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Free Events in the Bay Area
Everything on our Bay Area calendar that costs nothing to attend — free museum days and nights, library workshops, ranger and naturalist walks, telescope nights and the planting and restoration days. Where a free event needs a reservation, or is free only for residents, the card says so.
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, Grand Lobby
THRU WED, OCT 21Free Art Workshop: Halloween GarlandYerba Buena Center for the Arts, Grand Lobby · SF Downtown & WaterfrontFree with registrationDetails →Richmond Art Center
WEDNESDAYS · 3:30–6:30 PMArt Club for TeensRichmond Art Center · Oakland & East BayFree · registration requiredDetails →San Francisco Main Library, Koret Auditorium
WED, OCT 21Rocky Horror Picture Show with a Full Shadow CastSan Francisco Main Library, Koret Auditorium · SF Downtown & WaterfrontDrop-in · prop bags $5Details →Parkside Branch Library
WED, OCT 21Papel PicadoParkside Branch Library · SF West SideFree · reservations requiredDetails →Museum of the African Diaspora
WED, OCT 21Nafissa Thompson-Spires: The Four Wives and Five Deaths of Richard MilfordMuseum of the African Diaspora · SF Downtown & WaterfrontFree · $10–$15 suggested donationDetails →Ace Makerspace
WED, OCT 21Ace Makerspace TourAce Makerspace · Oakland & East BayFree–$15Details →Alcatraz Gardens, Alcatraz Island
WED & THU · 8 AM–NOONAlcatraz Historic Gardens Volunteer ShiftAlcatraz Gardens, Alcatraz Island · SF Downtown & WaterfrontFree · registration requiredDetails →Ferry Building
TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS · 10 AM–2 PMFerry Plaza Farmers Market (Tuesday and Thursday)Ferry Building · SF Downtown & WaterfrontFree to attendDetails →Crissy Field and rotating GGNRA sites
THURSDAYS · 10 AM–1 PMGolden Gate Historic Landscaping and MaintenanceCrissy Field and rotating GGNRA sites · SF West SideFree · registration requiredDetails →Sebastopol Center for the Arts
THU, OCT 22Social Media Mastery WorkshopSebastopol Center for the Arts · Marin & North Bay$0.00 · free and open to the public, donations accepted · RSVP requestedDetails →The Crucible
THU, OCT 22Heavy Metal: Industrial Artisan FairThe Crucible · Oakland & East BayFree · RSVPDetails →Ace Makerspace
THU, OCT 22Laser LabAce Makerspace · Oakland & East BayFree – $12.00Details →Ace Makerspace
THU, OCT 22Workshop Care NightAce Makerspace · Oakland & East BayFree – $15.00Details →Black Point Historic Gardens, Fort Mason
FRIDAYS · 9 AM–NOONBlack Point Historic GardensBlack Point Historic Gardens, Fort Mason · SF Downtown & WaterfrontFree · registration requiredDetails →Presidio of San FranciscoFRIDAYS · 9 AM–NOONPresidio Forest StewardsPresidio of San Francisco · SF West SideFree · registration requiredDetails →Hiller Aviation Museum
FRI, OCT 23Halloween Haunted HangarHiller Aviation Museum · PeninsulaIncluded with museum admission · members freeDetails →San Francisco Main LibraryFreeFRI, OCT 23Chinese Knot with Ms. YanSan Francisco Main Library · SF Downtown & WaterfrontFreeDetails →Oakland Museum of California
FreeFRI, OCT 23Friday Nights with DATANAGANOakland Museum of California · Oakland & East BayFreeDetails →San Francisco Main Library, Koret Auditorium
FRI, OCT 23Author Talk: Walter Mosley, Hanging and BurningSan Francisco Main Library, Koret Auditorium · SF Downtown & WaterfrontFree · pre-registration requiredDetails →Ace Makerspace
FRI, OCT 23Ace Maker SocialAce Makerspace · Oakland & East BayFree – $12.00Details →Chabot Space & Science Center
FreeFRI & SAT · 7:30–10:30 PMFree Public Telescope ViewingChabot Space & Science Center · Oakland & East BayFreeDetails →Ferry BuildingSATURDAYS · 8 AM–2 PMFerry Plaza Farmers Market (Saturday)Ferry Building · SF Downtown & WaterfrontFree to attendDetails →Presidio of San Francisco
SATURDAYS · 9 AM–NOONPresidio Habitat StewardsPresidio of San Francisco · SF West SideFree · registration requiredDetails →de Young Museum
SATURDAYS · 9:30 AM–5:15 PMFree Saturdays at the de Youngde Young Museum · SF West SideFree for Bay Area residents · reserve onlineDetails →Legion of Honor
SATURDAYS · 9:30 AMFree Saturdays at the Legion of HonorLegion of Honor · SF West SideFree for Bay Area residents · reserve onlineDetails →Lake Merritt Sail Boat House
TUE & SAT · 10 AM–NOONLake Merritt Community CleanupLake Merritt Sail Boat House · Oakland & East BayFree · registration requiredDetails →Hiller Aviation Museum
SAT, OCT 24Paint-A-PlaneHiller Aviation Museum · PeninsulaIncluded with museum admission · members freeDetails →Randall Museum
FreeSAT, OCT 24Family HalloweenRandall Museum · SF West SideFreeDetails →San José Museum of Art
SAT, OCT 24Community Day: Día de los MuertosSan José Museum of Art · South BayFree admission all day · sugar skull decorating ticketed separatelyDetails →Legion of Honor
SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS · 11:30 AMPorcelain Conversations with Museum GuidesLegion of Honor · SF West SideFree after general admission · no reservationsDetails →Randall Museum
SATURDAYS · 11:30 AMMeet an Animal AmbassadorRandall Museum · SF West SideFree (museum admission is free)Details →Yerba Buena Gardens, Great Lawn
SAT, OCT 24Afro-Filipino Jazz ProjectYerba Buena Gardens, Great Lawn · SF Downtown & WaterfrontFree · RSVP via EventbriteDetails →Cubberley Community Center
SAT, OCT 24Artists' Portfolios: Present Your Best WorkCubberley Community Center · PeninsulaFree · RSVP requiredDetails →Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
SAT, OCT 24Silent Shorts ProgramYerba Buena Center for the Arts · SF Downtown & Waterfront$15 · free for YBCA membersDetails →Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, Screening Room
SATURDAYS · 2 PMThe World of Black Film: RevolutionsYerba Buena Center for the Arts, Screening Room · SF Downtown & Waterfront$15 (includes snacks and gallery admission) · free for membersDetails →Legion of Honor
SATURDAYS · 4 PMSaturday Organ ConcertsLegion of Honor · SF West SideFree for Bay Area residents on SaturdaysDetails →California Academy of Sciences
SAT, OCT 24SuperNaturalCalifornia Academy of Sciences · SF West SideGA adult $60 ($55 members) · youth 3–17 $45 ($40 members) · under 3 free · VIP packages extraDetails →Marin Headlands (Morning Sun Trail–Spencer Lot)
