**Annual Event**
Saturday, October 31
4th Annual Lord of the Rings Square Dance (Berkeley)
Don your Hobbit feet, your Elf ears, a couple of longshank companions and come dance to the Lord of the Ring themed music until the eagles fly home! All dances taught by California’s premier dance callers Robin Fischer and Evie Ladin. No experience needed. Everybody ...
Halloween Carnaval at Peña Pachamama (North Beach)
HALLOWEEN CARNAVAL AT PEÑA PACHAMAMA!
This Halloween, step through our doors and into another world!
Deep in the heart of historic North Beach, a magical evening awaits — exhilarating live world music, irresistible rhythms, dancing, costumes, and surprises!
Come dressed as your most mysterious, magnificent, outrageous, or enchanting ...
Halloween Vampire Tour of San Francisco
The Vampire Tour of San Francisco is a walking tour of the famous Nob Hill neighborhood. Your Host, Mina Harker, will take you to 6 thrilling stops: Grace Cathedral, the Nob Hill Cafe, Huntington Park, the Pacific-Union Club, the Fairmont Hotel, and the Mark Hopkins ...
24th Annual Starry Plough Murder Ballads Bash (Berkeley)
Spooky Season is upon us. Come on down to The Starry Plough this Halloween for the 24th installment of our annual Murder Ballads Bash. Get ready for a night of good drinks, great music and murder most foul.Murder ballads have fascinated and entertained us since ...
Emporium’s 8th Annual Halloween Costume Contest Party (SF)
The best Halloween party in the entire Bay Area is back! Fully decorated massive haunted theater with loads of spooky surprises! Both the party and costume contest are free to enter with cash money prizes- $500 for 1st place, $250 for 2nd place, $150 for ...
2026 Latin Halloween Party: DJs Until 3a (1015 Folsom)
PURA Halloween: Latin Halloween Party at 1015 Folsom
Halloween falls on a Saturday this year and PURA Saturdays is celebrating with a full night of costumes, dancing, Latin music, and Halloween energy in the heart of San Francisco.
On Saturday, October 31, PURA takes over 1015 Folsom ...
Sunday, November 1
SF’s Epic Halloween Pub Crawl “Crawloween 2026” (Dia De Los Muertos)
The San Francisco Halloween Pub Crawl 2026: Crawloween Returns! This year, it’s expected to be even bigger, with new bars, new surprises and four nights of non-stop Halloween excitement. October in San Francisco brings Fleet Week, amazing weather and the San Francisco Halloween Pub Crawl, ...
5th Annual Día de los Muertos + Market in the Sunset (SF)
Sunset Mercantile and the Outer Sunset Farmers Market’s fifth annual Día de los Muertos: A day full of food, music, dance, and culture.
We honor our beloved dead and celebrate their spirits in this fifth annual celebration. Shop traditional artisan goods, savor delicious Latin treats, plus ...
Día de Muertos Celebración: Ceremony, Ofrenda, Son Jarocho & Food (Berkeley)
Celebrate Día de Muertos at La Peña Cultural Center in Berkeley on Sunday, November 1, from 5:00–9:00 PM! Rsvp Here
Join us for a free, family-friendly evening honoring our ancestors and loved ones through bilingual children’s storytime, crafts, a community altar and Ceremony of the Four ...
Monday, November 2
SF’s 2026 Dia de los Muertos “Festival of Altars” in The Mission
The Marigold Project invites you to the 34th annual Festival of Altars, a Día de los Muertos celebration honoring loved ones through art, remembrance, and community.
Held at Potrero del Sol Park, also known as La Raza Park, the festival brings families together to create and ...
Free Ice Skating Lessons at Union Square Holiday Rink (Registration Opens)
One of San Francisco’s favorite holiday traditions returns for its 19th season. The Safeway Holiday Ice Rink in Union Square opens November 4, 2026, bringing outdoor ice skating to the heart of downtown San Francisco through January 18, 2027. Skate beneath the holiday lights in ...
2026 Dia de los Muertos: 45th Annual Procession in The Mission (SF)
Just a block from the ofrendas at Potrero Del Sol Park, the Mission’s annual Día de los Muertos Procession brings music, art, and cultural traditions to the streets. Thousands of people gather to watch musicians, artists, Aztec dancers, and community groups make their way through ...
Wednesday, November 4
SF’s Holiday Ice Skating Rink at Union Square: 2026 Opening Ceremony + Free Ice Skating
The Safeway Holiday Ice Rink in Union Square presented by Kaiser Permanente will open with a festive evening ceremony to kick off the holiday ice skating season. Guests are invited to skate before and after the celebration, which will include on-ice performances. Additional special guests ...
2026 South Taurids Meteor Shower Peaks
Every year from September to November, the Earth passes through a broad stream of debris associated with Comet Encke. The dust and debris hit Earth’s atmosphere at about 65,000 mph and burn up, creating the Taurid meteor shower. Most years the shower is weak, and ...
Thursday, November 5
30th Arab Film Festival at SF’s AMC Kabuki (Nov. 5-14)
The 30th anniversary edition of the Arab Film Festival (AFF30), runs November 5–14, 2026 with more than 30 events across San Francisco, Oakland, and the South Bay, including film screenings, filmmaker conversations, panels, special presentations and community events, with select programming available virtually.
General admission to ...
