SF's "Fleet Week" 2026 Air Show + Full Schedule (Oct. 4-12)
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates
SF's "Fleet Week" 2026 Air Show + Full Schedule (Oct. 4-12)
The full air show schedule and details as Fleet Week 2026 takes over San Francisco
Bay Area's Best Pumpkin Patches for 2026
Bay Area Favorites, Fun & Games, Halloween
Bay Area's Best Pumpkin Patches for 2026
Where to pick your own pumpkins with fun fall activities this Fall 2026
Free Museum Days in San Francisco + Bay Area (2026)
Get Out: Events, Museums / Cultural Institutions
Free Museum Days in San Francisco + Bay Area (2026)
Our guide to the best free monthly museum days in the Bay Area for 2026
Uniqlo Returns to Downtown SF After 5 Years
Block Party, Brand New, Downtown San Francisco
Uniqlo Returns to Downtown SF After 5 Years
The old "Old Navy" flagship at Market and 4th welcomes Uniqlo on October 9th for its grand opening with a huge free street festival.
SF Opera Hosts Rare Costume Sale "Treasure Hunt" for Halloween
Artsy Fartsy, Halloween
SF Opera Hosts Rare Costume Sale "Treasure Hunt" for Halloween
A rare chance to shop for epic Halloween costumes like Victorian gowns, dramatic capes and fantasy finds in Burlingame, Oct. 17-18.

Sunday, October 11

Fleet Week at PIER 39 (Oct. 7-11)
Sunday, October 11 – 10:00 am - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Pier 39
Fleet Week at PIER 39 (Oct. 7-11)

Did you know that PIER 39 is THE place to experience the Fleet Week action? Enjoy live music from military and local bands backed by front-row views of the Bay, spectacular ship sightings, and unforgettable aerial performances overhead. From the Parade of Ships to the ...

“HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)
Sunday, October 11 – 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 ...

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. ...

Plan Ahead

SF Neo-Futurists “The Infinite Wrench” (30 Plays in 60 Minutes, every Fri & Sat)
Friday, October 16 – 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 ...

$5 Off: “The Confessional” SF’s Wild “Sins & Secrets” Improv Comedy Show
Friday, October 16 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Endgames Improv Theater & Bar (SF)
$5 Off: "The Confessional" SF's Wild "Sins & Secrets" Improv Comedy Show

From the mild to the wild, all of us have guilty pleasures, moments of being bad, and the down right awful. Audiences submit written sins and secrets, and we weave a fully improvised comedy show. Don’t worry, it’s anonymous. No one will know about the ...

The Bay’s Huge “626 Night Market” w/ 200+ Food & Shopping Stalls | 2026
Sunday, October 11 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: $8*
*$8 tickets available online only. Children 5 & under are free.
| Alameda County Fairgrounds
The Bay's Huge "626 Night Market" w/ 200+ Food & Shopping Stalls | 2026

Everything tastes better at night. Bring family and friends to eat all your favorite snacks at the 15th season of 626 Night Market (formerly known as the NorCal Night Market). Inspired by the famous open-air nighttime bazaars of Asia, this iconic Californian festival, named after ...

SF’s Fleet Week 2026: Band of Golden West (Pier 39)
Sunday, October 11 – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Pier 39
SF's Fleet Week 2026: Band of Golden West (Pier 39)

Look up in the sky when you hear the roaring of jet engines and head down to SF’s northern waterfront for San Francisco’s annual Fleet Week air show and festival. San Francisco Fleet Week returns October 4-12, 2026, bringing more than a full week of ...

Monday, October 12

SF’s Indigenous Peoples Day at Yerba Buena Gardens
Monday, October 12 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Gardens (Esplanade)
SF's Indigenous Peoples Day at Yerba Buena Gardens
Indigenous Peoples Day Mon, Oct 12 | 12:00pm – 4:00pm Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens Mission St. between 3rd & 4th Sts. San Francisco, CA Join us in celebration of San Francisco Indigenous Peoples Day with a magnificent profusion of Native American art, music and vendors. The event highlights the ...
SF’s Indigenous Peoples Day at Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026
Monday, October 12 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
SF’s Indigenous Peoples Day at Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026

The 2026 Yerba Buena Gardens Festival hosts a full lineup of free outdoor music, theater, circus, dance, poetry, and children’s programs. The Festival opens on Saturday, May 9, 2026 with Hermán Olivera y Orquesta Taíno to kick off its 26th season. The Festival features over 100 free ...

Oakland’s Free “Town Biz” Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue)
Monday, October 12 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Food/drink for purchase
| Mesa Maguey
Oakland’s Free "Town Biz" Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue)

Get ready for TownBiz Comedy Night in Oakland’s Temescal neighborhood—a celebration of Oakland comedy and culture with a series of pop-up live shows across the Bay by HellaFunny. This HellaFunny comedy night takes place at the just-opened Mesa Maguey, an upscale agave bar and Oaxcacan restaurant that’s a perfect date-night ...Every Monday

Free SF Comedy Show “Hayes Valley Comedy Night” at The Function (Every Monday)
Free SF Comedy Show "Hayes Valley Comedy Night" at The Function (Every Monday)

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. ...

