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Sunday, October 11

SF’s Free “Dance Day” at Yerba Buena Gardens Festival (2026)
Sunday, October 11 – 10:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: *
*FREE
| Yerba Buena Gardens (Esplanade)
SF's Free "Dance Day" at Yerba Buena Gardens Festival (2026)
YBG Dance Day Sun, Oct 11 | 10am-3pm Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens Mission St. between 3rd & 4th Sts. San Francisco, CA A party, a workout, a meditation and a communal celebration, Yerba Buena Gardens Dance Day is a portal to a joyous dance-filled world! Presented by YBG Festival ...
The Bay’s Huge “626 Night Market” w/ 200+ Food & Shopping Stalls | 2026
Sunday, October 11 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: $5.90*
*Presale $5.90; Tickets are available online only. Children 5 & under are admitted for free.
| Alameda County Fairgrounds
The Bay's Huge "626 Night Market" w/ 200+ Food & Shopping Stalls | 2026

Everything tastes better at night. Bring family and friends to eat all your favorite snacks at the 15th season of 626 Night Market (formerly known as the NorCal Night Market). Inspired by the famous open-air nighttime bazaars of Asia, this iconic Californian festival, named after ...

Monday, October 12

SF’s Indigenous Peoples Day at Yerba Buena Gardens
Monday, October 12 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Gardens (Esplanade)
SF's Indigenous Peoples Day at Yerba Buena Gardens
Indigenous Peoples Day Mon, Oct 12 | 12:00pm – 4:00pm Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens Mission St. between 3rd & 4th Sts. San Francisco, CA Join us in celebration of San Francisco Indigenous Peoples Day with a magnificent profusion of Native American art, music and vendors. The event highlights the ...

Friday, October 16

“HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)
"HellaSecret" Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)

Get ready for our “HellaSecret” speakeasy comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a venue and you’ll get an email with the secret location. This HellaSecret comedy show takes place in a ...

SF Neo-Futurists “The Infinite Wrench” (30 Plays in 60 Minutes, every Fri & Sat)
SF Neo-Futurists “The Infinite Wrench” (30 Plays in 60 Minutes, every Fri & Sat)

See the show the SF Chronicle calls one of 22 San Francisco things everyone must do! 50 weekends a year, the critically-acclaimed San Francisco Neo-Futurists present The Infinite Wrench, an attempt to perform 30 bite-sized plays in a frantic race against the clock, in an ...

Pleasant Hill Night Market: Food, Music & Performances
Friday, October 16 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Chilpancingo Park
Pleasant Hill Night Market: Food, Music & Performances

Pleasant Hill Night Market Will Return in May 2026 After a successful first season, the Night Market will be back in May 2026 with food, music, merchandise, activities and more! Visit Pleasant Hill California for more info. After getting so much love and support from ...

“Sundown Cinema” SF’s Outdoor Movie Night in the Park 2026
Friday, October 16 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Crane Cove Park
"Sundown Cinema" SF's Outdoor Movie Night in the Park 2026

San Francisco’s free outdoor movie tradition is back with a full season for 2026. The Sundown Cinema series has just announced its lineup, bringing family-friendly films to parks across the city from June through October. After a scaled-back return in 2025, the full program is ...

Saturday, October 17

SF’s “Secondhand Saturday” 2025 w/ Sunset Mercantile (Every Third Saturday)
Saturday, October 17 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free Admission
| Sunset Community Mercantile
SF's "Secondhand Saturday" 2025 w/ Sunset Mercantile (Every Third Saturday)

Launching April 18th, one of San Francisco’s favorite vintage and makers market is returning for it’s fifth season! Come celebrate Earth Day at the 2026 season launch of Secondhand Saturday! A curated, stylish, and modern take on the traditional flea market, featuring over 60 vintage ...Monthly

SF Neo-Futurists “The Infinite Wrench” (30 Plays in 60 Minutes, every Fri & Sat)
SF Neo-Futurists “The Infinite Wrench” (30 Plays in 60 Minutes, every Fri & Sat)

See the show the SF Chronicle calls one of 22 San Francisco things everyone must do! 50 weekends a year, the critically-acclaimed San Francisco Neo-Futurists present The Infinite Wrench, an attempt to perform 30 bite-sized plays in a frantic race against the clock, in an ...

