San Francisco October Festivals & Street Fairs
Here’s a round-up of fun and fabulous October festivals, street fairs, and events including Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, San Francisco Fleet Week, Sunday Streets “Phoenix Day” massive city-wide block party, and much more you can look forward to this October 2024.
> We’ll be updating this guide with more October events soon!
- San Francisco Oktoberfest Comedy Festival – September 29 – October 3, 2024
- Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2024 – October 4-6, 2024
- 50th Annual Castro Street Fair – October 6, 2024
- 2024 San Francisco Fleet Week – October 7-14, 2024
- New! SF’s World of Dumplings Food Festival – October 12, 2024
- 2024 Italian Heritage Festival & Parade – October 13, 2024
- Bearrison Street Fair 2024 – October 13, 2024
- Indigenous Peoples Day 2024 – October 14, 2024
- 2024 Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off – October 14, 2024
- New! Castro Night Market – October 18, 2024
- Potrero Hill R&B Festival 2024 – October 19, 2024
- New! Red Bull “Skyline” Pop-up Skate Park atop Twin Peaks – October 19, 2024
- 2024 Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival – October 19-20
- 2024 Sunday Streets “Phoenix Day” Block Party Day – October 20, 2024
- SF’s Annual Sandcastle Classic 2024 – October 26, 2024
- SF’s “Kite by the Bay” Festival in the Park – October 27, 2024
- SF’s “Nightmare on Front Street” Halloween Block Party – October 31, 2024
- 9 Awesome Trick-or-Treat Streets in San Francisco – October 31, 2024
San Francisco Oktoberfest Comedy Festival
Sun-Thu, September 29 – October 3, 2024 – SF’s brand new – very first (and only) Black-owned comedy club (The Function) – FREE – Get ready for five nights of laughs, rare Oktoberfest beers on tap, and unforgettable performances of top-tier comedians who usually grace the stages of Punchline, Cobb’s, or SF Sketchfest.
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2024
Fri-Sun, October 4-6, 2024 – SF (Golden Gate Park) – FREE – 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.
50th Annual Castro Street Fair
Sunday, October 6, 2024 – SF (Castro) – FREE – Community street celebration that was founded by Harvey Milk in 1974 features hundreds of local artists, vendors, craftspeople, and multiple stages with live entertainment and dancing throughout the neighborhood.
2024 San Francisco Fleet Week
October 7-14, 2024 – SF (Northern Waterfront) – FREE – The annual Fleet Week airshow and festival is back with nearly a full week of events including ship tours, K9 showcases, ship tours and the three-day airshow running October 11-13, 2024 highlighted by the Blue Angels buzzing the city.
SF’s World of Dumplings Food Festival
Saturday, October 12, 2024 – SF (FiDi) – FREE – A brand new food festival celebrates dumplings from around the world from 15+ restaurants, eating contests, cooking demos, a beer garden, and more.
2024 Italian Heritage Festival & Parade
Sunday, October 13, 2024 – SF (North Beach) – FREE – The San Francisco Italian Heritage Parade launched in 1868, and is now the longest continuously running Italian Heritage Parade in the United States.
2024 Bearrison Street Fair
Sunday, October 13, 2024 – SF (SoMa) – FREE – Enjoy burly entertainment, including attendee competitions building off the fan-favorite wrestling stage and the buns-out deadlift competition.
2024 Indigenous Peoples Day
Monday, October 14, 2024 – SF (Yerba Buena) – FREE – Join the celebration of San Francisco’s Indigenous Peoples Day at Yerba Buena Gardens with Native American art, music and vendors. The program highlights the vastly diverse and talented community of Indigenous artists in the Bay Area, California and beyond.
2024 Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off
Monday, October 14, 2024 – Half Moon Bay – FREE – The excitement is building in Pumpkintown as the World’s Greatest Gourd Growers and their Goliath, mind-bending, Rhinoceros-sized orange orbs hope to squash the world record at the 51st Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off –– the “Super Bowl of Weigh-Offs” –– in the World Pumpkin Capital, Half Moon Bay.
