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Things to do in the Peninsula this weekend

From Daly City to Palo Alto: coastal trails, Caltrain-town downtowns and family-friendly weekends.

Updated Saturday, October 24 · 424 listings

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Quick answer

This weekend (Oct 23–25) there are 38 events in the Peninsula, plus 7 always-open favorites. Top picks:

  1. JANE! An intimate exploration of Gilded Age excess and the enigmatic life and death of Jane Stanford — Sun, Oct 25, Cantor Arts Center · Palo Alto
  2. Korean Indigenous Futures: The Art of Kim Bong-Jun 김봉준 판화전: 토착적 미래- K아트, 디아스포라, 세계 — Sun, Oct 25, Lathrop Library · Palo Alto
  3. Earthwise welcomes Adam O’Farrill’s Elephant — Sun, Oct 25, Lucie Stern Community Center · Palo Alto
  4. Public Tour | A Closer Look — Sun, Oct 25, Cantor Arts Center · Palo Alto (free)
  5. Gallery Conversations | JANE! — Sun, Oct 25, Cantor Arts Center · Palo Alto (free)
📍 Daly City 20📍 South San Francisco 18📍 Pacifica 1📍 Burlingame 1📍 San Mateo 53📍 San Carlos 2📍 Redwood City 42📍 Half Moon Bay 26📍 Woodside 1📍 Palo Alto 260👶 Kid-Friendly 41🍸 Adult Nightlife 21🆓 Free 40☀️ Hot Day 292🌧️ Rainy Day 282🌫️ Fog Escape 81💘 Date Night 100🚇 Near BART 6🎸 Live Music 45😂 Comedy 2🎭 Theater & Dance 54🎨 Art & Museums 166🎬 Film 7🍜 Food & Drink 26🛍️ Markets & Shopping 9🎉 Festivals & Fairs 41🌲 Outdoors & Nature 61🏟️ Sports & Games 2🧘 Fitness & Wellness 8📚 Talks & Classes 144💻 Tech & Startups 23🤝 Community & Causes 89🧸 Family & Kids 41
🎉 This weekend

Oct 23–25

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Saturday, October 24 2 picks

Sunday, October 25 36 picks

Crissy Field Marsh in San Francisco
Sun25Oct

Half Moon Bay Witch Paddle

Sun, Oct 25 · All day 2 Johnson pier, Half Moon Bay, CA · Half Moon Bay
☀️ Hot-day
Golden Gate Bridge seen from Crissy Field, San Francisco, California. People canoeing in the foreground.
Sun25Oct

Half Moon Hike

Sun, Oct 25 · All day Half Moon Bay, California · Half Moon Bay
☀️ Hot-day
Filoli mansion - backyard view
Sun25Oct

Learn the Skills That Matter Most

Sun, Oct 25 · All day 333 Gellert Blvd Suite 215, Daly City, CA, United States, California 94015 · Daly City
☀️ Hot-day
Filoli mansion - backyard view
Sun25Oct

Church in the Streets

Sun, Oct 25 · All day 925 Linden Avenue , South San Francisco, CA, United States, California 94080 · South San Francisco
☔ Rainy-day
Filoli mansion - backyard view
Sun25Oct

PENINSULA SPEED DATING, 30S/40S

Sun, Oct 25 · All day DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco South Airport Blvd · South San Francisco
Women's Building - Front
Sun25Oct

Book spells

Sun, Oct 25 · All day Education (Cubberley Bldg) · Palo Alto
☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day
Balmy Alley
Sun25Oct

Carolyn Lazard: Long Take

Sun, Oct 25 · All day Cantor Arts Center · Palo Alto
☔ Rainy-day☀️ 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

Halloween Magic

Sat, Oct 24 · All day 1431 Waverley St, Palo Alto, CA, United States, California 94301 · Palo Alto
Halloween Tea
Sat24Oct

Halloween Tea

Sat, Oct 24 · All day 1431 Waverley St, Palo Alto, CA, United States, California 94301 · Palo Alto
Filoli mansion - backyard view
Sat24Oct

4th Saturday Bicycle Repair Event

Sat, Oct 24 · All day Silicon Valley Bicycle Exchange (Entrance faces our parking lot off of Corporation Way) · Palo Alto
fear the fiasco concert at the DNA Lounge
Sat24Oct

Halloween Drag Brunch

Sat, Oct 24 · All day Alhambra Irish House · Redwood City
🍸 Nightlife☀️ Hot-day
🗓️ Plan ahead

Next week · Oct 26–Nov 1

All next week →
2012 MLK Day of Service 8813 (6796969085)
Mon26Oct

Family Pumpkin Party

Mon, Oct 26 · All day 1520 Hillside Blvd, Colma, CA, United States, California 94014 · Daly City
👶 Kid-friendly☀️ Hot-day
Women's Building - Corner
Mon26Oct

Book spells

Mon, Oct 26 · All day · +6 more dates Education (Cubberley Bldg) · Palo Alto
☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day
De Young Museum with Keith Haring's Three Dancing Figures
Mon26Oct

Carolyn Lazard: Long Take

Mon, Oct 26 · All day · +4 more dates Cantor Arts Center · Palo Alto
☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day
🔭 Further out

Coming soon

De Young Museum with Keith Haring's Three Dancing Figures
Mon2Nov

Carolyn Lazard: Long Take

Mon, Nov 2 · All day · +1 more date Cantor Arts Center · Palo Alto
☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day
⭐ Always-on picks

Classic things to do in the Peninsula

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

CuriOdyssey Coyote Point Recreation Area San Mateo, Ca April 13, 2016

CuriOdyssey

Wednesday–Sunday CuriOdyssey at Coyote Point · San Mateo
👶 Kid-friendlyPaid admission
General view of the Hiller Aviation Museum, San Carlos, California, USA.

Hiller Aviation Museum

Daily Hiller Aviation Museum · San Carlos
👶 Kid-friendly☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day
iPhone 4s 35mm/f2.4 Auto ISO 03/30/2014

Mori Point

Daily Mori Point · Pacifica
Free👶 Kid-friendly☀️ Hot-day

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do in the Peninsula this weekend?

Popular picks for Oct 23–25 include JANE! An intimate exploration of Gilded Age excess and the enigmatic life and death of Jane Stanford (Sun, Oct 25), Korean Indigenous Futures: The Art of Kim Bong-Jun 김봉준 판화전: 토착적 미래- K아트, 디아스포라, 세계 (Sun, Oct 25), Earthwise welcomes Adam O’Farrill’s Elephant (Sun, Oct 25), Public Tour | A Closer Look (Sun, Oct 25). See the full, daily-updated list on this page.

Are there free things to do in the Peninsula?

Yes — 40 free events and activities are listed in the Peninsula 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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