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2019 “Bay Day”: 9 County-Wide Celebrations | SF Bay
Saturday, October 5 – All Day | Cost: FREE*
*Most events are free.
| San Francisco Bay Area
Bay Day is like Earth Day – but just for the San Francisco Bay. It is one official day every year for the entire Bay Area to come together and celebrate The Bay. Beginning with 7 counties officially declaring Bay Day as an annual holiday, the festivity ...
9:00 amSick Plant Clinic | UC Berkeley Botanical Garden  FREE*
*Garden admission is free only if you're attending the Sick Plant Clinic.
Vallejo “Waterfront Weekend” Festival | October 5-6
Saturday, October 5 – All Day | Cost: FREE | Vallejo Waterfront

Enjoy a two-day festival celebrating the City of Vallejo, Historic Mare Island, and Solano County along Vallejo’s vibrant waterfront. Taking place on October 5 & 6, 2019, this free, fun-filled celebration of the Bay is a collaboration of activities and events for the entire family. ...

9:00 amCleaning & Greening: Coffee, Bagels & Conversation | SF  FREE
All DaySt. John Fall Festival: Fiesta Day of the Dead | San Lorenzo  FREE
9:00 amFirst Saturdays Free Outdoor Boot Camp | Oakland  FREE
2019 Thunderbirds on the Wharf: 1955-66 Classic Car Show | Santa Cruz
Saturday, October 5 – 9:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Santa Cruz Wharf
Come down to Santa Cruz for the 22nd annual Thunderbirds on the Wharf from 9 am to 3 pm on Saturday, October 5, 2019. A collection of classic 1955-1957, the 1958-1965 vintage and the retro, 2002-2005 Thunderbirds will be displayed by owners from central and northern California.
Cal Academy of Sciences: Neighborhood Free Days | Hayes Valley & Mission Bay
Saturday, October 5 – All Day | Cost: FREE*
*Free for SF residents with proof of neighborhood residency
| 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 ...

Free Legion of Honor Museum Day for SF Residents | Every Saturday

 the Legion of Honor offers free general admission to the permanent galleries to Bay Area residents. Advanced tickets are required, and capacity is limited due to COVID-19 precautions. Please note that admission to any special exhibits is not included nor discounted and will require ...Every Saturday

Free de Young Museum Day for SF Residents | Every Saturday

, the de Young offers free general admission to the permanent galleries to Bay Area residents. Please note that admission to any special exhibits is not included nor discounted and will require the full admission price. Saturdays feature engaging art experiences for the entire family, ...Every Saturday

10:00 amFree Guided Trail & Nature Walk | Golden Gate Park  FREE
Free Parks Admission Day: Every 1st Saturday | Marin County
Saturday, October 5 – All Day | Cost: FREE | All Over Marin County

This event no longer takes place Come to the “Measure A Days” which offers free access to all parks on the first Saturday of the month. The name is because of the loss in fee revenues will be offset by the Measure A funds approved ...

2019 PortFest: Free Boat Rides & Harbour Tours | Redwood City
Saturday, October 5 – 10:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to attend and most activities are free (harbor tours cost $5 per person). Food and drink are also available for purchase.
| Seaport Court (Redwood City)
PortFest is a day-long waterfront festival held at Port of Redwood City. It welcomes the community to learn about the maritime heritage of the Port, the industrial working waterfront, as well as recreational activities on San Francisco Bay. The day will also include live music, children’s ...
Bank of America Free Museum Weekend

Holders of Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, or U. S. Trust cardholders (credit cards and debit cards) get free admission to eight Bay Area museums, two Sacramento museums and to more than 225 cultural institutions nationwide, for the first full weekend each month including the de ...Monthly

10:00 am“Healthy Parks Healthy People”: Monthly Nature Walks | Bay Area  FREE
10:00 amFree Oakland Summer Walking Tours | Uptown & Secret Rooftop Gardens  FREE*
*Reservations are recommended by leaving a message on the Tours’ 24-hour hotline at (510) 238-3234 or via email to aallen@oaklandca.gov
SF Bay “Restoration Fest” Nature & Wetlands Celebration | 2019
Saturday, October 5 – 10:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Most events free. Some require pre-registration
| Palo Alto Baylands
There’s an adventure for everyone at this vast and beautiful bayside destination. Dig in and restore the Bay, go kayaking, take a tour of our native plant nursery, ride your bike along the wetland trails, enjoy a guided nature walk, see a bald eagle and ...
10:00 am2019 Chung Yeung Festival: Temple Blessing & Lion Dancers | Hayward  FREE
Tiny Living Festival California 2019 | Richmond
Saturday, October 5 – All Day | Cost: $15*
*$15 online; $20 at the door
| 25th St & Barrett Ave (Richmond)

The 2019 Tiny Living Festival California will be a 2-day event from 10 am to 6 pm, and they are making it as big and as exciting as their 13 other tiny house festivals held since March 2016. As with all the events, the 2019 ...

