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Saturday, September 9

The Great Reno Balloon Race (Sept. 8-10)
Saturday, September 9 – 4:30 am - Ends at 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Rancho San Rafael Regional Park

The Great Reno Balloon Race is the world’s largest free hot-air ballooning event. During three days in early September, you can look up into the Reno skies and see a rainbow of hot air balloons soaring about. From its humble beginnings in 1982 with just ...

Cal. Historical Radio Society “Central Swap Meet” (Alameda)
Saturday, September 9 – 8:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | California Historical Radio Society
The CHRS Radio Central Swap Meet is returning September 9! 2152 Central Ave Alameda, CA 94501 * Admission is free. * One-time and first-time sellers are encouraged and need not be members. * No shopping, commerce or deals before 9am. Keep items covered until then if possible. * Donations to ...

9:00 amTrail & Habitat Volunteer Work: Restoring Laguna Honda’s Lost Trails | SF  FREE
2023 “Out of the Darkness” San Francisco Community Walk
Saturday, September 9 – 9:00 am - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to register and participate
| Pier 27
Join us in a Walk to Fight Suicide, to kick off World Suicide Prevention Week! The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s San Francisco Out of the Darkness Community Walk will take place on September 9 at 9am, at the Pier 27 Transportation Area in San Francisco. This ...
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

SF’s “Clean up The City” South Mission Cleanup (w/ Free Food + Drinks for Volunteers)
Saturday, September 9 – 10:00 am - Ends at 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Sisters Coffee Shop

Who’s ready for a clean up! Join the Civic Joy Fund, RefuseRefuseSF, Shine On, SF Public Works, and TogetherSF for a friendly neighborhood cleanup! Volunteers will meet at Sisters Coffee Shop (920 Valencia St), clean for a bit, then enjoy free food & refreshments after ...Every Saturday

SF’s 5th Annual U.S. Open Watch Party & Community Tennis Day (Golden Gate Park)
Saturday, September 9 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP on Eventbrite
| Lisa & Douglas Goldman Tennis Center
The Tennis Coalition of San Francisco is planning our biggest event of the year – the 5th Annual US Open Watch Party and Community Tennis Day.  Come and join the fun! The main event is on Saturday, September 9th at the Goldman Tennis Center. Free, fun, ...
SF’s “Clean up The City” Hayes Neighborhood Cleanup (w/ Free Lunch + Coffee for Volunteers)
Saturday, September 9 – 10:00 am - Ends at 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Gambit Lounge

Haye who’s ready for a clean up! Join the Hayes Valley Neighborhood Association, the Civic Joy Fund, SF Public Works, RefuseRefuseSF, Shine On and TogetherSF for a friendly neighborhood cleanup! Volunteers will meet at Gambit Lounge (581 Hayes St), clean for a bit, then enjoy ...Every Saturday

Flower Piano 2023: 12 Hidden Pianos in Golden Gate Park (Sept. 8-12)
Saturday, September 9 – 10:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free for San Francisco Residents with proof of ID. $13-15 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 ...

51st Annual Mountain View Art & Wine Festival (Sept. 9-10)
Saturday, September 9 – 11:00 am - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Castro Street (Downtown Mountain View)

The Mountain View Art & Wine Festival, presented by the Mountain View Chamber of Commerce, is back and better than ever! Save the date for a weekend filled with art, music, delicious food and drinks, and unforgettable experiences on September 9-10, 2023! It’s no secret. ...

SF’s “Clean up The City” Lower Polk Neighborhood Cleanup
Saturday, September 9 – 11:00 am - Ends at 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Jane on Larkin

Who’s ready for a clean up! Join the Civic Joy Fund, RefuseRefuseSF, Shine On, SF Public Works, and TogetherSF for a friendly neighborhood cleanup! Volunteers will meet at Jane on Larkin (925 Larkin St), to grab supplies and form a crew, clean for a bit ...Every Saturday

Free Yoga Day in Golden Gate Park (1-Hour All-Levels Class)
Saturday, September 9 – 11:00 am - Ends at 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVPs are encouraged, but not required for entry.
| 14th Avenue East Meadow

Join us for Free Yoga in Golden Gate Park, sponsored by San Francisco Recreation & Parks, Non Plus Ultra, and Illuminate. This is your chance to unwind, relax, and rejuvenate amidst the beautiful surroundings of Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, CA. Our expert yoga ...Every Saturday

MoAD: Museum of the African Diaspora Free Museum Day (SF)
Saturday, September 9 – 11:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Museum of the African Diaspora

