Community
Saturday, September 12
DJs By The Bay: Waterfront Electronic Music Festival (Sausalito)
Head to Dunphy Park on the Sausalito waterfront for DJs By The Bay, a free outdoor electronic music festival. The event brings together local Marin DJs for an afternoon in the park.
Designed for music lovers, families, and picnickers alike, the afternoon features live DJ sets, ...
4th Annual Opera in the Amphitheater (Novato)
OPERA ANYONE?
Experience world-class opera right here in our town! Fun for the Whole Family! Enjoy this free admission event (with a $20 donation ticket available) celebrating our passion for opera, featuring spectacular outdoor performances of famous arias and beloved opera songs at our amazing Hamilton ...
“Guttural Scream at the Sea” Massive Group Yell + BYO Fresh Bruit Picnic (The Presdio)
got laid off? your love life a disaster? not one, but two of your violins got stolen? your family won’t stop asking you about raymond, your hypothetical future husband they invented in their minds because it sounds like your brother’s wife’s name (rachel)? your parents ...
Hike & Sip at Chabot Space & Science Center
Experience an unforgettable evening of nature, history, and stargazing with Hike & Sip, a program designed for adults 21 and over. Explore the majestic Redwood forest, guided by Chabot’s knowledgeable outdoor educators, and learn about the ecosystem, the cultural heritage of the Ohlone peoples, and ...
Phil Hale: Walk Through Walls or Don’t Opening Reception
Phil Hale: Walk Through Walls or Don’t
Opening Reception with the Artist: September 12, 5–9 PM
Exhibition dates: September 12–October 3, 2026
Ryan Graff Contemporary invites you to the opening of Walk Through Walls or Don’t, renowned artist Phil Hale’s first-ever West Coast solo exhibition.
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Bernal Heights Outdoor Cinema – Under The Stars at Precita Park / Free Outdoor Film Screening
Saturday, Sept. 12, 6–9:30 pm
Bernal Heights Outdoor Cinema Season #23: Under the Stars at Precita Park
Under the Stars is the annual Bernal Heights tradition of enjoying local films in an outdoor cinema with family, friends, and community partners. All are invited to bring picnics, blankets ...
Free Summer Outdoor Movie Night: “Zootopia 2” w/ DJ + Popcorn (Oakland)
Red Oak Realty, in partnership with the Montclair Village Association, is excited to announce the return of the beloved Montclair Outdoor Movie Night Series, bringing another free community movie night to the heart of Montclair Village this summer.
Montclair Movie Nights 2026
Red Oak Realty – 6450 ...
Free Salon-Style Dance Night: RAWdance Concept Series 35 (SF War Memorial)
RAWdance’s celebrated salon serves up a fresh dose of unique dance art in a lavish setting, but with a living room vibe. Five Bay Area choreographers join RAWdance to share works-in-progress and revamped repertory tailored for intimate viewing. This will be the first round of the ...
30th Annual SF Drag King Contest
Bold, brazen, and beautiful Drag Kings take center stage to
compete and celebrate at the biggest, best and longest-running Drag King Contest in the world.Come bust a nut while we deconstruct the patriarchy that be –
This year’s theme: Dirty Thirty.This fierce and fun-fueled competition is filled ...
Sunday, September 13
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 ...
Lower Nob Hill Trash Cleanup
Join neighbors and volunteers every Sunday to help keep Lower Nob Hill clean, welcoming, and beautiful. We provide trash grabbers, bags, and gloves for anyone who wants to help out. Meet new people, give back to the community, and make a visible difference one block ...
Latino Conservation Week Guided Hike + Free Food (Redwood City)
Kick off Latino Conservation Week 2026 with Latino Outdoors SF Bay Area, Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, and Hispanic Access Foundation at El Corte de Madera Creek Preserve in Redwood City. The event features a free, guided ranger hike of about 2.5 miles to the ...
54th Annual Castro Valley Fall Festival 2026 (Sept. 12-13)
The 54th Annual Castro Valley Fall Festival returns to Castro Valley Blvd. for a weekend of free, family-friendly activities including live music, pony rides, food, local vendors, and entertainment. The event spans two days and is open to the community. Original Event Description: _🍂 Castro ...
KUSF Rock ’N Swap: SF’s Largest Record Fair (USF)
KUSF presents Rock ’N Swap, San Francisco’s largest record fair, held at the USF McLaren Center. The event offers early bird admission for $20 starting at 7:00 AM, with general admission at $3 after 10:00 AM. Free entry is available for anyone with a student ...
Contra Costa Vintage Market (Lafayette)
Join us at the Contra Costa Vintage Market on Sunday, September 13th from 10am-3pm in downtown Lafayette, California!
This East Bay gathering showcases a curated lineup of the Bay Area’s top vintage dealers and brings community together every second Sunday of the month for a day ...
100th Anniversary Celebration of Dahlias: SF’s Official Flower (Golden Gate Park)
Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the dahlia as San Francisco’s official flower at the Dahlia Dell Celebration in Golden Gate Park. The public event features free docent-led tours, special speeches, and the dedication of Dahlia Circle. Enjoy family-friendly activities and photo opportunities surrounded by blooming ...
