Thursday, September 24
“SOMA Nights” 2026: Neighborhood Block Party + Night Market (SF)
Thursday, September 24 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Folsom St. (between 6th-12th)
SOMA Nights returns in 2026, bringing a monthly street party to San Francisco’s Folsom Street (6th–12th) on the fourth Thursday of each month, from April 23 through September 24, 2026. This free, high-energy event spotlights the neighborhood’s creative spirit with local food, pop-up vendors, art, ...Monthly
Femmes, Thems, and Friends: A Folsom Kickoff Party
Three amazing queer bands are playing The Chapel to kickoff the Folsom Street Fair.
The Furious Tits (your favorite queer punks) are headlining along with the incredible 37 Houses and Black Gold Sun. Start the kinkiest weekend of the year with the most lovingly depraved show ...
Friday, September 25
Maker Faire Bay Area 2026 (Sept. 25-27)
Maker Faire Bay Area 20th Anniversary: Save 30% with Funcheap Maker Faire Bay Area returns to Mare Island for its 20th anniversary, bringing together a massive weekend of invention, creativity, hands-on making, art, technology and wonderfully weird things you won’t see anywhere else. Known as ...
Dolly Parton Day 2026: Free Outdoor Fest at Union Square (SF)
Dolly Day is a community-organized day of recognition, honoring the life of Dolly Parton with the intention to make it an annual event in San Francisco.
The September 25th San Francisco event brings together music, generosity, and glam in a free, public gathering open to fans ...
SF’s Huge “Sunset Night Market” (Sept. 25)
Friday, September 25 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Irving & 22nd
The long-awaited return of the Sunset Night Market has arrived! Sunset Night Market™ gets ready for summer with The Dragon Boat Festival! Join us for a night of food, culture, music, and community spirit. Bring your family, invite your friends, and wish for good luck while taking ...
Maker Faire Bay Area 2026 (Sept. 25-27)
The 20th anniversary of MAKER FAIRE. A weekend packed with wonder and whimsy! We are bringing together the best of the best from legendary makers who have been with us since the beginning to the newest innovators who are shaping the future. Maker Faire celebrates ...
SF’s “Visitacion Valley” Night Market + Block Party (2026)
Friday, September 25 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Leland Avenue (Between Bayshore & Peabody)
The inaugural Visitacion Valley Night Market takes place on the last Fridays of August and September along Leland Avenue in San Francisco. This free community event features delicious food vendors, local shopping, live music, street dancing, family-friendly activities, and resources from community organizations. All ages ...
Sunset Night Market: The Mid-Autumn Moon Festival
Sunset Night Market™ shifts into fall with one of the most beloved celebrations: The Mid-Autumn Moon Festival! This festival is a time for giving thanks and the gathering of friends and family. Join us for a night of moon cakes, laterns, music, cultural performances, food, ...
Walnut Creek Oktoberfest: Free Festival, 21+ Chillgarten + Kids Zone (Sept. 25-26)
Walnut Creek Oktoberfest @ Civic Park East in Downtown Walnut Creek Mark your calendar: Walnut Creek Oktoberfest is back for an unforgettable weekend of German-inspired food and beers, local craft brews, live entertainment, and contests. Plus, don’t miss the enhanced Chillgarten, a relaxed 21+ lounge ...
2026 Oktoberfest w/ German Beer + Kinder Karneval (Walnut Creek)
Celebrate Oktoberfest in downtown Walnut Creek with two days of Bavarian-inspired fun, featuring live music, German food and beer, traditional dancing, artisan vendors, family activities, and the enhanced 21+ Chillgarten.
Biergarten (Local + German) Wine + Cocktails
Live Music + Entertainment
Kinder Karneval (Family-Friendly Activities)
Artisan Vendors
September 25 & ...
San Francisco Brazilian Film Festival (2026)
Friday, September 25 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm |
Cost: $20 | Vogue Theatre
cinemabrazil.org
The First San Francisco Brazilian Film Festival is a cultural bridge connecting San Francisco audiences with the creativity, diversity, and spirit of Brazil through the power of cinema.
The festival will bring together stories and communities to celebrate Brazilian stories that explore identity, history, resilience, social ...