Friday, October 23

“HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)
"HellaSecret" Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)

Get ready for our “HellaSecret” speakeasy comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a venue and you’ll get an email with the secret location. This HellaSecret comedy show takes place in a ...

SF Neo-Futurists “The Infinite Wrench” (30 Plays in 60 Minutes, every Fri & Sat)
SF Neo-Futurists “The Infinite Wrench” (30 Plays in 60 Minutes, every Fri & Sat)

See the show the SF Chronicle calls one of 22 San Francisco things everyone must do! 50 weekends a year, the critically-acclaimed San Francisco Neo-Futurists present The Infinite Wrench, an attempt to perform 30 bite-sized plays in a frantic race against the clock, in an ...

Saturday, October 24

SF Neo-Futurists “The Infinite Wrench” (30 Plays in 60 Minutes, every Fri & Sat)
SF Neo-Futurists “The Infinite Wrench” (30 Plays in 60 Minutes, every Fri & Sat)

See the show the SF Chronicle calls one of 22 San Francisco things everyone must do! 50 weekends a year, the critically-acclaimed San Francisco Neo-Futurists present The Infinite Wrench, an attempt to perform 30 bite-sized plays in a frantic race against the clock, in an ...

Sunday, October 25

2026 “Howl-O-Ween” Pet Parade at City Center Bishop Ranch
Sunday, October 25 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | City Center Bishop Ranch
2026 "Howl-O-Ween" Pet Parade at City Center Bishop Ranch
Your prized and precious pets will have their moment to shine on October 25 at the City Center Howl-O-Ween Costumed Pet Parade. This free event kicks off at 2 PM in Alexander Square, where pets will be strutting their stuff in costume, showing off their ...

Tuesday, October 27

Free National Parks Day: Muir Woods + Yosemite: Teddy Roosevelt’s Bday 2026
Free National Parks Day: Muir Woods + Yosemite: Teddy Roosevelt's Bday 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 ...

Friday, October 30

“HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)
"HellaSecret" Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)

Get ready for our “HellaSecret” speakeasy comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a venue and you’ll get an email with the secret location. This HellaSecret comedy show takes place in a ...

SF Neo-Futurists “The Infinite Wrench” (30 Plays in 60 Minutes, every Fri & Sat)
SF Neo-Futurists “The Infinite Wrench” (30 Plays in 60 Minutes, every Fri & Sat)

See the show the SF Chronicle calls one of 22 San Francisco things everyone must do! 50 weekends a year, the critically-acclaimed San Francisco Neo-Futurists present The Infinite Wrench, an attempt to perform 30 bite-sized plays in a frantic race against the clock, in an ...

Final Weekend of Ocean Beach Bonfires for 2026 (Ends Oct. 31)
Friday, October 30 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Fire rings are first come, first serve
| Ocean Beach Fire Pits
Final Weekend of Ocean Beach Bonfires for 2026 (Ends Oct. 31)

For the first time in four months, it’s finally legal again to have a bonfire at Ocean Beach. During the “No Burn” Season (which runs from November 1 to the end of February), bonfires are not allowed, but starting March 1, 2026, bonfires are back ...

Saturday, October 31

SF Neo-Futurists “The Infinite Wrench” (30 Plays in 60 Minutes, every Fri & Sat)
SF Neo-Futurists “The Infinite Wrench” (30 Plays in 60 Minutes, every Fri & Sat)

See the show the SF Chronicle calls one of 22 San Francisco things everyone must do! 50 weekends a year, the critically-acclaimed San Francisco Neo-Futurists present The Infinite Wrench, an attempt to perform 30 bite-sized plays in a frantic race against the clock, in an ...

