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Saturday, August 17

Pop-Ups on the Plaza: Black Creators Craft Market (Ferry Plaza)
Saturday, August 17 – 9:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Ferry Plaza Farmers Market
Celebrate Black Business Month with a day of crafts and community at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market. The south patio in front of the Ferry Building will be transformed for a pop-up market featuring Black Bay Area crafters, in partnership with the Fillmore-based Black-led marketplace In ...
Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)
Saturday, August 17 – 9:30 am - Ends at 5:15 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free general admission to Bay Area residents. Valid ID or proof of residency required. This offer applies only to the permanent collection galleries. Advanced timed tickets required.
 | de Young Museum

, 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)
Saturday, August 17 – 9:30 am - Ends at 5:15 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free general admission to Bay Area residents. Valid ID or proof of residency required. This offer applies only to the permanent collection galleries. Timed advanced tickets required
 | Legion of Honor

 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

All DayFree PresidiGo Shuttle | Downtown to Presidio  FREE
San Francisco “Vintage Market” at Civic Center (Every 3rd Saturday)
Saturday, August 17 – 10:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Fulton Plaza

San Francisco Vintage Market Comes to Fulton Plaza Everything old is new again at the San Francisco Vintage Market, featuring more than 30 vendors focusing on antique and vintage furniture, art, clothing, household items and more! This market will take place every third Saturday of ...Monthly

Pescadero Arts & Fun Festival (Aug. 17-18)
Saturday, August 17 – 10:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Pescadero IDES Grounds

32nd Annual Pescadero Arts and Fun Festival Sat August 17th & Sun Aug 18th, 2024 It’s that time of year again, when Pescadero hosts a small country festival, showcasing a variety of handmade crafts and fine art. Featuring live entertainment, great food, and plenty of ...

10:00 amMission Science Workshop: Free Hands-on Science Saturday | SF  FREE*
*Donations are appreciated.
“Secondhand Saturday” 3rd Annual Surf Swap (SF)
Saturday, August 17 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | 37th and Ortega (SF)
Secondhand Saturday is kicking off its second half of the season featuring new vendors, returning favorites and its 3rd annual Surf Swap on August 17th! Presented by Sunset Mercantile, Secondhand Saturday takes place outdoors on 37th and Ortega Streets every third Saturday monthly from 10 am-4 ...
Massive Inaugural “Golden Gate Park Concerts”: System of a Down & Deftones
Saturday, August 17 – 10:00 am | Cost: $169*
*GA tickets: $169; VIP: $399. Presale tickets go on sale April 10; Another Planet Presale launches April 11, and General Sale is April 12
For the first time ever, a stand-alone concert is coming to Golden Gate Park. Introducing the inaugural Golden Gate Park Concerts, coming to the Polo Field in San Francisco’s historic Golden Gate Park on Saturday, August 17, 2024. Don’t miss the legendary System of a Down and ...
10:00 amSan Francisco Street Tree Nursery Open House  FREE*
*Open and free to the public.
SF’s “Secondhand Saturday” 2024 w/ Sunset Mercantile (Every Third Saturday)
Saturday, August 17 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free Admission
 | Sunset Community Mercantile

Launching April 19th, one of San Francisco’s favorite vintage and makers market is returning for it’s fourth season! Come celebrate Earth Day at the 2025 launch of Secondhand Saturday with a special DJ set by Tangerine Meadows and Trippy Chris from Here and There Records, ...Monthly

SF’s 2024 Dahlia Competition in Golden Gate Park (Aug 17-18)
Saturday, August 17 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Hall of Flowers (GG Park)

Each summer, on the third weekend in August, the Dahlia Society of California draws thousands of visitors to its annual show in the enormous Hall of Flowers. Growers from all over the state bring their best blooms. Blooms in all categories are judged and awarded ...

