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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 ...
SF’s Epic Halloween Pub Crawl “Crawloween 2026” (Oct. 24-Nov. 1)
SF's Epic Halloween Pub Crawl "Crawloween 2026" (Oct. 24-Nov. 1)

The San Francisco Halloween Pub Crawl 2026: Crawloween Returns! This year, it’s expected to be even bigger, with new bars, new surprises and four nights of non-stop Halloween excitement. October in San Francisco brings Fleet Week, amazing weather and the San Francisco Halloween Pub Crawl, ...

SF Halloween Night BOOs Cruise: 90-Minute Bay Cruise with Blue & Gold Fleet (Oct. 30-31)
Friday, October 30 – 6:30 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: $50*
*$50 - Adult $33 - Child (5-11) $38 - Junior (12-18) $38 - Senior (65+)
| Blue & Gold Fleet
SF Halloween Night BOOs Cruise: 90-Minute Bay Cruise with Blue & Gold Fleet (Oct. 30-31)

Get ready for a Halloween night on the Bay with Blue & Gold Fleet’s BOOs Cruise! Set sail on a spooktacular Halloween-themed cruise featuring spectacular nighttime views of the San Francisco skyline, a trip beneath the Golden Gate Bridge, and a cruise around the mysterious ...

“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 ...

7th Annual FREE SF Halloween Comedy Fright Fest + Free Candy (Oct. 30-31)
Friday, October 30 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP, 21+
| The Function
7th Annual FREE SF Halloween Comedy Fright Fest + Free Candy (Oct. 30-31)

Two nights of Halloween comedy shows with secret lineups, spooky drinks specials in San Francisco Get ready for SF’s 7th Annual HellaFunny Halloween Weekend Comedy Fest – taking over The Function in downtown San Francisco.- SF’s newest comedy club. Free with RSVP – 21+ JUST ...

SF’s Wickedly Fun Halloween Circus “Circus of the Moon” (October 29-31)
SF's Wickedly Fun Halloween Circus "Circus of the Moon" (October 29-31)

Step inside An Unkindness, a Wickedly Whimsical Halloween Circus Experience where Restless Spirits, Dark Legends, and Extraordinary Performers Bring a Haunted Graveyard to Life at San Francisco’s Historic Great Star Theater. Normally $30-$40, You Can Get Complimentary Tickets to Circus of The Moon for October 29-31 if ...

2026 SF Symphony: Elim Chan Conducts Adams Mendelssohn + Brahms (Oct. 29-31)
Friday, October 30 – 7:30 pm | Cost: $45*
*Tickets start at $45, with orchestra seats from just $59. Secure your seats!
| Davies Symphony Hall
2026 SF Symphony: Elim Chan Conducts Adams Mendelssohn + Brahms (Oct. 29-31)

Elim Chan conducts a quartet of works that delve into the great unknown: Choral works by Brahms and Arvo Pärt lay a meditative foundation, while Renaud Capuçon regales us with the lustrous melodies and glittering pyrotechnics of Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto. John Adams’s Doctor Atomic Symphony ...

$5 Off: “The Confessional” SF’s Wild “Sins & Secrets” Improv Comedy Show
Friday, October 30 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: $11.94*
*$5 off with secret code FUNCHEAP (normally $17.12) No added ticketing fees. No Drink Minimum
| Endgames Improv Theater & Bar (SF)
$5 Off: "The Confessional" SF's Wild "Sins & Secrets" Improv Comedy Show

From the mild to the wild, all of us have guilty pleasures, moments of being bad, and the down right awful. Audiences submit written sins and secrets, and we weave a fully improvised comedy show. Don’t worry, it’s anonymous. No one will know about the ...

“The Stoner Comedy Jam” Friday Nights (SF)
Friday, October 30 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP (21+ with Valid ID) - One item minimum purchase per person required
| Moe Greens
"The Stoner Comedy Jam" Friday Nights (SF)

You know what makes stand-up comedy funnier? Smoking while watching it live! Come to San Francisco’s premiere cannabis club Moe Greens every Friday night for a night of laughter and, well, getting stoned. HellaFunny is taking over the cannabis lounge at Moe Greens for the ...Every Friday

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 ...

