San Francisco's Fall Festivals & Street Fairs (2023)
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco
San Francisco's Fall Festivals & Street Fairs (2023)
All the 2023 dates for 40+ of SF's most fun fall festivals and street fairs including Fleet Week, Opera in the Park, Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, Autumn Moon Festival and more.
San Francisco October Festivals & Street Fairs
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Get Out: Events
San Francisco October Festivals & Street Fairs
Here's a complete list of a big month of free fairs and festivals in San Francisco.
SF's Massive New Rooftop Restaurant Above Union Square Opens in October
Brand New, Eat & Drink, Outdoor Dining, San Francisco
SF's Massive New Rooftop Restaurant Above Union Square Opens in October
Chotto Matte's Nikkei-style restaurant is coming to SF with a 3,900 sqft wraparound terrace, open-air dining and sweeping views
SF's Huge "TreasureFest" Returns to Treasure Island in 2024
Artsy Fartsy, Bay Area Favorites, Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco, Things to Do
SF's Huge "TreasureFest" Returns to Treasure Island in 2024
One of SF's biggest monthly festivals is back on Treasure Island nearly 20,000 people a weekend taking over 6 blocks
SF's Union Square Ice Rink is Back for 2023-24 (Nov. 1 - Jan. 15)
Fairs & Festivals, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco
SF's Union Square Ice Rink is Back for 2023-24 (Nov. 1 - Jan. 15)
San Francisco's only outdoor ice skate rink returns for the holidays with 60 minute sessions, tons of special events and free skate lessons on weekends

Tuesday, September 26

Win Tix: The 1975 “Still … At Their Very Best” North America Tour (2023)
Tuesday, September 26 – 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*WIN
| Golden 1 Center

English pop rock band, The 1975 comes to Sacramento and San Jose this fall for their “Still … At Their Very Best” North America Tour! The 1975 was formed in 2002 consisting of Matty Healy, Adam Hann, Ross MacDonald, and George Daniel. The band has ...

FREE TIX: HellaFunny’s Brand New North Beach Comedy Blast (Opening Night)
Tuesday, September 26 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with code FUNCHEAP (limited tickets)
| Tope Lounge
FREE TIX: HellaFunny's Brand New North Beach Comedy Blast (Opening Night)

After a two-month remodel, Tope Lounge in North Beach has finally reopened and is kicking off with a brand new HellaFunny comedy night on Tuesdays w/ $2 off all specialty cocktails and wine plus a great lineup of comics who you’ll regularly see at Cobbs, Punchline, SF Sketchfest and ...Every Tuesday

SF’s Iconic Punchline Comedy Club: Secret Guest List (Sept. 26)
SF’s Iconic Punchline Comedy Club: Secret Guest List (Sept. 26)

Get ready for an awesome night of comedy at SF’s iconic Punchline Comedy Club. And you can get on our secret guest list. Secret Guest List: Punchline Free Comedy Nights Punchline Comedy Club, 444 Battery., SF FREE with RSVP (otherwise tickets are $18/$20). – Must ...

$6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose
Tuesday, September 26 – 8:30 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, September 27

“Pay What You Can” Wednesday at SF’s Museum of Craft and Design
Wednesday, September 27 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Pay What You Can. Visitors are welcome to pay what they can every Wednesday
| Museum of Craft and Design
"Pay What You Can" Wednesday at SF's Museum of Craft and Design

There’s no better time to visit the Museum of Craft and Design than on Pay What You Can Wednesday. MCD’s Pay What You Can Wednesday initiative strives to keep art accessible to all by giving visitors the opportunity to experience the latest exhibitions for whatever ...Every Wednesday

Comedy & Wings Night + “Wing Wednesday” $10 Specials (Oakland)
Comedy & Wings Night + "Wing Wednesday" $10 Specials (Oakland)

Spend your Wednesday nights with hella great Wing Wednesday specials, craft cocktails, an award-winning dinner menu (w/ tons of vegan options), plus Guatemalan Tamales are back and a special Wednesday Night HellaFunny comedy show! This show takes place in a hidden speakeasy bar in the back of ...Every Wednesday

40% Off Tix to the Stirring World Premiere of “Before the Sword” in SF
40% Off Tix to the Stirring World Premiere of "Before the Sword" in SF

A legend begins at New Conservatory Theatre Center with the stirring world premiere of Andrew Alty’s drama “Before the Sword” playing Sept. 15 – Oct. 15. “Before the Sword” World Premiere by Andrew Alty Sept. 15 – Oct. 15, 2023 New Conservatory Theatre Center, 25 ...

