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Saturday, September 17

2022 “Big Chill Out” Surf Competition (Pacifica)
Saturday, September 17 – 7:30 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Pacifica State Beach
The event, produced by the Pedro Point Surf Club, brings hundreds of surfers and spectators together for a full day of beach fun and activities. Participants range in age from Menehunes as young as 6 years old, to Legends well into their seventies and eighties. ...
Smithsonian’s Annual Free Museum Day | 2022
Saturday, September 17 – All Day | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but you must signup and download your free ticket
 | San Francisco Bay Area

Smithsonian Magazine’s annual Museum Day returns on Saturday, September 17, 2022 as participating museums and cultural institutions nationwide open their doors free of charge to all visitors who download the Museum Day Ticket. Museum Day brings together museums, zoos, and cultural centers from all 50 states to ...

California Coastal Cleanup Day (2022)
Saturday, September 17 – 9:00 am - Ends at 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Registration Required
 | Golden Gate National Recreation Area
This year celebrate California Coastal Cleanup Day on September 17th or anytime in September by doing your part!  Beach cleanups start at our own front doors. Trash can travel through storm drains, creeks, and rivers to become beach pollution. This September let’s help clean our beaches by ...
9:00 amStreet Fair in the Plaza (Modesto)  FREE
9:00 amNorth Beach Farmers Market  FREE
Free “Legion of Honor” Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)
Saturday, September 17 – 9:30 am - Ends at 5:15 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free general admission to Bay Area residents. Valid ID or proof of residency required. This offer applies only to the permanent collection galleries. Timed advanced tickets required
 | Legion of Honor

 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 Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)
Saturday, September 17 – 9:30 am - Ends at 5:15 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free general admission to Bay Area residents. Valid ID or proof of residency required. This offer applies only to the permanent collection galleries. Advanced timed tickets required.
 | de Young Museum

, 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 amBalboa Park Neighborhood Cleanup  FREE*
*Sign up on this Google Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScKFt8Zwva88uNMxOVkguQc0O8fBs6ngsSeDezLfsqkHPYrxg/viewform
Flower Piano 2022: 12 Hidden Pianos in Golden Gate Park (Sept. 16-20)
Saturday, September 17 – 10:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free for San Francisco Residents with proof of ID. $13-17 for regular adult entry.
 | San Francisco Botanical Garden

Flower Piano is back! Find hidden pianos in SF’s Botanical Garden. Flower Piano is set to return to the Botanical Garden this September 2025 for 10 days—September 12-21, with a special opening night event on Friday, September 12. In the final days of summer and ...

Z. Cioccolato 20th Annivesary + Free “Future-Flavors” Fudge Tasting (SF)
Saturday, September 17 – 10:00 am - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Complimentary preview tastes of future fudge flavors. For the day, Z. Cioccolato will also roll back their prices to their opening year of 2002 and guests will have a chance to spin an always-winning prize wheel to enjoy additional savings on all candy and confections. For one day only, candy by the pound will be $12 per pound for the anniversary. It is otherwise currently $20 per pound.
 | Z. Cioccolato
Z. Cioccolato in the heart of San Francisco’s North Beach neighborhood will be celebrating their 20th anniversary on Saturday, September 17 from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. with special pricing and a future-flavors tasting. The open house celebration will afford the community the chance to meet ...
5th Annual UN International Day of Peace (Castro Valley)
Saturday, September 17 – 10:00 am - Ends at 1:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Lake Chabot Regional Park
East Bay Regional Park District Celebrates 5th Annual UN International Day of Peace Saturday, September 17, 10am, Lake Chabot Regional Park, Castro Valley Saturday, September 17, 2022 10:00 am to 1:30 pm Lake Chabot Regional Park 17600 Lake Chabot Road, Castro Valley, CA 94546 REGISTRATION CLOSED Event Flyer and Directions The East Bay Regional ...
Lafayette Art & Wine Festival (2022)
Saturday, September 17 – 10:00 am - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Admission, parking, shuttle, bike valet, music, and certain family fun is all free!
 | Downtown Lafayette, CA
20+ bands on 4 stages, 300 arts/craft booths including a Local Artist Alley, California varietals and craft beers, 4 kid zones, amazing food and so much more! Free admission! Dog friendly. The Lafayette Art & Wine Festival is near walking/biking trails and ...
10:00 am“Metcon at the Park” Total Body Workout at Salesforce Park (SF)  FREE*
*Free for all
10:00 amThe Thomas Truck Tour is coming to The Bay Area (Sept. 17-Oct. 1)  FREE
SF’s “Second Hand Saturday” w/ Sunset Mercantile (Every Third Saturday)
Saturday, September 17 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free Admission
 | 1994 37th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94122

