Here’s a round-up of fun and fabulous December festivals and street fairs including festive holiday lighting events you can look forward to this December.
> Please note that we’ll continue to update our December Festivals & Street Fairs Guide for 2025.
Thursday, September 3
Los Calderones at Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026
Thursday, September 3 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
Thu, Sep 3 | 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Crepe Myrtle Garden, Yerba Buena Gardens
3rd St. between Mission and Howard Sts.
San Francisco, CA
A relatively recent arrival on the Bay Area Latin music scene, Los Calderones is a Cuban Afro-Latin Funk combo that combines the energy of Cuban reggaeton (known in ...
SF’s Free DFT Monthly Block Party: “Downtown First Thursdays” (2026)
Downtown First Thursdays is back in 2026 for a full year of street parties in 2026, starting Jan 1, 2026, with a New Year’s Day Edition and returning every first Thursday with a new downtown block party. DJs – Live Performances – Dancing – Drag ...Monthly
Friday, September 4
SF’s Pop-Up Transit Art Gallery + Free Wine (San Francisco Railway Museum)
The San Francisco Railway Museum transforms into a pop-up gallery for two days, featuring art from the transit community as part of the Castro Art Walk. The opening event on September 4th includes a complimentary glass of wine. Attendees can continue the art walk by ...
Pleasant Hill Night Market: Food, Music & Performances
Friday, September 4 – 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 ...
SF’s New Philippine “Sun”: Nighttime Unveiling & Dance Party
Friday, September 4 – 6:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Gardens
A glowing Filipino sun will light up Yerba Buena Gardens this September, syncing its glow with sunrise and sunset in the Philippines.
A new sun is coming to San Francisco. “13°N, 122°E,” a glowing amber dome floating above a fountain in Yerba Buena Gardens, will become ...
Saturday, September 5
SF’s Free Outdoor Movie Night: Black Panther (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026)
Saturday, September 5 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm |
| Yerba Buena Gardens (Esplanade)
Yerba Buena Movie Night
Sat, Sep 5 | 7:00pm – 9:30pm
Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
Mission St. between 3rd & 4th Sts.
San Francisco, CA
FREE | RSVP
Movie begins at sunset (around 7:30pm)
Movie Night returns to Yerba Buena Gardens! Enjoy San Francisco summer in September, and cozy up with ...
160th Scottish Highland Gathering & Games (Sept. 5-6)
Free admission for active-duty military and children 5 & under at the 160th Scottish Highland Gathering & Games, returning to Pleasanton for Labor Day Weekend, September 5–6.
One of the Bay Area’s great Labor Day traditions, the two-day festival takes over the Alameda County Fairgrounds from ...
Kings Mountain Art Fair 2026: 130+ Artists Under the Redwoods (Woodside)
Come to the Kings Mountain Art Fair, Labor Day weekend 2026, under the redwoods! The 100%-volunteer-run fair offers fine arts and crafts from over 130 independent artists, selected through a jury process. There are kids’ activities, food and drinks, and more. Proceeds support the Kings ...
2026 “Kings Mountain Art Fair” in the Redwoods (Sept. 5-7)
Saturday, September 5 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Kings Mountain Fire Station
Set beneath the ancient coastal redwoods of the Santa Cruz Mountains, the 63rd annual Kings Mountain Art Fair returns Labor Day weekend, September 5th through September 7th, 2026. This year’s juried fair welcomes 23 first-time exhibitors among its 125+ participating artists, continuing a decades-long tradition ...
2026 Millbrae Art & Wine Festival (Sept. 5-6)
Saturday, September 5 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Downtown Millbrae on Broadway
Each year we celebrate the end of Summer with the Bay Area’s largest Labor Day Weekend celebration, the Millbrae Art & Wine Festival! Transforming our downtown area into a spectacular street fair along Broadway. Join us for a two-day celebration filled with vibrant art, live ...
54th Annual Belmont Greek Festival 2026 (Sept. 5-6)
Join us on Labor Day Weekend 2026 at the 54th Belmont Greek Festival, as the San Francisco Bay Area celebrates the best of Greek culture with delicious food and lively entertainment! Lip-smacking Greek dishes, desserts, and beverages, with our indoor dining hall featuring a full ...
SF Chinatown’s Hungry Ghost Festival 2026
Saturday, September 5 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Portsmouth Square
Hungry Ghost Festival returns to San Francisco Chinatown.
The gates of the underworld are open. Come to Chinatown for peace buns, incense, fortune sticks, and a straw dragon packed with ten thousand sticks of burning incense that only comes alive after dark. Free and open to ...
Sunday, September 6
2026 “Kings Mountain Art Fair” in the Redwoods (Sept. 5-7)
Sunday, September 6 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Kings Mountain Fire Station
Set beneath the ancient coastal redwoods of the Santa Cruz Mountains, the 63rd annual Kings Mountain Art Fair returns Labor Day weekend, September 5th through September 7th, 2026. This year’s juried fair welcomes 23 first-time exhibitors among its 125+ participating artists, continuing a decades-long tradition ...
2026 Millbrae Art & Wine Festival (Sept. 5-6)
Sunday, September 6 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Downtown Millbrae on Broadway
Each year we celebrate the end of Summer with the Bay Area’s largest Labor Day Weekend celebration, the Millbrae Art & Wine Festival! Transforming our downtown area into a spectacular street fair along Broadway. Join us for a two-day celebration filled with vibrant art, live ...
