Grace Cathedral's Free Laser Light Show Is Back (Sept. 21-25)
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Grace Cathedral's Free Laser Light Show Is Back (Sept. 21-25)
25 lasers beam across Nob Hill and into the cathedral's historic Rose Window Sept. 21-25, 2026
Where to Go Apple Picking: Bay Area + Northern California Guide (2026)
Bay Area Favorites, Bay Area Updates, Fall, Outdoorsy, Road Trip
Where to Go Apple Picking: Bay Area + Northern California Guide (2026)
Peak apple-picking season in the Bay Area is September-October. Here's a list of five "U-Pick" farms within an easy drive of San Francisco for fall 2026
SF's "Flower Piano" Festival is Back September 10-20
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, San Francisco, Sponsored
SF's "Flower Piano" Festival is Back September 10-20
Golden Gate Park's Botanical Garden turns into an alfresco concert hall again for 2026 with the “Flower Piano Zoox Lounge” back for its 11th year.
San Francisco October Festivals & Street Fairs 2026
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San Francisco October Festivals & Street Fairs 2026
Here’s a round-up of October’s best events including Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, Fleet Week, Castro Street Fair & more
2026 Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Daily Lineup Announced (Oct. 2-4)
Brand New, Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Only in San Francisco, Parks & Beaches
2026 Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Daily Lineup Announced (Oct. 2-4)
SF's fav free festival in Golden Gate Park announces more 2026 artists, taking place October 2-4, 2026

Sunday, September 20

Flower Piano 2026: 12 Hidden Pianos in Golden Gate Park (Final Day)
Flower Piano 2026: 12 Hidden Pianos in Golden Gate Park (Final Day)

One of the most unique interactive music festivals in the Bay Area is back! Flower Piano returns for its 11th year with 11 days of music, 12 pianos, and 130 performances in the Botanical Garden, plus plenty of open play opportunities, family-friendly activities, and more ...

Blues, Brews & BBQ (Alameda)
Sunday, September 20 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP to be entered into prize drawings
| Washington Park (Alameda)
Blues, Brews & BBQ (Alameda)
Join us for a celebration of world-class Blues musicians, a myriad of local craft breweries, and smoking BBQ vendors. Celebrate the 9th Annual Blues, Brews & BBQ on Sunday, Sept. 20, from noon to 6 p.m. at Washington Park (740 Central Ave.) in Alameda. Presented by ...
“HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)
Sunday, September 20 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| Mesa Maguey
"HellaSecret" Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)

Secret pop-up comedy show at a new bar in Temescal in Oakland Get ready for the return of our “HellaSecret” comedy show in Oakland. A new series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a venue and you’ll ...

Plan Ahead

Oakland’s Free POC Comedy Night (Temescal)
Thursday, September 24 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm | Mesa Maguey
Oakland's Free POC Comedy Night (Temescal)

Diversity takes center stage at HellaFunny’s brand new “People of Color” Comedy Night in Oakland Welcome to Oakland’s newest comedy night, spotlighting the vibrant humor of People of Color! RSVP for Free Tickets Prepare for an evening of laughter as HellaFunny showcases handpicked talent that normally ...Every Thursday

SF Neo-Futurists “The Infinite Wrench” (30 Plays in 60 Minutes, every Fri & Sat)
Friday, September 25 – 9:00 pm | 447 Minna St.
SF Neo-Futurists “The Infinite Wrench” (30 Plays in 60 Minutes, every Fri & Sat)

See the show the SF Chronicle calls one of 22 San Francisco things everyone must do! 50 weekends a year, the critically-acclaimed San Francisco Neo-Futurists present The Infinite Wrench, an attempt to perform 30 bite-sized plays in a frantic race against the clock, in an ...

Free Sunday Comedy Night in Downtown SF
Free Sunday Comedy Night in Downtown 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. ...

