# Fall events in San Francisco

> Fall events across the Bay Area: the City, the East Bay, the Peninsula, the South Bay, Marin, Wine Country, and the Coast. Harvest festivals, Halloween, night markets, seasonal shows.

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### [Dracula - TheatreWorks Silicon Valley](https://wknd.app/r/msq4rr/dracula-theatreworks-silicon-valley)

- When: 2026-10-16 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles), and 13 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: run
- Where: Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro Street, Mountain View, CA 94041 (37.38941, -122.08217)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: theater
- Topics: theater, halloween, evening, indoor
- About: Steven Dietz's adaptation of Bram Stoker's Dracula, directed by Giovanna Sardelli, runs October 7 to November 1 at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, including ASL, audio-described, and open-captioned performances.
- Source: https://my.theatreworks.org/overview/7460

### [Nightfall at Filoli](https://wknd.app/r/wyjdd3/nightfall-at-filoli)

- When: 2026-10-16 17:30-22:00 (America/Los_Angeles), and 16 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: run
- Where: Filoli Historic House & Garden, 86 Cañada Rd, Woodside, CA 94062 (37.46973, -122.31062)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $45.00
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween, evening, outdoor, fall
- About: Nightly immersive Halloween story across the Filoli estate: a harvest party in the Meadow, a nature-reclaimed mansion mystery, a glowing woodland trail with 1,000 jack-o-lanterns, Witches Village, and a miniature haunted railway. Adult tickets $45; child and peak prices vary.
- Source: https://filoli.org/whats-on/events/nightfall/

### [15th Anniversary Autumn Lights Festival](https://wknd.app/r/zdp2ct/15th-anniversary-autumn-lights-festival)

- When: 2026-10-16 18:00-23:00 (America/Los_Angeles), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: The Gardens at Lake Merritt, 666 Bellevue Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610 (37.80795, -122.25893)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $28.52
- Category: festival
- Topics: art, evening, outdoor, fall, live-music
- About: Three nights of illuminated art installations throughout the Lake Merritt gardens, with live entertainment, an art market, and food trucks. A benefit for the Friends of the Gardens at Lake Merritt; adult tickets $28.52 with fees, youth pricing differs.
- Source: https://gardensatlakemerritt.org/autumn-lights-festival-2026/

### [Festival Fright Nights at Winchester Mystery House](https://wknd.app/r/a32gey/festival-fright-nights-at-winchester-mystery-house)

- When: 2026-10-16 19:00-23:00 (America/Los_Angeles), and 10 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: run
- Where: Winchester Mystery House, 525 S Winchester Blvd, San Jose, CA 95128 (37.31832, -121.95093)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween, evening, outdoor
- About: Open-festival Halloween haunt at the Winchester Mystery House with three new attractions (House of Spirits, The Final Descent: No Escape, The Root of All Evil), plus attic and basement add-ons, games, food, and a speakeasy.
- Source: https://festivalfrightnights.com

### [Terror Vault: SLASHED - Return to Hellville](https://wknd.app/r/tpu5mk/terror-vault-slashed-return-to-hellville)

- When: 2026-10-16 all day (America/Los_Angeles), and 11 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: run
- Where: The San Francisco Mint, 88 5th Street, San Francisco, CA (37.78274, -122.4072)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $60.00
- Category: theater
- Topics: halloween, evening, indoor
- About: An immersive, 1980s slasher-themed haunted experience inside the historic 1874 San Francisco Mint, with a vampire-themed pop-up bar. Entry is timed and booked in small groups at purchase; ages 18 and up only. Dates are date-only because entry times are picked at checkout.
- Source: http://www.sftravel.com/article/get-spooked-san-francisco-mint-this-halloween

