Here’s a round-up of fun and fabulous May festivals, street fairs, and events including San Francisco’s Carnaval, Bay to Breakers, and more you can look forward to this May 2026.
> We’ll be updating this guide with more May events soon! Please note, this guide includes events from 2025; the 2026 dates have not yet been announced, but we expect them to return in 2026.
Sunday, September 13
SF’s “Inner Sunset Flea Market” 2026 w/ Sunset Mercantile (Every 2nd Sunday)
The Inner Sunset Flea Market is back for its 11th season on April 12th! Launched in collaboration with the Inner Sunset Park Neighbors and happening every second Sunday from April to November, this vibrant, well-loved community event transforms Irving Street (9th-11th Ave.) into a lively ...Monthly
Flower Piano 2026: 12 Hidden Pianos in Golden Gate Park (Sept. 10-20)
One of the most unique interactive music festivals in the Bay Area is back! Flower Piano returns for its 11th year with 11 days of music, 12 pianos, and 130 performances in the Botanical Garden, plus plenty of open play opportunities, family-friendly activities, and more ...
5th Annual Noe Valley Art Festival
The 5th annual Noe Valley Art Festival will be held on Sunday, September 13th from 10am-4pm in the Noe Valley Town Square.
This FREE community event will feature art displays and sales, painting demonstrations, activities for kids plus music. With 22 artists participating, art on display will include ...
54th Annual Mountain View Art & Wine Festival (Sept. 12-13)
Sunday, September 13 – 10:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Castro Street (Downtown Mountain View)
The Mountain View Art & Wine Festival returns to Downtown Mountain View for its 54th year, bringing two days of art, live music, food, drinks, family fun, and more to Castro Street on September 12-13, 2026. With 400 artists and vendors, two stages of live ...
Contra Costa Vintage Market (Lafayette)
Join us at the Contra Costa Vintage Market on Sunday, September 13th from 10am-3pm in downtown Lafayette, California!
This East Bay gathering showcases a curated lineup of the Bay Area’s top vintage dealers and brings community together every second Sunday of the month for a day ...
54th Annual Castro Valley Fall Festival 2026 (Sept. 12-13)
Sunday, September 13 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Castro Valley Blvd.
The 54th Annual Castro Valley Fall Festival returns to Castro Valley Blvd. for a weekend of free, family-friendly activities including live music, pony rides, food, local vendors, and entertainment. The event spans two days and is open to the community. Original Event Description: _🍂 Castro ...
Pickwick Vintage Show: 40+ Local Vendors at Ferry Building (SF)
Sunday, September 13 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: $11.59 | San Francisco Ferry Building
The Pickwick Vintage Show returns to the San Francisco Ferry Building on September 13, 2026, featuring vintage clothing, jewelry, accessories, and textiles from over 40 local vendors. The event takes place on the mezzanine, offering a curated mix of fashion and inspiration. Tickets are limited ...
Botanical Bash: Free Community Festival at Ruth Bancroft Garden (Walnut Creek)
Botanical Bash at The Ruth Bancroft Garden is a free community celebration featuring unique vendors, food, educational organizations, and crafts for kids. The event includes a cactus petting zoo, interpretive exhibits on ethnobotany, and a series of garden talks throughout the day. Families can enjoy ...
3rd Annual San Francisco Turkish Festival (Embarcadero Plaza)
September 12–13, 2026 | Embarcadero Plaza, San Francisco Experience the colors, flavors, music, and traditions of Türkiye at the 3rd Annual San Francisco Turkish Festival! Presented by the Turkish American Association of California (CALTURKS), a nonprofit cultural organization founded in 1975, the San Francisco Turkish ...
Family Math Quest: Free Outdoor Escape Room Adventure (Salesforce Park)
A day of puzzles, discovery, and creative problem-solving!
Join us at Salesforce Park for Journey Across America, an outdoor, escape-room-style Family Math Quest!
Kids and parents work together to solve creative math and logic puzzles, crack codes, uncover clues, and make their way across America, discovering famous ...
“Head West” Marketplace Fall 2026: 80+ Local Makers (Hayes Valley)
Sunday, September 13 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Hayes Street, Patricia's Green + Linden Street
Head West returns to Hayes Valley in San Francisco for a free outdoor marketplace featuring more than 80 local and visiting makers, crafters, artists, designers, and vintage merchants. The event offers live music, pet adoption opportunities, and access to Hayes Valley’s local restaurants, cafes, and ...