SF’s 25th Annual SF Zine Fest 2026 w/ 200+ Exhibitors (The Hibernia)
Sunday, September 6 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | The Hibernia
The 25th Annual San Francisco Zine Fest takes place at The Hibernia and features over 210 exhibitors from the Bay Area and beyond. Highlights include a Q&A with 2026 Guest of Honor V. Vale, a Kid Zone with zine-making workshops, a screenprinting workshop, and community ...
SF’s “Head West” Marketplace at the Ferry Building (Every 1st Sunday)
Sunday, September 6 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | San Francisco Ferry Building
Come for the Marketplace, stay for the experience! HEAD WEST is a marketplace for emerging + established local brands and small businesses. From hand-made ceramics to locally sourced vintage, there are always new categories of goods available to explore. Marketplaces becomes a destination to not ...Monthly
Berkeley’s 6th Annual Bizerkeley Vegan Food Festival (2026)
The best foodie fest in the Bay Area is the largest vegan food festival benefitting California Pit bull Rescue is back & better!
Are you Ready to Eat?!
Benefitting the California Pitbull Rescue, the 6th Annual Bizerkeley Food Fest is excited to bring the best in plant ...
6th Annual “Bizerkeley” Vegan Food Fest w/ 70+ Vendors (2026)
Get ready to eat your way through Berkeley’s 6th Annual Bizerkeley Food Fest, a massive celebration of plant-based food taking over more than 170,000 square feet at Martin Luther King Jr. Civic Center Park. The festival runs from noon-6pm, just one block from Downtown Berkeley ...
54th Annual Belmont Greek Festival 2026 (Sept. 5-6)
Join us on Labor Day Weekend 2026 at the 54th Belmont Greek Festival, as the San Francisco Bay Area celebrates the best of Greek culture with delicious food and lively entertainment! Lip-smacking Greek dishes, desserts, and beverages, with our indoor dining hall featuring a full ...
San José “Lowrider Day” Festival + Classic Car Cruise (2026)
Sunday, September 6 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | San José City Hall
San José Lowrider Day returns to downtown with a showcase of lowrider cars, live music, food vendors, community resources, and local goods. Hosted at San José City Hall, this free event celebrates lowrider culture and community heritage with activities for all ages.
Original Event Description:
_San José ...
2026 World Arts West Dance Festival (Presidio Tunnel Tops)
Sunday, September 6 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Tunnel Tops (Presidio)
An afternoon of of live performances and interactive dance workshops!
Weekend Three we are back at the East Meadow of Presidio Tunnel Tops!
Live dance performances by:
...
Monday, September 7
2026 “Kings Mountain Art Fair” in the Redwoods (Sept. 5-7)
Monday, September 7 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Kings Mountain Fire Station
Set beneath the ancient coastal redwoods of the Santa Cruz Mountains, the 63rd annual Kings Mountain Art Fair returns Labor Day weekend, September 5th through September 7th, 2026. This year’s juried fair welcomes 23 first-time exhibitors among its 125+ participating artists, continuing a decades-long tradition ...
Tuesday, September 8
Annual 9/11 Truth Film Festival at Grand Lake Theatre (Oakland)
Honoring those seeking peace, justice, liberty, and the truth of the events of September 11, 2001 for the past 25 years. Northern California 9/11 Truth Alliance invites you to their 22nd Annual 9/11 Truth Film Festival with films and speakers.
Seeking to cast light on the ...
Wednesday, September 9
SF’s Free 12th Annual Chinatown Night Out
Wednesday, September 9 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Willie “Woo Woo” Wong Playground Basketball Court
The 12th Annual Chinatown Night Out returns on Wednesday, September 9, from 4–7 pm at a new location: Willie “Woo Woo” Wong Playground Basketball Court at 830 Sacramento Street.
This free, family-friendly community celebration brings Chinatown residents together with local SFPD officers, government agencies, and community ...
Fugazi Funny Festival: Comedy in San Francisco’s North Beach
Club Fugazi presents the inaugural Fugazi Funny Festival, a four-night celebration of comedy featuring acclaimed comedians, storytellers, and musical comedy taking place at North Beach’s iconic entertainment venue from September 9–12, 2026. The festival brings together an eclectic lineup of performers for an intimate series ...
Thursday, September 10
Flower Piano 2026: Special Opening Night Celebration and Concert (Sept. 10)
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 FREE “Valencia Live” Monthly Street Party (Sept. 2026)
Valencia LIVE! is back for a 2026 season! See you in the streets for a FREE, all-ages monthly neighborhood celebration with live music, cocktails to go, restaurants, art, shopping, and tons of fun in the streets. Live music curated by Carnaval SF. Select blocks of ...
SF’s “Valencia Live” Night Market in The Mission (Every 2nd Thu)
Thursday, September 10 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Valencia Street
A free, monthly neighborhood celebration on Valencia Street with live music, dancing, art-making and more. Valencia LIVE! is back for a 2026 season! See you in the streets for a FREE, all-ages monthly neighborhood celebration with live music, cocktails to go, restaurants, art, shopping, and tons of fun in the ...
Friday, September 11
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 “Chinatown Night Market” 2026 (Every Second Friday)
Friday, September 11 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | San Francisco Chinatown (Grant Ave.)
Chinatown Night Market returns for 2026, bringing monthly street festivals, food vendors, shopping, and live entertainment back to the heart of San Francisco’s Chinatown. Recently voted the #1 night market in the country for the second year in a row, the free event takes over ...Monthly
SF’s Chinatown Night Market (Sept. 2026)
Friday, September 11 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | BeChinatown Night Market on Grant
The BeChinatown Night Market returns to Grant Avenue on Friday, September 11, 2026, featuring lion dancing, live music by Jest Jammin’, games, arts and crafts, and a celebration of Asian American food and culture. The event runs from 5 PM to 9 PM, with activities ...
