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Saturday, October 17
Filipino American International Book Festival (SF Main Library)
Oct. 17-18, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. both days Explore the richness and variety of Filipino diasporic literature this Filipino American History Month. The Filipino American International Book Festival (FilBookFest) returns in October for its 8th iteration, continuing its legacy as the largest Filipino American ...
4th Annual Indie Author Fest 2026 + Book Fair (Millbrae Public Library)
San Mateo County Libraries is excited to host our fourth annual Indie Author Fest, on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at the Millbrae Library, from 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM!
Come join us for an experience full of bookish and writerly fun, including:
A book fair
A presentation on ...
The Wardrobe Project Flea
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 ...
Free Community Health Fair – Free Health Screenings (San Leandro)
Join the Vietnamese American Community Center of the East Bay (VACCEB) for our Autumn Health Fair 2026, a free community event that promotes healthy living, health education, and access to care for East Bay families and seniors.
Free health screenings (indoors):
Bone density checks
Eye exams
Podiatry (foot care) ...
Off the Grid 2026 Treasure Island w/ Free Kites + Free Ferry Rides (Fall 2026)
Saturday, October 17 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | 695 Avenue of the Palms
through October 17 from 11 AM to 4 PM, Off the Grid returns to Treasure Island, bringing food trucks, music, and family-friendly activities to Cityside Park in San Francisco’s newest waterfront neighborhood. The spring series includes free kite flying, face painting, and plenty ...Every Saturday
We Run Bayview 5K 2026 – Charity Run
Lace up your shoes for the third annual We Run Bayview 5K on Saturday, October 17, 2026, a community-focused 5K organized by Young community Developers (YCD) celebrating movement, wellness, local businesses, and the Bayview-Hunters Point neighborhood.
The point-to-point race begins at Candlestick Point State Recreation Area ...
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. ...
“Brava” 40th Anniversary Celebration Block Party 2026 (Mission)
Saturday, October 17 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Brava Theater Center
Brava Theater Center hosts a free, family-friendly block party on 24th Street between Bryant and Hampshire celebrating 40 years of Brava!, 30 years of community ownership, and 100 years of the historic theater. The event includes live performances, film screenings, and art activations.
Original Event Description:
*We ...
Free 2026 Children’s Art Festival + Giant Installations & Free Lunch (Richmond)
Juntos Creamos / Together We Create: Community Art Festival & Exhibition Opening
Celebrate the power of young imagination at the 3rd Annual Juntos Creamos! Join Children’s Art Studio Richmond and the Richmond Museum of History & Culture for a FREE, family-friendly community festival featuring giant ...
Harmony & Historic Home Tour
Saturday, October 17 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: $55 | Carnegie Park
Livermore Harmony & Historic Home Tour
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Get your tickets to this amazing event and unique opportunity to tour 8 Historic Homes in Downtown Livermore.
Tickets& Information: http://www.lhg.org
San Francisco Photobook Fair
San Francisco Photobook Fair
Saturday, October 17 & Sunday, October 18, 2026 · 11am–5pm both days
Harvey Milk Photo Center · 50 Scott St, San Francisco · Free
The San Francisco Photobook Fair returns for its second year with 40+ publishers, artists, and independent presses from ...
14th Annual “Bayview In Motion” Health Fest (SF)
Saturday, October 17 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Southeast Community Center
The Southeast Community Center Presents: The 14th Annual District 10 Health Fest: Bayview in Motion! Saturday, October 17, 11AM – 4PM.
This dynamic, community-centered wellness celebration merges movement, prevention, sustainability and neighborhood pride into one exciting festival at the SECC featuring health screenings and education, entertainment ...
Autumn Art Market (Berkeley)
Saturday, October 17 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Tannery Art Studio
Autumn Art Market at the Berkeley Tannery
Saturday, October 17, 11-5pm
710 Gilman Street at 4th Street
15+ Artists
Musical performance by Grizzly Peak
Tacos provided by Sexy Queso
Filipino American Int’l Book Festival 2026 at SF Main Library (Oct. 17-18)
Saturday, October 17 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:15 pm |
Cost: FREE | San Francisco Main Public Library
The Filipino American International Book Festival (FilBookFest), presented in partnership with San Francisco Public Library, returns SFPL’s Main Library for its 8th iteration, continuing its legacy as the largest Filipino American literary festival in the U.S. This year’s theme, “SANGGALAN: Stories that propel us, stories ...
$30 All-Day Pass: SF’s “International Vampire Film Fest” at Balboa Theater (2026)
The International Vampire Film Fest at The Balboa presents seven vampire films from Mexico, Sweden, Iran, France, England, Italy, and Japan, running from El Vampiro (1957) through Lake of Dracula (1971). Single-show tickets and full-day passes are available. The event also includes vintage Halloween, kitsch, ...
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