Women’s Wellness Fair
A welcoming community event dedicated to women’s health, strength, and well-being. Explore a day of movement, education, and local vendors.
Invest in Yourself. Discover What’s Possible.
Join us for M-POWER’s First Annual Women’s Wellness Fair—a day dedicated to empowering women to prioritize their health, strength, and well-being through movement, ...
“Twin Peaks” Fest 2026: Screenings + Cherry Pie at SF’s Balboa Theater (Sept. 11-13)
Twin Peaks Fest at Balboa Theater features three days of screenings from all seasons of Twin Peaks and Fire Walk with Me, local art vendors, a raffle for paintings, live piano performances, and cherry pie. Costumes are encouraged, and tickets are sold by screening, day, ...
Free Shakespeare in the Park 2026 at SF’s McLaren Park (Sept. 12-13)
Sunday, September 13 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 3:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Jerry Garcia Amphitheater (McLaren 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 ...
Tuesday, September 15
SF’s “El Grito” de Independencia Celebration of Mexico (Civic Center Plaza)
Tuesday, September 15 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Civic Center Plaza
Celebrate the eve of Mexican Independence Day at Civic Center Plaza with El Grito, a free community festival featuring live music, performances by local groups such as Mariachi Bonitas de Dinorah and Ballet Carlos Moreno, Mexican food vendors, and a reenactment of the historic call ...
Thursday, September 17
SF’s Free Cantonese Opera Festival 2026 w/ Costume Try-Ons (Chinatown)
Cantonese Opera Festival 2026
Celebrate the rich traditions, music, costumes, and artistry of Cantonese Opera at this special community festival in the heart of San Francisco’s Chinatown!
Join us for a FREE, family-friendly cultural celebration featuring live performances, traditional costumes, Chinese classical music, and opportunities to experience ...
OakTown Thursdays
OakTown Thursdays is celebrated every third Thursday between 17th street and Telegraph in Downtown Oakland. OakTown Thursday will be celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with salsa dancing, Lowriders, Vendors, and more! Free for all ages! There will be an exclusive after party located at FLUID 510 ...
Beats, Brews & Vines Free Downtown Millbrae Festival
Thursday, September 17 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Downtown Millbrae
Spend your summer nights in Downtown Millbrae at Beats, Brews & Vines, a free outdoor concert series featuring live music, local food, and refreshing drinks! Join us every third Thursday from August through October, 6:00–8:00 PM, at Broadway & Hillcrest. 2026 Beats, Brews & Vines ...
Friday, September 18
Flower Piano 2026: 12 Hidden Pianos in Golden Gate Park (Sept. 10-20)
One of the most unique interactive music festivals in the Bay Area is back! Flower Piano returns for its 11th year with 11 days of music, 12 pianos, and 130 performances in the Botanical Garden, plus plenty of open play opportunities, family-friendly activities, and more ...
Oktoberfest on Front: Free Bavarian Block Party Returns for 2026 (SF)
San Francisco’s Biggest Bavarian Block Party Returns!
Dust off your lederhosen and dirndl! Oktoberfest on Front, San Francisco’s biggest Bavarian block party, is back on Friday, September 18, 2026.
Co-hosted by the Downtown SF Partnership and Schroeder’s, join us for a full-blown Bavarian celebration in the streets ...
San Francisco Greek Food Festival (Sept. 18-20)
San Francisco’s beloved Greek tradition turns 75.
Three joyful days of homemade Greek food, dance, music and community in the heart of the Mission.
Join Us for a Journey of Greek Culture
September 18, 11am to 10pm
September 19, 11am to 10pm
September 20, 12pm to 7pm
2026 San Francisco Greek Festival (Sept. 18-20)
Friday, September 18 – 11:00 am - Ends at 10:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Annunciation Cathedral
The 75th Annual San Francisco Greek Food Festival, “A Journey of Greek Culture,” returns to the Mission District September 18-20, 2026, bringing three days of homemade Greek food, traditional dancing, live music, and community celebration to Annunciation Cathedral. Come hungry for Greek favorites including gemista, ...