SUNDAYS · 9:30 AM–2:30 PMHabitat Restoration TeamMarin Headlands (Morning Sun Trail–Spencer Lot) · Marin & North BayFree · registration requiredDetails →Grace Cathedral
SUN, OCT 25The Forum with Arlie Russell Hochschild: Stolen PrideGrace Cathedral · SF Downtown & WaterfrontFree · registration recommendedDetails →SFMOMA
SUN, OCT 25Free Family Day: K-Pop, Art, and BeyondSFMOMA · SF Downtown & WaterfrontFree · RSVP required ($12 adult surcharge for RM x SFMOMA)Details →Pole Mountain / Little Black Mountain Preserve
SUN, OCT 25Autumn Views at Pole MountainPole Mountain / Little Black Mountain Preserve · Marin & North BayFree · registration requiredDetails →Oakland Museum of California
SUN, OCT 2532nd Annual Día de los Muertos Community CelebrationOakland Museum of California · Oakland & East Bay$10 · members and kids under 12 free with advance reservationDetails →Asian Art Museum
SUN, OCT 25Opening Celebration: Vishnu's Cosmic OceanAsian Art Museum · SF Downtown & WaterfrontFree with museum admissionDetails →Fort Mason
TUESDAYS · 9 AM–NOONFort Mason Historic Landscaping and MaintenanceFort Mason · SF Downtown & WaterfrontFree · registration requiredDetails →Sebastopol Center for the Arts
TUE, OCT 27Poetry LivesSebastopol Center for the Arts · Marin & North BayFrom $0.00 · workshop $5/$10/$15/$20 · Open Mic Only optionDetails →Golden Gate National Recreation Area (rotating SF sites)
WEDNESDAYS · 9 AM–NOONSan Francisco Habitat StewardsGolden Gate National Recreation Area (rotating SF sites) · SF West SideFree · registration requiredDetails →Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
WED, OCT 28Free Art Workshop: Pop-up Mini Haunted HouseYerba Buena Center for the Arts · SF Downtown & WaterfrontFree with registrationDetails →Ace Makerspace
WED, OCT 28Jigsaw Puzzle NightAce Makerspace · Oakland & East BayFree–$15Details →Hiller Aviation Museum
THU, OCT 29Trunk or TreatHiller Aviation Museum · PeninsulaFree · Haunted Hangar ticket separateDetails →SFMOMA
THU, OCT 29An Evening with Doug AitkenSFMOMA · SF Downtown & WaterfrontFree (RSVP) · $10 general · $20 / $30 support tiersDetails →SFMOMA
THU, OCT 29Works on Paper Book Club: Eat the Mouth That Feeds You by Carribean FragozaSFMOMA · SF Downtown & WaterfrontFree with RSVPDetails →Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
THU, OCT 29The Haunt: A Halloween Hangout Crafted by ArtistsYerba Buena Center for the Arts · SF Downtown & Waterfront$25 · YBCA members $15 · kids 12 and under freeDetails →Oakland Museum of California
FreeFRI, OCT 30Friday Nights with La Gente SFOakland Museum of California · Oakland & East BayFreeDetails →Hiller Aviation Museum
SAT, OCT 31Helicopter Pumpkin Drop and Kids Halloween FestivalHiller Aviation Museum · PeninsulaIncluded with museum admission · members freeDetails →Ferry Plaza Farmers Market, Foodwise Classroom
SAT, OCT 31Cooking Demo: Sofía Jiménez of Tutuli Mexican BakeryFerry Plaza Farmers Market, Foodwise Classroom · SF Downtown & WaterfrontFree · recipes and samplesDetails →SFMOMA
SAT, OCT 31SFMOMAweenSFMOMA · SF Downtown & WaterfrontFree with museum admissionDetails →Ferry Building
SAT, OCT 31Fall Fruit CelebrationFerry Building · SF Downtown & WaterfrontNo price listed · free samples and recipesDetails →Yerba Buena Gardens, Children's Garden
SAT, OCT 31Halloween HooplaYerba Buena Gardens, Children's Garden · SF Downtown & WaterfrontFree · RSVP via EventbriteDetails →Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
SAT, OCT 31The Red ShoesYerba Buena Center for the Arts · SF Downtown & Waterfront$15 (film, snacks and gallery admission) · free for YBCA membersDetails →Sears Point / Dickson Trail, San Pablo Bay NWR
SUN, NOV 1Marsh Restoration on the BaySears Point / Dickson Trail, San Pablo Bay NWR · Marin & North BayFree · registration requiredDetails →Asian Art Museum
SUN, NOV 1First Free Sunday: Diwali CelebrationAsian Art Museum · SF Downtown & WaterfrontFree (Free First Sunday)Details →Hiller Aviation Museum
SUN, NOV 1Straw Rocket WorkshopHiller Aviation Museum · PeninsulaIncluded with museum admission · members freeDetails →Asian Art MuseumSUN, NOV 1SACHI Annual Event: Calm and Chaos of Vishnu's Cosmic OceanAsian Art Museum · SF Downtown & WaterfrontFree (Free First Sunday)Details →Oakland Museum of California1ST SUNDAY · 11 AM–5 PMFree First SundaysOakland Museum of California · Oakland & East BayFree general admission · special exhibitions $6Details →Oakland Museum of California
1ST SUNDAY · 1 PMOMCA Architecture Walk and TalkOakland Museum of California · Oakland & East BayFree · no reservations requiredDetails →Ace Makerspace
WED, NOV 43D Printing Night and CertificationAce Makerspace · Oakland & East BayFree–$12Details →Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, Gallery 3
WED, NOV 4Ryli: In-Gallery PerformanceYerba Buena Center for the Arts, Gallery 3 · SF Downtown & WaterfrontFree with RSVPDetails →Ace Makerspace
WED, NOV 4Textiles Open Studio with Team AceAce Makerspace · Oakland & East BayFree – $12.00Details →Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA)
1ST THURSDAY · ALL DAYFree First ThursdayBerkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA) · Oakland & East BayFree gallery admissionDetails →Museum of the African Diaspora
THU, NOV 5Downtown First ThursdaysMuseum of the African Diaspora · SF Downtown & WaterfrontFree admissionDetails →Museum of the African Diaspora
FreeTHU, NOV 5Caribbean Cocktails: Migration, Memory, and Making Across the DiasporaMuseum of the African Diaspora · SF Downtown & WaterfrontFreeDetails →Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
FRI, NOV 6Jam Session with Creativity ExploredYerba Buena Center for the Arts · SF Downtown & WaterfrontFree with RSVPDetails →Ortega Branch Library
FreeFRI, NOV 6Crochet Mug WarmerOrtega Branch Library · SF West SideFreeDetails →San José Museum of Art
FreeFRI, NOV 6First FridaysSan José Museum of Art · South BayFreeDetails →Workshop SF
FreeFRI, NOV 6Workshop SF First Fridays: Notebook, Bookmark Making and Beer Pop-UpWorkshop SF · SF West SideFreeDetails →Glen Oaks Ranch
