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Things to do in San Francisco Bay Area this weekend (September 4–6)
Updated September 4, 2026
36 events across 11 San Francisco Bay Area cities this weekend — 12 likely free. Biggest clusters: music (8), comedy (7), festival (7).
36 events
12 free
11 cities
Sat · 10:00 AM · Millbrae
Free
Millbrae Art & Wine Festival (55th)
Free, family-friendly art and wine festival on Broadway Avenue in downtown Millbrae — 200+…
Sat · 12:00 PM · Belmont
Belmont Greek Festival (54th)
Annual Greek festival at the Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Cross in Belmont: Greek food,…
Sat · 2:00 PM · San Francisco
Free
Services: Community Resource Fair
West Portal
Sun · 10:00 AM · Hayward FreeGarin Apple Festival
Garin
Sat · 10:00 AM · Pleasanton
Scottish Highland Gathering & Games (160th)
The 160th Scottish Highland Gathering & Games at the Alameda County Fairgrounds: athletics,…
Music & performance 17Festivals & community 11Animals & nature 7Food & markets 6Arts & crafts 5Story time & books 3Free only 12
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Live music & shows
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Open this plan →Things to do in San Francisco Bay Area this weekend: September 4–6
Generated September 4, 2026 from official event sources
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Friday, September 4
10 events · 3 free
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Pages and Paws
Therapy reading dogs provide a comforting presence for children as they navigate the exciting realm of books.
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Friday Nights at OMCA with PHER
Live Music by PHER, DJ Set by JAZZ.FM, Drag Storytime with Per Sia, Suncatcher Making, and Gallery Chats from This Friday Night at OMCA,…
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Hike & Sip
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Oakland First Fridays
Monthly free, family-friendly Telegraph Avenue street festival with art, food, music, and community culture.
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Blair Socci
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Malik Elassal
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Tonic Walter
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Bieber Night
//www.dnalounge.com/calendar/2026/09-04.html":DNA Lounge presents BIEBER NIGHT Main Room: Salenie BB Carolz Trixamillion Calling all…
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Cobb's Comedy Allstars
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Dark Sparkle: vs. Death Guild
//www.dnalounge.com/calendar/2026/09-04d.html":DARK SPARKLE: VS. DEATH GUILD Above DNA: Sage Chat Noir Dazzle Room: Decay Melting Girl…
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Saturday, September 5
15 events · 6 free
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Millbrae Art & Wine Festival (55th)
Free, family-friendly art and wine festival on Broadway Avenue in downtown Millbrae — 200+ artists, food trucks, festival food and drink gardens, and kids' activities.
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Scottish Highland Gathering & Games (160th)
The 160th Scottish Highland Gathering & Games at the Alameda County Fairgrounds: athletics, pipe bands, Highland dancing, and kids' activities.
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Belmont Greek Festival (54th)
Annual Greek festival at the Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Cross in Belmont: Greek food, pastries, live music, dancing, and a kids' area.
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Apple Cider Pressing
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Chorus Song Circle @ THP South
Join us for an intergenerational folk song circle and build community through singing!
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Practical Magic Watch Party and Crafts
Celebrate the beginning of the autumn season with a screening of the classic movie, Practical Magic , themed crafts, trivia and learn more…
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Services: Community Resource Fair
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Hike & Sip
Adults 21+, $40 Members receive $15 off Guided Stroll Immersive Trek Experience an unforgettable evening of nature, history, and stargazing…
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Yerba Buena Movie Night: Black Panther
Free RSVP Pre-show at 6:30pm. Movie starts at sunset (around 7:30pm). Black Panther is rated PG-13. Movie Night returns to Yerba Buena…
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Kamelot - Dark Asylum World Tour
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Malik Elassal
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Ron Taylor
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The Emo Night Tour
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After Life
//www.dnalounge.com/calendar/2026/09-05d.html":AFTER LIFE Above DNA: EgoDeath Plastic Disease Sage Dazzle Room: Eve Hll Starr Noir After…
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Petal: Ariana Grande Tribute Party
//www.dnalounge.com/calendar/2026/09-05.html":DJ Cip presents PETAL: ARIANA GRANDE TRIBUTE PARTY Main Room: Cip Bit It's time to bloom... Petal has arrived!
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Sunday, September 6
11 events · 3 free
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Garin Apple Festival
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Millbrae Art & Wine Festival (55th)
Free, family-friendly art and wine festival on Broadway Avenue in downtown Millbrae — 200+ artists, food trucks, festival food and drink gardens, and kids' activities.
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Scottish Highland Gathering & Games (160th)
The 160th Scottish Highland Gathering & Games at the Alameda County Fairgrounds: athletics, pipe bands, Highland dancing, and kids' activities.
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Art in Motion: Calder and His Mobiles
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Santa Rosa Downtown Farmers' Market
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Belmont Greek Festival (54th)
Annual Greek festival at the Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Cross in Belmont: Greek food, pastries, live music, dancing, and a kids' area.
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Hayward Odd Fellows Summer Concert Series
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Social: Karaoke
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Ron Taylor
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Venjent
//www.dnalounge.com/calendar/2026/09-06.html":VENJENT Main Room: Venjent Oktae Rand0m Us3r Venjent is all about massive basslines, cheeky remixes, and unfiltered vibes.
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S. F. Comedy Showcase
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Music & performance
Concerts, recitals, dance, theater, sing-alongs, and live shows.
- Friday Nights at OMCA with PHEROMCA campus · Oakland
- Oakland First FridaysTelegraph Avenue between 22nd and 27th Streets · Oakland
- Tonic WalterThe Independent · San Francisco
Festivals & community
Fairs, parades, seasonal celebrations, and big community gatherings.
- Oakland First FridaysTelegraph Avenue between 22nd and 27th Streets · Oakland
- Millbrae Art & Wine Festival (55th)Broadway Avenue, Downtown Millbrae · Millbrae
- Scottish Highland Gathering & Games (160th)Alameda County Fairgrounds · Pleasanton · $$
Animals & nature
Zoos, farms, gardens, and wildlife walks to get up close with the outdoors.
- Friday Nights at OMCA with PHEROMCA campus · Oakland
- Hike & SipChabot Space & Science Center · Oakland
- Millbrae Art & Wine Festival (55th)Broadway Avenue, Downtown Millbrae · Millbrae
Food & markets
Farmers markets, food trucks, tastings, and cooking fun.
- Oakland First FridaysTelegraph Avenue between 22nd and 27th Streets · Oakland
- Millbrae Art & Wine Festival (55th)Broadway Avenue, Downtown Millbrae · Millbrae
- Belmont Greek Festival (54th)Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Cross, 900 Alameda de las Pulgas · Belmont
Arts & crafts
Drop-in making, painting, drawing, and creative studio time.
- Oakland First FridaysTelegraph Avenue between 22nd and 27th Streets · Oakland
- Millbrae Art & Wine Festival (55th)Broadway Avenue, Downtown Millbrae · Millbrae
- Practical Magic Watch Party and CraftsCommunity Room · Monterey
Story time & books
Read-alouds, story hours, rhyme times, author visits, and book clubs.
- Pages and Paws1st Floor Program Room · Mountain View
- Friday Nights at OMCA with PHEROMCA campus · Oakland
- Practical Magic Watch Party and CraftsCommunity Room · Monterey