Where to Go Apple Picking: Bay Area + Northern California Guide (2024)
Bay Area Favorites, Bay Area Updates, Fall, Outdoorsy, Road Trip
Where to Go Apple Picking: Bay Area + Northern California Guide (2024)
Updated 2024: Peak apple picking season in the Bay Area is September-October. Here's a list of six "U-Pick" farms within an easy drive of San Francisco.
SF Plans 4 New "To Go Booze" Zones in Downtown & Thrive City
Bay Area Updates, Fun & Games, San Francisco
SF Plans 4 New "To Go Booze" Zones in Downtown & Thrive City
To-Go drinks likely coming to Mid-Market, Maiden Lane, Mark Lane and Harlan Place, and Thrive City
BART's New Fare Gates Open at Civic Center Bart to Curb Fare Evaders
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, Transportation
BART's New Fare Gates Open at Civic Center Bart to Curb Fare Evaders
700 new fare gates will be replaced at all 50 stations systemwide by the end of 2025
San Francisco December Festivals & Street Fairs 2024
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Get Out: Events
San Francisco December Festivals & Street Fairs 2024
Here's a round-up of December's winter festivals, holiday lightings and street fairs
San Francisco September Festivals & Street Fairs
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Get Out: Events
San Francisco September Festivals & Street Fairs
Here’s a round-up of September’s best events including Folsom Street Fair, Opera in the Park, Comedy Day and more

Saturday, September 7, 2024

6:30 am   Take the Scenic Route w/ San Francisco Bay Ferry (As Low As $1)   $4.70*
*Riders can purchase tickets using their Clipper Card or in the SF Bay Ferry app. One-way transbay ferries start at $4.70. "Short Hops" like SF Ferry Building to SF Pier 41, or Main Street Alameda to Oakland Jack London Square start just $1.
9:30 am   Free “Legion of Honor” Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)   FREE*
*Free general admission to Bay Area residents. Valid ID or proof of residency required. This offer applies only to the permanent collection galleries. Timed advanced tickets required
9:30 am   Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)   FREE*
*Free general admission to Bay Area residents. Valid ID or proof of residency required. This offer applies only to the permanent collection galleries. Advanced timed tickets required.
11:00 am   Vintage & Artisan Street Fair (Berkeley)   FREE*
*Pay What You Can: $5-$15
11:00 am   52nd Annual Mountain View Art & Wine Festival (Sept. 7-8)   FREE
11:00 am   Makers Market in Old Town (Los Gatos)   FREE
11:00 am   52nd Mountain View Art & Wine Festival   FREE
12:00 pm   Art Walk SF – Fillmore   FREE

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Saturday, September 7

Take the Scenic Route w/ San Francisco Bay Ferry (As Low As $1)
Take the Scenic Route w/ San Francisco Bay Ferry (As Low As $1)

San Francisco Bay Ferry turns everyday transit into a special experience. Whether you’re commuting, meeting friends in the city, taking the kids to a game, or simply taking in the sights of the Bay, the ferry makes it that much better. Grab a snack, gather ...

52nd Annual Mountain View Art & Wine Festival (Sept. 7-8)
Saturday, September 7 – 11:00 am - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Castro Street (Downtown Mountain View)
52nd Annual Mountain View Art & Wine Festival (Sept. 7-8)

The Mountain View Art & Wine Festival, presented by the Mountain View Chamber of Commerce, is back and better than ever! Save the date for a weekend filled with art, music, delicious food and drinks, and unforgettable experiences on September 7-8, 2024! It’s no secret. ...