Saturday, September 12
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 ...
Free Mid-Autumn Festival in San Francisco’s Richmond District (2026)
Saturday, September 12 – 11:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Clement Street between 8th and 11th Avenue
The 10th Annual SF Richmond District Autumn Moon Festival takes over Clement Street on Saturday, September 12, bringing together 90+ vendors and community booths, hot food, live performances, family activities, Mid-Autumn festivities, and more for one of the neighborhood’s biggest community celebrations of the year.
And ...
Live on Larkin: Free Street Fest 2026 (Tenderloin)
Saturday, September 12 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Larkin St (between Eliis & Eddy)
Live on Larkin – a new series of free street events on Larkin Street. Check out live music, performances, free activities and games, vendors, and more! Live On Larkin 2026 2nd Saturdays, July – December 2026 | 12p – 5p Larkin St. & Eddy St., ...
“Creative Play and Foam Fun” Free Festival at The Village at San Antonio Center
Wrap up the season with a playful mix of creativity and high-energy fun. Paint your own bird house, enjoy a lively puppet show, and jump into a foam party that’s sure to be a highlight of the summer. Join us on Saturday, September 12th from ...
2026 Annual Orinda Classic Car Show
Saturday, September 12 – 10:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Orinda Village
In 2026, we are proud to present the 22nd Annual show. Join us at the largest attended community event showcasing 200 classic cars, with music, food and special exhibits!
Come out and meet the cars and their owners, both have a story to tell. See old ...
54th Annual Castro Valley Fall Festival 2026 (Sept. 12-13)
Saturday, September 12 – 10:00 am |
Cost: FREE | Castro Valley Blvd.
The 54th Annual Castro Valley Fall Festival returns to Castro Valley Blvd. for a weekend of free, family-friendly activities including live music, pony rides, food, local vendors, and entertainment. The event spans two days and is open to the community. Original Event Description: _🍂 Castro ...
Google’s Free “Endless Summer Festival” w/ DJs, Magic & Giveaways (Mountain View)
Saturday, September 12 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Google Visitor Experience
The Google Visitor Experience hosts the Endless Summer Festival, a free, all-ages outdoor celebration in Mountain View. The event features family-friendly DJs, live magic shows, hands-on crafts, sports activities like pickleball and basketball, a mini market of local makers, creative workshops with community nonprofits, and ...
SF’s “Fiesta de las Américas” Cultural Festival & Block Party 2026
Saturday, September 12 – 11:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Calle 24 Latino Cultural District
Celebrate the cultures, arts, music, and traditions of the Americas at the annual Fiesta de las Américas, taking over 24th Street from Bryant to Folsom from 11 am to 6 pm. Hosted by the Calle 24 Latino Cultural District, the free, family-friendly festival celebrates the ...
Free Levi’s Plaza Outdoor “Palooza Festival” w/ Ruby Ibarra (SF)
Saturday, September 12 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Soft Park - Levi's Plaza
Plaza Palooza Festival returns to Levi’s Plaza in San Francisco with a day of live music featuring Ruby Ibarra, Red Lotus, and Afterthought. The event also includes a market with local vendors offering handcrafted items, food and drinks from Xica, face painting, and community activities. ...
54th Annual Mountain View Art & Wine Festival (Sept. 12-13)
Saturday, September 12 – 11:00 am - Ends at 7:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Castro Street (Downtown Mountain View)
The Mountain View Art & Wine Festival returns to Downtown Mountain View for its 54th year, bringing two days of art, live music, food, drinks, family fun, and more to Castro Street on September 12-13, 2026. With 400 artists and vendors, two stages of live ...
SF’s ‘Kite by the Bay’ 2026: Kite Festival in the Park (Candlestick Point)
Saturday, September 12 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Candlestick Point State Recreation Area
Free kite festival at Candlestick Park! Decorate kites to fly, listen to music, go fishing, and enjoy the outdoors!
Free kite festival at Candlestick Park! Decorate a kite, listen to music, go fishing and enjoy the outdoors.Welcome to Kite By The Bay! Join us at Candlestick Point State ...
Castro Wellness Street Fair w/ DJs + Drag Shows
Try a free movement class. Catch a drag performance. Sample a wellness session. Meet local neighbors, healers, and small business owners!
Welcome to the Castro Wellness Street Fair!
Proudly sponsored by Castro Merchants Association!
Saturday, 1–5pm | Noe St between Market and Beaver | Free
You deserve an afternoon off. ...
4th Annual Kite by the Bay at Candlestick Point (SF)
Free kite festival at Candlestick Park! Decorate a kite, listen to music, go fishing and enjoy the outdoors.Welcome to Kite By The Bay! Join us at Candlestick Point State Recreation Area on Saturday, Sept. 12, at 1 p.m. for a day of kite-flying fun, hosted by California State Parks, Faces SF ...
15th Annual Hayward Metalfest w/ 7 Bands
Saturday, September 12 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Memorial Park Amphiteater
We’re proud to announce the official lineup for the 15th Annual MetalFest!
Join us Saturday, September 12 at the Memorial Park Amphitheater in Hayward for a full day of heavy music featuring:
Blind Illusion Frolic Cultural Warfare Negative Sixxx Short Fuse Creepo Successor
FREE • All ...
