$1.50 Admission for Ripley’s Believe It or Not!'s Final Day in SF (Dec. 1)
Goodbye, Museums / Cultural Institutions, San Francisco
$1.50 Admission for Ripley’s Believe It or Not!'s Final Day in SF (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.
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Friday, October 16, 2026

8:30 am   Free 2026 South Bay Transit Summit + Networking (Mountain View)   FREE*
*RSVP required
9:30 am   Westbrae Pumpkin Patch 2026 in North Berkeley (Sept. 18 – Oct. 31)   FREE*
*Free to browse, pumpkins $5-35 to purchase
11:00 am   “Pay-What-You-Can” Taco Day at SF’s Tato (Every Friday)   FREE*
*Every Friday pay anywhere from $0 up to $10. When a customer pays the full price of $10, TATO will give a free meal to someone in need in The City. Please note promotion might end at any time
4:00 pm   Clement Street Happy Hour Cleanup w/ Free Drink and Meal For Volunteers   FREE*
*Register for free on this Civic Joy Fund Mobilize page: https://www.mobilize.us/civicjoyfund/event/756136/
4:00 pm   “Politics is a Funny Business” Art & Poster Exhibit at Pier 23 (SF)   FREE*
*Art opening
4:30 pm   Free NFL Stories w/ Peter King + 49ers Architect Carmen Policy (Berkeley)   FREE*
*Pay what you can to reserve a seat; free to walkups
4:30 pm   Peter King: The Game   FREE*
*Pay-what-you-can for guaranteed advance seat, $45 for guaranteed seat + discounted book, FREE to walk-ups
5:00 pm   Eighth Centenary of the Transitus of Saint Francis of Assisi   Paid Tickets

Pick Date

Friday, October 16

Westbrae Pumpkin Patch 2026 in North Berkeley (Sept. 18 – Oct. 31)
Friday, October 16 – 9:30 am - Ends at 5:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to browse, pumpkins $5-35 to purchase
| Westbrae Nursery
Westbrae Pumpkin Patch 2026 in North Berkeley (Sept. 18 – Oct. 31)

Fall is just around the corner, and we’re excited to share a great local opportunity for families to enjoy a seasonal tradition while supporting our schools. Westbrae Nursery in North Berkeley, located at the corner of Gilman and Santa Fe, will host its annual pumpkin ...

CRANE Watch Party: Shipyard Crane Light Show (Oct. 16-17)
CRANE Watch Party: Shipyard Crane Light Show (Oct. 16-17)

The historic gantry crane at Hunters Point Shipyard comes to life in CRANE, a large-scale work of public art in light, original music and projection. It honors the story of the Shipyard and Bayview Hunters Point, and the people who built it, worked it and ...

Oakland’s 2026 “Autumn Lights Festival” (October 15-17)
Friday, October 16 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: $28.52*
*$28.52 (fees included) for ages 18+, $12.51 for ages 6-17, Free for ages five and under
| The Gardens at Lake Merritt
Oakland’s 2026 “Autumn Lights Festival” (October 15-17)

Art and nature enthusiasts from all over the region flock to Oakland’s Lake Merritt to immerse themselves in the must-see 15th Anniversary Autumn Lights Festival, a one-of-a-kind interactive art experience that is always the talk of the town. We invite you to celebrate our 15th ...

Plan Ahead

Free Tix: HellaSecret “Desi Comedy Night” Live in SF (7p + 9p)
Saturday, October 17 – 9:00 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Secret Location (SF)
Free Tix: HellaSecret "Desi Comedy Night" Live in SF (7p + 9p)

It’s the return of San Francisco’s only weekly HellaDesi Comedy Night with HellaFunny and Funcheap at a HellaSecret comedy venue with easy access to BART. See a showcase of some of the Bay Area’s top comedians of Indian, Pakistani, Sri Lankan, Bangladeshi, Afghan, and South Asian descent ...Every Saturday

SF’s “Drunk Theatre” Halloween Special: Nightmare on Valencia St. (Oct. 17)
Saturday, October 17 – 9:30 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Eclectic Box
SF’s “Drunk Theatre” Halloween Special: Nightmare on Valencia St. (Oct. 17)
A comedian takes five shots of whiskey in a row and tries to perform an improvised play with sober comedians. What could go wrong?! Drunk Theatre is the entirely improvised, unpredictable, and crazy comedy show that’ll kick your weekend into overdrive. See what the SF Chronicle, CBS, LA Times, SF ...
“HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)
"HellaSecret" Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)

Get ready for our “HellaSecret” speakeasy comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a venue and you’ll get an email with the secret location. This HellaSecret comedy show takes place in a ...

