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Sunday, September 20

Flower Piano 2026: 12 Hidden Pianos in Golden Gate Park (Final Day)
Flower Piano 2026: 12 Hidden Pianos in Golden Gate Park (Final Day)

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 ...

Blues, Brews & BBQ (Alameda)
Sunday, September 20 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP to be entered into prize drawings
| Washington Park (Alameda)
Blues, Brews & BBQ (Alameda)
Join us for a celebration of world-class Blues musicians, a myriad of local craft breweries, and smoking BBQ vendors. Celebrate the 9th Annual Blues, Brews & BBQ on Sunday, Sept. 20, from noon to 6 p.m. at Washington Park (740 Central Ave.) in Alameda. Presented by ...

Free Sunday Comedy Night in Downtown SF
Free Sunday Comedy Night in Downtown SF

Welcome to the heart of laughter right on the edge of SF’s vibrant Hayes Valley district! Step into a world of hilarity and at the newest addition to the city’s comedy scene – a chic, upscale comedy club boasting avant-garde decor, an upstairs lounge and a roster of top-notch comedians. ...

SF’s Muni Heritage Weekend 2026: Ride Rare Historic Vehicles (Sept. 19-20)
SF’s Muni Heritage Weekend 2026: Ride Rare Historic Vehicles (Sept. 19-20)

Step aboard San Francisco’s transit history at Muni Heritage Weekend, a two-day celebration featuring rare vintage streetcars, buses and cable cars, free rides, interactive exhibits, family activities and more at the San Francisco Railway Museum and Don Chee Way Plaza. San Francisco’s iconic transit system ...

35th Annual Fiesta on the Hill (Bernal Heights)
Sunday, September 20 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Bernal Heights Neighborhood Center
35th Annual Fiesta on the Hill (Bernal Heights)
Celebrate community, culture, and connection at the 35th Annual Fiesta on the Hill on Cortland Avenue in Bernal Heights. Celebrate 35 years of community, culture, and connection at the 35th Annual Fiesta on the Hill, presented by the Bernal Heights Neighborhood Center. As BHNC approaches 50 ...
69th Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival (Sept. 19-20)
69th Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival (Sept. 19-20)

The Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival, one of Northern California’s most beloved outdoor arts traditions, returns to Old Mill Park beneath the towering redwoods on September 19 and 20, 2026, celebrating its 69th annual event with a vibrant weekend of fine art, live music, family programming, and community ...

Step Inside 1920s-30s Storybook Homes: Alameda Legacy Tour (2026)
Sunday, September 20 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: $40*
*Child Ticket $10
| Fernside Neighborhood, Alameda
Step Inside 1920s-30s Storybook Homes: Alameda Legacy Tour (2026)
Join us on the 2026 Alameda Legacy Home Tour! Support preservation and spend the day on a lovely island visiting the interiors of seven unique historic homes built from 1925 to 1936, an era in which “Storybook” homes influenced by trends in Hollywood were all ...
Weekend Wellness
Sunday, September 20 – 10:00 am - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Thrive City
Weekend Wellness
Get ready to step into Sunday so you’re energized for the week ahead! Join us for Weekend Wellness presented by Kaiser Permanente, an experience designed to help you and the family refresh, revive, and reset before the week officially begins. Get ready for a morning filled ...
SF’s Free “Sundays at the Beach” Tai Chi Day (Great Highway)
Sunday, September 20 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE | The Great Highway
SF's Free "Sundays at the Beach" Tai Chi Day (Great Highway)

Join us for Tai Chi this Sunday! 10am at Judah and Great Highway Park This monthly course is for beginners and experienced students of tai chi alike. Plus, coffee is on us at @javabeachsf after the course. As a reminder, Sundays at the Beach is ...Monthly

