Things to do this weekend in the Bay Area

Public Market, 5959 Shellmound Street, Emeryville, CA 94608

Join us at the Opening Gala for the Celebration of the Arts!When: Friday, October 2, 2026Where: Public Market, 5959 Shellmound Street, Emeryville, CA 94608Time: 6 PM - 9 PM

Blue Note Napa, Meritage Resort, 850 Bordeaux Way, Napa

Doors 3 PM / Show 3 PM OUTDOORS RAIN OR SHINE Please be sure to select the lowest available price level first. There are a limited number of tickets available at each price level. All tickets for this show are general admission, standing. GA: Ages 18+ w/ valid physical copy of goverment issued photo ID Access to the fu…

8:30 AM – 4:30 PM·San Francisco, CA (Farallon Islands)

8-hour naturalist-led whale watching expedition from San Francisco under the Golden Gate Bridge to the Farallon Islands. Expert naturalist on board. $320/person.

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…

8:30 AM – 4:30 PM·San Francisco, CA (Farallon Islands)

8-hour naturalist-led whale watching expedition from San Francisco under the Golden Gate Bridge to the Farallon Islands. Expert naturalist on board. $320/person.

9 AM·Shadow Cliffs (Pleasanton): Interpretive Pavillion

SHADOW CLIFFS – Study pond life at Shadow Cliffs while discovering the importance of this ecosystem. Then help protect it by earning 1.5 volunteer service hours of trash pickup along the trail. Ages 13-18. 1 adult registration required per teen/siblings/friends. Once registered, you will receive a link to create EBRPD…

11 AM – 4 PM·Biblioteca Latinoamericana, San Jose

Join us as Biblioteca Latinoamericana celebrates 50 years of serving the community. The anniversary celebration will honor the founders who established the library in 1976 and recognize Amigos de la Biblioteca with a special commendation. Guest Speakers Matt Mahan, Mayor, City of San José Anthony Tordillos, Councilmemb…

11 AM – 4 PM·Exact parking location TBA · Pleasanton

Join Zippy in the Kids Zone at Pleasanton Palooza, presented by the Pleasanton Downtown Association! Stop by for books, recreation, and family fun at this free street fair featuring live music, vendors, entertainment, and the BMX Bike Fest.

4 PM – 8:30 PM·Center for Spiritual Awakening / The Mindshop, 522 Central Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA

Join the Center for Spiritual Awakening on Saturday, October 3rd from 4:00 – 8:30 pm for an unforgettable autumn evening of music, community, food, and giving at CSA’s Golden Harvest Gala, held in a beautiful private Carmel luxury barn. This special fundraising celebration brings together some of our community’s favori…

7 PM·Sycamore Grove Park, Ranger Station Picnic Area, 1051 Wetmore Rd. Livermore, California 94550

Teens, ages 13+, are invited to join us on Saturday, October 3, for Firelight Frights: Scary Campfire Stories with LARPD in Sycamore Grove Park! Event requires registration, space is limited. Call 925-373-5505 to sign up.

8:30 AM – 4:30 PM·San Francisco, CA (Farallon Islands)

8-hour naturalist-led whale watching expedition from San Francisco under the Golden Gate Bridge to the Farallon Islands. Expert naturalist on board. $320/person.

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…

12 PM – 5 PM·Albany, Edith Stone Room, Albany

This fun, family-friendly, all-ages event celebrates Banned Books Week with something for everyone! Scheduled Events : Community Center Main Hall 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM: Meet the Authors Tabling event with guest authors 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM: Banned Books Drag Bingo w/Ms. Sweet Nothing A guaranteed fun time! 2:15 PM – 2:30 P…

2 PM – 4 PM·Belmont, Twin Pines Park 1 Twin Pines Ln, Belmont, CA 94002, Belmont

Join Belmont's Poet Laureate for a unique outdoor experience that combines a scenic hike at Twin Pines Lake with a poetry workshop. Participants will draw inspiration from nature, engage in guided writing exercises, and explore the connection between movement, observation, and storytelling. Whether you're an experience…

2 PM – 4:30 PM·Main Library TeenZone, 2nd floor , Oakland

Teens! Do you like games that involve worldbuilding, narrative, and strategy? Come and meet other teens and play the fun Magic the Gathering (MtG) game Commander . Open to new and experienced players. All teens aged 12-18 welcome. All materials provided (including snacks!).

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

Closing night: Honoring our Ancestors. A good film can change your life. Free, volunteer-led, 100% POC-run. Oct 1–4, Berkeley, CA The 17th Annual Fist Up Film Festival returns to La Peña Cultural Center […] \n