43rd Annual Mediterranean Food Festival (Los Altos Hills)
Saturday, September 12 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Antiochian Orthodox Church of the Redeemer
Get ready for two unforgetable days of fun, delicious food, family entertainment, music, culture dancing performances, crafts, Church tours, Kids zone and more!
DJs By The Bay: Waterfront Electronic Music Festival (Sausalito)
Saturday, September 12 – 2:30 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Dunphy Park
Head to Dunphy Park on the Sausalito waterfront for DJs By The Bay, a free outdoor electronic music festival. The event brings together local Marin DJs for an afternoon in the park.
Designed for music lovers, families, and picnickers alike, the afternoon features live DJ sets, ...
Sunday, September 13
SF’s “Inner Sunset Flea Market” 2026 w/ Sunset Mercantile (Every 2nd Sunday)
The Inner Sunset Flea Market is back for its 11th season on April 12th! Launched in collaboration with the Inner Sunset Park Neighbors and happening every second Sunday from April to November, this vibrant, well-loved community event transforms Irving Street (9th-11th Ave.) into a lively ...Monthly
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 ...
5th Annual Noe Valley Art Festival
The 5th annual Noe Valley Art Festival will be held on Sunday, September 13th from 10am-4pm in the Noe Valley Town Square.
This FREE community event will feature art displays and sales, painting demonstrations, activities for kids plus music. With 22 artists participating, art on display will include ...
54th Annual Mountain View Art & Wine Festival (Sept. 12-13)
Sunday, September 13 – 10:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Castro Street (Downtown Mountain View)
The Mountain View Art & Wine Festival returns to Downtown Mountain View for its 54th year, bringing two days of art, live music, food, drinks, family fun, and more to Castro Street on September 12-13, 2026. With 400 artists and vendors, two stages of live ...
Contra Costa Vintage Market (Lafayette)
Join us at the Contra Costa Vintage Market on Sunday, September 13th from 10am-3pm in 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 a day ...
54th Annual Castro Valley Fall Festival 2026 (Sept. 12-13)
Sunday, September 13 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Castro Valley Blvd.
The 54th Annual Castro Valley Fall Festival returns to Castro Valley Blvd. for a weekend of free, family-friendly activities including live music, pony rides, food, local vendors, and entertainment. The event spans two days and is open to the community. Original Event Description: _🍂 Castro ...
Women’s Wellness Fair
A welcoming community event dedicated to women’s health, strength, and well-being. Explore a day of movement, education, and local vendors.
Invest in Yourself. Discover What’s Possible.
Join us for M-POWER’s First Annual Women’s Wellness Fair—a day dedicated to empowering women to prioritize their health, strength, and well-being through movement, ...
Thursday, September 17
Beats, Brews & Vines Free Downtown Millbrae Festival
Thursday, September 17 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Downtown Millbrae
Spend your summer nights in Downtown Millbrae at Beats, Brews & Vines, a free outdoor concert series featuring live music, local food, and refreshing drinks! Join us every third Thursday from August through October, 6:00–8:00 PM, at Broadway & Hillcrest. 2026 Beats, Brews & Vines ...
Friday, September 18
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 ...
2026 San Francisco Greek Festival (Sept. 18-20)
Friday, September 18 – 11:00 am - Ends at 10:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Annunciation Cathedral
The 75th Annual San Francisco Greek Food Festival, “A Journey of Greek Culture,” returns to the Mission District September 18-20, 2026, bringing three days of homemade Greek food, traditional dancing, live music, and community celebration to Annunciation Cathedral. Come hungry for Greek favorites including gemista, ...
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 ...
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 ...
“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 ...
SF’s 69th Annual Armenian Food Festival (Sept. 18-20)
Come celebrate 69 years of the Armenian Food Festival, located at 825 Brotherhood Way in San Francisco (near Lake Merced and SFSU).
Widely recognized as one of the best ethnic food festivals in the Bay Area, the festival features authentic Armenian cuisine, dancing, music, and art. ...
Oktoberfest Downtown Redwood City 2026
It’s time to raise your steins for Redwood City’s biggest fall tradition! Oktoberfest Downtown Redwood City returns with authentic German music, delicious food, lively entertainment, and plenty of reasons to gather with family and friends.
Bring your crew, grab your drink of choice, and join in ...
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 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 ...
SF’s Muni Heritage Weekend 2026: Ride Rare Historic Vehicles (Sept. 19-20)
Step aboard San Francisco’s transit history at Muni Heritage Weekend, a two-day celebration featuring rare vintage streetcars, buses and cable cars, free rides, interactive exhibits, family activities and more at the San Francisco Railway Museum and Don Chee Way Plaza. San Francisco’s iconic transit system ...
SF’s Chinatown “Autumn Moon Festival”: Parade, K-Pop Dance Contest & Lion Dancing
Saturday, September 19 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Chinatown
Get ready for the 36th Annual San Francisco Chinatown Autumn Moon Festival, returning to Chinatown on Saturday, September 19, and Sunday, September 20, 2026, from 11am to 5pm. The free two-day celebration takes over Grant Avenue between California and Broadway, with food vendors, mooncakes, kids ...
2026 San Francisco Greek Festival (Sept. 18-20)
Saturday, September 19 – 11:00 am - Ends at 10:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Annunciation Cathedral
The 75th Annual San Francisco Greek Food Festival, “A Journey of Greek Culture,” returns to the Mission District September 18-20, 2026, bringing three days of homemade Greek food, traditional dancing, live music, and community celebration to Annunciation Cathedral. Come hungry for Greek favorites including gemista, ...
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)
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 ...
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.
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 ...
