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Friday, October 9

12:00 amElijah Craig Old Fashioned Week: The Tavern Trail (Oct. 9-18)  FREE*
*Free entrance to each location
SF Tech Week’s Free “DigitalOcean” 8a-8p Downtown Shuttle 2026 (Oct 5-9)
Friday, October 9 – 8:00 am - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP requested for the latest stop details and a stop guide before Tech Week.
| San Francisco, CA

DigitalOcean offers free hop-on, hop-off shuttle rides during SF Tech Week, connecting Caltrain, BART, downtown San Francisco, Yerba Buena Gardens, Embarcadero Plaza, and select Tech Week locations. DigitalOcean-branded coach buses run daily from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, with stops and routes shifting by time ...

Resort-O-Rama 2026: Mid-Century ’50s Architecture Bash at Santa Rosa’s Flamingo Resort (Oct. 8-11)

Event: Resort-O-Rama When: October 8th -11th Where: Flamingo Resort in Santa Rosa, California. FREE Marketplace on Sunday! There are Day Seminars Free- $27.76, Lots of ala carte options depending on interest from $27.76-$499. Evening events are higher priced tickets   We are thrilled to announce ...

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)
Friday, October 9 – 9:30 am - Ends at 5:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to browse, pumpkins $5-35 to purchase
| 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 its annual pumpkin ...

Fleet Week at PIER 39 (Oct. 7-11)
Friday, October 9 – 10:00 am - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Pier 39

Did you know that PIER 39 is THE place to experience the Fleet Week action? Enjoy live music from military and local bands backed by front-row views of the Bay, spectacular ship sightings, and unforgettable aerial performances overhead. From the Parade of Ships to the ...

SPAM New Media Festival (Santa Cruz)
Friday, October 9 – 10:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free (registration encouraged)
| Indexical
SPAM New Media Festival began in 2022 as a grassroots experimental arts platform, bringing together practitioners working on the fringes and frontiers of digital arts through exhibitions, performances, and critical discussions. SPAM’s organizers and curators are a collective of artists, researchers, and academics who are bugging ...
Free UNIQLO Grand Reopening Street Fest + Block Party (Downtown SF)
Friday, October 9 – 11:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No ticket or purchase required. RSVP is optional for a reminder and final schedule.
| UNIQLO Market Street

UNIQLO Market Street celebrates its grand opening with a free street festival (Oct 9) on Ellis Street between Stockton and Powell. The event includes DJ sets on two stages, interactive art and science activities, street soccer, Japanese calligraphy and origami workshops, food vendors, giveaways, and ...

“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

11:00 amFleet Week Liberty Call: Free Drinks for Active-Duty E-5s (SoMa)  FREE*
*Free Ticket
Free UNIQLO Market Street Grand Opening Festival (Downtown SF)
Friday, October 9 – 11:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*The festival is totally free and open to the public. No RSVP required. RSVP to receive a reminder and the final schedule!
| UNIQLO (Market) (801 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94103)
Be part of a day filled with music, culture, creativity, and community at the UNIQLO Market Street Grand Opening Festival. Celebrate the City. Join us for a day of music, culture, creativity, and community for the grand opening of UNIQLO Market Street. Experience local entertainment, special ...
“Parade of Ships” Under Golden Gate Bridge (Fleet Week 2026)
Friday, October 9 – 11:00 am - Ends at 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Crissy Field

Look up in the sky when you hear the roaring of jet engines and head down to SF’s northern waterfront for San Francisco’s annual Fleet Week air show and festival. San Francisco Fleet Week returns October 4-12, 2026, bringing more than a full week of ...

SF’s Fleet Fest 2026: Woodwind Quintet (Presidio Tunnel Tops)
Friday, October 9 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Presidio Tunnel Tops Project Lab

Look up in the sky when you hear the roaring of jet engines and head down to SF’s northern waterfront for San Francisco’s annual Fleet Week air show and festival. San Francisco Fleet Week returns October 4-12, 2026, bringing more than a full week of ...

Free Fleet Week Outdoor Concert w/ US Navy Band Southwest Brass Band (Golden Gate Park)
Friday, October 9 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)
Join us in celebrating Fleet Week at the Golden Gate Bandshell with a special Friday afternoon concert featuring the US Navy Band Southwest Brass Band!
SF’s Fleet Fest 2026: USAF Band of Golden West (Crab Wheel Plaza)
Friday, October 9 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Fisherman’s Wharf Crab Wheel Plaza

Look up in the sky when you hear the roaring of jet engines and head down to SF’s northern waterfront for San Francisco’s annual Fleet Week air show and festival. San Francisco Fleet Week returns October 4-12, 2026, bringing more than a full week of ...