SAT, NOV 7Wildlife Corridor Walk at Glen Oaks RanchGlen Oaks Ranch · Marin & North BayFree · registration requiredDetails →Richmond Art Center
SAT, NOV 7Making History: Figure Drawing in the GalleriesRichmond Art Center · Oakland & East BayFREE | REGISTRATION REQUESTEDDetails →SFMOMA
SAT, NOV 7Make a Kite with Jacob HashimotoSFMOMA · SF Downtown & WaterfrontFree · no museum admission requiredDetails →San Francisco Main Library
FreeSAT, NOV 7National AIDS Memorial Quilt Repair and Panel MakingSan Francisco Main Library · SF Downtown & WaterfrontFreeDetails →SFMOMA
SAT, NOV 7The Fall of the I-Hotel + Manilatown Manang ScreeningsSFMOMA · SF Downtown & WaterfrontFree · at capacityDetails →Bayview/Linda Brooks-Burton Branch Library
FreeSAT, NOV 7Rangoli CraftBayview/Linda Brooks-Burton Branch Library · SF Mission & SouthFreeDetails →The Crucible
SAT, NOV 7Free Crucible TourThe Crucible · Oakland & East BayFree · RSVP requiredDetails →Bay Area Glass Institute (BAGI)
$0.00 · RSVPSAT, NOV 7BAGI's 30th Birthday PartyBay Area Glass Institute (BAGI) · South Bay$0.00 · RSVPDetails →Estero Americano Preserve
SUN, NOV 8Raptor Walk at Estero Americano PreserveEstero Americano Preserve · Marin & North BayFree Event · registration requiredDetails →SFMOMA
SUN, NOV 8Family Studio: Lines That MoveSFMOMA · SF Downtown & WaterfrontFree · no museum admission requiredDetails →Hiller Aviation Museum
SUN, NOV 8Helicopter AdventureHiller Aviation Museum · PeninsulaIncluded with museum admission · members freeDetails →Eureka Valley/Harvey Milk Memorial Branch Library
FreeSUN, NOV 8Crafting in the CastroEureka Valley/Harvey Milk Memorial Branch Library · SF Mission & SouthFreeDetails →Ace Makerspace
WED, NOV 11Electronics NightAce Makerspace · Oakland & East BayFree–$15Details →Sebastopol Center for the ArtsTHU, NOV 12Curatorial Guidance in the Art Market WorkshopSebastopol Center for the Arts · Marin & North Bay$0.00 · free and open to the public, donations acceptedDetails →SFMOMA
THU, NOV 12Little Forest: Film Screening and ConversationSFMOMA · SF Downtown & WaterfrontFree (RSVP) · $10 general · $20 / $30 support tiersDetails →Asian Art Museum
FRI, NOV 13Holiday Artisan MarketAsian Art Museum · SF Downtown & WaterfrontFree · no ticket requiredDetails →Yerba Buena Gardens, Great Lawn
FRI, NOV 13Bhangra & Beats Night MarketYerba Buena Gardens, Great Lawn · SF Downtown & WaterfrontFree · RSVP coming soonDetails →Art Works Downtown
Free2ND FRIDAY · 5–8 PM2nd Friday Art WalkArt Works Downtown · Marin & North BayFreeDetails →Hiller Aviation Museum
FRI, NOV 13Starlight NightsHiller Aviation Museum · PeninsulaIncluded with museum admission · members freeDetails →San José Museum of Art
FreeFRI, NOV 13Opening Celebration: Irving Norman: Fight for LifeSan José Museum of Art · South BayFreeDetails →Museum of the African Diaspora.jpg)
2ND SATURDAY · 11 AM–5 PMThrive @ MoAD Free Community DayMuseum of the African Diaspora · SF Downtown & WaterfrontFree · walk-ins welcomeDetails →Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA)
SAT, NOV 14Gallery + Studio: Love Notes for the FutureBerkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA) · Oakland & East BayFree for kids 13 and under and one accompanying adult per childDetails →Ace MakerspaceSAT, NOV 14Ace Makerspace TourAce Makerspace · Oakland & East BayFree – $15.00Details →Legion of Honor
SAT, NOV 14A Closer Look: The Mysteries of a 17th-Century Carved Limewood PanelLegion of Honor · SF West SideFree program · first come, first servedDetails →Cubberley Community Center
FreeSAT, NOV 14Cubberley Artist Studio Program Open StudiosCubberley Community Center · PeninsulaFreeDetails →Asian Art Museum
SAT, NOV 14Artist Talk: Bamboo Art Prizewinner Ōki ToshieAsian Art Museum · SF Downtown & WaterfrontFree with admissionDetails →Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA)
SAT, NOV 14Roundtable Reading: The Vanishing of Lake PeigneurBerkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA) · Oakland & East BayFree for kids 13 and under and one accompanying adult per childDetails →Ace Makerspace
SAT, NOV 14Metal Shop Open HoursAce Makerspace · Oakland & East BayFree (RSVP)Details →SFMOMA
SUN, NOV 15The Doctor Is In: Kids' Answers to Your Art Problems with the Jealous CuratorSFMOMA · SF Downtown & WaterfrontFree · museum admission not requiredDetails →SFMOMA
SUN, NOV 15Real Artists Wear Black with the Jealous CuratorSFMOMA · SF Downtown & WaterfrontFree · RSVP encouragedDetails →Museum of the African Diaspora
SUN, NOV 15Finding Home: An Intimate Fireside Chat with Denise NicholasMuseum of the African Diaspora · SF Downtown & WaterfrontFree with museum admission · registrationDetails →SFMOMA
SUN, NOV 15Art in the Age of AI: A Conversation Between Holly Herndon, Mat Dryhurst, and Hans Ulrich ObristSFMOMA · SF Downtown & Waterfront$0 free RSVP · $10 general · $20 / $30 support tiersDetails →Tennessee Valley
3RD & 5TH TUESDAY · 10 AMTennessee Valley Tuesday StewardsTennessee Valley · Marin & North BayFree · registration requiredDetails →San José Museum of Art
WED, NOV 18Walk with a NaturalistSan José Museum of Art · South BayFree with Museum admissionDetails →Ace MakerspaceWED, NOV 18Ace Makerspace TourAce Makerspace · Oakland & East BayFree – $15.00Details →The CrucibleTHU, NOV 19Free Crucible TourThe Crucible · Oakland & East BayFree · RSVP requiredDetails →SFMOMA
THU, NOV 19Works on Paper Book Club: The Poetics of Space by Gaston BachelardSFMOMA · SF Downtown & WaterfrontFree with RSVPDetails →San José Museum of Art
FRI, NOV 20Day in the Life of a DocentSan José Museum of Art · South BayFree; registration requiredDetails →Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA)
FRI, NOV 20CineSpin: He Who Gets Slapped with Live JazzBerkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA) · Oakland & East BayFree · tickets at admissions desk from 6:30 pmDetails →Pole Mountain / Little Black Mountain Preserve
SAT, NOV 21Autumn Views at Pole MountainPole Mountain / Little Black Mountain Preserve · Marin & North BayFree Event · registration requiredDetails →Ferry Plaza Farmers Market, Foodwise Classroom
