Mexican Navy 297-Foot "Tall Ship" Visits SF & Sails Under Golden Gate Bridge
Celebrations, Downtown San Francisco
Mexican Navy 297-Foot "Tall Ship" Visits SF & Sails Under Golden Gate Bridge
After sailing under Golden Gate Bridge on Wednesday, there are four days of free ship tours Sept. 23-26
Massive 200-Foot “Grass Painting” Coming to SF’s Yerba Buena Gardens
Artsy Fartsy
Massive 200-Foot “Grass Painting” Coming to SF’s Yerba Buena Gardens
After stops in Paris and Berlin, "Beyond Walls" comes to SF October 5-7. Watch it take shape on the Great Lawn, then see it before it fades away.
Grace Cathedral's Free Laser Light Show Is Back (Sept. 21-25)
Artsy Fartsy, Wow
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
San Francisco October Festivals & Street Fairs 2026
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Get Out: Events
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

Tuesday, September 22

Oakland’s “Mezcal & Mole” Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)
Tuesday, September 22 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Food/drink for purchase
| Mesa Maguey
Oakland's "Mezcal & Mole" Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)

Get ready for the return of HellaFunny comedy night to Temescal with a series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. This HellaFunny comedy show takes place at the just-opened Mesa Maguey, an upscale agave bar and Oaxcacan restaurant that’s a perfect date-night spot with lots ...Every Tuesday

$1 Margaritas & “Disco Taco Tuesday” at Underdogs (SoMa)
Tuesday, September 22 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No admission charge
| Underdogs Cantina
$1 Margaritas & "Disco Taco Tuesday" at Underdogs (SoMa)

Join us for a Disco Taco Tuesday at Underdogs Cantina with $1 MARGARITAS from 7:30pm – 8pm! $1 Margs & Disco Taco Tuesday at 7:30pm Underdogs Cantina, 128 King St. (Across from ballpark), SF FREE (No Cover) $1 MARGARITAS from 7:30pm – 8:00pm ...Every Tuesday

SF’s Final Night of Summer: Free Comedy Night (Downtown SF)
SF's Final Night of Summer: Free Comedy Night (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. ...

Plan Ahead

$5 Off: “The Ritual” Comedy Show in The Mission (SF)
Friday, September 25 – 10:15 pm - Ends at 11:15 pm | Endgames Improv Theater & Bar (SF)
$5 Off: “The Ritual” Comedy Show in The Mission (SF)

Once a week, in the late hours of what used to be “not considered late,” a group of degenerates and misfits gather to perform a seance unlike anything seen before. So comically evil that you may get sick to your stomach. The Ritual will be ...Every Friday

Dolly Parton Day 2026: Free Outdoor Fest at Union Square (SF)
Friday, September 25 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Union Square Park
Dolly Parton Day 2026: Free Outdoor Fest at Union Square (SF)
Dolly Day is a community-organized day of recognition, honoring the life of Dolly Parton with the intention to make it an annual event in San Francisco. The September 25th San Francisco event brings together music, generosity, and glam in a free, public gathering open to fans ...
San Francisco’s Final Day of Summer 2026 (Sept. 22)
Tuesday, September 22 – All Day | Cost: FREE | All Over San Francisco
San Francisco's Final Day of Summer 2026 (Sept. 22)
Get ready to say goodbye to summer. Tuesday, September 22, 2026, marks the Autumnal Equinox, when summer officially gives way to fall in the Northern Hemisphere. The equinox arrives in San Francisco at 5:05 PM, so Tuesday is the last day of astronomical summer. Even though ...
Last Night of Summer 2026: Ocean Beach Bonfire (SF)
Tuesday, September 22 – 6:00 am - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Fire rings are first come, first serve
| Ocean Beach Fire Pits
Last Night of Summer 2026: Ocean Beach Bonfire (SF)

For the first time in four months, it’s finally legal again to have a bonfire at Ocean Beach. During the “No Burn” Season (which runs from November 1 to the end of February), bonfires are not allowed, but starting March 1, 2026, bonfires are back ...

Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2026 Full Schedule Released
Tuesday, September 22 – All Day | Cost: FREE | Hellman Hollow
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2026 Full Schedule Released

Hardly Strictly Bluegrass is one of the largest, free-est and beloved music festivals in the country. Be one of over 750,000 attendees over the three-day musical extravaganza in beautiful Golden Gate Park. Save the date as Hardly Strictly Bluegrass makes its return for 2026. Full ...

SF’s Free Concerts & Food Trucks: “Civic Center Soundtrack” (Every Tue/Thu)
Tuesday, September 22 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Fulton Plaza
SF's Free Concerts & Food Trucks: "Civic Center Soundtrack" (Every Tue/Thu)

San Francisco’s free lunchtime concert series is back. The Civic Center Soundtrack returns for its third season starting Tuesday, April 14, 2026, bringing live music to Fulton Plaza twice a week through October. Concerts take place Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12 pm to 3 pm ...

