Saturday, October 31
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 ...
Wednesday, November 4
2026 South Taurids Meteor Shower Peaks
Wednesday, November 4 – 10:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 am |
Cost: FREE | San Francisco Bay Area
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 ...
Friday, November 6
Kristi Yamaguchi Holiday Ice Rink Opening Ceremony 2026 (San Ramon)
Friday, November 6 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | City Center Bishop Ranch
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
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 ...
Sunday, November 8
2026 North Taurids Meteor Shower Peaks
Sunday, November 8 – 10:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 am |
Cost: FREE | San Francisco Bay Area
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 ...
Saturday, November 14
SF VegFest 2026: Plant-Based Food + 80+ Exhibitors
Join us at San Francisco VegFest on Saturday, November 14, 2026!
The San Francisco Vegan Society proudly presents San Francisco VegFest, a joyful celebration of plant-based living that inspires people to embrace a more ethical, healthy, and sustainable way of life.
Now in its 27th year, SF ...
Sunday, November 15
Holiday Mercato w/ Artisan Cheese + Hand-Poured Candles (Sonoma)
The holidays are just around the corner, and it’s time to get festive! Join us at Jacuzzi for our annual Holiday Mercato, featuring seasonal products and gifts from Jacuzzi Family Vineyards and The Olive Press alongside a curated collection of local artisans and makers.
Shop art ...
Monday, November 16
2026 Leonids Meteor Shower
Monday, November 16 – 10:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 am |
Cost: FREE | San Francisco Bay Area
In 2026, the Leonids will be active from November 6 to November 30, 2026. This year, the peak is expected around November 17, 2026, with the best viewing after midnight through dawn.
Leonids
Active Period: November 6 – November 30, 2026
Peak: Around November 17, 2026
Best Viewing: After ...
Friday, November 20
2026 City Center’s Tree Lighting Celebration (San Ramon)
Friday, November 20 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | City Center Bishop Ranch
Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony
Nov 20, 2026
6:00pm–7:00pm
Join us at City Center Bishop Ranch on Friday, November 20 from 6 PM to 7 PM for our Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony. Delight in the sounds of the season with performances by the Monte Vista Band and a group ...
Sunday, November 22
$2 Off: San Francisco Fall Holiday Chocolate Salon and Festival (2026)
DO YOU LOVE CHOCOLATE? Discover, taste and savor the finest in artisan, gourmet and premium chocolates & confections for the Season and the Holidays at the FALL HOLIDAY CHOCOLATE SALON & FESTIVAL
San Francisco Fall Holiday Chocolate Salon and Festival
Sunday, November 22, 2026 | 11am-4:30pm
San Francisco ...
Monday, November 23
“Supermoon” Night Over San Francisco 2026
Monday, November 23 – 11:59 pm - Ends at 7:00 am |
Cost: FREE | San Francisco Bay Area
Thanks to an optical illusion in the sky, the moon will appear bigger and brighter than normal in the San Francisco Bay Area in the night, during what astronomers call a “supermoon.” Because the sun is about 50,000 miles closer to the earth than at ...
Thursday, November 26
Alcatraz’s Thanksgiving Indigenous Peoples’ Sunrise Ceremony (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 ...
Friday, December 4
2026 Twisted Holiday Festival: 24 New Theater Performances in SF (Dec 4-20)
PlayGround closes out the summer season with the inaugural Twisted Holiday Festival, December 4th – December 20th, 2026, at Potrero Stage and simulcast. This three-week “fringe style” new works festival features 8 productions and 24 performances of new holiday-themed works (with a twist!) by talented ...
Saturday, December 5
World’s Only Terpnami ‘Seed Rave’ Returns to SF: Live DJs, Breeders + Art (Dec 5-6)
Saturday, December 5 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | RSVP for details
The highest-level genetics conversation in the world returns to the Bay Area this December to help growers worldwide garden harder, better, faster, and stronger.
Over 1,000 growers big and small from around the world interact with 30 of the world’s top breeders over two days December ...
Sunday, December 13
2026 Holiday Craft Fair: Handmade Gifts + Free Hot Cider (SF)
Harvey Milk Center for the Arts is proud to host its 9th annual Holiday Craft Fair on Sunday, December 13th, 2026. The event will include numerous local artists offering their unique handmade holiday gifts for sale to the public. Our destination art center will also ...
Geminids Meteor Shower 2026 (How to Watch in San Francisco)
Sunday, December 13 – 9:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 am |
Cost: FREE | San Francisco Bay Area
The cosmos’ annual gift to sky watchers, the Geminids Meteor Shower, is visible from December 4 to December 17, 2026, and will peak on the night of December 13-14, 2026. The Geminids are usually the strongest meteor shower of the year, producing up to 150 ...
Saturday, December 19
Free 5th Annual Holiday Caroling w/ Cider + Treats (Novato)
Join Us for Holiday Cheer!
Saturday, December 19, 2026 • 4–6 PM
Join us for an evening filled with music, merriment, and holiday cheer!
Begin by listening to the wonderful Comfort & Joy Carolers, then join in as we promenade through historic Hamilton, singing beloved holiday favorites at ...
Monday, December 21
“Ursid” Last Meteor Shower of 2026: Peaks on Winter Solstice
Monday, December 21 – 9:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 am |
Cost: FREE | All Over San Francisco
The annual Ursid meteor shower always peaks near the time of the December winter solstice.
The low-key Ursid meteor shower is expected to be active from December 17 to December 26, 2026. It typically peaks around the December solstice. In 2026, expect peak viewing in the ...
Wednesday, December 23
Last “Supermoon”of 2026 Over San Francisco
Wednesday, December 23 – 4:45 pm - Ends at 11:59 pm |
Cost: FREE | San Francisco Bay Area
Thanks to an optical illusion in the sky, the moon will appear bigger and brighter than normal in the San Francisco Bay Area in the night, during what astronomers call a “supermoon.” Because the sun is about 50,000 miles closer to the earth than at ...
Thursday, December 31
3rd Annual “A Very Purple NYE” w/ Purple Rain And Sign “O” The Times (Vogue Theatre)
Thursday, December 31 – 9:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 am |
Cost: $25 | Vogue Theatre
The VOGUE Theatre Presents ~
A Very Purple New Years Eve!
3rd Annual NYE Party!
Featuring A 4K Restoration Of
PURPLE RAIN
And
Concert Film ~ Sign ☮️ The Times
Thursday December 31 New Years Eve!
Doors Open At 9:00pm
Purple Music Videos, Before The Film!
Purple Rain Starting At 10:00pm
Midnight Countdown With Complimentary Champagne ...
Saturday, June 19
Whiskey in the Park 2027: Taste 100+ Whiskies (San Jose)
Step into a whiskey lover’s paradise at the 7th Annual Whiskey in the Park at History Park San Jose on Saturday, June 19, 2027.
Spend the evening exploring more than 100 whiskies from around the world while enjoying the outdoor setting of History Park, live music, ...
Saturday, December 13
15th Annual Holiday Hootenanny Bash: Live Music, Open Jam & Food Trucks | San Carlos
Saturday, December 13 – 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Devil's Canyon Brewery
You are invited to Devil’s Canyon’s 15th Annual Holiday Hootenanny, a family friendly extravaganza featuring live bands, food trucks and no cover charge on Friday, December 13, 2019.
Hootenanny was an old country word for “party.” Now, most commonly, it refers to a folk-music party and this ...