Saturday, September 26
Maker Faire Bay Area 2026 (Sept. 25-27)
Maker Faire Bay Area 20th Anniversary: Save 30% with Funcheap Maker Faire Bay Area returns to Mare Island for its 20th anniversary, bringing together a massive weekend of invention, creativity, hands-on making, art, technology and wonderfully weird things you won’t see anywhere else. Known as ...
Get Up, Get Out: Black Men’s Health Symposium (Bayview YMCA)
Saturday, September 26 – 8:30 am - Ends at 3:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Bayview YMCA
Join us for an exciting event focused on health and wellness for Black men!
We’ll have:
Insightful health education presentations for all ages.
Organizations offering health and wellness resources.
Two thrilling 3-on-3 basketball tournaments, one for youth and one for adults.
Breakfast, lunch, trophies, medals, & swag bags
Alcatraz City Cruises’ 2026 Free “Community Day by the Bay” Festival (Pier 33)
Celebrating 20 Years at Alcatraz
Join Alcatraz City Cruises for a free, family-friendly celebration by the Bay as we mark 20 years of partnership with the National Park Service.
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“Corgi Con” Bay Area 2026 at Alameda County Fairgrounds
Get ready for a day of stubby legs, fluffy butts, and serious Corgi competition at Corgi Con, the annual celebration of all things Corgi. Bring your Corgi, your “incorgnito” pup, or just yourself to watch the fluff-filled festivities.
The day’s highlights include Mickey’s Derby, home of ...
Sausalito Art & Harbor Days
Saturday, September 26 – 10:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | 1 Tracy Way
Sausalito Art & Harbor Days returns to the waterfront for its monthly run — 70+ vendors set up along the Ferry Landing with local art, crafts, and food, all with the bay right there.
Musiq 4 the Soul plays Gabrielson Park from noon to 3. Led ...
Maker Faire Bay Area 2026 (Sept. 25-27)
The 20th anniversary of MAKER FAIRE. A weekend packed with wonder and whimsy! We are bringing together the best of the best from legendary makers who have been with us since the beginning to the newest innovators who are shaping the future. Maker Faire celebrates ...
2026 Bay Area “Chuseok” Korean Harvest Festival (The Presidio)
The Bay Area Chuseok Festival, hosted by Korean Center, Inc., returns to the Presidio for its 8th annual celebration of Korean culture, community, and tradition. The free festival honors Chuseok, Korea’s harvest holiday, bringing thousands of people together for a day of cultural connection, Korean ...
5th Annual Art & Lit Fest (Serramonte Center)
Saturday, September 26 – 11:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Serramonte Center
Join us for the 5th Annual Art & Lit Fest, hosted by Daly City Public Library Associates and Serramonte Center and emceed by Freska from 96.5KOIT and 102.9KBLX and DJ Ajax from Ultra Entertainment!
This free event will showcase local artists and encourage the cultural rise ...
September Arts & Culture Fest w/ Live Mural Painting (Downtown San Mateo)
Saturday, September 26 – 11:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Downtown San Mateo
Join us in the heart of Downtown San Mateo for a fun day-long celebration of art, music, dance, poetry, food, and culture! From live bands and dazzling cultural performances to interactive kids’ activities, LIVE mural painting competitions, artists selling original handcrafted artworks, and poetry open ...
8th Annual Bay Area Korean “Chuseok” Festival (The Presidio)
Saturday, September 26 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Presidio Main Post Lawn
Join Korean Center, Inc. at the Presidio on Saturday September 26th from 11am-4pm for the 8th Annual Bay Area Chuseok Festival, Northern California’s largest public celebration of Korean culture. This free, family-friendly event celebrates Chuseok through live performances, Korean food, cultural activities, local vendors, youth ...
Rodeo Music and Art Market
The Rodeo Music & Art Market is a free, family-friendly community celebration taking place on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at Lefty Gomez Field in downtown Rodeo. There will be 3 live bands, a DJ, food court, kids play zone, non profits, and 30+ art vendors. ...
4th Annual “Circus on The Square” + Free Popcorn (SF)
Step right up for a free afternoon of dazzling circus performances, food, activities, and family fun at St. Mark’s Square!