LTF Fiesta de Oportunidades: Career, Business & Entrepreneurship Fair
Tuesday, September 22 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free Admission with RSVP
| SF Latino Task Force
LTF Fiesta de Oportunidades: Career, Business & Entrepreneurship Fair
Join the Latino Task Force for the Fiesta de Oportunidades: Career, Business & Entrepreneurship Fair on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, from 12:00–4:00 PM in San Francisco. Connect with local employers, explore job and career opportunities, learn about workers’ rights, and discover resources to support your next ...
SF Politics 101
Tuesday, September 22 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | SPUR Urban Center (SF)
SF Politics 101
Why are San Francisco politics so chaotic and confusing? Find out with SF Politics 101 by Joel Engardio. ​Joel promises the hour will be as fun as your favorite Netflix show. Tuesday September 22 6pm SPUR Urban Center 654 Mission (near Montgomery BART station) RSVP: https://luma.com/g92nd1ys SF Politics 101 is an entertaining look ...
Inkitt CandyJar x Love Potion Library: Free Movie Screening (SF)
Tuesday, September 22 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*screening is free with light snacks included, any alcohol will need to be purchased
| Love Potion Library
Inkitt CandyJar x Love Potion Library: Free Movie Screening (SF)
Join Inkitt CandyJar x Love Potion Library in SF for – A special free screening of new show I Was A Bitch starring Olivia Rose Williams & Carter Harvey, based on the Inkitt Galatea bestselling novel by Emily Ruben. – DIY Candy bar – Drinks -Surprise raffle Doors open at ...
Free Outdoor Bird Ensemble + Sunset Bell Ringing 2026 (Berkeley)
Tuesday, September 22 – 6:15 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No formal seating: sit on the stone steps, stand, wander, or bring a blanket/chair
| Live Oak Park
Free Outdoor Bird Ensemble + Sunset Bell Ringing 2026 (Berkeley)
ambient bird – live oak 2026 tuesday september 22 – 6:15pm live oak park: 1301 shattuck ave, berkeley location: near the creek, under the trees no formal seating: sit on the stone steps, stand, wander, bring a blanket or chair sfSOUND musicians join the bird ensemble in an outdoor fall equinox performance ...
Bob Ross Night: Bingo and Lookalike Contest
Tuesday, September 22 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: $30.10 | The Commons at KQED
Bob Ross Night: Bingo and Lookalike Contest
Join drag performers VERA! and Dulce de Leche as they bring the energy of happy little trees to KQED Live’s Bob Ross Night: Bingo and Lookalike contest! Come dressed in your best Bob Ross-inspired look and get ready for a game night filled with classic ...
Bay Area Politics: Follow the Money (KALW + Mission Local)
Tuesday, September 22 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Donations Welcome
| KALW
Bay Area Politics: Follow the Money (KALW + Mission Local)
Join KALW & Mission Local for a deep dive looking at the people, organizations, interests, and dollars influencing local politics. Mission Local ‘s Joe Eskenazi and Kelly Waldron join KALW’s Ben Trefny to pull back the curtain on the money shaping local political life. We’ll look ...
SF’s Grace Cathedral’s “Rose Window” Laser Light Show (Sept. 21-25)
Tuesday, September 22 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 12:00 am | Cost: FREE | Grace Cathedral
SF's Grace Cathedral's "Rose Window" Laser Light Show (Sept. 21-25)

For five nights this September, San Francisco’s Grace Cathedral will get a seriously dramatic nighttime makeover. Grace Window returns to Nob Hill September 21-25, 2026, sending 25 laser beams from the roof of The Fairmont San Francisco across the neighborhood and directly into all 25 ...

Final Night of Summer: Sunset Dunes Walk w/ Ocean Views
Tuesday, September 22 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
| Octavius Octopus Statue
Final Night of Summer: Sunset Dunes Walk w/ Ocean Views
Join Latino Outdoors for a free, easy sunset night walk at Sunset Dunes in San Francisco. The walk follows a flat, paved trail along a repurposed stretch of Highway 1, offering ocean views, hammocks, and kid play areas. Meet at the Octavius Octopus Statue near ...
Final $6 Drive-In Movie Night of the Summer in Concord & San Jose
Tuesday, September 22 – 8:30 pm - Ends at 11:59 pm | Cost: $6*
*$6 for adults on Tuesday nights. Kids are $2
| Solano 2 Drive In
Final $6 Drive-In Movie Night of the Summer in Concord & San Jose

One of the most socially-distant ways to have fun, The West Wind Drive-In theaters in both San Jose and Concord are open for good old-fashioned drive-in movie fun. West Wind Drive In Locations Solano Drive-In – 1611 Solano Way, Concord Capitol Drive-In – 3630 Hillcap ...Every Tuesday

Wednesday, September 23

$1 Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina (SoMa)
Wednesday, September 23 – 4:30 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No admission charge. Wings are $1 each.
| Underdogs Cantina
$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

FREE Comedy Night (Every Wednesday) at The Function (SF)
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. ...

Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)
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

Mexican Navy 297-Foot “Tall Ship” Sails Under Golden Gate Bridge + Free Tours (Sept. 23-26)
Wednesday, September 23 – 9:30 am - Ends at 3:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free tours available to public Sept. 23-26 at Pier 15-17 subject to availablity
| Pier 15-17 (San Francisco)
Mexican Navy 297-Foot "Tall Ship" Sails Under Golden Gate Bridge + Free Tours (Sept. 23-26)

If you’ve ever wanted to see a tall ship sail into San Francisco Bay, set an alarm for Wednesday, September 23, 2026. The Mexican Navy’s Cuauhtémoc, with its towering masts and web of rigging, is expected to pass beneath the Golden Gate Bridge around 9:30 ...

Jack White Reads Poetry + Book Signing at SF’s Historic “City Lights” Bookstore (North Beach)
Jack White Reads Poetry + Book Signing at SF's Historic "City Lights" Bookstore (North Beach)
Jack White will appear at City Lights for a poetry reading, conversation with City Lights Events Director Peter Maravelis, and signing for Jack White Collected Lyrics and Selected Writing. The anthology, edited by Ben Blackwell, collects lyrics from White’s solo work, The White Stripes, The ...
West Portal Merchant Walk 2026 (Discover Bookstores, Coffee Shops + Local Gems)
Wednesday, September 23 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Space is limited so register today!
| Meet at Tri Counties Bank
West Portal Merchant Walk 2026 (Discover Bookstores, Coffee Shops + Local Gems)
Join us for our West Portal Merchant Walk! Since the Twin Peaks Tunnel opened in 1918, connecting the area to the rest of San Francisco, West Portal has developed a tight-knit commercial corridor defined by independent shops and neighborhood restaurants with deep roots in the community. ...
Bisexual Visibility Day with The Buds at El Rio (SF)
Wednesday, September 23 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Please tell the door person you're there to see The Buds.
| El Rio
Bisexual Visibility Day with The Buds at El Rio (SF)
For years, The Buds have carried on a not-so-secret love affair with El Rio. And in September, we’re coming back to garden-rock the patio on Bisexual Visibility Day! Two of the band’s members are bisexual; bonus points if you can figure out who we are. Bring ...
San Francisco Unified School District Board of Education Candidate Forum
Wednesday, September 23 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| San Francisco Public Library, Koret Auditorium
San Francisco Unified School District Board of Education Candidate Forum
Your voice. Your vote. Our community’s future. The race for San Francisco Unified School District Board of Education is on — and this forum gives you the chance to hear directly from the people asking for your vote. This is a candidate forum, not a debate. SFUSD ...
SF’s Grace Cathedral’s “Rose Window” Laser Light Show (Sept. 21-25)
Wednesday, September 23 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 12:00 am | Cost: FREE | Grace Cathedral
SF's Grace Cathedral's "Rose Window" Laser Light Show (Sept. 21-25)

For five nights this September, San Francisco’s Grace Cathedral will get a seriously dramatic nighttime makeover. Grace Window returns to Nob Hill September 21-25, 2026, sending 25 laser beams from the roof of The Fairmont San Francisco across the neighborhood and directly into all 25 ...

Thursday, September 24

Oakland’s Free POC Comedy Night (Temescal)
Thursday, September 24 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| 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

Flight Club: Adult Flight Night for Ages 18+ at “House of Air” Trampoline Park (SF)
Thursday, September 24 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: $20*
*Pricing is Per Hour, House of Air Grip Socks are required to jump.
| House of Air
Flight Club: Adult Flight Night for Ages 18+ at "House of Air" Trampoline Park (SF)

Take full advantage of our 70+ trampolines — without the worry of running into (or launching) a 9 year old! Flight Club is House of Air’s exclusive 18+ takeover where the only thing flying through the air is you. Flight Club: Adult Flight NightWednesday & ...Every Thursday

Free HellaFunny Thursday Comedy Night (Downtown SF)
Free HellaFunny Thursday Comedy Night (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. ...

Arcade Karaoke: SF’s Wild New Thursday Night Party + $3 Shots (SF)
Thursday, September 24 – 9:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. - 21+
| The Function
Arcade Karaoke: SF's Wild New Thursday Night Party + $3 Shots (SF)

Sing, shred & game all night. Live band setup, 1000+ songs, Guitar Hero & more. Happy Hour all night + Crazy Hour $3 shots 🎤 Arcade Karaoke Thursdays – You’ve Never Done Karaoke Like This Before! Thursdays starting May 21 | 9PM until close Karaoke, ...Every Thursday

Mexican Navy 297-Foot “Tall Ship” Rare Visit to SF + Free Tours (Sept. 23-26)
Thursday, September 24 – 10:00 am - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free tours available to public Sept. 23-26 at Pier 15-17 subject to availablity
| Pier 15-17 (San Francisco)
Mexican Navy 297-Foot "Tall Ship" Rare Visit to SF + Free Tours (Sept. 23-26)

If you’ve ever wanted to see a tall ship sail into San Francisco Bay, set an alarm for Wednesday, September 23, 2026. The Mexican Navy’s Cuauhtémoc, with its towering masts and web of rigging, is expected to pass beneath the Golden Gate Bridge around 9:30 ...