2-for-1 Distillery Tour & Whiskey Tasting at Tripp Distillery (Pacifica)
Saturday, September 7 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: $9*
*Distillery Tour and tastings for two $9 (normally $18)
| Tripp Distillery
2-for-1 Distillery Tour & Whiskey Tasting at Tripp Distillery (Pacifica)

🥃 Dive into the spirited world of Tripp Distillery with this exclusive Groupon deal that’s bound to elevate your weekends! 🌟 Embark on a tantalizing journey with a Distillery Tour and Tasting for two (whiskey and other rotating spirits that may include rum, gin, vodka ...Every Saturday

“Rush Hour Comedy Night” w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)
Saturday, September 7 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
| The Function
"Rush Hour Comedy Night" w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)

Welcome to ‘Rush Hour Comedy Night’ where laughter knows no bounds and cultural collisions are the name of the game. Join our dynamic duo of black and Asian comedians as they embark on a whirlwind adventure through the streets of humor, weaving together their diverse backgrounds and ...Every Friday

FREE: Oakland Comedy Saturday Night @ Secret Speakeasy (7p + 9p Shows)
FREE: Oakland Comedy Saturday Night @ Secret Speakeasy (7p + 9p Shows)

Get ready for our “HellaSecret” speakeasy comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a venue and you’ll get an email with the secret location. This HellaSecret comedy show takes place in a ...

San Francisco POC Comedy Night (Fridays & Saturdays)
Saturday, September 7 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Use secret code FUNCHEAP for comp tickets, otherwise, $10 off with secret code FUNCHEAP
| Mayes Oyster House
San Francisco POC Comedy Night (Fridays & Saturdays)

Welcome to San Francisco’s newest comedy night, spotlighting the vibrant humor of People of Color! Prepare for an evening of laughter as HellaFunny showcases handpicked talent that normally performs at Cobb’s, SF Sketchfest, and the Punch Line. Our lineup celebrates the diversity of the Bay Area’s comedic ...Every Saturday

“Crazy Funny Asians” Comedy Showcase (SF)
"Crazy Funny Asians" Comedy Showcase (SF)

Inspired by the blockbuster movie, see some of the Bay Area’s top comedians at San Francisco’s Crazy Funny Asians comedy showcase, presented by Funcheap and HellaFunny. Let’s celebrate the Bay’s Asian-American culture and heritage with laughs at SF’s brand new comedy club on Market St – ...Every Saturday

$5 Off Tix: Tony-Winning Musical “Evita” from San Francisco Playhouse (June 27-Sept. 7)
$5 Off Tix: Tony-Winning Musical "Evita" from San Francisco Playhouse (June 27-Sept. 7)

The acclaimed musical Evita, winner of 9 Tony Awards, makes a triumphant return to SF. See a star-studded cast on stage in San Francisco Playhouse’s production. Save $5 off tickets with code FUNCHEAP. The Tony Award-winning musical Evita charts young and ambitious Eva Peron’s meteoric ...

“Drunk Theatre” SF’s Wildest Comedy Show (September 2024)
Saturday, September 7 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: $20*
*$20 adv / $25 door
| Eclectic Box
“Drunk Theatre” SF's Wildest Comedy Show (September 2024)

A comedian takes five shots of whiskey in a row and tries to perform an improvised play with five sober comedians. What could go wrong?! Drunk Theatre is the entirely improvised, unpredictable, and crazy comedy show that’ll kick your weekend into overdrive. See what the SF Chronicle, CBS, LA ...

“Puff Puff Laugh” SF’s Cannabis Lounge Comedy Show (Moe Greens)
"Puff Puff Laugh" SF's Cannabis Lounge Comedy Show (Moe Greens)

Puff Puff Laugh is Back! And now we’re on Saturdays! HellaFunny is taking over one of SF’s premier cannabis lounges, Moe Greens, for a night of “Puff Puff Laugh.” That’s right… it’s the only comedy show in San Francisco where you can (legally in California) get high ...Every Saturday

No Scrubs: ’90s Hip Hop and R&B Night at “The Function” (SF)
No Scrubs: '90s Hip Hop and R&B Night at "The Function" (SF)

From TLC, to the Fresh Prince, to Kid ‘N Play to Usher We’re taking over San Francisco’s brand new venue “The Function” on Market Street with a killer new sound system, fully remodeled bar and the newest nightlife spot in San Francisco. No Scrubs: SF’s ...Every Saturday

Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (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 “Legion of Honor” Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)
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