“Golden Gate Comedy Night” SF’s Most Intimate Comedy Club
Friday, October 16 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. 21+
| The Function
"Golden Gate Comedy Night" SF's Most Intimate Comedy Club

See top comics you’d normally see at Punch Line, Cobbs and SF Sketchfest up close at intimate comedy club in the heart of downtown SF. Looking for a real San Francisco comedy experience? Golden Gate Comedy Night is your go-to show – a sharp, fast-moving showcase of the Bay ...

SF’s HellaSecret “Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Showcase (7p + 9p)
SF’s HellaSecret “Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Showcase (7p + 9p)

Inspired by the blockbuster movie, see some of the Bay Area’s top comedians at San Francisco’s Crazy Funny Asians comedy showcase, presented by Funcheap and HellaFunny. Let’s celebrate the Bay’s Asian-American culture and heritage with laughs at a secret location – a two-floor comedy club near ...Every Friday

“Rush Hour Comedy Night” w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)
Friday, October 16 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
| The Function
"Rush Hour Comedy Night" w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)

Welcome to ‘Rush Hour Comedy Night’ where laughter knows no bounds and cultural collisions are the name of the game. Join our dynamic duo of black and Asian comedians as they embark on a whirlwind adventure through the streets of humor, weaving together their diverse backgrounds and ...Every Friday

$5 Off: “The Confessional” SF’s Wild “Sins & Secrets” Improv Comedy Show
Friday, October 16 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: $11.94*
*$5 off with secret code FUNCHEAP (normally $17.12) No added ticketing fees. No Drink Minimum
| Endgames Improv Theater & Bar (SF)
$5 Off: "The Confessional" SF's Wild "Sins & Secrets" Improv Comedy Show

From the mild to the wild, all of us have guilty pleasures, moments of being bad, and the down right awful. Audiences submit written sins and secrets, and we weave a fully improvised comedy show. Don’t worry, it’s anonymous. No one will know about the ...

“The Stoner Comedy Jam” Friday Nights (SF)
Friday, October 16 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP (21+ with Valid ID) - One item minimum purchase per person required
| Moe Greens
"The Stoner Comedy Jam" Friday Nights (SF)

You know what makes stand-up comedy funnier? Smoking while watching it live! Come to San Francisco’s premiere cannabis club Moe Greens every Friday night for a night of laughter and, well, getting stoned. HellaFunny is taking over the cannabis lounge at Moe Greens for the ...Every Friday

SF Neo-Futurists “The Infinite Wrench” (30 Plays in 60 Minutes, every Fri & Sat)
SF Neo-Futurists “The Infinite Wrench” (30 Plays in 60 Minutes, every Fri & Sat)

See the show the SF Chronicle calls one of 22 San Francisco things everyone must do! 50 weekends a year, the critically-acclaimed San Francisco Neo-Futurists present The Infinite Wrench, an attempt to perform 30 bite-sized plays in a frantic race against the clock, in an ...

$5 Off: “Your Fucked Up Relationship” Live in SF (Every Friday & Saturday)
Friday, October 16 – 9:00 pm - Ends at 10:15 pm | Cost: $16.37*
*$5 off with secret code FUNCHEAP (normally $21.49) No added ticketing fees. No Drink Minimum
| Endgames Improv Theater & Bar (SF)
$5 Off: "Your Fucked Up Relationship" Live in SF (Every Friday & Saturday)

Since 2011, San Francisco’s hottest improv show remains “Your Fucked Up Relationship.” — Improvised scenes inspired by your ridiculous, fucked up relationships. Everyone has had at least one. You tell us your story, we show you ours. You laugh, we laugh, and we all hook ...