Step Inside 1920s-30s Storybook Homes: Alameda Legacy Tour (2026)
Sunday, September 20 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: $40*
*Child Ticket $10
| Fernside Neighborhood, Alameda
Step Inside 1920s-30s Storybook Homes: Alameda Legacy Tour (2026)
Join us on the 2026 Alameda Legacy Home Tour! Support preservation and spend the day on a lovely island visiting the interiors of seven unique historic homes built from 1925 to 1936, an era in which “Storybook” homes influenced by trends in Hollywood were all ...
“Weekend Wellness” Sunday Fest 2026: Free Pilates, Yoga & Zumba (Thrive City)
Sunday, September 20 – 10:00 am - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Thrive City
"Weekend Wellness" Sunday Fest 2026: Free Pilates, Yoga & Zumba (Thrive City)
Weekend Wellness presented by Kaiser Permanente returns to Thrive City for a free Sunday morning event featuring Pilates, Zumba, and yoga classes by Vennu Yoga, as well as a farmer’s market with fresh produce. Activities are open to all ages and space is first-come, first-served. ...
SF’s Free “Sundays at the Beach” Tai Chi Day (Great Highway)
Sunday, September 20 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE | The Great Highway
SF's Free "Sundays at the Beach" Tai Chi Day (Great Highway)

Join us for Tai Chi this Sunday! 10am at Judah and Great Highway Park This monthly course is for beginners and experienced students of tai chi alike. Plus, coffee is on us at @javabeachsf after the course. As a reminder, Sundays at the Beach is ...Monthly

“Manny’s Neighborhood Trash Cleanup” w/ $1 Beer & Free Yoga Classes, Free Fries (SF)
Sunday, September 20 – 10:00 am - Ends at 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Sign up on this TogetherSF Mobilize page: https://www.mobilize.us/togethersf/event/444979/
| Manny’s
"Manny's Neighborhood Trash Cleanup" w/ $1 Beer & Free Yoga Classes, Free Fries (SF)

Tired? Sunday Funday. Wired? Sunday done-day. Make our neighborhood better, brunch with cool people (sorry not sorry, we’re biased), get deals to some fave local spots, and wrap it up before the Sunday Scaries hit with an easy hour of picking up trash around our ...Every Sunday

SF’s Muni Heritage Weekend 2026: Ride Rare Historic Vehicles (Sept. 19-20)
SF’s Muni Heritage Weekend 2026: Ride Rare Historic Vehicles (Sept. 19-20)

Step aboard San Francisco’s transit history at Muni Heritage Weekend, a two-day celebration featuring rare vintage streetcars, buses and cable cars, free rides, interactive exhibits, family activities and more at the San Francisco Railway Museum and Don Chee Way Plaza. San Francisco’s iconic transit system ...

35th Annual Fiesta on the Hill (Bernal Heights)
Sunday, September 20 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Bernal Heights Neighborhood Center
35th Annual Fiesta on the Hill (Bernal Heights)
Celebrate community, culture, and connection at the 35th Annual Fiesta on the Hill on Cortland Avenue in Bernal Heights. Celebrate 35 years of community, culture, and connection at the 35th Annual Fiesta on the Hill, presented by the Bernal Heights Neighborhood Center. As BHNC approaches 50 ...
69th Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival (Sept. 19-20)
69th Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival (Sept. 19-20)

The Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival, one of Northern California’s most beloved outdoor arts traditions, returns to Old Mill Park beneath the towering redwoods on September 19 and 20, 2026, celebrating its 69th annual event with a vibrant weekend of fine art, live music, family programming, and community ...

SF’s Alta Plaza Park Tennis Courts are Back: Reopening Celebration (SF)
Sunday, September 20 – 10:00 am - Ends at 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Alta Plaza Park Tennis Courts
SF's Alta Plaza Park Tennis Courts are Back: Reopening Celebration (SF)
Friends of Alta Plaza Park, San Franciscans for Sports and Recreation, and San Francisco Recreation and Park will celebrate the resurfacing of Alta Plaza Park’s tennis courts. The event includes tennis activities, foam-tip archery, refreshments, family activities, special guest speakers, and a ceremonial unveiling of ...
2026 San Francisco Greek Festival (Sept. 18-20)
Sunday, September 20 – 11:00 am - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Annunciation Cathedral
2026 San Francisco Greek Festival (Sept. 18-20)

The 75th Annual San Francisco Greek Food Festival, “A Journey of Greek Culture,” returns to the Mission District September 18-20, 2026, bringing three days of homemade Greek food, traditional dancing, live music, and community celebration to Annunciation Cathedral. Come hungry for Greek favorites including gemista, ...

