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Community & Causes in the Peninsula this weekend

Updated Saturday, October 24 · 89 listings

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Quick answer

This weekend (Oct 23–25) there are 17 events in the Peninsula. Top picks:

  1. Earthwise welcomes Adam O’Farrill’s Elephant — Sun, Oct 25, Lucie Stern Community Center · Palo Alto
  2. Jazz and Chocolate Backyard Benefit Concerts, 2026! — Sun, Oct 25, Private Home in Midtown, Palo Alto · Palo Alto
  3. Stronger Together: CCL Youth Climate Rally 2026 — Sun, Oct 25, San Mateo Central Park Stage · San Mateo
  4. Sunday Runday with Purisima Creek Runners — Sun, Oct 25, Purisma Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve - North Ridge Trailhead · Half Moon Bay
  5. Jazz and Chocolate Backyard Benefit Concert! — Sun, Oct 25, Private Home in Midtown, Palo Alto · Palo Alto
👶 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🧸 Family & Kids 41
🎉 This weekend

Oct 23–25

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Sunday, October 25 17 picks

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
Giant Pumpkin On Parade Float
Sun25Oct

Trunk or Treat

Sun, Oct 25 · All day 1 Johnson Pier, Half Moon Bay, CA, United States, California 94019 · Half Moon Bay
☀️ Hot-day
⏩ Before the weekend

Coming up this week

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
Bowl the Planet 2026
Sat24Oct

Bowl the Planet 2026

Sat, Oct 24 · All day Classic Bowling Center · Daly City
☔ Rainy-day
Filoli mansion - backyard view
Sat24Oct

Tea & Tango, Palo Alto

Sat, Oct 24 · All day 1680 Bryant St, Palo Alto, CA 94301-3513, United States · Palo Alto
🗓️ Plan ahead

Next week · Oct 26–Nov 1

All next week →
Filoli mansion - backyard view
Tue27Oct

Corporate Prayer

Tue, Oct 27 · All day 925 Linden Avenue , South San Francisco, CA, United States, California 94080 · South San Francisco
Tiny Tots Open Gym
Wed28Oct

Tiny Tots Open Gym

Wed, Oct 28 · All day Ted Adcock Community Center · Half Moon Bay
☔ Rainy-day
Physics, Politics, and Pakistan
Wed28Oct

Physics, Politics, and Pakistan

Wed, Oct 28 · 4 PM Black Community Services Center · Palo Alto
👶 Kid-friendly☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day
🔭 Further out

Coming soon

Filoli mansion - backyard view
Thu5Nov

Fall Bookmark Charm Experience

Thu, Nov 5 · All day Hotel Citrine, Palo Alto, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel · Palo Alto
☔ Rainy-day$33.85
Filoli mansion - backyard view
Fri6Nov

Noche de Loteria (Mexican Bingo)

Fri, Nov 6 · All day 1520 Hillside Blvd, Colma, CA, United States, California 94014 · Daly City
☀️ Hot-day
Display of puppets from Fairyland, 2010-2025
Fri6Nov

Youth Group

Fri, Nov 6 · All day 925 Linden Avenue , South San Francisco, CA, United States, California 94080 · South San Francisco
👶 Kid-friendly
Filoli mansion - backyard view
Sat7Nov

BEGINNER CAKEPOPS

Sat, Nov 7 · All day SUGAR N SPICE · Daly City
🚇 BART☀️ Hot-day$71.21
Giant Pumpkin On Parade Float
Sun8Nov

The Azar Lawrence Experience

Sun, Nov 8 · All day 311 Mirada Rd, Half Moon Bay, CA, United States, California 94019 · Half Moon Bay
☀️ Hot-day

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do in the Peninsula this weekend?

Popular picks for Oct 23–25 include Earthwise welcomes Adam O’Farrill’s Elephant (Sun, Oct 25), Jazz and Chocolate Backyard Benefit Concerts, 2026! (Sun, Oct 25), Stronger Together: CCL Youth Climate Rally 2026 (Sun, Oct 25), Sunday Runday with Purisima Creek Runners (Sun, Oct 25). See the full, daily-updated list on this page.

Are there free things to do in the Peninsula?

Yes — 3 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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