Step right up for a magical afternoon of circus, fun, and community at St. Mark’s Square! Enjoy dazzling performances from the talented artists of Circus Bella, along with free popcorn, ...
$1 Art Vending Machine Pop-Up w/ 10+ Machines in SF (Sept. 26-27)
Saturday, September 26 – 11:00 am - Ends at 7:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Locali Visitor Center
Locali Visitor Center hosts the first Art Vending Machine Weekend, featuring 7 Bay Area artists and over 10 vending machines stocked with collectible prints and stickers that, according to the poster, are just $1 each! (don’t worry about bringing change… they have quarters. Enjoy drinks ...
San Bruno Mountain Celebration & 1st Ever “Meet the Mountain” Fair (Brisbane)
On Saturday, September 26th, San Bruno Mountain Watch is excited to welcome you to the first “Meet the Mountain Fair” at the Mission Blue Center in Brisbane between 11am and 5pm!
This free community gathering will be a celebration of San Bruno Mountain, with opportunities for ...
Hayward’s Free 6-Hour Mariachi Festival + Lucha Libre (2026)
Saturday, September 26 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Southland Mall
Hayward’s free, family-friendly mariachi festival returns to Southland Mall with mariachi bands, folklórico dancing, Lucha Libre, a mercado featuring local artisans, authentic Mexican cuisine, and interactive cultural demonstrations. The Mexican culture celebration draws more than 6,000 attendees from across the Bay Area.
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We Will Not Be Silenced: San Francisco Shakespeare Festival
Saturday, September 26 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Sue Bierman Park
As our season of Empire concludes, lets join together in solidarity to dance, sing, and declare that the arts and creative freedom will not be silenced!
Join San Francisco Shakespeare Festival on Saturday, September 26 for an afternoon of Antony + Cleopatra, followed by a New ...
“Viva” 2026 Latinix Art & Music Festival Kickoff Party (SF Main Library)
Saturday, September 26 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Latino/Hispanic Meeting Room A/B, Main Library
Kick off ¡VIVA! Latinx Heritage celebrations at the San Francisco Main Library’s Latino/Hispanic Meeting Room with a free, family-friendly party. Enjoy live music, art, hands-on activities, and performances, plus the chance to meet local community partners and explore Latinx cultures, traditions, and creativity. Open to ...
Chalk2Heal
Saturday, September 26 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Sunset Dunes
Free chalk festival with professional artist demos, free chalk, art making, giant bubbles, face painting, and live music. All proceeds support the Kids & Art Foundation, providing art experiences for children facing cancer. Bring your creativity and help spread color, hope, and healing.
Chalk2Heal Festival
Saturday, September 26 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Sunset Dunes Park at Judah St.
In honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, the Kids & Art Foundation invites the community to Chalk2Heal — a free, family-friendly sidewalk chalk festival along a two-mile stretch at Sunset Dunes Park at Judah Street in San Francisco. This event highlights the healing power of ...
Walnut Creek Oktoberfest: Free Festival, 21+ Chillgarten + Kids Zone (Sept. 25-26)
Walnut Creek Oktoberfest @ Civic Park East in Downtown Walnut Creek Mark your calendar: Walnut Creek Oktoberfest is back for an unforgettable weekend of German-inspired food and beers, local craft brews, live entertainment, and contests. Plus, don’t miss the enhanced Chillgarten, a relaxed 21+ lounge ...
Burton Fest: Inspired by the Mind of Tim Burton (Easy Bay)
Saturday, September 26 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Four Fools Winery
Step into a world where the weird is celebrated, the gothic is gorgeous, and every sip has a little bit of beautiful madness in it. Burton Fest brings Tim Burton’s beloved style to life with a whimsical-meets-macabre festival filled with striped decor, hauntingly delicious wine ...
This is Hallo-Wine: A Nightmare Before Christmas Free Family Market
Step into a world where every day feels like Halloween… and every glass comes with a little magic.
Join us for an unforgettable afternoon on the San Pablo Bay at Four Fools Winery for This Is Hallo-Wine, a spooky and whimsical market inspired by Nightmare Before ...
