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Saturday, September 26
Walnut Creek Oktoberfest: Free Festival, 21+ Chillgarten + Kids Zone (Sept. 25-26)
Walnut Creek Oktoberfest @ Civic Park East in Downtown Walnut Creek Mark your calendar: Walnut Creek Oktoberfest is back for an unforgettable weekend of German-inspired food and beers, local craft brews, live entertainment, and contests. Plus, don’t miss the enhanced Chillgarten, a relaxed 21+ lounge ...
Free Ocean Beach Chalk Art Festival “Chalk2Heal” (SF’s Sunset Dunes Park)
Free, family friendly chalk festival to raise awareness and support for children facing cancer. Professional artist demonstrations, face painting, giant bubble making, and lots of free chalk to create your own masterpiece. No experience needed- just bring your creativity and enjoy a fun and inspiring ...
“Viva” 2026 Latinix Art & Music Festival Kickoff Party (SF Main Library)
Saturday, September 26 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Latino/Hispanic Meeting Room A/B, Main Library
Kick off ¡VIVA! Latinx Heritage celebrations at the San Francisco Main Library’s Latino/Hispanic Meeting Room with a free, family-friendly party. Enjoy live music, art, hands-on activities, and performances, plus the chance to meet local community partners and explore Latinx cultures, traditions, and creativity. Open to ...
Golden Gate Park “The Whale’s Tail” Beer/Wine Garden + Live Music (Summer 2026)
The Whale’s Tale is a seasonal, open-air destination for live music, food and drinks, community programming and relaxing afternoons. Open Saturdays and Sundays and select holidays beginning Memorial Day weekend, the Whale’s Tail features a rotating lineup of musical acts throughout the season, weekly free ...Every Saturday
SamTrans 50th Community Celebration (Millbrae)
Saturday, September 26 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | SamTrans New Headquarters
Celebrate 50 Years of SamTrans With Us!
Join us as we celebrate SamTrans’ 50th Anniversary with a special Community Celebration honoring 50 years of connecting people, places, and communities across San Mateo County!
Bring your family and friends and enjoy an afternoon filled with live entertainment, a ...
Free “Viva Fall Fest”: Hispanic Heritage Market on Fourth Street (Berkeley)
Viva Fall Fest is a vibrant celebration of Latin culture, community, and small businesses. Spend the day shopping local makers, enjoying delicious Latin-inspired food, and dancing to the sounds of live music in the heart of Berkeley.
Here’s what you can expect:
Salsa dancing 2 pm – ...
Burton Fest: Inspired by the Mind of Tim Burton (Easy Bay)
Saturday, September 26 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Four Fools Winery
Step into a world where the weird is celebrated, the gothic is gorgeous, and every sip has a little bit of beautiful madness in it. Burton Fest brings Tim Burton’s beloved style to life with a whimsical-meets-macabre festival filled with striped decor, hauntingly delicious wine ...
Free Shakespeare in the Park 2026 at SF’s Sue Bierman Park (Sept. 26-27)
Saturday, September 26 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 3:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Sue Bierman Park
Free Shakespeare in the Park 2026: “Antony and Cleopatra” (July 25-Sept. 27) July 25-September 27, 2026 Cupertino, Redwood City & San Francisco FREE – No tickets required Free Shakespeare in the Park returns for its 44th season with Antony and Cleopatra, bringing free outdoor theater ...
Union Square’s Cinema Under the Stars: “The Conversation”
Saturday, September 26 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Union Square Plaza
Union Square’s free summer outdoor movie series returns for a second season this summer with five nights of films, pre-show entertainment, and downtown movie nights under the stars. All screenings are free and take place in Union Square Plaza. Movies begin at sunset, with pre-show activities taking ...
Free Outdoor Movie Night in Duboce Park “How to Train Your Dragon” (Fall 2026)
Saturday, September 26 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Duboce Park
Outdoor Movie Night returns to Duboce Park on Saturday, September 26. Join Friends of Duboce Park for a magical evening as we screen How to Train Your Dragon (2025) on the big outdoor screen!
The movie starts at dusk, approximately 7 p.m., on Saturday, September 26 on ...