“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)
Saturday, September 19 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm |
Cost: $20 | Shershow Studios
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 ...
Sunday, September 20
Flower Piano 2026: 12 Hidden Pianos in Golden Gate Park (Final Day)
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 ...
Blues, Brews & BBQ (Alameda)
Join us for a celebration of world-class Blues musicians, a myriad of local craft breweries, and smoking BBQ vendors.
Celebrate the 9th Annual Blues, Brews & BBQ on Sunday, Sept. 20, from noon to 6 p.m. at Washington Park (740 Central Ave.) in Alameda. Presented by ...
35th Annual Fiesta on the Hill (Bernal Heights)
Sunday, September 20 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Bernal Heights Neighborhood Center
Celebrate community, culture, and connection at the 35th Annual Fiesta on the Hill on Cortland Avenue in Bernal Heights.
Celebrate 35 years of community, culture, and connection at the 35th Annual Fiesta on the Hill, presented by the Bernal Heights Neighborhood Center. As BHNC approaches 50 ...
SF’s Muni Heritage Weekend 2026: Ride Rare Historic Vehicles (Sept. 19-20)
Step aboard San Francisco’s transit history at Muni Heritage Weekend, a two-day celebration featuring rare vintage streetcars, buses and cable cars, free rides, interactive exhibits, family activities and more at the San Francisco Railway Museum and Don Chee Way Plaza. San Francisco’s iconic transit system ...
SF’s Chinatown “Autumn Moon Festival”: Dumpling Contest & White Crane Dragon Parade
Sunday, September 20 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Chinatown
Get ready for the 36th Annual San Francisco Chinatown Autumn Moon Festival, returning to Chinatown on Saturday, September 19, and Sunday, September 20, 2026, from 11am to 5pm. The free two-day celebration takes over Grant Avenue between California and Broadway, with food vendors, mooncakes, kids ...
2026 San Francisco Greek Festival (Sept. 18-20)
Sunday, September 20 – 11:00 am - Ends at 7:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Annunciation Cathedral
The 75th Annual San Francisco Greek Food Festival, “A Journey of Greek Culture,” returns to the Mission District September 18-20, 2026, bringing three days of homemade Greek food, traditional dancing, live music, and community celebration to Annunciation Cathedral. Come hungry for Greek favorites including gemista, ...
47th Annual Haight Ashbury Street Fair 2026
Sunday, September 20 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Haight Ashbury
The annual Haight Ashbury Street Fair brings thousands of people to Haight Street between Stanyan and Masonic to shop over 200 outdoor vendors including food, green businesses, local artists, clothing, crafts, non-profits and more.
2026 Haight Ashbury Street Fair
Sunday, September 20, 2026 | 11 am to 5:30 ...
Jazz on the Bay Festival (Treasure Island)
Jazz on the Bay – Waterfront Jazz Festival Live at Gold Bar
In collaboration with West Coast Makers
Jazz. Funk. Soul. Rhythm. On the Bay.
Lineup
Outdoor Stage
...
Thursday, September 24
“SOMA Nights” 2026: Neighborhood Block Party + Night Market (SF)
Thursday, September 24 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Folsom St. (between 6th-12th)
SOMA Nights returns in 2026, bringing a monthly street party to San Francisco’s Folsom Street (6th–12th) on the fourth Thursday of each month, from April 23 through September 24, 2026. This free, high-energy event spotlights the neighborhood’s creative spirit with local food, pop-up vendors, art, ...Monthly
Friday, September 25
SF’s Huge “Sunset Night Market” (Sept. 25)
Friday, September 25 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Irving & 22nd
The long-awaited return of the Sunset Night Market has arrived! Sunset Night Market™ gets ready for summer with The Dragon Boat Festival! Join us for a night of food, culture, music, and community spirit. Bring your family, invite your friends, and wish for good luck while taking ...
SF’s “Visitacion Valley” Night Market + Block Party (2026)
Friday, September 25 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Leland Avenue (Between Bayshore & Peabody)
The inaugural Visitacion Valley Night Market takes place on the last Fridays of August and September along Leland Avenue in San Francisco. This free community event features delicious food vendors, local shopping, live music, street dancing, family-friendly activities, and resources from community organizations. All ages ...
Sunset Night Market: The Mid-Autumn Moon Festival
Sunset Night Market™ shifts into fall with one of the most beloved celebrations: The Mid-Autumn Moon Festival! This festival is a time for giving thanks and the gathering of friends and family. Join us for a night of moon cakes, laterns, music, cultural performances, food, ...
Saturday, September 26
“Corgi Con” Bay Area 2026 at Alameda County Fairgrounds
Get ready for a day of stubby legs, fluffy butts, and serious Corgi competition at Corgi Con, the annual celebration of all things Corgi. Bring your Corgi, your “incorgnito” pup, or just yourself to watch the fluff-filled festivities.
The day’s highlights include Mickey’s Derby, home of ...
2026 Bay Area “Chuseok” Korean Harvest Festival (The Presidio)
The Bay Area Chuseok Festival, hosted by Korean Center, Inc., returns to the Presidio for its 8th annual celebration of Korean culture, community, and tradition. The free festival honors Chuseok, Korea’s harvest holiday, bringing thousands of people together for a day of cultural connection, Korean ...
5th Annual Art & Lit Fest (Serramonte Center)
Saturday, September 26 – 11:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Serramonte Center
Join us for the 5th Annual Art & Lit Fest, hosted by Daly City Public Library Associates and Serramonte Center and emceed by Freska from 96.5KOIT and 102.9KBLX and DJ Ajax from Ultra Entertainment!