Free Shakespeare in the Park 2026 at SF’s Sue Bierman Park (Sept. 26-27)
Saturday, September 26 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 3:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Sue Bierman Park
Free Shakespeare in the Park 2026: “Antony and Cleopatra” (July 25-Sept. 27) July 25-September 27, 2026 Cupertino, Redwood City & San Francisco FREE – No tickets required Free Shakespeare in the Park returns for its 44th season with Antony and Cleopatra, bringing free outdoor theater ...
Sunday, September 27
Maker Faire Bay Area 2026 (Sept. 25-27)
Maker Faire Bay Area 20th Anniversary: Save 30% with Funcheap Maker Faire Bay Area returns to Mare Island for its 20th anniversary, bringing together a massive weekend of invention, creativity, hands-on making, art, technology and wonderfully weird things you won’t see anywhere else. Known as ...
40th Annual Petaluma Antique Faire
Sunday, September 27 – 8:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Historic Downtown Petaluma
Calling antique and collectible lovers! Browse and shop the 40th Annual Petaluma Antique Faire, set in beautiful, relaxing Historic Downtown Petaluma. Blocks and blocks of treasures at this free festival!
Historic Downtown Petaluma is “The Bay Area’s Premier Antique Center,” and transforms into an antique marketplace twice ...
Game Market West 2026: Shop + Play 35+ New Indie Games Free (San Jose)
Game Market West is a tabletop game market where independent designers show off and sell their newest tabletop games. Featuring 35+ designers and specialty vendors, this is one of the biggest indie game markets in the country! We were also on ABC7 News.
Free and open to the ...
Cole Valley Fair
Back for its 23rd year, the Cole Valley Fair is a beloved neighborhood tradition that brings together an eclectic mix of arts, crafts, and community in the heart of Cole Valley.
Join us for this milestone celebration, where over 90 vendors will fill the streets with beautiful local ...
Maker Faire Bay Area 2026 (Sept. 25-27)
The 20th anniversary of MAKER FAIRE. A weekend packed with wonder and whimsy! We are bringing together the best of the best from legendary makers who have been with us since the beginning to the newest innovators who are shaping the future. Maker Faire celebrates ...
Golden Gate Park Nature Festival (SF)
Come and celebrate the incredible biodiversity of San Francisco at the Golden Gate Park Nature Festival, a free public event taking place on Academy property at 55 Music Concourse Dr.!
Discover the people, organizations, and community groups working every day to protect, restore, and conserve nature ...
Bodhi Mid-Autumn Festival w/ Lanterns (Golden Gate Park)
Sunday, September 27 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | San Francisco County Fair Building
The Bodhi Mid-Autumn Festival Community Fair offers a day of lantern displays, Hanfu experiences, multicultural performances, crafts, games, and family-friendly activities at the San Francisco County Fair Building in Golden Gate Park. The event includes free admission, a photo booth, cultural showcases, interactive stations, and ...
9th Annual Bay Area Queer Zine Fest: Oakland (2026)
Sunday, September 27 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Oakland Asian Cultural Center
The 9th Annual Bay Area Queer Zine Fest celebrates queer independent publishing with over 30 vendors at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center. The event is free, requires masks, and is wheelchair accessible.
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_A celebration of queer independent publishing featuring 30+ vendors at the Oakland ...
SF’s Free “German Day” Festival 2026 (Golden Gate Park)
Sunday, September 27 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Golden Gate Park Bandshell
SF German Day 2026 is a free, family-friendly festival in Golden Gate Park celebrating German culture with live music, dance, German beer and wine, traditional foods, cultural exhibits, and activities for all ages. The event features local breweries, wineries, and organizations, offering a festive day ...
San Francisco’s 2026 Folsom Street Fair (SoMa)
The 43rd Annual Folsom Street Fair, a true only in San Francisco original, typically covers over 13 city blocks filled with 250,000+ people in their most outrageous leather, rubber, and fetish attire, enjoying the world’s largest leather fair.
Typically there’s a full queer wrestle stage, a ...
SF’s “German Day” Festival in Golden Gate Park (2026)
Save the Date – SF German Day 2026!
Mark your calendars for Sunday, September 27, 2026, as we celebrate SF German Day in beautiful Golden Gate Park!
Join us for a day of German culture, music, food, dance, beer, family activities, and community as we ...