Destination Festival 2026: 3-Day Music + Arts on Floating Island (Sacramento River Delta))
Friday, September 18 – All Day |
Cost: $250 | Forbes Island
This year’s Destination Fest is a 3-day boutique music and arts gathering on Forbes Island, an historic floating light house, only accessible by ferry or boat, a short drive from San Francisco.
Set sail, lose yourself, come home changed. 🪼
️ Date: Sep 18th, 2026 2PM – ...
SF’s Giant “Oktoberfest on Front” Block Party 2026
Friday, September 18 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Schroeder's Restaurant
Dust off your lederhosen and dirndl and get ready to raise a glass, because Oktoberfest on Front is back. San Francisco’s biggest Oktoberfest celebration takes over Downtown on Friday, September 18, 2026, with live music, classic beer hall games, German food, and all the ice-cold ...
From The E: Latino Heritage Month Night Market (Excelsior)
FREE COMMUNITY FUN!
From The E: Excelsior Night Market
Celebrate Latino Heritage Month!
Welcome back the Luchadores of WFC Wrestling for an entertaining evening of performances and fun, including a meet & greet with the wrestlers! Watch the high-flying antics dazzle and delight! Bring the whole family for a night ...
Castro Night Market 2026 Finale
Friday, September 18 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | 18th St & Castro St
One of the Castro’s biggest street events is coming back for another season. The Castro Night Market returns for season two on Friday, March 20, 2026, taking over two blocks of 18th Street and turning them into a pedestrian-friendly night market filled with food, music, ...Monthly
Pleasant Hill Night Market: Food, Music & Performances
Friday, September 18 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Chilpancingo Park
Pleasant Hill Night Market Will Return in May 2026 After a successful first season, the Night Market will be back in May 2026 with food, music, merchandise, activities and more! Visit Pleasant Hill California for more info. After getting so much love and support from ...
“Off the Grid” Fort Mason: Friday Night Market w/ 110+ Vendors (2026)
Fort Mason Night Market returns for 2026 with food trucks, craft vendors & live music on the waterfront. San Francisco’s popular waterfront night market is back for 2026. The Fort Mason Night Market returns monthly from April through December, bringing together local food vendors, craft ...
Godzillafest San Francisco (Sept. 18-20)
Godzillafest is a weekend long convention, celebrating Godzilla, King of the Monsters. Guest dinner, dealers room with toy/figure sellers, artists and licensees, game room, Saturday movie and panels with guests and Godzilla experts. Cosplay is welcomed and encouraged. Prizes will be given out throughout the ...
SF’s 69th Annual Armenian Food Festival (Sept. 18-20)
Come celebrate 69 years of the Armenian Food Festival, located at 825 Brotherhood Way in San Francisco (near Lake Merced and SFSU).
Widely recognized as one of the best ethnic food festivals in the Bay Area, the festival features authentic Armenian cuisine, dancing, music, and art. ...
San Francisco Armenian Food Festival 2026 (Sept. 18-20)
Celebrate 69 years of Armenian culture at the SF Armenian Food Festival, featuring authentic Armenian cuisine, live music, folk dancing, artisan booths, kids zone, and cultural performances. Hosted at 825 Brotherhood Way, the event spans three days with $5 admission on Friday and Saturday (children ...
Oktoberfest Downtown Redwood City 2026
It’s time to raise your steins for Redwood City’s biggest fall tradition! Oktoberfest Downtown Redwood City returns with authentic German music, delicious food, lively entertainment, and plenty of reasons to gather with family and friends.
Bring your crew, grab your drink of choice, and join in ...
Saturday, September 19
Flower Piano 2026: 12 Hidden Pianos in Golden Gate Park (Sept. 10-20)
One of the most unique interactive music festivals in the Bay Area is back! Flower Piano returns for its 11th year with 11 days of music, 12 pianos, and 130 performances in the Botanical Garden, plus plenty of open play opportunities, family-friendly activities, and more ...
SF’s 2026 “Glen Park Night Market” (June-Sept.)
Saturday, September 19 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Kern Street & Diamond Street
Join us for an evening under the stars at the Glen Park Night Market — a vibrant community celebration of art, music, and small businesses. Browse booths from local artists and makers, enjoy live music and DJ sets, grab bites from neighborhood favorites, visit with ...