52nd Mountain View Art & Wine Festival
Saturday, September 7 – 11:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Castro Street (Mountain View)
52nd Mountain View Art & Wine Festival
September 7 from 11am to 7pm – September 8 from 10am to 6pm Mountain View Art & Wine Festival Returns to Celebrate Creativity, Culture, and Community. “A Festival Like No Other” – on September 7th and 8th, 2024 Save the date for a weekend filled with art, ...
Makers Market in Old Town (Los Gatos)
Saturday, September 7 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Old Town, Los Gatos
Makers Market in Old Town (Los Gatos)
Join us this Saturday again in Old Town! ️ Say hi to familiar makers and meet new ones! >> WHEN? Saturday, September 7th, 2024 – from 11 am to 5 pm! >> WHERE? Old Town Center, Los Gatos, CA ☀️ >> SHOP LOCALLY MADE GOODS! This beautiful, historic downtown center is filled ...
Vintage & Artisan Street Fair (Berkeley)
Saturday, September 7 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Pay What You Can: $5-$15
| YWCA Berkeley/Oakland
Vintage & Artisan Street Fair (Berkeley)
Come join us for YWCA Berkely/Oakland’s third annual Vintage Fair! There will be booths with jewelry, food, art, clothing, and other knickknacks. Vendors are all local small and student-run businesses and independent artisans. All the ticket money goes towards our racial and gender empowerment work. ...
Art Walk SF – Fillmore
Saturday, September 7 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Fillmore Street (between Bush and Washington)
Art Walk SF - Fillmore
**Discover the vibrant Art Walk SF!** Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of creativity during Art Walk SF, where the streets come alive with art, music, and small businesses. This month we will be in the Fillmore District, our monthly event showcases the works of local ...
SF’s Free Outdoor Concert: Eagles of Death Metal (Potrero del Sol)
Saturday, September 7 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Potrero del Sol Park
SF's Free Outdoor Concert: Eagles of Death Metal (Potrero del Sol)
SF Live is a six-month series of free, outdoor music concerts put on as a joint, citywide initiative by esteemed San Francisco arts & music producers Illuminate, San Francisco Parks Alliance, Noise Pop Productions, and Union Square Alliance. Created as a love letter to San ...
2nd Annual Free “Opera In The Hamilton Amphitheater” (Novato)
Saturday, September 7 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*$20 Donation Ticket - Optional
| Hamilton Amphitheater Park
2nd Annual Free "Opera In The Hamilton Amphitheater" (Novato)
OPERA ANYONE? Professional opera singers are coming to our town. Fun for the Whole Family! Free admission event (with a $20 donation ticket option) in celebration of our love for opera with an emphasis on outdoor performances of famous arias and songs of the opera with ...
Free Punk Rock Concert in Golden Gate Park
Saturday, September 7 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)
Free Punk Rock Concert in Golden Gate Park
This show is produced in partnership by Illuminate and Neck of the Woods. SF Live is a six-month series of free, outdoor music concerts put on as a joint, citywide initiative by esteemed San Francisco arts & music producers Illuminate, San Francisco Parks Alliance, Noise Pop ...
SF’s 43rd Annual Northern California Book Awards (2024)
Saturday, September 7 – 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to the Public
| San Francisco Public Library Main Branch
SF's 43rd Annual Northern California Book Awards (2024)
Come join us at the San Francisco Main Public Library, Koret Auditorium, on 100 Larkin Street, for the 43rd Annual Northern California Book Awards (NCBA) on Saturday, September 7th, at 2:00 pm. This free in-person event celebrates the literary talents of Northern California authors in ...
High Five Festival in San Francisco Chinatown
Saturday, September 7 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Edge on the Square
High Five Festival in San Francisco Chinatown
Edge on the Square (Edge) presents High Five: Exploring the Elemental Forces of Chinatown, its 3rd Annual Contemporary Art Festival on Saturday, September 7, 2024. This year’s theme centers on the five elements: Earth 土, Fire 火, Metal 金, Water 水, and Air 气, and ...
Undercover Folsom Street : Leather & LGBTQ Cultural District Walking Tour (SF)
Saturday, September 7 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Ringold Alley
Undercover Folsom Street : Leather & LGBTQ Cultural District Walking Tour (SF)
Join us for a free walking tour: Undercover Folsom Street! Come visit the world’s first LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District, located in San Francisco’s South of Market (SoMa) neighborhood! Since the 1960’s, SoMa has been home to a myriad of bars, restaurants, nightlife venues, publishing organizations, homophile ...
SF’s New “Lucky Cat Club” Night Market at Stonestown
Saturday, September 7 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Stonestown Mall Parking Lot
SF's New "Lucky Cat Club" Night Market at Stonestown
⋆。°✩ It’s a lucky cat summer ✩°。⋆ @everdaze.co and @lovestrucksf are proud to announce their first night market this September ✮ Good good food ✮ Live music ✮ Performers ✮ Local artists ✮ Vintage marketplace Food, fashion, and art vendor apps live on everdaze.co ⋆。°✩ LUCKY CAT NIGHT MARKET ✩°。⋆ Saturday, Sept 7 Stonestown Mall Parking Lot, ...
Take the Town: Free Oakland Pride Weekend Bar Crawl
Saturday, September 7 – 4:45 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Registration Required
| Downtown Oakland
Take the Town: Free Oakland Pride Weekend Bar Crawl
Join us at 4 of your favorite LGBTQ+ Venues in Downtown Oakland for a FREE Bar Crawl Celebrating Oakland Pride. Que Rico Nightclub, Fluid 510, The Town Bar and Summer Bar and Lounge invite you to a FREE Bar Crawl kicking off Oakland Pride. This is ...
Oakland Chinatown’s 1st Ever Night Market “Dumpling Olympics”
Saturday, September 7 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | 800 Franklin Street (Oakland)
Oakland Chinatown's 1st Ever Night Market "Dumpling Olympics"
Welcome to the first ever Oakland Chinatown Night Market! The Oakland Chinatown Improvement Council is thrilled to invite you to the first-ever Oakland Chinatown Night Market on September 7th, 2024 from 5 PM to 9 PM. Come join us for an unforgettable evening filled with delicious ...
SF’s HellaDesi Comedy Night (Every Friday & Saturday)
Saturday, September 7 – 8:45 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP for first 100 people. $10 advanced tickets or $20 at door without RSVP
| The Function
SF's HellaDesi Comedy Night (Every Friday & Saturday)

