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Saturday, October 4

Join the SF Clean-Up: Free Lunch for Volunteers + Tree Planting (Sunset)
Saturday, October 4 – 8:30 am - Ends at 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP required. Free lunch for registered volunteers.
| Sunset Elementary School parking lot
About this event Join San Francisco Public Works for a day of greening and neighborhood pride in District 4 (Sunset, Parkside, and more). There will be 7-10 worksites where volunteers will garden, mulch, pick up litter, plant trees, or abate graffiti. The projects and tasks will be ...
Victorian-Era Car Sideshow & Film Shoot (Willows)
Saturday, October 4 – 9:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Enjoy Free Access All Day
| Thunderhill Raceway
Come experience Sideshow Surrealism, where the Victorian past of the Bay Area crashes into the high-octane chaos of today’s car culture. Witness six live, mind-bending acts — from a Michelin-star hibachi cooking mid-donut inside a spinning box truck, to a Victorian house on a monster truck ...

“Hoop It Up” 3×3 Basketball Tournament in front of Chase Center (2025)
Saturday, October 4 – 9:00 am - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Registration required to play; spectator tickets are free
| Thrive City
Calling all basketball fans – The iconic Hoop It Up 3×3 Basketball Tournament is returning to Thrive City on Saturday, October 4! Hoop It Up, the popular 3×3 basketball tour established in 1989 and owned by NBA legend Kevin Garnett, will bring the fun to Thrive ...
9:00 am“Hoop it Up” Play 3×3 Basketball for Chance at $1000 (Thrive City)  $250*
*https://eventvesta.com/events/111462/t/tickets
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 “Black Diamond” Model Train Swapmeet + Open House (Antioch)
Saturday, October 4 – 9:30 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*donations are always welcomed
| Black diamond Lines Model Railroad Club
WE are hosting an event at black diamond model railroad club. The event is free. We will be selling Ho model scale and N scale trains. Maybe some O scale gauge from Lionel or American flyer. Anyone is welcome to visit, we will also be showcasing our club members ...
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

Lower Haight Block Party: Fall 2025 (SF)
Saturday, October 4 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Waller St (between Webster & Buchanan)
The annual Lower Haight Block Party returns to Waller St on October 4, 2025 with a full day of free activities and treats, including coffee, pancakes, grilled cheese, ice cream, face painting, a bouncy house, live music, lawn games, and a portrait artist. This family-friendly ...
SF’s 2025 “Wildlife Conservation Expo” (Mission Bay)
Saturday, October 4 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: $80*
*Saturday in Mission Bay is $80 GA or $40 Student
| Mission Bay Conference Center

Our Wildlife Conservation Expo is an event that sheds light on our planet’s most fascinating animals and the humans devoted to protecting them. Passionate conservationists from around the world take the stage to share firsthand accounts of their experiences working on the frontlines of conservation. ...

10:00 am“Healthy Parks Healthy People”: Monthly Nature Walks | Bay Area  FREE
“Downtown Dog Days” 2025: Free Pet Fest + Costume Contest (Fremont)
Saturday, October 4 – 10:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to enter
| Fremont Downtown Event Center and Plaza
Downtown Dog Days – Fall Edition Join the City of Fremont and Tri-City Animal Shelter for a tail-wagging good time! This FREE, family-friendly event features exciting: Dog Adoptions Halloween Dog Costume Contest Low Cost Pet Vaccination and Microchip Clinic Dog Handling Demonstrations   Hands-on Dog-Themed Crafts Trick or Treat with Our Vendors Local ...
10:00 amFriends of the Campbell Library Book Sale (Final Sale of 2025)  FREE*
*Free admission; free parking
Bank of America’s “Museums On Us” Free Museum Weekend (2025)

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 amSea Scout Open House (Vallejo)  FREE
13th Annual Taste of Africa Festival (Livermore)
Saturday, October 4 – 10:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE ALL DAY
| Bankhead Plaza
13th Annual Taste of Africa Festival – Join 4,000+ Attendees in Celebrating African Culture! The Cheza Nami Foundation proudly presents the 13th Annual Taste of Africa Festival, returning to Livermore, CAfor another vibrant celebration of African heritage and community! Every year, over 4,000 people gather to experience ...
11:00 amFree Makers Market (First Street Napa)  FREE
SF Open Studios: Peek Inside Artist Studios (Oct. 4-5)
Saturday, October 4 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Journal Building Artist Residency

Ever wondered what an artist’s workspace actually looks like? Here’s your chance to find out!    Join us for a special weekend of art, creativity, and community during SF Open Studios! We’re a group of 8 local artists opening our doors to share our latest ...

