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Saturday, October 10

Resort-O-Rama 2026: Mid-Century ’50s Architecture Bash at Santa Rosa’s Flamingo Resort (Oct. 8-11)
Resort-O-Rama 2026: Mid-Century '50s Architecture Bash at Santa Rosa's Flamingo Resort (Oct. 8-11)

Event: Resort-O-Rama When: October 8th -11th Where: Flamingo Resort in Santa Rosa, California. FREE Marketplace on Sunday! There are Day Seminars Free- $27.76, Lots of ala carte options depending on interest from $27.76-$499. Evening events are higher priced tickets   We are thrilled to announce ...

1st Annual Indigenous Arts and Music Fest (North Bay)
Saturday, October 10 – 10:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Donation recommended
| Robinson Rancheria Resort & Casino
1st Annual Indigenous Arts and Music Fest (North Bay)
The 1st Annual Indigenous Arts and Music Fest kicks off Indigenous People’s Day weekend and coincides with the United States’ 250-year celebrations this year. The lineup so far includes the Scotts Valley Pomo Dancers, Big Valley Pomo Dancers, Audiopharmacy, Kulingtang Dialect, Tsim Nuj, and Stewie ...

Wildlife Conservation Expo
Saturday, October 10 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: $80 | Mission Bay Conference Center
Wildlife Conservation Expo
This October, the Wildlife Conservation Network will gather together the most remarkable conservationists in the field, and give you a chance to connect with them. At the Wildlife Conservation Expo, conservationists on the front lines will bring you into their world—sharing firsthand stories in candid presentations and ...
34th Annual Indigenous Peoples Day Powwow & Indian Market (Berkeley)
Saturday, October 10 – 10:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Martin Luther King Jr. Civic Center Park
34th Annual Indigenous Peoples Day Powwow & Indian Market (Berkeley)
34th Annual Berkeley Indigenous Peoples Day Powwow & Indian Market  534 Years of Resistance & Renewal   Berkeley’s Indigenous Peoples Day Committee invites the public to celebrate the 34th Annual Indigenous Peoples Day Powwow & Indian Market on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at M.L.K. Civic Center Park ...
Fall 2026 ArtSpan Open Studios Pop-Up Gallery At Sports Basement (Bryant Street)
Saturday, October 10 – 10:30 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Eventbrite reservation recommended, but not required.
| Sports Basement Bryant Street
Fall 2026 ArtSpan Open Studios Pop-Up Gallery At Sports Basement (Bryant Street)
Check out local artists and their studios this Fall during ArtSpan Open Studios Weekend 3 at Sports Basement Bryant Street in San Francisco. Browse, connect, and collect. We have 11 San Francisco Bay Area artists showcasing paintings, photography, sculptures, and more. Free parking. Free admission. Join us ...
“Art from the Rubble: Free Gaza Children’s Art Exhibit + Poetry (Livermore)
Saturday, October 10 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission and free nearby garage parking
| Livermore Art Walk
"Art from the Rubble: Free Gaza Children’s Art Exhibit + Poetry (Livermore)
Join us as we showcase how the children of Gaza use art and poetry to express themselves. We’ve partnered with The Hands Up project to bring the Art from the Rubble exhibit to the Livermore Art Walk.   Family friendly free art workshops, a kite solidarity art ...
5th Annual Spooktacular Halloween & Oddities Market (Crockett)
Saturday, October 10 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free Admission & On-site Parking
| Crockett Scout Hall
5th Annual Spooktacular Halloween & Oddities Market (Crockett)
Join us for the 5th Annual Spooktacular Halloween & Oddities Market on Saturday, October 10, from 11 am–4 pm at the Crockett Scout Hall! Shop 30+ Bay Area makers for spooky finds, handmade goods, art, treats, and oddities. Enjoy music, face painting, trick-or-treating, and Boo ...
Golden Gate Park “The Whale’s Tail” Beer/Wine Garden + Live Music (Summer 2026)
Saturday, October 10 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission and entertainment for all ages. Dogs and bikes welcome. Food and beverages available for purchase.
| The Whale's Tale Garden Bar
Golden Gate Park "The Whale's Tail" Beer/Wine Garden + Live Music (Summer 2026)

The Whale’s Tale is a seasonal, open-air destination for live music, food and drinks, community programming and relaxing afternoons. Open Saturdays and Sundays and select holidays beginning Memorial Day weekend, the Whale’s Tail features a rotating lineup of musical acts throughout the season, weekly free ...Every Saturday

Golden State Pie Competition (Potrero Hill)
Saturday, October 10 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: $20*
*Included in your general admission ticket: three pie tasting tickets (additional available for $2) and hot beverages.
| Potrero Hill Neighborhood House
Golden State Pie Competition (Potrero Hill)
Join us in San Francisco for the Golden State Pie Contest—where the best pies battle for sweet glory! Golden State Pie Contest – San Francisco On Saturday, October 10th, at The Potrero Hill Neighborhood House in San Francisco, bakers will compete for the prize of Best Pie ...
Art of Mixology
Art of Mixology
Join the Lamorinda Arts Council for the 12th Annual Art of Mixology, a lively evening celebrating creativity, community, and the art of the cocktail!. Watch talented professional and amateur bartenders compete as they create signature cocktails and mocktails, while guests enjoy delicious food, music, and ...

