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Saturday, October 10

Second Saturdays ‘Round the World at Union Square: Bollywood Garba (SF)
Saturday, October 10 – 11:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No RSVP required
| Union Square Park
Second Saturdays 'Round the World at Union Square: Bollywood Garba (SF)
Join us for our final Second Saturdays ‘Round the World event this year at Union Square! Get ready to twirl in an unforgettable Bollywood Garba at the heart of San Francisco — a vibrant celebration of rhythm, joy, and community in the festive season of ...
Oakland Rising “Follow the Music” Live (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026)
Saturday, October 10 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
Oakland Rising “Follow the Music” Live (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026)
Sat, Oct 10 | 1:00pm – 4:00pm Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens Mission St. between 3rd & 4th Sts. San Francisco, CA FREE | RSVP Since launching in 2023 Follow the Music has been at the forefront of a rising movement promoting arts education around the Bay Area. The nonprofit organization introduces ...

Trail & Habitat Volunteer Work: Restoring Laguna Honda’s Lost Trails | SF
Saturday, October 10 – 9:00 am - Ends at 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Laguna Honda Hospital
Trail & Habitat Volunteer Work: Restoring Laguna Honda's Lost Trails | SF

Did you know that there’s another trail system in San Francisco? The trails have been off the radar for some time. SF Urban Riders is proud to announce that they’re working with the Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center in improving the historic multi­ use ...Monthly

1st Annual Indigenous Arts and Music Fest (North Bay)
Saturday, October 10 – 10:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Donation recommended
| Robinson Rancheria Resort & Casino
1st Annual Indigenous Arts and Music Fest (North Bay)
The 1st Annual Indigenous Arts and Music Fest kicks off Indigenous People’s Day weekend and coincides with the United States’ 250-year celebrations this year. The lineup so far includes the Scotts Valley Pomo Dancers, Big Valley Pomo Dancers, Audiopharmacy, Kulingtang Dialect, Tsim Nuj, and Stewie ...
Free Outdoor Painting Gathering at the Palace of Fine Arts (SF)
Saturday, October 10 – 10:00 am - Ends at 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE
| Palace of Fine Arts
Free Outdoor Painting Gathering at the Palace of Fine Arts (SF)
Free outdoor painting gathering at the Palace of Fine Arts. Come paint with us. Sign up at Painters Unite to hear about future gatherings. Painters Unite is a free gathering for anyone who wants to slow down and paint outdoors, together. No class, no pressure, nothing for ...
Acorn Adventure: Intro to Needle Felting
Saturday, October 10 – 10:00 am - Ends at 11:30 am | Cost: $75 | Hidden Villa Farm
Acorn Adventure: Intro to Needle Felting
Enjoy Autumn with some outdoor exploration and nature-inspired crafting. We will start with 30 minutes of walking in search of acorn tops followed by 1 hour of needle-felting with wool. Learn the basics of needle felting and how to safely use the tools. Play with ...
34th Annual Indigenous Peoples Day Powwow & Indian Market (Berkeley)
Saturday, October 10 – 10:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Martin Luther King Jr. Civic Center Park
34th Annual Indigenous Peoples Day Powwow & Indian Market (Berkeley)
34th Annual Berkeley Indigenous Peoples Day Powwow & Indian Market  534 Years of Resistance & Renewal   Berkeley’s Indigenous Peoples Day Committee invites the public to celebrate the 34th Annual Indigenous Peoples Day Powwow & Indian Market on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at M.L.K. Civic Center Park ...
Family Nature Adventures: Spiders
Saturday, October 10 – 10:30 am - Ends at 12:30 pm | Cost: $25*
*$25 Adults, $35 kids aged 3-8, Members get $15 off per ticket
| Chabot Space & Science Center
Family Nature Adventures: Spiders
$25 Adult, $35 Kids (Age 3-8), Members get $15 off per ticket Your Ticket Includes Center Admission – a $19-24 Value Per Ticket! Buy Tickets   Explore, learn, and connect with nature during Family Nature Adventures! Join us every 2nd Saturday March – November for an unforgettable journey into the stunning ...
Golden Gate Park “Singing in the Park” Community Party (SF)
Saturday, October 10 – 10:30 am - Ends at 11:30 am | Cost: FREE*
*Completely Free
| Mothers Meadow (Golden Gate Park)
Golden Gate Park "Singing in the Park" Community Party (SF)

Make new friends and beautiful, fun music: join us for free monthly community singing in the park! We meet the Second Saturday of every month @10:30am and will always have the pink blanket above so you can find us. The community sing is super kid, adult ...Monthly

