San Francisco October Festivals & Street Fairs
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San Francisco October Festivals & Street Fairs
Here's a complete list of a big month of free fairs and festivals in San Francisco.
14 Fun Things to Do This Weekend (September 22-24) in San Francisco + Bay Area
Weekend Events Guide
14 Fun Things to Do This Weekend (September 22-24) in San Francisco + Bay Area
Savor summer at a free Russian River beach party, enjoy a free glow-in-the-dark silent disco, see vintage muni buses (just one weekend a year), take to the streets of Chinatown for a festive Autumn street fair & more!
SF's Massive New Rooftop Restaurant Above Union Square Opens in October
Brand New, Eat & Drink, Outdoor Dining, San Francisco
SF's Massive New Rooftop Restaurant Above Union Square Opens in October
Chotto Matte's Nikkei-style restaurant is coming to SF with a 3,900 sqft wraparound terrace, open-air dining and sweeping views

Sunday, September 24

“Bar Iris” Anniversary Block Party in SF (Polk/Union)
Sunday, September 24 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Bar Iris
"Bar Iris" Anniversary Block Party in SF (Polk/Union)
Iris Block Party is BACK!! Join us Sunday 9.24 for another epic Bar Iris block party to celebrate our second anniversary! Stop by noon and 9 pm for delicious Bar Iris drinks, yakitori grill eats, and Japanese shave ice by our sister restaurant Nisei, along with ...
FREE: Oakland “HellaSecret” Comedy Show (Sunday)
FREE: Oakland "HellaSecret" Comedy Show (Sunday)

Get ready for our “HellaSecret” speakeasy comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up (and socially distant) live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a venue and you’ll get an email with the secret location. This HellaSecret comedy show ...

’90s Simpsons Trivia Night & Watch Party | Mission Dist.
Sunday, September 24 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The Knockout
'90s Simpsons Trivia Night & Watch Party | Mission Dist.

Love The Simpsons? Know The Simpsons like the back of your hand? Then join in ’90s Simpsons Trivia Night at The Knockout in the Mission District from 6-9 pm, every fourth Sunday of the month. Watch some ’90s Simpsons and answer some trivia if you ...Monthly

Free Tix: Mission Cannabis Club Comedy Show + BOGO Deals (2023)
Sunday, September 24 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
| Mission Cannabis Club
Free Tix: Mission Cannabis Club Comedy Show + BOGO Deals (2023)

Spend Sunday night getting high (and laughing) with us. San Francisco’s Mission Cannabis Club features a beautiful lounge that is safe and clean for people to consume cannabis flower, prerolls, vapes, and edibles. Consume in comfort and sink into their dreamy leather booths or find ...Every Sunday

Monday, September 25

Alameda Honey Harvest (2023)
Monday, September 25 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Alameda Natural Grocery
Alameda Honey Harvest (2023)
It’s honey harvest time! Come by and let the sweet aroma of warm fresh honey lure you in. Taste the rich, sweet flavor of fresh-from-the-hive honeycomb, and learn anything you ever wanted to know about honey bees at our Autumn Honey Harvest. Your Alameda bees have been ...
SF’s Oktoberfest Coaster Design Contest (Sept. 25-Oct. 1)
Monday, September 25 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Willkommen
SF's Oktoberfest Coaster Design Contest (Sept. 25-Oct. 1)
Running from September 25th through October 1st, with weekly winners/prizes, this contest gives you multiple chances to shine! Create unique coaster designs inspired by the joy and traditions of Oktoberfest. Prizes: Weekly Prize: Each week, the best coaster design will win an exciting Black Hammer grab bag, filled ...
1/2 Off Oysters + Monday Night HellaFunny Comedy Show (Oakland)
1/2 Off Oysters + Monday Night HellaFunny Comedy Show (Oakland)

Spend your Monday nights with hella great 1/2 off oyster deals, champagne specials, craft cocktails, an award-winning dinner menu (w/ tons of vegan options) and a special Monday Night HellaFunny comedy show! This show takes place in a hidden speakeasy bar in the back of Copper Spoon in Oakland ...Every Monday

FREE TIX: SF’s Dirty Joke Night at a Legendary Strip Club (North Beach)
Monday, September 25 – 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with code FUNCHEAP (limited tickets)
| Condor Club
FREE TIX: SF's Dirty Joke Night at a Legendary Strip Club (North Beach)

The legendary Condor in North Beach turns into a pop-up comedy club on Monday nights. Instead of topless dancers, you’ll hear real dirty jokes by real dirty comedians and some of SF’s top local comics every weekend with credits like Cobbs, Punchline, SF Sketchfest, Comedy Central Clusterfest, Outside ...Every Monday

Tuesday, September 26

Win Tix: The 1975 “Still … At Their Very Best” North America Tour (2023)
Tuesday, September 26 – 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*WIN
| Golden 1 Center

English pop rock band, The 1975 comes to Sacramento and San Jose this fall for their “Still … At Their Very Best” North America Tour! The 1975 was formed in 2002 consisting of Matty Healy, Adam Hann, Ross MacDonald, and George Daniel. The band has ...

