148th Italian Heritage Parade

Sunday, Oct. 9, 12:30 p.m. Fisherman’s Wharf (Jefferson & Stockton Sts.) to Washington Square This parade is the city’s oldest civic event and the nation’s oldest... Read More

Major Events

2016 Litquake Festival

Daily, Oct. 6–15 Various Bay Area venues Join published and unpublished authors in a variety of literary events including author conversations, book sales, and discussion panels.... Read More

Major Events

Fleet Week

Daily, Oct. 3–10 Various S.F. venues Love it or hate it, the celebration of U.S.’s military might returns with the Navy’s Blue Angels and France’s Breitling Jet Team making... Read More

Halloween

7th Annual A Nightmare on Van Ness

Saturday, Oct. 29, 9 p.m.–2 a.m. The Regency Center, (1300 Van Ness Ave.) Celebrate on three levels with seven D.J.s, go-go dancers, a costume contest, hosted bar, and more. Ages... Read More

Halloween

5th Annual Titanic Masquerade Halloween Cruise

Saturday, Oct. 29, 7:30 p.m.–midnight Fume Blanc Commodore (Pier 40, 8 Embarcadero) Enjoy a three-hour bay cruise with an open bar, two D.J.s in two dance areas, and more. Costum... Read More

Halloween

Halloween Dance: The Masquerade Macabre

Saturday, Oct. 29, 7–10 p.m. Presidio Officers’ Club (50 Moraga Ave.) Celebrate the ghostliest night of the year with spellbinding swing of Steve Lucky and the Rhumba Bums and ... Read More

Halloween

San Francisco Pub Crawl

Saturday, Oct. 29, 2–8 p.m. & Monday, Oct. 31, 5–8 p.m. Starts: Bar None (1980 Union St.) Put on your coolest, scariest, or sexiest costume and head out to Union Street for... Read More

Halloween

Halloween International Ball

Friday, Oct. 28, 9 p.m.–2 a.m. W Hotel S.F. (181 Third St.) Celebrate in the Persian, Middle Eastern, and International rooms with D.J.s spinning Euro, Top 40 and international ... Read More

Halloween

Halloween Block Party

Friday, October 28, 5:30–9:30 p.m. Main Post Gym, YMCA (63 Funston Ave, Presidio) Enjoy food trucks, a bouncy house, crafts, treats, and more. Free admission, purchased ticket re... Read More

Halloween

Arcane: A Tale of All Hallows’ Eve

Fri.–Sun., Oct. 21–30 Cowell Theater, Fort Mason Center Enjoy lively dancers from the spirit world, thrilling choreography, and eerily enchanting music in this ballet about th... Read More

Child's Play

WorldWideWomen Girls’ Festival

Saturday, Oct. 15, 9 a.m. Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason Center Visit more than 50 global and local organizations showcasing programs and services for girls. The event features per... Read More

Child's Play

Culinary Kids: Fall Fixings

Tuesdays through Dec. 13, 1:30–2:20 p.m. JCCSF (3200 California St.) Is your child a budding Alice Waters or Mario Batali? Kids express their creativity while honing age-appropri... Read More

Sports & Health

Sleeping Well

Tuesday, Oct. 18, 1:30–2:30 p.m. Enright Room, CPMC (2333 Buchanan St.) Learn concrete self-care strategies and simple relaxation techniques to create a stronger immune system, m... Read More

Sports & Health

Women’s Health: Exploring Key Life-Phase Concerns

Tuesday, Oct. 11, 6:30–7:30 p.m. Cavallo Point Healing Arts Center & Spa Learn how to embrace vibrant health during different phases of life using an integrative medicine app... Read More

Sports & Health

9th Annual Presidio Golf Tournament

Friday, Oct. 7, noon Presidio Golf Course (300 Finley Rd.) Support the Y’s youth programs and receive $100 gift certificate to spend at the pop-up shots at the tournament. In... Read More

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