SAT, NOV 21Cooking Demo: Ann M. Evans and Georgeanne Brennan, Market Memories CookbookFerry Plaza Farmers Market, Foodwise Classroom · SF Downtown & WaterfrontFree · recipes and samplesDetails →Point Bonita LighthouseFree3RD SATURDAY · 12:30–3:30 PMPoint Bonita Lighthouse Open HousePoint Bonita Lighthouse · Marin & North BayFreeDetails →Golden Gate Valley Branch Library
FreeSAT, NOV 21Natural Dye Methods 101Golden Gate Valley Branch Library · SF Downtown & WaterfrontFreeDetails →Legion of Honor
SAT, NOV 21A Conversation on Azzedine AlaïaLegion of Honor · SF West SideFree program · tickets handed out from 9:30 amDetails →SFMOMA
SAT, NOV 21Baon: Stories and Struggles of Filipino MigrantsSFMOMA · SF Downtown & WaterfrontFree with RSVPDetails →Sunset Branch Library
FreeSAT, NOV 21Painting Bookmarks Inspired by Filipino FabricsSunset Branch Library · SF West SideFreeDetails →San José Museum of Art
SAT, NOV 21Anahita II: Live Sound Performance by Sholeh AsgarySan José Museum of Art · South BayFree with Museum admission · registration required, 20 per performanceDetails →Ace MakerspaceSAT, NOV 21Metal Shop Open HoursAce Makerspace · Oakland & East BayFree (RSVP)Details →SFMOMA
SUN, NOV 22Krazy Kites with SCRAPSFMOMA · SF Downtown & WaterfrontFree · museum admission not requiredDetails →Hiller Aviation Museum
SUN, NOV 22Robot RoundupHiller Aviation Museum · PeninsulaIncluded with museum admission · members freeDetails →SFMOMA
SUN, NOV 22Butoh Family Workshop with Judith KajiwaraSFMOMA · SF Downtown & WaterfrontFree with RSVPDetails →Ace MakerspaceTUE, NOV 24Workshop Care NightAce Makerspace · Oakland & East BayFree – $15.00Details →Hiller Aviation Museum
WED, NOV 25Helicopter Turkey Toss and Turkey HuntHiller Aviation Museum · PeninsulaIncluded with museum admission · members freeDetails →Ace MakerspaceSAT, NOV 28Ace Makerspace TourAce Makerspace · Oakland & East BayFree – $15.00Details →Ortega Branch LibraryFreeSAT, NOV 28Watercolor Tape PaintingOrtega Branch Library · SF West SideFreeDetails →Plaza de César Chávez
SAT, NOV 28Christmas in the Park Opening Night CeremonyPlaza de César Chávez · South BayFree admission · donations optionalDetails →Hiller Aviation Museum
SUN, NOV 29Glider DiscoveryHiller Aviation Museum · PeninsulaIncluded with museum admission · members freeDetails →West Portal Branch Library
FreeTUE, DEC 1Painting Tropical Fruit Friends with WatercolorWest Portal Branch Library · SF West SideFreeDetails →Ace MakerspaceWED, DEC 2Jigsaw Puzzle NightAce Makerspace · Oakland & East BayFree – $15.00Details →Ace MakerspaceWED, DEC 2Ace Makerspace TourAce Makerspace · Oakland & East BayFree – $15.00Details →Ace Makerspace
WED, DEC 2Textiles Open Studio with Team AceAce Makerspace · Oakland & East BayFree – $12.00Details →Ace MakerspaceTHU, DEC 3Laser LabAce Makerspace · Oakland & East BayFree – $12.00Details →de Young Museum
FRI, DEC 4Holiday Artisan Fairde Young Museum · SF West SideFree admission · members 10% off purchasesDetails →San José Museum of Art
FRI, DEC 4First Fridays: Celebrate the Holidays with PrideSan José Museum of Art · South BayFree after 6 pmDetails →Workshop SF
FreeFRI, DEC 4Workshop SF First Fridays: Mini Wreaths and Mistletoe ArrangementsWorkshop SF · SF West SideFreeDetails →Hiller Aviation Museum
SAT, DEC 5Santa Arrives by HelicopterHiller Aviation Museum · PeninsulaSanta's arrival is freeDetails →Sears Point / Dickson Trail, San Pablo Bay NWR
SAT, DEC 5Marsh Restoration on the BaySears Point / Dickson Trail, San Pablo Bay NWR · Marin & North BayFree Event · registration requiredDetails →The Crucible
SAT, DEC 5GIFTY Holiday Craft Fair and Open HouseThe Crucible · Oakland & East BayFree for all agesDetails →Ferry Plaza Farmers Market, Foodwise Classroom
SAT, DEC 5Cooking Demo: Anna Voloshyna, UkraïneFerry Plaza Farmers Market, Foodwise Classroom · SF Downtown & WaterfrontFree · recipes and samplesDetails →Noe Valley/Sally Brunn Branch Library
SAT, DEC 5Air Dry PotteryNoe Valley/Sally Brunn Branch Library · SF Mission & SouthFree · reservations requiredDetails →Richmond Art Center
SUN, DEC 6Holiday Arts FestivalRichmond Art Center · Oakland & East BayFree admissionDetails →Plaza de César ChávezSUN, DEC 6Paws at the Park: Pet-Friendly DayPlaza de César Chávez · South BayFree admission · donations optionalDetails →Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, Screening Room
WED, DEC 9Mud Frontier: Film Screening and Talkback with Rael San FratelloYerba Buena Center for the Arts, Screening Room · SF Downtown & WaterfrontFree with registrationDetails →Ferry Building
SAT, DEC 12Pop-Ups on the Plaza: Black Holiday MarketFerry Building · SF Downtown & WaterfrontFree entryDetails →Ace MakerspaceSAT, DEC 12Ace Makerspace TourAce Makerspace · Oakland & East BayFree – $15.00Details →Sausalito Waterfront, Gabrielson Park
SAT, DEC 12Sausalito Lighted Boat Parade and FireworksSausalito Waterfront, Gabrielson Park · Marin & North BayFree · optional premium seatingDetails →Plaza de César ChávezSUN, DEC 13Special Inclusion SundayPlaza de César Chávez · South BayFree admission · donations optionalDetails →Harvey Milk Photo Center
SUN, DEC 13Holiday Craft FairHarvey Milk Photo Center · SF West SideNo price listed · free cider and photo boothDetails →Chabot Space & Science Center
SUN, DEC 13Geminids Meteor Shower Watch PartyChabot Space & Science Center · Oakland & East Bay$15 adults · $7 kids · members freeDetails →Ace MakerspaceWED, DEC 16Ace Makerspace TourAce Makerspace · Oakland & East BayFree – $15.00Details →Plaza de César ChávezSAT, DEC 19Paws at the Park: Pet-Friendly DayPlaza de César Chávez · South BayFree admission · donations optionalDetails →Ferry Plaza Farmers Market, Foodwise Classroom
SAT, DEC 19Cooking Demo: Florencia Ramirez, The Kitchen ActivistFerry Plaza Farmers Market, Foodwise Classroom · SF Downtown & WaterfrontFree · recipes and samplesDetails →Grace Cathedral
FreeMON, DEC 21Solstice BellsGrace Cathedral · SF Downtown & WaterfrontFreeDetails →Plaza de César ChávezSUN, DEC 27Special Inclusion SundayPlaza de César Chávez · South BayFree admission · donations optionalDetails →San José Museum of Art
