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2018 Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Festival & Great Pumpkin Parade | Saturday
Saturday, October 13 – All Day | Cost: FREE | Downtown Half Moon Bay

See a display of gigantic heavyweight champion pumpkins, four stages of entertainment, and the Great Pumpkin Parade at the annual Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival. 2019 Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival October 19–20, 2019 | 9 am to 5 pm Historic Main ...

9:00 amNative Plant Sale | Sutro Native Plant Nursery  FREE*
*10 % discount on affordable locally native plants
9:00 amTrail & Habitat Volunteer Work: Restoring Laguna Honda’s Lost Trails | SF  FREE
Free Redwood State Park Days: October 2018 | Second Saturdays
Saturday, October 13 – All Day | Cost: FREE*
*Free with the promotional pass. Passes can be downloaded at FreeRedwoodsDays.org
| California Redwood State Parks

To celebrate 100 years of saving California’s iconic redwood forest, Save the Redwoods League and California State Parks are offering more than 16,000 free vehicle day-use passes to more than 40 redwood state parks on the second Saturday of each month in 2018. The passes cover ...

2018 Golden Gate Classic Horseshoe Tournament | SF
Saturday, October 13 – All Day | Cost: FREE*
*$10 entry if you'd like to play. Free to watch
| Golden Gate Park Horseshoe Courts
The San Francisco Horseshoe Pitching Club is hosting a super fun Golden Gate Classic Horseshoe Tournament. It’s free for spectators to watch some of the best pitchers in NorCal competing in the official sport of horseshoe pitching. Some of the players throw 50% and better ringers. They bet you’ll ...
Cal Academy of Sciences: Neighborhood Free Days | Glen Park + Noe Valley
Saturday, October 13 – All Day | Cost: FREE*
*Free for SF residents with proof of neighborhood residency
| California Academy of Sciences
For the weekend of October 12-14 residents of Castro, Forest Hill, Glen Park, Noe Valley, Parkmerced, Parkside, St. Francis Wood, Sunset get free admission to the California Academy of Sciences thanks to the “Neighborhood Free Days” promotion. Zip Codes: 94114, 94116, 94122, 94127, 94131, 94132
Volunteer at SF Botanical Garden: Guided Info Walking Tour | Golden Gate Park
Saturday, October 13 – 10:00 am - Ends at 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
| San Francisco County Fair Building

Volunteers contribute more than 45,000 hours of service to the Garden each year, supporting horticulture, leading children’s walks and public tours, propagating plants, and so much more. If you’re interested in getting involved, join in for a one-hour walking tour of the Garden and learn ...

2018 Dia De Los Muertos Performing Arts & Exhibit | South SF
Saturday, October 13 – All Day | Cost: FREE | SSF Municipal Services Building

The South San Francisco Cultural Arts Commission presents a multi-media, juried art show featuring work inspired by the traditions of Dia De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead), a joyful celebration honoring the life of deceased family members and friends. 2018 Dia De Los Muertos ...

10:00 amTimbuk2 Warehouse Sale: Up to 70% Off | Livermore  FREE*
*Free, but bring some money for purchase. Mention Funcheap & receive a FREE Bottle Opener with Purchase.
San Francisco SPCA Cuddle Me Festival
Saturday, October 13 – 10:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Tickets are free. RSVP to let them know you're coming.
| San Francisco SPCA
The San Francisco SPCA is celebrating 150 years of serving San Francisco’s animals and the people who love them. Come join the street party. There will surely be free adoptions, beer garden, and live music. San Francisco SPCA Cuddle Me Festival Sunday, October 13, 2018 | 10 ...
10:00 amHalloween Movie Marathon | South SF  FREE
10:00 amWin Tix: Fall Contra Costa Crystal Fair | Walnut Creek  WIN*
*Children 12 and under are free
Cannabis Conference 2018: Expo & Career Fair | Oakland
Saturday, October 13 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Get free tickets with FUNCHEAP code
| Oakland Marriott City Center

New West Summit 4.0 is focused exclusively on game-changing, disruptive developments in technology, science, investment and media in the cannabis industry. This year’s event promises graduate level content like no other show or conference in the industry. New West Summit 4.0 – Cannabis Conference & Consumer ...

The Very Very Rare Affordable Art Fair | 3rd Day
Saturday, October 13 – 10:00 am - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | JCO'S Art Haus

Jenkins presents art in a casual, comfortable, inviting space that represents 30 to 40 contemporary artists. As an extension of “Got Art?”, JCO’s Art Haus hosts biannual affordable art fairs and partners with local businesses to create unique opening receptions and unexpected art experiences. The Very ...

10:00 amPresidio Family-Friendly Bike Ride | SF  FREE*
*Registration is required
SF’s Hidden Park Celebration: The Christopher Park Festival | SF
Saturday, October 13 – 10:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free and donations are very much welcome
| Christopher Park
The 2nd festival held in Christopher Park of Diamond Heights will raise awareness for this beautiful hidden park and build community. Don’t miss a chance to be a part of history as this is intended to be a community tradition on October 13, 2018. 2018 Christopher Park ...
2018 Santa Clara City Library Comic Con
Saturday, October 13 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Santa Clara City Library
Santa Clara City Library is bringing together Bay Area artists, comic book shops, cosplayers, makers, and authors for the second annual Santa Clara City Library Comic Con this fall. Join them at the Central Park Library on Saturday, October 13th for a full day of panels ...
10:00 amAlvarado Fall Fest featuring THE PĂC & Flock of Sea Girls | Union City  FREE*
*Admission is free but bring money for food and drinks
SPCA “Cuddle Me” Festival: Free Doggie & Cat Adoptions | SF
Saturday, October 13 – All Day | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but an RSVP is required.
| SF SPCA Adoption Center (Mission)

SPCA is celebrating 150 years of serving San Francisco’s animals and the people who love them. Come join the street party with it’s latest theme, “Cuddle Me.” SPCA “Cuddle Me” Festival October 13, 2018 | 10 am to 3 pm San Francisco SPCA, 201 Alabama St, ...