11:00 amPapermaking with Trina Michelle Robinson  FREE*
*https://www.eventbrite.com/e/papermaking-with-trina-michelle-robinson-tickets-976506606547
Victorian Days Walking Tours: Pescadero – Pigeon Point Light Station
Saturday, August 17 – 11:00 am - Ends at 11:45 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free but RSVP required - see details
 | Pigeon Point Lighthouse
Complementing its Victorian Days at the Old Courthouse, the San Mateo County History Museum is offering FREE walking tours throughout the Peninsula this summer. From Daly City to Pigeon Point, visit cemeteries, museums, stables, downtown sites, interesting residential areas, a historic railroad depot, a dueling ...
11:00 amDrop-In Bike Workshop & Advice | Mountain View  FREE
11:00 amBark at the Park (The Presidio)  $29*
*Enter promo code FUNCHEAP15 at checkout to receive 15% off all ticket types
11:00 amIDIA Festival 2024 (Palo Alto)  $35*
*tickets start at $35 - If you purchase 10 or more tickets of any value, you can avail a bulk discount of 20% with a coupon code of DISC20.
11:00 am“Science@Cal”: Renowned Scientist Lecture | UC Berkeley  FREE
Ultimate Pet Party + Clear the Shelters Community Adoption Event (SF SPCA)
Saturday, August 17 – 11:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Not specified
 | San Francisco SPCA Adoption Center
Get Ready for the Ultimate Pet Party at the SF SPCA and NBC Clear the Shelters Community Adoption Event! Hey, Animal Lovers! We’re thrilled to team up with NBC Bay Area, Telemundo 48, and NBC Sports Bay Area/California or the Clear the Shelters nationwide adoption extravaganza, ...
11:00 amMakers Market on the Plaza (Walnut Creek)  FREE
11:00 amGrowing Beautiful Dahlias – Part 2 (Richmond)  FREE*
*FREE
11:00 amFood Thrifting Market with Empress Vintage, Flashfood, and Lucky Supermarkets  FREE
11:30 amBluegrass Brunch at SF’s Rooftop Salesforce Park  FREE*
*Free for all
San Francisco Sea Music Festival 2024
Saturday, August 17 – 11:30 am - Ends at 7:45 pm | Cost: FREE*
*This is a FREE all-day multistage music festival! Donations to support the event are highly appreciated!
 | San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
The San Francisco Sea Music Festival will be a lively day of sea music and festivities, bringing the whole waterfront to life. Set against the picturesque backdrop of San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park and Fisherman’s Wharf, this exciting event will feature multiple stages at ...
Free Mini Golf Day at The Village at San Antonio Center (Mountain View)
Saturday, August 17 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The Village at San Antonio Center
The Village at San Antonio Center has partnered with the Mountain View Chamber of Commerce to bring a fun afternoon of mini-golf to the park on Saturday, August 17th from Noon-5pm. Bring the whole family to enjoy FREE mini golf, music and community. Event is ...
12:00 pmPresidio Chapel Concert Series – Celeste Solo Ensemble  FREE*
*RSVP to presidiointerfaith@gmail.com
“Augustfest” 2024 at 21st Amendment Brewery (San Leandro)
Saturday, August 17 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission to all ages, with VIP Packages available for purchase
 | 21st Amendment (San Leandro)
Wake up campers! It’s time for Camp 21A at Augustfest 2024! Hey campers, join us on Saturday, August 17, 2024 from 12:00pm to 8:30pm at our San Leandro Taproom to celebrate delicious craft beer, friends, yummy local food, energetic live music, and some fun in the ...
12:00 pmStoneridge Shopping Center Annual Back-to-School Event  FREE
SF’s Chinatown “Cultural Feasts and Beats” at Restaurant Row (Great Star Theater)
Saturday, August 17 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free
 | Great Star Theater

June 8 & 22, July 6 & 20, August 3 & 17 – 12pm to 2pm Bring your own lunch from the vibrant Restaurant Row and enjoy it in the theater’s lobby while immersing yourself in cultural activities. Each event features enchanting live guzheng music ...

12:00 pmArt, Action, Change: Weekend Programs (YBCA)  FREE*
*RSVP required

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
Every Saturday – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Tour is free, they pass out a donation envelope at the end of the tour if you choose to donate.
 | Ferry Building
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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