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San Francisco April Festivals & Street Fairs 2026

Here’s a round-up of April’s best events including Easter celebrations, Cherry Blossom Festivals & more!
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Here’s a round-up of fun and fabulous April festivals, street fairs, and events including festive Cherry Blossom festivals, Easter celebrations, Earth Day and more you can look forward to this April 2026.

>  We’ll be updating this guide with more April events soon!


2026 St. Stupid’s Day Parade

April 1, 2026* – SF (Downtown) – FREE – Noon – A weird and wild DIY street parade through downtown. This “wonderfully idiotic tradition” parades through San Francisco often with a doggie diner head floats, chants of “No More Chants,” silly costumes and all the meaningless fun you’d expect from a city filled with fun weirdos. *Please note that this is an annual San Francisco tradition, and although, details have not yet been announced yet (as of 2/28/26), we expect it to happen again in 2026.

SF’s Mount Davidson Easter Sunrise Service & Cross Lighting 2026

April 4-5, 2026 – SF (Diamond Heights) – FREE – San Francisco’s grandest Easter tradition lights up the city’s largest cross overnight before early risers gather at dawn atop the city’s highest peak for a scenic, non-denominational sunrise service.

SF’s Easter In the Park & Hunky Jesus Contest 2026

April 5, 2026 – SF (Dolores Park) – FREE – Join the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence for their free, day-long Easter in the Park celebration featuring a family-friendly egg hunt, live drag and trans performances, and the legendary Hunky Jesus and Foxy Mary contests.

SF’s “Bring Your Own Big Wheel” Race on Easter Sunday 2026

April 5, 2026 – SF (Potrero Hill) – FREE* ($10-20 donations are requested) – Watch dozens of contestants risk humiliation and serious injury racing their big wheels (those giant plastic tricycles from when we were kids – no rubber wheels allowed) down the crazy curvy Vermont & 20th streets – the actual curviest street in SF – on Easter Sunday, all for glory.

California Henge”: San Francisco’s Natural Light Show

April 9, 2026 – Nob Hill (California St & Gough St) – FREE – A twice-yearly celestial spectacle aligns the rising sun perfectly down California Street, casting a golden glow toward the iconic San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge and creating a stunning photo opportunity for early risers.

Golden Gate Park Band’s Free Symphony in the Park Season 2026

April 10 – Sept. 27, 2026 – SF (Golden Gate Park) – FREE – Golden Gate Park’s 30-piece symphony has been playing free concerts in Golden Gate Park since 1882. Many concerts feature music of specific nationalities or cultures, including costumed guest performances from dancers, singers, and speakers, who will enlighten and entertain.

2026 Cesar Chavez Day Parade & Festival

April 11, 2026 – SF (Mission Dist.) – FREE – Be a part of the largest event honoring labor and civil rights leader Cesar E. ChavezCesar Chavez in Northern California with a parade, and big festival with live performances, a lowrider car show and more.

SF’s 2026 Cherry Blossom Festival

April 11-19, 2026 – SF (Japantown) – FREE – One of the largest Cherry Blossom festivals in the country, San Francisco celebrates for two weekends, April 11-12 and April 18-19, culminating in a grand parade on the final Sunday of the festival.

SF’s World Naked Earth Day Bike Ride 2026

April 18, 2026 – SF (Rincon Park) – FREE – Be on the lookout as The World Naked Bike Ride rolls through San Francisco.

SF’s 420 Celebration at Hippie Hill 2026

April 20, 2026 – SF (Golden Gate Park) – FREE – 420 at Hippie Hill is a well-known San Francisco tradition, bringing tens of thousands of people from all over to Robin William Meadow (formerly Sharon Meadow) in Golden Gate Park to celebrate the right to use cannabis. The festival has evolved from unpermitted and unofficial to a full-blown free festival with DJs, yoga, guided meditation, ecstatic dance, a stretch session, sound healing, and more. The 2026 info has yet to be announced (the permitted 2024 festival was cancelled), but if there’s one thing you can count on, is people to show up anyway and celebrate.

2026 Lyrid Meteor Shower Peaks

April 21, 2026 – Bay Area – FREE – Look up for your chance to see The Lyrids which are known for their fast and bright meteors.

Free Drive-Movie Night

April 23, 2026 – San Jose & Concord – FREE – The West Wind Drive-In Theaters in Concord & San Jose offer a Customer Appreciation Night with music, bounce houses, games, and of course, free movies.

2026 Dutch “King’s Day” Windmill Festival

April 25, 2026 – SF (Golden Gate Park) – FREE – Drape yourself in orange and head to the giant Murphy Windmill in Golden Gate Park to celebrate all things Dutch with traditional Dutch games, flea market, Dutch food, beer, music & more.

San Francisco’s Annual DogFest 2026

April 25, 2026 – SF (Duboce Park) – FREE – DogFest is a mutt-tastic festival at one of the most dog-friendly parks in the city and the biggest dog event in San Francisco.

Pickin’ On The Polk 2026

April 25, 2026 – SF (Polk Gulch) – FREE – Like a mini Hardly Strictly Bluegrass taking over an entire neighborhood, Pickin’ on the Polk is a free 10-hour block party transforms Polk Street into an all-day bluegrass, jazz, rock and electronic festival.

Cupertino Cherry Blossom Festival 2026

April 25-26, 2026– Cupertino – FREE – Over two days, explore Japanese cultural exhibits like ikebana, swords, bonsai, and koi, live entertainment including Taiko drum, dancers, martial arts and live music, taste delicious Japanese cuisine, children activities and a play area with a petting zoo and pony rides, plus Japanese cultural demonstrations like tea ceremony, origami, calligraphy, and Shogi.

2026 “Opening Day On The Bay” Boat Parade & “Blessing of the Fleet”

April 26, 2026 – SF (Marina Green) – FREE – Opening Day on the Bay marks the official start of the San Francisco boating season, and typically shows off over 100 historic workboats, fireboats, towboats, and classic and contemporary craft.


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
SF's Noe Valley Night Market 2026

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)
Thursday, October 1 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| 2nd Street between Market and Howard Streets
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 2026 in Golden Gate Park (Oct. 2-4)

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. Hardly Strictly Bluegrass ...

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: Food, Music & Performances

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)
Friday, October 2 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Entry is free. Ride and game tickets, food and drinks available for an additional fee
| Our Lady of Angels
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 ...
SF’s Free Fall 2026 “Night Garden on Third” Jazz Mafia + Vinyl DJ Concert Series (Bayview)
Friday, October 2 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*All ages event.
| People's Garden
SF's Free Fall 2026 "Night Garden on Third" Jazz Mafia + Vinyl DJ Concert Series (Bayview)

Night Garden on Third is a free three-part evening music series at the People’s Garden in Bayview. The series includes Afrobeat Sunset on October 2, Jazz Night in the Garden on October 3, and Soulful Sunset on October 4, with live music by Jazz Mafia ...

