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Saturday, October 24

Whack Donuts 2-Year Anniversary Jam + Breakin’ Battle (Embarcadero Plaza)
Saturday, October 24 – 1:30 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Embarcadero Plaza (Formerly Justin Herman Plaza)
Whack Donuts 2-Year Anniversary Jam + Breakin' Battle (Embarcadero Plaza)
Whack Donuts is celebrating 2 years at its San Francisco storefront with a free outdoor anniversary jam at Embarcadero Plaza on Saturday, October 24. The celebration will feature a free 5v5 breakin’ crew battle, DJs, community awards, giveaways and a raffle, bringing together San Francisco’s dance, ...
Good Samaritan Hospital’s Annual Trunk or Treat Event (San Jose)
Saturday, October 24 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Good Samaritan Hospital Main Parking Lot
Good Samaritan Hospital's Annual Trunk or Treat Event (San Jose)
Join Good Samaritan Hospital for a free, family-friendly Trunk or Treat event! Enjoy trick-or-treating, a jumpy house, face painting, bubbles, robots, spooky snacks, and more, plus special appearances from a fire truck, ambulance and helicopter. Come in costume and trunk or treat to music by ...

Children’s Halloween Haunt 2026: Hayrides + Trick-or-Treating (History Park San Jose)
Children's Halloween Haunt 2026: Hayrides + Trick-or-Treating (History Park San Jose)
History San José’s family-friendly Children’s Halloween Haunt takes over History Park with hayrides, carnival games, a mini pumpkin patch, cultural fall crafts, and trick-or-treating at the site’s historic house museums. The program also includes an optional Sugar Skull workshop led by Elizabeth McCarthy and concludes ...
SF’s Free Golden Gate Park “Bay Beats Launch Party” Concert (2026)
Saturday, October 24 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free
| Golden Gate Park Bandshell
SF's Free Golden Gate Park "Bay Beats Launch Party" Concert (2026)
Bay Beats is rolling out 150 new albums onto our website this fall, and to celebrate we’re throwing our Fourth Annual Launch Party at the Bandshell in Golden Gate Park. Each of the awesome, featured artists is new to Bay Beats in 2026: 2:00 – Spencer ...
When Manilatown Swung: The Manila Serenaders (SF)
Saturday, October 24 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 3:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free or donation.
| International Hotel Manilatown Center
When Manilatown Swung: The Manila Serenaders (SF)
WHEN MANILATOWN SWUNG: THE MANILA SERENADERS What did Manilatown sound like when Kearny Street was alive with music? Step into the sounds and stories of historic Manilatown for a special Club Mandalay: Music, Memory & Manilatown gathering featuring live jazz, archival photographs, family memories, and community Talk ...
2:00 pmSilent Shorts Program  $15*
*Student and senior discounts available
SF Blackout: Gambits & Ghouls Chess Game Night (Spark Social)
Saturday, October 24 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Donation $10
| SPARK Social SF
SF Blackout: Gambits & Ghouls Chess Game Night (Spark Social)
The Black Men’s Chess League & SALŌN! have come together to present The Most Ghoulish Chess Game Night‼️ Please, all guests are encouraged to Dress Up! Wear Your Favorite Costumes! Bring your enthusiastic personalities! Overall…Join us for a fun-filled evening filled with giveaways, prizes, & more‼️ There ...
Free Giant Sand Painting: Community Art on the Beach (Ocean Beach)
Saturday, October 24 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*registration needed, donations accepted
| Kelly's Cove, Ocean Beach, below the Cliff House
Free Giant Sand Painting: Community Art on the Beach (Ocean Beach)
Join us for a free, drop-in community art event on the beach! Once a month, weather and tides permitting, we come together to create an enormous, temporary sand painting. No experience necessary, just bring your enthusiasm. I’ll provide the tools and you bring the creativity. ...
Ocean Beach Giant Sand Art-Making Experience (SF)
Saturday, October 24 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: $2.06*
*"Free" but $2.06 donation required
| Ocean Beach
Ocean Beach Giant Sand Art-Making Experience (SF)
Let’s create an enormous, temporary artwork together at the beach. A fun afternoon of creativity and art on the beach as we create a beautiful artwork on the sand! No experience necessary – just bring your enthusiasm and creativity. I will provide the tools you need to ...
City of Belmont’s Free 100th Birthday Centennial Fest + Drone Show (2026)
Saturday, October 24 – 3:30 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Twin Pines Park
City of Belmont's Free 100th Birthday Centennial Fest + Drone Show (2026)

The City of Belmont’s Centennial Fest includes a vintage car parade celebrating the city’s 100th birthday. Owners of vintage and classic cars can sign up to participate by contacting Mara at mperez@belmont.gov or 650-754-3352. The parade begins at 1:30 PM on October 24, 2026, in ...