SF’s Huge US Open Tennis Outdoor Watch Party w/ Free Beer (Thrive City)
Watch the US Open finals at Thrive City with live outdoor broadcasts, a pop-up Red Ball Tennis Court offering free play for all ages, and a chance to win raffle prizes. The first 100 participants to play on the court receive a complimentary drink from ...
3rd Annual San Francisco Turkish Festival (Embarcadero Plaza)
September 12–13, 2026 | Embarcadero Plaza, San Francisco Experience the colors, flavors, music, and traditions of Türkiye at the 3rd Annual San Francisco Turkish Festival! Presented by the Turkish American Association of California (CALTURKS), a nonprofit cultural organization founded in 1975, the San Francisco Turkish ...
Pier 70 “Time Machine” Grand Opening: 150 Years of History (Sept. 11-13)
Celebrate the grand opening of the Pier 70 Time Machine at Historic Building 12, featuring interactive displays, hundreds of primary artifacts, a 24-foot 10,000-Year History Wall, Ramaytush Ohlone Cultural Display, and a photographic retrospective. Presented by the Bethlehem Shipyard Museum and Potrero Hill Archives Project, ...
Sunday Fun Days at Union Square (SF)
Calling all kids and their families!
Join us for fun and free drop-in S.T.E.A.M. activities led by Randall Museum, California Academy of Sciences, and Walt Disney Family Museum, on a rotating basis.
Activities geared towards kids aged 5-12. Caretaker supervision is required at all times.
Sunday Fun Days
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Women’s Wellness Fair
A welcoming community event dedicated to women’s health, strength, and well-being. Explore a day of movement, education, and local vendors.
Invest in Yourself. Discover What’s Possible.
Join us for M-POWER’s First Annual Women’s Wellness Fair—a day dedicated to empowering women to prioritize their health, strength, and well-being through movement, ...
Free Flash Fiction Night: Spontaneous Storytelling Fun (Sunset Commons)
Do you ever feel like you are in a rut? Want to try something new?
Join us for a quick hour of Flash Fiction and inject some spontaneous creativity into your life. Stretch your creative muscles in a fun, low-key, no-judgement way. You don’t have to ...
Puzzical Chairs
Puzzical Chairs at Best Friends 9/13/26
A Social Event for Puzzle Lovers & Future Friends
Sunday, September 13, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Best Friends – 901 San Pablo Ave Albany, CA 94706
Puzzical Chairs
12:30-2:30pm (Registration Required – Please arrive by 12:15pm for check-in)
Looking to meet new people ...
17th Annual Greek & Middle Eastern Festival (Rohnert Park)
A Taste of Greece & the Middle East Comes to Rohnert Park! Get ready for a weekend filled with delicious food, live music, dancing, culture, and community! The 17th Annual Greek & Middle Eastern Festival returns to Rohnert Park on Saturday, September 12, and Sunday, ...
“Free Oakland Up” Market: Shop for Free Treasures (Every Friday-Sunday)
Free Oakland UP, a Social Practice Project by Jocelyn Meggait, is open Fridays through Sundays from 12–4 PM, offering free materials for art, collage, and junk journals such as ephemera, electronics parts, books, and household goods. Outdoor items are entirely free to take (just don’t ...Every Sunday
Free Mission Repair Cafe: Fix Your Broken Stuff + Sweet Treats (SF)
Dig out your broken things (electronics, appliances, clothes, toys, jewelry etc) and our volunteer repairers will try and repair them for free!
The Mission Repair Cafe is a local volunteer driven initiative to help reduce waste, save resources and money, and bring joy to the local ...
“Twin Peaks” Fest 2026: Screenings + Cherry Pie at SF’s Balboa Theater (Sept. 11-13)
Twin Peaks Fest at Balboa Theater features three days of screenings from all seasons of Twin Peaks and Fire Walk with Me, local art vendors, a raffle for paintings, live piano performances, and cherry pie. Costumes are encouraged, and tickets are sold by screening, day, ...
The Bryant Bolling Trio in Concert at Lake Park Senior Housing
you are invited to join us for a lovely afternoon on jazz featuring the smooth vocal stylings of bryant bolling and his trio. melvin butts – alto sax and john watson – piano. Also, poet and storyteller, zakiyyah g.e. capehart will be reciting some of ...
Rosh Hashanah Kids Fest (Petaluma)
A joyful and meaningful way for kids to celebrate the New Year. Kids and their families are invited to join us for a sweet Rosh Hashanah fest, with crafts, activities, and games; sweet Rosh Hashanah foods; shofar; round challah; Rosh Hashanah soft play for the ...
Shofar in the Park (Petaluma)
A Brief Rosh Hashanah Experience
Join us to ring in the new year with a short service that will consist of Shofar Blowing and Tashlich Meditation.
The Shofar blast is the feature of the Jewish New Year, a call from the heart, symbolizing fresh beginnings, divine blessings, and ...