Launching April 19th, one of San Francisco’s favorite vintage and makers market is returning for it’s fourth season! Come celebrate Earth Day at the 2025 launch of Secondhand Saturday with a special DJ set by Tangerine Meadows and Trippy Chris from Here and There Records, ...Monthly

10:00 amShoreline Lake Boathouse Annual Demo/Used Equipment End of Season Sale (Mountain View)  FREE
Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival 2022
Saturday, September 17 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Students and Children under 12
 | Old Mill Park
Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival The 65th Annual Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival is the place for amazing art, crafts, music, food, and community fun. The longest running West Coast juried art festival with over 130 highly competitive fine artists from around the country. Taking place in Old ...
10:00 amSecond Hand Saturday Surf Swap (SF)  FREE*
*Free Admission
10:00 amOuter Sunset “Second Hand Saturdays” 2022 (May-November)  FREE*
*Free Admission for All
West Coast Craft Market w/ 100+ Indie Artists at Fort Mason (SF)
Saturday, September 17 – 10:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Fort Mason Center
@westcoastcraft: SAN FRANCISCO: The next WCC Market SF is almost here! Come out Saturday, September 17, 10am to 3pm, @fortmasoncenter for our single-day, seasonal outdoor market featuring 100+ of the best artist and designer craftspeople.
10:00 amMission Science Workshop: Free Hands-on Science Saturday | SF  FREE*
*Donations are appreciated.
All DayFree PresidiGo Shuttle | Downtown to Presidio  FREE
10:00 amRichmond District Cleanup  FREE*
*Sign up on this TogetherSF Mobilize page: https://www.mobilize.us/togethersf/event/441884/
10:00 amHayes Valley Community Cleanup  FREE*
*Sign up on this TogetherSF Mobilize page: https://www.mobilize.us/togethersf/event/413069/
10:00 amFlying Free: The Audacious Work of Faith Ringgold  FREE*
*Free, All Ages
11:00 amDrop-In Bike Workshop & Advice | Mountain View  FREE
“(re)Discover Downtown” San Leandro Block Party
Saturday, September 17 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | W. Juana Ave @ E 14th
Think you know Downtown San Leandro? Downtown San Leandro may surprise you! Join us for live music with the world-class funk/soul musicians of Collectivity, East Bay favorite Dee Coco & Mixx Co., and the Puerto Rican salsa beats of the Latin Rhythm Boys! There will also be ...
Reuse” Pop-Up w/ Free Fashion Photos + Free Reusables (SF)
Saturday, September 17 – 11:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Richmond Mid-Autumn Moon Festival

Hey San Francisco! Want your own FREE high-fashion photo and chic reusable mug or reusable bag? Don’t miss the most glamorous (and environmentally friendly) fashion event of the year. You’ve probably seen the local advertising campaign for REUSE all over the city. Now you can ...

6th Annual Richmond District Autumn Moon Festival (2022)
Saturday, September 17 – 11:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Clement Street between 7th and 10th Avenue, San Francisco
Autumn Moon Festival celebrations have been held throughout Asia for well over 1,000 years. This holiday is a time to reflect upon the bounty of the summer harvest, the fullness of the moon, and the myth of the immortal moon Goddess, Chang-O, who lives in the moon. The Moon Festival is often considered ...
SF Chinatown Guided Tour w/ Celebrity Chef Martin Yan (+ Free Tea Tasting & Lunch)
Saturday, September 17 – 11:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*in order to RSVP give us your view within 100 words about Chinatown and how we can revitalize this community’s economy. Help us fill in these limited fun slots will you? Send your thoughts to info@bestofsfchinatown.com. Once you are selected, we will let you know ASAP.
 | Portsmouth Square

SF Chinatown Guided Tour with Celebrity Chef Martin Yan with tea and food tasting, plus a sumptuous lunch. All Free. No kidding. We will have two Saturday tours on September 17 and October 1. Each tour will include about 12 people and will last about ...

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
Every Saturday – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Tour is free, they pass out a donation envelope at the end of the tour if you choose to donate.
 | Ferry Building
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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