MoAD, a contemporary art museum, celebrates Black cultures, ignites challenging conversations, and inspires learning through the global lens of the African Diaspora. Starting March 2025 Temporary Closure for Building Upgrades  MoAD will be closing to the public temporarily in 2025 to upgrade items in our ...Monthly

2nd Annual Art & Lit Fest (Daly City)
Saturday, September 9 – 11:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Serramonte Center
DCPLA is excited for our 2nd Annual Art & Lit Fest on Saturday, September 9, 2023! This event will showcase local artists and encourage the cultural rise of Daly City’s art community. The Art & Lit Fest will be a day of free arts and crafts, ...
“Pub in the Park 2023” Inflatable English-Style Pub Day (Redwood City)
Saturday, September 9 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Red Morton Park

Imagine a leisurely summer afternoon lounging in a park, while listening to bluegrass music, sipping delicious local brews and enjoying lawn games. During four Saturdays from June to September, we stock our British-style pub with quality beers and ciders on tap. Pub in the Park ...

Creekside Socials Block Party Launch (Downtown San Jose)
Saturday, September 9 – 11:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Downtown West
Don’t miss the launch of a brand new FREE event series in downtown San José on Saturday, September 9th. With over 40 vendors and experiences popping up, Creekside Socials aims to bring the community together through local art, music, food, and collaborative programs. Meet your ...
12:00 pmFree Beginner Parkour “Urban Ninja” Class  FREE
Free Day at SF’s Historic 1886 Victorian “Haas-Lilienthal House” Celebrate Doors Open California At The Haas-Lilienthal House! Saturday, September 9, 2023 -12:00-3:00 ~Free Admission~ Visitors will have the rare opportunity to walk freely through the rooms of the historic 1886 Queen Anne Victorian Haas-Lilienthal House to enjoy its luxuriant décor and learn about its rich history. Volunteers ...
Oakland’s Rockridge Rock-N-Stroll Family Fest 2023 (May – October)
Saturday, September 9 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free
| Rockridge District - College Avenue Shops

The Rockridge Rock-N-Stroll series returns on the second Saturday of each month from May through October. This series, produced by the Rockridge District Association, offers live outdoor music as visitors stroll College Avenue from Broadway to Alcatraz enjoying sales, craft stations, tastings, pop-up vendors, and ...Monthly

12:00 pm10th Annual Windsor Chili Cook-Off  $20*
*You get to taste all of the competing chilis with your ticket
12:00 pmFern Alley Music Series  FREE
12:00 pmEco SF School Farm Volunteer Work Day | SF  FREE
12th Annual San Francisco “Guac Off” (2023)
Saturday, September 9 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free if you bring a guac to compete with. Donations required if you're just tasting.
| Secret Location (SF)
The 12th Annual Guac-Off showcases the best guacamole that The City has to offer. Please note that RSVPs are now closed for 2023 Event starts at 1 pm and ends when the last chip is gone. Judging at 3:30 pm. You and your neighbors are the judges when ...
Bloomingdale’s “Big Brown Bag” 50th Anniversary Bash (SF)
Saturday, September 9 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Bloomingdale's
Join us for the Saturday’s @ Bloomingdale’s Big Brown Bash in celebration of our iconic brown bag’s 50th Anniversary & 50 years of hip-hop! Bloomingdale’s is partnering with non-profit Value Culture & the Yerba Buena Center Benefit District to give back to our local community ...
1:00 pm“Union Square in Bloom” 2023 Summer Music Series (July 8 – Oct. 19)  FREE
Dogpatch Free Concerts in the Park (Fall 2023)
Saturday, September 9 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Woods Yard Park

The Dogpatch Music Series is back!!!⁠ Join us this fall on a series of select Saturdays: August 26th, September 9th, September 23rd, and October 7th at Woods Yard Park from 1-4pm! Hear live music from talented artists and enjoy local pop-up shops and special deals!⁠ ...

SF’s Valencia Street Saturday Block Parties (July 8-Nov 18)
Saturday, September 9 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Valencia Street

Valencia Street is back doing their block parties and closing off three blocks of the street for pedestrians and fun activations and live music every Saturday. Details are minimal, but here’s what they promise us: Valencia Street will be closed between 18th-21st from 2-9 PM ...Every Saturday

2:00 pm“Sketchboard”: Figure Drawing Art Class & Live Music | SF  $5*
*Donation-based admission: $5-15
SF’s “Summer of Music” 40+ Free Concerts in Eight Neighborhoods (Saturdays)
Saturday, September 9 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | All Over San Francisco

San Francisco used to be best known for its vibrant culture and arts scene instead of store closures and a gloomy downtown. But the summer of 2023 is about to become a lot more livelier with the launch of the brand new Summer of Music ...Every Saturday

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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