Hagerty’s RADwood NorCal: Bay Area ’80s & ’90s Car Festival (Alameda)
Saturday, October 24 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with online registration
| Gold Bar Hangar
RADwood NorCal rolls into Alameda in the Bay Area on Saturday, October 24 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. local time for an evening celebration of ’80s and ’90s automotive culture. The free, family-friendly event will bring together an eclectic mix of iconic and nostalgic ...
SF’s “Golden Hour” Filipino Night Market is Back for 2026 (SoMa)
Saturday, October 24 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free RSVP requested. All ages.
| Victory Hall
SF's "Golden Hour" Filipino Night Market is Back for 2026 (SoMa)
​✦ UNDISCOVERED SF San Francisco’s First Night Market Is Back ​Ten years ago, Undiscovered started the trend of night markets. Now, we return during golden hour. RSVP – FREE ​This year marks a special milestone — join us as we celebrate 10 seasons of community, creativity, and cultural pride! ...
Mare Island Halloween Block Party 2026 (Vallejo)
Saturday, October 24 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP suggested
| Officer's Row - Walnut Ave
Mare Island Halloween Block Party 2026 (Vallejo)
Get ready for a frightfully fun adventure along the ghostly charm of Walnut Avenue and Officers Row, with entrances near the mysterious Vino Godfather Mansion and Alden Park — now home to some spooky zombie fun! This Halloween celebration has thrills and chills for every ...
Tunnel Of Terror 2026: Free Halloween Fest + Lowriders (San José City Hall)
Saturday, October 24 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | San José City Hall
Tunnel Of Terror 2026: Free Halloween Fest + Lowriders (San José City Hall)
Opera San José presents Tunnel of Terror, a free Halloween event at San José City Hall featuring live performances, lowriders, a costume contest, music, treats, local makers, an art market, and activities for all ages. Costumes and dogs are welcome. Original Event Description: _🎃 Bring your costumes ...
5:00 pmFilipino American History Month Fest w/ DJs + Pop-Up Tattoos (Oakland)  $8.88*
*Early bird $8.88 / gen ad $13.33 / at-the-door $18.88
“Tunnel of Terror” San Jose Halloween Makers Market at City Hall (2026)
Saturday, October 24 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE | San José City Hall
"Tunnel of Terror" San Jose Halloween Makers Market at City Hall (2026)
Tunnel of Terror is a Halloween makers market at San José City Hall, presented as a collaboration between San Jose Makers and Opera San Jose. The evening market features local artists, creatives, and small businesses in a Halloween-themed community gathering. Original Event Description: _Tunnel of Terror Tunnel of ...
5:00 pmHike & Sip  $40*
*$40, 21+
Lit Crawl 2026: Epic 4-Hour Roaming Literature Fest w/ 250+ Authors in the Mission (SF)
Saturday, October 24 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | All Over San Francisco
Lit Crawl 2026: Epic 4-Hour Roaming Literature Fest w/ 250+ Authors in the Mission (SF)
One of the most anticipated literary nights of the year, San Francisco’s Lit Crawl is a massive, one-night literary pub crawl through San Francisco’s Mission District that caps off our annual Litquake Festival. Lit Crawl SF brings together 250+ authors, 50+ events and close to ...
6:00 pmRhythms of Resilience III  $50*
*All tickets purchased contribute to supportive housing and mental health services to venerable adults in SF. Tickets include free food and open bar!
7:00 pmComedian Danny Lake Headlines in Union City  FREE*
*Call 510 489 1837 or 510 552 8523 for free tickets to this comedy show.
Free October “Movie Nights in the Park” 2026: The Sandlot (Half Moon Bay)
Saturday, October 24 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE | John L. Carter Park
Free October "Movie Nights in the Park" 2026: The Sandlot (Half Moon Bay)

John L. Carter Park hosts three free outdoor movie nights in October: The Princess Bride on October 3, Grow on October 10, and The Sandlot on October 24. Screenings begin at 7:30 PM, 6:00 PM, and 7:30 PM respectively. Attendees are encouraged to bring a ...

Haunted USS Hornet Monster Bash w/ Bowie Tribute Band (Alameda)
Saturday, October 24 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 1:00 am | Cost: $40*
*Discounts for Membership or Groups of 4 or more
| USS Hornet Sea, Air and Space Museum
Haunted USS Hornet Monster Bash w/ Bowie Tribute Band (Alameda)
Come aboard haunted USS Hornet for and evening of live music, food and drinks, costume contest, and more! Please join the USS Hornet on October 24th for our annual Monster’s Bash! Prepare to rock the night away live music featuring the David Bowie tribute band STARMAN! https://www.starmansf.com/ We ...
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