This free event will showcase local artists and encourage the cultural rise ...
September Arts & Culture Fest w/ Live Mural Painting (Downtown San Mateo)
Saturday, September 26 – 11:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Downtown San Mateo
Join us in the heart of Downtown San Mateo for a fun day-long celebration of art, music, dance, poetry, food, and culture! From live bands and dazzling cultural performances to interactive kids’ activities, LIVE mural painting competitions, artists selling original handcrafted artworks, and poetry open ...
Burton Fest: Inspired by the Mind of Tim Burton (Easy Bay)
Saturday, September 26 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Four Fools Winery
Step into a world where the weird is celebrated, the gothic is gorgeous, and every sip has a little bit of beautiful madness in it. Burton Fest brings Tim Burton’s beloved style to life with a whimsical-meets-macabre festival filled with striped decor, hauntingly delicious wine ...
Sunday, September 27
Game Market West 2026: Shop + Play 35+ New Indie Games Free (San Jose)
Game Market West is a tabletop game market where independent designers show off and sell their newest tabletop games. Featuring 35+ designers and specialty vendors, this is one of the biggest indie game markets in the country! We were also on ABC7 News.
Free and open to the ...
Cole Valley Fair
Back for its 23rd year, the Cole Valley Fair is a beloved neighborhood tradition that brings together an eclectic mix of arts, crafts, and community in the heart of Cole Valley.
Join us for this milestone celebration, where over 90 vendors will fill the streets with beautiful local ...
San Francisco’s 2026 Folsom Street Fair (SoMa)
The 43rd Annual Folsom Street Fair, a true only in San Francisco original, typically covers over 13 city blocks filled with 250,000+ people in their most outrageous leather, rubber, and fetish attire, enjoying the world’s largest leather fair.
Typically there’s a full queer wrestle stage, a ...
SF’s “German Day” Festival in Golden Gate Park (2026)
Save the Date – SF German Day 2026!
Mark your calendars for Sunday, September 27, 2026, as we celebrate SF German Day in beautiful Golden Gate Park!
Join us for a day of German culture, music, food, dance, beer, family activities, and community as we ...
Warfield Commons Housewarming & Grand Opening
Join us on September 27th, 2026, 12-5pm to celebrate the opening of Warfield Commons at 988 Market St—a reimagined multi-story hub for arts, media, culture, and civic engagement designed to activate community and amplify the stories of the Bay Area and beyond.
Hosted in collaboration with ...
Tuesday, September 29
SF’s Noe Valley Night Market 2026
Tuesday, September 29 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Noe Valley Town Square
Come out for the Noe Valley Night Market from 5–8pm at the Noe Valley Town Square for a cozy evening of live music, local retail and food vendors, and family-friendly fun. Gather with neighbors, support small businesses, and enjoy a music-filled evening out with the ...Monthly
Thursday, October 1
SF’s Free DFT Monthly Block Party: “Downtown First Thursdays” (2026)
Downtown First Thursdays is back in 2026 for a full year of street parties in 2026, starting Jan 1, 2026, with a New Year’s Day Edition and returning every first Thursday with a new downtown block party. DJs – Live Performances – Dancing – Drag ...Monthly
Friday, October 2
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2026 in Golden Gate Park (Oct. 2-4)
Friday, October 2 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Hellman Hollow
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass is 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 2026. Full ...
Pleasant Hill Night Market: Food, Music & Performances
Friday, October 2 – 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 ...
100 Years of OLA: Eras Tour Fun Faire w/ Food, Rides (Burlingame)
Join us for a very special Fun Faire as we celebrate 100 years of OLA.
This year’s theme: the OLA Eras Tour!
Friday, October 2 | 6pm–10pm
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Saturday, October 3
African Arts Festival at Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026
Saturday, October 3 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
Sat, Oct 3 | 11:00am – 4:00pm
Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
Mission St. between 3rd & 4th Sts.
San Francisco, CA
FREE | RSVP
The 6th Annual African Arts Festival celebrates the glorious diversity and extraordinary creativity of the continent’s peoples. Co-presented by Duniya Dance and Drum Company and the Yerba ...
Free “Science in the Park” Fest: Launch at Water Rocket + Egg Drop Contest (Hayward)
Science in the Park is a biennial event hosted by Supervisor Elisa Márquez and created by the late Supervisor Richard Valle. It is an opportunity for the community to learn more about STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math), the environment, and health.
This free event includes ...
52nd Annual Oakland Black Cowboy Parade & Festival 2026 (DeFremery Park)
Saturday, October 3 – 10:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | deFremery Park
Celebrate the Oakland Black Cowboy Association’s 52nd Annual Parade & Festival at DeFremery Park in Oakland. This free, family-friendly event features a parade, live entertainment, line dancing, youth activities, pony rides, food vendors, and community resources. The festival begins at 10am and runs until 6pm, ...
28th Annual Bay Area Anarchist Book Fair (Oakland)
Saturday, October 3 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | The Humanist Hall
The Bay 28th Annual Bay Area Anarchist Book Fair brings together dozens of publishers, micro-presses, and community organizations for a day of book and information tables, workshops, panel discussions and skill sharing
This year we ponder the Analog: In an age of mass collapse and rising ...
SF’s 2026 African Arts Festival: Free Family Day (Yerba Buena Gardens)
Saturday, October 3 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
The 6th African Arts Festival at Yerba Buena Gardens offers a free, family-friendly day featuring live music, dance, drumming, food vendors, kids activities, and more. The event takes place on the Great Lawn and includes performances from Arenas and other artists.