$5 Off: “The Ritual” Comedy Show in The Mission (SF)
Friday, October 16 – 10:15 pm - Ends at 11:15 pm | Cost: $12.16*
*FUNCHEAP discount code for $5 off
| Endgames Improv Theater & Bar (SF)
$5 Off: “The Ritual” Comedy Show in The Mission (SF)

Once a week, in the late hours of what used to be “not considered late,” a group of degenerates and misfits gather to perform a seance unlike anything seen before. So comically evil that you may get sick to your stomach. The Ritual will be ...Every Friday

“Pay-What-You-Can” Taco Day at SF’s Tato (Every Friday)
"Pay-What-You-Can" Taco Day at SF's Tato (Every Friday)

While many restaurants are struggling, San Francisco Mexican restaurant TATO wants to give back. They’re bringing back their “Taco Love” special which features a two taco plate with sides, and pay-what-you-can pricing. Pay-What-You-Can Taco Day Tato 4608 3rd St. (@ McKinnon) San Francisco (Bayview) Every ...Every Friday

“Politics is a Funny Business” Art & Poster Exhibit at Pier 23 (SF)
Friday, October 16 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Art opening
| Pier 23 Cafe Waterfront Gallery
"Politics is a Funny Business" Art & Poster Exhibit at Pier 23 (SF)
Politics is a Funny Business, an eclectic group of vintage political memorabilia of and by offbeat San Francisco players will open at Pier 23 Cafe Waterfront Gallery, Friday, October 16, 2026, from 4-6 pm. Art include posters by Spain Rodriguez, S. Clay Wilson, Victor Moscoso, Lil’ ...
Clement Street Happy Hour Cleanup w/ Free Drink and Meal For Volunteers
Friday, October 16 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Register for free on this Civic Joy Fund Mobilize page: https://www.mobilize.us/civicjoyfund/event/756136/
| Richmond Republic Draught House
Clement Street Happy Hour Cleanup w/ Free Drink and Meal For Volunteers
Meet at Richmond Republic Draught House (642 Clement St). Then, cleaning will occur from 4:00pm to 5:00pm around the neighborhood. Stay afterwards for free food & drinks and to meet fellow volunteers. Sign up on this Civic Joy Fund Mobilize page, or email info@refuserefusesf.org with ...
Free NFL Stories w/ Peter King + 49ers Architect Carmen Policy (Berkeley)
Friday, October 16 – 4:30 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Pay what you can to reserve a seat; free to walkups
| Sports Basement (Berkeley)
Free NFL Stories w/ Peter King + 49ers Architect Carmen Policy (Berkeley)
Are you ready for some football? Join fellow fans and scholars of the game for an afternoon with award-winning sports columnist Peter King. Are you ready for some football? Kick off a weekend of big games—including Cal’s home matchup with Wake Forest and culminating with the ...
Pleasant Hill Night Market: Food, Music & Performances
Friday, October 16 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Chilpancingo Park
Pleasant Hill Night Market: Food, Music & Performances

Pleasant Hill Night Market Will Return in May 2026 After a successful first season, the Night Market will be back in May 2026 with food, music, merchandise, activities and more! Visit Pleasant Hill California for more info. After getting so much love and support from ...

$1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)
Friday, October 16 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission with RSVP on Eventbrite
| Monroe
$1 Drink Fridays: "Battle of the Decades" DJ Party (North Beach)

Fridays are now a little bit more awesome. Did someone say $1 drinks? Monroe in North Beach hosts “Battle of the Decades” DJ party and happy hour every Friday with a DJ spinning progressive tunes. Every hour is a different decade – with drink prices ...Every Friday

“Union Square Dances” Free Outdoor Friday Night Dance Party (SF)
Friday, October 16 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Union Square Park
"Union Square Dances" Free Outdoor Friday Night Dance Party (SF)

Come out to Union Square Park every Friday from 5 pm to 8 pm through October 16 for our free Union Square Dances. Enjoy rotating styles of live music and dancing, including Salsa, Country Western, Swing, Bollywood, and Tango. Each event starts with a lesson followed by ...Every Friday

Swing in Union Square with Silver Bell Jazz Band (SF)
Friday, October 16 – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Union Square, San Francisco
Swing in Union Square with Silver Bell Jazz Band (SF)
Join us Friday, October 16th for an evening of live jazz, social dancing on a WOODEN DANCE FLOOR, and good times in the heart of San Francisco! Featuring: Silver Bell Jazz Band with the radiant Heidi Evelyn on vocals Where: Union Square, San Francisco Cost: ...
Free Outdoor Movie Night 2026 w/ Free Food + Free Popcorn (Parkside/Sunset)
Friday, October 16 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free movie, food, and popcorn. Festivities begin at 5:30 PM; the movie starts at dusk.
| McCoppin Square
Free Outdoor Movie Night 2026 w/ Free Food + Free Popcorn (Parkside/Sunset)

🎬🍿 Movies in McCoppin is BACK for 2026! 🍿🎬 People of Parkside Sunset is excited to help bring outdoor movie nights back to our neighborhood! in October, grab your blankets, bring the kids, and join your neighbors at McCoppin Square. ✨ 📍 Taraval ...Every Friday

“Sundown Cinema” SF’s Outdoor Movie Night in the Park (Crane Cove Park)
Friday, October 16 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Crane Cove Park
"Sundown Cinema" SF's Outdoor Movie Night in the Park (Crane Cove Park)

San Francisco’s free outdoor movie tradition is back with a full season for 2026. The Sundown Cinema series has just announced its lineup, bringing family-friendly films to parks across the city from June through October. After a scaled-back return in 2025, the full program is ...

