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Festivals & Fairs in San Francisco this weekend

Updated Saturday, October 24 · 131 listings

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Quick answer

This weekend (Oct 23–25) there are 12 events in San Francisco. Top picks:

  1. Scream: Phright Fest - The Official San Francisco Halloween Party — Sat, Oct 24, African American Art & Culture Complex · Hayes Valley, SF
  2. Sungay Brunch- Oct 25th (Dia de los Muertos) — Sun, Oct 25, Teeth Bar SF · Mission District, SF
  3. Downtown Burlingam’s Free “Fall Fest” Block Party (2026) — Sun, Oct 25, San Francisco (free)
  4. 10 Off Tix: SF’s “Terror Vault” 1874 Halloween Haunt (2026) — Sun, Oct 25, San Francisco Mint · San Francisco (free)
  5. SF’s Wild “Big Gay Halloween” at Great Star Theater (October 11-25) — Sun, Oct 25, Great Star Theater · Chinatown, SF
👶 Kid-Friendly 58🍸 Adult Nightlife 332🆓 Free 259☀️ Hot Day 154🌧️ Rainy Day 275🌫️ Fog Escape 34💘 Date Night 197🚇 Near BART 407🎸 Live Music 91😂 Comedy 48🎭 Theater & Dance 36🎨 Art & Museums 71🎬 Film 20🍜 Food & Drink 49🛍️ Markets & Shopping 36🌲 Outdoors & Nature 76🏟️ Sports & Games 18🧘 Fitness & Wellness 15📚 Talks & Classes 28💻 Tech & Startups 8🤝 Community & Causes 54🧸 Family & Kids 59
🎉 This weekend

Oct 23–25

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Saturday, October 24 4 picks

The Grand Parade of the 2010 Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival in San Francisco, California.
Sat24Oct

IE Halloween Mega Social

Sat, Oct 24 · All day 550 Barneveld Ave · Bayview–Hunters Point, SF
$23.18–$44.52

Sunday, October 25 8 picks

⏩ Before the weekend

Coming up this week

The Grand Parade of the 2010 Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival in San Francisco, California.
Sat24Oct

Fisherman's Wharf Chowder Fest

Sat, Oct 24 · All day Little Embarcadero, Fisherman's Wharf · Embarcadero, SF
☀️ Hot-day
🗓️ Plan ahead

Next week · Oct 26–Nov 1

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🔭 Further out

Coming soon

Cherry Blossom Festival
Fri6Nov

DIA DE LOS MUERTOS

Fri, Nov 6 · All day City Nights · SoMa, SF
🚇 BARTFrom $13.11
Mission Mural - Political Art - 28295632829
Sat7Nov

Art & Crafts Fair at CCA

Sat, Nov 7 · All day California College of the Arts · Mission Bay, SF

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do in San Francisco this weekend?

Popular picks for Oct 23–25 include Scream: Phright Fest - The Official San Francisco Halloween Party (Sat, Oct 24), Sungay Brunch- Oct 25th (Dia de los Muertos) (Sun, Oct 25), Downtown Burlingam’s Free “Fall Fest” Block Party (2026) (Sun, Oct 25), 10 Off Tix: SF’s “Terror Vault” 1874 Halloween Haunt (2026) (Sun, Oct 25). See the full, daily-updated list on this page.

Are there free things to do in San Francisco?

Yes — 38 free events and activities are listed in 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: Saturday, October 24.

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