Friday, November 6
Marin Arts & Crafts Show (San Rafael)
Marin Arts & Crafts Show returns to the Marin Center Exhibit Hall November 6–8, filling the hall with more than 200 exhibits of fine craft, art and artisan goods. Arriving just as the holiday season gets underway, the three-day market brings together an exciting mix ...
Kristi Yamaguchi Holiday Ice Rink Opening Ceremony 2026 (San Ramon)
Kick off the holiday season at the Kristi Yamaguchi Holiday Ice Rink Opening Ceremony on Friday, November 6, at 6 PM. Enjoy enchanting skating performances, the festive sounds of carolers, and the excitement of Kristi Yamaguchi herself cutting the ribbon to officially open the rink. ...
Zoppé Italian Family Circus 2026 Redwood City (Nov. 6-29)
The Zoppé Italian Family Circus returns to Redwood City from November 6-29 for the nineteenth year, with evening shows and weekend matinees, plus special holiday showtimes!
A cherished European tradition for over 180 years, this old-world circus continues to delight families with its heartfelt charm, right ...
Saturday, November 7
2026 San Francisco Fall Cider Fest (Unlimited Tastings of 30+ Ciders)
Autumn is calling, and this year, we’re heading back to CAMP SPARK! SAN FRANCISCO FALL CIDER FEST 2026: CAMP SPARK EDITION Where: SPARK Social SF, 601 Mission Bay Blvd. North, San Francisco When: Saturday, November 7, 2026 | 12 PM-4 PM Age: Strictly 21+ Get ...
Free “San José Roots” Cultural Fest + Historic Home Tours
History San José is honoring the cultural diversity of the region on November 7th at the San Pedro Square Market.
San José Roots celebrates San José’s history, starting with its earliest periods to its present innovative spirit. The free program aims to provide a platform for ...
Free Alameduh Zine Release Party w/ DJs + Hyperlocal Food (Alameda)
ALAMEDUH ZINE ISSUE 2 RELEASE PARTY
Free entry! Hyperlocal food! DJ + record store! 100% Alameda pop-up market! Community art project! + more!
Music from:
Gold Digger Records
Food from:
Calafia Taqueria
Pound 4 Pound Burgers
Suga & Spice Cookie Co.
100% Alameda pop-up market featuring:
ALAMEDUH
Amy Liu Big Softie
Coven of Stitches
East2West Pottery
EBB Garden ...
Oakland Diwali 2026 Festival of LIght
Oakland Diwali is a festival of lights like no other. Free and family-friendly, Oakland Diwali brings together hundreds people of all ages and ethnic backgrounds from all across the Bay Area. Dynamic dance and music performances, delicious South Asian food, a beautiful Bazaar, and infectious ...
Sunday, November 8
Free 2026 Wellness Fest: Food Tastings + DIY Bracelets (SF)
🥗 Good Food · Hands-On Fun · Gifts & Prizes · ❤️ Positive Energy
Looking for a fun and relaxing way to spend your Sunday?
Come celebrate with us at Bodhi Meditation San Francisco! Bring your family and friends for a welcoming day of food, creativity, meaningful ...
SF Diwali (Festival of Lights) and Kids Diwali Celebration
Celebrate Diwali with the whole family! Admission, food, and all activities are free.
Annakut Darshan: A grand display of hundreds of vegetarian dishes offered in devotion.
Immersive Cultural Exhibition: Discover the rich traditions and meaning of Hinduism and Diwali.
Kids’ Diwali Carnival: Explore the five days of Diwali ...
Dia de los Muertos at Courthouse Square (Redwood City)
Redwood City’s beloved Día de los Muertos celebration returns to downtown on Sunday, November 8, 2026, bringing the community together at Courthouse Square for a vibrant celebration of remembrance, heritage, and culture. Hosted by Casa Círculo Cultural and the San Mateo County History Museum, in collaboration with the Redwood City Parks ...
Free Día De Los Muertos Festival w/ Altars at Courthouse Square (Redwood City)
Join Casa Círculo Cultural for a FREE Día de los Muertos celebration inspired by this year’s theme, Tlaxcala. This beloved community event welcomed over 9,000 attendees last year and features beautiful altars, live music, folklórico performances, art, family activities, delicious food vendors, a special car ...
Free “Diwali on the Square” Celebration at St. Marks (SF)
Join Parivar Bay Area and St. Mark’s Square for a joyful, FREE community Diwali celebration on Sunday, November 8, from 6:30–9:30 PM at St. Mark’s Urban Life Center, 1031 Franklin Street, San Francisco. Celebrate the Festival of Lights with music, dance, delicious food, local vendors, ...
2026 North Taurids Meteor Shower Peaks
Every year from September to November, the Earth passes through a broad stream of debris associated with Comet Encke. The dust and debris hit Earth’s atmosphere at about 65,000 mph and burn up, creating the Taurid meteor shower. Most years the shower is weak, and ...
Monday, November 9
Veteran’s Day Freebie: Free Dental Screenings w/ X-Rays for Veterans (SF)
Give Veterans A Smile is free of charge for veterans and active-duty members of the United States’ armed forces
• Free screenings, including dental X-rays; teeth, gum and tissue checks; blood pressure and glucose testing; and oral cancer screenings
• Get your questions answered by University of ...
Wednesday, November 11
Free National Parks Day: Muir Woods + Yosemite for Veterans Day 2026
Sometimes you’ve just got to get away from it all and clear your head with the peace and serenity of a national park. On certain “fee-free” days throughout the year, enjoy free entry to all national parks and monuments, including Muir Woods and Yosemite National Park, and ...
