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Saturday, September 26

Rodeo Music and Art Market
Saturday, September 26 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free All Day; No RSVP needed
| Lefty Gomez Baseball Field
Rodeo Music and Art Market

The Rodeo Music & Art Market is a free, family-friendly community celebration taking place on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at Lefty Gomez Field in downtown Rodeo. There will be 3 live bands, a DJ, food court, kids play zone, non profits, and 30+ art vendors. …

4th Annual “Circus on The Square” + Free Popcorn (SF)
Saturday, September 26 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free for all
| St. Mark's Square
4th Annual "Circus on The Square" + Free Popcorn (SF)

Step right up for a free afternoon of dazzling circus performances, food, activities, and family fun at St. Mark’s Square!

Step right up for a magical afternoon of circus, fun, and community at St. Mark’s Square! Enjoy dazzling performances from the talented artists of Circus Bella, along with free popcorn, …

Free Art Vending Machine Weekend: 10+ Machines + Local Artists (SF)
Saturday, September 26 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission - Only $1 per sticker or mini print
| Locali Visitor Center
Free Art Vending Machine Weekend: 10+ Machines + Local Artists (SF)

Art Vending Machine Weekend at Locali Visitor Center
Locali Visitor Center (450 Columbus Ave) is hosting its first Art Vending Machine Weekend takeover on September 26 & 27, from 11am to 7pm, with free entry. Choose from 10+ vending machines stocked with collectible prints and stickers …

5th Annual Art & Lit Fest (Serramonte Center)
Saturday, September 26 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Serramonte Center
5th Annual Art & Lit Fest (Serramonte Center)

Join us for the 5th Annual Art & Lit Fest, hosted by Daly City Public Library Associates and Serramonte Center and emceed by Freska from 96.5KOIT and 102.9KBLX and DJ Ajax from Ultra Entertainment!
This free event will showcase local artists and encourage the cultural rise …

The Mrs. Roper Castro Bar Crawl (SF)
Saturday, September 26 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free
| The Midnight Sun
The Mrs. Roper Castro Bar Crawl (SF)

Roper’s Castro Bar Crawl — Come & Knock on Our Door!
Grab your brightest caftan, biggest wig, chunkiest jewelry, and most fabulous Helen Roper attitude and join us for an afternoon of laughs, cocktails, friendship, and Castro bar-hopping!
On Saturday, September 26, we’re bringing the colorful world …

Free Ocean Beach Chalk Art Festival “Chalk2Heal” (SF’s Sunset Dunes Park) Free Ocean Beach Chalk Art Festival "Chalk2Heal" (SF's Sunset Dunes Park)

Free, family friendly chalk festival to raise awareness and support for children facing cancer. Professional artist demonstrations, face painting, giant bubble making, and lots of free chalk to create your own masterpiece. No experience needed- just bring your creativity and enjoy a fun and inspiring …

Burton Fest: Inspired by the Mind of Tim Burton (Easy Bay)
Saturday, September 26 – 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Four Fools Winery

Step into a world where the weird is celebrated, the gothic is gorgeous, and every sip has a little bit of beautiful madness in it. Burton Fest brings Tim Burton’s beloved style to life with a whimsical-meets-macabre festival filled with striped decor, hauntingly delicious wine …

Free “Viva Fall Fest”: Hispanic Heritage Market on Fourth Street (Berkeley)
Saturday, September 26 – 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Completely free to attend, no ticket or RSVP required. Just walk up. Food and goods from vendors are individually priced.
| Fourth Street Makers Row, 1919 Fourth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710
Free "Viva Fall Fest": Hispanic Heritage Market on Fourth Street (Berkeley)

Viva Fall Fest is a vibrant celebration of Latin culture, community, and small businesses. Spend the day shopping local makers, enjoying delicious Latin-inspired food, and dancing to the sounds of live music in the heart of Berkeley.
Here’s what you can expect:
Salsa dancing 2 pm – …

SamTrans 50th Community Celebration (Millbrae)
Saturday, September 26 – 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE | SamTrans New Headquarters
SamTrans 50th Community Celebration (Millbrae)

Celebrate 50 Years of SamTrans With Us!
Join us as we celebrate SamTrans’ 50th Anniversary with a special Community Celebration honoring 50 years of connecting people, places, and communities across San Mateo County!
Bring your family and friends and enjoy an afternoon filled with live entertainment, a …

10th Annual Beyond the A Word: Reproductive Life Stories
Saturday, September 26 – 5:00 pm | Cost: $25 | Brava Theater Center
10th Annual Beyond the A Word: Reproductive Life Stories

Beyond the A Word: Reproductive Life Stories
LIVE in San Francisco!
Saturday, September 26th, 2026 at 5pm
 There has never been a more important moment to normalize abortion. Real people. Real stories. Real life.
Join TEACH for our 10th annual abortion storytelling event and fundraiser, Beyond the A Word: Reproductive Life Stories, …

Free Outdoor Movie Night in Duboce Park “How to Train Your Dragon” (Fall 2026)
Saturday, September 26 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Duboce Park
Free Outdoor Movie Night in Duboce Park “How to Train Your Dragon” (Fall 2026)

Outdoor Movie Night returns to Duboce Park on Saturday, September 26. Join Friends of Duboce Park for a magical evening as we screen How to Train Your Dragon (2025) on the big outdoor screen!

