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October 31 at 5:30pm
San Remo Hotel · North Beach
Wander through North Beach with a full belly and goosebumps. This three-hour stroll pairs Gold Rush ghost tales with focaccia sandwiches, pizza slices, and Italian sweets from local institutions.
November 7 at 8:30pm +11
Nike Missile Site SF-59L · Lakeshore • Free
Step inside the only restored Nike missile site in the country, where veterans and rangers share stories from the front lines of the Cold War. Explore radar pads and bunkers overlooking the coast.
November 14 at 1:30pm
San Francisco City Guides - Free Walking Tours · Civic Center
Explore the Mission District through its vibrant walls, from the Women’s Building to the Bethany Center. This tour traces the neighborhood's evolving identity, blending local lore with the stories of its diverse immigrant communities.
Chinatown
The country's largest Filipino cultural festival transforms SoMa into a vibrant celebration of heritage, with a parade down Market Street, live performances, food vendors slinging Halo-Halo, and hands-on activities from karaoke to dance lessons.
October 18 at 11am (This weekend) +25
Birch & Rye · Noe Valley • $$$
Noe Valley's caviar-filled Sunday brunch feels luxurious without the boozy chaos. Expect Kaluga caviar-topped omelets, duck fat potatoes, and thoughtful vegan options—all ordered à la carte in a bright, woody space.
Dogpatch • $$
This Dogpatch food truck slings Brazilian-Peruvian fusion with picanha so tender it rivals sit-down steakhouses. Order the Bowlzuca or Brazidilla and walk to Crane Cove to feast.
Cow Hollow
Rare Armenian and Georgian wines meet Mediterranean mezze in Cow Hollow. Sip an Areni Noir or Georgian Kisi while grazing on crispy octopus kebabs, muhammara, and grilled halloumi.
Polk Gulch • $$
A lush tropical escape on Polk Street with hanging plants and fruity cocktails that stands out from the dive bar crowd. Come for frozen palomas and stay for New England-style Lobster Rolls and vinegar-dusted fries.
October 17 at 5pm (This weekend) +3
Tenderloin People's Garden · Civic Center
A postage-stamp urban farm in the Tenderloin hands out fresh organic veggies every Saturday—tomatoes, kale, spinach, whatever's ready. It's proof that good things can grow anywhere.
November 3 +10
Conservatory of Flowers · Golden Gate Park
Step inside the Western Hemisphere's oldest Victorian greenhouse, where 2,000 exotic plants from 50+ countries thrive under soaring glass domes. Free on first Tuesdays.
Russian Hill
Tucked away past the Alice Marble tennis courts, this tranquil hillside hideaway offers one of the city's best Golden Gate Bridge views without the crowds.
Cole Valley
Tucked between well-tended gardens and charming homes, these lush steps feel more like a secret passageway than a public stairway. A peaceful urban hike with neighborhood character.
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Thu, Oct 15 · 5:00 PM
Ferry Building · Embarcadero
Wed, Oct 21 · 4:30 PM
The Crossing at East Cut · Financial District
Wed, Oct 21 · 7:00 PM
Ocean Ale House · West of Twin Peaks
$$
Wed, Oct 21 · 5:00 PM
The Laundromat SF · Outer Richmond
$$
Wed, Oct 21 · 4:00 PM
Music Concourse · Inner Sunset
Free
Thu, Oct 15 · 4:00 PM
ZOË Cocktail Bar & Bites · SoMa
$$
Thu, Oct 15 · 6:00 PM
California Academy of Sciences · Golden Gate Park
Fri, Oct 16 · 9:00 AM
