Wednesday, October 14
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 ...
Small Talk: Free Coffee + Big Ideas for Small Businesses (Oakland)
Small Talk: Big Conversations for Small Businesses
Join us on October 14 in Oakland for Small Talk: Big Conversations for Small Businesses, a FREE community event designed for freelancers, creators, founders, and small business owners.
Hosted by FreshBooks, the event brings together local entrepreneurs for honest conversations, ...
$1 Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina (SoMa)
Join us for Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina with $1 Wings from 4:30pm – Close! $1 Wing Wednesdays | 4:30pm to Close Underdogs Cantina, 128 King St. (Across from ballpark), SF FREE (No Cover) $1 WINGS from 4:30pm – Close Happy Hour from ...Every Wednesday
FREE Comedy Night (Every Wednesday) at The Function (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. ...
Golden Gate Park Bandshell Midweek Melodies (Free Outdoor Concert)
Wednesday, October 14 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)
Pack some snacks, your favorite drinks, and grab your friends! It’s time to take a mid-week music break and enjoy free live music from 3 local artists!
Set Times:4:00pm Elise Nova5:00pm Eva Jay Fortune Band6:00pm Purple Glaze
Brought to you by Illuminate Live @illumin8live
The Science Scoop: Women’s Health Breakthroughs w/ UCSF Professor (SF)
The Science Scoop
Please join us for the next session of The Science Scoop, a quarterly public lecture series hosted by UCSF Basic Sciences. Discovery for ALL!
We invite you to learn about how curiosity-driven research is leading to critical medical advances. Through engaging lectures geared towards ...
Salvi Soul Encuentro 2026: SF’s Free Salvadoran Culture Festival (Oct 14-18)
Wednesday, October 14 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Casa De Apoyo
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 ...
Free Bilingual U.S. Citizenship Trivia Game (Excelsior Library)
Wednesday, October 14 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Excelsior Branch Library
Participate in a trivia game testing your knowledge of the U.S. Citizenship study guides produced by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
Participa en un juego de preguntas que pone a prueba tu conocimiento de las guías de estudio sobre la ciudadanía estadounidense del Servicio ...
Free “Wonder” Workshop w/ SF Magician Andrew Evans (SF Main Library)
Discover simple ways to bring more wonder, curiosity and magic into everyday life with San Francisco illusionist Andrew Evans, founder of The Magic Patio, and writer Laura Holson, founder of The Box Sessions. Explore how cultivating a sense of wonder can support well-being, reduce stress ...
Free “Trivia ’66” Night (Mill Valley)
Trivia ’66 Night In-Person
Pop quiz: What iconic library building opened in Mill Valley in 1966?
In honor of the Mill Valley Public Library’s 60th anniversary, we’re hosting a free ’66-themed* trivia night! Assemble a team of up to six people (or tackle it solo) and put your ...
Free “Get Stuff Done” Night: Tackle Your To-Do List (SF Main Library)
Wednesday, October 14 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:45 pm |
Cost: FREE | SFPL Main Library Jobs & Career Center, 4th floor
Don’t let that list of to-dos keep piling up; get stuff done in the company of others at admin night. Invite a friend or meet someone new and we’ll motivate each other to accomplish those small or big chores we’ve been putting off. Bring a ...
Reimagining Local News: From the Ground Up with Tiny News Collective
Join Tiny News Collective for a conversation with the community-centered founders rebuilding and reimagining local news.
From the Ground Up: The Founders Reimagining Local News
You already know one story about local news: outlets shrinking and closing, and chains buying up what remains.
But across the country, and ...
Discover Southeast Asia Art Masterpieces: Angkor Wat & Buddhas (SF Main Library)
Wednesday, October 14 – 6:30 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | San Francisco Main Public Library
Eleven countries, thousands of years, millions of people: explore the cultures of Southeast Asia as reflected in secular and religious artworks from this fascinating region. This program features objects from the collection of the Asian Art Museum, including sculptures from Angkor Wat in Cambodia; Buddhas ...
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, ...
