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Saturday, October 17

SF’s 51st Annual Potrero Hill R&B Festival (2026)
Saturday, October 17 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE | 20th Street between Wisconsin and Missouri Streets
SF's 51st Annual Potrero Hill R&B Festival (2026)

Potrero Hill’s annual neighborhood street festival returns for its 51st year, taking over four blocks of 20th Street with live R&B, food, family activities, and plenty of neighborhood hangout vibes.
The Potrero Hill Festival brings together local musicians, artists, food vendors, community groups, and activities for …

“Science@Cal”: Renowned Scientist Lecture | UC Berkeley
Saturday, October 17 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE
"Science@Cal": Renowned Scientist Lecture | UC Berkeley
2026 Bay Area Science Festival w/ 125+ Free Hands-on Experiences (UCSF)
Saturday, October 17 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | UCSF Mission Bay Campus
2026 Bay Area Science Festival w/ 125+ Free Hands-on Experiences (UCSF)

Discover science fun and excitement together at the Bay Area Science Festival, Northern California’s largest free celebration of science.
The festival returns to UCSF’s Mission Bay Campus for one big day of 125+ hands-on experiences, jaw-dropping demonstrations, games, behind-the-scenes lab tours, film screenings and science talks. …

SF’s 2026 “Bearrison” Street Fair: Wrestling, Deadlift Contest & DJs (SoMa)
Saturday, October 17 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*The fair is free, but donations are always appreciated
| Harrison and 11th Street
SF's 2026 "Bearrison" Street Fair: Wrestling, Deadlift Contest & DJs (SoMa)

The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence and the Bears of San Francisco invite you to celebrate “A Fair For Every Bear” on Saturday, October 17, 2026! We’re bringing back favorites including the Deadlift Contest, Full Queer Wrestling, and XL Art Gallery, plus plenty of new attractions.
Set …

Yerba Buena Illuminated: Free 95-Ft Art Projection on Market Street
Saturday, October 17 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE
Yerba Buena Illuminated: Free 95-Ft Art Projection on Market Street

Sunday, October 18

54th Annual Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival (Oct. 17-18)
Sunday, October 18 – 9:00 am | Cost: FREE | Downtown Half Moon Bay
54th Annual Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival (Oct. 17-18)
Golden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party (SF)
Sunday, October 18 – 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Golden Gate Park
Golden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party (SF)

Monday, October 19

Wednesday, October 21

Free Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)
Wednesday, October 21 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
Free Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)
Orionids Meteor Shower: Most Beautiful Shower of 2026
Wednesday, October 21 – 11:59 pm | Cost: FREE
Orionids Meteor Shower: Most Beautiful Shower of 2026

The Orionids, which peak during mid-October each year, are considered to be one of the most beautiful showers of the year. Orionid meteors are known for their brightness and their speed. These meteors are fast—they travel at about 148,000 mph (66 km/s) into the Earth’s …

Friday, October 23

Yerba Buena Illuminated: Free 95-Ft Art Projection on Market Street
Friday, October 23 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE
Yerba Buena Illuminated: Free 95-Ft Art Projection on Market Street

Saturday, October 24

SF’s 44th Annual Sandcastle Classic Contest at Ocean Beach (2026)
Saturday, October 24 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Ocean Beach
SF's 44th Annual Sandcastle Classic Contest at Ocean Beach (2026)

On Saturday, October 24, 2026, Leap Arts in Education will take over Ocean Beach for its 44th annual Sandcastle Classic, Northern California’s largest sandcastle competition. Teams of local students, architects, engineers, designers, contractors, and corporate teams will work together to transform the beach into a …

Sunday, October 25

SFMOMA’s “Free Family Day” Free Museum Day (2026) SFMOMA's "Free Family Day" Free Museum Day (2026)

The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) welcomes families and inter-generational audiences to the museum for its Free Family Day on October 25, 2026.
Enjoy a day of art and family fun at SFMOMA! These special days include art-making activities for the whole family in our …

SFMOMA’s “Free Family Day” Free Museum Day SFMOMA's "Free Family Day" Free Museum Day

The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) welcomes families and inter-generational audiences to the museum for its Free Family Day on October 25, 2026.
While the museum is always free for visitors 18 and younger, on Free Family Day, it is also free for up to …

2026 “World of Dumplings” Festival at SF’s Ferry Building
Sunday, October 25 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Ferry Building
2026 "World of Dumplings" Festival at SF's Ferry Building

One of San Francisco’s tastiest community food festivals is back for its third year, bringing a whole world of dumplings to the Ferry Building. World of Dumplings returns Sunday, October 25, with 25+ restaurant vendors serving up dumplings from around the globe, and admission is …

Golden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party (SF)
Sunday, October 25 – 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Golden Gate Park
Golden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party (SF)

Monday, October 26

Tuesday, October 27

SF’s Noe Valley Night Market 2026
Tuesday, October 27 – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Noe Valley Town Square
SF's Noe Valley Night Market 2026

Wednesday, October 28