Free Bollywood Outdoor Dance Party at Union Square (SF)
Saturday, October 10 – 11:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Union Square
Free Bollywood Outdoor Dance Party at Union Square (SF)
Experience a vibrant, free Bollywood Garba dance event in Union Square, San Francisco. Open to all ages and skill levels, the event features multiple beginner-friendly dance lessons followed by an open dance party. Attendees are encouraged to come as they are or dress in colorful ...
Free Boat Rides + Fleet Week Waterfront Fun at India Basin Park (SF)
Saturday, October 10 – 11:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | India Basin Waterfront Park
Free Boat Rides + Fleet Week Waterfront Fun at India Basin Park (SF)
Celebrate Fleet Week at the park with a FREE concert, boat rides, games, military challenges, kids’ swag, community resources, and more! Join us for Fleet Week Family Day at India Basin Waterfront Park and celebrate Fleet Week on the water! Bring out the whole family out ...
2026 Woodside Day of the Horse: Free Horse Fair (Oct. 10-11)
Saturday, October 10 – 11:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Progressive Trail Ride: $40-130 / The Family-fun Horse Fair is FREE.
| Woodside Town Hall
2026 Woodside Day of the Horse: Free Horse Fair (Oct. 10-11)

Oct. 10, 11am-6pm / Oct. 11, 10:30am-1:30pm Join us for a celebration of our equine friends. This year’s theme is “Year of the Fire Horse” Enjoy a glimpse of rural America right here in Silicon Valley! PROGRESSIVE TRAIL RIDE (Sat. Oct 10, 11am-2pm) AFTER PARTY ...

ArtWalk Livermore: 200+ Artists + New Chalk Art Fest (Downtown Livermore)
Saturday, October 10 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*$100 for art vendors, free to attend
| Livermore Downtown
ArtWalk Livermore: 200+ Artists + New Chalk Art Fest (Downtown Livermore)
Join us at ArtWalk – the Tri Valley’s premiere one day art festival. Over 200 artists display their works on sidewalks and plazas, in parks and galleries, surrounded by boutique shops, wine tasting rooms and restaurants in historic downtown Livermore. Art works range from contemporary ...
Aquarium of the Bay Fleet Week Watch Party
Saturday, October 10 – 11:30 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: $65 | Aquarium of the Bay
Aquarium of the Bay Fleet Week Watch Party
Celebrate Fleet Week on October 10, 2026 with spectacular views from Aquarium of the Bay’s private outdoor balconies overlooking the San Francisco Bay. Enjoy catered food and drinks, watch the air show* overhead, and explore the Aquarium throughout the day. Limited Capacity: Reserve your spot before ...
Golden Gate Park “The Whale’s Tail” Beer/Wine Garden + Live Music (Summer 2026)
Saturday, October 10 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission and entertainment for all ages. Dogs and bikes welcome. Food and beverages available for purchase.
| The Whale's Tale Garden Bar
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

The Bay’s Huge “626 Night Market” w/ 200+ Food & Shopping Stalls | 2026
Saturday, October 10 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: $8*
*$8 tickets available online only. Children 5 & under are free.
| Alameda County Fairgrounds
The Bay's Huge "626 Night Market" w/ 200+ Food & Shopping Stalls | 2026

Everything tastes better at night. Bring family and friends to eat all your favorite snacks at the 15th season of 626 Night Market (formerly known as the NorCal Night Market). Inspired by the famous open-air nighttime bazaars of Asia, this iconic Californian festival, named after ...

Art of Mixology
Art of Mixology
Join the Lamorinda Arts Council for the 12th Annual Art of Mixology, a lively evening celebrating creativity, community, and the art of the cocktail!. Watch talented professional and amateur bartenders compete as they create signature cocktails and mocktails, while guests enjoy delicious food, music, and ...
Free Pumpkin “Movie Night in the Park” 2026: Grow (Half Moon Bay)
Saturday, October 10 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | John L. Carter Park
Free Pumpkin "Movie Night in the Park" 2026: Grow (Half Moon Bay)

John L. Carter Park hosts three free outdoor movie nights in October: The Princess Bride on October 3, Grow on October 10, and The Sandlot on October 24. Screenings begin at 7:30 PM, 6:00 PM, and 7:30 PM respectively. Attendees are encouraged to bring a ...

Sunday, October 11

YBG Dance Day (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026)
Sunday, October 11 – 10:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
YBG Dance Day (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026)

The 2026 Yerba Buena Gardens Festival hosts a full lineup of free outdoor music, theater, circus, dance, poetry, and children’s programs. The Festival opens on Saturday, May 9, 2026 with Hermán Olivera y Orquesta Taíno to kick off its 26th season. The Festival features over 100 free ...

