Experience the Garden in a new way with live music, hidden pianos, and performances woven throughout one of San Francisco’s most beautiful outdoor spaces.
In-person Pet Fair is back by popular demand – let’s get 1,200 California pets adopted!
Join us for the 3rd San Francisco Turkish Festival—food, music, and fun all day long in person!
Join us at the Concord Pharaohs Festival for an unforgettable journey inspired by the grandeur of the Pharaohs. Enjoy incredible food, live entertainment, music, family activities, photo opportunities, raffles, and experiences fit for royalty.
The Mountain View Art and Wine Festival is one of the largest and most beloved festivals in the Bay Area. Featuring over 400 of the region's finest artists and craft-makers, stellar live music, tons of activities, and, of course, fabulously curated food and drinks.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a taste of Latin America in Sonoma County! Enjoy authentic food, music, games, and activities for the entire family.
Music Director Eun Sun Kim leads the San Francisco Opera Orchestra in an afternoon of duets, arias, and more, performed by stars from San Francisco Opera’s 2026–27 Season.
Courthouse Square will be transformed into a festive, beautiful, and fun setting in celebration of this important patriotic holiday in the Mexican culture.
Five days of old time music and dance! Concerts, workshops, jamming, dances, and more!
Thursday, September 19th, the City of Antioch Recreation Department will host its 5th Annual Big Truck Day– a day that gives families and kids of all ages an opportunity to learn more about local companies and the large vehicles they use to keep our community safe and green.
Newark Days is a four-day festival held to commemorate the birthday of the City of Newark, California, held every year in September.
The three-day food festival will offer for purchase a wide variety of freshly homemade Greek food, including Spanakopita, Moussaka, Gemista (stuffed peppers), Gyros, and other meat and vegetarian options.
The Peace Fest celebrates creativity, community, and the ways music and art can inspire peace and human connection.
The Annual Armenian Food Festival will take place September 18-20.
The annual Muni Heritage Weekend, presented by the SFMTA in partnership with Market Street Railway, returns this year to celebrate San Francisco’s iconic public transit system.
For over 60 years, the Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival has been the soul of our town. From the earliest days (1957) when a small group of artists exhibited their works in downtown store windows, through the years that the Festival was held in Lytton Square until we moved to our glorious redwood grove in Old Mill Park, the Festival has always been an annual moment we share - it marks the years in our lives, it brings us together.
The Children’s Fairyland Book Festival will return live and in person to celebrate stories, authors, illustrators, and the wonderful world of children’s literature
The PCAM Wheels & Wings car show is a unique gathering of meticulously restored classic and muscle cars from every era and description. This is a great family weekend event.
Join us for our Annual Heirloom Apple Festival, a fun-filled day at Gold Ridge Organic Farms in Sebastopol. Welcome the arrival of fall and beloved Heirloom Apples at this family-friendly event.
The Children’s Fairyland Book Festival brings together the Bay Area’s vibrant KidLit community of authors, illustrators, publishers, educators, and young writers for a joyful celebration of children’s literature.
With so many things to do, you'll want to plan your day accordingly!
Come join us for this year's gathering of our creative community.
We are excited to celebrate our Heart of Oakley Festival. Heart of Oakley Festival is an annual open-air market that brings local makers, families, and community members together. Join us as we highlight local businesses and community members during this exciting event!
Join us on Saturday, September 19, 2026. from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for an exciting day hosted by the Marin/Sonoma Mosquito and Vector Control District (MSMVCD).
Set sail for a full day of music, maritime fun, and waterfront festivities at the 2026 San Francisco Festival of the Sea on Saturday, September 19th!
The Sánchez Adobe Docents invite visitors to experience life in the 1840s. This family day will focus on what life was like on a rancho in Mexican California.
Join the Chinese Historical and Cultural Project (CHCP) at our Double Happiness Celebration on September 19, 2026, at San Jose's History Park.
A great family-friendly day with games, food and drink, and entertainment for all. The best part is that every dollar raised goes directly to serve under-resourced kids in Sonoma County.
The San Francisco Lowrider Council, in partnership with the City of San Francisco, the Mission Merchants Association, and the Calle 24 Latino Cultural District, proudly presents the LOWRIDER PARADE and “KING of the STREETS” Hopping Competition — a historic celebration of Latino culture, heritage, and community pride.
A free new music festival, just steps away from Ocean Beach!
We are honored to invite you to join us on September 19 as we celebrate our community and cultural heritage.
Get ready to celebrate the Ganesh Chaturthi festival with a lively event full of traditional rituals, music, dance, and delicious food!
Fiesta On The Hill is a day of community building and fun like no other that enhances the quality of life in our beautiful city.
We're kicking off a fresh chapter in our juggling community, bringing back the spirit of our past festivals in a casual, one-day gathering.