SF’s Fleet Fest 2026: SW Brass Band (Golden Gate Park)
Friday, October 9 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)

Look up in the sky when you hear the roaring of jet engines and head down to SF’s northern waterfront for San Francisco’s annual Fleet Week air show and festival. San Francisco Fleet Week returns October 4-12, 2026, bringing more than a full week of ...

SF’s Fleet Fest 2026: Brass Band Concert (Hayes Valley Park)
Friday, October 9 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Patricia’s Green In Hayes Valley Park

Look up in the sky when you hear the roaring of jet engines and head down to SF’s northern waterfront for San Francisco’s annual Fleet Week air show and festival. San Francisco Fleet Week returns October 4-12, 2026, bringing more than a full week of ...

San Francisco Fleet Week 2026: Blue Angels Air Show
Friday, October 9 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Marina Green

Look up in the sky when you hear the roaring of jet engines and head down to SF’s northern waterfront for San Francisco’s annual Fleet Week air show and festival. San Francisco Fleet Week returns October 4-12, 2026, bringing more than a full week of ...

1:00 pmFlyby Social: Fleet Week Blue Angel Rooftop Mixer  $25
Slow-Paced Golden Gate Park Ride w/ Adaptive Bikes (SF)
Friday, October 9 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP required
| Golden Gate Park (Bandshell)
San Francisco shines in October! Let’s spend some time outside together and explore Golden Gate Park on wheels. San Francisco Village, BORP Adaptive Sports and Recreation, and the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition are partnering to bring together riders of all ages and will have bikes to available to ...
The Bay’s Huge “626 Night Market” w/ 200+ Food & Shopping Stalls | 2026
Friday, October 9 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: $8*
*$8 tickets available online only. Children 5 & under are free.
| Alameda County Fairgrounds

Everything tastes better at night. Bring family and friends to eat all your favorite snacks at the 15th season of 626 Night Market (formerly known as the NorCal Night Market). Inspired by the famous open-air nighttime bazaars of Asia, this iconic Californian festival, named after ...

SF’s Fleet Fest 2026: Woodwind Quintet (Glen Park)
Friday, October 9 – 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Glen Park Branch Library

Look up in the sky when you hear the roaring of jet engines and head down to SF’s northern waterfront for San Francisco’s annual Fleet Week air show and festival. San Francisco Fleet Week returns October 4-12, 2026, bringing more than a full week of ...

SF’s Fleet Fest 2026: Popular Music Group (Union Square)
Friday, October 9 – 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Union Square

Look up in the sky when you hear the roaring of jet engines and head down to SF’s northern waterfront for San Francisco’s annual Fleet Week air show and festival. San Francisco Fleet Week returns October 4-12, 2026, bringing more than a full week of ...

“Fridays on Front St.” Free Yacht Rock + Fleet Week Block Party (Downtown SF)
Friday, October 9 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | 240 Front St
SF’s Favorite Friday Night Block Party Ditch the desk and hit the streets! San Francisco’s FREE after-work block party, Fridays on Front Street, is back! Celebrate the weekend in California’s first-ever Entertainment Zone with a rotating lineup of Bay Area musicians, the glorious freedom of sipping your favorite beverage ...
Clement Street Happy Hour Cleanup w/ Free Drink And Meal For Volunteers
Friday, October 9 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Sign up for free on this Cvic Joy Fund Mobilize page: https://www.mobilize.us/civicjoyfund/event/756136/
| Richmond Republic Draught House
Meet at Richmond Republic Draught House (642 Clement St). Then, cleaning will occur from 4:00pm to 5:00pm around the neighborhood. Stay afterwards for free food & drinks and to meet fellow volunteers. Sign up on this Civic Joy Fund Mobilize page, or email info@refuserefusesf.org with ...
5:00 pmSecond Fridays Art Walk | San Rafael  FREE
$1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)
Friday, October 9 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission with RSVP on Eventbrite
| Monroe

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

5:00 pmVallejo Art Walk | Second Fridays  FREE
SF’s Fleet Fest 2026: Navy Band SW Destroyers (Pier 39)
Friday, October 9 – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Pier 39

Look up in the sky when you hear the roaring of jet engines and head down to SF’s northern waterfront for San Francisco’s annual Fleet Week air show and festival. San Francisco Fleet Week returns October 4-12, 2026, bringing more than a full week of ...

SF’s Fleet Fest 2026: Band of Golden West Brass (Ghirardelli Square)
Friday, October 9 – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Ghirardelli Square

Look up in the sky when you hear the roaring of jet engines and head down to SF’s northern waterfront for San Francisco’s annual Fleet Week air show and festival. San Francisco Fleet Week returns October 4-12, 2026, bringing more than a full week of ...

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