Free Japanese Block Party (Nisei + Bar Iris) on Polk
Sunday, September 20 – 11:00 am - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*You can purchase food and drinks at the event
| Nisei
Free Japanese Block Party (Nisei + Bar Iris) on Polk
Chef David Yoshimura’s Nisei and Bar Iris will close down Polk Street between Green & Union for a full day of festival-style games, Japanese street food, and a small market, running 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM. What started as a way to celebrate the restaurant’s own ...
SF’s Chinatown “Autumn Moon Festival”: Dumpling Contest & White Crane Dragon Parade
Sunday, September 20 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Chinatown
SF's Chinatown "Autumn Moon Festival": Dumpling Contest & White Crane Dragon Parade

Get ready for the 36th Annual San Francisco Chinatown Autumn Moon Festival, returning to Chinatown on Saturday, September 19, and Sunday, September 20, 2026, from 11am to 5pm. The free two-day celebration takes over Grant Avenue between California and Broadway, with food vendors, mooncakes, kids ...

Free “Berkeley Old Time Music” Festival in the Park (+ Free Ashkenaz Workshops)
Sunday, September 20 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Many events free. Workshops are free with optional $25 donation. Ticketed concerts and dances are $20–$44.
| All Over Berkeley
Free "Berkeley Old Time Music" Festival in the Park (+ Free Ashkenaz Workshops)

The Berkeley Old Time Music Convention returns September 16-20, 2026, for its 23rd annual festival with five days of old-time music, dancing, workshops, open jams, and concerts at venues across Berkeley. The event features acclaimed local and national musicians, free daytime programs at Berkeley Central ...

47th Annual Haight Ashbury Street Fair 2026
Sunday, September 20 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Haight Ashbury
47th Annual Haight Ashbury Street Fair 2026
The annual Haight Ashbury Street Fair brings thousands of people to Haight Street between Stanyan and Masonic to shop over 200 outdoor vendors including food, green businesses, local artists, clothing, crafts, non-profits and more. 2026 Haight Ashbury Street Fair Sunday, September 20, 2026 | 11 am to 5:30 ...
Berkeley Jam 2026: Free Juggling & Circus Arts Festival (Willard Park)
Sunday, September 20 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Willard Park
Berkeley Jam 2026: Free Juggling & Circus Arts Festival (Willard Park)
The 2026 Berkeley Jam is a free, all-ages juggling and circus arts festival held at Willard Park in Berkeley. The event features workshops, skill shares, open jams, games, and a homemade jam tasting contest. Attendees of all skill levels are invited to participate in juggling, ...
Vans / FTC40 Skate Contest at Haight St. Fair (SF)
Sunday, September 20 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Haight Street Fair
Vans / FTC40 Skate Contest at Haight St. Fair (SF)
FTC40 Skate Contest takes place during the Haight Street Fair with best trick divisions for youth, beginner, intermediate, advanced, and open skaters. The contest includes different obstacles and prizes. Original Event Description: _🏆 FTC40 SKATE CONTEST 🏆 Sunday September 20th from 11AM—5PM In celebration of FTC40, we will be ...
“Lindy in the Park” Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)
Sunday, September 20 – 11:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Weather permitting (rain cancels)
| JFK Drive Lindy Hop Spot
"Lindy in the Park" Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)

Get ready to swing in Golden Gate Park every sunny Sunday at “Lindy in the Park,” a weekly free event near the de Young Museum, when the streets of Golden Gate Park are closed to traffic and the dancers take over. This in person event resumed ...Every Sunday

45th Annual “Comedy Day” Free Festival in Golden Gate Park (SF)
Sunday, September 20 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No cost to attend
| Golden Gate Park (Robin Williams Meadow)
45th Annual "Comedy Day" Free Festival in Golden Gate Park (SF)
The 45th Annual Comedy Day is Sunday September 20, 2026. Starts at noon and goes to 5pm. Over 50 comedians will be performing; some are just starting their careers, others are national headliners. Performers for this years’ show can be found on our website: comedyday.org There ...
“Free Oakland Up” Market: Shop for Free Treasures (Every Friday-Sunday)
"Free Oakland Up" Market: Shop for Free Treasures (Every Friday-Sunday)

Free Oakland UP, a Social Practice Project by Jocelyn Meggait, is open Fridays through Sundays from 12–4 PM, offering free materials for art, collage, and junk journals such as ephemera, electronics parts, books, and household goods. Outdoor items are entirely free to take (just don’t ...Every Sunday

