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Saturday, September 26
Trinity Alley $5 Book Fair (SF)
Announcing the final $5 Book Fair of the year:
Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 25th and 26th. 10am-5pm.
34 Trinity Place, San Francisco, CA, 94104. (Bush at Montgomery)
A Great Source for Used Books
1000’s of books from Bay Area bookstores + booksellers.
New remainder, vintage, and rare books.
All books (and ...
SF World Naked Bike Ride Autumn Equinox/FolsomSF (Fall 2026)
The 2026 Calendar of Sunny Seasonal San Francisco World Naked Bike Rides presents the funnest opportunity to ProTest to Save Our Planet — in #ThePureSuitOfHappiness ( pr #BareAsYouDare ). As the San Francisco Chronicle “covered” us in 2024 & noted: “Nudism is Freedom!” . All are welcome to ...
Sausalito Art & Harbor Days
Sausalito Art & Harbor Days returns to the waterfront for its monthly run — 70+ vendors set up along the Ferry Landing with local art, crafts, and food, all with the bay right there.
Musiq 4 the Soul plays Gabrielson Park from noon to 3. Led ...
Maker Faire Bay Area 2026 (Sept. 25-27)
The 20th anniversary of MAKER FAIRE. A weekend packed with wonder and whimsy! We are bringing together the best of the best from legendary makers who have been with us since the beginning to the newest innovators who are shaping the future. Maker Faire celebrates ...
Free Bay Area ADU & Tiny Home Expo Fall 2026 (Oakland)
The Bay Area ADU Expo is a free educational event for homeowners, property owners, ADU buyers, builders, contractors, real estate professionals, and anyone exploring accessory dwelling units for family living, rental income, or property improvement.
This fall, the Expo comes to Oakland with even more demo ...
Bagels and Bricks: Creative Hangout for Makers (SoMa)
Enjoy a morning filled with fresh OJ and delicious bagels while building with bricks.
Come decompress, get your hands busy, and build whatever your brain comes up with.
What to Expect
Meet other curious, creative people in Vizcom’s Makerspace
Learn from others and inspire each other
Who This Is For
Designers, ...
The Mrs. Roper Castro Bar Crawl (SF)
Roper’s Castro Bar Crawl — Come & Knock on Our Door!
Grab your brightest caftan, biggest wig, chunkiest jewelry, and most fabulous Helen Roper attitude and join us for an afternoon of laughs, cocktails, friendship, and Castro bar-hopping!
On Saturday, September 26, we’re bringing the colorful world ...
September Arts & Culture Fest w/ Live Mural Painting (Downtown San Mateo)
Join us in the heart of Downtown San Mateo for a fun day-long celebration of art, music, dance, poetry, food, and culture! From live bands and dazzling cultural performances to interactive kids’ activities, LIVE mural painting competitions, artists selling original handcrafted artworks, and poetry open ...
District 11 OMI 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 11 OMI Family Summit! The This Is ...
8th Annual Bay Area Korean “Chuseok” Festival (The Presidio)
Join Korean Center, Inc. at the Presidio on Saturday September 26th from 11am-4pm for the 8th Annual Bay Area Chuseok Festival, Northern California’s largest public celebration of Korean culture. This free, family-friendly event celebrates Chuseok through live performances, Korean food, cultural activities, local vendors, youth ...
4th Annual “Circus on The Square” + Free Popcorn (SF)
Step right up for a free afternoon of dazzling circus performances, food, activities, and family fun at St. Mark’s Square!
Step right up for a magical afternoon of circus, fun, and community at St. Mark’s Square! Enjoy dazzling performances from the talented artists of Circus Bella, along with free popcorn, ...
5th Annual Art & Lit Fest (Serramonte Center)
Join us for the 5th Annual Art & Lit Fest, hosted by Daly City Public Library Associates and Serramonte Center and emceed by Freska from 96.5KOIT and 102.9KBLX and DJ Ajax from Ultra Entertainment!
This free event will showcase local artists and encourage the cultural rise ...
$1 Art Vending Machine Pop-Up w/ 10+ Machines in SF (Sept. 26-27)
Locali Visitor Center hosts the first Art Vending Machine Weekend, featuring 7 Bay Area artists and over 10 vending machines stocked with collectible prints and stickers that, according to the poster, are just $1 each! (don’t worry about bringing change… they have quarters. Enjoy drinks ...
Walnut Creek Oktoberfest: Free Festival, 21+ Chillgarten + Kids Zone (Sept. 25-26)
Walnut Creek Oktoberfest @ Civic Park East in Downtown Walnut Creek Mark your calendar: Walnut Creek Oktoberfest is back for an unforgettable weekend of German-inspired food and beers, local craft brews, live entertainment, and contests. Plus, don’t miss the enhanced Chillgarten, a relaxed 21+ lounge ...