Saturday, October 3

Oakland’s Oaktoberfest at The Dimond: 2 Days of Beer, Music + Art (Oct. 3-4)
Saturday, October 3 – 11:00 am - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Purchase drink packages on the website
| Dimond District (Oakland)
Oakland’s Oaktoberfest at The Dimond: 2 Days of Beer, Music + Art (Oct. 3-4)
Oakland’s two-day, family-friendly festival celebrates craft beer, music, art and all that is wonderfully and uniquely Oakland in a big way! Spanning over a full weekend of fun, Oaktoberfest offers 200+ craft beers, five stages of music and dance performances, roaming entertainment, hundreds of vendors including ...
Bon Marché 2nd Hand Market: New Season, New Colors (Albany)
Saturday, October 3 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | | Abrams Claghorn Gallery
Bon Marché 2nd Hand Market: New Season, New Colors (Albany)
With our event partner, Abrams Claghorn Gallery, we’re excited to welcome you back for our fall market, Bon Marché 2nd Hand Market: New Season, New Colors (Nouvelle Saison, Nouvelles Couleurs). Shop 20+ local sellers offering 2nd hand clothing, vintage, home goods, accessories, art + more, including ...
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
African Arts Festival at Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026
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)
Saturday, October 3 – 9:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Completely Free All Day
| California State University, East Bay
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
52nd Annual Oakland Black Cowboy Parade & Festival 2026 (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
28th Annual Bay Area Anarchist Book Fair (Oakland)
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 ...
52nd Annual Black Cowboy Parade + Festival 2026 (Oakland)
Saturday, October 3 – 10:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | deFremery Park
52nd Annual Black Cowboy Parade + Festival 2026 (Oakland)
The Oakland Black Cowboy Association presents its 52nd annual Parade & Festival at DeFremery Park. The parade begins at 10:00 AM, and the festival runs until 6:00 PM with live entertainment, line dancing, youth activities, pony rides, food, vendors, and community resources. Parade 10am Festival 10am to ...
Bay Area Anarchist Book Fair 2026 (Oakland)
Bay Area Anarchist Book Fair 2026 (Oakland)
The Bay Area Anarchist Book Fair is an annual event that brings together people interested and engaged in radical work to connect, learn, and discuss through books and information tables, workshops, panel discussions, skill sharing, and more! Dozens of publishers, micro-presses, and community organizations will ...
Makers Market Local Artist Fair at First Street Napa
Saturday, October 3 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | First Street Napa
Makers Market Local Artist Fair at First Street Napa
The Fall 2026 Makers Market™ Local Artist Fair at First Street Napa takes place on Saturday, October 3! Shop creative local talent, enjoy tasty food and drinks in the nearby shops and restaurants, and relax to live tunes by local musicians.    Meet 25+ local Napa Valley ...
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 2026 in Golden Gate Park (Oct. 2-4)

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. Hardly Strictly Bluegrass ...

6th Annual African Arts Festival (Yerba Buena Gardens)
Saturday, October 3 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*completely free just show up!
| Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
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)
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 ...
Filipino Island Fest (Alameda)
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 ...
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
SF's 2026 African Arts Festival: Free Family Day (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: _Save the date ...
“Many Moons” Festival 2026: AAPI Culture, Food + Art (Sebastopol)
Saturday, October 3 – 11:00 am - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: $10*
*Advance tickets are $10; admission is $15 at the gate; children 12 and under attend free.
| Ives Park
"Many Moons" Festival 2026: AAPI Culture, Food + Art (Sebastopol)
Celebrate community, creativity, and Asian American and Pacific Islander cultures at the 2026 Many Moons Festival, presented by AAPIC North Bay. This welcoming, family-friendly festival brings together live entertainment, cultural performances and demonstrations, food and beverages, artists, makers and marketplace vendors, wellness and community organizations, ...
Filipino Island Fest 2026: Food, Music + Island Vibes (Alameda)
Saturday, October 3 – 11:00 am - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: 5+*
*Early Bird Admission $5, General Admission $10, Day-Of $20, Supporter Pass & VIP available.
| 2151 Ferry Point
Filipino Island Fest 2026: Food, Music + Island Vibes (Alameda)
The 3rd Annual Filipino Island Fest in Alameda offers a full day of Filipino culture with food, music, dance, art, and community. This ticketed waterfront event features live performances, local vendors, exclusive merchandise, and special VIP experiences, including catered Filipino food and lounge access. Early ...
Dance Art & Dancing Poetry Festival (Kensington)
Saturday, October 3 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: $20*
*$30-20 donation
| Unitarian Universalist Church (Kensington)
Dance Art & Dancing Poetry Festival (Kensington)
Dance Art & Dancing Poetry Festival October 3, 2026 — 12-6p UUCB 1 Lawson Rd, Kensington CA 94707 googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1681079905439-0'); }); ...
30th Annual Middle Eastern Food Festival (SF)
Saturday, October 3 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission through eventbrite or flyer
| St. Nicholas Orthodox Church (SF)
30th Annual Middle Eastern Food Festival (SF)
Join us as we celebrate 30 years of food, faith, culture, and community! Enjoy an incredible variety of authentic favorites, including savory kebabs, falafel, shawarma, hummus, tabbouleh, kibbeh, stuffed grape leaves, and so much more. And don’t forget to stop by our sweets table for an ...
30th Annual Middle Eastern Food Festival (SF)
Saturday, October 3 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | St. Nicholas Antiochian Orthodox Church
30th Annual Middle Eastern Food Festival (SF)
The 30th Annual Middle Eastern Food Festival at St. Nicholas Antiochian Orthodox Church in San Francisco offers a day of authentic Middle Eastern cuisine, live music, cultural performances, local crafts, a kids’ corner with activities, and a hookah lounge. The event is family-friendly and free ...
Santa Cruz’s 1st Ever “Porchfest” Free Downtown Music Crawl (14 Venues / 50+ Concerts)
Santa Cruz's 1st Ever "Porchfest" Free Downtown Music Crawl (14 Venues / 50+ Concerts)
Santa Cruz Porchfest is a free, all-ages community music event that turns porches throughout downtown Santa Cruz into performance stages. Attendees can walk between locations to hear local artists across genres including folk, jazz, bluegrass, rock, hip-hop, salsa, and more, with printed maps and schedules ...
11th Annual “SF Cheese Fest” Unlimited Tastes on Treasure Island (2026)
Saturday, October 3 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: $98*
*Unlimited cheese tasting all evening!
| Gold Bar Distillery
11th Annual "SF Cheese Fest" Unlimited Tastes on Treasure Island (2026)
The SF Cheese Fest is back for its 11th year, and we’re celebrating in style at Gold Bar Distillery on Treasure Island with stunning views of the San Francisco Bay! Spend the evening surrounded by California’s best artisan cheesemakers, wine makers, craft brewers, chefs, and artisans ...
SF’s Free Bayview “Night Garden on Third” Jazz Night in the Garden (Fall 2026)
Saturday, October 3 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*All ages event.
| People's Garden
SF's Free Bayview "Night Garden on Third" Jazz Night in the Garden (Fall 2026)

Night Garden on Third is a free three-part evening music series at the People’s Garden in Bayview. The series includes Afrobeat Sunset on October 2, Jazz Night in the Garden on October 3, and Soulful Sunset on October 4, with live music by Jazz Mafia ...

Sunday, October 4

Litquake Out Loud + Book Fair (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026)
Sunday, October 4 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free
| Yerba Buena Gardens (Esplanade)
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)
Sunday, October 4 – 11:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Donations requested - Suggested donation of $10-$20 to support out Beneficiaries
| Castro & Market
San Francisco's 52nd Annual Castro Street Fair (2026)
The 52nd 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 ...
San Francisco Fleet Week 2026: Ship Tours, Blue Angels Air Show + Full Schedule of Events (Oct. 4-12)
Sunday, October 4 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | All Over San Francisco
San Francisco Fleet Week 2026: Ship Tours, Blue Angels Air Show + Full Schedule of Events (Oct. 4-12)

Look up in the sky when you hear the roaring of jet engines and head down to SF’s northern waterfront for San Francisco’s annual Fleet Week air show and festival. San Francisco Fleet Week returns October 4-12, 2026, bringing more than a full week of ...

