Friday, September 18
San Francisco Greek Food Festival (Sept. 18-20)
San Francisco’s beloved Greek tradition turns 75.
Three joyful days of homemade Greek food, dance, music and community in the heart of the Mission.
Join Us for a Journey of Greek Culture
September 18, 11am to 10pm
September 19, 11am to 10pm
September 20, 12pm to 7pm
Destination Festival 2026: 3-Day Music + Arts on Floating Island (Sacramento River Delta))
Friday, September 18 – All Day |
Cost: $250 | Forbes Island
This year’s Destination Fest is a 3-day boutique music and arts gathering on Forbes Island, an historic floating light house, only accessible by ferry or boat, a short drive from San Francisco.
Set sail, lose yourself, come home changed. 🪼
️ Date: Sep 18th, 2026 2PM – ...
SF’s Giant “Oktoberfest on Front” Block Party 2026
Friday, September 18 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Schroeder's Restaurant
Dust off your lederhosen and dirndl and get ready to raise a glass, because Oktoberfest on Front is back. San Francisco’s biggest Oktoberfest celebration takes over Downtown on Friday, September 18, 2026, with live music, classic beer hall games, German food, and all the ice-cold ...
“Oktoberfest on Front” Free SF Block Party
Oktoberfest on Front | Free SF Block Party
Overview
Dust off your lederhosen and dirndl! San Francisco’s biggest Oktoberfest celebration returns to Downtown on Friday, September 18, 2026.
Co-hosted by the Downtown SF Partnership and Schroeder’s, join us for a full-blown Bavarian celebration in the streets featuring live ...
From the E: Excelsior Night Market (SF)
Free Community Fun! Come join us at the monthly Excelsior Night Market for a night of food, fun, and community vibes! This is the place to be for unique crafts, entertainment and live music. Explore the diverse offerings from local vendors and connect with your ...
“Off the Grid” Fort Mason: Friday Night Market w/ 110+ Vendors (2026)
Fort Mason Night Market returns for 2026 with food trucks, craft vendors & live music on the waterfront. San Francisco’s popular waterfront night market is back for 2026. The Fort Mason Night Market returns monthly from April through December, bringing together local food vendors, craft ...
Castro Night Market 2026 Finale
Friday, September 18 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | 18th St & Castro St
One of the Castro’s biggest street events is coming back for another season. The Castro Night Market returns for season two on Friday, March 20, 2026, taking over two blocks of 18th Street and turning them into a pedestrian-friendly night market filled with food, music, ...Monthly
Pleasant Hill Night Market: Food, Music & Performances
Friday, September 18 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Chilpancingo Park
Pleasant Hill Night Market Will Return in May 2026 After a successful first season, the Night Market will be back in May 2026 with food, music, merchandise, activities and more! Visit Pleasant Hill California for more info. After getting so much love and support from ...
“Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid” Block Party + DJs (Oakland)
The Town’s favorite block party, Friday Nights at OMCA, is back for the 2026 season, inviting the Bay to kick off the weekend with the crew—whether family, friends, or neighbors. Join us every Friday, April–October, at 5 pm for a free evening of live music, interactive activities, ...Every Friday
“Union Square Dances” Free Outdoor Friday Night Dance Party (SF)
Friday, September 18 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Union Square Park
Come out to Union Square Park every Friday from 5 pm to 8 pm through October 16 for our free Union Square Dances. Enjoy rotating styles of live music and dancing, including Salsa, Country Western, Swing, Bollywood, and Tango. Each event starts with a lesson followed by ...Every Friday
“Floating Features” Outdoor Cinema on the Bay Aboard a Cruise
A MOVIE NIGHT YOU CAN ONLY GET ON THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY
Get ready for the coolest movie night in San Francisco—because we’re pretty sure we have the only sailing movie theater on the planet. Seriously. Red and White Fleet has teamed up with San Francisco’s ...
Free Outdoor Movie: Secret Lives of Pets 2 at Proxy (SF)
Friday, September 18 – 8:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Proxy SF
Secret Lives of Pets 2 – FREE OUTDOOR SHOW
FREE outdoor screening presented by SF SPCA and Critter Fest.
Friday, September 18, 8pm.
At Proxy, 432 Octavia Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94102
As Max copes with major life changes, Gidget tries to rescue Max’s favorite toy from a cat-packed apartment and Snowball believes he’s ...
Saturday, September 19
Flower Piano 2026: 12 Hidden Pianos in Golden Gate Park (Sept. 10-20)
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 ...
SF’s “Secondhand Saturday” 2025 w/ Sunset Mercantile (Every Third Saturday)
Launching April 18th, one of San Francisco’s favorite vintage and makers market is returning for it’s fifth season! Come celebrate Earth Day at the 2026 season launch of Secondhand Saturday! A curated, stylish, and modern take on the traditional flea market, featuring over 60 vintage ...Monthly
SF’s 2026 “Glen Park Night Market” (June-Sept.)
Saturday, September 19 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Kern Street & Diamond Street
Join us for an evening under the stars at the Glen Park Night Market — a vibrant community celebration of art, music, and small businesses. Browse booths from local artists and makers, enjoy live music and DJ sets, grab bites from neighborhood favorites, visit with ...
40th Annual Russian River Watershed Cleanup
Join us in our annual tradition of gathering together and showing the river some love by helping us remove the trash and plastic pollution that accumulates over the summer at 20+ locations, from Ukiah to Jenner. Let’s see if we can do even better than ...
California Coastal Clean-Up 2026 (Volunteer)
Saturday, September 19 – 9:00 am - Ends at 12:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Golden Gate National Recreation Area
Join the Parks Conservancy on September 19, 2026 for the 42nd annual Coastal Cleanup Day—the statewide movement that helps clear trash from California’s coastlines and inland waterways every year! Volunteers will enjoy beautiful ocean views while they remove litter, protect native habitats, help minimize marine ...
The Wardrobe Project Flea at Rockridge BART
Saturday, September 19 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Rockridge BART
A monthly vintage & makers market hosted by Oakland vintage shop The Wardrobe Project (located 1.5 blocks down college ave). Every 3rd Saturday explore an incredible array of vintage clothing, accessories, furniture, home decor, jewelry, records and more as well as creations & handmade goods ...
City Kids Family Fair 2026 (SF)
City Kids Family Fair is a fun, family-friendly event that showcases many of the early care and education programs and services available to San Francisco families through Children’s Council of San Francisco and many other community organizations. Looking for child care or preschool for your child? ...
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 ...
Summer’s End Music Festival + Free Burgers (Half Moon Bay)
Saturday, September 19 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | John L. Carter Memorial Park
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, ...
South San Francisco’s “Festa Italiana” 2026 Festival
Saturday, September 19 – 11:45 am - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Orange Memorial Park
Festa Italiana – South San Francisco 2026 takes place at Orange Memorial Park and features Italian music, food, vendors, and dancers. Highlights include a car show, the annual Bordi Memorial Bocce Tournament, live performances such as Perry Sings Sinatra, Rudy Colombini and the Unauthorized Rolling ...
Rancho Days Fiesta (Pacifica)
Saturday, September 19 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Sanchez Adobe
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
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
SF’s 45th Anniversay Lowrider Parade & Hop Competition (Mission)
Saturday, September 19 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Mission Street Between Cesar Chavez And 17th
San Francisco Lowrider Council celebrates its 45th anniversary with a Lowrider Parade, car show, and hopping competition on Mission Street in SF. The event takes place outdoors and is free to attend. Registration for parade and hop competitions is available on the official website.
Original Event ...
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 ...
