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Brain Brew Ride (SF)

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Brain Brew

Brain Brew is a youth-led brain health initiative bringing a free, interactive Community Day to San Francisco. Visitors can take part in Brain Olympics, hands-on neuroscience activities, the Community Memory Wall, brain-health demonstrations, prizes, food and cold brew, and more.

The Community Day is part of Brain Brew’s three-event brain health campaign across San Francisco. On October 17, the team will cycle a 22.4-mile route tracing the shape of a human brain through the city, followed by the free Community Day on October 18. On October 24, the Brain Brew Crew will join the Walk to End Alzheimer’s San Francisco.

Come for 20 minutes or stay for the afternoon. Admission is completely free.

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: FREE*
*The event is completely free. Since this is a fundraiser event, all that is requested is optional donations via our provided page to the Michael J. Fox Foundation and Alzheimer's Association.
Categories: Community, Fairs & Festivals, Free Food, Fun & Games, In Person, Kids & Families
Venue: YMCA Buchanan
Address: 1530 Buchanan St, San Francisco, CA 94115

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