Original Event Description:
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Filipino Island Fest (Alameda)
One of the largest Filipino cultural events returns to the Alameda waterfront for a 3rd year on Saturday, October 3rd, 2026. Filipino Island Fest brings thousands of attendees together to celebrate Filipino culture, community, and belonging.
This year’s theme reflects both where Filipinos come from and ...
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2026 in Golden Gate Park (Oct. 2-4)
Saturday, October 3 – 11:00 am - Ends at 7:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Hellman Hollow
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass is 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 2026. Full ...
6th Annual African Arts Festival (Yerba Buena Gardens)
The 6th Annual African Arts Festival celebrates the glorious diversity and extraordinary creativity of the continent’s peoples. Co-presented by Duniya Dance and Drum Company and the Yerba Buena Gardens Festival, it’s a family-friendly celebration of live music and dance featuring Bay Area ensembles representing different regions of ...
35th Annual Hoes Down Harvest Festival (Road Trip)
Join us for the 35th Annual Hoes Down Harvest Festival on October 3, 2026 at Full Belly Farm- for one of Northern California’s most beloved farm festivals.
For 35 years, Hoes Down has brought together families, farmers, food lovers, and changemakers for a joyful day of ...
Sunday, October 4
Litquake Out Loud + Book Fair (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026)
Litquake Out Loud + Book Fair
Sun, Oct 4
Time: 11:00am – 4:00pm
Venue: Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
Mission St. between 3rd & 4th Sts.
San Francisco, CA
In a city built on tall tales, hard-boiled prose, revelatory memoirs, and penetrating reportage, Litquake is the soul of San Francisco’s cultural ...
San Francisco’s 52nd Annual Castro Street Fair (2026)
The 51st Castro Street Fair will take place on Sunday, October 4, 2026 from 11am to 6pm at Castro and Market Streets.
52nd Annual Castro Street Fair
Sunday, October 4, 2026 | 11am-6pm
Castro & Market Street, San Francisco
Free but suggested donation: $10 to $20
The Castro Street Fair ...
SF’s “Head West” Marketplace at the Ferry Building (Every 1st Sunday)
Sunday, October 4 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | San Francisco Ferry Building
Come for the Marketplace, stay for the experience! HEAD WEST is a marketplace for emerging + established local brands and small businesses. From hand-made ceramics to locally sourced vintage, there are always new categories of goods available to explore. Marketplaces becomes a destination to not ...Monthly
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2026 in Golden Gate Park (Oct. 2-4)
Sunday, October 4 – 11:00 am - Ends at 7:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Hellman Hollow
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass is 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 2026. Full ...
Thursday, October 8
Lunchtime Concert w/ Quinteto Latino (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026)
Thursday, October 8 – 12:30 pm - Ends at 1:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
Thu, Oct 8 | 12:30pm – 1:30pm
Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
Mission St. between 3rd & 4th Sts.
San Francisco, CA
A wind quintet with an imperative mission, Quinteto Latino is a singular Bay Area-based chamber ensemble devoted to breaking down the racial and social barriers that have long plagued ...
SF’s Final FREE “Valencia Live” Street Party of 2026 (October)
Valencia LIVE! is back for a 2026 season! See you in the streets for a FREE, all-ages monthly neighborhood celebration with live music, cocktails to go, restaurants, art, shopping, and tons of fun in the streets. Live music curated by Carnaval SF. Select blocks of ...
SF’s “Valencia Live” Night Market in The Mission (Every 2nd Thu)
Thursday, October 8 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Valencia Street
A free, monthly neighborhood celebration on Valencia Street with live music, dancing, art-making and more. Valencia LIVE! is back for a 2026 season! See you in the streets for a FREE, all-ages monthly neighborhood celebration with live music, cocktails to go, restaurants, art, shopping, and tons of fun in the ...
Friday, October 9
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 ...
SF’s “Chinatown Night Market” 2026 (Every Second Friday)
Friday, October 9 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | San Francisco Chinatown (Grant Ave.)
Chinatown Night Market returns for 2026, bringing monthly street festivals, food vendors, shopping, and live entertainment back to the heart of San Francisco’s Chinatown. Recently voted the #1 night market in the country for the second year in a row, the free event takes over ...Monthly
Saturday, October 10
Live on Larkin: Free Street Fest 2026 (Tenderloin)
Saturday, October 10 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Larkin St (between Eliis & Eddy)
Live on Larkin – a new series of free street events on Larkin Street. Check out live music, performances, free activities and games, vendors, and more! Live On Larkin 2026 2nd Saturdays, July – December 2026 | 12p – 5p Larkin St. & Eddy St., ...
Weekend Sessions w/ Follow the Music (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026)
Saturday, October 10 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
Sat, Oct 10 | 2:00pm – 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 ...
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 ...
SF’s Japantown “AniMachi Market” Love and Deepspace Pop-Up
Saturday, October 10 – 11:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | KOHO
AniMachi Market returns to KOHO in SF Japantown with a Love and Deepspace-themed celebration for Xavier and Zayne’s birthdays. Enjoy a free event featuring an artist alley, photobooth, cosplay gatherings, raffles, stamp rally adventures, and prizes. Open to all fans and newcomers, the market invites ...
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 ...
Sunday, October 11
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 ...
SF’s “Inner Sunset Flea Market” 2026 w/ Sunset Mercantile (Every 2nd Sunday)
The Inner Sunset Flea Market is back for its 11th season on April 12th! Launched in collaboration with the Inner Sunset Park Neighbors and happening every second Sunday from April to November, this vibrant, well-loved community event transforms Irving Street (9th-11th Ave.) into a lively ...Monthly
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
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 ...
