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Saturday, September 30

7th Annual “Scumdance” Film Festival in SF (Sept. 29-30)
7th Annual "Scumdance" Film Festival in SF (Sept. 29-30)

Earlybirds! $3 off each ticket when you use the code earlybird14 at checkout. Offer ends September 24. Promo Codes are not applicable at the door. Codes are not case sensitive, but must be typed as one word. Some of these films contain nudity and violence. Viewer discretion advised. The SCUMDANCE ...

Sunday, October 1

Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile 2023
Sunday, October 1 – 9:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free Admission
| Sunset Mercantile (Outer Sunset)
Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile 2023

A weekly market featuring farmers, ranchers, food artisans, live music, children’s activities, vendors, makers, merchants, artists, and local organizations. Explore all the amazing local businesses surrounding the farmers market at sunsetstrong.com. You can find us every Sunday 9am-2pm year round on 37th avenue/Ortega and every Wednesday ...Every Sunday

Palo Alto’s 2023 Great Glass Pumpkin Patch (Sept. 30 – Oct. 1)
Sunday, October 1 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free
| Palo Alto Art Center
Palo Alto's 2023 Great Glass Pumpkin Patch (Sept. 30 - Oct. 1)

Sep 30-Oct 1, 10 AM-5 PM Palo Alto’s beloved Great Glass Pumpkin Patch draws thousands of visitors from all over the world to explore more than 10,000 unique and one-of-a-kind glass pumpkins, gourds, and autumnal keepsakes-in countless arrays of colors and sizes, ranging in height ...

25th Annual Bay Area Anarchist Book Fair (Oakland)
Sunday, October 1 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE | Humanist Hall
25th Annual Bay Area Anarchist Book Fair (Oakland)
25th Annual Bay Area Anarchist Book Fair Oct. 1, 2023 10:am to 5:00 pm Humanist Hall
390 27th St. Oakland 94612 The Bay Area Anarchist Book Fair is an annual event that brings together people interested and engaged in radical work to connect, learn, and discuss through books and information ...
18th Annual Millbrae Japanese Culture Festival (2023)
Sunday, October 1 – 10:30 am | Cost: FREE | Civic Center Plaza (Millbrae)
18th Annual Millbrae Japanese Culture Festival (2023)
The city of Millbrae, its Japanese Culture Festival Committee, and the Millbrae Chamber of Commerce, sponsors the 18th Annual Japanese Culture Festival on Sunday, October 1, 2023. Millbrae celebrates the growing diversity and unique cultures on the Bay Area Peninsula. This non-profit event provides entertainment ...
Mavericks Surf Festival 2023 (Sept. 30 – Oct. 1)
Sunday, October 1 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Pillar Point Harbor
Mavericks Surf Festival 2023 (Sept. 30 - Oct. 1)

Come celebrate Mavericks and the men and women who dare to surf one of the most feared breaks on the planet! The Mavericks Awards big-wave surfing video contest will present its annual Mavericks Festival, a free celebration for the community, on Saturday, September 30 and Sunday, October ...

San Francisco’s 49th Annual Castro Street Fair (2023)
San Francisco's 49th Annual Castro Street Fair (2023)
The 49th Castro Street Fair will take place on Sunday, October 1, 2023 from 11am to 6pm at Castro and Market Streets. The Fair has been celebrating the Castro District and all of San Francisco since its founding by Harvey Milk in 1974. We have also ...
6th Annual “Little Italy” San Jose Festival (2023)
Sunday, October 1 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free but donations accepted
| Little Italy San Jose
6th Annual "Little Italy" San Jose Festival (2023)
Celebrate all things Italian in San Jose’s Little Italy San Jose District. ~ Authentic Italian Cuisine from Little Italy Businesses and Italian Restaurants located throughout Santa Clara County. ~ Supercars of Italy Car show featuring over 60 Lamborghini and Ferrari luxury vehicles ~ Fantastic Entertainment lineup including Pasquale ...
DT/SF Downtown “Sucka Flea” Pop-up Market & Swap
Sunday, October 1 – 11:00 am | | 332 Pine St
DT/SF Downtown "Sucka Flea" Pop-up Market & Swap
Sunday October 1st is our first Downtown Sucka Flea! DT/SF is a brand new monthly Pop-Up Market located in Downtown San Francisco inside 332 Pine Street. A much bigger, indoor version of SUCKA FLEA Market & Swap, DT/SF features many more Local Artists, Vendors, Music, Food, ...
2023 Hardly Strictly Bluegrass: Sunday Lineup (Golden Gate Park)
Sunday, October 1 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Hellman Hollow
2023 Hardly Strictly Bluegrass: Sunday Lineup (Golden Gate Park)

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 2023. Highlights for 2023 include Jason ...

