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Things to do in Golden Gate Park this weekend

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

Updated Sunday, October 25 · 20 listings

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Quick answer

This weekend (Oct 23–25) there are 2 events in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, plus 4 always-open favorites. Top picks:

  1. Lindy in the Park” Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park) — Sun, Oct 25, JFK Drive Lindy Hop Spot · Golden Gate Park, SF (free)
  2. Read at the Beach ft Sunset + Bonfire 🌊📚 — Sun, Oct 25, San Francisco, CA · Golden Gate Park, SF
👶 Kid-Friendly 5🍸 Adult Nightlife 5🆓 Free 14☀️ Hot Day 19🌧️ Rainy Day 4💘 Date Night 5🚇 Near BART 9🎨 Art & Museums 15🎉 Festivals & Fairs 2🌲 Outdoors & Nature 17📚 Talks & Classes 1🧸 Family & Kids 5
🎉 This weekend

Oct 23–25

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Sunday, October 25 2 picks

🗓️ Plan ahead

Next week · Oct 26–Nov 1

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🔭 Further out

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⭐ Always-on picks

Classic things to do in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco

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

Luristan Newt (Neurergus kaiseri) at the California Academy of Sciences. Please attribute to Evan Baldonado // AquariumKids.org

California Academy of Sciences

Open daily; NightLife on Thursdays (21+) California Academy of Sciences · Golden Gate Park, SF
👶 Kid-friendly21+☔ Rainy-day
Gate at Japanese Tea Garden (San Francisco) (TK1)

Japanese Tea Garden

Daily Japanese Tea Garden, Golden Gate Park · Golden Gate Park, SF
👶 Kid-friendly☀️ Hot-dayPaid admission (…
San Francisco Golden Gate Park's Conservatory of Flowers in March 2018.

Conservatory of Flowers

Tuesday–Sunday Conservatory of Flowers · Golden Gate Park, SF
👶 Kid-friendly☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco this weekend?

Popular picks for Oct 23–25 include Lindy in the Park” Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park) (Sun, Oct 25), Read at the Beach ft Sunset + Bonfire 🌊📚 (Sun, Oct 25). See the full, daily-updated list on this page.

Are there free things to do in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco?

Yes — 14 free events and activities are listed in Golden Gate Park, 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: Sunday, October 25.

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