$1 Art Vending Machine Pop-Up w/ 10+ Machines in SF (Sept. 26-27)
Sunday, September 27 – 11:00 am - Ends at 7:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Locali Visitor Center
Locali Visitor Center hosts the first Art Vending Machine Weekend, featuring 7 Bay Area artists and over 10 vending machines stocked with collectible prints and stickers that, according to the poster, are just $1 each! (don’t worry about bringing change… they have quarters. Enjoy drinks ...
Warfield Commons Housewarming & Grand Opening
Join us on September 27th, 2026, 12-5pm to celebrate the opening of Warfield Commons at 988 Market St—a reimagined multi-story hub for arts, media, culture, and civic engagement designed to activate community and amplify the stories of the Bay Area and beyond.
Hosted in collaboration with ...
Bay Area African Restaurant Week Festival 2026 (Oakland)
The Bay Area African Restaurant Week Festival 2026 at For The Culture in Oakland features food tastings from local restaurants representing Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, Trinidad, Sierra Leone, Gambia, Cameroon, and more. The event includes music from top Bay Area DJs playing Afrobeats, soca, Kompa, Amapiano, ...
Randall Museum 75th Anniversary: Free Science/Nature/Art Festival (SF)
Sunday, September 27 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Randall Museum
The Randall Museum celebrates its 75th anniversary with a free, family-friendly festival featuring the opening of a new history exhibit, live music, crafts, climbing wall, skateboarding, archery, and more. The event includes activities and entertainment for all ages, instructor showcases, and guest speakers, highlighting the ...
Free Shakespeare in the Park 2026 at SF’s Sue Bierman Park (Sept. 26-27)
Sunday, September 27 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 3:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Sue Bierman Park
Free Shakespeare in the Park 2026: “Antony and Cleopatra” (July 25-Sept. 27) July 25-September 27, 2026 Cupertino, Redwood City & San Francisco FREE – No tickets required Free Shakespeare in the Park returns for its 44th season with Antony and Cleopatra, bringing free outdoor theater ...
San Francis Brazilian Film Festival
The First San Francisco Brazilian Film Festival is a cultural bridge connecting San Francisco audiences with the creativity, diversity, and spirit of Brazil through the power of cinema.
The festival will bring together stories and communities to celebrate Brazilian stories that explore identity, history, resilience, social ...
Bee Free Folsom Afterparty
A Queer Event for “the rest of us”
Focusing on bi/poly/pan/trans/nonbinary mingling
Consent is sexy
Enthusiastic consent is even sexier
starting at 4pm NO COVER 21+
We are inside the fair grounds on 11th street. BuzzWorks, across the street from Butter.
dj’s
Roque………Gray……….Bobby Friday
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Tuesday, September 29
SF’s Noe Valley Night Market 2026
Tuesday, September 29 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Noe Valley Town Square
Come out for the Noe Valley Night Market from 5–8pm at the Noe Valley Town Square for a cozy evening of live music, local retail and food vendors, and family-friendly fun. Gather with neighbors, support small businesses, and enjoy a music-filled evening out with the ...Monthly
Thursday, October 1
SF’s Free DFT Monthly Block Party: “Downtown First Thursdays” (2026)
Downtown First Thursdays is back in 2026 for a full year of street parties in 2026, starting Jan 1, 2026, with a New Year’s Day Edition and returning every first Thursday with a new downtown block party. DJs – Live Performances – Dancing – Drag ...Monthly
Friday, October 2
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2026 in Golden Gate Park (Oct. 2-4)
Friday, October 2 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Hellman Hollow
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass is one of the largest, free-est and beloved music festivals in the country. Be one of over 750,000 attendees over the three-day musical extravaganza in beautiful Golden Gate Park. Save the date as Hardly Strictly Bluegrass makes its return for 2026. 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 Will Return in May 2026 After a successful first season, the Night Market will be back in May 2026 with food, music, merchandise, activities and more! Visit Pleasant Hill California for more info. After getting so much love and support from ...
100 Years of OLA: Eras Tour Fun Faire w/ Food, Rides (Burlingame)
Join us for a very special Fun Faire as we celebrate 100 years of OLA.
This year’s theme: the OLA Eras Tour!