2023 “Mosaic Festival” Silicon Valley w/ Ballet, Opera, Break Dancing & Bollywood (Sept. 30 – Oct. 1)
Sunday, October 1 – 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | School of Arts and Culture at Mexican Heritage Plaza
2023 "Mosaic Festival" Silicon Valley w/ Ballet, Opera, Break Dancing & Bollywood (Sept. 30 - Oct. 1)

Sept 30-Oct 1, 3 PM to 9 PM on both days A FESTIVAL FOR ALL – Join Mosaic America and School of Arts and Culture at Mexican Heritage Plaza for our third annual Mosaic Festival Silicon Valley! The Mosaic Festival is a free and inclusive ...

Wednesday, October 4

San Francisco Fleet Week 2023: Blue Angels + Full Schedule of Events (Oct. 4-9)
Wednesday, October 4 – All Day | Cost: FREE | All Over San Francisco
San Francisco Fleet Week 2023: Blue Angels + Full Schedule of Events (Oct. 4-9)

Look up in the sky when you hear the roaring of jet engines and head down to SF’s northern waterfront and for San Francisco’s annual Fleet Week airshow and festival which is back in 2023. Although there is a full week of events, the epochal ...

Thursday, October 5

17 New Pop-Up Shops Opening in Empty Downtown SF Storefronts (Oct. 5-6)
Thursday, October 5 – 8:00 am | Cost: FREE | All Over San Francisco
17 New Pop-Up Shops Opening in Empty Downtown SF Storefronts (Oct. 5-6)

Local nonprofit SF New Deal announced today the grand opening schedule for the first cohort of pop-up activations in the inaugural Vacant to Vibrant program, a partnership with Mayor London N. Breed and the City of San Francisco’s Office of Economic Workforce and Development (OEWD) along with ...

Fleet Week 2023: Blue Angels Arrival & Practice Survey Flights (SF)
Thursday, October 5 – 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Marina Green
Fleet Week 2023: Blue Angels Arrival & Practice Survey Flights (SF)
Although it’s not the full airshow later in the week, typically the Blue Angels will do survey flights periodically during the time period of about 1-5 pm on Thursday. So, although it’s not guaranteed, on Thursday you should be able to see (and hear) the Blue Angels ...

Friday, October 6

17 New Pop-Up Shops Opening in Empty Downtown SF Storefronts (Oct. 5-6)
Friday, October 6 – 8:00 am | Cost: FREE | All Over San Francisco
17 New Pop-Up Shops Opening in Empty Downtown SF Storefronts (Oct. 5-6)

Local nonprofit SF New Deal announced today the grand opening schedule for the first cohort of pop-up activations in the inaugural Vacant to Vibrant program, a partnership with Mayor London N. Breed and the City of San Francisco’s Office of Economic Workforce and Development (OEWD) along with ...

“Parade of Ships” Under Golden Gate Bridge (Fleet Week 2023)
Friday, October 6 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Crissy Field
"Parade of Ships" Under Golden Gate Bridge (Fleet Week 2023)
Come see the Fleet enter the Bay under the Golden Gate Bridge as the visiting ships steam towards their ports, and Liberty Call for our honored Sailors and Marines. San Francisco Fleet Week hosts the largest Parade of Ships on the West Coast. The procession of ...
Fleet Week 2023: Blue Angels Airshow + Full Schedule (Friday)
Friday, October 6 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Marina Green
Fleet Week 2023: Blue Angels Airshow + Full Schedule (Friday)

Look up in the sky when you hear the roaring of jet engines and head down to SF’s northern waterfront and for San Francisco’s annual Fleet Week airshow and festival which is back in 2023. Although there is a full week of events, the epochal ...

Fillmore’s Friday Night Market (SF)
Friday, October 6 – 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | O’Farrell Street
Fillmore’s Friday Night Market (SF)

Night markets are all the rage in San Francisco these days. It turns out the Fillmore District already has one of its very own. Fillmore’s Friday Night Market from 4pm to 9pm September 29, 2023 4:00 pm – December 8, 2023 9:00 pm O’Farrell ...Every Friday

2023 Taco Takeover: “Off the Grid” Fort Mason Night Market
Friday, October 6 – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to attend, but food/drink for purchase
| Fort Mason Center
2023 Taco Takeover: "Off the Grid" Fort Mason Night Market

With Fogust behind us and beautiful Bay Area fall coming quick, Off the Grid is making its return to Fort Mason Center with 8 themed Friday night food fests between September 1 – October 27. Theme nights include a celebration of San Francisco, Asian holiday ...Every Friday