Sunday, October 11

All Italian Day Car and Motorcycle Show (Alameda)
Sunday, October 11 – 10:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: $15*
*$15 per person or $25 per family
| Main Street Soccer Field 2040 Main Street, Alameda CA
All Italian Day Car and Motorcycle Show (Alameda)
Come see mopeds, motorcycles and cars of Italian make and design. Vespa, Ducati, Fiat, Lancia, Alfa, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati and more from the early 1900s to today’s supercars. Sunday, October 11, 2026. Please join The Northern California Alfa Romeo Association and Special Olympics Northern California for our ...
Resort-O-Rama 2026: Mid-Century ’50s Architecture Bash at Flamingo Resort (Santa Rosa)
Resort-O-Rama 2026: Mid-Century '50s Architecture Bash at Flamingo Resort (Santa Rosa)

Event: Resort-O-Rama When: October 8th -11th Where: Flamingo Resort in Santa Rosa, California. FREE Marketplace on Sunday! There are Day Seminars Free- $27.76, Lots of ala carte options depending on interest from $27.76-$499. Evening events are higher priced tickets   We are thrilled to announce ...

Angel Island’s Victorian Sundae Social Mark your calendars! Sunday, October 11, join us at Ayala Cove for Sundae Social — a Victorian Picnic and Fundraiser for Camp Reynolds. Ice cream and other delicious treats for will be for sale. Enjoy live music, games and volunteers in period attire. Ice Cream for ...
Bay Area’s Oktoberfest 2026 (Crockett)
Sunday, October 11 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Bay Area's Oktoberfest 2026 Crockett, California
Bay Area's Oktoberfest 2026 (Crockett)
5th Annual Return of the Bay Area’s Oktoberfest 2026! Live Music • Family Fun • Free Admission Location: 628 2nd Ave., Crockett, CA 🅿️ Parking: Street parking available Additional parking at Carquinez Middle School ️ Admission: FREE to attend! Family-friendly • All ages welcome What to Expect Celebrate Oktoberfest in true Bavarian style with a full ...
SF’s Annual Italian Heritage Festival & Parade 2026
Sunday, October 11 – 12:30 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Fisherman's Wharf
SF's Annual Italian Heritage Festival & Parade 2026
The San Francisco Italian Heritage Parade returns to the streets of San Francisco on Sunday, October 11, 2026, bringing Italian-American culture, music, performances, floats, and community groups to the streets of North Beach. The San Francisco Italian Heritage Parade is the longest continuously running Italian Heritage ...

Monday, October 12

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 ...

53rd Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off (Half Moon Bay)
Monday, October 12 – 7:00 am - Ends at 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free to watch online; open to growers of giant competition-sized pumpkins only
| I.D.E.S. Grounds (Half Moon Bay)
53rd Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off (Half Moon Bay)
Will the impressive world heavyweight record of 2,749 pounds set at our 2023 event get squashed by a Volkswagen-sized pumpkin in 2026 in Half Moon Bay? No weigh? Weigh! Bring it on beefy, brawny, burly behemoths! The excitement is building in Pumpkintown as the World’s Greatest Gourd ...

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 ...

Thursday, October 15

Oakland’s 2026 “Autumn Lights Festival” (October 15-17)
Thursday, October 15 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: $28.52*
*$28.52 (fees included) for ages 18+, $12.51 for ages 6-17, Free for ages five and under
| The Gardens at Lake Merritt
Oakland’s 2026 “Autumn Lights Festival” (October 15-17)

Art and nature enthusiasts from all over the region flock to Oakland’s Lake Merritt to immerse themselves in the must-see 15th Anniversary Autumn Lights Festival, a one-of-a-kind interactive art experience that is always the talk of the town. We invite you to celebrate our 15th ...

