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Saturday, October 14
35th Annual San Francisco “Old Car Picnic” | Golden Gate Park
Celebrate 35 years of the San Francisco Old Car Picnic (formerly Jimmy’s Old Car Picnic) showing off cars from 1998 or older at Hellman Hollow (Speedway Meadow) in Golden Gate Park.
2023 San Francisco Old Car Picnic
Saturday, October 14, 2023 | 7 am to 4 pm
Hellman Hollow (formerly Speedway Meadow), 50 Overlook Dr, ...
Chabot Space & Science Center’s Solar Eclipse Viewing Watch Party & Festivities (2023)
Saturday, October 14 – 7:30 am - Ends at 3:00 pm |
Cost: $30 | Chabot Space & Science Center
Chabot Space & Science Center will be open early to ensure guests have the best chance to spot the annular solar eclipse from our Observation Deck or to watch a live feed from inside of the Center. After the eclipse ends, stick around for a ...
Livermore-Pleasanton Annual Fire Safety Expo (2023)
Saturday, October 14 – 8:00 am - Ends at 12:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Operations Service Center
Join Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department and the LP Firefighters Foundation for the annual Fire Safety Expo on Saturday, October 14, from 8:00 a.m. to noon. The expo will be held at Operations Service Center (3333 Busch Rd, Pleasanton, CA) and is free for community members to ...
Free Solar Eclipse Viewing w/ 8″ Telescope (SF)
Eclipse Viewing Party!
On Saturday October 14 there will be a Total Annular Solar Eclipse of the Sun! The path of totality crosses the US from Oregon to Texas. From San Francisco 83% of the Sun will be covered.
Safely View this spectacular event with host astronomer ...
Lawrence Hall of Science’s Annual Solar Eclipse Viewing Party (2023)
Saturday, October 14 – 8:30 am - Ends at 10:00 am |
Cost: $20 | Lawrence Hall of Science
Solar Eclipse Viewing Party
On October 14, an annular solar eclipse will be visible across the United States. Join us for a viewing party and an exploration of how eclipses occur! Learn more about the science behind the “Ring of Fire” eclipse. While the eclipse itself will ...
51st Annual Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival (Oct. 14-15)
Saturday, October 14 – 9:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Historic Main Street (Half Moon Bay)
The World Pumpkin Capital of Half Moon Bay celebrates its Golden Anniversary 51st Art & Pumpkin Festival, October 14-15, 2023, with a smashing lineup of heavyweight champion pumpkins, four stages of stellar live music, the fantastically-fun Great Pumpkin Parade, and tons more. Check out massive, mind-boggling, ...
Westbrae Pumpkin Patch 2023 in North Berkeley + Fall Bake Sale (Oct. 1-31)
Westbrae Nursery, a worker-owned cooperative, runs its annual Pumpkin Patch from October 1-31, 2023 — with 100% of the pumpkin sales benefiting the local Cornell elementary school! Nestled in the back of the nursery in the charming North Berkeley Westbrae neighborhood, you will find a ...
Free Solar Eclipse Viewing with The Exploratorium
Saturday, October 14 – 9:00 am - Ends at 10:45 am |
Cost: FREE | Pier 15,
Join us for an outdoor solar eclipse viewing in front of Pier 15. Exploratorium educators will be present to demonstrate safe viewing techniques and engage families in hands-on activities. We have a limited supply of free eclipse glasses available to hand out.
On October 14, 2023, ...
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 Outdoor Yoga Class at Francisco Park (SF)
Saturday, October 14 – 9:30 am - Ends at 10:30 am |
Cost: FREE | Francisco Park
Join the Rec and Park and the Francisco Park Conservancy for a free yoga class at Francisco Park.
Join us at Francisco Park on Saturday October 14 from 9:30am-10:30am for a free yoga class. Bring a yoga mat, blanket, or towel and meet us on the ...
