Bay Area's Best Pumpkin Patches for 2026
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Bay Area's Best Pumpkin Patches for 2026
Where to pick your own pumpkins with fun fall activities this Fall 2026
Bay Area's Halloween Party Guide 2026
Fairs & Festivals, Get Out: Events, Halloween
Bay Area's Halloween Party Guide 2026
From giant pub crawls and wild costume contests to goth yoga, secret parties and weirdly wonderful themed nights.
$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.

Thursday, October 22

Litquake 2026: SF’s Literature Festival w/ 170+ Events + 600 Authors (Oct. 8-24)
Thursday, October 22 – All Day | Cost: FREE*
*Registration required for most events
| San Francisco
Litquake 2026: SF's Literature Festival w/ 170+ Events + 600 Authors (Oct. 8-24)

Litquake, San Francisco’s Literary Festival runs October 8-24, 2026 with satellite events running from September through January. 170+ events, 600+ authors and performers, all over the Bay Area, and almost ALL for FREE! Visit litquake.org or see the full schedule and tickets. And it’s capped by ...

$10 Off Tix: SF’s “Terror Vault” 1874 Halloween Haunt (2026)
Thursday, October 22 – 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 ...

SF Latino Film Festival 2026: Films, Parties + Filmmaker Chats (Oct 22-Nov 1)
Thursday, October 22 – All Day | Cost: FREE*
*Free to $15 for films. Discounts for students and seniors. Special events $20.
| All Over San Francisco
SF Latino Film Festival 2026: Films, Parties + Filmmaker Chats (Oct 22-Nov 1)

18th Cine+Más San Francisco Latino Film Festival runs 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, ...

Plan Ahead

SF Neo-Futurists “The Infinite Wrench” (30 Plays in 60 Minutes, every Fri & Sat)
Saturday, October 24 – 9:00 pm | 447 Minna St.
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 ...

Weekend Sessions w/ Afro-Filipino Jazz Project (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026)
Saturday, October 24 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 3:30 pm | Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
Weekend Sessions w/ Afro-Filipino Jazz Project (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026)

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 ...

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 | Cost: $16.79*
*$16.79 General admission; fees, one drink, light bites, and live music included.
| Roxie Theater
2026 "San Francisco Latino Film Fest" Opening Night: Sesame Street Icon Doc (Roxie Theater)
18th Cine+Más San Francisco Latino Film Festival runs 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 ...
Flight Club: Adult Flight Night for Ages 18+ at “House of Air” Trampoline Park (SF)
Thursday, October 22 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: $20*
*Pricing is Per Hour, House of Air Grip Socks are required to jump.
| House of Air
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)
Thursday, October 22 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| 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

Free HellaFunny Thursday Comedy Night (Downtown SF)
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)
Thursday, October 22 – 9:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. - 21+
| The Function
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

City of SF’s “Mega Job Fair” 2026 (SF Mint)
Thursday, October 22 – 10:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free for employers. Employers interested in a table must email workforce.development@sfgov.org by October 9.
| The San Francisco Mint
City of SF's "Mega Job Fair" 2026 (SF Mint)
The City and County of San Francisco hosts a citywide in-person job fair at The San Francisco Mint, bringing hundreds of job seekers together with small businesses seeking employees. Employer tables are free, and interested employers must email workforce.development@sfgov.org by October 9. Original Event Description: _Attention small ...
SF’s Free Concerts & Food Trucks: “Civic Center Soundtrack” (Every Tue/Thu)
Thursday, October 22 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Fulton Plaza
SF's Free Concerts & Food Trucks: "Civic Center Soundtrack" (Every Tue/Thu)

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 ...

