Saturday, September 19
Flower Piano 2026: 12 Hidden Pianos in Golden Gate Park (Sept. 10-20)
One of the most unique interactive music festivals in the Bay Area is back! Flower Piano returns for its 11th year with 11 days of music, 12 pianos, and 130 performances in the Botanical Garden, plus plenty of open play opportunities, family-friendly activities, and more ...
SF Neo-Futurists: The Neodivergent Wrench (30 Plays in 60 Minutes)
A specialty show featuring plays about having a nonstandard brain, from our own experience! The San Francisco Neo-Futurists bring the <strong>silly, serious, and WTF micro-play format</strong> you know and love into a special show written and performed by cast members with lived experiences of ADHD, ...
Free Ag Day 2026: Farm Animals + Hands-On Fun for Families (Hayward)
Join us for a FREE, family-friendly celebration of agriculture in our community!
Discover the past, present, and future of farming through hands-on activities, interactive exhibits, local farm animals, and fun lessons about plant growth and the journey from farm to table.
Bring the whole family and dig ...
Lafayette Art & Wine Festival 2026 (Sept. 19-20)
The Lafayette Art & Wine Festival is Saturday, September 19, 10am-7pm and Sunday, September 20, 10am-6pm in Downtown Lafayette along Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette Circle and La Fiesta Square and will feature the beautiful downtown, local artists, local food and drink and local entertainment on ...
Sunnyside 2026 Pop-Up Market and Neighborhood-Garage Sale (SF)
Saturday, September 19 – 10:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Sunnyside SF
SNA is hosting our first Pop-Up Market and 2026 Annual neighborhood Garage Sale on September 19th from 10am to 2pm! We are excited to collaborate with Civic Joy Fund and Kwik & Convenient to bring neighbors out and have a fun time on the central ...
SF’s Muni Heritage Weekend 2026: Ride Rare Historic Vehicles (Sept. 19-20)
Step aboard San Francisco’s transit history at Muni Heritage Weekend, a two-day celebration featuring rare vintage streetcars, buses and cable cars, free rides, interactive exhibits, family activities and more at the San Francisco Railway Museum and Don Chee Way Plaza. San Francisco’s iconic transit system ...
Oktoberfest at Headlands Brewing (Walnut Creek/Berkeley)
Oktoberfest is taking over Headlands! Every beer garden will set the scene with festive décor, Oktoberfest music, a special Headlands beer lineup, and plenty of one-liter pours.
This celebration is our invitation to gather, celebrate tradition, and raise a stein with good company. Stop by throughout ...
Pride in Martinez Festival (2026)
Saturday, September 19 – 11:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Waterfront Park, Martinez
A family-friendly event with live entertainment, vendors, community agencies, food and drinks, and a kids’ area. We look forward to celebrating with you in 2026!
Free Sailing + Canoe Day at Sea Scout Open House (SF)
Join us for our fall open house! We’ll open our doors to all interested youth on September 19th from 11-3. Kids ages 5-13 can experience paddling with our cub scout pack or Maritime explorer club, and youth ages 13+ can try sailing with Corsair and ...
2026 San Francisco Greek Festival (Sept. 18-20)
Saturday, September 19 – 11:00 am - Ends at 10:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Annunciation Cathedral
The 75th Annual San Francisco Greek Food Festival, “A Journey of Greek Culture,” returns to the Mission District September 18-20, 2026, bringing three days of homemade Greek food, traditional dancing, live music, and community celebration to Annunciation Cathedral. Come hungry for Greek favorites including gemista, ...
Oktoberfest at Headlands (East Bay to Bavaria)
Oktoberfest is taking over Headlands! From September 19 – October 4, enjoy festive Beer Gardens, Oktoberfest music, special beer releases, and 1L pours paired with a Biergarten Pretzel for $20.
On Saturday, September 19, join us for East Bay to Bavaria featuring Headlands beers, German imports, ...
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
John Coltrane 100: Free Outdoor Jazz Concert + 100-Player Finale (Golden Gate Park)
Tribute to John Coltrane 100.
12pm Concert- Charles McNeal, Lyle Link, Bob Kenmotsu and Michael Webster playing the music of John Coltrane. Supported by Deszon Claiborne-Drums, Joshua Thurston-Milgrom – Bass and Keith Saunders on Piano.
2pm-3pm JaZzLine Institute,Inc is sponsoring performance by Dawan Muhammad, Graham Bruce and ...
Sausalito’s 47th Annual Chili Cook-Off
Sausalito’s 47th Annual Chili Cook-Off and Hot Pepper Eating Contest.
SF’s “King of the Streets” 2026: Lowrider Parade, Car Show & Hopping Contest
Usually with lowriders, the key is to get as low as you can go. But at San Francisco’s annual King of the Streets celebration, we’ll also get to see how high. The San Francisco Lowrider Council returns to the Mission on Saturday, September 19, for ...
Thrift Fest at Alameda County Fairgrounds (125+ Vendor Booths)
Step into vintage vibes at Thrift Fest! With 125+ vendor booths, you can wander through racks of retro fashion, discover jewelry that’s truly unique, snag standout accessories, browse cool home goods, and stumble on art you didn’t even know you needed.
The soundtrack? A curated music ...