The movie starts at dusk, approximately 7 p.m., on Saturday, September 26 on …

Sunday, September 27

Bay Area Youth Climate Summit
Sunday, September 27 – 8:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Completely Free For All
| Brower Center
Bay Area Youth Climate Summit

The Bay Area Youth Climate Summit (BAYCS) was born out of a need for effective virtual activism during the pandemic. Founded in May of 2020, the inaugural BAYCS Youth Advisory Council connected environmental leaders from 15 schools based in San Francisco, becoming a community hub …

SF’s 1st Golden Gate Park Nature Festival (2026)
Sunday, September 27 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE | 55 Music Concourse Dr, San Francisco, CA 94118
SF's 1st Golden Gate Park Nature Festival (2026)

Reimagining San Francisco in partnership with SF Recreation & Parks is hosting its first Biodiversity Fair. This is a free public event that will take place outside, in front of the entrance to the California Academy of Sciences. It aims to celebrate biodiversity and regeneration, …

Bodhi Mid-Autumn Festival Community Fair (SF County Fair Building)
Sunday, September 27 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP required
| San Francisco County Fair Building
Bodhi Mid-Autumn Festival Community Fair (SF County Fair Building)

Celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival with lanterns, Hanfu, performances, meditation, blessings, crafts, games & family fun. Free admission!

 Celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival in Golden Gate Park!
Step into a vibrant Mid-Autumn celebration filled with lanterns, traditional Chinese culture, multicultural performances, games, photo opportunities, and family fun!
Join Bodhi Meditation San Francisco …

Golden Gate Park Nature Festival (SF)
Sunday, September 27 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*No tickets needed. Free to the public.
| 55 Music Concourse Dr.
Golden Gate Park Nature Festival (SF)

Come and celebrate the incredible biodiversity of San Francisco at the Golden Gate Park Nature Festival, a free public event taking place on Academy property at 55 Music Concourse Dr.!
Discover the people, organizations, and community groups working every day to protect, restore, and conserve nature …

Game Market West 2026: Shop + Play 35+ New Indie Games Free (San Jose)
Sunday, September 27 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP recommended, not required
| Guildhouse
Game Market West 2026: Shop + Play 35+ New Indie Games Free (San Jose)

​Game Market West is a tabletop game market where independent designers show off and sell their newest tabletop games. Featuring 35+ designers and specialty vendors, this is one of the biggest indie game markets in the country! We were also on ABC7 News.
​Free and open to the …

Cole Valley Fair
Sunday, September 27 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free
| Cole Valley
Cole Valley Fair

Back for its 23rd year, the Cole Valley Fair is a beloved neighborhood tradition that brings together an eclectic mix of arts, crafts, and community in the heart of Cole Valley.
Join us for this milestone celebration, where over 90 vendors will fill the streets with beautiful local …

Bay Area Queer Zine Fest (Oakland)
Sunday, September 27 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Masks required
| Oakland Asian Cultural Center
Bay Area Queer Zine Fest (Oakland)

Bay Area Queer Zine Fest (BAQZF) is pleased to announce its return for the 9th annual in-person event, in addition to a two week-long virtual event. This year’s hybrid event will host online vendors on the BAQZF website from September 12th through September 26th, culminating …

SF’s “German Day” Festival in Golden Gate Park (2026)
Sunday, September 27 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free all day
| Golden Gate Park Bandshell
SF's "German Day" Festival in Golden Gate Park (2026)

Save the Date – SF German Day 2026!

Mark your calendars for Sunday, September 27, 2026, as we celebrate SF German Day in beautiful Golden Gate Park!

Join us for a day of German culture, music, food, dance, beer, family activities, and community as we …

Warfield Commons Housewarming & Grand Opening
Sunday, September 27 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP
| Warfield Commons
Warfield Commons Housewarming & Grand Opening

Join us on September 27th, 2026, 12-5pm to celebrate the opening of Warfield Commons at 988 Market St—a reimagined multi-story hub for arts, media, culture, and civic engagement designed to activate community and amplify the stories of the Bay Area and beyond.

Hosted in collaboration with …

SCBC’s 5th Annual Oyster Festival (Sausalito)
Sunday, September 27 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*free to attend; food/drinks sold a la carte
| Dunphy Park
SCBC's 5th Annual Oyster Festival (Sausalito)

Celebrate All Things Oyster at the Sausalito Community Boating Center’s 5th Annual Oyster Festival!
Sept 27, 2026 // 12-3pm
Dunphy Park, Sausalito, CA
The Sausalito Community Boating Center (SCBC) is hosting its 5th Annual Oyster Festival at Dunphy Park in Sausalito on Sunday, September 27, 2026, from 12 …

Orange Shirt Sunday: Free “Sugarcane” Film + Discussion (SF)
Sunday, September 27 – 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free for all
| St. Mark's Church
Orange Shirt Sunday: Free “Sugarcane” Film + Discussion (SF)

Join St. Mark’s for a free Sugarcane screening, followed by a community discussion on residential schools and their ongoing impact.

St. Mark’s Square invites you to a free community screening of Sugarcane, an acclaimed documentary that follows a groundbreaking investigation into abuse and missing children at St. Joseph’s …

Urban Wildlife 101: Living w/ Coyotes, Mountain Lions (SF Main Library)
Sunday, September 27 – 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Main Public Library
Urban Wildlife 101: Living w/ Coyotes, Mountain Lions (SF Main Library)

Discover the fascinating wildlife that shares our California communities—from mountain lions and coyotes to raccoons, skunks, squirrels, and many other familiar neighborhood animals. These species play vital roles in maintaining healthy ecosystems and are living closer to people than ever before.
This presentation explores the ecological …

Monday, September 28

“Motown On Mondays” DJ Night (Madrone Art Bar)
Monday, September 28 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free before 8pm; $5 after
| Madrone Art Bar
"Motown On Mondays" DJ Night (Madrone Art Bar)