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Saturday, August 23

8:00 amOccidental’s Monthly Summer Flea Market (Sonoma County)  FREE
8:50 amSkeptiCal 2025: Explore Science, Skepticism + Skepardy (Oakland)  $50*
*$75 after July 31
9:00 amOakland’s Temescal “Freedom Farmers Market” (2nd and 4th Saturdays)  FREE
Dahlia “U-Pick” Flower Field Experience w/ 80+ Varieties in Watsonville (Aug. 20 – Oct. 4)

Experience a hands-on dahlia picking event at Vallejo Street Dahlias in Watsonville, where you can create their own bouquets from over 80 dahlia varieties. $5.72 Admission includes access to the flower field and use of clippers and bouquet wrap, with flowers picked priced by stem ...

Oakland to SF “Ride & Run” w/ Free SF Bay Ferry Ride Join us Saturday, August 23rd for our first-ever Ride & Run with the SF Bay Ferry! We’ll meet at the Jack London Square Ferry Terminal and ride across the Bay to SF. Once we dock, we’ll get moving with a scenic run/walk along the Embarcadero. ✨HOW ...

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

Bark & Meow: Free Pet Adoptions + Street Fair (Berkeley)
Saturday, August 23 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Berkeley Humane
Bark (and Meow) Around the Block – Pet Adoption & Street Fair | Saturday, August 23, 10 AM – 4 PM | 2700 Ninth Street, Berkeley Join Berkeley Humane and 25+ local shelters and rescue groups for California’s largest same-day pet adopt-a-thon! Meet over 200 adoptable ...
36th Oakland Chinatown StreetFest (2025)
Saturday, August 23 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Oakland Chinatown
This community event features local vendors, three live entertainment stages with cultural performances, food and drinks, and more. Previously, StreetFest attracted over 60,000 attendees and more than 90 vendor booth participants. Take advantage of this great opportunity to engage with the Oakland Chinatown community and ...
10:00 amFree Rooftop “Metcon” Total Body Workout at SF’s Salesforce Park  FREE
10:00 amKnitting Skills Workshop + 10% Off Yarn (Pacifica)  $60*
*$60 / student, low income pay-what-you can spots available
2025 Oakland Chinatown StreetFest (Aug. 23-24)
Saturday, August 23 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Oakland Chinatown

This community event features local vendors, two live entertainment stages with cultural performances, food and drinks, and more. Previously, StreetFest attracted over 60,000 attendees and more than 90 vendor booth participants. Take advantage of this great opportunity to engage with the Oakland Chinatown community and ...

SF’s Snowboard & Ski Trick Workshop w/ Pro Coaches & Trampolines (House of Air)
Saturday, August 23 – 10:00 am - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: $40*
*Booking in advanced is recommended
| House of Air

Max out your ski or snowboarding skills with House of Air’s Adult Slopestyle Workshop – designed to push your limits in a controlled, high-energy environment. Beginners and seasoned free skiers and boarders alike will make rapid improvement with our expert instruction and guidance. In this ...

“Wardrobe Project Flea” Vintage Finds + Y2K Fashion (Rockridge BART)
Saturday, August 23 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Rockridge BART
A vintage & makers market Sat 8/23 at Rockridge BART! Y2K & vintage clothing, vintage home decor, jewelry, flash tats, photo booth & more!
2025 Palo Alto Festival of the Arts (Aug. 23-24)
Saturday, August 23 – 10:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free
| University Avenue (Palo Alto)

The Palo Alto Festival of the Arts is a very popular fine art and entertainment festival along nine blocks of downtown’s University Avenue, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 23-24, 2025. Proudly hosted by the Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce, this stunning, multifaceted art ...