Friday, October 2 | 6pm–10pm
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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)
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
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
Sat, Oct 3 | 11:00am – 4:00pm
Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
Mission St. between 3rd & 4th Sts.
San Francisco, CA
FREE | RSVP
The 6th Annual African Arts Festival celebrates the glorious diversity and extraordinary creativity of the continent’s peoples. Co-presented by Duniya Dance and Drum Company and the Yerba ...
Free “Science in the Park” Fest: Launch at Water Rocket + Egg Drop Contest (Hayward)
Science in the Park is a biennial event hosted by Supervisor Elisa Márquez and created by the late Supervisor Richard Valle. It is an opportunity for the community to learn more about STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math), the environment, and health.
This free event includes ...
52nd Annual Oakland Black Cowboy Parade & Festival 2026 (DeFremery Park)
Saturday, October 3 – 10:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | deFremery Park
Celebrate the Oakland Black Cowboy Association’s 52nd Annual Parade & Festival at DeFremery Park in Oakland. This free, family-friendly event features a parade, live entertainment, line dancing, youth activities, pony rides, food vendors, and community resources. The festival begins at 10am and runs until 6pm, ...
28th Annual Bay Area Anarchist Book Fair (Oakland)
Saturday, October 3 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | The Humanist Hall
The Bay 28th Annual Bay Area Anarchist Book Fair brings together dozens of publishers, micro-presses, and community organizations for a day of book and information tables, workshops, panel discussions and skill sharing
This year we ponder the Analog: In an age of mass collapse and rising ...
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2026 in Golden Gate Park (Oct. 2-4)
Saturday, October 3 – 11:00 am - Ends at 7:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Hellman Hollow
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass is one of the largest, free-est and beloved music festivals in the country. Be one of over 750,000 attendees over the three-day musical extravaganza in beautiful Golden Gate Park. Save the date as Hardly Strictly Bluegrass makes its return for 2026. Hardly Strictly Bluegrass ...
6th Annual African Arts Festival (Yerba Buena Gardens)
The 6th Annual African Arts Festival celebrates the glorious diversity and extraordinary creativity of the continent’s peoples. Co-presented by Duniya Dance and Drum Company and the Yerba Buena Gardens Festival, it’s a family-friendly celebration of live music and dance featuring Bay Area ensembles representing different regions of ...
35th Annual Hoes Down Harvest Festival (Road Trip)
Join us for the 35th Annual Hoes Down Harvest Festival on October 3, 2026 at Full Belly Farm- for one of Northern California’s most beloved farm festivals.
For 35 years, Hoes Down has brought together families, farmers, food lovers, and changemakers for a joyful day of ...
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
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.
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“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)
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 ...
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 ...
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
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 ...
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 ...
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)
Litquake Out Loud + Book Fair
Sun, Oct 4
Time: 11:00am – 4:00pm
Venue: Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
Mission St. between 3rd & 4th Sts.
San Francisco, CA
In a city built on tall tales, hard-boiled prose, revelatory memoirs, and penetrating reportage, Litquake is the soul of San Francisco’s cultural ...
San Francisco’s 52nd Annual Castro Street Fair (2026)
The 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
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
Come for the Marketplace, stay for the experience! HEAD WEST is a marketplace for emerging + established local brands and small businesses. From hand-made ceramics to locally sourced vintage, there are always new categories of goods available to explore. Marketplaces becomes a destination to not ...Monthly
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2026 in Golden Gate Park (Oct. 2-4)
Sunday, October 4 – 11:00 am - Ends at 7:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Hellman Hollow
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass is one of the largest, free-est and beloved music festivals in the country. Be one of over 750,000 attendees over the three-day musical extravaganza in beautiful Golden Gate Park. Save the date as Hardly Strictly Bluegrass makes its return for 2026. Hardly Strictly Bluegrass ...
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)
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 ...
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
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
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
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 ...
Fleet Fest 2026: Brass Band Concert (Noe Valley Town Square)
Tuesday, October 6 – 6:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | 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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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 Brass (Crab Wheel Plaza)
Thursday, October 8 – 1:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Fisherman’s Wharf 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 Week 2026: Blue Angels Arrival & Practice Survey Flights (2026)
Thursday, October 8 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Marina Green
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 Final FREE “Valencia Live” Street Party of 2026 (October)
Valencia LIVE! is back for a 2026 season! See you in the streets for a FREE, all-ages monthly neighborhood celebration with live music, cocktails to go, restaurants, art, shopping, and tons of fun in the streets. Live music curated by Carnaval SF. Select blocks of ...
