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Tuesday, October 6

SF’s Cartoon Art Museum’s “Pay What You Wish” Day (First Tuesdays)
Tuesday, October 6 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Pay What You Wish Day
| Cartoon Art Museum
SF's Cartoon Art Museum's "Pay What You Wish" Day (First Tuesdays)

Founded in 1984, the Cartoon Art Museum has something for everyone—from comic strips, comic books and anime to political cartoons, graphic novels and underground comix. People of all ages can view original cartoon art at exhibitions and screenings, produce their own comics and animation at ...Monthly

Wednesday, October 7

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

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

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

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

Thursday, October 8

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

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

Friday, October 9

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

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

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

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

Saturday, October 10

Aquarium of the Bay Fleet Week Watch Party
Saturday, October 10 – 11:30 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: $65 | Aquarium of the Bay
Aquarium of the Bay Fleet Week Watch Party
Celebrate Fleet Week on October 10, 2026 with spectacular views from Aquarium of the Bay’s private outdoor balconies overlooking the San Francisco Bay. Enjoy catered food and drinks, watch the air show* overhead, and explore the Aquarium throughout the day. Limited Capacity: Reserve your spot before ...
SF’s Fleet Fest 2026: Army Jazz Ensemble (Ghirardelli Square)
Saturday, October 10 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Ghirardelli Square
SF's Fleet Fest 2026: Army Jazz Ensemble (Ghirardelli Square)

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

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

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

SF’s Fleet Fest 2026: SW Brass Band (Fleet Fest)
Saturday, October 10 – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | SkyStar Observation Wheel
SF's Fleet Fest 2026: SW Brass Band (Fleet Fest)

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

Sunday, October 11

SF’s Annual Italian Heritage Festival & Parade 2026
Sunday, October 11 – 12:30 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Fisherman's Wharf
SF's Annual Italian Heritage Festival & Parade 2026
The San Francisco Italian Heritage Parade returns to the streets of San Francisco on Sunday, October 11, 2026, bringing Italian-American culture, music, performances, floats, and community groups to the streets of North Beach. The San Francisco Italian Heritage Parade is the longest continuously running Italian Heritage ...
SF’s Fleet Week 2026: Band of Golden West (Pier 39)
Sunday, October 11 – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Pier 39
SF's Fleet Week 2026: Band of Golden West (Pier 39)

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

Monday, October 12

Alcatraz’s Sunrise Gathering for Indigenous Peoples’ Day (2026)
Monday, October 12 – 4:15 am - Ends at 8:00 am | Cost: $12*
*Event is free, but boat tickets are $12 for adults. Free for children under 5.
| Alcatraz Island
Alcatraz's Sunrise Gathering for Indigenous Peoples' Day (2026)

The Indigenous Peoples’ Day Sunrise Gathering on October 12 and November 26, 2026 are organized by the International Indian Treaty Council commemorating the 1969-71 occupation of Alcatraz by the Indians of All Tribes. These are one-day events and not the standard Alcatraz Island tour; all ...

Tuesday, November 3

SF’s Cartoon Art Museum’s “Pay What You Wish” Day (First Tuesdays)
Tuesday, November 3 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Pay What You Wish Day
| Cartoon Art Museum
SF's Cartoon Art Museum's "Pay What You Wish" Day (First Tuesdays)

Founded in 1984, the Cartoon Art Museum has something for everyone—from comic strips, comic books and anime to political cartoons, graphic novels and underground comix. People of all ages can view original cartoon art at exhibitions and screenings, produce their own comics and animation at ...Monthly

Thursday, November 26

Alcatraz’s Thanksgiving Indigenous Peoples’ Sunrise Ceremony (2026)
Thursday, November 26 – 4:15 am - Ends at 8:00 am | Cost: $12*
*Event is free, but boat tickets are $12 for adults. Free for children under 5.
| Alcatraz Island
Alcatraz's Thanksgiving Indigenous Peoples' Sunrise Ceremony (2026)

The Indigenous Peoples’ Day Sunrise Gathering on October 12 and November 26, 2026 are organized by the International Indian Treaty Council commemorating the 1969-71 occupation of Alcatraz by the Indians of All Tribes. These are one-day events and not the standard Alcatraz Island tour; all ...