Rancho Days Fiesta (Pacifica)
Saturday, September 19 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Sanchez Adobe
Rancho Day Fiesta: FREE Event
On Saturday September 19 from 12 – 4 p.m., the San Mateo County Historical Association’s docents at the Sánchez Adobe present their annual Rancho Day Fiesta, a FREE family activity day. The Adobe is located at 1000 Linda Mar Boulevard in ...
TideFest 2026: Free Live Music + Art Walk on Taraval (Ocean Beach)
Presented by The Riptide, TideFest is a festival featuring live music, an art walk with local food & drink vendors on Taraval St @ The Lower Great Highway. The free event takes place on Saturday September 19th.
TideFest 2026 is coming to Ocean Beach! 🌊
The Riptide @theriptidesf is ...
Free “Europe in the Park” Festival + Beer Garden (Golden Gate Park)
Join us for the third edition of Europe in the Park — a vibrant, open-air celebration of European culture, cuisine, and creativity in the heart of San Francisco!
Following last year’s success, we’re going bigger and brighter in 2026 — with more performances, more food, more ...
Free “Peace Day SF” Festival: Music Crafts + Speakers (The New Farm)
Saturday, September 19 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | The New Farm
Every year San Francisco comes together to recognize the United Nation’s International Day of Peace. This Saturday, September 19 at the New Farm (10 Cargo Way), this free and family-friendly event kicks off with the Opening Ceremony by the Temple of Isis. From 2pm – ...
45th Annual Northern California Book Awards
Northern California Book Awards
1450 Fourth Street #4, Berkeley, CA 94710, (510) 612-3958, info@poetryflash.org
https://poetryflash.org • https://sfpl.org
45th ANNUAL NORTHERN CALIFORNIA BOOK AWARDS
Northern California’s vibrant literary scene will celebrate on Saturday, September 19, 2026, 2:00pm, Koret Auditorium, San Francisco Main Library, Civic Center, San Francisco, when the 45th annual Northern California ...
EBPCO Fest: Bay Area Photo Night + Raffle (Oakland)
Saturday, September 19 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm |
Cost: $20 | Shershow Studios
EBPCO Fest is the ultimate celebration for Bay Area photographers — an amazing night of art and community! Mix and mingle with fellow photographers, workshop instructors, gallery owners, sponsors, local photo businesses, local artists, and more. There’ll be tasty food & drink, beautiful artwork, and ...
The Fall “Bonfire of Reflection” Night: Stories, Songs & Letting Go Ritual (SF)
The Yeashore Community and Congregation Am Tikvah very proudly present the FREE
Bonfire of Reflection®
on Saturday night, September 19, 2026, gathering at 6:30 PM. Congregation Am Tikvah is located at 625 Brotherhood Way, San Francisco.
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The fall brings change to the world. Leaves turn, days are shorter, ...
Sunday, September 20
Flower Piano 2026: 12 Hidden Pianos in Golden Gate Park (Final Day)
One of the most unique interactive music festivals in the Bay Area is back! Flower Piano returns for its 11th year with 11 days of music, 12 pianos, and 130 performances in the Botanical Garden, plus plenty of open play opportunities, family-friendly activities, and more ...
Blues, Brews & BBQ (Alameda)
Join us for a celebration of world-class Blues musicians, a myriad of local craft breweries, and smoking BBQ vendors.
Celebrate the 9th Annual Blues, Brews & BBQ on Sunday, Sept. 20, from noon to 6 p.m. at Washington Park (740 Central Ave.) in Alameda. Presented by ...
Step Inside 1920s-30s Storybook Homes: Alameda Legacy Tour (2026)
Join us on the 2026 Alameda Legacy Home Tour! Support preservation and spend the day on a lovely island visiting the interiors of seven unique historic homes built from 1925 to 1936, an era in which “Storybook” homes influenced by trends in Hollywood were all ...
SF’s Muni Heritage Weekend 2026: Ride Rare Historic Vehicles (Sept. 19-20)
Step aboard San Francisco’s transit history at Muni Heritage Weekend, a two-day celebration featuring rare vintage streetcars, buses and cable cars, free rides, interactive exhibits, family activities and more at the San Francisco Railway Museum and Don Chee Way Plaza. San Francisco’s iconic transit system ...
Free Japanese Block Party (Nisei + Bar Iris) on Polk
Chef David Yoshimura’s Nisei and Bar Iris will close down Polk Street between Green & Union for a full day of festival-style games, Japanese street food, and a small market, running 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
What started as a way to celebrate the restaurant’s own ...
2026 San Francisco Greek Festival (Sept. 18-20)
Sunday, September 20 – 11:00 am - Ends at 7:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Annunciation Cathedral
The 75th Annual San Francisco Greek Food Festival, “A Journey of Greek Culture,” returns to the Mission District September 18-20, 2026, bringing three days of homemade Greek food, traditional dancing, live music, and community celebration to Annunciation Cathedral. Come hungry for Greek favorites including gemista, ...
47th Annual Haight Ashbury Street Fair 2026
Sunday, September 20 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Haight Ashbury
The annual Haight Ashbury Street Fair brings thousands of people to Haight Street between Stanyan and Masonic to shop over 200 outdoor vendors including food, green businesses, local artists, clothing, crafts, non-profits and more.
2026 Haight Ashbury Street Fair
Sunday, September 20, 2026 | 11 am to 5:30 ...