FreeFRI, JAN 8First Friday: Community Game NightSan José Museum of Art · South BayFreeDetails →San José Museum of ArtWED, OCT 28Walk with a NaturalistSan José Museum of Art · South BayFree with Museum admissionDetails →Plaza de César ChávezFRI, NOV 27Christmas in the ParkPlaza de César Chávez · South BayFree · donations welcomeDetails →San Francisco Main Library, Jewett Gallery
FreeTHU, NOV 5From Street to Stage with Beaver BauerSan Francisco Main Library, Jewett Gallery · SF Downtown & WaterfrontFreeDetails →
THRU WED, OCT 21Free Art Workshop: Halloween GarlandYerba Buena Center for the Arts, Grand Lobby · SF Downtown & WaterfrontFree with registrationDetails →Richmond Art CenterWEDNESDAYS · 3:30–6:30 PMArt Club for TeensRichmond Art Center · Oakland & East BayFree · registration requiredDetails →San Francisco Main Library, Koret AuditoriumWED, OCT 21Rocky Horror Picture Show with a Full Shadow CastSan Francisco Main Library, Koret Auditorium · SF Downtown & WaterfrontDrop-in · prop bags $5Details →Parkside Branch LibraryWED, OCT 21Papel PicadoParkside Branch Library · SF West SideFree · reservations requiredDetails →Museum of the African DiasporaWED, OCT 21Nafissa Thompson-Spires: The Four Wives and Five Deaths of Richard MilfordMuseum of the African Diaspora · SF Downtown & WaterfrontFree · $10–$15 suggested donationDetails →Ace MakerspaceWED, OCT 21Ace Makerspace TourAce Makerspace · Oakland & East BayFree–$15Details →Alcatraz Gardens, Alcatraz IslandWED & THU · 8 AM–NOONAlcatraz Historic Gardens Volunteer ShiftAlcatraz Gardens, Alcatraz Island · SF Downtown & WaterfrontFree · registration requiredDetails →Ferry BuildingTUESDAYS & THURSDAYS · 10 AM–2 PMFerry Plaza Farmers Market (Tuesday and Thursday)Ferry Building · SF Downtown & WaterfrontFree to attendDetails →Crissy Field and rotating GGNRA sitesTHURSDAYS · 10 AM–1 PMGolden Gate Historic Landscaping and MaintenanceCrissy Field and rotating GGNRA sites · SF West SideFree · registration requiredDetails →Sebastopol Center for the ArtsTHU, OCT 22Social Media Mastery WorkshopSebastopol Center for the Arts · Marin & North Bay$0.00 · free and open to the public, donations accepted · RSVP requestedDetails →The CrucibleTHU, OCT 22Heavy Metal: Industrial Artisan FairThe Crucible · Oakland & East BayFree · RSVPDetails →Ace MakerspaceTHU, OCT 22Laser LabAce Makerspace · Oakland & East BayFree – $12.00Details →Ace MakerspaceTHU, OCT 22Workshop Care NightAce Makerspace · Oakland & East BayFree – $15.00Details →Black Point Historic Gardens, Fort MasonFRIDAYS · 9 AM–NOONBlack Point Historic GardensBlack Point Historic Gardens, Fort Mason · SF Downtown & WaterfrontFree · registration requiredDetails →Presidio of San FranciscoFRIDAYS · 9 AM–NOONPresidio Forest StewardsPresidio of San Francisco · SF West SideFree · registration requiredDetails →Hiller Aviation MuseumFRI, OCT 23Halloween Haunted HangarHiller Aviation Museum · PeninsulaIncluded with museum admission · members freeDetails →San Francisco Main LibraryFreeFRI, OCT 23Chinese Knot with Ms. YanSan Francisco Main Library · SF Downtown & WaterfrontFreeDetails →Oakland Museum of CaliforniaFreeFRI, OCT 23Friday Nights with DATANAGANOakland Museum of California · Oakland & East BayFreeDetails →San Francisco Main Library, Koret AuditoriumFRI, OCT 23Author Talk: Walter Mosley, Hanging and BurningSan Francisco Main Library, Koret Auditorium · SF Downtown & WaterfrontFree · pre-registration requiredDetails →Ace MakerspaceFRI, OCT 23Ace Maker SocialAce Makerspace · Oakland & East BayFree – $12.00Details →Chabot Space & Science CenterFreeFRI & SAT · 7:30–10:30 PMFree Public Telescope ViewingChabot Space & Science Center · Oakland & East BayFreeDetails →Ferry BuildingSATURDAYS · 8 AM–2 PMFerry Plaza Farmers Market (Saturday)Ferry Building · SF Downtown & WaterfrontFree to attendDetails →Presidio of San FranciscoSATURDAYS · 9 AM–NOONPresidio Habitat StewardsPresidio of San Francisco · SF West SideFree · registration requiredDetails →de Young MuseumSATURDAYS · 9:30 AM–5:15 PMFree Saturdays at the de Youngde Young Museum · SF West SideFree for Bay Area residents · reserve onlineDetails →Legion of HonorSATURDAYS · 9:30 AMFree Saturdays at the Legion of HonorLegion of Honor · SF West SideFree for Bay Area residents · reserve onlineDetails →Lake Merritt Sail Boat HouseTUE & SAT · 10 AM–NOONLake Merritt Community CleanupLake Merritt Sail Boat House · Oakland & East BayFree · registration requiredDetails →Hiller Aviation MuseumSAT, OCT 24Paint-A-PlaneHiller Aviation Museum · PeninsulaIncluded with museum admission · members freeDetails →Randall MuseumFreeSAT, OCT 24Family HalloweenRandall Museum · SF West SideFreeDetails →San José Museum of ArtSAT, OCT 24Community Day: Día de los MuertosSan José Museum of Art · South BayFree admission all day · sugar skull decorating ticketed separatelyDetails →Legion of HonorSATURDAYS & SUNDAYS · 11:30 AMPorcelain Conversations with Museum GuidesLegion of Honor · SF West SideFree after general admission · no reservationsDetails →Randall MuseumSATURDAYS · 11:30 AMMeet an Animal AmbassadorRandall Museum · SF West SideFree (museum admission is free)Details →Yerba Buena Gardens, Great LawnSAT, OCT 24Afro-Filipino Jazz ProjectYerba Buena Gardens, Great Lawn · SF Downtown & WaterfrontFree · RSVP via EventbriteDetails →Cubberley Community CenterSAT, OCT 24Artists' Portfolios: Present Your Best WorkCubberley Community Center · PeninsulaFree · RSVP requiredDetails →Yerba Buena Center for the ArtsSAT, OCT 24Silent Shorts ProgramYerba Buena Center for the Arts · SF Downtown & Waterfront$15 · free for YBCA membersDetails →Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, Screening RoomSATURDAYS · 2 PMThe World of Black Film: RevolutionsYerba Buena Center for the Arts, Screening Room · SF Downtown & Waterfront$15 (includes snacks and gallery admission) · free for membersDetails →Legion of HonorSATURDAYS · 4 PMSaturday Organ ConcertsLegion of Honor · SF West SideFree for Bay Area residents on SaturdaysDetails →California Academy of SciencesSAT, OCT 24SuperNaturalCalifornia Academy of Sciences · SF West SideGA adult $60 ($55 members) · youth 3–17 $45 ($40 members) · under 3 free · VIP packages extraDetails →Marin Headlands (Morning Sun Trail–Spencer Lot)SUNDAYS · 9:30 AM–2:30 PMHabitat Restoration TeamMarin Headlands (Morning Sun Trail–Spencer Lot) · Marin & North BayFree · registration