The Wardrobe Project Flea at Rockridge BART
Saturday, September 19 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Rockridge BART
A monthly vintage & makers market hosted by Oakland vintage shop The Wardrobe Project (located 1.5 blocks down college ave). Every 3rd Saturday explore an incredible array of vintage clothing, accessories, furniture, home decor, jewelry, records and more as well as creations & handmade goods ...
Lafayette Art & Wine Festival 2026 (Sept. 19-20)
The Lafayette Art & Wine Festival is Saturday, September 19, 10am-7pm and Sunday, September 20, 10am-6pm in Downtown Lafayette along Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette Circle and La Fiesta Square and will feature the beautiful downtown, local artists, local food and drink and local entertainment on ...
SF’s Muni Heritage Weekend 2026: Ride Rare Historic Vehicles (Sept. 19-20)
Step aboard San Francisco’s transit history at Muni Heritage Weekend, a two-day celebration featuring rare vintage streetcars, buses and cable cars, free rides, interactive exhibits, family activities and more at the San Francisco Railway Museum and Don Chee Way Plaza. San Francisco’s iconic transit system ...
“Access to Adventure Day” Festival at Presidio Tunnel Tops (SF)
Saturday, September 19 – 11:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Tunnel Tops (Presidio)
Come out to Crissy Field Center at Presidio Tunnel Tops on Saturday September 19th from 11am-3pm for a day of learning about inclusive recreation and after-school and summer programs available in San Francisco. This is also a chance to connect with other families and staff from Support for Families and SF Recreation and Park’s Therapeutic ...
South San José Village Fest 2026
Saturday, September 19 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Village Oaks Shopping Center
Village Fest is the premier family‑friendly street festival celebrating the vibrancy and diversity of South San José’s District 2! Join us as we showcase neighborhood treasures, local ingenuity, and the amazing community spirit that makes South San José shine. This free event brings families together, ...
SF’s Chinatown “Autumn Moon Festival”: Parade, K-Pop Dance Contest & Lion Dancing
Saturday, September 19 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Chinatown
Get ready for the 36th Annual San Francisco Chinatown Autumn Moon Festival, returning to Chinatown on Saturday, September 19, and Sunday, September 20, 2026, from 11am to 5pm. The free two-day celebration takes over Grant Avenue between California and Broadway, with food vendors, mooncakes, kids ...
Pride in Martinez Festival (2026)
Saturday, September 19 – 11:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Waterfront Park, Martinez
A family-friendly event with live entertainment, vendors, community agencies, food and drinks, and a kids’ area. We look forward to celebrating with you in 2026!
2026 San Francisco Greek Festival (Sept. 18-20)
Saturday, September 19 – 11:00 am - Ends at 10:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Annunciation Cathedral
The 75th Annual San Francisco Greek Food Festival, “A Journey of Greek Culture,” returns to the Mission District September 18-20, 2026, bringing three days of homemade Greek food, traditional dancing, live music, and community celebration to Annunciation Cathedral. Come hungry for Greek favorites including gemista, ...
South San Francisco’s “Festa Italiana” 2026 Festival
Saturday, September 19 – 11:45 am - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Orange Memorial Park
Festa Italiana – South San Francisco 2026 takes place at Orange Memorial Park and features Italian music, food, vendors, and dancers. Highlights include a car show, the annual Bordi Memorial Bocce Tournament, live performances such as Perry Sings Sinatra, Rudy Colombini and the Unauthorized Rolling ...
Oktoberfest 2026 Keg Tapping & Party (San Francisco Brewing Co.)
Celebrate Oktoberfest 2026 at San Francisco Brewing Co. with a keg tapping party featuring traditional German food, German-style beers, and live music by Big Lou’s Polka Party. Enjoy a Bavarian-inspired menu, costume contest, pretzel eating contest, and more. Free admission with RSVP; seating is first ...
San Francisco Armenian Food Festival 2026 (Sept. 18-20)
Celebrate 69 years of Armenian culture at the SF Armenian Food Festival, featuring authentic Armenian cuisine, live music, folk dancing, artisan booths, kids zone, and cultural performances. Hosted at 825 Brotherhood Way, the event spans three days with $5 admission on Friday and Saturday (children ...
SF’s “Autumn Abundance” Well-Being Fair 2026 (The Castro)
Saturday, September 19 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: See ticket page | Harvey Milk Center for the Arts
Autumn Abundance SF Well-being Fair 2026 at Harvey Milk Center for the Arts brings together teachers, therapists, artists, and healers for a day of classes, discussions, and interactive experiences focused on holistic health and community connection. The event features opportunities to meet local practitioners, participate ...