$59 Tix: “Unscripted” San Francisco 49ers Live at the Curran Theater (SF)
$59 Tix: "Unscripted" San Francisco 49ers Live at the Curran Theater (SF)
Join us for one-night-only featuring San Francisco 49ers legends Harris Barton, Dwight Hicks, Brent Jones, Ronnie Lott & Steve Young, in conversation with Olympic Gold Medalist and faithful 49er fan, Kristi Yamaguchi. Unscripted: The San Francisco 49ers Wednesday, September 27, 2023 | 7:30pm Curran Theater, 445 Geary St., ...
“HellaSecret” SF Outdoor Comedy Night & Secret Beer Garden (Marina)
Wednesday, September 27 – 8:00 pm | Cost: $10*
*Get $5 off Tickets - Early Bird tickets $10 adv w/ code FUNCHEAP (otherwise $15-20).There is a two drink minimum
| Secret Beer Garden in The Marina/Cow Hollow
"HellaSecret" SF Outdoor Comedy Night & Secret Beer Garden (Marina)

We’ve got a new covered secret beer garden to introduce you to for HellaSecret – a new series of pop-up live outdoor 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 ...Every Wednesday

“Visit Concord” Tourism Luncheon
"Visit Concord" Tourism Luncheon
Visit Concord invites you to our Tourism Luncheon & Recognition Ceremony on Wednesday, September 27 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Gratitude Coffee Bar. Join us in celebrating the success of tourism in Concord! Enjoy lunch, hear insights from tourism professionals, and enjoy the ambiance ...
Castro Farmers’ Market 2023 (Every Wednesday)
Wednesday, September 27 – 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Castro Farmers' Market
Castro Farmers' Market 2023 (Every Wednesday)

Welcome back your favorite farmers to the corner of Market and Noe Streets as they offer their amazing citrus, tasty root vegetables, honey, flowers, baked goods, and beautiful leafy greens.  Castro Farmers’ Market Every Wed., April 5 – November 15, 2023 | 3p-7p Castro Farmer’s ...Every Wednesday

Cardi Spelling Bee-Adult Spelling Bee (Oakland)
Wednesday, September 27 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to watch, $10 to compete
| Baba's House
Cardi Spelling Bee-Adult Spelling Bee (Oakland)
What’s the language of origin for Bodak Yellow? Can you use okauuuuuuuur in a sentence? Join us at Baba’s House for an adult spelling bee that’s dripping in finesse. It’s $10 to compete, and your entry fee goes $50 pot to the winner! Other competitors will ...

Thursday, September 28

Asian Art Museum’s $10 Thursday Nights (SF)
Asian Art Museum's $10 Thursday Nights (SF)

Looking for a great date night on the cheap? The Asian Art Museum is open until 8 pm on Thursdays and general admission is just $10 (that’s half-off). Plus Special exhibitions are now included with general admission tickets! You can spend an evening in their ...Every Thursday

“Whiskey & Wisdom” What the Economy Has in Store for SF (Founders & CFOs)
Thursday, September 28 – 5:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but ​This event is for Founders and Finance Team Members. Must apply and be accepted
| Secret Location (Near Oracle Park)
"Whiskey & Wisdom" What the Economy Has in Store for SF (Founders & CFOs)
​Join us for an extraordinary evening that combines the best of two worlds: the art of whiskey tasting and the science of economics. Start the night with a curated whiskey tasting session, where experts will guide you through the subtleties of various blends. Following this sensory ...
FREE: “Thirsty Thursday” Oakland Comedy Night w/ All-Night $5 Drink Specials
FREE: "Thirsty Thursday" Oakland Comedy Night w/ All-Night $5 Drink Specials

Get ready for our “HellaSecret” speakeasy comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up (and socially distant) 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 ...

40% Off Tix: San Francisco Playhouse’s “Nollywood Dreams” (Sept. 28-Nov. 4)
40% Off Tix: San Francisco Playhouse's "Nollywood Dreams" (Sept. 28-Nov. 4)

By the late ’90s, the Nigerian film industry was churning out more movies than Hollywood.. In Jocelyn Bioh’s uproarious play, Nollywood Dreams, a would-be star looks for her big break. Aspiring ingenue Ayamma yearns for the glitz and glamor of movie stardom, landing an audition ...

“Puff Puff Laugh” SF’s Cannabis Lounge Comedy Show
"Puff Puff Laugh" SF's Cannabis Lounge Comedy Show

Barbary Coast upholds a tradition of “higher” quality in San Francisco. For the first time ever, HellaFunny is taking over SF’s premier cannabis lounge, Barbary Coast, for a night of “Puff Puff Laugh.” That’s right… it’s the first comedy show in San Francisco where you can (legally ...Every Thursday