requiredDetails →Grace CathedralSUN, OCT 25The Forum with Arlie Russell Hochschild: Stolen PrideGrace Cathedral · SF Downtown & WaterfrontFree · registration recommendedDetails →SFMOMASUN, OCT 25Free Family Day: K-Pop, Art, and BeyondSFMOMA · SF Downtown & WaterfrontFree · RSVP required ($12 adult surcharge for RM x SFMOMA)Details →Pole Mountain / Little Black Mountain PreserveSUN, OCT 25Autumn Views at Pole MountainPole Mountain / Little Black Mountain Preserve · Marin & North BayFree · registration requiredDetails →Oakland Museum of CaliforniaSUN, OCT 2532nd Annual Día de los Muertos Community CelebrationOakland Museum of California · Oakland & East Bay$10 · members and kids under 12 free with advance reservationDetails →Asian Art MuseumSUN, OCT 25Opening Celebration: Vishnu's Cosmic OceanAsian Art Museum · SF Downtown & WaterfrontFree with museum admissionDetails →Fort MasonTUESDAYS · 9 AM–NOONFort Mason Historic Landscaping and MaintenanceFort Mason · SF Downtown & WaterfrontFree · registration requiredDetails →Sebastopol Center for the ArtsTUE, OCT 27Poetry LivesSebastopol Center for the Arts · Marin & North BayFrom $0.00 · workshop $5/$10/$15/$20 · Open Mic Only optionDetails →Golden Gate National Recreation Area (rotating SF sites)WEDNESDAYS · 9 AM–NOONSan Francisco Habitat StewardsGolden Gate National Recreation Area (rotating SF sites) · SF West SideFree · registration requiredDetails →Yerba Buena Center for the ArtsWED, OCT 28Free Art Workshop: Pop-up Mini Haunted HouseYerba Buena Center for the Arts · SF Downtown & WaterfrontFree with registrationDetails →Ace MakerspaceWED, OCT 28Jigsaw Puzzle NightAce Makerspace · Oakland & East BayFree–$15Details →Hiller Aviation MuseumTHU, OCT 29Trunk or TreatHiller Aviation Museum · PeninsulaFree · Haunted Hangar ticket separateDetails →SFMOMATHU, OCT 29An Evening with Doug AitkenSFMOMA · SF Downtown & WaterfrontFree (RSVP) · $10 general · $20 / $30 support tiersDetails →SFMOMATHU, OCT 29Works on Paper Book Club: Eat the Mouth That Feeds You by Carribean FragozaSFMOMA · SF Downtown & WaterfrontFree with RSVPDetails →Yerba Buena Center for the ArtsTHU, OCT 29The Haunt: A Halloween Hangout Crafted by ArtistsYerba Buena Center for the Arts · SF Downtown & Waterfront$25 · YBCA members $15 · kids 12 and under freeDetails →Oakland Museum of CaliforniaFreeFRI, OCT 30Friday Nights with La Gente SFOakland Museum of California · Oakland & East BayFreeDetails →Hiller Aviation MuseumSAT, OCT 31Helicopter Pumpkin Drop and Kids Halloween FestivalHiller Aviation Museum · PeninsulaIncluded with museum admission · members freeDetails →Ferry Plaza Farmers Market, Foodwise ClassroomSAT, OCT 31Cooking Demo: Sofía Jiménez of Tutuli Mexican BakeryFerry Plaza Farmers Market, Foodwise Classroom · SF Downtown & WaterfrontFree · recipes and samplesDetails →SFMOMASAT, OCT 31SFMOMAweenSFMOMA · SF Downtown & WaterfrontFree with museum admissionDetails →Ferry BuildingSAT, OCT 31Fall Fruit CelebrationFerry Building · SF Downtown & WaterfrontNo price listed · free samples and recipesDetails →Yerba Buena Gardens, Children's GardenSAT, OCT 31Halloween HooplaYerba Buena Gardens, Children's Garden · SF Downtown & WaterfrontFree · RSVP via EventbriteDetails →Yerba Buena Center for the ArtsSAT, OCT 31The Red ShoesYerba Buena Center for the Arts · SF Downtown & Waterfront$15 (film, snacks and gallery admission) · free for YBCA membersDetails →Sears Point / Dickson Trail, San Pablo Bay NWRSUN, NOV 1Marsh Restoration on the BaySears Point / Dickson Trail, San Pablo Bay NWR · Marin & North BayFree · registration requiredDetails →Asian Art MuseumSUN, NOV 1First Free Sunday: Diwali CelebrationAsian Art Museum · SF Downtown & WaterfrontFree (Free First Sunday)Details →Hiller Aviation MuseumSUN, NOV 1Straw Rocket WorkshopHiller Aviation Museum · PeninsulaIncluded with museum admission · members freeDetails →Asian Art MuseumSUN, NOV 1SACHI Annual Event: Calm and Chaos of Vishnu's Cosmic OceanAsian Art Museum · SF Downtown & WaterfrontFree (Free First Sunday)Details →Oakland Museum of California1ST SUNDAY · 11 AM–5 PMFree First SundaysOakland Museum of California · Oakland & East BayFree general admission · special exhibitions $6Details →Oakland Museum of California1ST SUNDAY · 1 PMOMCA Architecture Walk and TalkOakland Museum of California · Oakland & East BayFree · no reservations requiredDetails →Ace MakerspaceWED, NOV 43D Printing Night and CertificationAce Makerspace · Oakland & East BayFree–$12Details →Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, Gallery 3WED, NOV 4Ryli: In-Gallery PerformanceYerba Buena Center for the Arts, Gallery 3 · SF Downtown & WaterfrontFree with RSVPDetails →Ace MakerspaceWED, NOV 4Textiles Open Studio with Team AceAce Makerspace · Oakland & East BayFree – $12.00Details →Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA)1ST THURSDAY · ALL DAYFree First ThursdayBerkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA) · Oakland & East BayFree gallery admissionDetails →Museum of the African DiasporaTHU, NOV 5Downtown First ThursdaysMuseum of the African Diaspora · SF Downtown & WaterfrontFree admissionDetails →Museum of the African DiasporaFreeTHU, NOV 5Caribbean Cocktails: Migration, Memory, and Making Across the DiasporaMuseum of the African Diaspora · SF Downtown & WaterfrontFreeDetails →Yerba Buena Center for the ArtsFRI, NOV 6Jam Session with Creativity ExploredYerba Buena Center for the Arts · SF Downtown & WaterfrontFree with RSVPDetails →Ortega Branch LibraryFreeFRI, NOV 6Crochet Mug WarmerOrtega Branch Library · SF West SideFreeDetails →San José Museum of ArtFreeFRI, NOV 6First FridaysSan José Museum of Art · South BayFreeDetails →Workshop SFFreeFRI, NOV 6Workshop SF First Fridays: Notebook, Bookmark Making and Beer Pop-UpWorkshop SF · SF West SideFreeDetails →Glen Oaks RanchSAT, NOV 7Wildlife Corridor Walk at Glen Oaks RanchGlen Oaks Ranch · Marin & North BayFree · registration requiredDetails →Richmond Art CenterSAT, NOV 7Making History: Figure Drawing in the GalleriesRichmond Art Center · Oakland & East BayFREE | REGISTRATION REQUESTEDDetails →SFMOMASAT, NOV 7Make a Kite with Jacob HashimotoSFMOMA · SF Downtown & WaterfrontFree · no museum