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Saturday, October 7

Kim Cogan “Embers” Opening Night Art Reception (SF)  FREE
Westbrae Pumpkin Patch 2023 in North Berkeley (Oct. 1-31)
Saturday, October 7 – 9:00 am - Ends at 5:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to peruse, but pumpkins for purchase
| Westbrae Nursery

Westbrae Nursery, a worker-owned cooperative, runs its annual Pumpkin Patch from September 28 – October 31, 2024 — with 100% of the profits benefiting the local Cornell elementary school! Nestled in the back of the nursery in the charming North Berkeley Westbrae neighborhood, you will ...

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 Chinatown Activation Weekends (June 1 – Nov. 30)
Saturday, October 7 – All Day | Cost: FREE | Rose Pak Station Upper Plaza

This summer and into the fall, the series will also include weekend events on the upper plaza of the Chinatown Rose Pak Central Subway Station. The opening of the Chinatown Rose Pak Central Subway Station in January of 2023 marked an important milestone as it ...

SF’s “Clean up The City” South Mission Cleanup (w/ Free Food + Drinks for Volunteers)
Saturday, October 7 – 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 “Clean up The City” Hayes Neighborhood Cleanup (w/ Free Lunch + Coffee for Volunteers)
Saturday, October 7 – 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

SF’s “Civic Joy” Volunteer Day + Free Lunch (Golden Gate Park)
Saturday, October 7 – 10:00 am - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Base of the Skystar Wheel
Civic Joy Corps Park Beautification + Free Communal meal – Join us! The next monthly Civic Joy Corps event is Sat Oct 7th 10am at Golden Gate Park Music Concourse! Join 70 fellow volunteers who come together to do some good for our city and share ...
11th Annual “Taste of Africa” Festival (Livermore)
Saturday, October 7 – 10:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Bankhead Theater
Cheza Nami Foundation Presents the 11th Annual Taste of Africa Festival: A Day of Cultural Celebration in Livermore, California Get ready to embark on a journey of culture, diversity and celebration as Cheza Nami Foundation proudly presents the 11th annual Taste of Africa Festival in Livermore, ...
SFMaker Market 2023 w/ 40+ Vendors (SF’s Ferry Building)
Saturday, October 7 – 10:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Totally free market to guests. No tickets, purchases, or donations required to visit and peruse the vendors shops.
| San Francisco Ferry Building
A one-day-only maker’s market celebrating everything SFMade sponsored by the Office of Economic and Workforce Development. There will be 40+ vendors all selling all sorts of locally made products including chocolates, clothing, home goods, jewelry, food and beverages. Everything available for sale was was made right ...
10:00 amOakland Vintage Market w/ 45+ Vendors (First Saturdays)  FREE
Bank of America’s “Museums On Us” Free Museum Weekend

Holders of Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, or U. S. Trust cardholders (credit cards and debit cards) get free admission to eight Bay Area museums, two Sacramento museums and to more than 225 cultural institutions nationwide, for the first full weekend each month including the de ...Monthly

10:00 amEast Bay Bonsai Society Annual Show & Sale (Oakland)  FREE*
*Free For All
Children’s Council of San Francisco “City Kids Family Fair” (2023)
Saturday, October 7 – 10:00 am - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, just need to register.
| 445 Church Street
City Kids Family Fair is a fun, family-friendly event that showcases the programs and services available to San Francisco families through Children’s Council and many of our community partner organizations. Looking for child care or preschool for your child? City Kids is the perfect place to ...
SF’s Opening Weekend of “Designing Peace” feat. 30 Artists (Oct. 7-8) Designing Peace explores the unique role design can play in pursuing peace. On view from October 7, 2023 – February 4, 2024, the exhibition features design projects from around the world that look at ways to create and sustain more durable peaceful interactions—from creative confrontations ...
“K9 Heroes” in the Park: Military, Police & Fire Dog Demos (Fleet Week 2023)
Saturday, October 7 – 10:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Duboce Park
In the center of San Francisco at Duboce Park, regional and national K9 services bring their stars to demonstrate their abilities, including search and rescue, therapy tasks, drug and food detection, law enforcement, and bomb detection. Date & Time Saturday, October 7th, 2023 – 10:00 AM – ...
Ride Muni’s Open-Air “Boat Tram” to See Blue Angels (Oct. 7-8)
Saturday, October 7 – 10:15 am - Ends at 5:30 pm | Cost: $3*
*$3 - regular muni fare required
| The Embarcadero

The ever-so-popular Boat Tram will ferry folks up and down The Embarcadero between the Ferry Building and the Wharf area on Saturday and Sunday, October 7-8, in conjunction with Fleet Week and the Blue Angels Air Show. Come out and ride between 10:15 and 5:30. ...

10:30 am“All About Bats” (Palo Alto)  FREE*
*Free community event!
10:30 amHummus Mediterranean Kitchen Grand Opening (Palo Alto)  FREE
11:00 amA Very First Concert: Mixed Nuts – Winds, Brass and Strings (SF Main Library)  FREE*
*No RSVP required
37th Annual Emeryville Art Exhibition (Oct. 7-29)
Saturday, October 7 – 11:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Public Market (Emeryville)
Celebrating the art and artists of Emeryville, this juried group show features nearly 200 pieces of artwork by 126 Emeryville artists. The exhibition is open to artists of all media and includes paintings, sculpture, photographs, prints, drawings, ceramics, textiles, and furniture, along with a site-specific ...
11:00 amFleet Week Watch Party at Aquarium of the Bay w/ Free Drinks + Brunch (SF)  $165*
*$165 per adult (13+) $145 per adult (4-12)
11:00 am3rd Annual Chili Cook Off (Livermore)  FREE*
*Free public admission to Carnegie Park. Tickets to taste and vote on the best chili are 5 for $20. Tickets for wine and beer are $10.
SF’s “Clean up The City” Lower Polk Neighborhood Cleanup
Saturday, October 7 – 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

11:00 amMakers Market on First Street (Napa)  FREE
Por el Pueblo: The Legacy and Influence of Malaquías Montoya (Opening Weekend)

Explore the living impact of Chicano artist, Malaquías Montoya, whose posters, graphic prints, and murals highlighting political and social justice issues have helped define the Chicano identity for nearly five decades. His legacy as a public-serving artist, activist, and community leader serves as inspiration for ...

SF’s Free “Circus On the Square” (St. Mark’s Square)
Saturday, October 7 – 11:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP on Eventbrite
| St. Mark's Square
Step right up and prepare to be amazed at St. Mark’s Square’s most spectacular event of the year! On October 7th, 2023, St. Mark’s Square will come alive with the mesmerizing performers from Circus Bella. Get ready to be transported into a world of wonder, ...
12:00 pmFall Family Day for Indigenous Peoples’ Day at Richmond Art Center  FREE
Benicia’s 16th Annual Scarecrow Contest (Oct. 7-23)
Saturday, October 7 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | All Over Benicia

We are pleased to announce the return of the 16th annual Scarecrow Contest—a beloved tradition for Benicia families! Check out scarecrows fashioned by downtown businesses and beyond. Scarecrows are on display starting October 7. The public is invited to vote for their favorites! Paper ballots ...

SF’s New Free Outdoor Music Series in India Basin Waterfront Park (Sept. 30 – Nov. 18)
Saturday, October 7 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | India Basin Shoreline Park

Join the India Basin Waterfront Park project partners, Illuminate Live and the Bayview Opera House for the Sounds of the Street music series at India Basin Shoreline Park beginning this Saturday, September 30 from noon to 4 p.m. with a Jazz/Blues/Soul concert featuring Lady Bianca ...

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