Saturday, October 7

2023 Trumer Oktoberfest w/ Beer Tasting, Costume Contest + More! (Berkeley)
Saturday, October 7 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free w/RSVP. Ticket for beer and food will be available for purchase.
| Trumer Brewery
2023 Trumer Oktoberfest w/ Beer Tasting, Costume Contest + More! (Berkeley)
Join host Broke-Ass Stuart and the fine folks at Trumer Brewery for Oktoberfest! Get your lederhosen and dirndls ready for a family-friendly afternoon full of traditional Bavarian food, live music from Polkageist West, stein hoisting + costume contests, and of course, plenty of beer! At Trumer Oktoberfest, ...
Oakland Vintage Market w/ 45+ Vendors (First Saturdays)
Saturday, October 7 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE | 222 Jefferson Street, Oakland, CA 94607
Oakland Vintage Market w/ 45+ Vendors (First Saturdays)

Oakland Vintage Market is hosted the first Saturday of every month. Our market features 45+ Vintage Vendors who bring a curated selection of vintage furniture, art, clothing & jewelry, vinyl and all sorts of home decor.   Free admission. Ample street parking. Kid and pet friendly. ...Monthly

Children’s Council of San Francisco “City Kids Family Fair” (2023)
Saturday, October 7 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free, just need to register.
| 445 Church Street
City Kids Family Fair is a fun, family-friendly event that showcases the programs and services available to San Francisco families through Children’s Council and many of our community partner organizations. Looking for child care or preschool for your child? City Kids is the perfect place to ...
11th Annual “Taste of Africa” Festival (Livermore)
Saturday, October 7 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE | Bankhead Theater
11th Annual "Taste of Africa" Festival (Livermore)
Cheza Nami Foundation Presents the 11th Annual Taste of Africa Festival: A Day of Cultural Celebration in Livermore, California Get ready to embark on a journey of culture, diversity and celebration as Cheza Nami Foundation proudly presents the 11th annual Taste of Africa Festival in Livermore, ...
SF’s Chinatown Activation Weekends (June 1 – Nov. 30)
Saturday, October 7 – All Day | Cost: FREE | Rose Pak Station Upper Plaza
SF's Chinatown Activation Weekends (June 1 - Nov. 30)

This summer and into the fall, the series will also include weekend events on the upper plaza of the Chinatown Rose Pak Central Subway Station. The opening of the Chinatown Rose Pak Central Subway Station in January of 2023 marked an important milestone as it ...

Fleet Week 2023: Blue Angels Airshow + Full Schedule (Saturday)
Saturday, October 7 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Marina Green
Fleet Week 2023: Blue Angels Airshow + Full Schedule (Saturday)

Look up in the sky when you hear the roaring of jet engines and head down to SF’s northern waterfront and for San Francisco’s annual Fleet Week airshow and festival which is back in 2023. Although there is a full week of events, the epochal ...

Fern Alley Music Series
Saturday, October 7 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Fern Alley
Fern Alley Music Series

Join Music City San Francisco in association with the Lower Polk CBD, Polk Neighbors, OEWD & The Office of Small Business in support of the Polk Corridor Community. With support from Avenue Greenlight. Enjoy live music, craft vendors, and local artists at the Fern Alley ...Every Saturday

SF’s 27th Annual Middle Eastern Food Festival (Oct. 7-8)
Saturday, October 7 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP through Eventbrite
| St Nicholas Church
SF's 27th Annual Middle Eastern Food Festival (Oct. 7-8)

Welcome to the 27th Annual Middle Eastern Food Festival! Saturday, Oct. 7th from 12pm-9pm & Sunday, Oct. 8th from 12pm-7pm Bring Your Family and Friends and join us for our much anticipated Two Day Festival! Get ready to indulge in a variety of delectable dishes ...

Dogpatch Free Concerts in the Park (Fall 2023)
Saturday, October 7 – 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Woods Yard Park
Dogpatch Free Concerts in the Park (Fall 2023)

The Dogpatch Music Series is back!!!⁠ Join us this fall on a series of select Saturdays: August 26th, September 9th, September 23rd, and October 7th at Woods Yard Park from 1-4pm! Hear live music from talented artists and enjoy local pop-up shops and special deals!⁠ ...

Sunday, October 8

Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile 2023
Sunday, October 8 – 9:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free Admission
| Sunset Mercantile (Outer Sunset)
Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile 2023

A weekly market featuring farmers, ranchers, food artisans, live music, children’s activities, vendors, makers, merchants, artists, and local organizations. Explore all the amazing local businesses surrounding the farmers market at sunsetstrong.com. You can find us every Sunday 9am-2pm year round on 37th avenue/Ortega and every Wednesday ...Every Sunday

2023 Inner Sunset Sunday’s Flea Market (SF)
Sunday, October 8 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free Admission: All Welcome
| Inner Sunset
2023 Inner Sunset Sunday's Flea Market (SF)

The Inner Sunset Flea is a grassroots-organized flea market, occurring monthly in the heart of San Francisco’s Inner Sunset neighborhood. The Flea features over 30 resident, artisan, nonprofit, and local business vendors as well as food, activities, and more. Inner Sunset Sunday’s Flea Market April-November ...Monthly