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Saturday, September 19
Off the Grid 2026 Treasure Island w/ Free Kites + Free Ferry Rides (Fall 2026)
through October 17 from 11 AM to 4 PM, Off the Grid returns to Treasure Island, bringing food trucks, music, and family-friendly activities to Cityside Park in San Francisco’s newest waterfront neighborhood. The spring series includes free kite flying, face painting, and plenty ...Every Saturday
Summer’s End Music Festival + Free Burgers (Half Moon Bay)
Free Live Music, Complimentary Burgers & Family Fun at Half Moon Bay’s Summer’s End Music Festival
Looking for a free family event in Half Moon Bay? Spend the day enjoying six live performances, complimentary burgers (while supplies last), face painting, henna tattoos, caricature drawings, a photo booth, giveaways, ...
Free Sailing + Canoe Day at Sea Scout Open House (SF)
Join us for our fall open house! We’ll open our doors to all interested youth on September 19th from 11-3. Kids ages 5-13 can experience paddling with our cub scout pack or Maritime explorer club, and youth ages 13+ can try sailing with Corsair and ...
Cary Lane Sample Sale: Up to 80% Off (Haight. St.)
Sample Sale is back! Cary Lane is having a Sample Sale on September 19th and 20th, featuring all of your favorite brands such as Free People, Abercrombie & Fitch, Dickie’s, GAP, and many more. Come in to shop from 11 AM to 6 PM on ...
Pride in Martinez Festival (2026)
A family-friendly event with live entertainment, vendors, community agencies, food and drinks, and a kids’ area. We look forward to celebrating with you in 2026!
South San José Village Fest 2026
Village Fest is the premier family‑friendly street festival celebrating the vibrancy and diversity of South San José’s District 2! Join us as we showcase neighborhood treasures, local ingenuity, and the amazing community spirit that makes South San José shine. This free event brings families together, ...
Family Day Block Party: Bayview-Hunters Point Waterfront (SF)
India Basin Waterfront Park is getting activated — and you are invited!
This is a free, all-ages afternoon built around the feeling of a family reunion — good music, good people, and room to breathe.
Expect live DJs holding down the vibe alongside local Bayview musicians and ...
Fern Alley Music Series: Lower Polk Social
Experience the Fern Alley Music Series: Lower Polk Social a neighborhood gathering in the heart of Lower Polk. Spend the afternoon exploring local artists, makers, and connecting with the community It’s a relaxed, welcoming space to meet up with friends, discover something new, and experience ...
World’s First “AI Amusement Room” in SF (Chinatown)
If you like theme parks, then get ready for an entertainment room full of attractions that you’ve never seen before.
WE ARE COMBINING LOCATION BASED ENTERTAINMENT WITH HOME ENTERTAINMENT.
YOU CAN START THE FUN AT OUR LOCATION FOR ONLY $10, THEN CONTINUE AT HOME.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2026, SATURDAY, ...
Catbird’s 22nd Birthday Bash: Free Piercing, Prizes + Treats (Sept 19-20)
Catbird, the Brooklyn-based demi-fine jewelry brand, is celebrating its 22nd birthday at its San Francisco shop on Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20 from 12 p.m. onward!
Guests are invited to stop by for an afternoon of treats, drinks and birthday surprises, including a complimentary ...
Free “Culture on Ocean” Block Party (SF)
One afternoon. One block. A whole lot of culture—live performances, art, food, music, dancing & family-friendly fun on Ocean Ave.
Culture on Ocean is taking over Granada Avenue for an afternoon of music, dance, art, food, and neighborhood fun!
Join us on Saturday, September 19 from 12–2 PM on Granada ...
Thrift Fest at Alameda County Fairgrounds (125+ Vendor Booths)
Step into vintage vibes at Thrift Fest! With 125+ vendor booths, you can wander through racks of retro fashion, discover jewelry that’s truly unique, snag standout accessories, browse cool home goods, and stumble on art you didn’t even know you needed.
The soundtrack? A curated music ...
Sausalito’s 47th Annual Chili Cook-Off
Sausalito’s 47th Annual Chili Cook-Off and Hot Pepper Eating Contest.
Native Boogie and Beats at Lincoln Park (Alameda)
Powwow Dancing and Drumming at Lincoln Park (1450 High St., Alameda)
Grab your chairs and blankets, pack a picnic lunch and head outdoors to celebrate the diverse cultural traditions of our community with music and dance from around the globe at Rhythmix in the Parks.
Feel the ...
Rancho Days Fiesta (Pacifica)
Rancho Day Fiesta: FREE Event
On Saturday September 19 from 12 – 4 p.m., the San Mateo County Historical Association’s docents at the Sánchez Adobe present their annual Rancho Day Fiesta, a FREE family activity day. The Adobe is located at 1000 Linda Mar Boulevard in ...
Golden Gate Park “The Whale’s Tail” Beer/Wine Garden + Live Music (Summer 2026)
The Whale’s Tale is a seasonal, open-air destination for live music, food and drinks, community programming and relaxing afternoons. Open Saturdays and Sundays and select holidays beginning Memorial Day weekend, the Whale’s Tail features a rotating lineup of musical acts throughout the season, weekly free ...Every Saturday
SF’s Inaugural “Color Walk” (SF Ferry Building)
Inspired by London Color Walk, it’s the inaugural
Color Walk Bay Area! ❤️🧡
Join other creative souls in colorful clothes!