Alcatraz’s Sunrise Gathering for Indigenous Peoples’ Day (2026)
Monday, October 12 – 4:15 am - Ends at 8:00 am | Cost: $12*
*Event is free, but boat tickets are $12 for adults. Free for children under 5.
| Alcatraz Island
Alcatraz's Sunrise Gathering for Indigenous Peoples' Day (2026)

The Indigenous Peoples’ Day Sunrise Gathering on October 12 and November 26, 2026 are organized by the International Indian Treaty Council commemorating the 1969-71 occupation of Alcatraz by the Indians of All Tribes. These are one-day events and not the standard Alcatraz Island tour; all ...

SF’s Giant “R-Evolution” Sculpture Final Day / Tear Down (Embarcadero Plaza)
Monday, October 12 – All Day | Cost: FREE | Embarcadero Plaza
SF's Giant "R-Evolution" Sculpture Final Day / Tear Down (Embarcadero Plaza)

After a year and a half, Celebrate Marco Cochrane’s  45-ft “R-Evolution” naked sculpture with live performances, music & a dance party at Embarcadero Plaza on October 2, 2026 from 05:30 PM – 08:00 PM A Final Celebration at Marco Cochrane’s R-Evolution, presented by Big Art Loop After gracing ...

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 Monday

Tuesday, October 13

Oakland’s “Mezcal & Mole” Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)
Tuesday, October 13 – 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

Free SF “Hayes Valley Comedy Night” at The Function (Every Tuesday)
Free SF "Hayes Valley Comedy Night" at The Function (Every Tuesday)

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. ...

$1 Margaritas & “Disco Taco Tuesday” at Underdogs (SoMa)
Tuesday, October 13 – 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

San Francisco Botanical Garden’s Free Day (2nd Tuesdays)
San Francisco Botanical Garden's Free Day (2nd Tuesdays)

The San Francisco Botanical Garden is one of the most diverse gardens in the world. A unique urban oasis, the garden is a living museum within Golden Gate Park, offering 55 acres of both landscaped gardens and open spaces, and showcasing over 9,000 different kinds ...Monthly

SF’s Free Concerts & Food Trucks: “Civic Center Soundtrack” (Every Tue/Thu)
Tuesday, October 13 – 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 ...

SF’s “Circus By The Bay” Night: History Panel + Wild Live Acts (Fort Mason)
Tuesday, October 13 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free "Community Supported" Tickets Available. Otherwise tickets start at $15
| Cowell Theater, Pier 2/Gateway Pavilion, FMCAC
SF's "Circus By The Bay" Night: History Panel + Wild Live Acts (Fort Mason)
Cowell Theater hosts a panel conversation and live performances exploring San Francisco’s new American circus movement. Pickle Family Circus and New Pickle Circus veterans Gypsy Snider, Shana Carroll, Jeff Raz, and Tandy Beal will discuss the scene’s history, alongside archival photos and video and performances ...
$6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose
Tuesday, October 13 – 8:30 pm - Ends at 11:59 pm | Cost: $6*
*$6 for adults on Tuesday nights. Kids are $2
| Solano 2 Drive In
$6 Drive-In Movie Night 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, October 14

Westbrae Pumpkin Patch 2026 in North Berkeley (Sept. 18 – Oct. 31)
Wednesday, October 14 – 9:30 am - Ends at 5:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to browse, pumpkins $5-35 to purchase
| Westbrae Nursery
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)
Wednesday, October 14 – 10:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: *
*RSVP required
| Oakstop
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, ...
$1 Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina (SoMa)
Wednesday, October 14 – 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

Reimagining Local News: From the Ground Up with Tiny News Collective
Wednesday, October 14 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| KALW - The People's Studio
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 ...
The Science Scoop: Women’s Health Breakthroughs w/ UCSF Professor (SF)
Wednesday, October 14 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*This is a FREE lecture open to the general public, and all are welcome. No tickets or registration needed.
| Byers Auditorium, Genentech Hall
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 ...
Free “Trivia ’66” Night (Mill Valley)
Wednesday, October 14 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free. Registration required. Each team member should register separately.
| Mill Valley Public Library
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 Bilingual U.S. Citizenship Trivia Game (Excelsior Library)
Wednesday, October 14 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Excelsior Branch Library
Free Bilingual U.S. Citizenship Trivia Game (Excelsior 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 ...
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
Free "Get Stuff Done" Night: Tackle Your To-Do List (SF Main Library)
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 “Wonder” Workshop w/ SF Magician Andrew Evans (SF Main Library)
Wednesday, October 14 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free
| San Francisco Main Library, Koret Auditorium
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 ...