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Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)
The Japanese Tea Garden provides visitors from around the world with an opportunity to experience the natural beauty, tranquility, and harmony of a Japanese-style garden in the heart of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. Originally created as a “Japanese Village” exhibit for the 1894 California ...Every Friday
Westbrae Pumpkin Patch 2026 in North Berkeley (Sept. 18 – Oct. 31)
Pumpkin Patch at Westbrae Nursery
Fall is just around the corner, and we’re excited to share a great local opportunity for families to enjoy a seasonal tradition while supporting our schools.
Westbrae Nursery in North Berkeley, located at the corner of Gilman and Santa Fe, will host ...
Free Hello Kitty + Friends Pop-Up at Cider Santa Clara (September 18-20)
We’re excited to invite you to celebrate CIDER’s latest collaboration with Hello Kitty & Friends at CIDER’s San Jose and Los Angeles stores from Friday, September 18 through Sunday, September 20!
Join us for a weekend celebrating the collection, featurin, a Bow Bar, gifts with purchase and ...
Free Coffee Concert w/ Classical Music (Downtown SF)
Friday, September 18 – 10:00 am - Ends at 11:00 am |
Cost: FREE | The Conservatory at One Sansome
Escape the daily grind and treat your ears (and taste buds) at Philharmonia Baroque’s Coffee Concerts—a free monthly series of hour-long musical performances in the heart of San Francisco.
Begin your morning with a program for voices that spans centuries. Members of the Philharmonia Baroque Chorale, led ...
San Francisco Reentry Conference & Expo + Free Record Clearing Clinic
Free admission. Open to the public.
No ticket purchase is required. Attendees are encouraged to register in advance for event updates and information about available resources.
The event includes a Record Clearing and Expungement Clinic, exhibitors, community resources, and information related to employment, education, housing, health services, ...
Flower Piano 2026: 12 Hidden Pianos in Golden Gate Park (Sept. 10-20)
One of the most unique interactive music festivals in the Bay Area is back! Flower Piano returns for its 11th year with 11 days of music, 12 pianos, and 130 performances in the Botanical Garden, plus plenty of open play opportunities, family-friendly activities, and more ...
2026 San Francisco Greek Festival (Sept. 18-20)
Friday, September 18 – 11:00 am - Ends at 10:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Annunciation Cathedral
The 75th Annual San Francisco Greek Food Festival, “A Journey of Greek Culture,” returns to the Mission District September 18-20, 2026, bringing three days of homemade Greek food, traditional dancing, live music, and community celebration to Annunciation Cathedral. Come hungry for Greek favorites including gemista, ...
“Pay-What-You-Can” Taco Day at SF’s Tato (Every Friday)
While many restaurants are struggling, San Francisco Mexican restaurant TATO wants to give back. They’re bringing back their “Taco Love” special which features a two taco plate with sides, and pay-what-you-can pricing. Pay-What-You-Can Taco Day Tato 4608 3rd St. (@ McKinnon) San Francisco (Bayview) Every ...Every Friday
San Francisco Greek Food Festival (Sept. 18-20)
San Francisco’s beloved Greek tradition turns 75.
Three joyful days of homemade Greek food, dance, music and community in the heart of the Mission.
Join Us for a Journey of Greek Culture
September 18, 11am to 10pm
September 19, 11am to 10pm
September 20, 12pm to 7pm
2026 Bishop Ranch” Taste of City Center” Sept. 18-27 (San Ramon)
Friday, September 18 – 11:00 am - Ends at 7:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | City Center Bishop Ranch
By popular demand, City Center Bishop Ranch, San Ramon’s lively open-air dining, shopping and entertainment destination, is bringing back its signature restaurant week, Taste of City Center, Sept. 18-27, with casual eats, elevated dinners and exclusive deals across the destination’s acclaimed dining lineup.
Savor the flavors ...
Destination Festival 2026: 3-Day Music + Arts on Floating Island (Sacramento River Delta))
Friday, September 18 – All Day |
Cost: $250 | Forbes Island
This year’s Destination Fest is a 3-day boutique music and arts gathering on Forbes Island, an historic floating light house, only accessible by ferry or boat, a short drive from San Francisco.
