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Wednesday, October 14
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 Wednesday
Westbrae Pumpkin Patch 2026 in North Berkeley (Sept. 18 – Oct. 31)
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 ...
Small Talk: Free Coffee + Big Ideas for Small Businesses (Oakland)
Small Talk: Big Conversations for Small Businesses
Join us on October 14 in Oakland for Small Talk: Big Conversations for Small Businesses, a FREE community event designed for freelancers, creators, founders, and small business owners.
Hosted by FreshBooks, the event brings together local entrepreneurs for honest conversations, ...
Golden Gate Park Bandshell Midweek Melodies (Free Outdoor Concert)
Wednesday, October 14 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)
Pack some snacks, your favorite drinks, and grab your friends! It’s time to take a mid-week music break and enjoy free live music from 3 local artists!
Set Times:4:00pm Elise Nova5:00pm Eva Jay Fortune Band6:00pm Purple Glaze
Brought to you by Illuminate Live @illumin8live
$1 Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina (SoMa)
Join us for Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina with $1 Wings from 4:30pm – Close! $1 Wing Wednesdays | 4:30pm to Close Underdogs Cantina, 128 King St. (Across from ballpark), SF FREE (No Cover) $1 WINGS from 4:30pm – Close Happy Hour from ...Every Wednesday
The Science Scoop: Women’s Health Breakthroughs w/ UCSF Professor (SF)
The Science Scoop
Please join us for the next session of The Science Scoop, a quarterly public lecture series hosted by UCSF Basic Sciences. Discovery for ALL!
We invite you to learn about how curiosity-driven research is leading to critical medical advances. Through engaging lectures geared towards ...
Reimagining Local News: From the Ground Up with Tiny News Collective
Join Tiny News Collective for a conversation with the community-centered founders rebuilding and reimagining local news.
From the Ground Up: The Founders Reimagining Local News
You already know one story about local news: outlets shrinking and closing, and chains buying up what remains.
But across the country, and ...
Free “Get Stuff Done” Night: Tackle Your To-Do List (SF Main Library)
Wednesday, October 14 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:45 pm |
Cost: FREE | SFPL Main Library Jobs & Career Center, 4th floor
Don’t let that list of to-dos keep piling up; get stuff done in the company of others at admin night. Invite a friend or meet someone new and we’ll motivate each other to accomplish those small or big chores we’ve been putting off. Bring a ...
Free “Trivia ’66” Night (Mill Valley)
Trivia ’66 Night In-Person
Pop quiz: What iconic library building opened in Mill Valley in 1966?
In honor of the Mill Valley Public Library’s 60th anniversary, we’re hosting a free ’66-themed* trivia night! Assemble a team of up to six people (or tackle it solo) and put your ...
Free “Wonder” Workshop w/ SF Magician Andrew Evans (SF Main Library)
Discover simple ways to bring more wonder, curiosity and magic into everyday life with San Francisco illusionist Andrew Evans, founder of The Magic Patio, and writer Laura Holson, founder of The Box Sessions. Explore how cultivating a sense of wonder can support well-being, reduce stress ...
Free Bilingual U.S. Citizenship Trivia Game (Excelsior Library)
Wednesday, October 14 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Excelsior Branch Library
Participate in a trivia game testing your knowledge of the U.S. Citizenship study guides produced by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
Participa en un juego de preguntas que pone a prueba tu conocimiento de las guías de estudio sobre la ciudadanía estadounidense del Servicio ...
Salvi Soul Encuentro 2026: SF’s Free Salvadoran Culture Festival (Oct 14-18)
Wednesday, October 14 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Casa De Apoyo
Salvi Soul Encuentro is a four-date celebration of Salvadoran heritage in San Francisco’s Excelsior and Mission Districts. The program includes Salvadoran storytelling at Casa De Apoyo, a poetry and vinyl record showcase, a bike tour tracing the legacy of Los Siete de la Raza, and ...
Discover Southeast Asia Art Masterpieces: Angkor Wat & Buddhas (SF Main Library)
Wednesday, October 14 – 6:30 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | San Francisco Main Public Library
Eleven countries, thousands of years, millions of people: explore the cultures of Southeast Asia as reflected in secular and religious artworks from this fascinating region. This program features objects from the collection of the Asian Art Museum, including sculptures from Angkor Wat in Cambodia; Buddhas ...
SF State’s Free Public Rooftop Stargazing Nights w/ Huge Telescope (October 2026)
San Francisco State University Observatory hosts a free public open night with family-friendly astronomy talks, updates on astronomy research, and rooftop telescope observing. Programming is offered in English and Spanish, weather permitting. Located at SFSU Thornton Hall top floor Upcoming Weekly Schedule Through Dec. 4, ...
FREE Comedy Night (Every Wednesday) at The Function (SF)
Welcome to the heart of laughter right on the edge of SF’s vibrant Hayes Valley district! Step into a world of hilarity and at the newest addition to the city’s comedy scene – a chic, upscale comedy club boasting avant-garde decor, an upstairs lounge and a roster of top-notch comedians. ...