Mirama Events Castro Night Market
Friday, October 18, 2024 – SF (18th & Castro) – FREE – A brand new all-ages night market with merchants, local food vendors and entertainment launching October 2024 with six total events planned on the 3rd Friday of select months in the next year.
Potrero Hill R&B Festival 2024
Saturday, October 19, 2024 – SF (Potrero Hill) – FREE – Jam out to R&B music while we celebrate the Potrero community outdoors on 20th Street as we stretch out over 4 blocks with live music, food, family, and fun.
2024 Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival
Sat-Sun, October 19-20, 2024 – Half Moon Bay – FREE – The World Pumpkin Capital of Half Moon Bay celebrates with a smashing lineup of heavyweight champion pumpkins, four stages of stellar live music, the fantastically fun Great Pumpkin Parade, and tons more.
Red Bull “Skyline” Skate Park Pop-Up atop SF’s Twin Peaks
Saturday, October 19, 2024 – SF – FREE – Red Bull is transforming this iconic lookout with 360° views into a “Skyline” skateboard competition with rainbow ramps and jumps over dumpsters. 10:30a to 3:30p-ish
Sunday Streets “Phoenix Day” Block Party Day 2024
Sunday, October 20, 2024 – SF – FREE – SF’s biggest block party with over a dozen community-led block parties and activities happening across the city, there’s something for every San Franciscan and visitor to enjoy.
SF’s Annual Sandcastle Classic 2024
Saturday, October 26, 2024 – SF (Ocean Beach) – FREE – For one day, Ocean Beach is home to the largest sandcastle contest in Northern California; featuring dozens of jaw-dropping, supersized sand sculptures; plus there are food trucks and live music all day.
SF’s “Kite by the Bay” Festival in the Park
Sunday, October 27, 2024 – SF (Candlestick Park) – FREE – Kite By The Bay is a free, family-friendly event and attendees are invited to bring kites or assemble and decorate kites that will be provided. The festival will also feature a free pumpkin patch, pumpkin painting, face painting, music by local DJ BeatsMe, and free food on a first come first serve basis.
SF’s “Nightmare on Front Street” Halloween Block Party
Thursday, October 31, 2024 – SF (Downtown) – FREE – San Francisco’s first “entertainment zone” will transform into a Halloween haven for the city’s brand-new “Nightmare on Front Street” Halloween Block Party with DJs, live music, horror movie screenings, adult carnival games, and costume contests.
9 Awesome Trick-or-Treat Streets in San Francisco
Thursday, October 31, 2024 – SF (All Over) – FREE – Walk safely around on Halloween with 9 neighborhood trick-or-treat street closures.
Thursday, November 14
The Bay Area’s favorite home decor warehouse sale is back! Good News: We’re having our biggest ever Le Marché Pop Up! (No—really. We’re back with a brand new location to host all your French favorites and more!) Come help us celebrate beginning of a new ...
Friday, November 15
The Bay Area’s favorite home decor warehouse sale is back! Good News: We’re having our biggest ever Le Marché Pop Up! (No—really. We’re back with a brand new location to host all your French favorites and more!) Come help us celebrate beginning of a new ...
Saturday, November 16
The Bay Area’s favorite home decor warehouse sale is back! Good News: We’re having our biggest ever Le Marché Pop Up! (No—really. We’re back with a brand new location to host all your French favorites and more!) Come help us celebrate beginning of a new ...
Sunday, November 17
Sunset Mercantile’s weekly outdoor market featuring farmers, ranchers, food trucks, live music, children’s activities, vendors, makers, merchants, artists, and local organizations. Bring the whole family for free seasonal art activities at the Sunset Mercantile Artship. Enjoy shopping an array of farm fresh produce, artisan goods. ...Every Sunday
Fall San Francisco Restaurant Week returns November 8-17, 2024. Celebrate the flavors of San Francisco’s unique and diverse neighborhoods through special prix-fixe menus. Over 180 participating restaurants will offer special menus Friday, November 8 – Sunday, November 17 at one or more the following price ...