Free “Culture on Ocean” Block Party (SF)
One afternoon. One block. A whole lot of culture—live performances, art, food, music, dancing & family-friendly fun on Ocean Ave.
Culture on Ocean is taking over Granada Avenue for an afternoon of music, dance, art, food, and neighborhood fun!
Join us on Saturday, September 19 from 12–2 PM on Granada ...
Fern Alley Music Series: Lower Polk Social
Experience the Fern Alley Music Series: Lower Polk Social a neighborhood gathering in the heart of Lower Polk. Spend the afternoon exploring local artists, makers, and connecting with the community It’s a relaxed, welcoming space to meet up with friends, discover something new, and experience ...
Thrift Fest at Alameda County Fairgrounds (125+ Vendor Booths)
Step into vintage vibes at Thrift Fest! With 125+ vendor booths, you can wander through racks of retro fashion, discover jewelry that’s truly unique, snag standout accessories, browse cool home goods, and stumble on art you didn’t even know you needed.
The soundtrack? A curated music ...
Sausalito’s 47th Annual Chili Cook-Off
Sausalito’s 47th Annual Chili Cook-Off and Hot Pepper Eating Contest.
Native Boogie and Beats at Lincoln Park (Alameda)
Powwow Dancing and Drumming at Lincoln Park (1450 High St., Alameda)
Grab your chairs and blankets, pack a picnic lunch and head outdoors to celebrate the diverse cultural traditions of our community with music and dance from around the globe at Rhythmix in the Parks.
Feel the ...
Rancho Days Fiesta (Pacifica)
Saturday, September 19 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Sanchez Adobe
Rancho Day Fiesta: FREE Event
On Saturday September 19 from 12 – 4 p.m., the San Mateo County Historical Association’s docents at the Sánchez Adobe present their annual Rancho Day Fiesta, a FREE family activity day. The Adobe is located at 1000 Linda Mar Boulevard in ...
TideFest 2026: Free Live Music + Art Walk on Taraval (Ocean Beach)
Presented by The Riptide, TideFest is a festival featuring live music, an art walk with local food & drink vendors on Taraval St @ The Lower Great Highway. The free event takes place on Saturday September 19th.
SF’s 45th Anniversay Lowrider Parade & Hop Competition (Mission)
Saturday, September 19 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Mission Street Between Cesar Chavez And 17th
San Francisco Lowrider Council celebrates its 45th anniversary with a Lowrider Parade, car show, and hopping competition on Mission Street in SF. The event takes place outdoors and is free to attend. Registration for parade and hop competitions is available on the official website.
Original Event ...
Free TideFest 2026: Outdoor Music + Art Festival by Ocean Beach (SF)
TideFest is a free new music festival just steps from Ocean Beach, bringing together live music, art, food, and community for an unforgettable day on San Francisco’s west side.
Presented by The Riptide, organized by ArtyHood, and supported by Live Music Society’s Music in Action grant ...
2026 Bay Area Aloha Bazaar: Free Tiki Market (Trader Vic’s Emeryville)
Saturday, September 19 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Trader Vic's Emeryville
The Bay Area Aloha Bazaar at Trader Vic’s Emeryville offers a free, island-inspired outdoor market experience with tropical tiki vibes, unique craft vendors, music, and food for purchase. The event is adjacent to the California Rum Festival but does not include access to the festival ...
Free Shakespeare in the Park 2026 at SF’s Sue Bierman Park (Sept. 19-27)
Saturday, September 19 – 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 ...
“Let’s Glow” BART Anime Festival (Warm Springs / South Fremont)
BART’s Let’s Glow! BART Anime Festival returns to Warm Springs/South Fremont Station for a celebration of anime, art, music, cosplay and transit fandom. This year’s free festival will be bigger and better than ever, following a huge turnout of more than 4,000 attendees last year!
The festival celebrates the ...
EBPCO Fest: Bay Area Photo Night + Raffle (Oakland)
Saturday, September 19 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm |
Cost: $20 | Shershow Studios
EBPCO Fest is the ultimate celebration for Bay Area photographers — an amazing night of art and community! Mix and mingle with fellow photographers, workshop instructors, gallery owners, sponsors, local photo businesses, local artists, and more. There’ll be tasty food & drink, beautiful artwork, and ...