United Nations Association Film Festival in Palo Alto (Oct. 15-25)
Thursday, October 15 – All Day | Cost: $19*
*Free tickets for students with valid ID
| Mitchell Park Community Center
United Nations Association Film Festival in Palo Alto (Oct. 15-25)
The United Nations Association Film Festival (UNAFF) is pleased to announce the program for its 29th edition, PASSION FOR CHANGE. From Oct. 15–25, 2026, in Palo Alto, East Palo Alto, San Francisco and at Stanford University, UNAFF will present 60 global documentary films. Students are encouraged ...
2026 “Green Film Festival” of San Francisco at 4-Star Theater (Oct. 15-22)
2026 "Green Film Festival" of San Francisco at 4-Star Theater (Oct. 15-22)
Forget the guilt trip, the Green Film Festival of San Francisco, the mischievous, tree-hugging cousin of the 29 year old SF IndieFest, returns Oct 15-22, 2026 to prove that saving the planet doesn’t have to feel like homework. We’ve ditched the doom-and-gloom documentaries that make ...

Friday, October 16

Westbrae Pumpkin Patch 2026 in North Berkeley (Sept. 18 – Oct. 31)
Friday, October 16 – 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 ...

Oakland’s 2026 “Autumn Lights Festival” (October 15-17)
Friday, October 16 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: $28.52*
*$28.52 (fees included) for ages 18+, $12.51 for ages 6-17, Free for ages five and under
| The Gardens at Lake Merritt
Oakland’s 2026 “Autumn Lights Festival” (October 15-17)

Art and nature enthusiasts from all over the region flock to Oakland’s Lake Merritt to immerse themselves in the must-see 15th Anniversary Autumn Lights Festival, a one-of-a-kind interactive art experience that is always the talk of the town. We invite you to celebrate our 15th ...

2026 Murphy & Cadogan Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony
Friday, October 16 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | SOMArts Cultural Center
2026 Murphy & Cadogan Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony
Marking the 40th anniversary of the awards, SOMArts Cultural Center and the San Francisco Foundation are honored to present the 2026 Murphy and Cadogan Contemporary Art Awards Exhibition, featuring 15 emerging visual artists developing their artistic practices through painting, sculpture, hybrid practice, installation art, mixed media, drawing, and ...

Saturday, October 17

2026 Bay Area Science Festival w/ 125+ Free Hands-on Experiences (UCSF)
Saturday, October 17 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | 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. ...
“Shipyard Open Studios” Fall 2026: 130+ Artists, Free Admission & Parking
Saturday, October 17 – 11:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free — RSVP requested via Eventbrite. Free parking.
| Hunters Point Shipyard
"Shipyard Open Studios" Fall 2026: 130+ Artists, Free Admission & Parking

Shipyard Trust for the Arts and ArtSpan teamed up to bring you the fall edition of Shipyard Open Studios x S F Open Studio event. Over 130 artists, food, a Beer Garden, live music and more at the historic Hunters Point Shipyard and Islais Creek ...

One-Night Market Street Arts & Theater Festival: 50+ Experiences (SF)
One-Night Market Street Arts & Theater Festival: 50+ Experiences (SF)
A one-night-only live arts and theater experience that celebrates the deep history of entertainment culture on Market Street. 104 partners, 50+ experiences, 35+ locations, 6 blocks, 3 public plazas, 1 Night Only! Market Street transforms into a walkable arts spectacle. Free public performances, ticketed shows at ...
Oakland’s 2026 “Autumn Lights Festival” (October 15-17)
Saturday, October 17 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: $28.52*
*$28.52 (fees included) for ages 18+, $12.51 for ages 6-17, Free for ages five and under
| The Gardens at Lake Merritt
Oakland’s 2026 “Autumn Lights Festival” (October 15-17)

Art and nature enthusiasts from all over the region flock to Oakland’s Lake Merritt to immerse themselves in the must-see 15th Anniversary Autumn Lights Festival, a one-of-a-kind interactive art experience that is always the talk of the town. We invite you to celebrate our 15th ...

54th Annual Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival (Oct. 17-18)
Saturday, October 17 – 9:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free Admission for All
| Downtown Half Moon Bay
54th Annual Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival (Oct. 17-18)

Welcome to the World Pumpkin Capital! The legendary Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival returns October 17 & 18, 2026, transforming historic Main Street into the ultimate celebration of autumn, pumpkins, art, food, music and good old fashioned fun. Admission is FREE. The experience ...

54th Annual Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival (Oct. 17-18)
Saturday, October 17 – 9:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Downtown Half Moon Bay
54th Annual Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival (Oct. 17-18)

It’s pumpkin season on the Coastside, and Half Moon Bay is going all in. The annual Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival takes over historic Main Street for two days of giant pumpkins, live music, food, art, costumes, contests, and the wonderfully over-the-top Great ...