$5 Off: “Your Fucked Up Relationship” Live in SF (Every Friday & Saturday)
Friday, October 30 – 9:00 pm - Ends at 10:15 pm | Cost: $16.37*
*$5 off with secret code FUNCHEAP (normally $21.49) No added ticketing fees. No Drink Minimum
| Endgames Improv Theater & Bar (SF)
$5 Off: "Your Fucked Up Relationship" Live in SF (Every Friday & Saturday)

Since 2011, San Francisco’s hottest improv show remains “Your Fucked Up Relationship.” — Improvised scenes inspired by your ridiculous, fucked up relationships. Everyone has had at least one. You tell us your story, we show you ours. You laugh, we laugh, and we all hook ...

$5 Off: “The Ritual” Comedy Show in The Mission (SF)
Friday, October 30 – 10:15 pm - Ends at 11:15 pm | Cost: $12.16*
*FUNCHEAP discount code for $5 off
| Endgames Improv Theater & Bar (SF)
$5 Off: “The Ritual” Comedy Show in The Mission (SF)

Once a week, in the late hours of what used to be “not considered late,” a group of degenerates and misfits gather to perform a seance unlike anything seen before. So comically evil that you may get sick to your stomach. The Ritual will be ...Every Friday

FREE Hallowen “No Scrubs” ’90s Hip-Hop + R&B Dance Party (Oct. 30-31)
FREE Hallowen “No Scrubs” ’90s Hip-Hop + R&B Dance Party (Oct. 30-31)

Two nights of throwback jams and spooky cocktails, plus a Halloween night costume contest + free Candy. Free before 11pm with RSVP. The Function is hosting one of the most poppin’ dance parties in San Francisco with the return of No Scrubs epic Halloween ’90s ...

SF Giants’ $9 “Orange & Black” Sale for 2027 Tickets (Ends Nov. 6)
SF Giants' $9 "Orange & Black" Sale for 2027 Tickets (Ends Nov. 6)

SF Giants’ $9 Ticket Sale: All Fees Included, Plus $15 Lower Level Seats With seemingly everything getting more expensive, here’s a deal we’re happy to see: $9 Giants tickets, with all ticket fees and applicable taxes included. The San Francisco Giants’ Orange & Black Flash ...

Free 1/4 lb. Candy on Halloween Eve at SF’s “The Candy Store” (Russian Hill)
Friday, October 30 – 11:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, guests should say trick or treat, Available while supplies last
| The Candy Store
Free 1/4 lb. Candy on Halloween Eve at SF's "The Candy Store" (Russian Hill)
Pre-game your Halloween with The Candy Store! We’re giving out goodies because we know Candy isn’t just for kids. Stop by between 11 and 6 on Friday October 30th and say “Trick or Treat” for a free 1/4lb of candy (our choice, but you know ...
“Pay-What-You-Can” Taco Day at SF’s Tato (Every Friday)
"Pay-What-You-Can" Taco Day at SF's Tato (Every Friday)

While many restaurants are struggling, San Francisco Mexican restaurant TATO wants to give back. They’re bringing back their “Taco Love” special which features a two taco plate with sides, and pay-what-you-can pricing. Pay-What-You-Can Taco Day Tato 4608 3rd St. (@ McKinnon) San Francisco (Bayview) Every ...Every Friday

“Nightmare on Front Street” 2026: Free Halloween Block Party (Downtown SF)
Friday, October 30 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | 240 Front St
"Nightmare on Front Street" 2026: Free Halloween Block Party (Downtown SF)
🎃 FREE HALLOWEEN BLOCK PARTY: Nightmare on Front Street 🎃 ​Join the BIGGEST Halloween party in town in collaboration with the city of San Francisco! We are taking over the whole entertainment zone on California and Front Street! ​We want to welcome our special guest DJ Clayton ...
Oakland Chinatown’s “Trick Or Treat” Trail (2026)
Friday, October 30 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Oakland Asian Cultural Center Lobby
Oakland Chinatown's "Trick Or Treat" Trail (2026)
Oakland Chinatown hosts a Halloween trick-or-treat event for costumed attendees, who can follow participating-business signs throughout the neighborhood. Check in at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center Lobby for activities and games, followed by a family-friendly costume contest at 3:30 PM. The top three costume-contest winners ...
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 ...

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 ...

