival (Presidio Tunnel Tops)
An afternoon of of live performances and interactive dance workshops! Weekend Three we are back at the East Meadow of Presidio Tunnel Tops! Live dance performances by: Academy of Danse Libre (European/Bridgerton-style ballroom) Amazed by Grace Dance Ministry (Black American Praise Dance) Los Lupeños de San José (Mexican folklorico) Uzumaru (Yosakoi ...
Free Family Dance Open House: Demo Classes, Food + Face Painting (San Mateo)
Sunday, September 6 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 5:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*It's a Free Event
| CY Danceworks
Free Family Dance Open House: Demo Classes, Food + Face Painting (San Mateo)
Free Family Dance Open House: Free Demo Classes, Free Food, Face Painting & More! A BRAND-NEW dance season is here, and we’re kicking it off with an EPIC New Season Open House! Sunday, September 6th ⏰ 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM CY Danceworks | 25 37th Ave, San Mateo, ...