Where the spirit of '67 meets the sound of now. Two stages. Dozens of acts. A celebration of San Francisco’s counterculture legacy—louder, bolder, and more electrifying than ever.
Join us for our 9th annual celebration of world-class Blues musicians, a myriad of local craft breweries, and smoking BBQ vendors.
Comedy Day is a nonprofit event that has turned into a long-standing tradition in San Francisco. Nearly 50 of America's funniest comedians perform throughout the day free-of-charge.
Don't forget to wear your Lederhosen, Dirndl, Tirolerhut, or other Tracht (traditional attire) to join in the spirit of the Fest!
Hosted in Gerstle Park, one of San Rafael's oldest and most cherished neighborhoods, PorchFest draws thousands of attendees and dozens of different musical acts.
Join us for the 16th Annual Mad Hatter Tea Party!
Since 1897, the Vintage Festival has brought the community together to celebrate the annual harvest season in Sonoma Valley. Our winemakers, grape growers, and community welcome you for a weekend honoring our regions rich winemaking legacy and agricultural heritage in the birthplace of California Wine.
The Sausalito Boat Show returns this fall to the working waterfront of Clipper Yacht Harbor. Come walk the docks, tour new and classic boats, meet local marine businesses, and enjoy a vibrant mix of art, food, and community programming.
Come join us for a fun-filled evening in the heart of Old Oakland, centered around 9th & Washington Streets.
Come race the Sprints! We guarantee an adrenaline-pumping great time!
Strap on a helmet and bike to Civic Center Plaza to start the fall with some bike-themed fun!
Annual Harvest History Festival celebrates Mountain View’s rich agricultural heritage. This family-friendly event features a variety of family friendly activities, as well as an up-close look at the historic Immigrant House.
2026 Fog Fest Parade Theme: Happy 250th Anniversary, America.
We are FRAPPY to invite your FURKIDS to this year’s Corgi Con at a new STUMPing ground.
Experience a world of flavors, music, and artistry at the World Fusion Festival!
Sip Sonoma Valley wines or enjoy Sonoma Springs craft beer as you stroll the Artisans Festival and savor the day during the most anticipated season of the year. The Artisan Festival brings together local artists, and creators of all kinds.
The Los Gatos Art & Wine Festival, Fiesta de Artes, takes place on the Civic Center lawn in beautiful downtown Los Gatos at 110 E. Main Street.
Celebrating the strong spirit of community in the Town of Windsor.
Rohnert Park Founder's Day is a living history of community spirit. We celebrate our history of producing this event numerous times, bringing strangers and neighbors together in the spirit of fun and community support.
The annual Pear and Wine Festival is a community event celebrating the Town's heritage and fall harvest.
Concerts in the Plaza returns September 26, 2026 from 11:00am to 7:30pm at the Mill Valley Downtown Plaza.
Celebrate Antioch Foundation proudly presents one of our signature events, The Boots & BBQ Festival.
The Bay Area Chuseok Festival, hosted by Korean Center, Inc. (KCI), returns to the Presidio Main Parade Lawn for its 8th annual celebration of Korean culture, food, music, performance, and community.
Join us in the heart of Downtown San Mateo for a fun day-long celebration of art, music, dance, poetry, food, and culture!
A vibrant celebration of Mexican culture, our mariachi festival draws over 6,000 attendees from across the San Francisco Bay Area, offering businesses and partners a unique opportunity to engage with a diverse audience.
Come celebrate Latin heritage, support local businesses, and dance the day away at Viva Fall Fest!
A vibrant benefit music festival tucked in the East Bay Hills, with live music performances, DJ sets, and local food and artisans.
Get ready for a day of family fun at Stanford Stadium!
Presented by the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District, the 10K on the Bay returns to the Hayward Shoreline on Sunday, September 27 – and you won’t want to miss it.
Join us for this milestone celebration, where over 90 vendors will fill the streets with beautiful local products, delicious food booths, live music, and engaging family-friendly activities. Enjoy a photo display showcasing Cole Valley’s rich history and explore a full block of vintage cars proudly owned by neighborhood residents.
Celebrate the Korean festival of Chuseok with food tastings, dance performances, and family storytelling of Korean folktales.
You're invited to another amazing celebration of Polish food, drink, dance, culture, and fun in San Jose!
Embark on an explosion of exotic and vibrant rhythms at the GREAT FESTIVAL LIVE NICARAGUA.
Mark your calendars for Sunday, September 27, 2026, as we celebrate SF German Day in beautiful Golden Gate Park!
A free, fun play festival promoting healthy cooperative and non-competitive group interaction! Activities include Earth Ball, Paint a Car, Face Painting, and more!
This is a community-supported gathering, created with the belief that meaningful experiences are possible when we all contribute to the village.Your donations go directly to all local artists, educators, and supporting the Mama Tree mission, helping us bring you future events and gatherings.
