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Golden Gate Bridge seen from Crissy Field, San Francisco, California. People canoeing in the foreground.
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Outdoors & Nature in the North Bay this weekend

Updated Saturday, October 24 · 36 listings

Photo: Guillaume Paumier / Wikimedia Commons

Quick answer

This weekend (Oct 23–25) there are 3 events in the North Bay, plus 8 always-open favorites. Top picks:

  1. Saturday Harvest Markets at Sonoma Garden Park — Sat, Oct 24, Sonoma Garden Park · Sonoma
  2. Sunday Full Moon Sail on San Francisco Bay - October 2026 — Sun, Oct 25, Schooner Freda B · Sausalito
  3. Petaluma River Full Moon Paddle (Hunter's Moon!) — Sun, Oct 25, 50 Water Street, Petaluma, CA, United States, California 94953 · Petaluma
👶 Kid-Friendly 43🍸 Adult Nightlife 41🆓 Free 15☀️ Hot Day 89🌧️ Rainy Day 119🌫️ Fog Escape 63💘 Date Night 74🎸 Live Music 21😂 Comedy 5🎭 Theater & Dance 25🎨 Art & Museums 19🎬 Film 6🍜 Food & Drink 24🛍️ Markets & Shopping 13🎉 Festivals & Fairs 48🏟️ Sports & Games 2🧘 Fitness & Wellness 12📚 Talks & Classes 24🤝 Community & Causes 102🧸 Family & Kids 43
🎉 This weekend

Oct 23–25

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Saturday, October 24 1 picks

Sunday, October 25 2 picks

⏩ Before the weekend

Coming up this week

Annual Cemetery Tour
Sat24Oct

Annual Cemetery Tour

Sat, Oct 24 · All day Cypress Hill Memorial Park and Cemetery · Petaluma
$23.18
Edible Food Forest Garden
Sat24Oct

Edible Food Forest Garden

Sat, Oct 24 · All day Saint Patrick Saint Vincent High School · Vallejo
☀️ Hot-day
Halloween at Howarth
Sat24Oct

Halloween at Howarth

Sat, Oct 24 · All day Howarth Memorial Park · Santa Rosa
👶 Kid-friendly
Opera House Tricolour
Sat24Oct

Cider Circus!

Sat, Oct 24 · All day Steamer Landing Park · Petaluma
Growing Moringa
Sat24Oct

Growing Moringa

Sat, Oct 24 · All day Vallejo Peoples Garden · Vallejo
🗓️ Plan ahead

Next week · Oct 26–Nov 1

All next week →
Golden Gate Bridge seen from Crissy Field, San Francisco, California. People canoeing in the foreground.
Mon26Oct

BellyDancing with Carem

Mon, Oct 26 · All day 4140 Redwood Hwy #8, San Rafael, CA, United States, California 94903 · San Rafael
☀️ Hot-day
Crissy Field Marsh in San Francisco
Fri30Oct

Intermediate Salsa with Eric

Fri, Oct 30 · All day 4140 Redwood Hwy #8, San Rafael, CA, United States, California 94903 · San Rafael
☀️ Hot-day
🔭 Further out

Coming soon

Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center and World War II Nisei veterans on their 75th anniversary of the Military Intelligence Service at Crissy Field on the Presidio of San Francisco, California on November 12, 2016 - 2
Thu5Nov

Cuban Salsa Beginner - 4-Week Class

Thu, Nov 5 · All day 4140 Redwood Hwy #8, San Rafael, CA, United States, California 94903 · San Rafael
☀️ Hot-day
⭐ Always-on picks

Classic things to do in the North Bay

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

Gabrielson Memorial Park, Sausalito, California

Sausalito Waterfront

Daily Downtown Sausalito · Sausalito
Free👶 Kid-friendly☀️ Hot-day
Bolinas Bay (left) and Stinson Beach (right) as seen from California State Route 1 looking northwest

Stinson Beach

Daily Stinson Beach
Free👶 Kid-friendly☀️ Hot-day
Cafe with books - San Francisco, California, USA.

Sonoma Plaza

Daily Sonoma Plaza · Sonoma
Free👶 Kid-friendly
People watching a show at Six Flags in Vallejo, California

Six Flags Discovery Kingdom

Seasonal; check calendar Six Flags Discovery Kingdom · Vallejo
👶 Kid-friendlyTicketed
Golden Gate Bridge seen from Crissy Field, San Francisco, California. People canoeing in the foreground.

Angel Island State Park

Daily ferries (seasonal schedule) Angel Island (Tiburon ferry) · Tiburon
👶 Kid-friendly☀️ Hot-dayFerry fare

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do in the North Bay this weekend?

Popular picks for Oct 23–25 include Saturday Harvest Markets at Sonoma Garden Park (Sat, Oct 24), Sunday Full Moon Sail on San Francisco Bay - October 2026 (Sun, Oct 25), Petaluma River Full Moon Paddle (Hunter's Moon!) (Sun, Oct 25). See the full, daily-updated list on this page.

Are there free things to do in the North Bay?

Yes — 4 free events and activities are listed in the North Bay 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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