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!
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.
Join Us for the Second Annual Fostoberfest!
Get ready to party at the Milpitas Fiesta!
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.
As Union City’s newest signature event, Sama-Sama Fest plans to highlight the strong Filipino American presence in the region while creating an inclusive space for all communities to celebrate culture & history together.
The Autumn Lights Festival is a fundraiser for the Gardens at Lake Merritt.
Come celebrate an annual San Francisco classic car tradition in beautiful Golden Gate Park.
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!
Join us for a day filled with delicious food, wonderful music and all things Italian. There will be activities for both kids and adults.
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.
Celebrate the diverse heritage of the wilderness at this fun festival for all ages!
The 13th edition brings together STEM role models, families, youth and adults to experience the wonder of science.
Live performances, Top of the Hill Businesses, car show, kids zone and more!
Presented by the City of Sausalito's Parks and Recreation Department, A Toast to Sausalito, is a art-focused street fair, celebrating our little city and Bay Area artists of all kinds.
As part of San Francisco’s open streets movement, this event transforms Mission St between Avalon/Theresa and Geneva Ave, into a vibrant space for recreation, culture, and engagement. Join us from 11 AM to 4 PM on October 19th and be part of the celebration!
The Pleasanton Harvest Festival® is a warm, welcoming celebration of handmade creativity and community.
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.
Join us at this celebration of animals at the UC Botanical Garden with drop-in experiences including interactive booths and displays, crafts, tours, live animals to see and touch, and more. Friendly animal costumes encouraged!
One of San Francisco's favorite community led food festival is back for it's second year and its going to better than ever!
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.
Italian Festival in San Jose!
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.
Enjoy delicious food, beer and sake, live performances, cultural exhibits, tea ceremony, calligraphy, origami, games and activities for all ages.
The California Jug Band Association is bringing the 24th Annual California Jug Band Festival, with a full day of free music celebrating one of America’s most distinctive and often-overlooked musical traditions.
Enjoy a fun-filled celebration featuring Filipino food, local vendors, cultural performances, music, dance, live entertainment, and activities for the whole family. Ipagdiwang natin ang ating kasaysayan, kultura at mga tradisyong patuloy na nagbibigay-buhay sa Filipino-American community. Kita-kits sa Kasayahan sa Daly City!
Celebrate Filipino culture with food, music, dance & island vibes at the 2nd Annual Filipino Island Fest! #FilipinoIslandFest.
PortFest is a free community celebration and waterfront festival that takes place the first Saturday in October. The annual event welcomes the community to learn about Redwood City’s maritime heritage and the history of our industrial working waterfront.
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.
A celebration of Mexican and Filipino culture, connection, and creativity returns to San Jose.
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.
The Napa Fire Department invites you to their annual Fire & Life Safety Day Open House!
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!
The festival will include handmade creations from many vendors, unique food options and a kids area. It will also feature family-friendly entertainment and live music from the Evan Thomas Blues Band.
A celebration of Italy with food, local Italian wines, music, history, and art in downtown Santa Rosa. Spend an afternoon Italian style.
Join us for the Bay Area’s largest Friday Night Filipino American History Month Celebrations!
A day of community, culture, and creativity!
We’re coming back to the MINT PLAZA this year & activating JESSIE WEST. Bring your whole barkada, we can’t wait to see you all again!
Join us for an afternoon of fun at the Lynwood Community Carnival! Enjoy delicious food, exciting games, and live performances you won’t want to miss.
Join Groundwork Richmond, the City of Richmond, The urban Forestry Committee, and community partners for a special Arbor Day celebration filled with planting, fun, and connection! Together, we’ll make the Richmond Greenway greener and healthier by planting trees and caring for our environment.
Trad Feast is a cultural gathering that honors and celebrates native traditions on unceded Coast Miwok land.
Combining the energy of a monster truck rally with the creativity and brilliance of the Bay Area art community, Southern Exposure’s annual Monster Drawing Rally is a can’t-miss event.
Get ready for the ultimate celebration! We're taking our 2nd Annual Manila Munchies event to Shenandoah Park in American Canyon!
Join us for a deep dive into Filipino American history and martial arts – it's going to be an enlightening and action-packed event!
Bangon Kabayan: Pistahan sa Fulton (Rise Up, Fellow Filipinos) is a vibrant barrio fiesta-style celebration in honor of Filipino American History Month!
Join us at ArtWalk – the Tri Valley’s premiere one day art festival. Over 200 artists display their works on sidewalks and plazas, in parks and galleries, surrounded by boutique shops, wine tasting rooms and restaurants in historic downtown Livermore.
We will have a community resource fair, keynote speakers, cultural performances and food for all to enjoy!
The highly anticipated annual event electrifies two blocks of Market Street with over 20 art exhibitions from 5th to 7th.
Celebrating Filipinx American History Month through Art, Food, Music, Dance, History, and Culture.
Ube Festival at Spark Social SF, Oct 5! Enjoy ube-inspired eats from local favorites + shops. Tickets online only!
As part of San Francisco’s open streets movement, this event transforms Russ St between Howard St & Folsom St, into a vibrant space for recreation, culture, and engagement. Join us from 12 PM to 4 PM on October 5th and be part of the celebration!
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