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Saturday, October 10
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 ...
Fleet Fest 2026: Navy Bands & Food Trucks (Fisherman’s Wharf)
Saturday, October 10 – 9:00 am |
Cost: FREE | Fisherman's Wharf - SkyStar Wheel and Pier 27
Fleet Fest is a free community festival at Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco, celebrating the Nation’s sea services as part of Fleet Week. The event features live performances by local musicians and military bands, exhibitor booths from city organizations and local businesses, activities for families ...
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 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
Free Outdoor Painting Gathering at the Palace of Fine Arts (SF)
Free outdoor painting gathering at the Palace of Fine Arts.
Come paint with us. Sign up at Painters Unite to hear about future gatherings.
Painters Unite is a free gathering for anyone who wants to slow down and paint outdoors, together. No class, no pressure, nothing for ...
1st Annual Indigenous Arts and Music Fest (North Bay)
The 1st Annual Indigenous Arts and Music Fest kicks off Indigenous People’s Day weekend and coincides with the United States’ 250-year celebrations this year. The lineup so far includes the Scotts Valley Pomo Dancers, Big Valley Pomo Dancers, Audiopharmacy, Kulingtang Dialect, Tsim Nuj, and Stewie ...
Fleet Week at PIER 39 (Oct. 7-11)
Saturday, October 10 – 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 ...
Free Golden Gate Park Walking Tour: East End History Walk (SF)
Join San Francisco Recreation and Parks Historian-in-Residence Christopher Pollock for an easy-to-moderate walking tour of Golden Gate Park’s east end. Beginning at the Conservatory of Flowers, the free RSVP-required walk covers the park’s history and landmarks including the National AIDS Memorial Grove, Shakespeare Garden and ...
SF’s “Electric Dream Home 2026” Mobile Showroom (Pier 35)
Saturday, October 10 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Pier 35 on Embarcadero
Electric Dream Home is a mobile electric-appliance showroom appearing at Civic Center Plaza on October 8, 2026 and Pier 35 on the Embarcadero on October 10, 2026. Visitors can explore electric appliances in a home-like setting, including induction cooktops, heat pumps, and electric fireplaces, while ...
Pumpkins In The Park 2026 w/ 1,000+ Free Pumpkins (San Jose)
The 30th Anniversary of Pumpkins in the Park is a family fall event at Discovery Meadow in downtown San Jose featuring more than 1,000 free pumpkins, one per family while supplies last, along with costume contests, inflatables, performances and crafts. Attendees can RSVP for a ...
34th Annual Indigenous Peoples Day Powwow & Indian Market (Berkeley)
Saturday, October 10 – 10:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Martin Luther King Jr. Civic Center Park
34th Annual Berkeley Indigenous Peoples Day
Powwow & Indian Market
534 Years of Resistance & Renewal
Berkeley’s Indigenous Peoples Day Committee invites the public to celebrate the 34th Annual Indigenous Peoples Day Powwow & Indian Market on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at M.L.K. Civic Center Park ...
14th Annual Pie Baking Contest 2026: Win $200 (Larkspur)
Marin Country Mart hosts its 14th Annual Pie Baking Contest at the Farmers’ Market. Bakers can enter sweet or savory pies for a chance to win a $200 first prize, with gift cards for second and third place and a separate category for kids under ...
UNIQLO SF Grand Reopening Weekend w/ Discounts & Giveaways (Oct. 9-11)
Saturday, October 10 – 10:00 am - Ends at 8:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | 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 ...
“The Great Elephant Migration” 30 Elephant Sculptures (Downtown Livermore)
Saturday, October 10 – 10:00 am - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Stockmen’s Park
The Great Elephant Migration: A Family Gathering opens in Downtown Livermore with a welcome and blessing ceremony at Stockmen’s Park, including a cultural dance performance and custom textile artwork. The installation features 30 life-size handcrafted elephant sculptures by Indigenous artisans at Bankhead Plaza and Stockmen’s ...
Golden Gate Park “Singing in the Park” Community Party (SF)
Make new friends and beautiful, fun music: join us for free monthly community singing in the park! We meet the Second Saturday of every month @10:30am and will always have the pink blanket above so you can find us. The community sing is super kid, adult ...Monthly
Second Saturdays ‘Round the World at Union Square: Bollywood Garba (SF)
Join us for our final Second Saturdays ‘Round the World event this year at Union Square! Get ready to twirl in an unforgettable Bollywood Garba at the heart of San Francisco — a vibrant celebration of rhythm, joy, and community in the festive season of ...
Free Kids’ Safari Film: Sesame Street’s Elephant Adventure + Crafts (SF Main Library)
Elmo and the Sesame Street friends embark on a once-in-a-lifetime African safari adventure. After adopting an orphaned elephant online, Elmo, Abby and Nina travel to The Sheldrick Wildlife Trust in Kenya to meet the young elephant and the keepers who care for her. In Sesame ...
“Mavericks” 2026 Surf Festival + Big Wave Season Kickoff (Half Moon Bay)
Saturday, October 10 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Pillar Point Harbor
Mavericks Surf Festival celebrates the opening of the 2026 winter surf season at Pillar Point Harbor in Half Moon Bay. The family-friendly event includes appearances by Mavericks big-wave surfers and local ocean safety crews, plus live music, food and drinks, vendors, a surf swap, and ...
Downtown Hayward’s Free Art Walk Experience (Oct. 2026)
Saturday, October 10 – 11:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Downtown Hayward
The Downtown Hayward Art Walk Experience is a free walking art event featuring local artists displaying artwork for sale at participating downtown businesses. Attendees can pick up a map to explore the locations, visit a community art wall at The Bistro at B Street and ...
Free Bollywood Outdoor Dance Party at Union Square (SF)
Saturday, October 10 – 11:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Union Square
Experience a vibrant, free Bollywood Garba dance event in Union Square, San Francisco. Open to all ages and skill levels, the event features multiple beginner-friendly dance lessons followed by an open dance party. Attendees are encouraged to come as they are or dress in colorful ...