“Weekend Wellness” Sunday Fest 2026: Free Pilates, Yoga & Zumba (Thrive City)
Sunday, September 20 – 10:00 am - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Thrive City
"Weekend Wellness" Sunday Fest 2026: Free Pilates, Yoga & Zumba (Thrive City)
Weekend Wellness presented by Kaiser Permanente returns to Thrive City for a free Sunday morning event featuring Pilates, Zumba, and yoga classes by Vennu Yoga, as well as a farmer’s market with fresh produce. Activities are open to all ages and space is first-come, first-served. ...
Vans / FTC40 Skate Contest at Haight St. Fair (SF)
Sunday, September 20 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Haight Street Fair
Vans / FTC40 Skate Contest at Haight St. Fair (SF)
FTC40 Skate Contest takes place during the Haight Street Fair with best trick divisions for youth, beginner, intermediate, advanced, and open skaters. The contest includes different obstacles and prizes. Original Event Description: _🏆 FTC40 SKATE CONTEST 🏆 Sunday September 20th from 11AM—5PM In celebration of FTC40, we will be ...
Free Manning Mud Stompers Family Dance w/ Live Old-Time Music (Berkeley)
Sunday, September 20 – 11:00 am - Ends at 12:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free- just walk in!
| Ashkenaz
Free Manning Mud Stompers Family Dance w/ Live Old-Time Music (Berkeley)
This event is similar to a square dance, but easier to do. Fun for kids and parents! All dances will be taught and called by caller Janine Smith. Live music by Manning Mud Stompers (an old-time band made up of young people). FREE Fun for the whole family, ...
Free “Berkeley Old Time Music” Festival in the Park (+ Free Ashkenaz Workshops)
Sunday, September 20 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Many events free. Workshops are free with optional $25 donation. Ticketed concerts and dances are $20–$44.
| All Over Berkeley
Free "Berkeley Old Time Music" Festival in the Park (+ Free Ashkenaz Workshops)

The Berkeley Old Time Music Convention returns September 16-20, 2026, for its 23rd annual festival with five days of old-time music, dancing, workshops, open jams, and concerts at venues across Berkeley. The event features acclaimed local and national musicians, free daytime programs at Berkeley Central ...

47th Annual Haight Ashbury Street Fair 2026
Sunday, September 20 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Haight Ashbury
47th Annual Haight Ashbury Street Fair 2026
The annual Haight Ashbury Street Fair brings thousands of people to Haight Street between Stanyan and Masonic to shop over 200 outdoor vendors including food, green businesses, local artists, clothing, crafts, non-profits and more. 2026 Haight Ashbury Street Fair Sunday, September 20, 2026 | 11 am to 5:30 ...
Berkeley Jam 2026: Free Juggling & Circus Arts Festival (Willard Park)
Sunday, September 20 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Willard Park
Berkeley Jam 2026: Free Juggling & Circus Arts Festival (Willard Park)
The 2026 Berkeley Jam is a free, all-ages juggling and circus arts festival held at Willard Park in Berkeley. The event features workshops, skill shares, open jams, games, and a homemade jam tasting contest. Attendees of all skill levels are invited to participate in juggling, ...
Free Japanese Block Party (Nisei + Bar Iris) on Polk
Sunday, September 20 – 11:00 am - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*You can purchase food and drinks at the event
| Nisei
Free Japanese Block Party (Nisei + Bar Iris) on Polk
Chef David Yoshimura’s Nisei and Bar Iris will close down Polk Street between Green & Union for a full day of festival-style games, Japanese street food, and a small market, running 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM. What started as a way to celebrate the restaurant’s own ...
L. Flick Hatcher – Romancing Normal
Sunday, September 20 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Book Passage (Corte Madera)
L. Flick Hatcher - Romancing Normal
This poignant story follows Drew as he navigates his journey from straight to gay to grey. Along the way, Drew learns to love himself and fulfills a plan even greater than he had hoped for, proving that nice guys don’t always finish last.
SF’s Chinatown “Autumn Moon Festival”: Dumpling Contest & White Crane Dragon Parade
Sunday, September 20 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Chinatown
SF's Chinatown "Autumn Moon Festival": Dumpling Contest & White Crane Dragon Parade

Get ready for the 36th Annual San Francisco Chinatown Autumn Moon Festival, returning to Chinatown on Saturday, September 19, and Sunday, September 20, 2026, from 11am to 5pm. The free two-day celebration takes over Grant Avenue between California and Broadway, with food vendors, mooncakes, kids ...

Superpower Dogs: National Service Dog Day Celebration at The Tech Interactive
Sunday, September 20 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: $42 | The Tech Interactive
Superpower Dogs: National Service Dog Day Celebration at The Tech Interactive
– Big-screen wonder: Experience “Superpower Dogs” in The Tech’s IMAX Dome Theater, home to the largest dome screen in the Bay Area. – Hands-on fun: Make your own DIY dog toy during a limited-time activity designed for curious creators of all ages. Calling all dog lovers, movie ...
Savor the Sweetness: Recchiuti Tasting
Sunday, September 20 – 11:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Ferry Building
Savor the Sweetness: Recchiuti Tasting
Savor the Sweetness: Recchiuti Tasting Experience the rich, handcrafted flavors of Recchiuti Confections with artisanal chocolates, truffles, and caramels. A sweet delight! Ferry Building Sunday, September 20th ⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Indulge in the rich, handcrafted flavors of Recchiuti Confections and discover what makes this beloved San Francisco ...
“Lindy in the Park” Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)
Sunday, September 20 – 11:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Weather permitting (rain cancels)
| JFK Drive Lindy Hop Spot
"Lindy in the Park" Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)

