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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 ...
40th Annual Russian River Watershed Cleanup
Join us in our annual tradition of gathering together and showing the river some love by helping us remove the trash and plastic pollution that accumulates over the summer at 20+ locations, from Ukiah to Jenner. Let’s see if we can do even better than ...
2026 Touch a Truck SF (Stonestown)
Bring your little vehicle lovers to the 3rd annual Touch a Truck SF, a once-a-year family event where kids can get up close with an excavator, ambulance, police, utility trucks, outdoor recreation vehicles, and oh, a freaking Monster Truck (amongst many more!).
Stonestown Farmers Market ...
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 ...
Sunnyside 2026 Pop-Up Market and Neighborhood-Garage Sale (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 ...
The Wardrobe Project Flea at Rockridge BART
A monthly vintage & makers market hosted by Oakland vintage shop The Wardrobe Project (located 1.5 blocks down college ave). Every 3rd Saturday explore an incredible array of vintage clothing, accessories, furniture, home decor, jewelry, records and more as well as creations & handmade goods ...
City Kids Family Fair 2026 (SF)
City Kids Family Fair is a fun, family-friendly event that showcases many of the early care and education programs and services available to San Francisco families through Children’s Council of San Francisco and many other community organizations. Looking for child care or preschool for your child? ...
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 ...
District 6 SOMA Family Summit
This is Your City. This is Your Voice. This is Your Future. Share your story about growing up and raising your family in San Francisco.
Every family has a story. Every voice matters. Please share yours.
Join us for the District 6 SOMA Family Summit! The This Is ...
“Access to Adventure Day” Festival at Presidio Tunnel Tops (SF)
Come out to Crissy Field Center at Presidio Tunnel Tops on Saturday September 19th from 11am-3pm for a day of learning about inclusive recreation and after-school and summer programs available in San Francisco. This is also a chance to connect with other families and staff from Support for Families and SF Recreation and Park’s Therapeutic ...
Summer’s End Music Festival + Free Burgers (Half Moon Bay)
Free Live Music, Complimentary Burgers & Family Fun at Half Moon Bay’s Summer’s End Music Festival
Looking for a free family event in Half Moon Bay? Spend the day enjoying six live performances, complimentary burgers (while supplies last), face painting, henna tattoos, caricature drawings, a photo booth, giveaways, ...
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 ...
South San Francisco’s “Festa Italiana” 2026 Festival
Festa Italiana – South San Francisco 2026 takes place at Orange Memorial Park and features Italian music, food, vendors, and dancers. Highlights include a car show, the annual Bordi Memorial Bocce Tournament, live performances such as Perry Sings Sinatra, Rudy Colombini and the Unauthorized Rolling ...
Fern Alley Music Series: Lower Polk Social
Experience the Fern Alley Music Series: Lower Polk Social a neighborhood gathering in the heart of Lower Polk. Spend the afternoon exploring local artists, makers, and connecting with the community It’s a relaxed, welcoming space to meet up with friends, discover something new, and experience ...
World’s First “AI Amusement Room” in SF (Chinatown)
If you like theme parks, then get ready for an entertainment room full of attractions that you’ve never seen before.
WE ARE COMBINING LOCATION BASED ENTERTAINMENT WITH HOME ENTERTAINMENT.
YOU CAN START THE FUN AT OUR LOCATION FOR ONLY $10, THEN CONTINUE AT HOME.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2026, SATURDAY, ...
“Culture on Ocean” Free Ocean Ave. Culture Block Party (SF)
Culture on Ocean is a free block party on Ocean Avenue in San Francisco, featuring live cultural performances, hands-on arts activities, community organizations, music, and food. The afternoon event encourages families and neighbors to celebrate the local community’s diversity and creativity. All ages are welcome.
Original ...
Free “Culture on Ocean” Block Party (SF)
One afternoon. One block. A whole lot of culture—live performances, art, food, music, dancing & family-friendly fun on Ocean Ave.
Culture on Ocean is taking over Granada Avenue for an afternoon of music, dance, art, food, and neighborhood fun!
Join us on Saturday, September 19 from 12–2 PM on Granada ...
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 ...
Sausalito’s 47th Annual Chili Cook-Off
Sausalito’s 47th Annual Chili Cook-Off and Hot Pepper Eating Contest.
Native Boogie and Beats at Lincoln Park (Alameda)
Powwow Dancing and Drumming at Lincoln Park (1450 High St., Alameda)
Grab your chairs and blankets, pack a picnic lunch and head outdoors to celebrate the diverse cultural traditions of our community with music and dance from around the globe at Rhythmix in the Parks.
Feel the ...
Rancho Days Fiesta (Pacifica)
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 ...
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
SF’s Inaugural “Color Walk” (SF Ferry Building)
Inspired by London Color Walk, it’s the inaugural
Color Walk Bay Area! ❤️🧡
Join other creative souls in colorful clothes!
Dress up!
Show up!
Spread joy!
Saturday, September 19
12 noon – 2 pm
San Francisco Ferry Building. ⛴️
Meet at the giant whale sculpture
1 pm Group Photo
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.
SF’s 45th Anniversay Lowrider Parade & Hop Competition (Mission)
San Francisco Lowrider Council celebrates its 45th anniversary with a Lowrider Parade, car show, and hopping competition on Mission Street in SF. The event takes place outdoors and is free to attend. Registration for parade and hop competitions is available on the official website.
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Pacific Pearl Mid-Autumn Moon Festival (Pleasanton)
Pacific Pearl Shopping Center invites families and community members to welcome the season at its Mid-Autumn Moon Festival on Saturday, September 19, from 1 to 3 p.m. The free celebration will take place near 85 Degrees Cafe at the Pleasanton shopping center.
Guests can enjoy an ...
Free TideFest 2026: Outdoor Music + Art Festival by Ocean Beach (SF)
TideFest is a free new music festival just steps from Ocean Beach, bringing together live music, art, food, and community for an unforgettable day on San Francisco’s west side.
Presented by The Riptide, organized by ArtyHood, and supported by Live Music Society’s Music in Action grant ...
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 Shakespeare in the Park 2026: Antony and Cleopatra at Sue Bierman Park (SF)
September 19 – September 27 / Saturdays & Sundays at 2:00 pm
San Francisco Shakespeare Festival’s 44th season of Free Shakespeare in the Park presents “Antony and Cleopatra.” This timeless tale of power, passion, and politics examines the conflict between duty and desire, and the impact ...
45th Annual Northern California Book Awards
Northern California Book Awards
1450 Fourth Street #4, Berkeley, CA 94710, (510) 612-3958, info@poetryflash.org
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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 ...