Free West Oakland “Heavy Metal” Market + Industrial Artisan Fair (The Crucible”
Thursday, October 22 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free entry to fair + workshops available (all under $40)
| The Crucible
Free West Oakland "Heavy Metal" Market + Industrial Artisan Fair (The Crucible"
Step into The Crucible’s West Oakland warehouse for the Heavy Metal: Industrial Artisan Fair, an exploration of raw material and refined craft, hosted in a space built for both. This curated event features local artists and makers selling interesting forged finds and unique industrial creations ...
District 1 Richmond Family Summit
Thursday, October 22 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free food and childcare.
| Richmond Recreation Center
District 1 Richmond Family Summit
This is Your City. This is Your Voice. This is Your Future. Share your story about growing up and raising your family in San Francisco. Every family has a story. Every voice matters. Please share yours. Join us for the District 1 Richmond Family Summit! The This Is ...
Día De Los Muertos “NightLife” 2026 at Cal Academy of Sciences (SF)
Thursday, October 22 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: $26 | California Academy of Sciences
Día De Los Muertos "NightLife" 2026 at Cal Academy of Sciences (SF)
California Academy of Sciences presents its fourth annual Día de los Muertos NightLife, una noche en Michoacán, for guests ages 21 and over. The museum-wide evening includes an alebrije unveiling honoring alligator Claude, a community ofrenda, calavera face painting, lotería, crafts, traditional Aztec dance and ...
Presentation: Eyewitness to the Resistance (SF Main Library)
Thursday, October 22 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free
| San Francisco Main Library, Koret Auditorium
Presentation: Eyewitness to the Resistance (SF Main Library)
Indivisible SF presents a panel of local photojournalists from Pro Bono Photo and other news organizations who share selections from their portfolios and discuss the role photojournalism plays in documenting protest, civic action and pro-democracy movements. From the civil rights and voting rights movements of the ...
“Macabre Marvels in the Stack” Inspiration From SF Library’s Hidden Books
Thursday, October 22 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*free for all
| San Francisco Main Public Library
"Macabre Marvels in the Stack" Inspiration From SF Library's Hidden Books
For one night in October, the Library opens its vaults. Explore rarely accessible, reference-only books containing masks, costumes and creepy images, where you’ll find inspiration for your Halloween costume, art, or daily aesthetic. Collections to Explore Masks Costumes Gargoyles/monsters Frightening landscapes … and more! Flip through books, photograph, copy or sketch your ...
B-Movie: Lust & Sound in West-Berlin (SF)
Thursday, October 22 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free and open to the public
| Goethe-Institut San Francisco
B-Movie: Lust & Sound in West-Berlin (SF)
Join us for a filmscreening of B-Movie: Lust & Sound in West-Berlin:  Hoping to follow in the footsteps of legends like David Bowie and CAN, Manchester punk rocker and early electronic music acolyte Mark Reeder arrives in a divided Berlin in 1979. Luckily, he films everything ...
Substance Fest 2026: Underground Synth-Pop + Post-Punk (SF)
Thursday, October 22 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 1:00 am | Cost: $30*
*EARLY BIRD 2: GENERAL ADMISSION
| Great American Music Hall
Substance Fest 2026: Underground Synth-Pop + Post-Punk (SF)
Substance Festival SF 2026 brings four nights of body music, post-punk, and synth-pop to the Great American Music Hall (Oct 22–23 & 29–30). Headliners include Cold Cave (performing the Cremations set), Desire, TR/ST (DJ set), A Split Second, and Crash Course in Science, plus supporting ...
Free Panel: Bay Area Protest Photojournalists + Pop-Up Exhibit (SF Main Library)
Thursday, October 22 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Main Public Library
Free Panel: Bay Area Protest Photojournalists + Pop-Up Exhibit (SF Main Library)
Photojournalists on the Front Lines of Protest: A panel discussion hosted by Indivisible San Francisco and Pro Bono Photo. Indivisible SF presents a panel of local photojournalists from Pro Bono Photo and other news organizations who will share selections from their portfolios and discuss the role ...
The Moth-Style Storytelling Show Under the Big Top (Alameda)
Thursday, October 22 – 7:30 pm | Cost: $27.45 | The Big Top at Radium Runway in Alamaeda Point
The Moth-Style Storytelling Show Under the Big Top (Alameda)
Radium Stories: The Side Show — Thursday, October 22 Doors 6:30 PM Show 7:30 PM Radium Runway’s cherished storytelling series is back with a unique live performance under the Big Top curated by JP Frary of the Moth, featuring Glynn Washington of KQED, Diane Amos, ...

Friday, October 23

Westbrae Pumpkin Patch 2026 in North Berkeley (Sept. 18 – Oct. 31)
Friday, October 23 – 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 ...

“Lower Polk Live!” Free Street Festival w/ Art, DJs, Live Music (SF)
Friday, October 23 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Encouraged
| Polk Street
"Lower Polk Live!" Free Street Festival w/ Art, DJs, Live Music (SF)
Lower Polk Live! returns to Polk Street for a free neighborhood celebration of music, art, and community. Experience an evening of live entertainment, local art, creative experiences, and more in the heart of Lower Polk. Featuring performances from Top Chefs, JP Breganza, and more. Experience turntable culture ...
“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 23 – 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 ...

“Rush Hour Comedy Night” w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)
Friday, October 23 – 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

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

$5 Off: “The Confessional” SF’s Wild “Sins & Secrets” Improv Comedy Show
Friday, October 23 – 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 23 – 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

$5 Off: “Your Fucked Up Relationship” Live in SF (Every Friday & Saturday)
Friday, October 23 – 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 ...

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: “The Ritual” Comedy Show in The Mission (SF)
Friday, October 23 – 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