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Things to do in Embarcadero this weekend

Events, hangouts and local favorites in Embarcadero, San Francisco — this weekend, next week and always-open spots nearby.

Updated Saturday, October 24 · 16 listings

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Quick answer

This weekend (Oct 23–25) there are 4 events in Embarcadero, San Francisco, plus 4 always-open favorites. Top picks:

  1. Spooktacular Sugar Cookies Decorating Class — Sun, Oct 25, Ferry Building Second Floor · Embarcadero, SF
  2. World Of Dumplings 2026 — Sun, Oct 25, Ferry Building · Embarcadero, SF
  3. SF’s Free “World of Dumplings” Festival at the Ferry Building — Sun, Oct 25, Ferry Building · Embarcadero, SF (free)
  4. The Bay Area’s biggest dumpling party is back. 🥟 — Sun, Oct 25, Ferry Building · Embarcadero, SF (free)
👶 Kid-Friendly 4🍸 Adult Nightlife 1🆓 Free 6☀️ Hot Day 16🌧️ Rainy Day 3🚇 Near BART 10🎨 Art & Museums 1🍜 Food & Drink 3🛍️ Markets & Shopping 2🎉 Festivals & Fairs 7🌲 Outdoors & Nature 2📚 Talks & Classes 4🤝 Community & Causes 1🧸 Family & Kids 4
🎉 This weekend

Oct 23–25

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Sunday, October 25 4 picks

Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA, USA
Sun25Oct

World Of Dumplings 2026

Sun, Oct 25 · All day Ferry Building · Embarcadero, SF
🚇 BART☀️ Hot-day
⏩ Before the weekend

Coming up this week

The Grand Parade of the 2010 Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival in San Francisco, California.
Sat24Oct

Fisherman's Wharf Chowder Fest

Sat, Oct 24 · All day Little Embarcadero, Fisherman's Wharf · Embarcadero, SF
☀️ Hot-day
🗓️ Plan ahead

Next week · Oct 26–Nov 1

All next week →
Cherry Blossom Festival
Sat31Oct

Halloween Cruise Party

Sat, Oct 31 · All day Hornblower Cruises & Events · Embarcadero, SF
🚇 BART☀️ Hot-day$65.87
⭐ Always-on picks

Classic things to do in Embarcadero, San Francisco

Open most days — perfect when you want a sure thing.

San Francisco, California, USA

Exploratorium

Open most days; check site for hours Exploratorium, Pier 15 · Embarcadero, SF
👶 Kid-friendly☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day
Alcatraz Island (39495489730)

Alcatraz Island

Daily; book ahead Alcatraz Landing, Pier 33 · Embarcadero, SF
👶 Kid-friendly☀️ Hot-dayFerry ticket req…
California Coast Trail views in San francisco

Pier 39 Sea Lions

Daily Pier 39 · Embarcadero, SF
Free👶 Kid-friendly☀️ Hot-day

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do in Embarcadero, San Francisco this weekend?

Popular picks for Oct 23–25 include Spooktacular Sugar Cookies Decorating Class (Sun, Oct 25), World Of Dumplings 2026 (Sun, Oct 25), SF’s Free “World of Dumplings” Festival at the Ferry Building (Sun, Oct 25), The Bay Area’s biggest dumpling party is back. 🥟 (Sun, Oct 25). See the full, daily-updated list on this page.

Are there free things to do in Embarcadero, San Francisco?

Yes — 6 free events and activities are listed in Embarcadero, San Francisco right now. Use the “Free” filter or visit our Free page.

How often is this list updated?

Every day. Bay Area Weekend checks dozens of Bay Area event calendars, venues and local news sources daily and removes events once they’ve ended. Last update: Saturday, October 24.

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