SF “Halloween Hoopla” Kids’ Festival in the Park + Costume Parade (2026)
Saturday, October 31 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Gardens, Children’s Garden
SF "Halloween Hoopla" Kids' Festival in the Park + Costume Parade (2026)
The 26th annual Halloween Hoopla is back with family-friendly frights and delights for kids under 10 and their adults! This year’s festivities are sure to amaze with awe-inspiring performers from Circus Bella accompanied by live music from the Circus Bella All-Star Trio. The Hoopla Grand Finale is ...
Ocean Beach Halloween Bonfire Night (Final Bonfire Until March 1, 2027)
Saturday, October 31 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Fire rings are first come, first serve
| Ocean Beach Fire Pits
Ocean Beach Halloween Bonfire Night (Final Bonfire Until March 1, 2027)

For the first time in four months, it’s finally legal again to have a bonfire at Ocean Beach. During the “No Burn” Season (which runs from November 1 to the end of February), bonfires are not allowed, but starting March 1, 2026, bonfires are back ...

Sunday, November 1

SF’s “Head West” Marketplace at the Ferry Building (Every 1st Sunday)
Sunday, November 1 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Ferry Building
SF's "Head West" Marketplace at the Ferry Building (Every 1st Sunday)

Come for the Marketplace, stay for the experience! HEAD WEST is a marketplace for emerging + established local brands and small businesses. From hand-made ceramics to locally sourced vintage, there are always new categories of goods available to explore. Marketplaces becomes a destination to not ...Monthly

Friday, November 6

“HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)
"HellaSecret" Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)

Get ready for our “HellaSecret” speakeasy comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a venue and you’ll get an email with the secret location. This HellaSecret comedy show takes place in a ...

SF Neo-Futurists “The Infinite Wrench” (30 Plays in 60 Minutes, every Fri & Sat)
SF Neo-Futurists “The Infinite Wrench” (30 Plays in 60 Minutes, every Fri & Sat)

See the show the SF Chronicle calls one of 22 San Francisco things everyone must do! 50 weekends a year, the critically-acclaimed San Francisco Neo-Futurists present The Infinite Wrench, an attempt to perform 30 bite-sized plays in a frantic race against the clock, in an ...

Pleasant Hill Night Market: Food, Music & Performances
Friday, November 6 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Chilpancingo Park
Pleasant Hill Night Market: Food, Music & Performances

Pleasant Hill Night Market Will Return in May 2026 After a successful first season, the Night Market will be back in May 2026 with food, music, merchandise, activities and more! Visit Pleasant Hill California for more info. After getting so much love and support from ...

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
Kristi Yamaguchi Holiday Ice Rink Opening Ceremony 2026 (San Ramon)
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. ...

Saturday, November 7

SF Neo-Futurists “The Infinite Wrench” (30 Plays in 60 Minutes, every Fri & Sat)
SF Neo-Futurists “The Infinite Wrench” (30 Plays in 60 Minutes, every Fri & Sat)

See the show the SF Chronicle calls one of 22 San Francisco things everyone must do! 50 weekends a year, the critically-acclaimed San Francisco Neo-Futurists present The Infinite Wrench, an attempt to perform 30 bite-sized plays in a frantic race against the clock, in an ...

Bank of America’s “Museums On Us” Free Museum Weekend (2026)
Bank of America's "Museums On Us" Free Museum Weekend (2026)

Holders of Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, or U. S. Trust cardholders (credit cards and debit cards) get free admission to six Bay Area museums, two Sacramento museums and to more than 225 cultural institutions nationwide, for the first full weekend each month including the de ...Monthly

Sunday, November 8

SF’s “Inner Sunset Flea Market” 2026 w/ Sunset Mercantile (Season Finale)
Sunday, November 8 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free Admission: All Welcome
| Inner Sunset
SF's "Inner Sunset Flea Market" 2026 w/ Sunset Mercantile (Season Finale)

The Inner Sunset Flea Market is back for its 11th season on April 12th! Launched in collaboration with the Inner Sunset Park Neighbors and happening every second Sunday from April to November, this vibrant, well-loved community event transforms Irving Street (9th-11th Ave.) into a lively ...Monthly

Bank of America’s “Museums On Us” Free Museum Weekend (2026)
Bank of America's "Museums On Us" Free Museum Weekend (2026)

Holders of Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, or U. S. Trust cardholders (credit cards and debit cards) get free admission to six Bay Area museums, two Sacramento museums and to more than 225 cultural institutions nationwide, for the first full weekend each month including the de ...Monthly

Wednesday, November 11

Free National Parks Day: Muir Woods + Yosemite for Veterans Day 2026
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 ...