It’s the return of San Francisco’s only weekly HellaDesi Comedy Night with HellaFunny and Funcheap at a HellaSecret comedy venue with easy access to BAR See a showcase of some of the Bay Area’s top comedians of Indian, Pakistani, Sri Lankan, Bangladeshi, Afghan, and South Asian descent ...

Sunday, September 8

Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile
Sunday, September 8 – 9:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Sunset Mercantile (Outer Sunset)
Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile

Sunset Mercantile’s weekly outdoor market featuring farmers, ranchers, food trucks, live music, children’s activities, vendors, makers, merchants, artists, and local organizations. Bring the whole family for free seasonal art activities at the Sunset Mercantile Artship. Enjoy shopping an array of farm fresh produce, artisan goods. ...Every Sunday

NFL Sundays ($1 Mimosas + $1 Tecate) at SF’s Underdogs Cantina
Sunday, September 8 – 9:00 am - Ends at 10:30 am | Cost: FREE*
*No cover
| Underdogs Cantina
NFL Sundays ($1 Mimosas + $1 Tecate) at SF's Underdogs Cantina

Join us at Underdogs Cantina for NFL Sundays with $1 Mimosas and $1 Tecate from 9a-10:30am NFL Sundays at Underdogs Cantina Every Sunday during the 2024 NFL Season | Starts at 9am Underdogs Cantina, 128 King St. (Across from ballpark), SF FREE (No Cover) $1 ...

SF’s “Inner Sunset Flea Market” 2024 w/ Sunset Mercantile (Every 2nd Sunday)
Sunday, September 8 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free Admission: All Welcome
| Inner Sunset
SF's "Inner Sunset Flea Market" 2024 w/ Sunset Mercantile (Every 2nd Sunday)

The Inner Sunset Flea is a grassroots-organized flea market, occurring every second Sunday in the heart of San Francisco’s Inner Sunset neighborhood. The Flea features over 30 resident, artisan, nonprofit, and local business vendors as well as food, activities, and more. The Flea has doubled ...Monthly