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Talks & Classes in San Francisco this weekend

Updated Saturday, October 24 · 28 listings

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Quick answer

This weekend (Oct 23–25) there are 2 events in San Francisco, plus 8 always-open favorites. Top picks:

  1. Win Tix: Sofi Tukker “Animal Talk” Live at SF’s Cow Palace (18+) — Sat, Oct 24, San Francisco (free)
  2. Spooktacular Sugar Cookies Decorating Class — Sun, Oct 25, Ferry Building Second Floor · Embarcadero, 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🎉 Festivals & Fairs 131🌲 Outdoors & Nature 76🏟️ Sports & Games 18🧘 Fitness & Wellness 15💻 Tech & Startups 8🤝 Community & Causes 54🧸 Family & Kids 59
🎉 This weekend

Oct 23–25

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Saturday, October 24 1 picks

Sunday, October 25 1 picks

⏩ Before the weekend

Coming up this week

🗓️ Plan ahead

Next week · Oct 26–Nov 1

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SF History Night | Pacific Heights
Tue27Oct

SF History Night | Pacific Heights

Tue, Oct 27 · 7 PM Congregation Sherith Israel Newman Hall · Pacific Heights, SF
🚇 BART☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day
🔭 Further out

Coming soon

⭐ Always-on picks

Classic things to do in San Francisco

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

San Francisco, California, USA

Exploratorium

Open most days; check site for hours Exploratorium, Pier 15 · Embarcadero, SF
👶 Kid-friendly☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day
Luristan Newt (Neurergus kaiseri) at the California Academy of Sciences. Please attribute to Evan Baldonado // AquariumKids.org

California Academy of Sciences

Open daily; NightLife on Thursdays (21+) California Academy of Sciences · Golden Gate Park, SF
👶 Kid-friendly21+☔ Rainy-day
Alcatraz Island (39495489730)

Alcatraz Island

Daily; book ahead Alcatraz Landing, Pier 33 · Embarcadero, SF
👶 Kid-friendly☀️ Hot-dayFerry ticket req…
California Coast Trail views in San francisco

Ride a Cable Car

Daily Powell & Market Cable Car Turnaround · Union Square, SF
👶 Kid-friendly🚇 BARTMuni fare
On Tuesdays & Thursday mornings guests can watch divers clean the tunnels and hand feed some of the fish inside!

Aquarium of the Bay

Daily Aquarium of the Bay, Pier 39 · Fisherman's Wharf, SF
👶 Kid-friendly☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day
De Young Museum with Keith Haring's Three Dancing Figures

City Lights Booksellers

Daily City Lights Booksellers · North Beach, SF
Free☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do in San Francisco this weekend?

Popular picks for Oct 23–25 include Win Tix: Sofi Tukker “Animal Talk” Live at SF’s Cow Palace (18+) (Sat, Oct 24), Spooktacular Sugar Cookies Decorating Class (Sun, Oct 25). See the full, daily-updated list on this page.

Are there free things to do in San Francisco?

Yes — 14 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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