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Friday, October 30

City Creatures: Pest Art Pop-Up (SF)
Friday, October 30 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free Open House 2PM - 6PM Evening Fundraiser 6PM - 11PM
| Terra Gallery
City Creatures: Pest Art Pop-Up (SF)
​Art. Urban wildlife. Guest speakers. Food. Drinks. Music. And a gallery full of strange things to explore. City Creatures is a one-day exhibition at Terra Gallery exploring the hidden ecology of city life through art, science, and the perspective of people who work closely with urban ...
Free Outdoor Video Art Walk Through SF’s Mid-Market (Oct. 30 – Nov. 1)
Friday, October 30 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No RSVP required
| Mid-Market walking loop
Free Outdoor Video Art Walk Through SF's Mid-Market (Oct. 30 - Nov. 1)

Meet the Moment Video Festival brings politically and socially engaged video art to storefront windows, vacant spaces and outdoor projections along a walkable Mid-Market loop. Curated by Natasha Becker, Mushi Wooseong James, Việt Lê, Julio César Morales, Efe Ozmen and Twyla Ruby, the festival features ...

Late Night Editions: “Halloween Eve” DJ Costume Party at SF’s de Young Museum
Friday, October 30 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: $45*
*General admission: $45; VIP: $95
| de Young Museum
Late Night Editions: "Halloween Eve" DJ Costume Party at SF's de Young Museum
Halloween Eve on Friday, October 30th, rises from the shadows and takes over the de Young for a wickedly unforgettable night where art, music, and mystery collide. Stroll the glowing galleries while live DJ sets from In Session pulse through the halls. Delight in bites ...
“Another Lamp Show” 100+ One-Of-A-Kind Art Lamps (SF)
Friday, October 30 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: $10*
*Online ticket required for entry.
| 500 Capp St Foundation
"Another Lamp Show" 100+ One-Of-A-Kind Art Lamps (SF)
Opening October 30th, 500 Capp Street Foundation presents Another Lamp Show, a fundraiser in support of the historic David Ireland House in San Francisco’s Mission District. Co-organized with artist and union electrician Rico Duenas, the fundraiser invites more than 100 artists, including Chelsea Ryoko Wong, ...
Sci-Fi Night: “Little Shop of Horrors” w/ Carnivorous Plants at Chabot (Oakland)
Friday, October 30 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: $20*
*$20 18+, $10 for Members
| Chabot Space & Science Center
Sci-Fi Night: “Little Shop of Horrors” w/ Carnivorous Plants at Chabot (Oakland)
Seymour and His Insatiable, Bloodthirsty Plant Are Taking Over Chabot! Join us for a one-night-only screening of the 1986 movie musical Little Shop of Horrors: The Director’s Cut featuring a special pre-show talk by the Bay Area Carnivorous Plant Society. Whether you come learn about real-world carnivorous ...

Saturday, October 31

SF Craft & Learn at the Museum of the Eye: Ojo de Dios (Oct. 24-31)
Saturday, October 31 – 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP on Eventbrite
| Truhlsen-Marmor Museum of the Eye
SF Craft & Learn at the Museum of the Eye: Ojo de Dios (Oct. 24-31)

Get into the spirit of the season at the Museum of the Eye. With Halloween and Día de los Muertos around the corner, our popular Craft & Learn: Ojo de Dios workshop returns with two opportunities to join the fun. Visit us Saturday, Oct. 24, or ...

Ocular Oddities: 21+ After Hours at the Museum of the Eye (SF)
Saturday, October 31 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: $20.72*
*$20.72 General Admission + fees and a hosted beer and wine bar
| Truhlsen-Marmor Museum of the Eye
Ocular Oddities: 21+ After Hours at the Museum of the Eye (SF)
Get into the Halloween spirit at this 21+ after-hours event at the Museum of the Eye. Explore rarely seen artifacts, from 19th-century glass eyeballs to articulated skulls, and hear strange stories from ophthalmology’s past + enjoy a hosted beer & wine bar. Ocular Oddities: After Hours Saturday, October ...
Free “Legion of Honor” Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)
Free "Legion of Honor" Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)

 the Legion of Honor offers free general admission to the permanent galleries to Bay Area residents. Advanced tickets are required, and capacity is limited due to COVID-19 precautions. Please note that admission to any special exhibits is not included nor discounted and will require ...Every Saturday

Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)
Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)

, the de Young offers free general admission to the permanent galleries to Bay Area residents. Please note that admission to any special exhibits is not included nor discounted and will require the full admission price. Saturdays feature engaging art experiences for the entire family, ...Every Saturday