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
SF's "Head West" Marketplace at the Ferry Building (Every 1st Sunday)

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 2026 in Golden Gate Park (Oct. 2-4)

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. Hardly Strictly Bluegrass ...

Little Italy San Jose Italian Festival 2026
Sunday, October 4 – 11:00 am - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE or Donation
| Little Italy San Jose
Little Italy San Jose Italian Festival 2026
Established in 2016, The Little Italy Italian Festival draws 20k to 25k people to Little Italy San Jose. Celebrate “everything Italian” with one of the largest Italian car shows in the United States, an authentic Italian food festival, nonstop Italian headliner entertainment and much more. ...
SF’s Annual “Blessing of the Animals” (2026)
Sunday, October 4 – 11:15 am - Ends at 12:15 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Come! No reservations required!
| St. Francis Episcopal Church
SF's Annual "Blessing of the Animals" (2026)
Join friends and neighbors in the parish courtyard for our annual blessing of the animals. You are welcome to bring your leashed pet or keep your pet in a carrier. We welcome all pets: furry, scaly, and feathery, as well as stuffed animals or pictures of ...
Sparkle and Glow Diwali Festival 2026 (Santa Clara)
Sunday, October 4 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Don Callejon School
Sparkle and Glow Diwali Festival 2026 (Santa Clara)
Celebrate Diwali. Experience the Culture. Dance to the Music! Get ready for an unforgettable celebration of the Festival of Lights at Silicon Valley’s Sparkle & Glow Diwali Festival 2026! Bring your family, friends, and community together for a vibrant day filled with Indian culture, delicious food, shopping, ...
“Scooby Doo” Makers Market + Free Rec Swim at Rachno Pool (Cupertino)
Sunday, October 4 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE
| Rancho Rinconada Park & Recreation
"Scooby Doo" Makers Market + Free Rec Swim at Rachno Pool (Cupertino)
Join Rancho Pool as we celebrate the fall season with a FREE makers market open to all! We’re excited to partner with San Jose Makers for a fun-filled community event at Rancho Pool! SJ Makers is organizing and bringing together an amazing lineup of 20 local ...
SF’s Free Bayview “Night Garden on Third” Soulful Sunset Party (Fall 2026)
Sunday, October 4 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*All ages event.
| People's Garden
SF's Free Bayview "Night Garden on Third" Soulful Sunset Party (Fall 2026)

Night Garden on Third is a free three-part evening music series at the People’s Garden in Bayview. The series includes Afrobeat Sunset on October 2, Jazz Night in the Garden on October 3, and Soulful Sunset on October 4, with live music by Jazz Mafia ...

Tuesday, October 6

Fleet Fest 2026: Brass Quintet (TJPA Salesforce Park)
Tuesday, October 6 – 12:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Salesforce Park
Fleet Fest 2026: Brass Quintet (TJPA Salesforce Park)

Look up in the sky when you hear the roaring of jet engines and head down to SF’s northern waterfront for San Francisco’s annual Fleet Week air show and festival. San Francisco Fleet Week returns October 4-12, 2026, bringing more than a full week of ...

Made in SF: Handcrafted to High-Tech Manufacturing in Dogpatch
Tuesday, October 6 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 5:45 pm | Cost: FREE | Woods Yard Park
Made in SF: Handcrafted to High-Tech Manufacturing in Dogpatch
Celebrate Manufacturing Week with a behind-the-scenes tour of two innovative Dogpatch businesses. Visit Rickshaw Bagworks, where skilled craftspeople design and sew durable bags by hand, and Wildtype, a pioneering food company using cutting-edge technology to cultivate seafood from cells. Presented in partnership with the Dogpatch Art ...
SF Fire Credit Union 75th Anniversary Celebration
Tuesday, October 6 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP and you will automatically be entered to win a $750 Term Certificate (with term of your choice). Winner will be announced at the event so you must be present to win.
| SF Fire Credit Union Noe Valley Branch / Noe Valley Town Square
SF Fire Credit Union 75th Anniversary Celebration
Kick off Fleet Week in Noe Valley with SF Fire Credit Union as we celebrate our 75th anniversary. Join us for a special ribbon cutting at our Noe Valley Branch, followed by live music from the 1st Marine Division Brass Band in the Noe Valley ...
Meet “Ulysses” SF Ocean Robotics Startup
Tuesday, October 6 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: $15*
*$15 until EOD Sept 27; $20 thereafter
| South Beach Yacht Club
Meet "Ulysses" SF Ocean Robotics Startup
An Era of Maritime Robotics and Autonomous Systems at the Gateway to the Pacific: San Francisco’s Elusive Ulysses Robotic Engineering Two years ago, maritime autonomous vessel and robotics start-ups were healing the ocean. Today, the green ‘blue buck’ is in security, defense and surveillance. San Francisco submersible ...
Fleet Fest 2026: Brass Band Concert (Noe Valley Town Square)
Tuesday, October 6 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Noe Valley Town Square
Fleet Fest 2026: Brass Band Concert (Noe Valley Town Square)

Look up in the sky when you hear the roaring of jet engines and head down to SF’s northern waterfront for San Francisco’s annual Fleet Week air show and festival. San Francisco Fleet Week returns October 4-12, 2026, bringing more than a full week of ...

Wednesday, October 7

SF’s Fleet Fest 2026: Brass Quintet (SF VA Medical Center)
Wednesday, October 7 – 11:30 am | Cost: FREE | San Francisco VA Medical Center
SF's Fleet Fest 2026: Brass Quintet (SF VA Medical Center)

Look up in the sky when you hear the roaring of jet engines and head down to SF’s northern waterfront for San Francisco’s annual Fleet Week air show and festival. San Francisco Fleet Week returns October 4-12, 2026, bringing more than a full week of ...

SF’s Fleet Fest 2026: USAF Band of Golden West Brass (Ghirardelli Square)
Wednesday, October 7 – 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Ghirardelli Square
SF's Fleet Fest 2026: USAF Band of Golden West Brass (Ghirardelli Square)

Look up in the sky when you hear the roaring of jet engines and head down to SF’s northern waterfront for San Francisco’s annual Fleet Week air show and festival. San Francisco Fleet Week returns October 4-12, 2026, bringing more than a full week of ...

SF’s Fleet Fest 2026: Navy Band SW Woodwind Quintet (Grace Cathedral)
Wednesday, October 7 – 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Grace Cathedral
SF's Fleet Fest 2026: Navy Band SW Woodwind Quintet (Grace Cathedral)

Look up in the sky when you hear the roaring of jet engines and head down to SF’s northern waterfront for San Francisco’s annual Fleet Week air show and festival. San Francisco Fleet Week returns October 4-12, 2026, bringing more than a full week of ...

SF’s Fleet Fest 2026: Brass Band Concert (Grace Cathedral)
Wednesday, October 7 – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Huntington Park
SF's Fleet Fest 2026: Brass Band Concert (Grace Cathedral)

Look up in the sky when you hear the roaring of jet engines and head down to SF’s northern waterfront for San Francisco’s annual Fleet Week air show and festival. San Francisco Fleet Week returns October 4-12, 2026, bringing more than a full week of ...

SF’s Fleet Fest 2026: Navy Band SW Brass Band (Japantown)
Wednesday, October 7 – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Japantown (Osaka Way)
SF's Fleet Fest 2026: Navy Band SW Brass Band (Japantown)

Look up in the sky when you hear the roaring of jet engines and head down to SF’s northern waterfront for San Francisco’s annual Fleet Week air show and festival. San Francisco Fleet Week returns October 4-12, 2026, bringing more than a full week of ...