Clancy's Pumpkins & Christmas Trees · Forest Knolls
Free
Fri, Oct 16 · 8:00 AM
Le Dix-Sept Pâtisserie · Mission District
Fri, Oct 16 · 9:30 AM
Palace of Fine Arts · Marina District
Thu, Oct 15 · 12:30 PM
Yerba Buena Gardens · Yerba Buena
Free
Thu, Oct 15 · 6:00 PM
Exploratorium · Northern Waterfront
Thu, Oct 15 · 6:00 PM
Exploratorium · Northern Waterfront
Thu, Oct 15 · 5:00 PM
San Francisco Brewing Co. · Fort Mason
Thu, Oct 15 · 5:00 PM
China Basin Park · Mission Bay
Free
Thu, Oct 15 · 6:00 PM
Exploratorium · Northern Waterfront
Thu, Oct 15 · 5:00 PM
Treat Cut · Mission District
Thu, Oct 15 · 6:00 PM
California Academy of Sciences · Golden Gate Park
Thu, Oct 15 · 12:30 PM
Oracle Park · South Beach
$42-$52
Sat, Oct 17 · 8:00 AM
Ferry Plaza · Embarcadero
Thu, Oct 15 · 6:00 PM
California Academy of Sciences · Golden Gate Park
Thu, Oct 22 · 10:00 AM
Salesforce Park · Transbay
Thu, Oct 15 · 6:00 PM
Tacolicious · Mission District
$$
Fri, Oct 16 · 9:30 AM
Legion of Honor · Lincoln Park
Thu, Oct 15 · 4:00 PM
Market Street · Hayes Valley
Thu, Oct 15 · 3:00 PM
Mission Rock Resort · Mission Bay
$$
Thu, Oct 15 · 8:00 PM
ZOË Cocktail Bar & Bites · SoMa
$$
Fri, Oct 16 · 10:00 AM
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art · Transbay
Thu, Oct 15 · 1:00 PM
The Gregangelo Museum · West of Twin Peaks
Thu, Oct 15 · 1:00 PM
UN Plaza · Civic Center
Thu, Oct 15 · 5:00 PM
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art · Yerba Buena
Sat, Oct 17 · 9:00 AM
Mount Sutro · Forest Knolls
Fri, Oct 16 · 11:00 AM
Japantown · Japantown
$137
Thu, Oct 15 · 12:00 PM
Ferry Building · Embarcadero
Fri, Oct 16 · 7:30 AM
Golden Gate Park · Golden Gate Park
Fri, Oct 16 · 9:00 AM
Japanese Tea Garden · Golden Gate Park
Fri, Oct 16 · 2:00 PM
UN Plaza · Civic Center
Fri, Oct 16 · 10:00 PM
OASIS · SoMa
$$
Fri, Oct 16 · 4:30 PM
Music Concourse · Inner Sunset
Free
Fri, Oct 16 · 5:00 PM
Fort Mason · Fisherman's Wharf
Free
Fri, Oct 16 · 8:00 AM
Randall Museum · Corona Heights
Fri, Oct 16 · 5:00 PM
Union Square · Union Square
Fri, Oct 16 · 3:00 PM
The Crossing at East Cut · Financial District
Fri, Oct 16 · 10:00 AM
LOLA Ghirardelli Square · Fort Mason
Fri, Oct 16 · 9:00 AM
Japanese Tea Garden · Golden Gate Park
$16
Fri, Oct 16 · 12:00 PM
Golden Gate Park Bandshell · Golden Gate Park
Free
Fri, Oct 16 · 6:30 PM
Crane Cove Park · Central Waterfront
Fri, Oct 16 · 12:00 PM
Civic Center Plaza · Civic Center
Fri, Oct 16 · 12:00 PM
Golden Gate Park Bandshell · Golden Gate Park
Free
Fri, Oct 16 · 8:00 PM
ZOË Cocktail Bar & Bites · SoMa
$$
Fri, Oct 16 · 5:00 PM
Beach Chalet Brewery and Restaurant · Golden Gate Park
$$
Fri, Oct 16 · 5:00 PM
Fort Mason Park · Marina District
Fri, Oct 16 · 9:00 PM
Emperor Norton's BoozeLand · Tenderloin
$
Sat, Oct 17 · 12:00 PM
The Whale's Tail · Richmond District
Sat, Oct 17 · 4:00 PM
The Ramp Restaurant · Central Waterfront
$$
Sat, Oct 17 · 1:00 PM
Visitacion Valley Branch Library · Visitacion Valley
Free
Sat, Oct 17 · 2:00 PM
Marconi Memorial · Telegraph Hill
Sat, Oct 17 · 10:00 AM
Hi Tops San Francisco · Duboce Triangle
$$
New Conservatory Theatre Center is worth checking for intimate productions and queer stories. For an evening built around dancing, look at the programme at Madrone Art Bar. Pick the production or music first; the room is only half the decision.
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