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SF Music Day
Oct
25
12:00 PM12:00
October Events

SF Music Day

  • Sunday, October 25, 2026
  • 12:00 PM 6:00 PM 12:00 18:00
  • War Memorial Veterans Building (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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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World of Dumplings
Oct
25
11:00 AM11:00
October Events

World of Dumplings

  • Sunday, October 25, 2026
  • 11:00 AM 5:00 PM 11:00 17:00
  • Ferry Building (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

One of San Francisco's favorite community led food festival is back for it's second year and its going to better than ever!

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Animal Day at the UC Botanical Garden
Oct
25
10:00 AM10:00
October Events

Animal Day at the UC Botanical Garden

  • Sunday, October 25, 2026
  • 10:00 AM 2:00 PM 10:00 14:00
  • UC Botanical Garden of Berkeley (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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!

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LEAP Sandcastle Classic
Oct
24
11:00 AM11:00
October Events

LEAP Sandcastle Classic

  • Saturday, October 24, 2026
  • 11:00 AM 3:30 PM 11:00 15:30
  • Ocean Beach (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

See fantastic sandcastles built by competing teams of architects, designers, engineers and students at Leap Sandcastle Classic at Ocean Beach.

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Lower Polk Live!
Oct
23
4:00 PM16:00
October Events

Lower Polk Live!

  • Friday, October 23, 2026
  • 4:00 PM 9:00 PM 16:00 21:00
  • Polk Street (Btwn Bush & Sutter Streets), San Francisco (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Lower Polk Live! returns to Polk Street for a free neighborhood celebration of music, art, and community. Experience an evening of live entertainment, local art, creative experiences, and more in the heart of Lower Polk.

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Harvest Festival in Pleasanton
Oct
23
to Oct 25
October Events

Harvest Festival in Pleasanton

  • Fri, Oct 23, 2026 10:00 AM 10:00 Sun, Oct 25, 2026 4:00 PM 16:00
  • Alameda County Fairgrounds (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Pleasanton Harvest Festival® is a warm, welcoming celebration of handmade creativity and community.

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Pleasanton Harvest Festival
Oct
23
to Oct 25
October Events

Pleasanton Harvest Festival

  • Fri, Oct 23, 2026 10:00 AM 10:00 Sun, Oct 25, 2026 4:00 PM 16:00
  • Alameda County Fairgrounds (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Pleasanton Harvest Festival® is a warm, welcoming celebration of handmade creativity and community.

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Sunday Streets Excelsior
Oct
18
11:00 AM11:00
October Events

Sunday Streets Excelsior

  • Sunday, October 18, 2026
  • 11:00 AM 4:00 PM 11:00 16:00
  • Excelsior (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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!

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San Francisco: Market Street Arts & Theater Festival
Oct
17
4:00 PM16:00
October Events

San Francisco: Market Street Arts & Theater Festival

  • Saturday, October 17, 2026
  • 4:00 PM 10:00 PM 16:00 22:00
  • UN Plaza Stage (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for a one-night-only live arts and theater experience that celebrates the deep history of entertainment culture on Market Street.

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A Toast to Sausalito
Oct
17
1:00 PM13:00
October Events

A Toast to Sausalito

  • Saturday, October 17, 2026
  • 1:00 PM 5:00 PM 13:00 17:00
  • Caledonia St. (between Pine St. & Bee St.) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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. 

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Top of the Hill Festival
Oct
17
12:00 PM12:00
October Events

Top of the Hill Festival

  • Saturday, October 17, 2026
  • 12:00 PM 6:00 PM 12:00 18:00
  • John Daly Boulevard & Mission Street (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Live performances, Top of the Hill Businesses, car show, kids zone and more!

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Bay Area Science Festival
Oct
17
11:00 AM11:00
October Events

Bay Area Science Festival

  • Saturday, October 17, 2026
  • 11:00 AM 4:00 PM 11:00 16:00
  • UCSF Medical Center at Mission Bay (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The 13th edition brings together STEM role models, families, youth and adults to experience the wonder of science.

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Sunol Heritage Festival
Oct
17
11:00 AM11:00
October Events

Sunol Heritage Festival

  • Saturday, October 17, 2026
  • 11:00 AM 3:00 PM 11:00 15:00
  • Sunol Wilderness Regional Preserve (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Celebrate the diverse heritage of the wilderness at this fun festival for all ages!

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Shipyard Open Studios
Oct
17
to Oct 18
October Events

Shipyard Open Studios

  • Sat, Oct 17, 2026 11:00 AM 11:00 Sun, Oct 18, 2026 6:00 PM 18:00
  • Hunters Point Shipyard (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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Festa Italiana Penngrove
Oct
17
11:00 AM11:00
October Events

Festa Italiana Penngrove

  • Saturday, October 17, 2026
  • 11:00 AM 4:00 PM 11:00 16:00
  • 11850 Main Street Penngrove, CA, 94951 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for a day filled with delicious food, wonderful music and all things Italian. There will be activities for both kids and adults.