Thursday, October 15
$35 for Locally-Run Independent Internet Service (SF + Bay Area)
Join thousands of Bay Area residents who’ve chosen Monkeybrains for fast internet, honest pricing, and friendly local support. Why choose Monkeybrains? Local Internet. Built Right. Fast Speeds | No contracts | No hidden fees RESIDENTIAL Home internet gets an upgrade. $35/MO Honest pricing Month-to-month No ...Monthly
Lunchtime Concert w/ Richard Howell (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026)
Thursday, October 15 – 12:30 pm - Ends at 1:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
The 2026 Yerba Buena Gardens Festival hosts a full lineup of free outdoor music, theater, circus, dance, poetry, and children’s programs. The Festival opens on Saturday, May 9, 2026 with Hermán Olivera y Orquesta Taíno to kick off its 26th season. The Festival features over 100 free ...
Free Waterfront Art Walk + Guided Sculpture Tours (SF)
Big Art. Bay Views. Explore the Waterfront.
Waterfront Walkabout is back! San Francisco’s newest event series returns with live music, interactive craft activities, and monumental art.
Wander along the Big Art Loop – Portside at your own pace or sign up in advance for an optional free ...
“Third Thursdays on Treat” Trick or Treat to the Beat (SF)
Trick-or-treat to the beat at Third Thursdays on Treat.
This month’s Halloween-themed night market will feature live taiko drumming, a pumpkin patch, and a python photo op! Gather your ghouls and join us October 15, 5-9 PM, at 957 Treat Ave in San Francisco.
Third Thursdays on ...
$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 ...
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 ...
Flight Club: Adult Flight Night for Ages 18+ at “House of Air” Trampoline Park (SF)
Take full advantage of our 70+ trampolines — without the worry of running into (or launching) a 9 year old! Flight Club is House of Air’s exclusive 18+ takeover where the only thing flying through the air is you. Flight Club: Adult Flight NightWednesday & ...Every Thursday
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
Free HellaFunny Thursday Comedy Night (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. ...
Crazy Karaoke: SF’s Wild New Thursday Night Party + $3 Shots (SF)
Sing all night. 1000+ songs. Crazy Hour $3 shots every hour! 🎤 CRAZY KARAOKE THURSDAYS AT THE FUNCTION Thursdays | 9PM until close Grab the mic and sing your heart out at San Francisco’s newest karaoke night. Free with RSVP – 21+ Whether you’re a ...Every Thursday
SF’s Free Concerts & Food Trucks: “Civic Center Soundtrack” (Every Tue/Thu)
Thursday, October 15 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Fulton Plaza
San Francisco’s free lunchtime concert series is back. The Civic Center Soundtrack returns for its third season starting Tuesday, April 14, 2026, bringing live music to Fulton Plaza twice a week through October. Concerts take place Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12 pm to 3 pm ...
United Nations Association Film Festival in Palo Alto (Oct. 15-25)
The United Nations Association Film Festival (UNAFF) is pleased to announce the program for its 29th edition, PASSION FOR CHANGE. From Oct. 15–25, 2026, in Palo Alto, East Palo Alto, San Francisco and at Stanford University, UNAFF will present 60 global documentary films.
Students are encouraged ...
“Haunted Halloween Hoopla” Artisan Night Market (SF)
Join us Thursday October 15 for amazing food, drinks, retail, and artisan vendors! Admission is free and we welcome everyone at this family-friendly night market. The Haunted Halloween Hoopla at Fifty Vara is a destination for all ages and abilities. Expect fun music and amazing ...
The Crossing’s 5th Anniversary Party w/ DJs + Basketball Court Ribbon Cutting (SF)
The Crossing at East Cut marks its fifth anniversary and The East Cut’s 10th anniversary with a free public gathering featuring a live DJ, bar specials, pop-up shops from Ruby’s Old & New and Paid-Time Off, a live photobooth, treats, and a ribbon cutting for ...
The Crossing’s 5th Anniversary + New Basketball Court Ribbon Cutting (SF)
Thursday, October 15 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | The Crossing at East Cut
We’re celebrating five years of The Crossing and 10 years of The East Cut! It’s been a wild ride, and we’re so excited to celebrate five years of bringing our downtown community together. There’s no better feeling!
Join us on Thursday, October 15th, from 4 to ...
Big Art Loop: “Waterfront Walkabout” Free SF Art Stroll (Embarcadero)
San Francisco’s new event series where live music, interactive pop-ups, & monumental art set the stage for a bayside stroll like no other! Launching September 17 and returning monthly every third Thursday this fall, Waterfront Walkabout is a free series inviting you to experience the Big ...Monthly
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