What’s on
Festivals, markets, music and free things to do across San Francisco, the East Bay, the Peninsula and the South Bay over the next month. Tap any event for full details at the source.
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San Francisco
Thursday, October 15
Saturday, October 17
Bay Area Science Festival
UCSF Mission Bay campus · San Francisco
Northern California's largest free science celebration: 125+ hands-on experiences, demos and lab tours.
Source: SF Funcheap ↗Bearrison Street Fair
Harrison St, SoMa · San Francisco
Street fair with wrestling, a deadlift contest, art and DJs. Donations welcome.
Source: SF Funcheap ↗Filipino American International Book Festival
SF Main Library · San Francisco
FilBookFest 8: panels, signings and readings.
Source: SF Funcheap ↗Potrero Hill R&B Festival
20th St between Wisconsin & Missouri · San Francisco
51st annual: four blocks of live R&B, food and family fun.
Source: SF Funcheap ↗SF Old Car Picnic
Hellman Hollow, Golden Gate Park · San Francisco
38th annual show of 2001-and-older cars, trucks and bikes. Free for spectators.
Source: SF Funcheap ↗Shipyard Open Studios
Hunters Point Shipyard · San Francisco
130+ artists open their studios; food, beer garden and music. Free admission and parking.
Source: SF Funcheap ↗
Sunday, October 18
Friday, October 23
Saturday, October 24
Sunday, October 25
Saturday, October 31
Chinatown Halloween Festival
Waverly Place · San Francisco
Pumpkin patch, crafts, games and a costume contest.
Source: SF Funcheap ↗Fillmore After Dark Halloween Night Market
1500 Fillmore St · San Francisco
Night market with a kids' scream zone, costume contests and live entertainment.
Source: SF Funcheap ↗
Saturday, November 7
Sunday, November 8
East Bay
Thursday, October 15
Saturday, October 17
Sunday, October 18
Friday, October 23
Saturday, October 24
Friday, November 6
Peninsula
Thursday, October 15
Saturday, October 17
Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival
Main Street · Half Moon Bay
54th annual: giant pumpkins, live music, the Great Pumpkin Parade, art and food.
Source: SF Funcheap ↗Indie Author Fest + Book Fair
Millbrae Library
San Mateo County Libraries' fourth annual fest for readers and writers.
Source: SF Funcheap ↗Palestine Day Festival
Redwood City
47th annual festival with Palestinian food, music, dancing and an artisan market.
Source: SF Funcheap ↗
Saturday, October 24
Belmont Centennial Fest + Drone Show
Twin Pines Park · Belmont
The city's 100th birthday, after a 1.30pm vintage car parade.
Source: SF Funcheap ↗Foster City Halloween Spooktacular
Leo J. Ryan Park · Foster City
Trick-or-treat trail, costume contest and magic show. Pre-registration required.
Source: SF Funcheap ↗
Friday, November 6
South Bay
Saturday, October 17
Saturday, October 24
Saturday, October 31
North Bay
Saturday, October 17
Sunday, October 25
36 upcoming events · listings checked Oct 12, 3:45 pm (PT). Times and prices can change; always confirm with the organiser.