Sunday, September 20
Flower Piano 2026: 12 Hidden Pianos in Golden Gate Park (Final Day)
One of the most unique interactive music festivals in the Bay Area is back! Flower Piano returns for its 11th year with 11 days of music, 12 pianos, and 130 performances in the Botanical Garden, plus plenty of open play opportunities, family-friendly activities, and more ...
Blues, Brews & BBQ (Alameda)
Join us for a celebration of world-class Blues musicians, a myriad of local craft breweries, and smoking BBQ vendors.
Celebrate the 9th Annual Blues, Brews & BBQ on Sunday, Sept. 20, from noon to 6 p.m. at Washington Park (740 Central Ave.) in Alameda. Presented by ...
35th Annual Fiesta on the Hill (Bernal Heights)
Sunday, September 20 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Bernal Heights Neighborhood Center
Celebrate community, culture, and connection at the 35th Annual Fiesta on the Hill on Cortland Avenue in Bernal Heights.
Celebrate 35 years of community, culture, and connection at the 35th Annual Fiesta on the Hill, presented by the Bernal Heights Neighborhood Center. As BHNC approaches 50 ...
SF’s Muni Heritage Weekend 2026: Ride Rare Historic Vehicles (Sept. 19-20)
Step aboard San Francisco’s transit history at Muni Heritage Weekend, a two-day celebration featuring rare vintage streetcars, buses and cable cars, free rides, interactive exhibits, family activities and more at the San Francisco Railway Museum and Don Chee Way Plaza. San Francisco’s iconic transit system ...
2026 San Francisco Greek Festival (Sept. 18-20)
Sunday, September 20 – 11:00 am - Ends at 7:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Annunciation Cathedral
The 75th Annual San Francisco Greek Food Festival, “A Journey of Greek Culture,” returns to the Mission District September 18-20, 2026, bringing three days of homemade Greek food, traditional dancing, live music, and community celebration to Annunciation Cathedral. Come hungry for Greek favorites including gemista, ...
SF’s Chinatown “Autumn Moon Festival”: Dumpling Contest & White Crane Dragon Parade
Sunday, September 20 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Chinatown
Get ready for the 36th Annual San Francisco Chinatown Autumn Moon Festival, returning to Chinatown on Saturday, September 19, and Sunday, September 20, 2026, from 11am to 5pm. The free two-day celebration takes over Grant Avenue between California and Broadway, with food vendors, mooncakes, kids ...
Berkeley Jam 2026: Free Juggling & Circus Arts Festival (Willard Park)
Sunday, September 20 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Willard Park
The 2026 Berkeley Jam is a free, all-ages juggling and circus arts festival held at Willard Park in Berkeley. The event features workshops, skill shares, open jams, games, and a homemade jam tasting contest. Attendees of all skill levels are invited to participate in juggling, ...
47th Annual Haight Ashbury Street Fair 2026
Sunday, September 20 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Haight Ashbury
The annual Haight Ashbury Street Fair brings thousands of people to Haight Street between Stanyan and Masonic to shop over 200 outdoor vendors including food, green businesses, local artists, clothing, crafts, non-profits and more.
2026 Haight Ashbury Street Fair
Sunday, September 20, 2026 | 11 am to 5:30 ...
SF’s 2026 “Comedy Day” Festival in the Park w/ 50+ Comics (Golden Gate Park)
Sunday, September 20 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Robin Williams Meadow (Sharon Meadow)
San Francisco’s original, longest-running, free, outdoor comedy concert in the world, Comedy Day in the Park is back to celebrate its 45th anniversary.
If you like lounging in the park, laughing your ass off, then Comedy Day might be the best way for you to spend a ...
San Francisco Armenian Food Festival 2026 (Sept. 18-20)
Celebrate 69 years of Armenian culture at the SF Armenian Food Festival, featuring authentic Armenian cuisine, live music, folk dancing, artisan booths, kids zone, and cultural performances. Hosted at 825 Brotherhood Way, the event spans three days with $5 admission on Friday and Saturday (children ...
Free Shakespeare in the Park 2026 at SF’s Sue Bierman Park (Sept. 19-27)
Sunday, September 20 – 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 ...