A community-built, daytime festival celebrating the incredible DJ talent right here in Marin.
Join us for an unforgettable afternoon on the spectacular Sonoma Coast, just north of Bodega Bay and south of Shell Beach, as the Sonoma County Pomo Dancers perform the Ocean Dance with special guests, Danza Azteca Xantotl de Santa Rosa.
Free kite festival at Candlestick Park! Decorate kites to fly, listen to music, go fishing, and enjoy the outdoors!
Join us for Mexican Independence Day!
Dublin's 2026 Splatter festival, taking place on Saturday, September 12, will feature a full day of family-friendly entertainment on three stages. Look for a loud, lively party on the Main Stage, multi-cultural performers in the Amphitheater, and local acoustic musicians and performers on the Side Yard Stage.
We’re excited to announce our 2026 headliner Grammy Award Winning Band, Kool & the Gang. Get ready for an unforgettable afternoon of live music, community performances, delicious food truck options, family fun and more at Orange Memorial Park in South San Francisco!
Fiesta de las Américas 2026 is set for September 12th in the Mission. Local artists, nonprofits, and small businesses will showcase their talents at this vibrant annual cultural event!
Plaza Palooza returns with live music by Ruby Ibarra, Red Lotus, & Afterthought, plus a market with local vendors, food, drinks, and more.
The Google Visitor Experience invites the public to the Endless Summer Festival on Saturday, September 12, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sound Summit, the daylong festival atop Mount Tamalpais that has brought exceptional music to the mountain and Bay Area community alike for more than a decade, returns to the historic Mountain Theater on Saturday, September 12.
Ag Day at Meek Park will return with all the fun activities, community booths, animals, demonstrations, and opportunities to explore the world of agriculture.
Enjoy a fine arts show, gourmet food trucks, craft beer tasting, artisan crafts, public interest booths, and live entertainment headlined by the District XVII rock band.
Get ready to soar! The Vallejo Kite Festival is flying into the Vallejo Waterfront on Saturday, September 12th!
Stop by any time between 10am and 1pm to learn about the rich history of Mutsun-speaking people and see one of Santa Clara County’s most important cultural sites. Play traditional games, view real petroglyphs, and make crafts. Discover what has made this place special to Indigenous People for thousands of years!
Bay Area Pignic is a fundraising event for guinea pigs and their admirers. We gather each year to celebrate our funk, quirky little fuzzy potatoes, raise funds for local small animal rescues, and build community.
Join the community for Make a Difference Day, Sausalito's first citywide volunteer day, on Saturday, September 12, 2026.
Celebrate Latin Heritage Month with Downtown San Leandro at the Second Fridays Latin Heritage Festival on September 11th!
Get ready, American Canyon! The highly anticipated Meet Me in the Street event series is back this summer, bringing three nights of unforgettable community fun. Mark your calendars for June 11, July 9, and August 13, and September 9 from 5 to 8 p.m., as they transform West American Canyon Road into the ultimate summer festival experience.
An afternoon of of performances and interactive dance workshops!
The best foodie fest in the Bay Area is the largest vegan food festival benefitting California Pit bull Rescue is back & better!
Discover a bushel of orchard-inary adventures at the Garin Apple Festival! Explore the farming history of Garin Regional Park and celebrate all things apple with live bluegrass music from Muleskinner Stomp, apple tasting, cider pressing, ice cream making, games, crafts, blacksmith demonstrations, food trucks from Food Truck Mafia, and more!
Everyone loves a block party, and this is going to be epic! Fun for all ages with children’s activities, food, wine and musical entertainment.
In-person Pet Fair is back by popular demand – let’s get 1,200 California pets adopted!
Since 1866, California’s largest and longest-running Scottish Games celebrates the very best of Scottish competition, culture, and family entertainment.
Charlie Deal Day is a one-day event celebrating Mill Valley, its legendary character Charlie Deal and the town’s rich music history. Deal is the beloved Mill Valley character who was renowned as the inventor of the toilet seat guitar.
Live Music, Food Trucks, Beer Garden, Wine, Kid Zone, Carnival, Vendors, FREE Bicycle Valet and more for 4 straight days! Great fun for all ages!
As part of San Francisco’s open streets movement, this event transforms the streets of Western Addition*, into a vibrant space for recreation, culture, and engagement.
Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture, cuisine, and heritage of Singapore at this one-day festival! Enjoy live performances, authentic Singaporean food, and interactive exhibits showcasing the best of Singaporean arts and entertainment.
Get ready to march, cheer, and celebrate! We are thrilled to announce the return of a beloved tradition with the Community Parade in downtown San Anselmo!
Join the Rancho Bodega Historical Society in celebrating the 250th anniversary of the arrival of Don Juan Francisco Bodega y Quadra to our sandy shores!
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