SF’s Fleet Fest 2026: USAF Band of Golden West – Mobility (Pier 39)
Wednesday, October 7 – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Pier 39
SF's Fleet Fest 2026: USAF Band of Golden West – Mobility (Pier 39)

Look up in the sky when you hear the roaring of jet engines and head down to SF’s northern waterfront for San Francisco’s annual Fleet Week air show and festival. San Francisco Fleet Week returns October 4-12, 2026, bringing more than a full week of ...

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
Lunchtime Concert w/ Quinteto Latino (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026)
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 Fleet Week 2026: Navy Band SW Woodwind Quintet (Ferry Building)
Thursday, October 8 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Ferry Building
SF's Fleet Week 2026: Navy Band SW Woodwind Quintet (Ferry Building)

Look up in the sky when you hear the roaring of jet engines and head down to SF’s northern waterfront for San Francisco’s annual Fleet Week air show and festival. San Francisco Fleet Week returns October 4-12, 2026, bringing more than a full week of ...

SF’s Fleet Week 2026: Blue Angels Arrival & Practice Survey Flights (2026)
Thursday, October 8 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Marina Green
SF's Fleet Week 2026: Blue Angels Arrival & Practice Survey Flights (2026)
Although it’s not the full airshow later in the week, typically the Blue Angels will do survey flights periodically during the time period of about 1-5 pm on Thursday. So, although it’s not guaranteed, on Thursday you should be able to see (and hear) the Blue Angels ...
SF’s Fleet Week 2026: USAF Band of Golden West Brass (Crab Wheel Plaza)
Thursday, October 8 – 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Fisherman’s Wharf Crab Wheel Plaza
SF's Fleet Week 2026: USAF Band of Golden West Brass (Crab Wheel Plaza)

Look up in the sky when you hear the roaring of jet engines and head down to SF’s northern waterfront for San Francisco’s annual Fleet Week air show and festival. San Francisco Fleet Week returns October 4-12, 2026, bringing more than a full week of ...

SF’s Final FREE “Valencia Live” Street Party of 2026 (October)
Thursday, October 8 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE | RSVP
| Valencia St. between 18th and 21st
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
SF's "Valencia Live" Night Market in The Mission (Every 2nd Thu)

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 ...

Fleet Week 2026 Heroes Block Party w/ SF’s Biggest American Flag (North Beach)
Thursday, October 8 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*BBQ Dinner & Drinks available for purchase
| Powell Street between Vallejo and Green
Fleet Week 2026 Heroes Block Party w/ SF's Biggest American Flag (North Beach)
Celebrate Fleet Week at the Heroes Block Party! San Francisco residents and visitors are invited to an unforgettable evening in North Beach at the Heroes Block Party, hosted by American Legion Cathay Post 384! Experience a patriotic street celebration featuring San Francisco’s biggest American flag, DJs, musical ...
SF’s Fleet Week 2026: Navy Band SW Brass Band (Castro – Jane Warner Plaza)
Thursday, October 8 – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Jane Warner Plaza
SF's Fleet Week 2026: Navy Band SW Brass Band (Castro - Jane Warner Plaza)

Look up in the sky when you hear the roaring of jet engines and head down to SF’s northern waterfront for San Francisco’s annual Fleet Week air show and festival. San Francisco Fleet Week returns October 4-12, 2026, bringing more than a full week of ...

SF’s Fleet Week 2026: USAF Band of Golden West – Mobility (Pier 39)
Thursday, October 8 – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Pier 39
SF's Fleet Week 2026: USAF Band of Golden West – Mobility (Pier 39)

Look up in the sky when you hear the roaring of jet engines and head down to SF’s northern waterfront for San Francisco’s annual Fleet Week air show and festival. San Francisco Fleet Week returns October 4-12, 2026, bringing more than a full week of ...

Resort-O-Rama 2026: Mid-Century ’50s Architecture Bash at Santa Rosa’s Flamingo Resort (Oct. 8-11)
Resort-O-Rama 2026: Mid-Century '50s Architecture Bash at Santa Rosa's Flamingo Resort (Oct. 8-11)

Event: Resort-O-Rama When: October 8th -11th Where: Flamingo Resort in Santa Rosa, California. FREE Marketplace on Sunday! There are Day Seminars Free- $27.76, Lots of ala carte options depending on interest from $27.76-$499. Evening events are higher priced tickets   We are thrilled to announce ...

SF’s Fleet Week 2026: Ceremonial Band aka Wind Ensemble (Honor Our Fallen Marines Memorial)
Thursday, October 8 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE (Reservations Coming Soon)
| Marines' Memorial Theatre
SF's Fleet Week 2026: Ceremonial Band aka Wind Ensemble (Honor Our Fallen Marines Memorial)

Look up in the sky when you hear the roaring of jet engines and head down to SF’s northern waterfront for San Francisco’s annual Fleet Week air show and festival. San Francisco Fleet Week returns October 4-12, 2026, bringing more than a full week of ...

SF’s Fleet Week 2026: Navy Band SW Destroyers (DD)
Thursday, October 8 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE (Reservations Coming Soon)
| Cathay Post 384
SF's Fleet Week 2026: Navy Band SW Destroyers (DD)

Look up in the sky when you hear the roaring of jet engines and head down to SF’s northern waterfront for San Francisco’s annual Fleet Week air show and festival. San Francisco Fleet Week returns October 4-12, 2026, bringing more than a full week of ...

Friday, October 9

Resort-O-Rama 2026: Mid-Century ’50s Architecture Bash at Santa Rosa’s Flamingo Resort (Oct. 8-11)
Resort-O-Rama 2026: Mid-Century '50s Architecture Bash at Santa Rosa's Flamingo Resort (Oct. 8-11)

Event: Resort-O-Rama When: October 8th -11th Where: Flamingo Resort in Santa Rosa, California. FREE Marketplace on Sunday! There are Day Seminars Free- $27.76, Lots of ala carte options depending on interest from $27.76-$499. Evening events are higher priced tickets   We are thrilled to announce ...

“Parade of Ships” Under Golden Gate Bridge (Fleet Week 2026)
Friday, October 9 – 11:00 am - Ends at 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Crissy Field
"Parade of Ships" Under Golden Gate Bridge (Fleet Week 2026)

Look up in the sky when you hear the roaring of jet engines and head down to SF’s northern waterfront for San Francisco’s annual Fleet Week air show and festival. San Francisco Fleet Week returns October 4-12, 2026, bringing more than a full week of ...

San Francisco Fleet Week 2026: Blue Angels Air Show
Friday, October 9 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Marina Green
San Francisco Fleet Week 2026: Blue Angels Air Show

Look up in the sky when you hear the roaring of jet engines and head down to SF’s northern waterfront for San Francisco’s annual Fleet Week air show and festival. San Francisco Fleet Week returns October 4-12, 2026, bringing more than a full week of ...

SF’s Fleet Fest 2026: USAF Band of Golden West (Crab Wheel Plaza)
Friday, October 9 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Fisherman’s Wharf Crab Wheel Plaza
SF's Fleet Fest 2026: USAF Band of Golden West (Crab Wheel Plaza)

Look up in the sky when you hear the roaring of jet engines and head down to SF’s northern waterfront for San Francisco’s annual Fleet Week air show and festival. San Francisco Fleet Week returns October 4-12, 2026, bringing more than a full week of ...