Set sail, lose yourself, come home changed. 🪼
️ Date: Sep 18th, 2026 2PM – ...
2026 Pacific Coast Fog Fest Contest
Sept 21 Deadline for the 2026 Pacific Coast Fog Fest Photo Contest
As September approaches, it’s time to start looking through your photographs and get ready to enter the 2026 Fog Fest Photo Contest! Entries — printed and framed — are being accepted Fri, Sept ...
Berkeley Old Time Music Convention 2026 (Sept. 16-20)
The Berkeley Old Time Music Convention returns September 16-20, 2026, for its 23rd annual festival with five days of old-time music, dancing, workshops, open jams, and concerts at venues across Berkeley. The event features acclaimed local and national musicians, free daytime programs at Berkeley Central ...
Oktoberfest on Front: Free Bavarian Block Party Returns for 2026 (SF)
San Francisco’s Biggest Bavarian Block Party Returns!
Dust off your lederhosen and dirndl! Oktoberfest on Front, San Francisco’s biggest Bavarian block party, is back on Friday, September 18, 2026.
Co-hosted by the Downtown SF Partnership and Schroeder’s, join us for a full-blown Bavarian celebration in the streets ...
“Oktoberfest on Front” Free SF Block Party
Oktoberfest on Front | Free SF Block Party
Overview
Dust off your lederhosen and dirndl! San Francisco’s biggest Oktoberfest celebration returns to Downtown on Friday, September 18, 2026.
Co-hosted by the Downtown SF Partnership and Schroeder’s, join us for a full-blown Bavarian celebration in the streets featuring live ...
SF’s Giant “Oktoberfest on Front” Block Party 2026
Friday, September 18 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Schroeder's Restaurant
Dust off your lederhosen and dirndl and get ready to raise a glass, because Oktoberfest on Front is back. San Francisco’s biggest Oktoberfest celebration takes over Downtown on Friday, September 18, 2026, with live music, classic beer hall games, German food, and all the ice-cold ...
SF’s “Oktoberfest on Front” Free Block Party + Beer Hall Games (2026)
Friday, September 18 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | 240 Front St
Oktoberfest on Front is a free, all-ages Bavarian-themed block party in downtown San Francisco, featuring live music, beer hall games, and German food specials. Attendees can enjoy stein holding contests, best-dressed competitions, and bar specials with over 70 beers on tap from local venues. The ...
From the E: Excelsior Night Market (SF)
Free Community Fun! Come join us at the monthly Excelsior Night Market for a night of food, fun, and community vibes! This is the place to be for unique crafts, entertainment and live music. Explore the diverse offerings from local vendors and connect with your ...
From The E: Latino Heritage Month Night Market (Excelsior)
FREE COMMUNITY FUN!
From The E: Excelsior Night Market
Celebrate Latino Heritage Month!
Welcome back the Luchadores of WFC Wrestling for an entertaining evening of performances and fun, including a meet & greet with the wrestlers! Watch the high-flying antics dazzle and delight! Bring the whole family for a night ...
“Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid” Block Party + DJs (Oakland)
The Town’s favorite block party, Friday Nights at OMCA, is back for the 2026 season, inviting the Bay to kick off the weekend with the crew—whether family, friends, or neighbors. Join us every Friday, April–October, at 5 pm for a free evening of live music, interactive activities, ...Every Friday
Oktoberfest Downtown Redwood City 2026 (Sept. 18-27)
It’s time to raise your steins for Redwood City’s biggest fall tradition! Oktoberfest Downtown Redwood City returns with authentic German music, delicious food, lively entertainment, and plenty of reasons to gather with family and friends.
Bring your crew, grab your drink of choice, and join in ...
$1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)
Fridays are now a little bit more awesome. Did someone say $1 drinks? Monroe in North Beach hosts “Battle of the Decades” DJ party and happy hour every Friday with a DJ spinning progressive tunes. Every hour is a different decade – with drink prices ...Every Friday
Pleasant Hill Night Market: Food, Music & Performances
Friday, September 18 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Chilpancingo Park
Pleasant Hill Night Market Will Return in May 2026 After a successful first season, the Night Market will be back in May 2026 with food, music, merchandise, activities and more! Visit Pleasant Hill California for more info. After getting so much love and support from ...