SF’s Free “Dance Day” at Yerba Buena Gardens Festival (2026)
Sunday, October 11 – 10:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: *
*FREE
| Yerba Buena Gardens (Esplanade)
SF's Free "Dance Day" at Yerba Buena Gardens Festival (2026)
YBG Dance Day Sun, Oct 11 | 10am-3pm Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens Mission St. between 3rd & 4th Sts. San Francisco, CA A party, a workout, a meditation and a communal celebration, Yerba Buena Gardens Dance Day is a portal to a joyous dance-filled world! Presented by YBG Festival ...
Lower Nob Hill Weekly Cleanup w/ Free Lunch for Volunteers (SF)
Sunday, October 11 – 9:45 am - Ends at 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Lower Nob Hill Neighborhood/Another Cafe
Lower Nob Hill Weekly Cleanup w/ Free Lunch for Volunteers (SF)

Lower Nob Hill Weekly Cleanup Sundays, 9:45 AM to 11:00 AM Meet outside Another Cafe at 1191 Pine St Grab a picker, meet the people on your block, and leave the sidewalks cleaner than you found them. We provide all the supplies: grabbers, bags, gloves, ...Every Sunday

Free Model Boats on Parade + Sailboat Race (Golden Gate Park)
Sunday, October 11 – 10:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Spreckels Lake
Free Model Boats on Parade + Sailboat Race (Golden Gate Park)
San Francisco Model Yacht Club presents Model Boats on Parade, dozens of boats on display and running on the lake. Sailboat race at 1 p.m. Historic Model Yacht Club Building open as well.
“Manny’s Neighborhood Trash Cleanup” w/ $1 Beer & Free Yoga Classes, Free Fries (SF)
Sunday, October 11 – 10:00 am - Ends at 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Sign up on this TogetherSF Mobilize page: https://www.mobilize.us/togethersf/event/444979/
| Manny’s
"Manny's Neighborhood Trash Cleanup" w/ $1 Beer & Free Yoga Classes, Free Fries (SF)

Tired? Sunday Funday. Wired? Sunday done-day. Make our neighborhood better, brunch with cool people (sorry not sorry, we’re biased), get deals to some fave local spots, and wrap it up before the Sunday Scaries hit with an easy hour of picking up trash around our ...Every Sunday

Contra Costa Vintage Market October (Lafayette)
Sunday, October 11 – 10:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free Admission
| Vintage Vida
Contra Costa Vintage Market October (Lafayette)
Join us at the next Contra Costa Vintage Market on Sunday, October 11th from 10am-3pm in beautiful downtown Lafayette, California! This East Bay gathering showcases a curated lineup of the Bay Area’s top vintage dealers and brings community together every second Sunday of the month for ...
Dads with Strollers Meetup at SF’s Francisco Park
Sunday, October 11 – 10:00 am - Ends at 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Francisco Park
Dads with Strollers Meetup at SF's Francisco Park
Join us for Dads with Strollers Meetup on Sunday, October 11 from 10am-12noon! Meet a local group of Dads for a friendly walk and talk session. Coffee and Bob’s donuts will be provided. We meet at the lower Children’s Playground. Everyone welcome. We really love ...
2026 Woodside Day of the Horse: Free Horse Fair (Oct. 10-11)
Sunday, October 11 – 10:30 am - Ends at 1:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Progressive Trail Ride: $40-130 / The Family-fun Horse Fair is FREE.
| Woodside Town Hall
2026 Woodside Day of the Horse: Free Horse Fair (Oct. 10-11)

Oct. 10, 11am-6pm / Oct. 11, 10:30am-1:30pm Join us for a celebration of our equine friends. This year’s theme is “Year of the Fire Horse” Enjoy a glimpse of rural America right here in Silicon Valley! PROGRESSIVE TRAIL RIDE (Sat. Oct 10, 11am-2pm) AFTER PARTY ...

Angel Island’s Victorian Sundae Social Mark your calendars! Sunday, October 11, join us at Ayala Cove for Sundae Social — a Victorian Picnic and Fundraiser for Camp Reynolds. Ice cream and other delicious treats for will be for sale. Enjoy live music, games and volunteers in period attire. Adult Paper Ticket (ages ...
Bay Area’s Oktoberfest 2026 (Crockett)
Sunday, October 11 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Bay Area's Oktoberfest 2026 Crockett, California
Bay Area's Oktoberfest 2026 (Crockett)
5th Annual Return of the Bay Area’s Oktoberfest 2026! Live Music • Family Fun • Free Admission Location: 628 2nd Ave., Crockett, CA 🅿️ Parking: Street parking available Additional parking at Carquinez Middle School ️ Admission: FREE to attend! Family-friendly • All ages welcome What to Expect Celebrate Oktoberfest in true Bavarian style with a full ...
Golden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party (SF)
Sunday, October 11 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Skatin' Place
Golden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party (SF)

There is a place in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park that is heaven for Bay Area inline skaters and roller skaters who like to boogie to the funky beat on wheels. The Godfather of Skate brings his mobile DJ unit and plays groovy tunes for ...Every Sunday

The Bay’s Huge “626 Night Market” w/ 200+ Food & Shopping Stalls | 2026
Sunday, October 11 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: $8*
*$8 tickets available online only. Children 5 & under are free.
| Alameda County Fairgrounds
The Bay's Huge "626 Night Market" w/ 200+ Food & Shopping Stalls | 2026

Everything tastes better at night. Bring family and friends to eat all your favorite snacks at the 15th season of 626 Night Market (formerly known as the NorCal Night Market). Inspired by the famous open-air nighttime bazaars of Asia, this iconic Californian festival, named after ...