### [Fort Mason Night Market 2026](https://wknd.app/r/2htcer/fort-mason-night-market-2026)

- When: 2026-10-16 17:00-22:00 (America/Los_Angeles), and 2 more dates
- Scarcity: few_dates
- Cadence: monthly
- Where: Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture, 2 Marina Boulevard, San Francisco, CA (37.80551, -122.43194)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: market
- Topics: market, food, live-music, evening, outdoor
- About: Monthly waterfront night market at Fort Mason with 60-plus West Coast Craft vendors, food trucks, workshops, and live music. Free entry; the December date moves indoors to the Gateway Pavilion.
- Source: https://fortmason.org/series/fort-mason-night-market-2026/

### [V. Sattui Winery Crush Party](https://wknd.app/r/56n3v9/v-sattui-winery-crush-party)

- When: 2026-10-16 18:00-22:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: V. Sattui Winery, 1111 White Lane, St. Helena, CA 94574 (38.48941, -122.44854)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $195.00
- Category: food
- Topics: wine, fall, food, evening, outdoor
- About: Harvest open house on the crush pad and in the cellars with a grape stomp, winemaker meet-and-greets, live music, Tuscan grill food, and tastings of many wines. $195 plus tax for non-members; member price is lower.
- Source: https://www.vsattui.com/events/Crush-Party/

### [Peter Pan Goes Wrong](https://wknd.app/r/r322sm/peter-pan-goes-wrong)

- When: 2026-10-16 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: few_dates
- Cadence: monthly
- Where: San Francisco Playhouse, 450 Post Street, San Francisco, CA (37.78846, -122.40937)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $60.00
- Category: theater
- Topics: theater, evening, indoor
- About: Bay Area premiere of the Mischief Theatre farce in which an accident-prone drama society attempts Peter Pan and everything collapses. Runs September 26 to November 28, six days a week; dates shown are sampled 8pm performances from the published schedule. Tickets $60 to $145.
- Source: https://sfplayhouse.org/2026-2027-season/peter-pan-goes-wrong/

### [54th Annual Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival](https://wknd.app/r/33pmh6/54th-annual-half-moon-bay-art-pumpkin-festival)

- When: 2026-10-17 09:00-17:00 (America/Los_Angeles), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: Historic Main Street, 500 Main St, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 (37.46334, -122.42952)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: fall, parade, art, food, outdoor
- About: The Coast's signature harvest weekend on Main Street: giant championship pumpkins, 275 artists and makers, the Great Pumpkin Parade Saturday at noon, four stages of music, and harvest food from local nonprofits. Free admission.
- Source: https://www.hmbpumpkinfest.com/

### [31st Annual Campbell Oktoberfest](https://wknd.app/r/g9am5c/31st-annual-campbell-oktoberfest)

- When: 2026-10-17 10:00-18:00 (America/Los_Angeles), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: Downtown Campbell, E Campbell Ave and N 1st St, Campbell, CA 95008 (37.28706, -121.94486)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: oktoberfest, beer, live-music, food, outdoor
- About: Long-running downtown street festival with a Biersch Garten, German food and music, stein-holding and costume contests, four music stages, and 100-plus arts and crafts booths. Free admission.
- Source: https://www.downtowncampbell.com/event/31st-annual-campbell-oktoberfest

### [Shipyard Open Studios - Fall 2026](https://wknd.app/r/2wchkk/shipyard-open-studios-fall-2026)

- When: 2026-10-17 11:00-18:00 (America/Los_Angeles), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: Hunters Point Shipyard, 451 Galvez Ave, San Francisco, CA (37.72858, -122.36706)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: art
- Topics: art, crafts, outdoor, fall
- About: More than 130 artists open their working studios at the historic Hunters Point naval shipyard for one weekend, with a satellite site at Islais Creek, live music, food, a beer garden, and a silent auction. Free admission and parking with RSVP.
- Source: https://shipyardopenstudios.eventbrite.com

### [A Toast to Sausalito](https://wknd.app/r/39naeu/a-toast-to-sausalito)

- When: 2026-10-17 13:00-17:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Caledonia Street, Caledonia St between Pine St and Bee St, Sausalito, CA (37.85864, -122.48509)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: beer, wine, outdoor, live-music, fall
- About: Free street fair on Caledonia Street with local vendors, live music, and art activities. Beer, wine, and spirits sampling needs a wristband, listed at $45 for the regular period.
- Source: https://www.sausalito.gov/departments/parks_and_recreation/city_special_events/a_toast_to_sausalito_beer_wine_spirits_festival_october_17_2026.php