SF’s “Valencia Live” Night Market in The Mission (Every 2nd Thu)
Thursday, October 8 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Valencia Street
A free, monthly neighborhood celebration on Valencia Street with live music, dancing, art-making and more. Valencia LIVE! is back for a 2026 season! See you in the streets for a FREE, all-ages monthly neighborhood celebration with live music, cocktails to go, restaurants, art, shopping, and tons of fun in the ...
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: USAF Band of Golden West – Mobility (Pier 39)
Thursday, October 8 – 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | 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 Fleet Week 2026: Navy Band SW Brass Band (Castro – Jane Warner Plaza)
Thursday, October 8 – 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | 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: 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 ...
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: 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)
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
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
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
Everything tastes better at night. Bring family and friends to eat all your favorite snacks at the 15th season of 626 Night Market (formerly known as the NorCal Night Market). Inspired by the famous open-air nighttime bazaars of Asia, this iconic Californian festival, named after ...
SF’s “Chinatown Night Market” 2026 (Every Second Friday)
Friday, October 9 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | San Francisco Chinatown (Grant Ave.)
Chinatown Night Market returns for 2026, bringing monthly street festivals, food vendors, shopping, and live entertainment back to the heart of San Francisco’s Chinatown. Recently voted the #1 night market in the country for the second year in a row, the free event takes over ...Monthly
Saturday, October 10
Live on Larkin: Free Street Fest 2026 (Tenderloin)
Saturday, October 10 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Larkin St (between Eliis & Eddy)
Live on Larkin – a new series of free street events on Larkin Street. Check out live music, performances, free activities and games, vendors, and more! Live On Larkin 2026 2nd Saturdays, July – December 2026 | 12p – 5p Larkin St. & Eddy St., ...
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
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)
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 ...
Free Bollywood Outdoor Dance Party at Union Square (SF)
Saturday, October 10 – 11:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Union Square
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 ...
“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 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 ...
ArtWalk Livermore: 200+ Artists + New Chalk Art Fest (Downtown Livermore)
Join us at ArtWalk – the Tri Valley’s premiere one day art festival. Over 200 artists display their works on sidewalks and plazas, in parks and galleries, surrounded by boutique shops, wine tasting rooms and restaurants in historic downtown Livermore. Art works range from contemporary ...
SF’s Japantown “AniMachi Market” Love and Deepspace Pop-Up
Saturday, October 10 – 11:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | KOHO
AniMachi Market returns to KOHO in SF Japantown with a Love and Deepspace-themed celebration for Xavier and Zayne’s birthdays. Enjoy a free event featuring an artist alley, photobooth, cosplay gatherings, raffles, stamp rally adventures, and prizes. Open to all fans and newcomers, the market invites ...
San Francisco Fleet Week 2026: Blue Angels Air Show
Saturday, October 10 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Marina Green
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
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 ...
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
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 ...
Sunday, October 11
SF’s Free “Dance Day” at Yerba Buena Gardens Festival (2026)
YBG Dance Day
Sun, Oct 11 | 10am-3pm
Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
Mission St. between 3rd & 4th Sts.
San Francisco, CA
A party, a workout, a meditation and a communal celebration, Yerba Buena Gardens Dance Day is a portal to a joyous dance-filled world! Presented by YBG Festival ...
SF’s “Inner Sunset Flea Market” 2026 w/ Sunset Mercantile (Every 2nd Sunday)
The Inner Sunset Flea Market is back for its 11th season on April 12th! Launched in collaboration with the Inner Sunset Park Neighbors and happening every second Sunday from April to November, this vibrant, well-loved community event transforms Irving Street (9th-11th Ave.) into a lively ...Monthly
YBG Dance Day (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026)
Sunday, October 11 – 10:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
The 2026 Yerba Buena Gardens Festival hosts a full lineup of free outdoor music, theater, circus, dance, poetry, and children’s programs. The Festival opens on Saturday, May 9, 2026 with Hermán Olivera y Orquesta Taíno to kick off its 26th season. The Festival features over 100 free ...