Spooky Science at Chabot (Oakland)
Saturday, October 31 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: $24*
*$19-24
| Chabot Space & Science Center
Spooky Science at Chabot (Oakland)
Spend your Halloweekend at Chabot! Trick or Treat across the universe and enjoy some ooey-gooey spooky science! Join us for a variety of fun and family-friendly Halloween activities including a Spooky Science Lab, the Pumpkin Elevator Engineering Challenge, and more! Wear a costume, get some candy, ...
Halloween Tattoo Party w/ Flash Deals + Scary Movies (SF)
Saturday, October 31 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Event is free and so are the drinks/good times. Tattoos are not free but at discounted rates
| Analog Tattoo Art Kolectiv
Halloween Tattoo Party w/ Flash Deals + Scary Movies (SF)
ANALOG TATTOO HALLOWEEN PARTY!   Stop by and have a great time! Analog Tattoo Arts Kolectiv opens its doors on Halloween for a party filled with flash tattoos and fun of all kinds. Come check out the art, tattoos, good times, good people, and be a part ...
Halloween Costume Contest + Tiny Monster Art Party (Oakland)
Saturday, October 31 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The Grand Gallery
Halloween Costume Contest + Tiny Monster Art Party (Oakland)
Don’t Miss The Tiny Monster Show Closing Party Costume Contest Calling all Halloween lovers young and old to don your spectacular costumes for The Tiny Monster Show Costume Contest Closing Party.  Saturday, Oct 31st  Noon -3pm Contest starts at 1pm Partake in treats and howl at the art as we shower gifts ...
SF’s Aquarium of the Bay: Underwater Pumpkin Carving w/ Kids Free (Oct. 31-Nov. 1)
SF's Aquarium of the Bay: Underwater Pumpkin Carving w/ Kids Free (Oct. 31-Nov. 1)

Aquarium of the Bay hosts its Fish or Treat Halloween program at PIER 39 on October 31 and November 1, featuring underwater pumpkin carving from 1-2 PM, otter pumpkin enrichment at 2 PM, and an all-day arts and crafts table. A trick-or-treat candy station is ...

The Red Shoes
Saturday, October 31 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: $15*
*Senior and student discounts available
| Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
The Red Shoes
See “The Red Shoes” (1948), cinema’s quintessential backstage drama about a rising star who is torn between the composer who loves her and the impresario determined to make her great. Enjoy themed snacks as part of this series inspired by GaHee Park’s exhibition “Behind the ...
Free Outdoor Video Art Walk Through SF’s Mid-Market (Oct. 30 – Nov. 1)
Saturday, October 31 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No RSVP required
| Mid-Market walking loop
Free Outdoor Video Art Walk Through SF's Mid-Market (Oct. 30 - Nov. 1)

Meet the Moment Video Festival brings politically and socially engaged video art to storefront windows, vacant spaces and outdoor projections along a walkable Mid-Market loop. Curated by Natasha Becker, Mushi Wooseong James, Việt Lê, Julio César Morales, Efe Ozmen and Twyla Ruby, the festival features ...

Glow in the Streets 2026: Outdoor Dayglow / Neon Halloween Dance Party (Castro)
Saturday, October 31 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP or donation requested to support the event.
| 4116 18th Street
Glow in the Streets 2026: Outdoor Dayglow / Neon Halloween Dance Party (Castro)
Glow in the Streets is a Halloween-night outdoor dance party in San Francisco’s Castro District featuring DJ sets by Hil Huerta and Sergio Fedasz, drag, dayglow and neon art, a no-host bar, and costume contests for kids, pets, and adults. The event includes immersive art ...
“Hot Art” Halloween Iron Pour: Molten Metal + Fire Arts at The Crucible (Oakland)
"Hot Art" Halloween Iron Pour: Molten Metal + Fire Arts at The Crucible (Oakland)
Experience the heat and creativity of The Crucible’s HOT ART Halloween Iron Pour! Watch molten iron flow in a spectacular outdoor display, explore live studio demonstrations and art installations, try hands-on activities, and feel the energy of our vibrant maker community. It’s a rare opportunity ...
Yerba Buena Illuminated: Free 95-Ft Art Projection on Market Street
Saturday, October 31 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Humboldt Bank Building
Yerba Buena Illuminated: Free 95-Ft Art Projection on Market Street

San Francisco has officially turned a downtown building into a giant art projector. Yerba Buena Illuminated launched Tuesday, August 25, 2026 projecting giant digital artworks onto the historic Humboldt Bank Building at 785 Market St., at the top of Yerba Buena Lane. The massive projection ...

