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Festivals & Fairs in the Peninsula this weekend

Updated Saturday, October 24 · 41 listings

Photo: Ramesh Lalwani / Wikimedia Commons

Quick answer

This weekend (Oct 23–25) there are 2 events in the Peninsula. Top picks:

  1. The Frontier Between Legendary Monsters and Verified Natural History — Sun, Oct 25, Sapp Center for Science Teaching and Learning · Palo Alto
  2. 2026 Pillar Point Harbor Costumed “Witch Paddle” on Kayaks + Paddle Boards (Half Moon Bay) — Sun, Oct 25, Half Moon Bay (free)
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🎉 This weekend

Oct 23–25

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Sunday, October 25 2 picks

⏩ 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
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 →
Hardly Strictly Crowd
Fri30Oct

2026 Halloween Concert

Fri, Oct 30 · 7:30 PM Dinkelspiel Auditorium · Palo Alto
☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day$27–$32
🔭 Further out

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Frequently asked questions

What is there to do in the Peninsula this weekend?

Popular picks for Oct 23–25 include The Frontier Between Legendary Monsters and Verified Natural History (Sun, Oct 25), 2026 Pillar Point Harbor Costumed “Witch Paddle” on Kayaks + Paddle Boards (Half Moon Bay) (Sun, Oct 25). See the full, daily-updated list on this page.

Are there free things to do in the Peninsula?

Yes — 5 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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