admission requiredDetails →San Francisco Main LibraryFreeSAT, NOV 7National AIDS Memorial Quilt Repair and Panel MakingSan Francisco Main Library · SF Downtown & WaterfrontFreeDetails →SFMOMASAT, NOV 7The Fall of the I-Hotel + Manilatown Manang ScreeningsSFMOMA · SF Downtown & WaterfrontFree · at capacityDetails →Bayview/Linda Brooks-Burton Branch LibraryFreeSAT, NOV 7Rangoli CraftBayview/Linda Brooks-Burton Branch Library · SF Mission & SouthFreeDetails →The CrucibleSAT, NOV 7Free Crucible TourThe Crucible · Oakland & East BayFree · RSVP requiredDetails →Bay Area Glass Institute (BAGI)$0.00 · RSVPSAT, NOV 7BAGI's 30th Birthday PartyBay Area Glass Institute (BAGI) · South Bay$0.00 · RSVPDetails →Estero Americano PreserveSUN, NOV 8Raptor Walk at Estero Americano PreserveEstero Americano Preserve · Marin & North BayFree Event · registration requiredDetails →SFMOMASUN, NOV 8Family Studio: Lines That MoveSFMOMA · SF Downtown & WaterfrontFree · no museum admission requiredDetails →Hiller Aviation MuseumSUN, NOV 8Helicopter AdventureHiller Aviation Museum · PeninsulaIncluded with museum admission · members freeDetails →Eureka Valley/Harvey Milk Memorial Branch LibraryFreeSUN, NOV 8Crafting in the CastroEureka Valley/Harvey Milk Memorial Branch Library · SF Mission & SouthFreeDetails →Ace MakerspaceWED, NOV 11Electronics NightAce Makerspace · Oakland & East BayFree–$15Details →Sebastopol Center for the ArtsTHU, NOV 12Curatorial Guidance in the Art Market WorkshopSebastopol Center for the Arts · Marin & North Bay$0.00 · free and open to the public, donations acceptedDetails →SFMOMATHU, NOV 12Little Forest: Film Screening and ConversationSFMOMA · SF Downtown & WaterfrontFree (RSVP) · $10 general · $20 / $30 support tiersDetails →Asian Art MuseumFRI, NOV 13Holiday Artisan MarketAsian Art Museum · SF Downtown & WaterfrontFree · no ticket requiredDetails →Yerba Buena Gardens, Great LawnFRI, NOV 13Bhangra & Beats Night MarketYerba Buena Gardens, Great Lawn · SF Downtown & WaterfrontFree · RSVP coming soonDetails →Art Works DowntownFree2ND FRIDAY · 5–8 PM2nd Friday Art WalkArt Works Downtown · Marin & North BayFreeDetails →Hiller Aviation MuseumFRI, NOV 13Starlight NightsHiller Aviation Museum · PeninsulaIncluded with museum admission · members freeDetails →San José Museum of ArtFreeFRI, NOV 13Opening Celebration: Irving Norman: Fight for LifeSan José Museum of Art · South BayFreeDetails →Museum of the African Diaspora2ND SATURDAY · 11 AM–5 PMThrive @ MoAD Free Community DayMuseum of the African Diaspora · SF Downtown & WaterfrontFree · walk-ins welcomeDetails →Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA)SAT, NOV 14Gallery + Studio: Love Notes for the FutureBerkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA) · Oakland & East BayFree for kids 13 and under and one accompanying adult per childDetails →Ace MakerspaceSAT, NOV 14Ace Makerspace TourAce Makerspace · Oakland & East BayFree – $15.00Details →Legion of HonorSAT, NOV 14A Closer Look: The Mysteries of a 17th-Century Carved Limewood PanelLegion of Honor · SF West SideFree program · first come, first servedDetails →Cubberley Community CenterFreeSAT, NOV 14Cubberley Artist Studio Program Open StudiosCubberley Community Center · PeninsulaFreeDetails →Asian Art MuseumSAT, NOV 14Artist Talk: Bamboo Art Prizewinner Ōki ToshieAsian Art Museum · SF Downtown & WaterfrontFree with admissionDetails →Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA)SAT, NOV 14Roundtable Reading: The Vanishing of Lake PeigneurBerkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA) · Oakland & East BayFree for kids 13 and under and one accompanying adult per childDetails →Ace MakerspaceSAT, NOV 14Metal Shop Open HoursAce Makerspace · Oakland & East BayFree (RSVP)Details →SFMOMASUN, NOV 15The Doctor Is In: Kids' Answers to Your Art Problems with the Jealous CuratorSFMOMA · SF Downtown & WaterfrontFree · museum admission not requiredDetails →SFMOMASUN, NOV 15Real Artists Wear Black with the Jealous CuratorSFMOMA · SF Downtown & WaterfrontFree · RSVP encouragedDetails →Museum of the African DiasporaSUN, NOV 15Finding Home: An Intimate Fireside Chat with Denise NicholasMuseum of the African Diaspora · SF Downtown & WaterfrontFree with museum admission · registrationDetails →SFMOMASUN, NOV 15Art in the Age of AI: A Conversation Between Holly Herndon, Mat Dryhurst, and Hans Ulrich ObristSFMOMA · SF Downtown & Waterfront$0 free RSVP · $10 general · $20 / $30 support tiersDetails →Tennessee Valley3RD & 5TH TUESDAY · 10 AMTennessee Valley Tuesday StewardsTennessee Valley · Marin & North BayFree · registration requiredDetails →San José Museum of ArtWED, NOV 18Walk with a NaturalistSan José Museum of Art · South BayFree with Museum admissionDetails →Ace MakerspaceWED, NOV 18Ace Makerspace TourAce Makerspace · Oakland & East BayFree – $15.00Details →The CrucibleTHU, NOV 19Free Crucible TourThe Crucible · Oakland & East BayFree · RSVP requiredDetails →SFMOMATHU, NOV 19Works on Paper Book Club: The Poetics of Space by Gaston BachelardSFMOMA · SF Downtown & WaterfrontFree with RSVPDetails →San José Museum of ArtFRI, NOV 20Day in the Life of a DocentSan José Museum of Art · South BayFree; registration requiredDetails →Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA)FRI, NOV 20CineSpin: He Who Gets Slapped with Live JazzBerkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA) · Oakland & East BayFree · tickets at admissions desk from 6:30 pmDetails →Pole Mountain / Little Black Mountain PreserveSAT, NOV 21Autumn Views at Pole MountainPole Mountain / Little Black Mountain Preserve · Marin & North BayFree Event · registration requiredDetails →Ferry Plaza Farmers Market, Foodwise ClassroomSAT, NOV 21Cooking Demo: Ann M. Evans and Georgeanne Brennan, Market Memories CookbookFerry Plaza Farmers Market, Foodwise Classroom · SF Downtown & WaterfrontFree · recipes and samplesDetails →Point Bonita LighthouseFree3RD SATURDAY · 12:30–3:30 PMPoint Bonita Lighthouse Open HousePoint Bonita Lighthouse · Marin & North BayFreeDetails →Golden Gate Valley Branch LibraryFreeSAT, NOV 21Natural Dye Methods 101Golden Gate Valley Branch Library · SF Downtown & WaterfrontFreeDetails →Legion of HonorSAT, NOV 