SF’s Fleet Fest 2026: SW Brass Band (Golden Gate Park)
Friday, October 9 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)
SF's Fleet Fest 2026: SW Brass Band (Golden Gate Park)

Look up in the sky when you hear the roaring of jet engines and head down to SF’s northern waterfront for San Francisco’s annual Fleet Week air show and festival. San Francisco Fleet Week returns October 4-12, 2026, bringing more than a full week of ...

SF’s Fleet Fest 2026: Brass Band Concert (Hayes Valley Park)
Friday, October 9 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Patricia’s Green In Hayes Valley Park
SF's Fleet Fest 2026: Brass Band Concert (Hayes Valley Park)

Look up in the sky when you hear the roaring of jet engines and head down to SF’s northern waterfront for San Francisco’s annual Fleet Week air show and festival. San Francisco Fleet Week returns October 4-12, 2026, bringing more than a full week of ...

SF’s Fleet Fest 2026: Woodwind Quintet (Presidio Tunnel Tops)
Friday, October 9 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Presidio Tunnel Tops Project Lab
SF's Fleet Fest 2026: Woodwind Quintet (Presidio Tunnel Tops)

Look up in the sky when you hear the roaring of jet engines and head down to SF’s northern waterfront for San Francisco’s annual Fleet Week air show and festival. San Francisco Fleet Week returns October 4-12, 2026, bringing more than a full week of ...

The Bay’s Huge “626 Night Market” w/ 200+ Food & Shopping Stalls | 2026
Friday, October 9 – 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 ...

SF’s Fleet Fest 2026: Woodwind Quintet (Glen Park)
Friday, October 9 – 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Glen Park Branch Library
SF's Fleet Fest 2026: Woodwind Quintet (Glen Park)

Look up in the sky when you hear the roaring of jet engines and head down to SF’s northern waterfront for San Francisco’s annual Fleet Week air show and festival. San Francisco Fleet Week returns October 4-12, 2026, bringing more than a full week of ...

SF’s Fleet Fest 2026: Popular Music Group (Union Square)
Friday, October 9 – 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Union Square
SF's Fleet Fest 2026: Popular Music Group (Union Square)

Look up in the sky when you hear the roaring of jet engines and head down to SF’s northern waterfront for San Francisco’s annual Fleet Week air show and festival. San Francisco Fleet Week returns October 4-12, 2026, bringing more than a full week of ...

SF’s Fleet Fest 2026: Band of Golden West Brass (Ghirardelli Square)
Friday, October 9 – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Ghirardelli Square
SF's Fleet Fest 2026: Band of Golden West Brass (Ghirardelli Square)

Look up in the sky when you hear the roaring of jet engines and head down to SF’s northern waterfront for San Francisco’s annual Fleet Week air show and festival. San Francisco Fleet Week returns October 4-12, 2026, bringing more than a full week of ...

SF’s Fleet Fest 2026: Navy Band SW Destroyers (Pier 39)
Friday, October 9 – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Pier 39
SF's Fleet Fest 2026: Navy Band SW Destroyers (Pier 39)

Look up in the sky when you hear the roaring of jet engines and head down to SF’s northern waterfront for San Francisco’s annual Fleet Week air show and festival. San Francisco Fleet Week returns October 4-12, 2026, bringing more than a full week of ...

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.)
SF's "Chinatown Night Market" 2026 (Every Second Friday)

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 Fleet Fest 2026: Brass Band Concert (Ghirardelli Square)
Friday, October 9 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Chinatown (Commercial St.)
SF's Fleet Fest 2026: Brass Band Concert (Ghirardelli Square)

Look up in the sky when you hear the roaring of jet engines and head down to SF’s northern waterfront for San Francisco’s annual Fleet Week air show and festival. San Francisco Fleet Week returns October 4-12, 2026, bringing more than a full week of ...

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: Free Street Fest 2026 (Tenderloin)

Live on Larkin – a new series of free street events on Larkin Street. Come out and celebrate in the Tenderloin, one of San Francisco’s most vibrant cultural crossroads, and discover why it’s one of the best destinations for amazing food, art, and history. Live ...

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 ...
Resort-O-Rama 2026: Mid-Century ’50s Architecture Bash at Santa Rosa’s Flamingo Resort (Oct. 8-11)
Resort-O-Rama 2026: Mid-Century '50s Architecture Bash at Santa Rosa's Flamingo Resort (Oct. 8-11)

Event: Resort-O-Rama When: October 8th -11th Where: Flamingo Resort in Santa Rosa, California. FREE Marketplace on Sunday! There are Day Seminars Free- $27.76, Lots of ala carte options depending on interest from $27.76-$499. Evening events are higher priced tickets   We are thrilled to announce ...

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 googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1681079905439-0'); }); ...
SF’s Fleet Fest 2026: Brass Band Concert (Fleet Fest)
Saturday, October 10 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | SkyStar Wheel Fisherman’s Wharf
SF's Fleet Fest 2026: Brass Band Concert (Fleet Fest)

Look up in the sky when you hear the roaring of jet engines and head down to SF’s northern waterfront for San Francisco’s annual Fleet Week air show and festival. San Francisco Fleet Week returns October 4-12, 2026, bringing more than a full week of ...

“Mavericks” 2026 Surf Festival + Big Wave Season Kickoff (Half Moon Bay)
Saturday, October 10 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Pillar Point Harbor
"Mavericks" 2026 Surf Festival + Big Wave Season Kickoff (Half Moon Bay)
Mavericks Surf Festival celebrates the opening of the 2026 winter surf season at Pillar Point Harbor in Half Moon Bay. The family-friendly event includes appearances by Mavericks big-wave surfers and local ocean safety crews, plus live music, food and drinks, vendors, a surf swap, and ...
Lawton Fall Fest: Student‑Built Arcade Games (SF)
Saturday, October 10 – 11:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission for all, with activities and food available on‑site for direct purchase.
| Lawton Alternative School Yard
Lawton Fall Fest: Student‑Built Arcade Games (SF)
Lawton Alternative School’s Fall Fest is bringing a burst of creativity to the Sunset, and it’s free to attend. On Saturday, October 10, 2026, families can enjoy an afternoon of community fun featuring local food vendors, plus a one‑of‑a‑kind arcade inspired by Caine’s Arcade. Every ...
SF’s Fleet Fest 2026: Navy Band SW Brass Band (K9 Heroes)
Saturday, October 10 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Duboce Park
SF's Fleet Fest 2026: Navy Band SW Brass Band (K9 Heroes)

Look up in the sky when you hear the roaring of jet engines and head down to SF’s northern waterfront for San Francisco’s annual Fleet Week air show and festival. San Francisco Fleet Week returns October 4-12, 2026, bringing more than a full week of ...

5th Annual Spooktacular Halloween & Oddities Market (Crockett)
Saturday, October 10 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free Admission & On-site Parking
| Crockett Scout Hall
5th Annual Spooktacular Halloween & Oddities Market (Crockett)
Join us for the 5th Annual Spooktacular Halloween & Oddities Market on Saturday, October 10, from 11 am–4 pm at the Crockett Scout Hall! Shop 30+ Bay Area makers for spooky finds, handmade goods, art, treats, and oddities. Enjoy music, face painting, trick-or-treating, and Boo ...
Pulmonary Hypertension Wellness Expo (South SF)
Saturday, October 10 – 11:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free for all attendees. Pre-register online beginning Aug. 18 or register onsite.
| South San Francisco Conference Center
Pulmonary Hypertension Wellness Expo (South SF)
The Pulmonary Hypertension Wellness Expo is the Pulmonary Hypertension Association’s newest free educational experience for the pulmonary hypertension community. The wellness expo offers interactive exhibits and informal Q&A opportunities with PH experts. The expo replaces the conference-style format of the PH Community Workshop and PHA ...
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 ...
SF’s Japantown “AniMachi Market” Love and Deepspace Pop-Up
Saturday, October 10 – 11:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | KOHO
SF's Japantown "AniMachi Market" Love and Deepspace Pop-Up
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 ...
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 ...
San Francisco Fleet Week 2026: Blue Angels Air Show
Saturday, October 10 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Marina Green
San Francisco Fleet Week 2026: Blue Angels Air Show

Look up in the sky when you hear the roaring of jet engines and head down to SF’s northern waterfront for San Francisco’s annual Fleet Week air show and festival. San Francisco Fleet Week returns October 4-12, 2026, bringing more than a full week of ...

