Things to do in San Francisco Bay Area this weekend

Pick of the week

Live Music

Loud, late, and worth it

• William Black - 18+ ONLY
  Sat, Oct 24 · 8pm · Fox Theater - Oakland · See tickets

  THIS SHOW IS 18+ ONLY. A physical drivers license or passport will be required for entry. Do not bring a photo or digital copy. William Black w/ Vincent Afinity IKU Tickets to the…

• Amble
  Sat, Oct 24 · 8pm · The Fillmore, San Francisco · See tickets

  OPEN DANCE FLOOR / STANDING ROOM ONLY Doors 7:00pm / Show 8:00pm

• Mistah Fab & Philthy Rich
  Sat, Oct 24 · 6pm · Crybaby, Oakland · From $1

Eat & Drink

Bring stretchy pants

• Fisherman's Wharf Chowder Fest
  Sat, Oct 24 · 12pm · Little Embarcadero, Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco · See tickets

  Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 12:00 – 5:00 PM | Little Embarcadero, Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco

• World Of Dumplings 2026
  Sun, Oct 25 · 11am · Ferry Building, San Francisco · Free

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

• Silicon Valley Whisk(e)y Festival 2026
  Sat, Oct 24 · 3pm · Palo Alto Elks Lodge #1471 · See tickets

  Get ready to sip and savor the finest whiskies from around the world at the Silicon Valley Whisk(e)y Festival 2026!

Family & Kids

Tire them out by 8pm

• Disney On Ice presents Find Your Hero
  Sat, Oct 24 · 3pm · SAP Center at San Jose · See tickets

  Unlock your inner hero when Disney On Ice brings your favorite stories to the ice! Sail away with Moana and Maui on their epic voyage to return the heart of Te Fiti. Feel the…

• Trunk or Treat Family Fest
  Sat, Oct 24 · 4pm · Coastline Christian Schools, Alameda · See tickets

  Saturday, October 24th from 4:00-7:00 pm we will be holding a Trunk or Treat Family Fest event. Food trucks, treats, & more. Come join us!

• Fifth Annual Firefighter Family Ride
  Sat, Oct 24 · 10:30am · Panhandle Blacktop, East of Basketball Courts, San Francisco · See tickets

  Ride with the San Francisco Fire Department from the Panhandle to Golden Gate Park!

Outdoors & Sports

Touch grass, officially

• Golden State Warriors vs. Memphis Grizzlies
  Fri, Oct 23 · 7pm · Chase Center, San Francisco · See tickets
• Truly Terrific: Tiled to Tiled Stairway Walk
  Sat, Oct 24 · 9am · Lincoln Park Steps, San Francisco · Free

  Join us for a walk of San Francisco’s iconic tiled stairways featuring special guests. Relax afterward at Glen Park Station!

• Stanford Cardinal Football vs. North Carolina State Wolfpack Football
  Fri, Oct 23 · 7:30pm · Stanford Stadium · See tickets

Arts & Nightlife

Culture, with a cocktail

• Lucas Zelnick
  Sat, Oct 24 · 7pm · Palace of Fine Arts, San Francisco · See tickets
• Oh, Mary! (Touring) - Ages 14+ (No children under 5 allowed.)
  Sat, Oct 24 · 1pm · Curran Theatre, San Francisco · See tickets
• Manon w/ San Francisco Opera
  Sat, Oct 24 · 7:30pm · War Memorial Opera House, San Francisco · See tickets

Free This Weekend

Good things that cost nothing

• San Quentin Film Festival Presents: 2026 Best Short Films
  Sat, Oct 24 · 1pm · Roxie Theater, San Francisco · Free

  Celebrating the transformative power of film! Join us for a free screening, followed by a panel with formerly incarcerated filmmakers.

• 2nd Annual Lower Polk Live! Music, Art & Community Street Festival
  Fri, Oct 23 · 4pm · Polk Street, San Francisco · Free

  Live Music, Soul Line Dancing, DJs, Artists & Makers take over Polk Street, October 23 from 4–9 PM!

• Community Halloween Pup Parade
  Sun, Oct 25 · 10:30am · 8 Presidio Terrace, San Francisco · Free

  Join us in the Presidio for our Community Pup Parade. Costumed canines, awards & doggy delights. Donations benefit Rocket Dog Rescue.

• Football Sundays
  Sun, Oct 25 · 10am · Thrive City, San Francisco · Free

  Catch the big game at Football Sundays in Thrive City!

• Carnival of Curiosities: A FREE Halloween Block Party on Ocean Avenue
  Fri, Oct 23 · 6pm · Ashton Avenue at Ocean Avenue, San Francisco · Free

  Step right up for a FREE night of carnival games, circus performers, face painting, magic & more on Ocean Avenue!