Dress up!
Show up!
Spread joy!
Saturday, September 19
12 noon – 2 pm
San Francisco Ferry Building. ⛴️
Meet at the giant whale sculpture
1 pm Group Photo
TideFest 2026: Free Live Music + Art Walk on Taraval (Ocean Beach)
Presented by The Riptide, TideFest is a festival featuring live music, an art walk with local food & drink vendors on Taraval St @ The Lower Great Highway. The free event takes place on Saturday September 19th.
Pacific Pearl Mid-Autumn Moon Festival (Pleasanton)
Pacific Pearl Shopping Center invites families and community members to welcome the season at its Mid-Autumn Moon Festival on Saturday, September 19, from 1 to 3 p.m. The free celebration will take place near 85 Degrees Cafe at the Pleasanton shopping center.
Guests can enjoy an ...
Free TideFest 2026: Outdoor Music + Art Festival by Ocean Beach (SF)
TideFest is a free new music festival just steps from Ocean Beach, bringing together live music, art, food, and community for an unforgettable day on San Francisco’s west side.
Presented by The Riptide, organized by ArtyHood, and supported by Live Music Society’s Music in Action grant ...
Free “Europe in the Park” Festival + Beer Garden (Golden Gate Park)
Join us for the third edition of Europe in the Park — a vibrant, open-air celebration of European culture, cuisine, and creativity in the heart of San Francisco!
Following last year’s success, we’re going bigger and brighter in 2026 — with more performances, more food, more ...
45th Annual Northern California Book Awards
Northern California Book Awards
1450 Fourth Street #4, Berkeley, CA 94710, (510) 612-3958, info@poetryflash.org
https://poetryflash.org • https://sfpl.org
45th ANNUAL NORTHERN CALIFORNIA BOOK AWARDS
Northern California’s vibrant literary scene will celebrate on Saturday, September 19, 2026, 2:00pm, Koret Auditorium, San Francisco Main Library, Civic Center, San Francisco, when the 45th annual Northern California ...
Free Shakespeare in the Park 2026: Antony and Cleopatra at Sue Bierman Park (SF)
September 19 – September 27 / Saturdays & Sundays at 2:00 pm
San Francisco Shakespeare Festival’s 44th season of Free Shakespeare in the Park presents “Antony and Cleopatra.” This timeless tale of power, passion, and politics examines the conflict between duty and desire, and the impact ...
3rd Saturday Poetry in Chinatown
Open mic before and after the featured poets. Sign up at 3 pm.
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“Let’s Glow” BART Anime Festival (Warm Springs / South Fremont)
BART’s Let’s Glow! BART Anime Festival returns to Warm Springs/South Fremont Station for a celebration of anime, art, music, cosplay and transit fandom. This year’s free festival will be bigger and better than ever, following a huge turnout of more than 4,000 attendees last year!
The festival celebrates the ...
EBPCO Fest: Bay Area Photo Night + Raffle (Oakland)
EBPCO Fest is the ultimate celebration for Bay Area photographers — an amazing night of art and community! Mix and mingle with fellow photographers, workshop instructors, gallery owners, sponsors, local photo businesses, local artists, and more. There’ll be tasty food & drink, beautiful artwork, and ...
Bhavayaana: Indian Vocal Music
with Suhasini Murthy
A two-hour musical journey celebrating the diversity of Indian music, featuring samples from multiple languages, genres, and musical traditions. From classical and light music to folk, film, and contemporary songs, the performance will explore the many colors and moods of Indian music.
In Person ...
Quarter Century Of Psycho: A San Franpsycho Retrospective (111 Minna)
‘Quarter Century Of Psycho: A San Franpsycho Retrospective’
111 Minna Gallery
OPENING PARTY: Saturday, September 19th 2026
CLOSING PARTY: Friday, October 16th 2026
RSVP AT: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/quarter-century-of-psycho-a-san-franpsycho-retrospective-tickets-1992796741699
This year marks our 25th anniversary of San Franpsycho, and we’re celebrating with “Quarter Century of Psycho: A San Franpsycho Retrospective” at 111 Minna ...
The Fall “Bonfire of Reflection” Night: Stories, Songs & Letting Go Ritual (SF)
The Yeashore Community and Congregation Am Tikvah very proudly present the FREE
Bonfire of Reflection®
on Saturday night, September 19, 2026, gathering at 6:30 PM. Congregation Am Tikvah is located at 625 Brotherhood Way, San Francisco.
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Live in The Laurel: Los Alegres Callejeros
Live in The Laurel: Los Alegres Callejeros
Saturday, September 19, 2026 | 7–9 p.m.
Golondrinas, 4171 MacArthur Blvd., Oakland
Get ready for an evening of lively Cumbia and Latin music as Los Alegres Callejeros takes the stage at Golondrinas as part of the Live in The Laurel free concert series!
Presented by the Laurel District ...
