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Festivals & street fairs events in the Bay Area

Browse street fairs, cultural festivals, food & wine festivals, and block parties in the Bay Area.

We reviewed 550+ Bay Area event sources to pick the 15 best festivals & street fairs in the Bay Area between September 30 and October 6. Updated daily.

Our best picks: festivals & street fairs in the Bay Area — September 30 – October 6

THURSDAY
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OCTOBER

5 PM·Saratoga Village Center Parking Lot, Big Basin Way, Saratoga

Experience the vibrant energy of Saratoga Nights, held on the first Thursday of each month from May through October, 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., in historic Saratoga Village. This community gathering features live music, wine and beer gardens, local food offerings, activities, and a welcoming atmosphere that brings resident…

7 PM – 9 PM·La Peña Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA

The 17th Annual Fist Up Film Festival returns! A good film can change your life. Free, volunteer-led, 100% POC-run. Oct 1–4, Berkeley, CA Join us at La Peña Cultural Center […]

FRIDAY
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OCTOBER

5 PM·Downtown Event Center and Plaza, 3500 Capitol Ave Fremont, California 94538

Drop by Fremont Street Eats 2026 every Friday night: May 1 through October 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm Downtown Event Center and Plaza, 3500 Capitol Ave. These Friday events bring a rotating lineup of food trucks, new drink selections, local vendors, and community fun. Fremont Street Eats is produced by the Fremont Chamber of C…

5 PM – 10 PM·Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception Parish, Los Gatos, 219 Bean Avenue, Los Gatos, CA

Located in the heart of Downtown Los Gatos, the St. Mary’s Country Fair attracts hundreds of families every October with amusement rides, live entertainment, bingo and much more. The Fair is a three-day community event driven by the generous sponsors, volunteers and attendees that help make it all happen. All proceeds…

6 PM·Downtown Main Street, Main St Martinez, California 94553

First Fridays is a monthly celebration of art, music, and community, bringing the streets of Downtown Martinez to life on the first Friday of each month. For more information, please visit: First Fridays

SATURDAY
3
OCTOBER

Huchiun Park, 4311 Hubbard Street, Emeryville, CA 94608

Celebrate the season at our Harvest Festival. Enjoy music, delicious food, family-friendly activities, and plenty of fall fun for the whole community.

10 AM – 4 PM·Children's Fairyland · Oakland

Join us for 3 weekends celebrating Latinx Heritage w/ arts & crafts, cultural performances, hands-on activities, and more surprises! — Celebrate Latinx Heritage at Fairyland! Join us for three full weekends of family fun celebrating and uplifting the vibrant beauty within the Latinx diaspora. Traditional arts & crafts,…

11 AM – 9 PM·St. Victor Parish, 3108 Sierra Rd., San Jose, CA

Annual Fall Festival. Food Booths, Game Booths, Saturday Dinner, Sunday Breakfast, Live Entertainment, Raffle. Saturday 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.; Sunday 11:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.

11 AM – 10 PM·Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception Parish, Los Gatos, 219 Bean Avenue, Los Gatos, CA

Located in the heart of Downtown Los Gatos, the St. Mary’s Country Fair attracts hundreds of families every October with amusement rides, live entertainment, bingo and much more. The Fair is a three-day community event driven by the generous sponsors, volunteers and attendees that help make it all happen. All proceeds…

11 AM – 4 PM·Yerba Buena Gardens, Mission Street between 3rd & 4th Streets, SF · San Francisco

SUNDAY
4
OCTOBER

10 AM – 3 PM·Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception Parish, Los Gatos, 219 Bean Avenue, Los Gatos, CA

Located in the heart of Downtown Los Gatos, the St. Mary’s Country Fair attracts hundreds of families every October with amusement rides, live entertainment, bingo and much more. The Fair is a three-day community event driven by the generous sponsors, volunteers and attendees that help make it all happen. All proceeds…

10 AM – 4 PM·Children's Fairyland · Oakland

Join us for 3 weekends celebrating Latinx Heritage w/ arts & crafts, cultural performances, hands-on activities, and more surprises! — Celebrate Latinx Heritage at Fairyland! Join us for three full weekends of family fun celebrating and uplifting the vibrant beauty within the Latinx diaspora. Traditional arts & crafts,…

10 AM·Coyote Hills, Fremont

COYOTE HILLS REGIONAL PARK – Immerse yourself in the rich heritage of local Indigenous Peoples past, present, and future. Join Ohlone community members from diverse tribes as they bring their culture to life through music, song, dance, and storytelling. Let's come together to learn, celebrate, and honor the original st…

10:30 AM·Millbrae Library Plaza, 1 Library Avenue, Millbrae

The City of Millbrae and its Japanese Culture Festival Committee, together with its lead sponsor, The City of Millbrae and The Millbrae Chamber of Commerce, are pleased to announce that the 21st Annual Japanese Culture Festival will be held in Millbrae on Sunday, October 4, 2026. The genesis of the event stems from a d…

11 AM – 6:30 PM·St. Victor Parish, 3108 Sierra Rd., San Jose, CA

Annual Fall Festival. Food Booths, Game Booths, Saturday Dinner, Sunday Breakfast, Live Entertainment, Raffle. Saturday 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.; Sunday 11:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.

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