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Sunday, October 6

6:00 amAfter Dawn: Premiere Sunday Morning Party | SF  FREE*
*Free but an RSVP is required.
Grace Cathedral’s Dog-Friendly Church Day & Pet Blessings | 2019
Sunday, October 6 – All Day | Cost: FREE | Grace Cathedral
Bring your pet to be blessed on the plaza of the magnificent Grace Cathedral in honor of St. Francis, patron saint of San Francisco. This isn’t just for dogs – people bring all sorts of pets and it is a great family event. For the safety and comfort of ...
Blessing of the (Stuffed) Animals at St. Francis’ Church | SF
Sunday, October 6 – 8:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free - donations accepted.
| St. Francis Episcopal Church
Bring your furry, feathered, and scaly friends for the St. Francis’ Feast and Blessing of the Animals on Sunday, October 6, 2019  at the 8 and 10 am services. Invite friends and neighbors for a frolicking menagerie and lively worship. For your pets’ safety and those ...

Rare Tenderloin Guided Tour: Part I | SF City Guides
Sunday, October 6 – 9:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are accepted. Some tours may be limited in size.
| Powell & Market
Explore the Tenderloin’s isolated rural village beginnings and its years as a quiet residential and small business neighborhood. Find out how it morphed into San Francisco’s hotel and silk stocking entertainment and vice district, how it became part of the mean streets in the last half ...
9:00 am2019 Antioch Citywide Yard Sale | Final Day  FREE
All DaySt. John Fall Festival: Fiesta Day of the Dead | San Lorenzo  FREE
Vallejo “Waterfront Weekend” Festival & Lucky Ducky Derby | 2019
Sunday, October 6 – 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. ...

Impactful Sunday: Serve Thousands of Meals to the Homeless | SF
Sunday, October 6 – 9:15 am - Ends at 1:45 pm | Cost: FREE | St. Anthony Foundation
The St. Anthony’s Young Professionals Council (SAYPC) for our quarterly service day at the St. Anthony’s Dining Room. SAYPC is a creative and passionate group with a diverse background that volunteers time and skills to extend the mission of St. Anthony’s. We choose to use our ...
Cal Academy of Sciences: Neighborhood Free Days | Nob Hill & North Beach
Sunday, October 6 – 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 ...

2019 Oaktoberfest Beer Festival | Oakland
Sunday, October 6 – All Day | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but bring money for beer and food, or purchase advance tickets.
| Dimond District (Oakland)

Oaktoberfest returns in its full Bavarian glory with outdoor dining, drinking, and entertainment with free entry for the whole family. Don’t miss the 7-block street festival with live German music, traditional German food options, hundreds of vendors, 5 stages of live music, a Bavarian Dining ...

Final Day: Tiny Living Festival California 2019 | Richmond
Sunday, October 6 – 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 DayGlass Pumpkin Patch: Live Glassblowing Demos | San Jose  FREE
4th Annual Filipino Barrio Fiesta | Livermore
Sunday, October 6 – 10:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Bankhead Theater
Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center and Livermore Fil-Am will honor Filipino American History Month with the Fourth Annual Filipino Barrio Fiesta – a free, family-friendly community event on Sunday, October 6th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. 4th Annual Filipino Barrio Fiesta Sunday, October 6, 2019 | ...
$5 First Sundays | Oakland Museum of California
Sunday, October 6 – 10:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: $5*
* Suggested donation of $5 for GA/ additional $5 fee for access to special exhibitions
| 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

Asian Art Museum Free Admission Day | SF
Sunday, October 6 – 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

11:00 amFree Outdoor Family Fun: Rotating Shows & Exciting Stories | Salesforce Park  FREE
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 ...

The Taste Of The Bay: Seafood & Soul Festival | Berkeley
Sunday, October 6 – All Day | Cost: $12.50*
*$12.50 includes general admission; $20 reserved seat
| Martin Luther King Jr, Civic Center Park
Enjoy the soulful music from multi- platinum recording star Maxine Jones former singer from the legendary Bay Area group EnVogue; plus from the popular Escovedo family Paris Escovedo, with special guest the super band Sun (Sun Is Here). Also visit the exhibit booths from Bay Area ...
2019 Civic Center Commons Block Party | SF
Sunday, October 6 – 11:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Civic Center Plaza

The popular 1st Sundays Block Party returns for the 2019 season. This free family-friendly event features games and activities for all ages – don’t miss the petting zoo, recreational activities, selection of street food offerings curated by Off the Grid, music with San Francisco KMVQ 99.7 ...

Presidio Picnic: Off the Grid’s Sunday Food Truck Party | SF
Sunday, October 6 – 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

2019 Art, Jazz & Wine Festival | Pleasant Hill
Sunday, October 6 – 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 ...

4th Annual Little Italy Street Festival | San Jose
Sunday, October 6 – All Day | Cost: FREE | Little Italy San Jose
Come and bring your family to the 4th Annual Little Italy San Jose Street Festival on Sunday, October, 6 2019 where nearly 25,000 people attended last year. 4th Annual Little Italy Street Festival Sunday, October, 6 2019 | 11 am to 7 pm Little Italy San Jose, 323 W ...
84th Annual Blessing of the Fishing Fleet | SF
Sunday, October 6 – All Day | Cost: FREE | Saint Peter and Paul Church

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 ...

“Skate on Art”: SF’s Epic Pop-Up Roller Rink + Art Party | Final Day
Sunday, October 6 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE but timed RSVP is required. $5 skate rentals available or bring your own skates
| Fort Mason Center

Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture presents actions vent ascending frequencies, a participatory art installation and roller rink experience from creative collective assume vivid astro focus (avaf). The artist-designed outdoor roller-skating rink features performances, DJ sets, and special programming from September 13 through October ...

Free Halloween Market at Mockingbird Lane | Alameda
Sunday, October 6 – All Day | Cost: FREE | Alameda Elks Lodge
Free Halloween Market with 40 curated vendors. A unique event filled with oddities, unique art, and other macabre makings! Located in the beautiful historical Elks lodge in downtown Alameda.
2019 SF Music Day: Epic All-day Free Classical & Jazz Concert | SF
Sunday, October 6 – All Day | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
| San Francisco War Memorial and Performing Arts Center

SFMusic Day champions a diverse cross-section of the Bay Area’s vibrant musical community in a free, accessible and rewarding atmosphere. From chamber music to jazz, contemporary works to global traditions—the 12th annual SF Music Day brings together virtuoso musicians from across the Bay, with musical sounds ...

12:30 pmFree Monthly Yoga Class for Beginners | SF  FREE*
*Free but an RSVP is required.
The Final “Golden Gate Park Band” Free Concert of 2019 | SF
Sunday, October 6 – 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

3:00 pmCuban Rumba Jam: Play, Sing, Dance & Enjoy | Berkeley  FREE*
*Free, but donations are encouraged.
7:00 pmClutch The Pearls: Drag Cabaret Night | Make Out Room  $5*
*Sliding scale donation of $5 to $10.

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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