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
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
...
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 ...
Monday, October 12
SF’s Indigenous Peoples Day at Yerba Buena Gardens
Monday, October 12 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Gardens (Esplanade)
Indigenous Peoples Day
Mon, Oct 12 | 12:00pm – 4:00pm
Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
Mission St. between 3rd & 4th Sts.
San Francisco, CA
Join us in celebration of San Francisco Indigenous Peoples Day with a magnificent profusion of Native American art, music and vendors. The event highlights the ...
SF’s Indigenous Peoples Day at Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026
Monday, October 12 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
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 ...
Thursday, October 15
Lunchtime Concert w/ Richard Howell (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026)
Thursday, October 15 – 12:30 pm - Ends at 1:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
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 ...
“Haunted Halloween Hoopla” Artisan Night Market (SF)
Join us Thursday October 15 for amazing food, drinks, retail, and artisan vendors! Admission is free and we welcome everyone at this family-friendly night market. The Haunted Halloween Hoopla at Fifty Vara is a destination for all ages and abilities. Expect fun music and amazing ...
Beats, Brews & Vines Free Downtown Millbrae Festival
Thursday, October 15 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Downtown Millbrae
Spend your summer nights in Downtown Millbrae at Beats, Brews & Vines, a free outdoor concert series featuring live music, local food, and refreshing drinks! Join us every third Thursday from August through October, 6:00–8:00 PM, at Broadway & Hillcrest. 2026 Beats, Brews & Vines ...
Friday, October 16
Pleasant Hill Night Market: Food, Music & Performances
Friday, October 16 – 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 ...
Saturday, October 17
Weekend Sessions w/ Joe Bataan (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026)
Saturday, October 17 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 4:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
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 ...
31st Annual Campbell Oktoberfest (Oct. 17-18)
Willkommen to Campbell Oktoberfest: 31 Years of Bavarian Cheer
Grab your dirndl, dust off your lederhosen, and get ready for two full days of Gemütlichkeit in the heart of Downtown Campbell. For 31 years running, the Campbell Chamber has thrown one of the most authentic Bavarian ...
“Shipyard Open Studios” Fall 2026: 130+ Artists, Free Admission & Parking
Step inside a San Francisco landmark: for one weekend the historic Hunters Point Shipyard opens the working studios of 130+ painters, sculptors, jewelers, ceramicists, photographers, and metalworkers. Talk directly with the artists, watch how the work gets made, and take home something original.
What to expect: ...
A Toast to Sausalito: A Beer, Wine and Spirits Festival
A Toast to Sausalito Returns October 17
Raise a glass to one of Sausalito’s premier fall events! Join us on Saturday, October 17, from 1:00–5:00 p.m. for A Toast to Sausalito, a lively celebration of local flavors, art, music, and community on Caledonia Street.
Presented by the ...
Hayward Night Market: Spooky Season Return (Fall 2026)
Saturday, October 17 – All Day |
Cost: FREE | St. Rose Hospital
The Hayward Night Market returns to St. Rose Hospital’s parking lot to celebrate the spooky season with local food, vendors, organizations, artists, musicians, and giveaways. The event is free to attend and offers a variety of activities, food options, and community engagement opportunities. Vendor booths ...
Sunday, October 18
“Sunday Streets” SF’s Free Street Festival & Block Party (Excelsior)
Sunday, October 18 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Excelsior Sunday Streets
San Francisco’s 2026 season of Sunday Streets returns with four events across The City. Since 2008, Sunday Streets has transformed San Francisco’s streets into car-free community spaces, bringing neighbors together for a day of connection, movement, and fun. Sunday Streets 2026 Season Schedule Please note ...
Friday, October 23
Halloween Market (Berkeley)
Friday, October 23 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Donkey & Goat Winery
The Halloween Market at Donkey & Goat Winery in Berkeley is a free, all-ages community event and fundraiser for Berkeley Humane Society. The market features local artists, makers, tarot readings, live music by Lillian Frances, food vendors, and a table to learn about animal fostering. ...
Saturday, October 24
Weekend Sessions w/ Afro-Filipino Jazz Project (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026)
Saturday, October 24 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 3:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
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 ...
West Oakland Prescott Craft Market: 50+ Vendors & DJs (2026)
Saturday, October 24 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Prescott Market West Oakland
Prescott Market in West Oakland hosts a holiday pop-up craft faire on three dates in 2026, featuring over 50 rotating local vendors with handmade crafts, upcycled goods, rare records, clothing, jewelry, and more. The event includes DJs, a large stage, a food court with eight ...
Tuesday, October 27
SF’s Noe Valley Night Market 2026
Tuesday, October 27 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Noe Valley Town Square
Come out for the Noe Valley Night Market from 5–8pm at the Noe Valley Town Square for a cozy evening of live music, local retail and food vendors, and family-friendly fun. Gather with neighbors, support small businesses, and enjoy a music-filled evening out with the ...Monthly
Saturday, October 31
SF “Halloween Hoopla” Kids’ Festival in the Park + Costume Parade (2026)
Saturday, October 31 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm |
| Yerba Buena Gardens, Children’s Garden
The 26th annual Halloween Hoopla is back with family-friendly frights and delights for kids under 10 and their adults! This year’s festivities are sure to amaze with awe-inspiring performers from Circus Bella accompanied by live music from the Circus Bella All-Star Trio. The Hoopla Grand Finale is ...
