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Sunday, October 1

California Academy of Sciences: Free Day | Chinatown & Hayes Valley
Sunday, October 1 – All Day | Cost: FREE*
*Proof of neighborhood residency required
 | California Academy of Sciences

Each San Francisco neighborhood (defined by zipcode) can visit the California Academy of Sciences for free over a three-day weekend (Friday, Saturday, or Sunday) in the spring and fall of each year. Please note: At this time, Neighborhood Free Weekends are on hold due to capacity limitations ...

Asian Art Museum Free Admission Day | SF
Sunday, October 1 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Special exhibitions may require separate admission surcharge
 | Asian Art Museum

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

$5 First Sundays | Oakland Museum of California
Sunday, October 1 – 10:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | OMCA (Oakland Museum of California)

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

First Day to RSVP: Fort Point Candlelight Tours Winter 2017 | Presidio
Sunday, October 1 – All Day | Cost: FREE*
*Must enter the lottery to win a free reservation spot.
 | Fort Point

Explore the historic Civil War-era Fort Point by candlelight and the stars on an evening tour with a park ranger as your guide. Candlelight tours are available most Saturday evenings typically around 6:30 pm from November to February. Along the way, you’ll be transported to the momentous era of ...

10:00 amWorldWideWomen Girls’ Festival: Day-Long Celebration for Girls | Oakland  $10
15th Annual Arts & Music Festival | Excelsior
Sunday, October 1 – All Day | Cost: FREE | Mission & Ocean
The outskirts of the city will share their ethnic flare at the 15th Annual Excelsior Arts & Music Festival coinciding with Excelsior Sunday Streets on October 1, 2017. The streets will be filled with live music, delicious multi-cultural food and a vast selection of entertainment for all ...
11:00 amWin Tix: Lucha Libre Breakfast Burrito Battle | SF  WIN
11:00 amFree Kundalini Yoga Day in the Park | Dolores Park  FREE
Off the Grid’s “Presidio Picnic” Sunday Food Truck Party | SF
Sunday, October 1 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission, but bring money for food, drinks and some entertainment.
 | Main Post Lawn

EVENT UPDATE – The start date of Presidio Picnic is postponed until further notice. Please check facebook for updates. San Francisco’s largest community picnic, the Presidio Picnic, will return for its much-anticipated ninth season beginning Sunday, March 29 and running through October 25, from 11 ...Every Sunday

2nd Italian Street Food Fest | Alameda
Sunday, October 1 – 11:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free entrance, menu options available for purchase on site or at discounted pre-purchase online
 | Food Shift Kitchen
The time has come to have some Gnocco Fritto again at the 2nd edition of Italian Street Food Fest – this time in charming Alameda. Come join them for a day full of authentic Italian street food, live music, and fun. They have created this event with ...
2017 Animal Care and Control Pet Pride Day | SF
Sunday, October 1 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Animal Care & Control
Dress up your pet and head to the annual Animal Care and Control Pet Pride Day featuring on site adoptions, rescue partners, a parade, food, kids activities, pet costumes and, of course, pet tricks at San Francisco Animal Care & Control. 2017 Animal Care and Control Pet ...
12:30 pmFree Monthly Yoga Class for Beginners | SF  FREE*
*Free but an RSVP is required.
Jazz Symphony Concert in the Park | Golden Gate Park
Sunday, October 1 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 2:45 pm | Cost: FREE | Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)

The Golden Gate Park Band presents its 143rd 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 2025, the Golden Gate Park Band performs free weekly concerts most Sundays at 1 pm. ...Every Sunday

Art Walk at the Albany Bulb with Sculptor Osha Neumann | East Bay
Sunday, October 1 – 1:30 pm - Ends at 3:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Albany Bulb
Meet the creator of the Dragon, the Beseeching Woman, and other favorite sculptures at the Bulb: Osha Neumann. Free, limited spots. Eventbrite registration required.
Giant Heart in the Sky Above the Golden Gate Bridge | SF’s “Love Plane”
Sunday, October 1 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to watch from the shoreline
 | Golden Gate Bridge
Sunday, October 1st | A skywriting plane will fly over the Golden Gate Bridge drawing a heart to celebrate the culmination of the 50th Anniversary of the Summer of Love in San Francisco. It's sky heart air art.
Drawing Session & Artist Talk w/ Dave Eggers & Tucker Nichols | SF
Sunday, October 1 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free but an RSVP is required.
 | Gallery 16
Gallery 16 is pleased to present an all-ages drawing session and conversation with artist Tucker Nichols and writer Dave Eggers. Schedule: 2–4 pm: Gallery 16 invites grownups and kids to spend the afternoon drawing and making art with Tucker Nichols and Dave Eggers. This is not solely a ...
Free Shakespeare in the Park 2017: “Hamlet” | SF
Sunday, October 1 – 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Jerry Garcia Amphitheatre (McLaren Park)

For the 37th season of Shakespeare in the Park, SF Shakes will present a production of “As You Like It.” Having produced “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” to wide acclaim in 2018, this summer the company turns to a musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic comedy “As ...