SF’s Fleet Fest 2026: Band of Golden West – Rock Band (Fleet Fest)
Saturday, October 10 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE | SkyStar Wheel Fisherman’s Wharf
SF's Fleet Fest 2026: Band of Golden West - Rock Band (Fleet Fest)

Look up in the sky when you hear the roaring of jet engines and head down to SF’s northern waterfront for San Francisco’s annual Fleet Week air show and festival. San Francisco Fleet Week returns October 4-12, 2026, bringing more than a full week of ...

SF’s Fleet Fest 2026: Army Jazz Ensemble (Ghirardelli Square)
Saturday, October 10 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Ghirardelli Square
SF's Fleet Fest 2026: Army Jazz Ensemble (Ghirardelli Square)

Look up in the sky when you hear the roaring of jet engines and head down to SF’s northern waterfront for San Francisco’s annual Fleet Week air show and festival. San Francisco Fleet Week returns October 4-12, 2026, bringing more than a full week of ...

SF’s Fleet Fest 2026: Band of Golden West Brass (Bayview)
Saturday, October 10 – 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE | India Basin Waterfront Park
SF's Fleet Fest 2026: Band of Golden West Brass (Bayview)

Look up in the sky when you hear the roaring of jet engines and head down to SF’s northern waterfront for San Francisco’s annual Fleet Week air show and festival. San Francisco Fleet Week returns October 4-12, 2026, bringing more than a full week of ...

SF’s Fleet Fest 2026: Band SW Woodwind Quintet (Sunset Branch Library)
Saturday, October 10 – 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Sunset Branch Library
SF's Fleet Fest 2026: Band SW Woodwind Quintet (Sunset Branch Library)

Look up in the sky when you hear the roaring of jet engines and head down to SF’s northern waterfront for San Francisco’s annual Fleet Week air show and festival. San Francisco Fleet Week returns October 4-12, 2026, bringing more than a full week of ...

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 ...

SF’s Fleet Fest 2026: Brass Band/Quintet (West Portal Patio)
Saturday, October 10 – 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Bookshop West Portal
SF's Fleet Fest 2026: Brass Band/Quintet (West Portal Patio)

Look up in the sky when you hear the roaring of jet engines and head down to SF’s northern waterfront for San Francisco’s annual Fleet Week air show and festival. San Francisco Fleet Week returns October 4-12, 2026, bringing more than a full week of ...

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 ...
Lunada’s “New Moon Fest” 2026: 25th Anniversary Lit + Poetry Night (Mission)
Saturday, October 10 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Galería de la Raza Studio 24
Lunada's "New Moon Fest" 2026: 25th Anniversary Lit + Poetry Night (Mission)
Galería de la Raza’s Lunada New Moon Fest marks the 25th anniversary of Lunada Literary Lounge and serves as the final stop of Litquake’s ¡Poetry on la Veinti Cuatro! crawl. The free event features poetry and spoken-word performances, musica, an open mic, a DJ and ...
SF’s Fleet Fest 2026: SW Brass Band (Fleet Fest)
Saturday, October 10 – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | SkyStar Observation Wheel
SF's Fleet Fest 2026: SW Brass Band (Fleet Fest)

Look up in the sky when you hear the roaring of jet engines and head down to SF’s northern waterfront for San Francisco’s annual Fleet Week air show and festival. San Francisco Fleet Week returns October 4-12, 2026, bringing more than a full week of ...

SF’s Fleet Fest 2026: Navy Band SW Destroyers (Pier 39)
Saturday, October 10 – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Pier 39
SF's Fleet Fest 2026: Navy Band SW Destroyers (Pier 39)

Look up in the sky when you hear the roaring of jet engines and head down to SF’s northern waterfront for San Francisco’s annual Fleet Week air show and festival. San Francisco Fleet Week returns October 4-12, 2026, bringing more than a full week of ...

Litquake: Claudia Rankine: Triage
Saturday, October 10 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*donation optional
| First Presbyterian Church (Oakland)
The award-winning author of Citizen: An American Lyric returns with a new genre-defying work blending essay, memoir, and visual art Sponsored by Alta Journal Poet Claudia Rankine’s work is unfailingly expansive—broadening readers’ understanding of race, social conscience, and the limits of genre. Triage, Rankine’s first book since the groundbreaking “American” trilogy ...
SF’s Fleet Fest 2026: Navy Band SW Destroyers (Westworld Group)
Saturday, October 10 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Westwood
SF's Fleet Fest 2026: Navy Band SW Destroyers (Westworld Group)

Look up in the sky when you hear the roaring of jet engines and head down to SF’s northern waterfront for San Francisco’s annual Fleet Week air show and festival. San Francisco Fleet Week returns October 4-12, 2026, bringing more than a full week of ...

Sunday, October 11

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 ...
SF’s “Inner Sunset Flea Market” 2026 w/ Sunset Mercantile (Every 2nd Sunday)
Sunday, October 11 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free Admission: All Welcome
| Inner Sunset
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
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 1st “Children’s Business Fair” w/ 40 Kid Entrepreneurs (Golden Gate Park)
Sunday, October 11 – 9:00 am - Ends at 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free attendance for visitors. To have a booth it's $35
| San Francisco County Fair
SF's 1st "Children's Business Fair" w/ 40 Kid Entrepreneurs (Golden Gate Park)
San Francisco’s first Children’s Business Fair is popping up in Golden Gate Park — and it’s exactly as adorable as it sounds. Around 40 kid entrepreneurs (ages 5–14) will run their own booths, selling everything from handmade crafts to upcycled creations, pitching to real customers ...
All Italian Day Car and Motorcycle Show (Alameda)
Sunday, October 11 – 10:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: $15*
*$15 per person or $25 per family
| Main Street Soccer Field 2040 Main Street, Alameda CA
All Italian Day Car and Motorcycle Show (Alameda)
Come see mopeds, motorcycles and cars of Italian make and design. Vespa, Ducati, Fiat, Lancia, Alfa, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati and more from the early 1900s to today’s supercars. Sunday, October 11, 2026. Please join The Northern California Alfa Romeo Association and Special Olympics Northern California for our ...
Resort-O-Rama 2026: Mid-Century ’50s Architecture Bash at Flamingo Resort (Santa Rosa)
Resort-O-Rama 2026: Mid-Century '50s Architecture Bash at Flamingo Resort (Santa Rosa)

Event: Resort-O-Rama When: October 8th -11th Where: Flamingo Resort in Santa Rosa, California. FREE Marketplace on Sunday! There are Day Seminars Free- $27.76, Lots of ala carte options depending on interest from $27.76-$499. Evening events are higher priced tickets   We are thrilled to announce ...