Salvi Soul Encuentro 2026: SF’s Free Salvadoran Culture Festival (Oct 14-18)
Friday, October 16 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Casa De Apoyo
Salvi Soul Encuentro 2026: SF's Free Salvadoran Culture Festival (Oct 14-18)

Salvi Soul Encuentro is a four-date celebration of Salvadoran heritage in San Francisco’s Excelsior and Mission Districts. The program includes Salvadoran storytelling at Casa De Apoyo, a poetry and vinyl record showcase, a bike tour tracing the legacy of Los Siete de la Raza, and ...

SF’s Free Mission Rock Fall Friday Night Movies “Ratatouille” (China Basin Park)
Friday, October 16 – 6:30 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE | China Basin Park
SF's Free Mission Rock Fall Friday Night Movies "Ratatouille" (China Basin Park)
Movie nights are back at China Basin Park! Gather your friends and family and join us Friday nights this October for four cozy evenings of movies under the stars. Bring a blanket to the Great Lawn, grab your favorite movie-night snacks, and settle in for ...
SF State’s Free Public Rooftop Stargazing Nights w/ Huge Telescope (October 2026)
Friday, October 16 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Events are weather-dependent. Check the observatory's stories or follow its updates for confirmation each night.
| San Francisco State University Observatory
SF State's Free Public Rooftop Stargazing Nights w/ Huge Telescope (October 2026)

San Francisco State University Observatory hosts a free public open night with family-friendly astronomy talks, updates on astronomy research, and rooftop telescope observing. Programming is offered in English and Spanish, weather permitting. Located at SFSU Thornton Hall top floor Upcoming Weekly Schedule Through Dec. 4, ...

Free ‘Hoppers’ Outdoor Movie Night (Proxy SF)
Friday, October 16 – 7:15 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Proxy SF
Free 'Hoppers' Outdoor Movie Night (Proxy SF)
FREE and open to all! Join us at PROXY to save the animal world in Hoppers! Animal lover Mabel uses clever new technology designed to “hop” human consciousness into lifelike robotic animals to communicate with beavers, uncovering mysteries within the animal world beyond anything she could have ...
San Jose Bike Party
Friday, October 16 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Meet at 7:30 pm, roll at 8 pm.
| Secret San Jose Location
San Jose Bike Party

San Jose Bike Party is a place to ride bikes, make friends, and have a good time every third Friday of each month at 8 pm. San Jose is the largest city in Northern California, but they are hidden in the suburban sprawl. It’s time ...Monthly

Terrifying Immigrant Takes the Form of a Soft Chubby Bear
Friday, October 16 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 9:20 pm | Cost: $10*
*General Admission, Tickets are sliding scale $10-$50
| Theatre Rhinoceros
Terrifying Immigrant Takes the Form of a Soft Chubby Bear
Epic Party Theatre Presents the world premiere of Terrifying Immigrant Takes the Form of a Soft Chubby Bear Written & Performed by Baruch Porras Hernandez Directed & Produced by Richard A. Mosqueda Baruch Porras Hernandez is ready to bring the house down with his new solo tour-de-force, Terrifying Immigrant ...

Saturday, October 17

SF’s “Secondhand Saturday” 2026 w/ Sunset Mercantile (Every Third Saturday)
Saturday, October 17 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free Admission
| Sunset Community Mercantile
SF's "Secondhand Saturday" 2026 w/ Sunset Mercantile (Every Third Saturday)

Launching April 18th, one of San Francisco’s favorite vintage and makers market is returning for it’s fifth season! Come celebrate Earth Day at the 2026 season launch of Secondhand Saturday! A curated, stylish, and modern take on the traditional flea market, featuring over 60 vintage ...Monthly

“Shipyard Open Studios” Fall 2026: 130+ Artists, Free Admission & Parking
Saturday, October 17 – 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 ...