Jazz on the Bay Festival (Treasure Island)
Jazz on the Bay – Waterfront Jazz Festival Live at Gold Bar
In collaboration with West Coast Makers
Jazz. Funk. Soul. Rhythm. On the Bay.
Lineup
Outdoor Stage
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Thursday, September 24
“SOMA Nights” 2026: Neighborhood Block Party + Night Market (SF)
Thursday, September 24 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Folsom St. (between 6th-12th)
SOMA Nights returns in 2026, bringing a monthly street party to San Francisco’s Folsom Street (6th–12th) on the fourth Thursday of each month, from April 23 through September 24, 2026. This free, high-energy event spotlights the neighborhood’s creative spirit with local food, pop-up vendors, art, ...Monthly
Friday, September 25
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 ...
Saturday, September 26
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 ...
“Corgi Con” Bay Area 2026 at Alameda County Fairgrounds
Get ready for a day of stubby legs, fluffy butts, and serious Corgi competition at Corgi Con, the annual celebration of all things Corgi. Bring your Corgi, your “incorgnito” pup, or just yourself to watch the fluff-filled festivities.
The day’s highlights include Mickey’s Derby, home of ...
2026 Bay Area “Chuseok” Korean Harvest Festival (The Presidio)
The Bay Area Chuseok Festival, hosted by Korean Center, Inc., returns to the Presidio for its 8th annual celebration of Korean culture, community, and tradition. The free festival honors Chuseok, Korea’s harvest holiday, bringing thousands of people together for a day of cultural connection, Korean ...
5th Annual Art & Lit Fest (Serramonte Center)
Saturday, September 26 – 11:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Serramonte Center
Join us for the 5th Annual Art & Lit Fest, hosted by Daly City Public Library Associates and Serramonte Center and emceed by Freska from 96.5KOIT and 102.9KBLX and DJ Ajax from Ultra Entertainment!
This free event will showcase local artists and encourage the cultural rise ...
September Arts & Culture Fest w/ Live Mural Painting (Downtown San Mateo)
Saturday, September 26 – 11:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Downtown San Mateo
Join us in the heart of Downtown San Mateo for a fun day-long celebration of art, music, dance, poetry, food, and culture! From live bands and dazzling cultural performances to interactive kids’ activities, LIVE mural painting competitions, artists selling original handcrafted artworks, and poetry open ...
$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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
“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 ...
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 ...
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
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 ...
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 ...
Game Market West 2026: Shop + Play 35+ New Indie Games Free (San Jose)
Game Market West is a tabletop game market where independent designers show off and sell their newest tabletop games. Featuring 35+ designers and specialty vendors, this is one of the biggest indie game markets in the country! We were also on ABC7 News.
Free and open to the ...
Cole Valley Fair
Back for its 23rd year, the Cole Valley Fair is a beloved neighborhood tradition that brings together an eclectic mix of arts, crafts, and community in the heart of Cole Valley.
Join us for this milestone celebration, where over 90 vendors will fill the streets with beautiful local ...
San Francisco’s 2026 Folsom Street Fair (SoMa)
The 43rd Annual Folsom Street Fair, a true only in San Francisco original, typically covers over 13 city blocks filled with 250,000+ people in their most outrageous leather, rubber, and fetish attire, enjoying the world’s largest leather fair.
Typically there’s a full queer wrestle stage, a ...
SF’s “German Day” Festival in Golden Gate Park (2026)
Save the Date – SF German Day 2026!
Mark your calendars for Sunday, September 27, 2026, as we celebrate SF German Day in beautiful Golden Gate Park!
Join us for a day of German culture, music, food, dance, beer, family activities, and community as we ...
$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 ...
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.
Original Event Description:
_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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
Tuesday, September 29
SF’s Noe Valley Night Market 2026
Tuesday, September 29 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Noe Valley Town Square
Come out for the Noe Valley Night Market from 5–8pm at the Noe Valley Town Square for a cozy evening of live music, local retail and food vendors, and family-friendly fun. Gather with neighbors, support small businesses, and enjoy a music-filled evening out with the ...Monthly
Thursday, October 1
SF’s Free DFT Monthly Block Party: “Downtown First Thursdays” (2026)
Downtown First Thursdays is back in 2026 for a full year of street parties in 2026, starting Jan 1, 2026, with a New Year’s Day Edition and returning every first Thursday with a new downtown block party. DJs – Live Performances – Dancing – Drag ...Monthly
Friday, October 2
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2026 in Golden Gate Park (Oct. 2-4)
Friday, October 2 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Hellman Hollow
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass is one of the largest, free-est and beloved music festivals in the country. Be one of over 750,000 attendees over the three-day musical extravaganza in beautiful Golden Gate Park. Save the date as Hardly Strictly Bluegrass makes its return for 2026. Full ...