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Potrero Hill Festival
Oct
17
10:00 AM10:00
October Events

Potrero Hill Festival

  • Saturday, October 17, 2026
  • 10:00 AM 5:00 PM 10:00 17:00
  • 800 San Bruno Ave SF, CA, 94107 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We are excited to celebrate our 51st year as the premier neighborhood festival on Potrero Hill!

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St. Helena Harvest Festival
Oct
17
10:00 AM10:00
October Events

St. Helena Harvest Festival

  • Saturday, October 17, 2026
  • 10:00 AM 4:00 PM 10:00 16:00
  • Downtown Saint Helena (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Activities will include the 5k & Community Fun Run, Pet PAWrade, and Hometown Harvest Festival Street Fair.

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Family History Day
Oct
17
10:00 AM10:00
October Events

Family History Day

  • Saturday, October 17, 2026
  • 10:00 AM 2:00 PM 10:00 14:00
  • Civic Green (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Festival
Oct
17
to Oct 18
October Events

Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Festival

  • Sat, Oct 17, 2026 9:00 AM 09:00 Sun, Oct 18, 2026 5:00 PM 17:00
  • Main Street, between Mill and Spruce Streets (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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San Francisco Old Car Picnic
Oct
17
7:00 AM07:00
October Events

San Francisco Old Car Picnic

  • Saturday, October 17, 2026
  • 7:00 AM 4:00 PM 07:00 16:00
  • Hellman Hollow (aka Historic Speedway Meadow) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Come celebrate an annual San Francisco classic car tradition in beautiful Golden Gate Park.

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Autumn Lights Festival
Oct
15
to Oct 17
October Events

Autumn Lights Festival

  • Thu, Oct 15, 2026 6:00 PM 18:00 Sat, Oct 17, 2026 11:00 PM 23:00
  • The Gardens at Lake Merritt (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Autumn Lights Festival is a fundraiser for the Gardens at Lake Merritt.

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Sama-Sama Fest
Oct
11
11:00 AM11:00
October Events

Sama-Sama Fest

  • Sunday, October 11, 2026
  • 11:00 AM 5:00 PM 11:00 17:00
  • Union Landing (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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Italian Heritage Parade
Oct
11
10:00 AM10:00
October Events

Italian Heritage Parade

  • Sunday, October 11, 2026
  • 10:00 AM 5:00 PM 10:00 17:00
  • 2500 Leavenworth St SF, CA, 94133 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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. 

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Milpitas Fiesta
Oct
10
4:00 PM16:00
October Events

Milpitas Fiesta

  • Saturday, October 10, 2026
  • 4:00 PM 6:00 PM 16:00 18:00
  • Delano Manongs Park (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Get ready to party at the Milpitas Fiesta!

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Foster City: Fostoberfest!
Oct
10
3:30 PM15:30
October Events

Foster City: Fostoberfest!

  • Saturday, October 10, 2026
  • 3:30 PM 4:30 PM 15:30 16:30
  • Leo J. Ryan Park (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join Us for the Second Annual Fostoberfest!

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Day of the Horse
Oct
10
to Oct 11
October Events

Day of the Horse

  • Sat, Oct 10, 2026 11:00 AM 11:00 Sun, Oct 11, 2026 1:30 PM 13:30
  • Independence Hall (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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San Carlos Art & Wine Faire
Oct
10
to Oct 11
October Events

San Carlos Art & Wine Faire

  • Sat, Oct 10, 2026 10:00 AM 10:00 Sun, Oct 11, 2026 6:00 PM 18:00
  • San Carlos (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

One of the Peninsula’s Premier Fall Festivals, the City of San Carlos’ Art & Wine Faire celebrates its 34th year!

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Downtown Novato's Annual Nostalgia Days Cruise & Car Show
Oct
9
to Oct 10
October Events

Downtown Novato's Annual Nostalgia Days Cruise & Car Show

  • Fri, Oct 9, 2026 3:30 PM 15:30 Sat, Oct 10, 2026 4:00 PM 16:00
  • Downtown Novato (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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. 

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Little Italy San Jose Festival
Oct
4
11:00 AM11:00
October Events

Little Italy San Jose Festival

  • Sunday, October 4, 2026
  • 11:00 AM 7:00 PM 11:00 19:00
  • Downtown San Jose (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Italian Festival in San Jose!

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The Castro Street Fair
Oct
4
11:00 AM11:00
October Events

The Castro Street Fair

  • Sunday, October 4, 2026
  • 11:00 AM 6:00 PM 11:00 18:00
  • Castro Street (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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