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Saturday, October 17
“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.
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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. ...
“Science@Cal”: Renowned Scientist Lecture | UC Berkeley
Saturday, October 17 – 11:00 am - Ends at 12:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Mulford Hall (UC Berkeley)
Science@Cal is proud to present a series of free public science lectures on the third Saturday of every month. These talks are given by renowned UC Berkeley scientists and aimed at general audiences. Talks take place on the UC Berkeley campus at 11 am. Doors ...Monthly
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
SF’s Free Panhandle Sandwich Potluck + Zine Party (Fall 2026)
Friends & Neighbors hosts a free sandwich potluck and zine-making gathering in the Panhandle to celebrate the release of Inner Outer, a zine about San Francisco parks. Bring a prepared sandwich ingredient, sides or drinks to share, make a sandwich with neighbors, and create a ...
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.
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Golden Gate Park “The Whale’s Tail” Beer/Wine Garden + Live Music (Summer 2026)
The Whale’s Tale is a seasonal, open-air destination for live music, food and drinks, community programming and relaxing afternoons. Open Saturdays and Sundays and select holidays beginning Memorial Day weekend, the Whale’s Tail features a rotating lineup of musical acts throughout the season, weekly free ...Every Saturday
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 free, family-friendly celebration of art, community, and 40 years of Brava!
Live performances • Film Screenings • Art ...
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 ...
T-Pain w/ Ari Lennox Outdoor Concert (Golden Gate Park)
Grammy Award-winning artist T-Pain headlines an all-ages outdoor concert at Robin Williams Meadow in Golden Gate Park. R&B singer-songwriter Ari Lennox opens, with DJs Lady Ryan, Shellheart and BBCAROLZ also on the lineup. The concert is presented in partnership with R&B and Ribs, NPU Live ...
District 8 Castro Family Summit
This is Your City. This is Your Voice. This is Your Future. Share your story about growing up and raising your family in San Francisco.
Every family has a story. Every voice matters. Please share yours.
Join us for the District 8 Castro Family Summit! The This Is ...
Jack O’ London Square’s 2026 “Pup Crawl”: Halloween Bar Crawl (Oakland)
The Jack O’ London Pup Crawl is a Halloween-themed, dog-friendly bar and restaurant crawl in Oakland’s Jack London District. The free RSVP event includes Halloween decorations, food and drink specials, participating dog-friendly businesses, and costumes for people and pets; donations to Oakland Animal Services are ...
Hayward’s Halloween-Themed 2026 Night Market
Saturday, October 17 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | St. Rose Hospital
The Hayward Night Market returns to St. Rose Hospital for a free Halloween-themed market featuring food and goods from local vendors, live music, giveaways, and family activities.
Original Event Description:
_The Hayward Night Market is back this year for another Halloween-themed event! This year’s market is taking ...
Mission Bay Harvest Festival (Spark Social SF)
Mission Bay Harvest Festival Returns!
Saturday, October 17, 2026 | 4PM–7PM
Outdoor Movie Begins at 7PM
SPARK Social SF | 601 Mission Bay Blvd North, San Francisco, CA
Free Admission | Everyone Welcome
Calling all Mission Bay residents! The Mission Bay Harvest Festival is back at SPARK Social for an ...
Free Fall Family Festival at SF’s Fulton Plaza
Saturday, October 17 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Fulton Plaza
Taking place under the twinkling Spectra lights, the Fall Family Festival on October 17th, from 4 to 7pm; features fun carnival games, free pumpkin decorating, face painting, the San Francisco Public Library Bookmobile, and entertainment such as stilt walkers and bubble magic with Sterling Bubble.
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