We are thrilled to announce the exciting new event brought to you by the Castro Merchants Association – the vibrant Castro Stroll! Get ready to immerse yourself in the festive spirit as we kick off the Castro Stroll on the 3rd Sunday of every month ...Monthly
Thursday, November 21
Friday, November 22
Gifts ‘n Tyme Holiday Faire – 50th Annual ~ Napa, CA’ – November 22th, 23th & 24th, 2024 Come be part of a Napa Valley holiday tradition! Shop, Eat, and be Merry! The Faire highlights 82 local and regional artists of original crafts, artwork, holiday ...
Saturday, November 23
Gifts ‘n Tyme Holiday Faire – 50th Annual ~ Napa, CA’ – November 22th, 23th & 24th, 2024 Come be part of a Napa Valley holiday tradition! Shop, Eat, and be Merry! The Faire highlights 82 local and regional artists of original crafts, artwork, holiday ...
Sunday, November 24
Sunset Mercantile’s weekly outdoor market featuring farmers, ranchers, food trucks, live music, children’s activities, vendors, makers, merchants, artists, and local organizations. Bring the whole family for free seasonal art activities at the Sunset Mercantile Artship. Enjoy shopping an array of farm fresh produce, artisan goods. ...Every Sunday
Gifts ‘n Tyme Holiday Faire – 50th Annual ~ Napa, CA’ – November 22th, 23th & 24th, 2024 Come be part of a Napa Valley holiday tradition! Shop, Eat, and be Merry! The Faire highlights 82 local and regional artists of original crafts, artwork, holiday ...
Friday, November 29
Saturday, November 30
The Thanksgiving Weekend San Francisco Crystal Fair is taking place at the San Francisco County Fair Building in Golden Gate Park. It will host the largest collection of crystals, beads, minerals jewelry and metaphysical healing tools that you’ve ever seen in our fair city. Thousands ...
Sunday, December 1
Sunset Mercantile’s weekly outdoor market featuring farmers, ranchers, food trucks, live music, children’s activities, vendors, makers, merchants, artists, and local organizations. Bring the whole family for free seasonal art activities at the Sunset Mercantile Artship. Enjoy shopping an array of farm fresh produce, artisan goods. ...Every Sunday
The Thanksgiving Weekend San Francisco Crystal Fair is taking place at the San Francisco County Fair Building in Golden Gate Park. It will host the largest collection of crystals, beads, minerals jewelry and metaphysical healing tools that you’ve ever seen in our fair city. Thousands ...
Monday, December 2
Wednesday, December 4
Thursday, December 5
Get ready, San Francisco, for the return of this brand new free monthly party coming back to Downtown SF. A new, free, all-ages street party comes to Downtown SF every first Thursday of the month, from 5-10pm. Free kids activities, disco, two outdoor bars, live ...Monthly
Friday, December 6
Let’s Glow SF, the country’s largest holiday projection event, will return to downtown San Francisco for the 2024 holiday season. From December 6th through 15th, this free outdoor holiday event will use high-tech projectors and lasers to showcase whimsical, large-scale pieces of animated art across the facade of ...
Saturday, December 7
Let’s Glow SF, the country’s largest holiday projection event, will return to downtown San Francisco for the 2024 holiday season. From December 6th through 15th, this free outdoor holiday event will use high-tech projectors and lasers to showcase whimsical, large-scale pieces of animated art across the facade of ...
Oakland Vintage Market hosted by Narrative is a curated selection of vendors selling clothing, records, furniture, home decor and more. First Saturday of the month 10:00-3:00 222 Jefferson St, Oakland, CAMonthly
The Muir Beach Holiday Arts Fair returns to the beautiful Muir Beach Community Center (19 Seacape Drive) on Saturday, December 7, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, December 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Holiday shoppers can browse charming booths featuring original ...
Sunday, December 8
Sunset Mercantile’s weekly outdoor market featuring farmers, ranchers, food trucks, live music, children’s activities, vendors, makers, merchants, artists, and local organizations. Bring the whole family for free seasonal art activities at the Sunset Mercantile Artship. Enjoy shopping an array of farm fresh produce, artisan goods. ...Every Sunday
Let’s Glow SF, the country’s largest holiday projection event, will return to downtown San Francisco for the 2024 holiday season. From December 6th through 15th, this free outdoor holiday event will use high-tech projectors and lasers to showcase whimsical, large-scale pieces of animated art across the facade of ...