“Dining Out For Life” East Bay (2023)
"Dining Out For Life" East Bay (2023)
On Thursday, September 28th, join Project Open Hand for our 5th annual foodie event, Dining Out For Life East Bay. When you dine out at participating restaurants in Berkeley, Oakland, and Emeryville, a portion of your bill will go towards providing nutritious meals to those living ...
6th Annual “Toolapalooza” Tool Show, Belt Sander Drag Races + Free Hot Dogs (SF)
6th Annual "Toolapalooza" Tool Show, Belt Sander Drag Races + Free Hot Dogs (SF)
Enjoy Center Hardware’s 6th annual power tool show with over 20 vendors on-site demoing their tool lines and much more. Free hot dogs, swag, and prizes to be won. Free ice cream from Mister Softee with an in-store purchase from 11-3. 3003 Third St. @ 26th ...
BIPOC Film Festival at Dolby Theaters w/ Bites + Free Swag Bags (SF)
BIPOC Film Festival at Dolby Theaters w/ Bites + Free Swag Bags (SF)
The BIPOC film festival is a one day event at Dolby Theaters in downtown San Francisco designed to advance independent filmmakers of color in the media industry. The festival is sponsored by the California State University Media Entertainment Alliance and is dedicated to advancing marginalized ...
“Does Wokeism Have a Place in School?” Talk at Google w/ Free Dinner (SF)
Thursday, September 28 – 5:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with registration
| Google Community Space
"Does Wokeism Have a Place in School?" Talk at Google w/ Free Dinner (SF)
The San Francisco Braver Angels Alliance, in collaboration with “Bridging Divides El Dorado“, a Braver Network organization endeavoring to reduce our nation’s polarization, are co-hosting this event.  We welcome you to a diversity-of-thought, in-person panel discussion that will include an education policy specialist, a school board ...
Free Music + Free DRinks “River Spell” & “Loon” at Aviator Nation (SF)
Thursday, September 28 – 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free Entry & Free Drinks!
| Aviator Nation
Free Music + Free DRinks "River Spell" & "Loon" at Aviator Nation (SF)
Free Music & Free Drinks! Aviator Nation – Haight Street River Spell & Loon 8:30-10:30 PM

Friday, September 29

“Pier Party” at SF’s Fisherman’s Wharf: Free Summer Concert Series (July 14 – Sept. 30)
Friday, September 29 – 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Fisherman’s Wharf Crab Wheel Plaza
“Pier Party" at SF's Fisherman's Wharf: Free Summer Concert Series (July 14 - Sept. 30)

Are You Ready to Come Rock the Dock? Fisherman’s Wharf Presents “Pier Party at the Wharf” Summer Concert Series Get ready for the ultimate outdoor concert series! This summer, music enthusiasts can enjoy regular live music events at Pier Party at the Wharf. Experience an ...Every Friday

Laugh GPT: SF’s First AI-Powered Stand-up Comedy Show (2023)
Friday, September 29 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Use secret code HUMAN for comp tickets, otherwise, $10 off with secret code FUNCHEAP
| Mayes Oyster House
Laugh GPT: SF's First AI-Powered Stand-up Comedy Show (2023)

The robot revolution is upon us, and they’ve infiltrated the world of comedy! Join us for “Laugh GPT,” the AI-powered comedy show that might just be humanity’s last stand-up hurrah. Laugh GPT was recently featured in the Washington Post! As artificial intelligence advances, who knows how ...Every Saturday

“Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Show (SF)
Friday, September 29 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated.
| Speakeasy Brewery
"Crazy Funny Asians" Friday Night Comedy Show (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. Free tickets for the first 100 people to RSVP ...Every Friday

FREE: Oakland’s HellaSecret Comedy & Cocktails (2023)
FREE: Oakland's HellaSecret Comedy & Cocktails (2023)

Get ready for our “HellaSecret” speakeasy comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up (and socially distant) 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 ...

SF’s Summer Beer & Comedy Festival 2023 (Speakeasy Brewery)
Friday, September 29 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with secret code FUNCHEAPGUEST. Normally $5-15.
| Speakeasy Brewery
SF's Summer Beer & Comedy Festival 2023 (Speakeasy Brewery)

Speakeasy Ales & Lagers has been defiantly brewing small batches of beer in San Francisco’s Bayview-Hunters Point neighborhood since 1997. Come celebrate this legacy with a special pop-up comedy festival every Friday night. It’s a fun night with comedy, food trucks, and exclusive and rare lineup ...Every Friday

Win Tix: CANCELED – Rainbow Kitten Surprise Live at the Greek Theatre (Berkeley)
Friday, September 29 – 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*WIN.
| Greek Theatre
Update as of 5/24/23: This show has unfortunately been canceled. The American rock indie band Rainbow Kitten Surprise is coming to Berkeley this fall! Their breakout album How To: Friend, Love, Freefall, produced by Grammy Award-winner Jay Joyce, earned critical acclaim and a platinum single for ...
40% Off Tix to the Stirring World Premiere of “Before the Sword” in SF
40% Off Tix to the Stirring World Premiere of "Before the Sword" in SF

A legend begins at New Conservatory Theatre Center with the stirring world premiere of Andrew Alty’s drama “Before the Sword” playing Sept. 15 – Oct. 15. “Before the Sword” World Premiere by Andrew Alty Sept. 15 – Oct. 15, 2023 New Conservatory Theatre Center, 25 ...

“The Stoner Comedy Jam” Friday Nights (SF)
"The Stoner Comedy Jam" Friday Nights (SF)

You know what makes stand-up comedy funnier? Smoking while watching it live! Come to San Francisco’s premiere cannibus club Moe Greens every Friday night for a night of laughter and, well, getting stoned. HellaFunny is taking over the cannabis lounge at Moe Greens for the ...Every Friday