7th Annual “Crab Cove” Fish Festival (Alameda)
Saturday, August 23 – 10:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Crab Cove Visitor Center
Crab Cove Visitor Center is part of the East Bay Regional Park District, the largest park district in the nation. Join us for the 7th Annual Fish Festival including: *Enjoy seafood-inspired eats from Food Truck Mafia’s diverse lineup of food trucks. * The Mobile Fish Tank, where you ...
Free “Sea Scouts” Kayaking + Paddle Boarding Open House (Foster City) The Redwood District of the Pacific Skyline Council is holding a Sea Scout open house for teens interested in kayaking and stand-up paddle boarding. Sea Scouts is open to any youth who is 14 OR 13 and a graduate of the eighth grade, through high ...
Electrify Expo 2025: Huge EV Festival in Alameda (Aug. 23-24)

“The largest electric vehicle festival in North America. Ride, drive, and demo it all.” Get ready, San Francisco. Electrify Expo rolls into Alameda Point on August 23-24, 2025 with the largest electric vehicle festival you’ve ever attended. Ride, drive, and demo electric cars, trucks, bikes, ...

Free Bus Art Tour + Workshop: Monuments Reimagined (SF) mJoin us in contending with the violent legacies of California politicians and colonialists and the monuments and institutions left behind to honor them. After a tour of Mildred Howard’s installations in Black Gold at Fort Point and at 500 Capp Street, led by artist Anna ...
11:00 amIDIA Festival 2025: A Celebration of Dance (Palo Alto)  $80*
*The festival has event specific tickets as well as tickets for the whole day - tickets start at $25 per session or $80 for the whole day
2025 Rockridge “Rock-N-Stroll” Block Party (Oakland)
Saturday, August 23 – 11:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free
| Rockridge District - College Avenue Shops
Oakland’s Rockridge District will be rock’n with 20+ street performances, 50+ local artists, flea market, big sales and special offers, kids’ crafts, special menus and tastings, and a pup promenade. The Rockridge District welcomes you to stop by, say hello, and enjoy the local wares, fine ...
11:00 amFree Coffee + Pastry Saturdays: Relax + Sip at Branch Furniture (Jackson Square)  FREE
Bernal Village Marketplace Summertime Fun Pop Up (SF)
Saturday, August 23 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Completely free all day, no donation suggested or required, reservations are not needed, no minimum purchase
| Bernal Village Marketplace
On Saturday, August 23rd, the Bernal Village Marketplace returns—transforming the historic 1924 former Bank of America building (closed in 2017 after 90 years of service) into a vibrant hub for local creativity. Thanks to the generosity of Baukunst, who graciously open their doors for these ...
11:00 amRussian Book Giveaway  FREE*
*Admission and books are free but donations are appreciated
Cultura Fest 2025: Salvadoran + Latin American Celebration (Downtown South SF)
Saturday, August 23 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Downtown South San Francisco
Cultura Fest 2025 is a free, all-ages celebration of Salvadoran and Latin American heritage in downtown South San Francisco with live music from Bayonics, Tino Mira, stand-up comedy from Hoozay and more. The event features music, art, food, and performances highlighting the creativity and resilience ...
Rockridge’s 1-Mile “Rock-N-Stroll” Fest 2025 w/ 20+ Street Performances (Oakland)
Saturday, August 23 – 11:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Rockridge
Oakland’s Rockridge District will be rock’n with 20+ street performances, 50+ local artists, flea market, big sales and special offers, kids’ crafts, special menus and tastings, and a pup promenade. Rockridge Rock-N-Stroll Saturday, August 23, 2025 | 11a – 6p Rockridge District, 5565 College Avenue, Oakland – Dristrict ...
11:00 amStoneridge Back-to-School Bash: Free Fun + Touch-A-Truck (Pleasanton)  FREE
11:00 amFree Makers Market Street Fair (Walnut Creek)  FREE
Free Art History Talk “Legion of Honor’s 100th Anniversary” (San Mateo)
Saturday, August 23 – 11:00 am - Ends at 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE | San Mateo Public Library
Have you ever wondered how artists created all the beautiful colors they used? Or why paintings are so often done on canvas?  This fascinating talk will answer these questions and many more. You’ll learn how ingenuity, inventiveness, or sometimes just a surprising turn of events ...
4th Annual “Rock the Gates” Summer Irish Fleadh Festival w/ 20+ Bands (SF)
Saturday, August 23 – 11:00 am - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: $28.52 | United Irish Cultural Center
United Irish Cultural Center of San Francisco (UICC) presents the 4th Annual Rock the Gates Summer Fleadh on Saturday, August 23, 2025 from 11 am noon- 10 pm. The UICC is located in San Francisco’s Outer Sunset District near the SF Zoo and Ocean Beach ...

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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