2017 Orinda Czech Festival Closing Concert
Sunday, October 1 – 2:30 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Orinda Community Park
You are invited to a concert of Czech composers at Orinda’s Library Auditorium, where a small symphony from the East Bay will play.
“Then They Came for Us” Diversity Film Series Free Screening | Oakland
Sunday, October 1 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 4:30 pm | Cost: FREE | The New Parkway
In 1942, Executive Order 9066 forced the incarceration of 120,000 Japanese Americans for the duration, an act now understood as a massive abuse of civil rights. The film explores this history and its relevance today, in the face of threats of a Muslim registry and imposition of a ...
3:00 pm“Bravetart: Iconic American Desserts” Book Launch | Omnivore Books  FREE
5:00 pm“The Doubles” Book Release | City Lights  FREE
6:15 pmFree Restorative Yin Yoga Class | San Mateo  FREE*
*Free but an RSVP is required.
2017 Filipino-American History Celebration | Asian Art Museum
Sunday, October 1 – 6:30 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Asian Art Museum
It’s that time of year again, when the museum gears up for its annual Filipino American History Month Celebration. Celebrate Filipino American history and culture at the Asian Art Museum’s annual festival featuring free admission, art displays, music, dance, stories and other performances. 2017 Filipino American History Month ...
7:00 pmHellaFunny Sundays Comedy Show | Neck of the Woods  FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Otherwise $15 online $20 at the door
7:30 pmWin Tix: Ghosts, Hoodlums, Harlots, Thieves: A Time Travel Segway Tour | SF  WIN*
*Recommended for guests age 17. All guests must be a minimum of 12 years of age, weight between 100- 1250 lbs and pregnant guests are not allowed. Advanced reservations required 415-474-3130
9:00 pm“Return of the Cypher” Hip-Hop & Beatbox Jam | Boom Boom Room  FREE

Every Sunday

“Heart of the City” Sunday Farmers Market | UN Plaza
Every Sunday – All Day | Cost: FREE | UN Plaza
"Heart of the City" Sunday Farmers Market | UN Plaza
Heart of the City Farmers Market is a uniquely independent, farmer-operated, nonprofit farmers market located year round on Sundays and Wednesdays in San Francisco’s United Nations Plaza, rain or shine. Nearly 30 local farmers and artisan food vendors provide a wide selection of fresh local produce, ...
Delicious Market Recipes & Free Seasonal Tasting | Jack London Square
Every Sunday – All Day | Cost: FREE | Jack London Square
Delicious Market Recipes & Free Seasonal Tasting | Jack London Square
With more than 40 vendors, the Jack London Square Farmers Market offers local produce, food craft products, and breakfast and lunch options. The Jack London Square Farmers Market is operated by CUESA at Oakland’s Jack London Square on Sundays from 10 am to 3 pm, year ...
Dolores Park Free Bodyweight Bootcamp | SF
Every Sunday – 10:00 am - Ends at 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP/Donations optional for charity
 | Mission Dolores Park
Dolores Park Free Bodyweight Bootcamp | SF
WHAT IS “OUT”? Workouts are open to all from a certified personal trainer, Josh Muñoz. We are LGBTQ+ friendly and our group is open to all fitness levels. You will be challenged and supported in a safe, social workout environment. Bring a towel and water and ...
Victorian Walking Tour | Pacific Heights
Every Sunday – 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are accepted.
 | 1801 Bush
Victorian Walking Tour | Pacific Heights
See and learn about the Victorian era architecture of the city’s first suburb on a guided walk from SF City Guides. Victorian Walking Tour Every Sunday | 2 pm 1801 Bush, 1801 Bush St., SF, CA Free, but donations are accepted. On a walk through the neighborhood of Lafayette Square, you’ll ...
Sunday Afternoon Bluegrass Jam | Bernal Heights
Every Sunday – 4:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The Lucky Horseshoe
Sunday Afternoon Bluegrass Jam | Bernal Heights
Grab that banjo, mandolin, guitar, fiddle, harmonica and autoharp, and head over to The Lucky Horseshoe in Bernal Heights to join in San Francisco’s only Bluegrass Jam on a Sunday afternoon. Sunday Afternoon Bluegrass Jam Every Sunday | 4-7 pm The Lucky Horseshoe, 453 Cortland Ave., SF, CA FREE Jamming ...
$5 Sunday Night Juggling Club at Circus Center | SF
Every Sunday – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: $5 | Circus Center
$5 Sunday Night Juggling Club at Circus Center | SF
Experienced juggler or a newbie looking to learn? Come hang out at Juggling Club and collaborate in a fun, low-pressure environment with an experienced Circus Center instructor. All levels are welcome in this club class taught by Jade Ford. Juggling Club Most Sundays | 5-8p Circus Center, 755 Frederick St., ...
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