Sunday, November 1

Asian Art Museum: Free Admission Day (Every First Sunday)
Sunday, November 1 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Special exhibitions may require separate admission surcharge
| Asian Art Museum
Asian Art Museum: Free Admission Day (Every First Sunday)

Through the power of art, the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco brings the diverse cultures of Asia to life. Located in the heart of San Francisco, the museum is home to one of the world’s finest collections of Asian art, boasting more than 18,000 ...Monthly

Oakland Museum of California’s Free First Sundays (OMCA)
Sunday, November 1 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission; additional $6 fee for access to special exhibitions
| OMCA (Oakland Museum of California)
Oakland Museum of California's Free First Sundays (OMCA)

The Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) brings together collections of art, history, and natural science under one roof to tell the extraordinary stories of California and its people. First Sundays at OMCA Every first Sunday of the month, General Admission to OMCA’s Galleries of California ...Monthly

“Castro Art Mart” Mini Block Party on Noe St. (Every First Sunday)
Sunday, November 1 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Market & Noe
"Castro Art Mart" Mini Block Party on Noe St. (Every First Sunday)

The Castro Art Mart Features LGBTQ Artists, Live Music, and Drag Performances every 1st Sunday of the month on Noe St and Market St (Next to the Lookout Bar), 11-5pm. Come enjoy this Free, Family & Friendly event hosted by Castro Merchants, while supporting local artists, ...Monthly

SF’s Aquarium of the Bay: Underwater Pumpkin Carving w/ Kids Free (Oct. 31-Nov. 1)
SF's Aquarium of the Bay: Underwater Pumpkin Carving w/ Kids Free (Oct. 31-Nov. 1)

Aquarium of the Bay hosts its Fish or Treat Halloween program at PIER 39 on October 31 and November 1, featuring underwater pumpkin carving from 1-2 PM, otter pumpkin enrichment at 2 PM, and an all-day arts and crafts table. A trick-or-treat candy station is ...

“Castro Art Mart” 2026: Drag, Music + Art (1st Sundays)
Sunday, November 1 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Noe Street between Market and Beaver
"Castro Art Mart" 2026: Drag, Music + Art (1st Sundays)

Join us for Castro Art Mart, a vibrant community event celebrating local creativity! Experience a lively day in the heart of The Castro as Castro Art Mart brings together talented local artists, makers, musicians, and performers for an unforgettable celebration of art, culture, and connection. ...Monthly

Free Outdoor Video Art Walk Through SF’s Mid-Market (Oct. 30 – Nov. 1)
Sunday, November 1 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No RSVP required
| Mid-Market walking loop
Free Outdoor Video Art Walk Through SF's Mid-Market (Oct. 30 - Nov. 1)

Meet the Moment Video Festival brings politically and socially engaged video art to storefront windows, vacant spaces and outdoor projections along a walkable Mid-Market loop. Curated by Natasha Becker, Mushi Wooseong James, Việt Lê, Julio César Morales, Efe Ozmen and Twyla Ruby, the festival features ...

Monday, November 2

Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)
Japanese Tea Garden's Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)

The Japanese Tea Garden provides visitors from around the world with an opportunity to experience the natural beauty, tranquility, and harmony of a Japanese-style garden in the heart of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. Originally created as a “Japanese Village” exhibit for the 1894 California ...Every Monday

Tuesday, November 3

de Young Museum Free Day (First Tuesdays)
Tuesday, November 3 – 9:30 am - Ends at 5:15 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission to general galleries; special exhibition fees still apply. Timed tickets required
| de Young Museum
de Young Museum Free Day (First Tuesdays)

Located in beautiful Golden Gate Park, the de Young Museum is a landmark art museum founded in 1895. Your visit includes a whirlwind trip around the world as the museum’s collections feature priceless treasures and works of arts from the 17th through the 20th centuries ...Monthly

“Legion of Honor” Museum Free Day (First Tuesdays)
Tuesday, November 3 – 9:30 am - Ends at 5:15 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission to general galleries; special exhibition fees still apply. Advanced timed tickets required.
| Legion of Honor
"Legion of Honor" Museum Free Day (First Tuesdays)

The Legion of Honor displays a collection of 4,000 years of ancient and European art in an exquisite Beaux-Arts building in an unforgettable setting overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge. Normally, general admission is $20 for adults, but on the first Tuesday of the month, admission ...Monthly

SF’s Conservatory of Flowers Free First Tuesdays (Golden Gate Park)
Tuesday, November 3 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Conservatory of Flowers
SF's Conservatory of Flowers Free First Tuesdays (Golden Gate Park)

Whether you’re a native San Franciscan, a visitor from the other side of the world, or a budding botanist, the Conservatory of Flowers, located in Golden Gate Park, offers an intimate, up-close experience with nearly 2,000 species of rare, exotic, and endangered plants from more ...Monthly

SF’s Cartoon Art Museum’s “Pay What You Wish” Day (First Tuesdays)
Tuesday, November 3 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Pay What You Wish Day
| Cartoon Art Museum
SF's Cartoon Art Museum's "Pay What You Wish" Day (First Tuesdays)

Founded in 1984, the Cartoon Art Museum has something for everyone—from comic strips, comic books and anime to political cartoons, graphic novels and underground comix. People of all ages can view original cartoon art at exhibitions and screenings, produce their own comics and animation at ...Monthly

Wednesday, November 4

Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)
Japanese Tea Garden's Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)

The Japanese Tea Garden provides visitors from around the world with an opportunity to experience the natural beauty, tranquility, and harmony of a Japanese-style garden in the heart of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. Originally created as a “Japanese Village” exhibit for the 1894 California ...Every Wednesday