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
SamTrans 50th Community Celebration (Millbrae)
Celebrate 50 Years of SamTrans With Us!
Join us as we celebrate SamTrans’ 50th Anniversary with a special Community Celebration honoring 50 years of connecting people, places, and communities across San Mateo County!
Bring your family and friends and enjoy an afternoon filled with live entertainment, a ...
10th Annual Beyond the A Word: Reproductive Life Stories
Beyond the A Word: Reproductive Life Stories
LIVE in San Francisco!
Saturday, September 26th, 2026 at 5pm
There has never been a more important moment to normalize abortion. Real people. Real stories. Real life.
Join TEACH for our 10th annual abortion storytelling event and fundraiser, Beyond the A Word: Reproductive Life Stories, ...
Sunday, September 27
Bay Area Youth Climate Summit
The Bay Area Youth Climate Summit (BAYCS) was born out of a need for effective virtual activism during the pandemic. Founded in May of 2020, the inaugural BAYCS Youth Advisory Council connected environmental leaders from 15 schools based in San Francisco, becoming a community hub ...
SF’s 1st Golden Gate Park Nature Festival (2026)
Reimagining San Francisco in partnership with SF Recreation & Parks is hosting its first Biodiversity Fair. This is a free public event that will take place outside, in front of the entrance to the California Academy of Sciences. It aims to celebrate biodiversity and regeneration, ...
Bodhi Mid-Autumn Festival Community Fair (SF County Fair Building)
Celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival with lanterns, Hanfu, performances, meditation, blessings, crafts, games & family fun. Free admission!
Celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival in Golden Gate Park!
Step into a vibrant Mid-Autumn celebration filled with lanterns, traditional Chinese culture, multicultural performances, games, photo opportunities, and family fun!
Join Bodhi Meditation San Francisco ...
Cole Valley Fair
Back for its 23rd year, the Cole Valley Fair is a beloved neighborhood tradition that brings together an eclectic mix of arts, crafts, and community in the heart of Cole Valley.
Join us for this milestone celebration, where over 90 vendors will fill the streets with beautiful local ...
Maker Faire Bay Area 2026 (Sept. 25-27)
The 20th anniversary of MAKER FAIRE. A weekend packed with wonder and whimsy! We are bringing together the best of the best from legendary makers who have been with us since the beginning to the newest innovators who are shaping the future. Maker Faire celebrates ...
$1 Art Vending Machine Pop-Up w/ 10+ Machines in SF (Sept. 26-27)
Locali Visitor Center hosts the first Art Vending Machine Weekend, featuring 7 Bay Area artists and over 10 vending machines stocked with collectible prints and stickers that, according to the poster, are just $1 each! (don’t worry about bringing change… they have quarters. Enjoy drinks ...
Bay Area Queer Zine Fest (Oakland)
Bay Area Queer Zine Fest (BAQZF) is pleased to announce its return for the 9th annual in-person event, in addition to a two week-long virtual event. This year’s hybrid event will host online vendors on the BAQZF website from September 12th through September 26th, culminating ...
SF’s “German Day” Festival in Golden Gate Park (2026)
Save the Date – SF German Day 2026!
Mark your calendars for Sunday, September 27, 2026, as we celebrate SF German Day in beautiful Golden Gate Park!
Join us for a day of German culture, music, food, dance, beer, family activities, and community as we ...
Warfield Commons Housewarming & Grand Opening
Join us on September 27th, 2026, 12-5pm to celebrate the opening of Warfield Commons at 988 Market St—a reimagined multi-story hub for arts, media, culture, and civic engagement designed to activate community and amplify the stories of the Bay Area and beyond.
Hosted in collaboration with ...
SCBC’s 5th Annual Oyster Festival (Sausalito)
Celebrate All Things Oyster at the Sausalito Community Boating Center’s 5th Annual Oyster Festival!
Sept 27, 2026 // 12-3pm
Dunphy Park, Sausalito, CA
The Sausalito Community Boating Center (SCBC) is hosting its 5th Annual Oyster Festival at Dunphy Park in Sausalito on Sunday, September 27, 2026, from 12 ...
“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
Randall Museum 75th Anniversary: Free Science/Nature/Art Festival (SF)
The Randall Museum celebrates its 75th anniversary with a free, family-friendly festival featuring the opening of a new history exhibit, live music, crafts, climbing wall, skateboarding, archery, and more. The event includes activities and entertainment for all ages, instructor showcases, and guest speakers, highlighting the ...
Tuesday, September 29
KALW’s 85th Anniversary Concert (The Warfield)
KALW Public Media, San Francisco’s Original Public Media station and one of the Bay Area’s most enduring civic and cultural institutions, presents its 85th anniversary concert at the historic Warfield Theatre on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. The evening will feature headline performances by BADBADNOTGOOD and ...