FREE TIX: HellaFunny’s Brand New North Beach Comedy Blast (Opening Night)
Tuesday, September 26 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with code FUNCHEAP (limited tickets)
| Tope Lounge
FREE TIX: HellaFunny's Brand New North Beach Comedy Blast (Opening Night)

After a two-month remodel, Tope Lounge in North Beach has finally reopened and is kicking off with a brand new HellaFunny comedy night on Tuesdays w/ $2 off all specialty cocktails and wine plus a great lineup of comics who you’ll regularly see at Cobbs, Punchline, SF Sketchfest and ...Every Tuesday

SF’s Iconic Punchline Comedy Club: Secret Guest List (Sept. 26)
SF’s Iconic Punchline Comedy Club: Secret Guest List (Sept. 26)

Get ready for an awesome night of comedy at SF’s iconic Punchline Comedy Club. And you can get on our secret guest list. Secret Guest List: Punchline Free Comedy Nights Punchline Comedy Club, 444 Battery., SF FREE with RSVP (otherwise tickets are $18/$20). – Must ...

$6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose
Tuesday, September 26 – 8:30 pm | Cost: $6*
*$6 for adults on Tuesday nights. Kids are $2
| Solano 2 Drive In
$6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose

One of the most socially-distant ways to have fun, The West Wind Drive-In theaters in both San Jose and Concord are open for good old-fashioned drive-in movie fun. West Wind Drive In Locations Solano Drive-In – 1611 Solano Way, Concord Capitol Drive-In – 3630 Hillcap ...Every Tuesday

Wednesday, September 27

“Pay What You Can” Wednesday at SF’s Museum of Craft and Design
Wednesday, September 27 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Pay What You Can. Visitors are welcome to pay what they can every Wednesday
| Museum of Craft and Design
"Pay What You Can" Wednesday at SF's Museum of Craft and Design

There’s no better time to visit the Museum of Craft and Design than on Pay What You Can Wednesday. MCD’s Pay What You Can Wednesday initiative strives to keep art accessible to all by giving visitors the opportunity to experience the latest exhibitions for whatever ...Every Wednesday

“Visit Concord” Tourism Luncheon
"Visit Concord" Tourism Luncheon
Visit Concord invites you to our Tourism Luncheon & Recognition Ceremony on Wednesday, September 27 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Gratitude Coffee Bar. Join us in celebrating the success of tourism in Concord! Enjoy lunch, hear insights from tourism professionals, and enjoy the ambiance ...
Castro Farmers’ Market 2023 (Every Wednesday)
Wednesday, September 27 – 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Castro Farmers' Market
Castro Farmers' Market 2023 (Every Wednesday)

Welcome back your favorite farmers to the corner of Market and Noe Streets as they offer their amazing citrus, tasty root vegetables, honey, flowers, baked goods, and beautiful leafy greens.  Castro Farmers’ Market Every Wed., April 5 – November 15, 2023 | 3p-7p Castro Farmer’s ...Every Wednesday

Comedy & Wings Night + “Wing Wednesday” $10 Specials (Oakland)
Comedy & Wings Night + "Wing Wednesday" $10 Specials (Oakland)

Spend your Wednesday nights with hella great Wing Wednesday specials, craft cocktails, an award-winning dinner menu (w/ tons of vegan options), plus Guatemalan Tamales are back and a special Wednesday Night HellaFunny comedy show! This show takes place in a hidden speakeasy bar in the back of ...Every Wednesday

Cardi Spelling Bee-Adult Spelling Bee (Oakland)
Wednesday, September 27 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to watch, $10 to compete
| Baba's House
Cardi Spelling Bee-Adult Spelling Bee (Oakland)
What’s the language of origin for Bodak Yellow? Can you use okauuuuuuuur in a sentence? Join us at Baba’s House for an adult spelling bee that’s dripping in finesse. It’s $10 to compete, and your entry fee goes $50 pot to the winner! Other competitors will ...
40% Off Tix to the Stirring World Premiere of “Before the Sword” in SF
40% Off Tix to the Stirring World Premiere of "Before the Sword" in SF

A legend begins at New Conservatory Theatre Center with the stirring world premiere of Andrew Alty’s drama “Before the Sword” playing Sept. 15 – Oct. 15. “Before the Sword” World Premiere by Andrew Alty Sept. 15 – Oct. 15, 2023 New Conservatory Theatre Center, 25 ...

