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Golden Gate Bridge seen from Crissy Field, San Francisco, California. People canoeing in the foreground.
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Outdoors & Nature in San Francisco this weekend

Updated Saturday, October 24 · 76 listings

Photo: Guillaume Paumier / Wikimedia Commons

Quick answer

This weekend (Oct 23–25) there are 8 events in San Francisco, plus 22 always-open favorites. Top picks:

  1. SF’s “Daybreaker” Boo-tiful Morning Dance Party (2026) — Sun, Oct 25, Transamerica Pyramid · Financial District, SF
  2. Yoga in Francisco Park — Sun, Oct 25, Francisco Park · San Francisco (free)
  3. Football Sundays: Outdoor Big Screen NFL Games + Lawn Fun (Thrive City) — Sun, Oct 25, Thrive City · San Francisco (free)
  4. Try Lawn Bowling at SF’s Historic 125-Year-Old Club in GG Park (SF) — Sun, Oct 25, San Francisco Lawn Bowling Club · San Francisco (free)
  5. Lindy in the Park” Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park) — Sun, Oct 25, JFK Drive Lindy Hop Spot · Golden Gate Park, SF (free)
👶 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🏟️ 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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Sunday, October 25 8 picks

Runners completing the third leg of the 2022 Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon on the Marina Green of San Francisco, California.
Sun25Oct

Yoga in Francisco Park

Sun, Oct 25 · 10 AM Francisco Park · San Francisco
Free
⏩ Before the weekend

Coming up this week

🗓️ Plan ahead

Next week · Oct 26–Nov 1

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Cafe with books - San Francisco, California, USA.
Tue27Oct

San Francisco Syntax Meetup

Tue, Oct 27 · 5 PM Barebottle Beer Garden at Salesforce Park · Financial District, SF
Free🚇 BART
🔭 Further out

Coming soon

Opera House Tricolour
Wed4Nov

Ryli

Wed, Nov 4 · 7 PM Yerba Buena Center for the Arts · Financial District, SF
Free🚇 BART☔ Rainy-day
California Coast Trail views in San francisco
Wed11Nov

Love Shows Up Gala 2026

Wed, Nov 11 · All day Oracle Park · Mission Bay, SF
From $150
⭐ Always-on picks

Classic things to do in San Francisco

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

Lands End, San Francisco, United States

Lands End Trail & Sutro Baths

Daily, sunrise to sunset Lands End Lookout · Outer Richmond, SF
Free👶 Kid-friendly☀️ Hot-day
Golden Gate Bridge seen from Crissy Field, San Francisco, California. People canoeing in the foreground.

Ocean Beach

Daily Ocean Beach · Outer Sunset, SF
Free👶 Kid-friendly☀️ Hot-day
Gate at Japanese Tea Garden (San Francisco) (TK1)

Japanese Tea Garden

Daily Japanese Tea Garden, Golden Gate Park · Golden Gate Park, SF
👶 Kid-friendly☀️ Hot-dayPaid admission (…
San Francisco Golden Gate Park's Conservatory of Flowers in March 2018.

Conservatory of Flowers

Tuesday–Sunday Conservatory of Flowers · Golden Gate Park, SF
👶 Kid-friendly☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day
Presidio Tunnel Tops park view, with Alcatraz Island in the background, on July 18, 2022, the day after it opened to the public

Presidio Tunnel Tops

Daily Presidio Tunnel Tops · Presidio, SF
Free👶 Kid-friendly☀️ Hot-day
Alcatraz Island (39495489730)

Alcatraz Island

Daily; book ahead Alcatraz Landing, Pier 33 · Embarcadero, SF
👶 Kid-friendly☀️ Hot-dayFerry ticket req…
Golden Gate Bridge seen from Crissy Field, San Francisco, California. People canoeing in the foreground.

Mission Dolores Park

Daily Mission Dolores Park · Mission District, SF
Free👶 Kid-friendly🚇 BART
California Coast Trail views in San francisco

Ride a Cable Car

Daily Powell & Market Cable Car Turnaround · Union Square, SF
👶 Kid-friendly🚇 BARTMuni fare
De Young Museum with Keith Haring's Three Dancing Figures

Balmy Alley Murals

Daily Balmy Alley · Mission District, SF
Free👶 Kid-friendly🚇 BART
California Coast Trail views in San francisco

Pier 39 Sea Lions

Daily Pier 39 · Embarcadero, SF
Free👶 Kid-friendly☀️ Hot-day
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

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do in San Francisco this weekend?

Popular picks for Oct 23–25 include SF’s “Daybreaker” Boo-tiful Morning Dance Party (2026) (Sun, Oct 25), Yoga in Francisco Park (Sun, Oct 25), Football Sundays: Outdoor Big Screen NFL Games + Lawn Fun (Thrive City) (Sun, Oct 25), Try Lawn Bowling at SF’s Historic 125-Year-Old Club in GG Park (SF) (Sun, Oct 25). See the full, daily-updated list on this page.

Are there free things to do in San Francisco?

Yes — 56 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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