Pleasant Hill Night Market: Food, Music & Performances
Friday, October 2 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Chilpancingo Park
Pleasant Hill Night Market Will Return in May 2026 After a successful first season, the Night Market will be back in May 2026 with food, music, merchandise, activities and more! Visit Pleasant Hill California for more info. After getting so much love and support from ...
100 Years of OLA: Eras Tour Fun Faire w/ Food, Rides (Burlingame)
Join us for a very special Fun Faire as we celebrate 100 years of OLA.
This year’s theme: the OLA Eras Tour!
Friday, October 2 | 6pm–10pm
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Saturday, October 3
African Arts Festival at Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026
Saturday, October 3 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
Sat, Oct 3 | 11:00am – 4:00pm
Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
Mission St. between 3rd & 4th Sts.
San Francisco, CA
FREE | RSVP
The 6th Annual African Arts Festival celebrates the glorious diversity and extraordinary creativity of the continent’s peoples. Co-presented by Duniya Dance and Drum Company and the Yerba ...
Free “Science in the Park” Fest: Launch at Water Rocket + Egg Drop Contest (Hayward)
Science in the Park is a biennial event hosted by Supervisor Elisa Márquez and created by the late Supervisor Richard Valle. It is an opportunity for the community to learn more about STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math), the environment, and health.
This free event includes ...
52nd Annual Oakland Black Cowboy Parade & Festival 2026 (DeFremery Park)
Saturday, October 3 – 10:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | deFremery Park
Celebrate the Oakland Black Cowboy Association’s 52nd Annual Parade & Festival at DeFremery Park in Oakland. This free, family-friendly event features a parade, live entertainment, line dancing, youth activities, pony rides, food vendors, and community resources. The festival begins at 10am and runs until 6pm, ...
28th Annual Bay Area Anarchist Book Fair (Oakland)
Saturday, October 3 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | The Humanist Hall
The Bay 28th Annual Bay Area Anarchist Book Fair brings together dozens of publishers, micro-presses, and community organizations for a day of book and information tables, workshops, panel discussions and skill sharing
This year we ponder the Analog: In an age of mass collapse and rising ...
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2026 in Golden Gate Park (Oct. 2-4)
Saturday, October 3 – 11:00 am - Ends at 7:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Hellman Hollow
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass is one of the largest, free-est and beloved music festivals in the country. Be one of over 750,000 attendees over the three-day musical extravaganza in beautiful Golden Gate Park. Save the date as Hardly Strictly Bluegrass makes its return for 2026. Full ...
6th Annual African Arts Festival (Yerba Buena Gardens)
The 6th Annual African Arts Festival celebrates the glorious diversity and extraordinary creativity of the continent’s peoples. Co-presented by Duniya Dance and Drum Company and the Yerba Buena Gardens Festival, it’s a family-friendly celebration of live music and dance featuring Bay Area ensembles representing different regions of ...
35th Annual Hoes Down Harvest Festival (Road Trip)
Join us for the 35th Annual Hoes Down Harvest Festival on October 3, 2026 at Full Belly Farm- for one of Northern California’s most beloved farm festivals.
For 35 years, Hoes Down has brought together families, farmers, food lovers, and changemakers for a joyful day of ...
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.
Original Event Description:
_Save the date ...
“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 ...
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
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 ...
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. Full ...
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 ...
Tuesday, October 6
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 ...
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: 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 ...
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 ...
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., ...
Weekend Sessions w/ Follow the Music (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026)
Saturday, October 10 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
Sat, Oct 10 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
Mission St. between 3rd & 4th Sts.
San Francisco, CA
FREE | RSVP
Since launching in 2023 Follow the Music has been at the forefront of a rising movement promoting arts education around the Bay Area. The nonprofit organization introduces ...
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 ...
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 ...
