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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 ...

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 ...
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 ...

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, ...
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 ...

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 “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 ...

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 ...
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 ...
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 ...

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, ...
Free Shakespeare in the Park 2026 at SF’s Sue Bierman Park (Sept. 19-27)
Sunday, September 20 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 3:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Sue Bierman Park
Free Shakespeare in the Park 2026 at SF's Sue Bierman Park (Sept. 19-27)

Free Shakespeare in the Park 2026: “Antony and Cleopatra” (July 25-Sept. 27) July 25-September 27, 2026 Cupertino, Redwood City & San Francisco FREE – No tickets required Free Shakespeare in the Park returns for its 44th season with Antony and Cleopatra, bringing free outdoor theater ...

Jazz on the Bay Festival (Treasure Island)
Jazz on the Bay Festival (Treasure Island)
Jazz on the Bay – Waterfront Jazz Festival Live at Gold Bar In collaboration with West Coast Makers Jazz. Funk. Soul. Rhythm. On the Bay. Lineup Outdoor Stage Bay Area All Stars – Featuring Peter Michael Escovedo & Musicians from the Bay Area’s legendary funk, soul & jazz scene. Ricky Aguilar ...

Tuesday, September 22

Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2026 Full Schedule Released
Tuesday, September 22 – All Day | Cost: FREE | Hellman Hollow
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2026 Full Schedule Released

Hardly Strictly Bluegrass is one of the largest, free-est and beloved music festivals in the country. Be one of over 750,000 attendees over the three-day musical extravaganza in beautiful Golden Gate Park. Save the date as Hardly Strictly Bluegrass makes its return for 2026. Full ...

LTF Fiesta de Oportunidades: Career, Business & Entrepreneurship Fair
Tuesday, September 22 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free Admission with RSVP
| SF Latino Task Force
LTF Fiesta de Oportunidades: Career, Business & Entrepreneurship Fair
Join the Latino Task Force for the Fiesta de Oportunidades: Career, Business & Entrepreneurship Fair on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, from 12:00–4:00 PM in San Francisco. Connect with local employers, explore job and career opportunities, learn about workers’ rights, and discover resources to support your next ...

Thursday, September 24

“SOMA Nights” 2026: Neighborhood Block Party + Night Market (SF)
Thursday, September 24 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Folsom St. (between 6th-12th)
"SOMA Nights" 2026: Neighborhood Block Party + Night Market (SF)

SOMA Nights returns in 2026, bringing a monthly street party to San Francisco’s Folsom Street (6th–12th) on the fourth Thursday of each month, from April 23 through September 24, 2026. This free, high-energy event spotlights the neighborhood’s creative spirit with local food, pop-up vendors, art, ...Monthly

Friday, September 25

Dolly Parton Day 2026: Free Outdoor Fest at Union Square (SF)
Friday, September 25 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No RSVP required
| Union Square Park
Dolly Parton Day 2026: Free Outdoor Fest at Union Square (SF)
Dolly Day is a community-organized day of recognition, honoring the life of Dolly Parton with the intention to make it an annual event in San Francisco. The September 25th San Francisco event brings together music, generosity, and glam in a free, public gathering open to fans ...
SF’s Huge “Sunset Night Market” (Sept. 25)
Friday, September 25 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Irving & 22nd
SF's Huge "Sunset Night Market" (Sept. 25)

The long-awaited return of the Sunset Night Market has arrived!  Sunset Night Market™ gets ready for summer with The Dragon Boat Festival! Join us for a night of food, culture, music, and community spirit. Bring your family, invite your friends, and wish for good luck while taking ...

Maker Faire Bay Area 2026 (Sept. 25-27)
Friday, September 25 – 10:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: $45*
*Tickets start at $45 | Get 25% Off Tickets with code BAS
| Historic Mare Island Naval Shipyard
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 ...

SF’s “Visitacion Valley” Night Market + Block Party (2026)
Friday, September 25 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Leland Avenue (Between Bayshore & Peabody)
SF's "Visitacion Valley" Night Market + Block Party (2026)

The inaugural Visitacion Valley Night Market takes place on the last Fridays of August and September along Leland Avenue in San Francisco. This free community event features delicious food vendors, local shopping, live music, street dancing, family-friendly activities, and resources from community organizations. All ages ...

Sunset Night Market: The Mid-Autumn Moon Festival
Friday, September 25 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free
| Irving St. btwn 20th-25th Ave.
Sunset Night Market: The Mid-Autumn Moon Festival
Sunset Night Market™ shifts into fall with one of the most beloved celebrations: The Mid-Autumn Moon Festival! This festival is a time for giving thanks and the gathering of friends and family. Join us for a night of moon cakes, laterns, music, cultural performances, food, ...
Walnut Creek Oktoberfest: Free Festival, 21+ Chillgarten + Kids Zone (Sept. 25-26)
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 ...

Saturday, September 26

“Corgi Con” Bay Area 2026 at Alameda County Fairgrounds
Saturday, September 26 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: $13*
*$13.44+ | Kids 6 & under FREE | Parking $15
| Alameda County Fairgrounds (Pleasanton Ave.)
"Corgi Con" Bay Area 2026 at Alameda County Fairgrounds
Get ready for a day of stubby legs, fluffy butts, and serious Corgi competition at Corgi Con, the annual celebration of all things Corgi. Bring your Corgi, your “incorgnito” pup, or just yourself to watch the fluff-filled festivities. The day’s highlights include Mickey’s Derby, home of ...
Maker Faire Bay Area 2026 (Sept. 25-27)
Saturday, September 26 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: $45*
*Tickets start at $45 | Get 25% Off Tickets with code BAS
| Historic Mare Island Naval Shipyard
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 ...

Sausalito Art & Harbor Days
Saturday, September 26 – 10:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | 1 Tracy Way
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 ...
Rodeo Music and Art Market
Saturday, September 26 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free All Day; No RSVP needed
| Lefty Gomez Baseball Field
Rodeo Music and Art Market
The Rodeo Music & Art Market is a free, family-friendly community celebration taking place on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at Lefty Gomez Field in downtown Rodeo. There will be 3 live bands, a DJ, food court, kids play zone, non profits, and 30+ art vendors. ...
8th Annual Bay Area Korean “Chuseok” Festival (The Presidio)
Saturday, September 26 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Presidio Main Post Lawn
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 ...
2026 Bay Area “Chuseok” Korean Harvest Festival (The Presidio)
Saturday, September 26 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are welcome
| Presidio Main Post Lawn
2026 Bay Area "Chuseok" Korean Harvest Festival (The Presidio)
The Bay Area Chuseok Festival, hosted by Korean Center, Inc., returns to the Presidio for its 8th annual celebration of Korean culture, community, and tradition. The free festival honors Chuseok, Korea’s harvest holiday, bringing thousands of people together for a day of cultural connection, Korean ...