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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 ...
2023 “Out of the Darkness” San Francisco Community Walk
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 “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
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
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)
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, ...
Flower Piano 2023: 12 Hidden Pianos in Golden Gate Park (Sept. 8-12)
Flower Piano is back! Find the 12 hidden pianos in SF’s Botanical Garden! Flower Piano returns to the SF Botanical Garden, September 8-12, 2023 with one of the most unique, creative, and innovative events in the Bay Area. The San Francisco Botanical Garden is once again ...
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
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 Richmond District Autumn Moon Festival (2023)
Saturday, September 9 – 11:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Clement Street between 7th & 10th Ave, San Francisco
🥮 SF Richmond District Autumn Moon Festival 🥮
Celebrate the enchanting allure of the harvest moon at the Richmond District Autumn Moon Festival! Immerse yourself in the mix of Asian cultures on San Francisco’s westside. Clement Street between 7th and 10th Avenues will transform into a ...
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
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, ...
Free Yoga Day in Golden Gate Park (1-Hour All-Levels Class)
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
“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
Spend 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 ...
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
Join us every Second Saturday for Thrive @ MoAD Community Day with free admission to all our exhibitions. Across the globe, museums are increasingly being recognized as having an important role to play in promoting personal and social well-being in partnership with the healthcare industry. ...Monthly
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 ...
Oakland’s Rockridge Rock-N-Stroll Family Fest 2023 (May – October)
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
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 ...
12th Annual San Francisco “Guac Off” (2023)
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 ...
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! ...
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 ...
SF’s Free Shakespeare in the Park @ McLaren Park (Sept. 9-10)
Saturday, September 9 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 3:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Jerry Garcia Amphitheater (McLaren Park)
Join the San Francisco Shakespeare Festival for Free Shakespeare in the Park at the Jerry Garcia Amphitheater (40 John F. Shelley Drive) in McLaren Park. Performances will take place the next two weekends on September 2, 3 and 4, as well as 9 and 10 ...
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
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
SF’s Me Llaman Calle: “Dreaming in Color” Symposium (Sept. 8-9)
SFAC Galleries is thrilled to present Me Llaman Calle: The Monumental Art of Juana Alicia! A solo exhibition celebrating the work of iconic muralist and multidisciplinary artist Juana Alicia Araiza.The exhibition centers on a few of Alicia’s renowned mural works around the San Francisco Bay ...
SF’s “Clean up The City” West SoMa Cleanup (w/ Free Drink for Volunteers)
Saturday, September 9 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Driftwood
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 Driftwood (1225 Folsom St), clean for a bit, then enjoy a free drink after the 1 hour ...Every Saturday