The Muir Beach Holiday Arts Fair returns to the beautiful Muir Beach Community Center (19 Seacape Drive) on Saturday, December 7, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, December 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Holiday shoppers can browse charming booths featuring original ...
Monday, December 9
Let’s Glow SF, the country’s largest holiday projection event, will return to downtown San Francisco for the 2024 holiday season. From December 6th through 15th, this free outdoor holiday event will use high-tech projectors and lasers to showcase whimsical, large-scale pieces of animated art across the facade of ...
Tuesday, December 10
Let’s Glow SF, the country’s largest holiday projection event, will return to downtown San Francisco for the 2024 holiday season. From December 6th through 15th, this free outdoor holiday event will use high-tech projectors and lasers to showcase whimsical, large-scale pieces of animated art across the facade of ...
Wednesday, December 11
Let’s Glow SF, the country’s largest holiday projection event, will return to downtown San Francisco for the 2024 holiday season. From December 6th through 15th, this free outdoor holiday event will use high-tech projectors and lasers to showcase whimsical, large-scale pieces of animated art across the facade of ...
Thursday, December 12
Let’s Glow SF, the country’s largest holiday projection event, will return to downtown San Francisco for the 2024 holiday season. From December 6th through 15th, this free outdoor holiday event will use high-tech projectors and lasers to showcase whimsical, large-scale pieces of animated art across the facade of ...
Friday, December 13
Let’s Glow SF, the country’s largest holiday projection event, will return to downtown San Francisco for the 2024 holiday season. From December 6th through 15th, this free outdoor holiday event will use high-tech projectors and lasers to showcase whimsical, large-scale pieces of animated art across the facade of ...
Chinatown night markets are back! Kicking off March 8, 2024, and continuing the second Friday of the month throughout the rest of the year. Chinatown Night Market 2024 Every Second Friday | 5:30-9p Grant Ave. from Sacramento to Jackson, San Francisco FREE The Civic Joy ...Monthly
Saturday, December 14
Let’s Glow SF, the country’s largest holiday projection event, will return to downtown San Francisco for the 2024 holiday season. From December 6th through 15th, this free outdoor holiday event will use high-tech projectors and lasers to showcase whimsical, large-scale pieces of animated art across the facade of ...
Sunday, December 15
Let’s Glow SF, the country’s largest holiday projection event, will return to downtown San Francisco for the 2024 holiday season. From December 6th through 15th, this free outdoor holiday event will use high-tech projectors and lasers to showcase whimsical, large-scale pieces of animated art across the facade of ...
Thursday, January 2
Get ready, San Francisco, for the return of this brand new free monthly party coming back to Downtown SF. A new, free, all-ages street party comes to Downtown SF every first Thursday of the month, from 5-10pm. Free kids activities, disco, two outdoor bars, live ...Monthly
Saturday, January 25
The Chinese New Year Flower Market Fair is held on the weekend before Chinese New Year Day. The Flower Fair is the place to come to purchase fresh flowers, fruits, candies and brand new supplies for the home to begin the new lunar year. Delight ...
Sunday, January 26
The Chinese New Year Flower Market Fair is held on the weekend before Chinese New Year Day. The Flower Fair is the place to come to purchase fresh flowers, fruits, candies and brand new supplies for the home to begin the new lunar year. Delight ...
Saturday, February 15
Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of San Francisco’s exhilarating Chinatown during one of the community’s most exciting times of the year. The Chinatown Community Street Fair takes place the weekend of the Chinese New Year Parade. At the fair, experience Chinese cultural arts such ...
Sunday, February 16
Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of San Francisco’s exhilarating Chinatown during one of the community’s most exciting times of the year. The Chinatown Community Street Fair takes place the weekend of the Chinese New Year Parade. At the fair, experience Chinese cultural arts such ...