21A Conversation on Azzedine AlaïaLegion of Honor · SF West SideFree program · tickets handed out from 9:30 amDetails →SFMOMASAT, NOV 21Baon: Stories and Struggles of Filipino MigrantsSFMOMA · SF Downtown & WaterfrontFree with RSVPDetails →Sunset Branch LibraryFreeSAT, NOV 21Painting Bookmarks Inspired by Filipino FabricsSunset Branch Library · SF West SideFreeDetails →San José Museum of ArtSAT, NOV 21Anahita II: Live Sound Performance by Sholeh AsgarySan José Museum of Art · South BayFree with Museum admission · registration required, 20 per performanceDetails →Ace MakerspaceSAT, NOV 21Metal Shop Open HoursAce Makerspace · Oakland & East BayFree (RSVP)Details →SFMOMASUN, NOV 22Krazy Kites with SCRAPSFMOMA · SF Downtown & WaterfrontFree · museum admission not requiredDetails →Hiller Aviation MuseumSUN, NOV 22Robot RoundupHiller Aviation Museum · PeninsulaIncluded with museum admission · members freeDetails →SFMOMASUN, NOV 22Butoh Family Workshop with Judith KajiwaraSFMOMA · SF Downtown & WaterfrontFree with RSVPDetails →Ace MakerspaceTUE, NOV 24Workshop Care NightAce Makerspace · Oakland & East BayFree – $15.00Details →Hiller Aviation MuseumWED, NOV 25Helicopter Turkey Toss and Turkey HuntHiller Aviation Museum · PeninsulaIncluded with museum admission · members freeDetails →Ace MakerspaceSAT, NOV 28Ace Makerspace TourAce Makerspace · Oakland & East BayFree – $15.00Details →Ortega Branch LibraryFreeSAT, NOV 28Watercolor Tape PaintingOrtega Branch Library · SF West SideFreeDetails →Plaza de César ChávezSAT, NOV 28Christmas in the Park Opening Night CeremonyPlaza de César Chávez · South BayFree admission · donations optionalDetails →Hiller Aviation MuseumSUN, NOV 29Glider DiscoveryHiller Aviation Museum · PeninsulaIncluded with museum admission · members freeDetails →West Portal Branch LibraryFreeTUE, DEC 1Painting Tropical Fruit Friends with WatercolorWest Portal Branch Library · SF West SideFreeDetails →Ace MakerspaceWED, DEC 2Jigsaw Puzzle NightAce Makerspace · Oakland & East BayFree – $15.00Details →Ace MakerspaceWED, DEC 2Ace Makerspace TourAce Makerspace · Oakland & East BayFree – $15.00Details →Ace MakerspaceWED, DEC 2Textiles Open Studio with Team AceAce Makerspace · Oakland & East BayFree – $12.00Details →Ace MakerspaceTHU, DEC 3Laser LabAce Makerspace · Oakland & East BayFree – $12.00Details →de Young MuseumFRI, DEC 4Holiday Artisan Fairde Young Museum · SF West SideFree admission · members 10% off purchasesDetails →San José Museum of ArtFRI, DEC 4First Fridays: Celebrate the Holidays with PrideSan José Museum of Art · South BayFree after 6 pmDetails →Workshop SFFreeFRI, DEC 4Workshop SF First Fridays: Mini Wreaths and Mistletoe ArrangementsWorkshop SF · SF West SideFreeDetails →Hiller Aviation MuseumSAT, DEC 5Santa Arrives by HelicopterHiller Aviation Museum · PeninsulaSanta's arrival is freeDetails →Sears Point / Dickson Trail, San Pablo Bay NWRSAT, DEC 5Marsh Restoration on the BaySears Point / Dickson Trail, San Pablo Bay NWR · Marin & North BayFree Event · registration requiredDetails →The CrucibleSAT, DEC 5GIFTY Holiday Craft Fair and Open HouseThe Crucible · Oakland & East BayFree for all agesDetails →Ferry Plaza Farmers Market, Foodwise ClassroomSAT, DEC 5Cooking Demo: Anna Voloshyna, UkraïneFerry Plaza Farmers Market, Foodwise Classroom · SF Downtown & WaterfrontFree · recipes and samplesDetails →Noe Valley/Sally Brunn Branch LibrarySAT, DEC 5Air Dry PotteryNoe Valley/Sally Brunn Branch Library · SF Mission & SouthFree · reservations requiredDetails →Richmond Art CenterSUN, DEC 6Holiday Arts FestivalRichmond Art Center · Oakland & East BayFree admissionDetails →Plaza de César ChávezSUN, DEC 6Paws at the Park: Pet-Friendly DayPlaza de César Chávez · South BayFree admission · donations optionalDetails →Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, Screening RoomWED, DEC 9Mud Frontier: Film Screening and Talkback with Rael San FratelloYerba Buena Center for the Arts, Screening Room · SF Downtown & WaterfrontFree with registrationDetails →Ferry BuildingSAT, DEC 12Pop-Ups on the Plaza: Black Holiday MarketFerry Building · SF Downtown & WaterfrontFree entryDetails →Ace MakerspaceSAT, DEC 12Ace Makerspace TourAce Makerspace · Oakland & East BayFree – $15.00Details →Sausalito Waterfront, Gabrielson ParkSAT, DEC 12Sausalito Lighted Boat Parade and FireworksSausalito Waterfront, Gabrielson Park · Marin & North BayFree · optional premium seatingDetails →Plaza de César ChávezSUN, DEC 13Special Inclusion SundayPlaza de César Chávez · South BayFree admission · donations optionalDetails →Harvey Milk Photo CenterSUN, DEC 13Holiday Craft FairHarvey Milk Photo Center · SF West SideNo price listed · free cider and photo boothDetails →Chabot Space & Science CenterSUN, DEC 13Geminids Meteor Shower Watch PartyChabot Space & Science Center · Oakland & East Bay$15 adults · $7 kids · members freeDetails →Ace MakerspaceWED, DEC 16Ace Makerspace TourAce Makerspace · Oakland & East BayFree – $15.00Details →Plaza de César ChávezSAT, DEC 19Paws at the Park: Pet-Friendly DayPlaza de César Chávez · South BayFree admission · donations optionalDetails →Ferry Plaza Farmers Market, Foodwise ClassroomSAT, DEC 19Cooking Demo: Florencia Ramirez, The Kitchen ActivistFerry Plaza Farmers Market, Foodwise Classroom · SF Downtown & WaterfrontFree · recipes and samplesDetails →Grace CathedralFreeMON, DEC 21Solstice BellsGrace Cathedral · SF Downtown & WaterfrontFreeDetails →Plaza de César ChávezSUN, DEC 27Special Inclusion SundayPlaza de César Chávez · South BayFree admission · donations optionalDetails →San José Museum of ArtFreeFRI, JAN 8First Friday: Community Game NightSan José Museum of Art · South BayFreeDetails →San José Museum of ArtWED, OCT 28Walk with a NaturalistSan José Museum of Art · South BayFree with Museum admissionDetails →Plaza de César ChávezFRI, NOV 27Christmas in the ParkPlaza de César Chávez · South BayFree · donations welcomeDetails →San Francisco Main Library, Jewett GalleryFreeTHU, NOV 5From Street to Stage with Beaver BauerSan Francisco Main Library, Jewett Gallery · SF Downtown & WaterfrontFreeDetails →Free, by what you actually want to do
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