Ronnie's Awesome List, The Ultimate Kids Events Round-Up In Marin And Beyond.
By far, the most popular celebrations in the Bay Area every October is Halloween and Fall Harvest Festivals. But there’s so much more to October then just picking pumpkins and dressing up. Here are other awesome events happening this October.
This free event includes interactive/hands on activities like building and launching a water rocket, interactive live animal demonstrations, an egg drop contest, a bicycle repair station, free health screenings, and much, much more!
Celebrate Vallejo’s rich history, culture, and local pride with a daytime event packed into one unforgettable day. From whaleboat races and live music to delicious food, art, and youth-focused activities.
Celebrate Filipino culture with food, music, dance & island vibes at the 2nd Annual Filipino Island Fest! #FilipinoIslandFest.
Fleet Week’s back taking the San Francisco Bay by ships, planes, and celebrations honoring the men and women of our nation’s armed forces!
Enjoy delicious food, beer and sake, live performances, cultural exhibits, tea ceremony, calligraphy, origami, games and activities for all ages.
The Castro Street Fair is all about celebrating the vibrancy of the neighborhood, the diversity of our community, and the importance of supporting our local merchants, artisans, restaurants, and nightlife. Most of all, it’s about the family we’ve built together for over five decades.
With the sound of classic rock ‘n roll floating in the air and a live band playing, thousands of visitors enjoy free admission as they admire hundreds of vehicles of all types, including classic cars, hot rods, trucks and customs – just to name a few.
One of the Peninsula’s Premier Fall Festivals, the City of San Carlos’ Art & Wine Faire celebrates its 34th year!
The Woodside Day of the Horse annually celebrates the unique equestrian heritage of Woodside and the extraordinary contribution horses make to the quality of life throughout San Mateo County.
The oldest civic event and the nation's oldest Italian-American parade and community celebration winds its way from Fisherman's Wharf to North Beach.
The legendary Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival returns October 17 & 18, 2026, transforming historic Main Street into the ultimate celebration of autumn, pumpkins, art, food, music and good old fashioned fun.
What was it like to live in Novato? Meet and learn about the history of six Novato families. Then get a Family History packet to explore your family history. There are stories and activities for all ages.
Activities will include the 5k & Community Fun Run, Pet PAWrade, and Hometown Harvest Festival Street Fair.
We are excited to celebrate our 51st year as the premier neighborhood festival on Potrero Hill!
Twice a year, one of San Francisco's most fascinating hidden landmarks throws open its doors. Most people have never set foot inside Hunters Point Shipyard — a historic naval base that, for one weekend, becomes the city's biggest art event.
The 13th edition brings together STEM role models, families, youth and adults to experience the wonder of science.
The Pleasanton Harvest Festival® is a warm, welcoming celebration of handmade creativity and community.
See fantastic sandcastles built by competing teams of architects, designers, engineers and students at Leap Sandcastle Classic at Ocean Beach.
InterMusic SF invites you to the 19th edition of SF Music Day, a free daylong celebration of Bay Area music hosted at the historic SF War Memorial + Performing Arts Center.
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The Oakland Black Cowboy Association (OBCA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to enlightening children and adults about the contributions of people of color in the settling of the West while actively enhancing and promoting the furtherance of the African American cowboy in modern society.