San Francisco Armenian Food Festival 2026 (Sept. 18-20)
Sunday, September 20 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: $5*
*Children under 5 free. Sunday is free admission for all.
| 825 Brotherhood Way
San Francisco Armenian Food Festival 2026 (Sept. 18-20)

Celebrate 69 years of Armenian culture at the SF Armenian Food Festival, featuring authentic Armenian cuisine, live music, folk dancing, artisan booths, kids zone, and cultural performances. Hosted at 825 Brotherhood Way, the event spans three days with $5 admission on Friday and Saturday (children ...

Free LGBTQ+ Big Band Jazz Concert in Golden Gate Park (AIDS Memorial Grove)
Sunday, September 20 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 2:30 pm | Cost: FREE | National AIDS Memorial Grove
Free LGBTQ+ Big Band Jazz Concert in Golden Gate Park (AIDS Memorial Grove)
Grab a picnic and join LGBTQ+ big band The Super Super for an afternoon of big band jazz in the beautiful National AIDS Memorial Grove. Going beyond the traditional jazz canon, this concert features a variety of styles and composers including Hugh Masekela and Abdullah ...
SF’s 2026 “Comedy Day” Festival in the Park w/ 50+ Comics (Golden Gate Park)
Sunday, September 20 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Robin Williams Meadow (Sharon Meadow)
SF's 2026 "Comedy Day" Festival in the Park w/ 50+ Comics (Golden Gate Park)
San Francisco’s original, longest-running, free, outdoor comedy concert in the world, Comedy Day in the Park is back to celebrate its 45th anniversary. If you like lounging in the park, laughing your ass off, then Comedy Day might be the best way for you to spend a ...
Golden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party (SF)
Sunday, September 20 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Skatin' Place
Golden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party (SF)

There is a place in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park that is heaven for Bay Area inline skaters and roller skaters who like to boogie to the funky beat on wheels. The Godfather of Skate brings his mobile DJ unit and plays groovy tunes for ...Every Sunday

Golden Gate Park Band’s Symphony in the Park”: Irish Celebration
Sunday, September 20 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 2:45 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are welcome.
| Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)
Golden Gate Park Band's Symphony in the Park": Irish Celebration

The Golden Gate Park Band presents its 144th season in Golden Gate Park’s music concourse. That’s right, this 30-piece symphony has been playing free concerts in Golden Gate Park since 1882. For 2026, the Golden Gate Park Band performs free weekly concerts most Sundays at 1 pm. ...Every Sunday

SF’s Massive Free “Poolside Daytime Disco” DJ Party (Union Square)
Sunday, September 20 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Union Square Plaza
SF’s Massive Free “Poolside Daytime Disco” DJ Party (Union Square)
Union Square is turning into a giant outdoor dance floor for a free afternoon of Daytime Disco, the sunny dance party from Poolside, on Sunday, September 20. RSVP Poolside will perform live from 1-5 pm, joined by special electronic guests for an afternoon of breezy beats ...
SF’s Free “Opera Day” Outdoor Concert w/ 13 Opera Companies (Transamerica Redwood Park)
Sunday, September 20 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Advance registration via Eventbrite required.
| Redwood Park at Transamerica Pyramid Center
SF's Free "Opera Day" Outdoor Concert w/ 13 Opera Companies (Transamerica Redwood Park)
Thirteen Bay Area opera companies present a free outdoor concert at Redwood Park, located at the base of San Francisco’s Transamerica Pyramid Center. The event features curated performances spanning three centuries of opera, with Bay Area composer Carla Lucero serving as emcee. Attendees must register ...
Free Shakespeare in the Park 2026 at SF’s Sue Bierman Park (Sept. 19-27)
Sunday, September 20 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 3:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Sue Bierman Park
Free Shakespeare in the Park 2026 at SF's Sue Bierman Park (Sept. 19-27)

Free Shakespeare in the Park 2026: “Antony and Cleopatra” (July 25-Sept. 27) July 25-September 27, 2026 Cupertino, Redwood City & San Francisco FREE – No tickets required Free Shakespeare in the Park returns for its 44th season with Antony and Cleopatra, bringing free outdoor theater ...