All DayWalt Disney Museum: Free Kids Day “Drawn to Life” | The Presidio  FREE*
*Free museum and special exhibition admission for guests 17 and under with paid adult admission; adult chaperone required
All DayGlass Pumpkin Patch: Live Glassblowing Demos | San Jose  FREE
2019 Day in the Park/Derby Festival | Brisbane
Saturday, October 5 – All Day | Cost: FREE | Brisbane Community Park
The 2019 Day in the Park Festival will take place on Saturday, October 5th from 10 am-3 pm with the Derby starting beforehand at 8 am. This year marks the 33rd Annual Day in the Park and the 13th Annual Derby. This year’s festivities will include: ...
2019 Art, Jazz & Wine Festival | Pleasant Hill
Saturday, October 5 – All Day | Cost: FREE*
*Bring cash for food and drinks purchase.
| Downtown Pleasant Hill

The Pleasant Hill Chamber’s Annual Art, Jazz & Wine Fest is Pleasant Hill’s premier event and takes place the first weekend in October. 2019 Art, Jazz & Wine Festival October 5, 2019 | 10 am October 6, 2019 | 11 am Downtown Pleasant Hill, 40 ...

84th Annual “La Madonna del Lume” Fishing Boat Parade | SF
Saturday, October 5 – All Day | Cost: FREE | Fishermen's Chapel on the Wharf

The festival of “La Madonna Del Lume” (also known as “The Blessing of the Fishing Fleet”) is a Sicilian tradition of protecting fishermen that have been practiced in San Francisco for 84 years. The annual blessing and fishing boat parade is an annual procession from ...

24th Annual Watershed Environmental Poetry Festival | Berkeley
Saturday, October 5 – All Day | Cost: FREE | MLK Jr. Civic Center Park (Berkeley)
“Stand up for the Earth” at the 23rd annual Watershed Environmental Poetry Festival at Berkeley’s Civic Center Park. 2019 Watershed Environmental Poetry Festival Saturday, October 5, 2019 | Noon to 4:30 pm (10 am: Strawberry Creek Walk) Civic Center Park (MLK Jr. Way at Center Street, Berkeley) FREE Join acclaimed poets ...
CorePower Yoga by the Pool | Santa Clara
Saturday, October 5 – 10:30 am - Ends at 11:30 am | Cost: $15 | Santa Clara Marriott
There’s nothing like yoga and bottomless mimosas by the pool! CorePower Yoga teams up with Santa Clara Marriott to offer poolside yoga under the Silicon Valley sun. This signature class strengthens, balances and detoxifies your entire body and mind as you move through more challenging ...
Berkeley Harvest Festival | 2019
Saturday, October 5 – All Day | Cost: FREE | Cedar Rose Park
Join and celebrate the bounty of the season at the City of Berkeley’s Harvest Festival at Cedar Rose Park on Saturday, October 5, 2019 from 11 am to 4 pm featuring a Food and Garden Exhibitions in addition to live music and a Kids Zone. This festival ...
2019 Oktoberfest: German Beers, Beer Belly Contests & Live Music | Mountain View

Steins Beer Garden and the Mountain View Chamber of Commerce, is bringing an authentic German experience to Mountain View’s annual Oktoberfest celebration. The huge 7000 sq. ft. Oktoberfest beer tent will keep you shaded while you enjoy a variety of German Beers and socialize with ...

Beauty Brunch: Mimosas & Makeup Lessons by Alex Olay | SF
Saturday, October 5 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Registration Required
| Re:store
Learn how to achieve a glossy makeover every day with Beauty Icon Alex Olay, sip some mimosas + free lipgloss with purchase. Join us for a #beautybrunch glossy makeup lesson with local Beauty Icon Alex Olay at Re:store. Alex is the originator of dewy skin meets ...
Rhythmix ‘Round the World 2019: Music, Dance & Art Festival | Alameda
Saturday, October 5 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free for all ages. RSVP recommended.
| Rhythmix Cultural Works
Celebrate world arts and cultures with an afternoon of free family-friendly performances and activities featuring: Aki Kumar’s Bollywood Blues Sekhou Senegal – a Journey through West Africa Ballet Folklorico Flor de Café – Salvadoran folk dance Barbie’s Island Keiki – Young ukulele masters Capoeira Mandinga Alameda Satsuma Dojo – Alameda, Shotokan ...

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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