Events for September 26, 2026
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Saturday, September 26
Free Round Trip Ferry Rides from SF to Treasure Island for “Off the Grid”
Off the Grid at Treasure Island hosts a waterfront afternoon at Cityside Park with a DJ set by Cuffin SF, a Bay FC pop-up with games and crafts, free kite rentals, and food available from Curry Up Now, Bacon Bacon, J&D’s BBQ, Los Kuyas, Tokachi ...
4th Annual “Circus on The Square” + Free Popcorn (SF)
Step right up for a free afternoon of dazzling circus performances, food, activities, and family fun at 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, along with free popcorn, ...
SF’s “Upper Noe NeighborFest” Free Pizza, Lemonade, Popcorn + Gelato (2026)
Upper Noe NeighborFest is a free Good Neighbor Week community gathering at Upper Noe Rec Center featuring music by the Adrian West Band, a MoBu Dance Studio performance, activity booths, archery, volleyball, games, arts and crafts, face painting, and KidsZone activities. Free refreshments include popcorn, ...
| 11:00 am | Adrian West Band | FREE |
Final Outdoor Free Yoga Class of 2026 in Golden Gate Park
Running annually from June to September, the final free community yoga class from “Yoga with Elisha” of the season takes place at The Whale’s Tail Meadow in Golden Gate Park. The all-levels outdoor session is followed by live music from Illumin8 Live and beverages from ...
Free Art Vending Machine Weekend: 10+ Machines + Local Artists (SF)
Art Vending Machine Weekend at Locali Visitor Center
Locali Visitor Center (450 Columbus Ave) is hosting its first Art Vending Machine Weekend takeover on September 26 & 27, from 11am to 7pm, with free entry. Choose from 10+ vending machines stocked with collectible prints and stickers ...
Hands-On Family Science Day: Stargazing & Planetarium Shows (San Mateo)
College of San Mateo’s annual Family Science Day offers hands-on science activities for all ages, including maker projects, walk-in STEM workshops, hourly planetarium shows, solar-telescope viewing, and a firefighter demonstration. The evening program includes NASA scientist Dr. Brian Day’s keynote on lunar activity, followed by ...
| 11:00 am | 2026 Sparknify Human vs. AI Film Premiere | FREE |
2026 Bay Area “Chuseok” Korean Harvest Festival (The Presidio)
The Bay Area Chuseok Festival, hosted by Korean Center, Inc., returns to the Presidio for its 8th annual celebration of Korean culture, community, and tradition. The free festival honors Chuseok, Korea’s harvest holiday, bringing thousands of people together for a day of cultural connection, Korean ...
Off the Grid 2026 Treasure Island w/ Free Kites + Free Ferry Rides (Fall 2026)
through October 17 from 11 AM to 4 PM, Off the Grid returns to Treasure Island, bringing food trucks, music, and family-friendly activities to Cityside Park in San Francisco’s newest waterfront neighborhood. The spring series includes free kite flying, face painting, and plenty ...Every Saturday
San Bruno Mountain Celebration & 1st Ever “Meet the Mountain” Fair (Brisbane)
On Saturday, September 26th, San Bruno Mountain Watch is excited to welcome you to the first “Meet the Mountain Fair” at the Mission Blue Center in Brisbane between 11am and 5pm!
This free community gathering will be a celebration of San Bruno Mountain, with opportunities for ...
| 11:00 am | Potrero Hill and Dogpatch Art Showcase & Gala | FREE |
The Mrs. Roper Castro Bar Crawl (SF)
Roper’s Castro Bar Crawl — Come & Knock on Our Door!
Grab your brightest caftan, biggest wig, chunkiest jewelry, and most fabulous Helen Roper attitude and join us for an afternoon of laughs, cocktails, friendship, and Castro bar-hopping!
On Saturday, September 26, we’re bringing the colorful world ...
Human vs. AI Film Premiere (SF)
Experience one-of-a-kind cinema exploring what happens when human filmmakers and generative AI confront the same creative challenge.
The 2026 Human vs. AI Film Premiere will showcase the nominated short films, special selects, and other notable works from the 2026 Human vs. AI Film Festival. Presented through 4 ...
5th Annual Art & Lit Fest (Serramonte Center)
Join us for the 5th Annual Art & Lit Fest, hosted by Daly City Public Library Associates and Serramonte Center and emceed by Freska from 96.5KOIT and 102.9KBLX and DJ Ajax from Ultra Entertainment!
This free event will showcase local artists and encourage the cultural rise ...
| 11:00 am | Champions for Pet Health | FREE |
September Arts & Culture Fest w/ Live Mural Painting (Downtown San Mateo)
Join us in the heart of Downtown San Mateo for a fun day-long celebration of art, music, dance, poetry, food, and culture! From live bands and dazzling cultural performances to interactive kids’ activities, LIVE mural painting competitions, artists selling original handcrafted artworks, and poetry open ...
| 11:00 am | Nichole Accettola – Scandinavian Everyday | FREE |
District 11 OMI Family Summit
This is Your City. This is Your Voice. This is Your Future. Share your story about growing up and raising your family in San Francisco.
Every family has a story. Every voice matters. Please share yours.
Join us for the District 11 OMI Family Summit! The This Is ...
Family Science Day: NASA Talk + Stargazing (San Mateo)
College of San Mateo hosts its annual Family Science Day with hands-on science workshops, free hourly planetarium shows, Makerspace activities, a firefighter demonstration, and a keynote by NASA staff scientist Dr. Brian Day on lunar activity. The free all-ages event concludes with a reception, rooftop ...
| 12:00 pm | Chalk2Heal Festival | FREE |
Celebration: ¡VIVA! Kickoff Party (SF Main Library)
Celebrate the vibrant cultures, traditions and creativity of Latinx communities through live music, art, hands-on activities and family-friendly fun that fills the day with connection, discovery and joy. Experience performances, create something to take home, meet local community partners and explore stories, traditions and artistic ...
| 12:00 pm | Chalk2Heal | FREE |
SF “Good Neighbor Week” 2026 Kickoff Party (Civic Center)
San Francisco Good Neighbor Week begins with a free kickoff event at Civic Center Plaza featuring an opening ceremony, recognition of Good Neighbor Award winners, neighborhood tables, live music, dancing, neighborhood art, food trucks, circus performers, and activities for all ages. The citywide Good Neighbor ...
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