SF’s Free Outdoor “Butchertown Jazz Festival” 2026 (Bayview)
Sunday, October 11 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Gratta Wines
SF's Free Outdoor "Butchertown Jazz Festival" 2026 (Bayview)
The 7th Annual Butchertown Jazz Festival is a free, family-friendly event at Gratta Wines in San Francisco’s Bayview, featuring live jazz and soul performances, local food and wine, artists, makers, and community organizations. Attendees can enjoy a vibrant outdoor neighborhood celebration that highlights the creativity ...
San Francisco Fleet Week 2026: Golden West Travis Brass Band
Sunday, October 11 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | SkyStar Wheel Fisherman’s Wharf
San Francisco Fleet Week 2026: Golden West Travis Brass Band

Look up in the sky when you hear the roaring of jet engines and head down to SF’s northern waterfront for San Francisco’s annual Fleet Week air show and festival. San Francisco Fleet Week returns October 4-12, 2026, bringing more than a full week of ...

San Francisco Fleet Week 2026: Band of the West Division Concert
Sunday, October 11 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE | SkyStar Wheel Fisherman’s Wharf
San Francisco Fleet Week 2026: Band of the West Division Concert

Look up in the sky when you hear the roaring of jet engines and head down to SF’s northern waterfront for San Francisco’s annual Fleet Week air show and festival. San Francisco Fleet Week returns October 4-12, 2026, bringing more than a full week of ...

San Francisco Fleet Week 2026: Blue Angels Air Show
Sunday, October 11 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Marina Green
San Francisco Fleet Week 2026: Blue Angels Air Show

Look up in the sky when you hear the roaring of jet engines and head down to SF’s northern waterfront for San Francisco’s annual Fleet Week air show and festival. San Francisco Fleet Week returns October 4-12, 2026, bringing more than a full week of ...

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 ...
SF’s Annual Italian Heritage Festival & Parade 2026
Sunday, October 11 – 12:30 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Fisherman's Wharf
SF's Annual Italian Heritage Festival & Parade 2026
The San Francisco Italian Heritage Parade returns to the streets of San Francisco on Sunday, October 11, 2026, bringing Italian-American culture, music, performances, floats, and community groups to the streets of North Beach. The San Francisco Italian Heritage Parade is the longest continuously running Italian Heritage ...
SF’s Fleet Week 2026: Ceremonial Band (Italian Heritage Parade)
Sunday, October 11 – 12:30 pm | Cost: FREE
SF's Fleet Week 2026: Ceremonial Band (Italian Heritage Parade)

Look up in the sky when you hear the roaring of jet engines and head down to SF’s northern waterfront for San Francisco’s annual Fleet Week air show and festival. San Francisco Fleet Week returns October 4-12, 2026, bringing more than a full week of ...

SF’s Fleet Week 2026: Army Big Band Concert
Sunday, October 11 – 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | SkyStar Wheel Fisherman’s Wharf
SF's Fleet Week 2026: Army Big Band Concert

Look up in the sky when you hear the roaring of jet engines and head down to SF’s northern waterfront for San Francisco’s annual Fleet Week air show and festival. San Francisco Fleet Week returns October 4-12, 2026, bringing more than a full week of ...

SF’s Fleet Week 2026: Division Brass Quintet / Woodwind Quintet
Sunday, October 11 – 3:00 pm | Cost: *
*Free concert w/ paid admission
| Leaping Lemur Cafe
SF's Fleet Week 2026: Division Brass Quintet / Woodwind Quintet

Look up in the sky when you hear the roaring of jet engines and head down to SF’s northern waterfront for San Francisco’s annual Fleet Week air show and festival. San Francisco Fleet Week returns October 4-12, 2026, bringing more than a full week of ...

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 ...

SF’s Fleet Week 2026: Band of Golden West (Pier 39)
Sunday, October 11 – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Pier 39
SF's Fleet Week 2026: Band of Golden West (Pier 39)

Look up in the sky when you hear the roaring of jet engines and head down to SF’s northern waterfront for San Francisco’s annual Fleet Week air show and festival. San Francisco Fleet Week returns October 4-12, 2026, bringing more than a full week of ...

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)
SF's Indigenous Peoples Day at Yerba Buena Gardens
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
SF’s Indigenous Peoples Day at 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 ...

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
Lunchtime Concert w/ Richard Howell (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 ...

“Haunted Halloween Hoopla” Artisan Night Market (SF)
Thursday, October 15 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission for all
| Fifty Vara
"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
Beats, Brews & Vines Free Downtown Millbrae Festival

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 ...

2026 “Green Film Festival” of San Francisco at 4-Star Theater (Oct. 15-22)
2026 "Green Film Festival" of San Francisco at 4-Star Theater (Oct. 15-22)
Forget the guilt trip, the Green Film Festival of San Francisco, the mischievous, tree-hugging cousin of the 29 year old SF IndieFest, returns Oct 15-22, 2026 to prove that saving the planet doesn’t have to feel like homework. We’ve ditched the doom-and-gloom documentaries that make ...

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: Food, Music & Performances

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

2026 Bay Area Science Festival w/ 125+ Free Hands-on Experiences (UCSF)
Saturday, October 17 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | UCSF Mission Bay Campus
2026 Bay Area Science Festival w/ 125+ Free Hands-on Experiences (UCSF)
Discover science fun and excitement together at the Bay Area Science Festival, Northern California’s largest free celebration of science. The festival returns to UCSF’s Mission Bay Campus for one big day of 125+ hands-on experiences, jaw-dropping demonstrations, games, behind-the-scenes lab tours, film screenings and science talks. ...
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
Weekend Sessions w/ Joe Bataan (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026)
Sat, Oct 17 2:00pm – 4:30pm Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens Mission St. between 3rd & 4th Sts. San Francisco, CA FREE | RSVP Opening Set from MeloDious Festival favorite Joe Bataan, a Latin music legend since the mid-1960s, returns to the Gardens for his third performance in the past four years. He ...
38th Annual SF Old Car Picnic 2026 w/ Classic Vehicles (Golden Gate Park)
38th Annual SF Old Car Picnic 2026 w/ Classic Vehicles (Golden Gate Park)
The 38th annual San Francisco Old Car Picnic returns to Hellman Hollow, also known as Historic Speedway Meadow, in Golden Gate Park. Spectators can attend free to see eligible 2001-and-older cars, trucks, motorcycles, and bicycles parked on the meadow. Vehicle-entry donations benefit programs for people ...
54th Annual Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival (Oct. 17-18)
Saturday, October 17 – 9:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free Admission for All
| Downtown Half Moon Bay
54th Annual Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival (Oct. 17-18)

Welcome to the World Pumpkin Capital! The legendary Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival returns October 17 & 18, 2026, transforming historic Main Street into the ultimate celebration of autumn, pumpkins, art, food, music and good old fashioned fun. Admission is FREE. The experience ...

54th Annual Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival (Oct. 17-18)
Saturday, October 17 – 9:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Downtown Half Moon Bay
54th Annual Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival (Oct. 17-18)

It’s pumpkin season on the Coastside, and Half Moon Bay is going all in. The annual Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival takes over historic Main Street for two days of giant pumpkins, live music, food, art, costumes, contests, and the wonderfully over-the-top Great ...