Get ready to swing in Golden Gate Park every sunny Sunday at “Lindy in the Park,” a weekly free event near the de Young Museum, when the streets of Golden Gate Park are closed to traffic and the dancers take over. This in person event resumed ...Every Sunday

2026 San Francisco Greek Festival (Sept. 18-20)
Sunday, September 20 – 11:00 am - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Annunciation Cathedral
2026 San Francisco Greek Festival (Sept. 18-20)

The 75th Annual San Francisco Greek Food Festival, “A Journey of Greek Culture,” returns to the Mission District September 18-20, 2026, bringing three days of homemade Greek food, traditional dancing, live music, and community celebration to Annunciation Cathedral. Come hungry for Greek favorites including gemista, ...

“Free Oakland Up” Market: Shop for Free Treasures (Every Friday-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

San Francisco Armenian Food Festival 2026 (Sept. 18-20)
Sunday, September 20 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: $5*
*Children under 5 free. Sunday is free admission for all.
| 825 Brotherhood Way
San Francisco Armenian Food Festival 2026 (Sept. 18-20)

Celebrate 69 years of Armenian culture at the SF Armenian Food Festival, featuring authentic Armenian cuisine, live music, folk dancing, artisan booths, kids zone, and cultural performances. Hosted at 825 Brotherhood Way, the event spans three days with $5 admission on Friday and Saturday (children ...

45th Annual “Comedy Day” Free Festival in Golden Gate Park (SF)
Sunday, September 20 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No cost to attend
| Golden Gate Park (Robin Williams Meadow)
45th Annual "Comedy Day" Free Festival in Golden Gate Park (SF)
The 45th Annual Comedy Day is Sunday September 20, 2026. Starts at noon and goes to 5pm. Over 50 comedians will be performing; some are just starting their careers, others are national headliners. Performers for this years’ show can be found on our website: comedyday.org There ...
9th Annual Blues Brews + BBQ Fest (Alameda)
Sunday, September 20 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP.
| Washington Park - Alameda
9th Annual Blues Brews + BBQ Fest (Alameda)
Join us for our 9th annual celebration of world-class Blues musicians, a myriad of local craft breweries, and smoking BBQ vendors. The Blues stage features Chris Cain, Terrie Odabi, and the Aki Kumar Blues Jam. The BBQ grills will be smoking up delicious plates throughout the ...
Cybersentics Book Club
Sunday, September 20 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*sliding scale
| Gray Area Art & Technology Theater
Cybersentics Book Club
Your Muse headband “knows” everything about your performance in bed. So does the market. Over the last two decades, EEG technology moved from neuroscience labs into our living rooms — and, for those who trust it with their sleep, our beds. Sleek headsets promise to visualize your ...
Free LGBTQ+ Big Band Jazz Concert in Golden Gate Park (AIDS Memorial Grove)
Sunday, September 20 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 2:30 pm | Cost: FREE | National AIDS Memorial Grove
Free LGBTQ+ Big Band Jazz Concert in Golden Gate Park (AIDS Memorial Grove)
Grab a picnic and join LGBTQ+ big band The Super Super for an afternoon of big band jazz in the beautiful National AIDS Memorial Grove. Going beyond the traditional jazz canon, this concert features a variety of styles and composers including Hugh Masekela and Abdullah ...
Salsa & Sangria
Sunday, September 20 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Village Plaza at Antioch Ct
Salsa & Sangria
Picnic on the Plaza: Salsa & Sangria Sunday, September 20, 2026 | 12–4 p.m. Village Plaza at Antioch Court, 2066 Antioch Court, Oakland Free Get ready to dance! Montclair Village’s Picnic on the Plaza series turns Antioch Court into an outdoor salsa dance floor for an afternoon of music, ...
SF’s 2026 “Comedy Day” Festival in the Park w/ 50+ Comics (Golden Gate Park)
Sunday, September 20 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Robin Williams Meadow (Sharon Meadow)
SF's 2026 "Comedy Day" Festival in the Park w/ 50+ Comics (Golden Gate Park)
San Francisco’s original, longest-running, free, outdoor comedy concert in the world, Comedy Day in the Park is back to celebrate its 45th anniversary. If you like lounging in the park, laughing your ass off, then Comedy Day might be the best way for you to spend a ...