Hayes Valley’s Glowing Halloween “Trick-or-Treat Trail” + Free Outdoor Movie (2026)
Friday, October 30 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Hayes Valley
Hayes Valley's Glowing Halloween "Trick-or-Treat Trail" + Free Outdoor Movie (2026)

Friday, October 30th, after school bring the kids in costume all around Hayes Valley for the merchant Trick-or-Treat Trail. Then stroll over to Hayes Promenade for entertainment, glowing sculptures, and a free outdoor movie in Hayes Valley!  ️ EVENT SCHEDULE: 4–6pm | Trick-or-Treat Trail Follow ...

$1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)
Friday, October 30 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission with RSVP on Eventbrite
| Monroe
$1 Drink Fridays: "Battle of the Decades" DJ Party (North Beach)

Fridays are now a little bit more awesome. Did someone say $1 drinks? Monroe in North Beach hosts “Battle of the Decades” DJ party and happy hour every Friday with a DJ spinning progressive tunes. Every hour is a different decade – with drink prices ...Every Friday

SF’s Free Outdoor Movie Night “Despicable Me 4” Free Food + Popcorn (Parkside/Sunset)
Friday, October 30 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free movie, food, and popcorn. Festivities begin at 5:30 PM; the movie starts at dusk.
| McCoppin Square
SF's Free Outdoor Movie Night "Despicable Me 4" Free Food + Popcorn (Parkside/Sunset)

🎬🍿 Movies in McCoppin is BACK for 2026! 🍿🎬 People of Parkside Sunset is excited to help bring outdoor movie nights back to our neighborhood! in October, grab your blankets, bring the kids, and join your neighbors at McCoppin Square. ✨ 📍 Taraval ...Every Friday

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 ...
San Francisco Critical Mass (Last Friday of the Month)
Friday, October 30 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Embarcadero Plaza
San Francisco Critical Mass (Last Friday of the Month)

Critical Mass is a mass bicycle ride that takes place on the last Friday of each month in San Francisco. Meet and 6pm, ride at 6:30 pm from Embarcadero Plaza (foot of Market Street) and in cities around the world. Everyone is invited. No one is ...Monthly

“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, ...
2026 Halloween Laser Spooktacular in Giant IMAX Dome (San Jose)
Friday, October 30 – 6:30 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: $16 | The Tech Interactive
2026 Halloween Laser Spooktacular in Giant IMAX Dome (San Jose)
LASERS! at The Tech: Halloween Spooktacular Ready for a Halloween experience that glows in the dark? LASERS! at The Tech: Halloween transforms The Tech Interactive’s IMAX® Dome Theater into a swirling spectacle of light, color, and sound. Settle in as state-of-the-art lasers dance across the darkness, casting ...
$5 Night Photo Hike to One of SF’s Best Halloween Neighborhoods (2026)
Friday, October 30 – 6:30 pm | Cost: $5*
*Suggested donation of $5 to help cover costs.
| Richard Gamble Memorial Park
$5 Night Photo Hike to One of SF's Best Halloween Neighborhoods (2026)
Cameras & Carbs hosts a Halloween-themed night photo hike beginning at Richard Gamble Memorial Park. The route travels through Belvedere Street, up to Corona Heights for nighttime city views, and down to the Castro for street photography during Halloween weekend. Costumes are encouraged, and participants ...
Mission Rock Fall Friday Night Movies – Coco (China Basin Park)
Friday, October 30 – 6:30 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE | China Basin Park
Mission Rock Fall Friday Night Movies - Coco (China Basin Park)
Movie nights are back at China Basin Park! Gather your friends and family and join us Friday nights this October for four cozy evenings of movies under the stars. Bring a blanket to the Great Lawn, grab your favorite movie-night snacks, and settle in for ...
SF State’s Free Public Rooftop Stargazing Nights w/ Huge Telescope (October 2026)
Friday, October 30 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Events are weather-dependent. Check the observatory's stories or follow its updates for confirmation each night.
| San Francisco State University Observatory
SF State's Free Public Rooftop Stargazing Nights w/ Huge Telescope (October 2026)

San Francisco State University Observatory hosts a free public open night with family-friendly astronomy talks, updates on astronomy research, and rooftop telescope observing. Programming is offered in English and Spanish, weather permitting. Located at SFSU Thornton Hall top floor Upcoming Weekly Schedule Through Dec. 4, ...