SF’s 51st Annual Potrero Hill R&B Festival (2026)
Saturday, October 17 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | 20th Street between Wisconsin and Missouri Streets
SF's 51st Annual Potrero Hill R&B Festival (2026)
Potrero Hill’s annual neighborhood street festival returns for its 51st year, taking over four blocks of 20th Street with live R&B, food, family activities, and plenty of neighborhood hangout vibes. The Potrero Hill Festival brings together local musicians, artists, food vendors, community groups, and activities for ...
31st Annual Campbell Oktoberfest (Oct. 17-18)
Saturday, October 17 – 10:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission; cost for food, drinks, and KinderPlatz
| Downtown Campbell CA
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 ...
Filipino American International Book Festival 2026 (SF Main Library)
Saturday, October 17 – 10:30 am | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Public Library
Filipino American International Book Festival 2026 (SF Main Library)

FilBookFest 8, the Filipino American International Book Festival, returns to the San Francisco Public Library on October 17-18, 2026. This free, two-day event celebrates Filipino American stories during Filipino American History Month with panel discussions, book signings, and readings by writers, scholars, and creatives from ...

“Shipyard Open Studios” Fall 2026: 130+ Artists, Free Admission & Parking
Saturday, October 17 – 11:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free — RSVP requested via Eventbrite. Free parking.
| Hunters Point Shipyard (Shipyard Trust for the Arts)
"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: ...
San Francisco Photobook Fair w/ 40+ Publishers (Oct. 17-18)
Saturday, October 17 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Harvey Milk Photo Center
San Francisco Photobook Fair w/ 40+ Publishers (Oct. 17-18)

San Francisco Photobook Fair brings together more than 40 publishers, artists, presses and collectives at Harvey Milk Photo Center. The two-day event features participants from Chile, the UK, China, Bangladesh, Venezuela and across the United States, with photobooks, zines, artist books and independent publishing represented. ...

Free 2026 Children’s Art Festival + Giant Installations & Free Lunch (Richmond)
Saturday, October 17 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE + Lunch provided by Richmond Renaissance
| Richmond Museum of History & Culture
Free 2026 Children’s Art Festival + Giant Installations & Free Lunch (Richmond)
Juntos Creamos / Together We Create: Community Art Festival & Exhibition Opening Celebrate the power of young imagination at the 3rd Annual Juntos Creamos! Join Children’s Art Studio Richmond and the Richmond Museum of History & Culture for a FREE, family-friendly community festival featuring giant ...
Brava Block Party: Celebrating 40 Years
Saturday, October 17 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Brava Theater
Brava Block Party: Celebrating 40 Years
Brava! Block Party Saturday, October 17, 2026 @11AM-5PM 40 Years of Brava!, 30 Years of Community Ownership and 100 Years of the Historic Theater 24th Street • Between Bryant and Hampshire ...
SF’s 2026 “Bearrison” Street Fair: Wrestling, Deadlift Contest & DJs (SoMa)
Saturday, October 17 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*The fair is free, but donations are always appreciated
| Harrison and 11th Street
SF's 2026 "Bearrison" Street Fair: Wrestling, Deadlift Contest & DJs (SoMa)
The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence and the Bears of San Francisco invite you to celebrate “A Fair For Every Bear” on Saturday, October 17, 2026! We’re bringing back favorites including the Deadlift Contest, Full Queer Wrestling, and XL Art Gallery, plus plenty of new attractions. Set ...
A Toast to Sausalito: A Beer, Wine and Spirits Festival
Saturday, October 17 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Sampling Wristbands starting at $40-Early Bird
| Caledonia St.
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’s Halloween-Themed 2026 Night Market
Saturday, October 17 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | St. Rose Hospital
Hayward's Halloween-Themed 2026 Night Market
The Hayward Night Market returns to St. Rose Hospital for a free Halloween-themed market featuring food and goods from local vendors, live music, giveaways, and family activities. Original Event Description: _The Hayward Night Market is back this year for another Halloween-themed event! This year’s market is taking ...
Hayward Night Market: Spooky Season Return (Fall 2026)
Saturday, October 17 – All Day | Cost: FREE | St. Rose Hospital
Hayward Night Market: Spooky Season Return (Fall 2026)
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

54th Annual Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival (Oct. 17-18)
Sunday, October 18 – 9:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free Admission for All
| Downtown Half Moon Bay
54th Annual Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival (Oct. 17-18)

Welcome to the World Pumpkin Capital! The legendary Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival returns October 17 & 18, 2026, transforming historic Main Street into the ultimate celebration of autumn, pumpkins, art, food, music and good old fashioned fun. Admission is FREE. The experience ...

54th Annual Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival (Oct. 17-18)
Sunday, October 18 – 9:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Downtown Half Moon Bay
54th Annual Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival (Oct. 17-18)

It’s pumpkin season on the Coastside, and Half Moon Bay is going all in. The annual Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival takes over historic Main Street for two days of giant pumpkins, live music, food, art, costumes, contests, and the wonderfully over-the-top Great ...

Filipino American International Book Festival 2026 (SF Main Library)
Sunday, October 18 – 10:30 am | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Public Library
Filipino American International Book Festival 2026 (SF Main Library)

FilBookFest 8, the Filipino American International Book Festival, returns to the San Francisco Public Library on October 17-18, 2026. This free, two-day event celebrates Filipino American stories during Filipino American History Month with panel discussions, book signings, and readings by writers, scholars, and creatives from ...

“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
“Sunday Streets” SF's Free Street Festival & Block Party (Excelsior)

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 ...

San Francisco Photobook Fair w/ 40+ Publishers (Oct. 17-18)
Sunday, October 18 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Harvey Milk Photo Center
San Francisco Photobook Fair w/ 40+ Publishers (Oct. 17-18)

San Francisco Photobook Fair brings together more than 40 publishers, artists, presses and collectives at Harvey Milk Photo Center. The two-day event features participants from Chile, the UK, China, Bangladesh, Venezuela and across the United States, with photobooks, zines, artist books and independent publishing represented. ...

The 5th Annual Berkeley Bird Festival
Sunday, October 18 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Advanced Registration Required for Birding Field Trips
| The David Brower Center + Various Parks in Berkeley
The 5th Annual Berkeley Bird Festival
The Berkeley Bird Festival Sunday, October 18th berkeleybirdfestival.org The David Brower Center | 2150 Allston Way, Berkeley  (12-5pm) Birding Field Trips | Various Parks Around Berkeley (8am-5pm) ...
Earthquake Preparedness Fair (SF)
Sunday, October 18 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP For headcount!
| St Francis Lutheran Church
Earthquake Preparedness Fair (SF)
Join our Earthquake Preparedness Fair! Meet local response teams, grab free lunch, and the first 100 to register get a free $50 Go Bag! Our Earthquake Preparedness Fair is a free community event designed to help neighbors get ready for the unexpected. Meet representatives from: ...

Friday, October 23

“Lower Polk Live!” Free Street Festival w/ Art, DJs, Live Music (SF)
Friday, October 23 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Encouraged
| Polk Street between Bush and Sutter Street
"Lower Polk Live!" Free Street Festival w/ Art, DJs, Live Music (SF)
Lower Polk Live! returns to Polk Street for a free neighborhood celebration of music, art, and community. Experience an evening of live entertainment, local art, creative experiences, and more in the heart of Lower Polk. Featuring performances from Top Chefs, JP Breganza, and more. Experience ...
“Lower Polk Live” 2026 Free Music & Art Street Festival (SF)
Friday, October 23 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Polk Street
"Lower Polk Live" 2026 Free Music & Art Street Festival (SF)
The 2nd Annual Lower Polk Live! is a free outdoor street festival on Polk Street in San Francisco, featuring live music performances by The Top Chefs and DJ JP Breganza, interactive turntable sessions with Skratchfight, local artists and makers, and soul line dancing with Westside ...