Oaktoberfest in the Dimond (Oct. 4-5)
Saturday, October 4 – 11:00 am - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Admission Free
| Dimond District (Oakland)
Oaktoberfest returns in its full Bavarian glory with outdoor dining, drinking, and entertainment with free entry for the whole family. Don’t miss the live German music, traditional German food options, hundreds of vendors, 5 stages of live music (featuring all genres of music), and the ...
Alameda’s 2nd Annual Free “Filipino Island Fest” (2025)
Saturday, October 4 – 11:00 am - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free RSVP on our website and socials; All ages welcome
| Radium Runway
— 2nd Annual Filipino Island Fest — Experience Bayanihan – Building Bridges & Connecting Culture Join us for the 2nd Annual Filipino Island Fest—a day to celebrate Filipino culture, community, and connection! This year’s theme, “Experience Bayanihan – Building Bridges & Connecting Culture,” honors the Filipino spirit of unity, cooperation, ...
Castro Valley 2025 Greek Festival (Oct. 4-5)
Saturday, October 4 – 11:00 am - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to get in. Food and Drink cost money
| Resurrection Greek Orthodox Church
Castro Valley Greek Festival 2025 Step into Greece for a weekend at the Castro Valley Greek Festival! Enjoy authentic homemade Greek food and pastries, lively music, and traditional folk dancing. Take a guided tour of the beautiful Orthodox church, and discover the rich traditions of the ...
SF Richmond District’s 9th Annual Autumn Moon Festival (2025)
Saturday, October 4 – 11:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Clement Street and 8th-11th Ave
Celebrate the 9th Annual Richmond Autumn Moon Festival, a beloved community tradition in the heart of the Richmond District. Each fall, Clement Street transforms into a lively street fair with live cultural performances, kids’ activities, community booths, delicious eats, and local vendors. This year’s festival is ...
Off the Grid Food Truck Party at SF’s Newest Waterfront Park
Saturday, October 4 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Cityside Park

Off the Grid has a brand new home at Cityside Park, San Francisco’s newest waterfront park. The 6-acre park is the first section of what will eventually become a 24-acre shoreline oasis, offering sweeping views of the Bay, skyline, and bridges. The new series kicks ...Every Saturday

3rd Annual Free “Circus on The Square” at St. Mark’s Square (SF)
Saturday, October 4 – 11:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free for all
| St. Mark's Square
Step right up for a magical afternoon of circus, fun, and community at St. Mark’s Square! Enjoy dazzling performances from the talented artists of Circus Bella, plus free cotton candy, popcorn, and face painting. This free event brings together neighbors of all ages to laugh, connect, and celebrate ...
The Box SF Artists & Makers Fair (Oct. 4-5)
Saturday, October 4 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*TICKETS NOT REQUIRED
| The Box SF

The Box SF Artists and Makers Fair is a multi-day weekend event held monthly at the historic building located in the heart of San Francisco! Originally the William Randolph Hearst printing plant built in the 1920’s, The Box SF is now home to two floors of premier ...

11:00 am2025 “Many Moons Festival” AAPI Heritage Celebration (Sebastopol)  $11.63*
*Advance Tickets $11.63 / $15 at the Gate
The Box SF Artists & Makers Fair (Oct. 4-5)
Saturday, October 4 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The Box SF
We are excited to invite you to join us at The Box SF Artists and Makers Fair for a multi-day weekend event held monthly at our historic building located in the heart of San Francisco! Originally the William Randolph Hearst printing plant built in the 1920’s, The Box SF is ...
2025 Hardly Strictly Bluegrass: Saturday Lineup (Golden Gate Park)
Saturday, October 4 – 11:00 am - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Hellman Hollow

Hardly Strictly Bluegrass is one of the largest, free-est and beloved music festivals in the country. Be one of over 750,000 attendees over the three-day musical extravaganza in beautiful Golden Gate Park. Save the date as Hardly Strictly Bluegrass makes its return for 2025. Full ...

Final Day of 2025: Free Summer Dance Class at Fisherman’s Wharf (SF)
Saturday, October 4 – 11:00 am - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*All classes are FREE and open to all ages! No payment required.
| Fisherman's Wharf

Rae Studios is proud to be the 2025 programming partner of Fisherman’s Wharf to provide FREE Summer Dance Series classes to the historic landmark. Outdoor classes will feature rotating dance classes on Saturdays from 11am – 1pm (except for Sunday July 6th).  All classes offered ...

18th Annual Oaktoberfest in the Dimond (Oct. 4-5)
Saturday, October 4 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free
| Dimond District
Saturday, October 4th 11AM – 7PM and Sunday, October 5th 10AM – 5PM Oaktoberfest returns in its full Bavarian glory with outdoor dining, drinking, and entertainment with free entry for the whole family. Don’t miss the live German music, traditional German food options, hundreds of vendors, 5 ...
2nd Annual Filipino Island Fest in Alameda (2025)
Saturday, October 4 – 11:00 am - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Alameda Waterfront Park
Bayanihan is calling us home! 🇵🇭✨ We’re so proud to invite you to the 2nd Annual Filipino Island Fest in Alameda this October as we celebrate Filipino American History Month with even more heart, culture, and connection. At the core of this celebration is Bayanihan—the beautiful Filipino ...

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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