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Events for October 1, 2022

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Saturday, October 1

9:00 amArts, Crafts, Vendor Fest (Brentwood)  FREE
9:00 amNob Hill Monthly Street Sweeps  FREE*
*Sign up on this TogetherSF Mobilize page: https://www.mobilize.us/togethersf/event/403797/
“Science in the Park” at Cal State East Bay (Hayward)
Saturday, October 1 – 9:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Completely Free
| Cal State East Bay
Science in the Park is a bi-ennial event hosted by Alameda County Supervisor Richard Valle. It is an opportunity for the community to learn more about STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math), the environment, and health, while having fun and supporting the school districts in District ...
9:00 amWestbrae Pumpkin Patch 2022 in North Berkeley (Oct. 1-31)  FREE*
*Free to peruse, but pumpkins for purchase
9:00 amNorth Beach Farmers Market  FREE
Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area 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

Free “Legion of Honor” Museum Day for Bay Area 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

9:30 amFree Rugby Mini’s Practice Sessions (Castro Valley)  
Russian Hill Neighbors Cleanup + Free Coffee, Free Bob’s Donut Holes + Free Sandwich (SF)
Saturday, October 1 – 9:30 am - Ends at 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Sign up on this RHN Registration page: https://rhnsf.org/event-list/#!event/register/2022/10/1/rhn-clean-up-and-smile
| Hyde St and Filbert St
Help the Russian Hill Neighbors clean up in Russian Hill. Meet at the NW corner of Hyde St and Filbert St. All supplies provided. Come early for free Saint Frank’s Coffee and Bob’s Donut Holes, and stay afterwards for a coupon for a complimentary sandwich from Cheese Plus. Sign up ...
9:30 amCow Hollow Cleanup  FREE*
*Sign up on this TogetherSF Mobilize page: https://www.mobilize.us/togethersf/event/434978/
10:00 am“TinkerFest” at Chabot Space & Science Center  $24*
*Free with General Admission
10:00 am“Metcon at the Park” Total Body Workout at Salesforce Park (SF)  FREE*
*Free for all
10:00 amRedwood Hike at Jack London State Historic Park  $10*
*Park admission is $10 per vehicle (up to 9 passengers). The hike is free.
“East Bay Annual Bonsai Show” at Lake Merritt Gardens (Oct. 1-2)
Saturday, October 1 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE
| The Gardens at Lake Merritt

The East Bay Bonsai Society is hosting a two-day free show featuring an impressive exhibit of quality bonsai. The show includes a sale of bonsai trees, pots, tools and related materials and a benefit drawing. A Saturday afternoon demonstration and Sunday afternoon presentation will be ...

10:00 amOakland Vintage Market w/ 40+ Vendors (First Saturdays)  FREE
Palo Alto’s 27th Annual “Great Glass Pumpkin Patch” (Oct. 1-2)
Saturday, October 1 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free
| Palo Alto Art Center, 1313 Newell Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303

Oct 1-2, 10 AM-5 PM Northern California’s celebrated and beloved Great Glass Pumpkin Patch returns to Palo Alto for another spectacular year, October 1-2, 2022. Benefiting the Bay Area Glass Institute (BAGI), the Palo Alto Art Center, the Palo Alto Art Center Foundation, and participating ...

48th Annual Oakland Black Cowboy Parade & Festival (2022)
Saturday, October 1 – 10:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | deFremery Park
Dust off those cowboy boots and celebrate the 48th annual Oakland Black Cowboy Parade, the only parade and celebration of its kind in the United States. 48th Annual Oakland Black Cowboy Parade & Festival Saturday, October 1, 2022 | 10 am to 6 pm (Parade at 10 ...
27th Annual Sunset Community Festival & Street Fair (SF)
Saturday, October 1 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | 37th & Ortega - Pacheco
Join us for the 27th Annual Sunset Community Festival on October 1, 2022! Enjoy live music, delicious bites, and bring your kids to the Kids Zone for life-sized games, crafts, jumpers, reptile zoo, and more! This free family-friendly event draws over 3,500 residents and celebrates the ...
Japan’s Craft Valley Fair (SF)
Saturday, October 1 – 11:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Japan Town (In the Kinokuniya building)
Have you heard about Craft Valley? The area in Toyama Prefecture, northwestern Gifu Prefecture, and northern Ishikawa Prefecture is commonly known as Craft Valley. The name was given to an area where traditional culture and craftsmanship have thrived since ancient times, with the aim of developing ...
SF Chinatown Guided Tour w/ Celebrity Chef Martin Yan (+ Free Tea Tasting & Lunch)

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 ...

PortFest at Redwood City
Saturday, October 1 – 11:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No cost
| Port of Redwood City
PortFest is a free community celebration and waterfront festival that takes place the first Saturday in October. The annual event welcomes the community to learn about Redwood City’s maritime heritage and the history of our industrial working waterfront. The family-friendly event also includes live music, children’s ...
11:00 am2022 “Oaktoberfest in the Dimond” Craft Beer Festival + Street Fair (Oct. 1-2)  FREE*
*Free admission for all ages; discount drink and dining packages for sale online
11:00 am“Five for Fall” Pop-up Art Exhibition in Bernal Heights (SF)  FREE*
*Free all day
11:00 amOpen Air Artisan Faire + Makers Market (Walnut Creek)  FREE
11:00 amGroundfloor Vintage Market on Valencia (Oct. 1-2)  FREE*
*RSVP ON EVENTBRITE
11:00 am“Institute of Contemporary Art SF” Grand Opening  FREE
5th Annual Little Italy San Jose Festival (Oct. 1-2)
Saturday, October 1 – 11:00 am - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Little Italy San Jose

Celebrate all things Italian in San Jose’s Little Italy district. Join us Saturday and Sunday to help raise funds to complete the ongoing construction of our Little Italy Museum and Italian Cellar members bar. ~ Authentic Italian cuisine from Little Italy businesses and Italian restaurants ...

11:30 amSaturday Sounds at the Park (Salesforce Park)  FREE
14th Annual Rohnert Park Greek & Middle Eastern Festival (Oct. 1-2)
Saturday, October 1 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | St. George Orthodox Church

After 2 years, our annual festival is back! Join us as we celebrate Greek and Middle Eastern culture, October 1st and 2nd, 2022. Enjoy live music and entertainment, authentic Mediterranean cuisine, traditional dance, arts, and more! #StGeorgeFestivalRP A Taste of Greece and the Middle East ...

12:00 pmCANCELED: “Lost In Riddim” 2022 in San Jose: USA’s Largest Afrobeats Festival (Oct. 1-2)  $225
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