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 ...
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
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: Blue Angels Air Show
Sunday, October 11 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Marina Green
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
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
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 ...
The Bay’s Huge “626 Night Market” w/ 200+ Food & Shopping Stalls | 2026
Everything tastes better at night. Bring family and friends to eat all your favorite snacks at the 15th season of 626 Night Market (formerly known as the NorCal Night Market). Inspired by the famous open-air nighttime bazaars of Asia, this iconic Californian festival, named after ...
Monday, October 12
SF’s Indigenous Peoples Day at Yerba Buena Gardens
Monday, October 12 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Gardens (Esplanade)
Indigenous Peoples Day
Mon, Oct 12 | 12:00pm – 4:00pm
Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
Mission St. between 3rd & 4th Sts.
San Francisco, CA
Join us in celebration of San Francisco Indigenous Peoples Day with a magnificent profusion of Native American art, music and vendors. The event highlights the ...
SF’s Indigenous Peoples Day at Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026
Monday, October 12 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
The 2026 Yerba Buena Gardens Festival hosts a full lineup of free outdoor music, theater, circus, dance, poetry, and children’s programs. The Festival opens on Saturday, May 9, 2026 with Hermán Olivera y Orquesta Taíno to kick off its 26th season. The Festival features over 100 free ...
Thursday, October 15
Lunchtime Concert w/ Richard Howell (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026)
Thursday, October 15 – 12:30 pm - Ends at 1:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
The 2026 Yerba Buena Gardens Festival hosts a full lineup of free outdoor music, theater, circus, dance, poetry, and children’s programs. The Festival opens on Saturday, May 9, 2026 with Hermán Olivera y Orquesta Taíno to kick off its 26th season. The Festival features over 100 free ...
“Haunted Halloween Hoopla” Artisan Night Market (SF)
Join us Thursday October 15 for amazing food, drinks, retail, and artisan vendors! Admission is free and we welcome everyone at this family-friendly night market. The Haunted Halloween Hoopla at Fifty Vara is a destination for all ages and abilities. Expect fun music and amazing ...
Beats, Brews & Vines Free Downtown Millbrae Festival
Thursday, October 15 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Downtown Millbrae
Spend your summer nights in Downtown Millbrae at Beats, Brews & Vines, a free outdoor concert series featuring live music, local food, and refreshing drinks! Join us every third Thursday from August through October, 6:00–8:00 PM, at Broadway & Hillcrest. 2026 Beats, Brews & Vines ...
Friday, October 16
Pleasant Hill Night Market: Food, Music & Performances
Friday, October 16 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Chilpancingo Park
Pleasant Hill Night Market Will Return in May 2026 After a successful first season, the Night Market will be back in May 2026 with food, music, merchandise, activities and more! Visit Pleasant Hill California for more info. After getting so much love and support from ...
Saturday, October 17
Weekend Sessions w/ Joe Bataan (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026)
Saturday, October 17 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 4:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
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 ...
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
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
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)
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
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 ...
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 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. ...
2026 Bay Area Science Festival w/ 120+ Free Hands-on Experiences (UCSF)
Saturday, October 17 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | UCSF Mission Bay Campus
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. ...
“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: ...
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 ...
Brava Block Party: Celebrating 40 Years
Saturday, October 17 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Brava Theater
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
...
A Toast to Sausalito: A Beer, Wine and Spirits Festival
A Toast to Sausalito Returns October 17
Raise a glass to one of Sausalito’s premier fall events! Join us on Saturday, October 17, from 1:00–5:00 p.m. for A Toast to Sausalito, a lively celebration of local flavors, art, music, and community on Caledonia Street.
Presented by the ...
Hayward Night Market: Spooky Season Return (Fall 2026)
Saturday, October 17 – All Day |
Cost: FREE | St. Rose Hospital
The Hayward Night Market returns to St. Rose Hospital’s parking lot to celebrate the spooky season with local food, vendors, organizations, artists, musicians, and giveaways. The event is free to attend and offers a variety of activities, food options, and community engagement opportunities. Vendor booths ...
Sunday, October 18
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 ...