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
Family Fall-Tastic Saturday with Dog Festival, Costume Contest and More (Benicia)
Saturday, October 14 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | First Street Benicia
On, Saturday Oct 14th, Benicia will be home to five events in one day, during Family Fall-Tastic Saturday!
Experience one of the Bay Area’s most vibrant art communities during Art Walk, see a dog costume contest at the Dog Festival, view the inside of a fire ...
BORP Adaptive Sports Expo (Berkeley)
The BORP Adaptive Sports Expo (“Expo”) is an opportunity to try out a range of different adaptive sports and activities, all in one day. BORP staff and coaches will offer fun and safe opportunities to learn more about and try cycling, kayaking, power soccer, wheelchair ...
Family Nature Day with hikes for all ages (Woodside)
Join Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST), Friends of Huddart & Wunderlich Parks, and San Mateo County Parks for a family-friendly morning filled with hikes for all ages, hands-on learning experiences and arts activities. Register now to reserve a free ticket for you and your friends ...
Bay Area Maker Faire Returns for 2023 (Oct. 13-15)
Make your way over to beautiful Mare Island for two weekends of crazy fun and unbelievable sightseeing. Explore the world of 3D printing, robotics, drones, cosplay and art in a family-friendly atmosphere that will leave you marveling at these breathtaking inventions! Experience the innovative future ...
SF’s “Clean up The City” Hayes Neighborhood Cleanup (w/ Free Lunch + Coffee for Volunteers)
Saturday, October 14 – 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 “Clean up The City” South Mission Cleanup (w/ Free Food + Drinks for Volunteers)
Saturday, October 14 – 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
LGBTQIA+ Community Volunteer Day (Crissy Field)
When: Saturday, October 14, 2023, 10 am–1 pm
Where: Crissy Field East Beach; specific meeting location will be in the confirmation email after registering. Registration is required.
Join us for a community day of habitat restoration led by LGBTQIA+ park staff! Meet other Bay Area queer folks to help build a resilient home ...
The 16th Annual Life is Living Fest (Oakland)
Grab your folks and join us at the park!
Kids Zone | Live Art | Skate Park | Free Breakfast |Dance Zone
The 16th Annual Life is Living Fest
Presented by @oakhella and @edutainment4equity_llc
Saturday, October 14 | 10am-7pm
Lil Bobby Hutton Park | 1651 Adeline Street | West Oakland
FREE, All Ages
**Official ...
“Freight Fest” Freight & Salvage Block Party + Free Music Festival (Berkeley)
Saturday, October 14 – 10:30 am |
Cost: FREE | Freight & Salvage
IFreight Fest is back! Join us for another free all-day, block party-style music festival on Saturday, October 14, 10:30 AM – 6:00 PM. We’ll have three stages of live music (on Addison Street and inside our venue), food trucks, and family-friendly activities.
Festival Lineup/Schedule:
SHATTUCK STAGE
10:30 AM ...
Creative Concord: New Mural Installation
Saturday, October 14 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Rockin' Robbies
New Mural Installation
Curated by Local Edition Creative
2nd Annual “Western Addition Music Festival” & Block Party (SF)
Don’t miss this free community event with live music, vendors and a kids zone!
Thousands will be in attendance as the 2nd Annual Western Addition Music Festival presents an extraordinary collective of inspiring Jazz, Blues & Soul artists.
Western Addition Music Festival
Saturday October 14, 2023 | 11am-6pm
Fillmore ...
SF’s “Clean up The City” Lower Polk Neighborhood Cleanup
Saturday, October 14 – 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
MoAD: Museum of the African Diaspora Free Museum Day (SF)
Saturday, October 14 – 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
Loyd Auerbach: My Favorite Bay Area Haunts (Bay Area)
Loyd Auerbach: My Favorite Bay Area Haunts: Join world-renowned paranormal expert and parapsychologist Loyd Auerbach, MS (Parapsychology), for a fascinating discussion of his favorite Bay Area haunts.
For over 44 years, Loyd Auerbach has investigated apparitions, hauntings, and poltergeists, and he has collected some of the ...