$59 Tix: “Unscripted” San Francisco 49ers Live at the Curran Theater (SF)
$59 Tix: "Unscripted" San Francisco 49ers Live at the Curran Theater (SF)
Join us for one-night-only featuring San Francisco 49ers legends Harris Barton, Dwight Hicks, Brent Jones, Ronnie Lott & Steve Young, in conversation with Olympic Gold Medalist and faithful 49er fan, Kristi Yamaguchi. Unscripted: The San Francisco 49ers Wednesday, September 27, 2023 | 7:30pm Curran Theater, 445 Geary St., ...
“HellaSecret” SF Outdoor Comedy Night & Secret Beer Garden (Marina)
Wednesday, September 27 – 8:00 pm | Cost: $10*
*Get $5 off Tickets - Early Bird tickets $10 adv w/ code FUNCHEAP (otherwise $15-20).There is a two drink minimum
| Secret Beer Garden in The Marina/Cow Hollow
"HellaSecret" SF Outdoor Comedy Night & Secret Beer Garden (Marina)

We’ve got a new covered secret beer garden to introduce you to for HellaSecret – a new series of pop-up live outdoor comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a venue and you’ll get an email with the secret location. This ...Every Wednesday

6th Annual “Toolapalooza” Tool Show, Belt Sander Drag Races + Free Hot Dogs (SF)
6th Annual "Toolapalooza" Tool Show, Belt Sander Drag Races + Free Hot Dogs (SF)
Enjoy Center Hardware’s 6th annual power tool show with over 20 vendors on-site demoing their tool lines and much more. Free hot dogs, swag, and prizes to be won. Free ice cream from Mister Softee with an in-store purchase from 11-3. 3003 Third St. @ 26th ...
Asian Art Museum’s $10 Thursday Nights (SF)
Asian Art Museum's $10 Thursday Nights (SF)

Looking for a great date night on the cheap? The Asian Art Museum is open until 8 pm on Thursdays and general admission is just $10 (that’s half-off). Plus Special exhibitions are now included with general admission tickets! You can spend an evening in their ...Every Thursday

“Whiskey & Wisdom” What the Economy Has in Store for SF (Founders & CFOs)
Thursday, September 28 – 5:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but ​This event is for Founders and Finance Team Members. Must apply and be accepted
| Secret Location (Near Oracle Park)
"Whiskey & Wisdom" What the Economy Has in Store for SF (Founders & CFOs)
​Join us for an extraordinary evening that combines the best of two worlds: the art of whiskey tasting and the science of economics. Start the night with a curated whiskey tasting session, where experts will guide you through the subtleties of various blends. Following this sensory ...
FREE: “Thirsty Thursday” Oakland Comedy Night w/ All-Night $5 Drink Specials
FREE: "Thirsty Thursday" Oakland Comedy Night w/ All-Night $5 Drink Specials

Get ready for our “HellaSecret” speakeasy comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up (and socially distant) live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a venue and you’ll get an email with the secret location. This HellaSecret comedy show ...

“Puff Puff Laugh” SF’s Cannabis Lounge Comedy Show
"Puff Puff Laugh" SF's Cannabis Lounge Comedy Show

Barbary Coast upholds a tradition of “higher” quality in San Francisco. For the first time ever, HellaFunny is taking over SF’s premier cannabis lounge, Barbary Coast, for a night of “Puff Puff Laugh.” That’s right… it’s the first comedy show in San Francisco where you can (legally ...Every Thursday

40% Off Tix: San Francisco Playhouse’s “Nollywood Dreams” (Sept. 28-Nov. 4)
40% Off Tix: San Francisco Playhouse's "Nollywood Dreams" (Sept. 28-Nov. 4)

By the late ’90s, the Nigerian film industry was churning out more movies than Hollywood.. In Jocelyn Bioh’s uproarious play, Nollywood Dreams, a would-be star looks for her big break. Aspiring ingenue Ayamma yearns for the glitz and glamor of movie stardom, landing an audition ...

Friday, September 29

“Pay-What-You-Can” Taco Day at SF’s Tato (Every Friday)
"Pay-What-You-Can" Taco Day at SF's Tato (Every Friday)

While many restaurants are struggling, San Francisco Mexican restaurant TATO wants to give back. They’re bringing back their “Taco Love” special which features a two taco plate with sides, and pay-what-you-can pricing. Pay-What-You-Can Taco Day Tato 4608 3rd St. (@ McKinnon) San Francisco (Bayview) Every ...Every Friday

2023 Hardly Strictly Bluegrass (Sept. 29 – Oct. 1) in Golden Gate Park
Friday, September 29 – 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Hellman Hollow
2023 Hardly Strictly Bluegrass (Sept. 29 - Oct. 1) in Golden Gate Park

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 2023. Highlights for 2023 include Jason ...

“Pier Party” at SF’s Fisherman’s Wharf: Free Summer Concert Series (July 14 – Sept. 30)
Friday, September 29 – 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Fisherman’s Wharf Crab Wheel Plaza
“Pier Party" at SF's Fisherman's Wharf: Free Summer Concert Series (July 14 - Sept. 30)

Are You Ready to Come Rock the Dock? Fisherman’s Wharf Presents “Pier Party at the Wharf” Summer Concert Series Get ready for the ultimate outdoor concert series! This summer, music enthusiasts can enjoy regular live music events at Pier Party at the Wharf. Experience an ...Every Friday