10:00 amFree Summer Walking Tours | Victorian-Era Oakland  FREE*
*Tours are offered Wednesdays and Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. Reservations are recommended but not required.
10:00 am2018 Seed Day: Presentations, Potluck & Seed Exchange | Cupertino  FREE*
*Free but an RSVP is required.
2018 Bon Air Invitational Car Show: American Vintage Gems from ’20s-’70s | Greenbrae
Saturday, October 13 – All Day | Cost: FREE | Bon Air Center
The Bon Air Invitational Car Show is set to take over the Bon Air Center parking lot with more than 100 of the finest vintage cars in the area along with live music, fun for the little ones and more. 2018 Bon Air Invitational Car Show Saturday, ...
BiteUnite Grand Opening + Milkshake Happy Hour & Donut Flights | SF
Saturday, October 13 – 10:00 am - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE | BiteUnite SF

The co-working kitchen, café and premium event space extends a warm welcome to San Francisco’s chefs, foodies and curious locals alike with a mouthwatering Grand Opening to celebrate their new food entrepreneurs. Guests can stop by and get a taste of BiteUnite’s authentic cook, create ...

2018 SF Open Studios Hub Exhibition Opening Weekend | Saturday
Saturday, October 13 – All Day | Cost: FREE | All Over San Francisco

> EVENT UPDATE: This event is no longer taking place. San Francisco comes alive with art this October and November as ArtSpan presents the 43rd Anniversary of SF Open Studios – the oldest and largest event of its kind in the country, that showcases over ...

“Big Draw: Play” at the Walt Disney Family Museum | The Presidio
Saturday, October 13 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Walt Disney Family Museum
Come for the world’s largest drawing festival. This museum-wide family event celebrates Walt Disney’s contributions to the world of art and drawing. Enjoy playful drawing sessions and themed tours through the galleries to learn how Walt incorporated play in his work. All ages are welcome to ...
Oktoberfest: Limited Edition Stein, Live Music & Costume Contest | Golden Gate Park
Saturday, October 13 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Bring cash for food and drinks.
| The Beach Chalet
Join the annual Oktoberfest celebration at the Park Chalet. Bring your friends and enjoy live music, delicious German fare, specially brewed Oktoberfest beer, costume contest and more. Oktoberfest entry is free to the public, but Souvenir Oktoberfest Steins are limited. If you want to guarantee that receive ...
11:00 amTri-Valley’s Festival: ArtWalk | Livermore  FREE
2018 Oakland Print Fair | Oct 13-14
Saturday, October 13 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | FLAX Art & Design (Oakland)

The Oakland Print Fair is an outdoor multi-day event that is free and open to the public and will showcase local and national print-makers and feature a large variety of prints, zines and more. The event will include artist run booths, music, food and drinks. Come ...

SF Open Studios 2018 | Five Weekends of Art (Oct. 13 – Nov. 11)
Saturday, October 13 – All Day | Cost: FREE | San Francisco

SF Open Studios is the oldest and largest open studios program in the country, featuring an annual, month-long, city-wide art event that showcases over 800 emerging and established San Francisco artists in their studios over four weekends in September and October. Each weekend, art patrons, admirers, ...

11:00 amSecond Saturday: Family Festive Gathering | Jack London Square  FREE

Every Saturday

Free Community Yoga Class | Berkeley
Every Saturday – 10:00 am - Ends at 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Sports Basement (Berkeley)
Free Community Yoga Class | Berkeley
Grab your yoga mat and come to Sports Basement Berkeley for some relaxing weekend yoga. Community classes take place every Saturday. Free Community Yoga Class Every Saturday | 10 am Sports Basement, 2727 Milvia St, Berkeley, CA FREE Please BYOM (Bring Your Own Mat) and water bottle. All levels are welcome. Updated 1/28/2020 ...
Historic Ferry Building Tour | SF
Historic Ferry Building Tour | SF
Enjoy an hour-long walk on the rise, tragic fall, and modern rebirth of one of San Francisco’s most renowned historic landmarks. Visit a contemporary swirl of shops and learn the history of ferries, freeways, and quakes. Meet at the foot of the stairs at the front ...
Free Outdoor Yoga Day | Golden Gate Park
Every Saturday – 11:30 am | Cost: FREE | Golden Gate Park
Free Outdoor Yoga Day | Golden Gate Park
Take yourself outside and into the beauty of this city’s heart and soul. Practice yoga under the trees and let the ocean air sooth and invigorate you. This class expertly blends breathing and movement, strength and grace, imagination and form. You will gain a personal understanding ...
“The Setup” Underground Comedy Show | SF
Every Saturday – 8:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: $5*
*$5 online with discount code FUNCHEAP; otherwise, it's $10.
| The Basement
"The Setup" Underground Comedy Show | SF
The Setup is an underground stand-up comedy show in the heart of San Francisco. This venue used to be the green room for the legendary Blackhawk jazz venue where Miles Davis used to play. Now, it’s a comedy show that features established comedians from around the ...
“Critical Hit” Comedy Show | Oakland
Every Saturday – 8:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: $10 | It's Your Move Game Store
"Critical Hit" Comedy Show | Oakland
Critical Hit is hosted by Erik Krasner, Hayden Greif-Neill and Jim McVeigh at It’s Your Move Games & Hobbies in Temescal for over 4 years and still going strong. Every week, some of our favorite comedians are invited to perform. Along with the producers, you can ...
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