### [Oh, Mary!](https://wknd.app/r/tgbuh5/oh-mary)

- When: 2026-10-17 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: few_dates
- Cadence: run
- Where: Curran Theatre, 445 Geary Street, San Francisco, CA (37.78677, -122.41058)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: comedy
- Topics: theater, evening, indoor
- About: Cole Escola's Tony-winning dark comedy about Mary Todd Lincoln, starring Alaska Thunderfuck, runs October 13 to November 1 at the Curran. Dates shown are the verified ASL (Oct 17) and captioned (Oct 21) performances; many more performances run in between.
- Source: https://us.atgtickets.com/events/oh-mary/curran-theater/

### [NightLife: Dia de los Muertos](https://wknd.app/r/khrkj4/nightlife-dia-de-los-muertos)

- When: 2026-10-22 18:00-22:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: California Academy of Sciences, 55 Music Concourse Drive, San Francisco, CA (37.77005, -122.4663)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: festival
- Topics: dia-de-los-muertos, hispanic-heritage, fall, evening, indoor
- About: The Academy's 21-and-up NightLife marks Dia de los Muertos with folklorico and live music, loteria, a community ofrenda, crafts, and rooftop stargazing in Golden Gate Park.
- Source: https://sf.funcheap.com/da-de-los-muertos-nightlife-2026-cal-academy-sciences-sf/

### [2026 Pleasanton Harvest Festival Original Art & Craft Show](https://wknd.app/r/jxczww/2026-pleasanton-harvest-festival-original-art-craft-show)

- When: 2026-10-23 10:00-16:00 (America/Los_Angeles), and 2 more dates
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: Alameda County Fairgrounds, 4501 Pleasanton Ave, Pleasanton, CA 94566 (37.66257, -121.8884)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $9.00
- Category: market
- Topics: market, crafts, fall, indoor
- About: Pleasanton edition of the long-running juried handmade show, celebrating 54 years: hundreds of makers with art, jewelry, blown glass, woodwork, specialty foods, and holiday finds, plus live music all weekend. One $9 ticket covers all three days.
- Source: https://harvestfestival.com/pleasanton

### [10th Anniversary Avenida de Altares](https://wknd.app/r/6nvr8c/10th-anniversary-avenida-de-altares)

- When: 2026-10-31 17:30-22:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Mexican Heritage Plaza, 1700 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose, CA 95116 (37.35266, -121.85446)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: dia-de-los-muertos, hispanic-heritage, cultural-heritage, art, outdoor, fall
- About: Tenth annual Dia de los Muertos evening in East San Jose with a community altar gallery, hands-on art, an artisan vendor market, face painting, and live performances. Free and primarily outdoors.
- Source: https://mhplaza.org/allevents/avenida26

### [Oakland Dia de los Muertos Festival - Fruitvale](https://wknd.app/r/acqb6x/oakland-dia-de-los-muertos-festival-fruitvale)

- When: 2026-11-01 10:00-17:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Fruitvale Village, International Ave & Fruitvale Ave, Oakland, CA (37.7776, -122.22585)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: dia-de-los-muertos, hispanic-heritage, cultural-heritage, outdoor, fall
- About: The Unity Council's free Fruitvale festival, now in its 31st year, with live music, community altars, Latin American artisans, and Aztec dancers. The 2026 theme centers on immigrant dignity and belonging.
- Source: https://www.510families.com/calendar/dia-de-los-muertos-festival-2/

### [Mercado de Muertos at the Festival of Altars](https://wknd.app/r/pf2rjy/mercado-de-muertos-at-the-festival-of-altars)

- When: 2026-11-02 16:00-22:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Potrero del Sol / La Raza Park, 25th Street and San Bruno Avenue, San Francisco, CA (37.75185, -122.40423)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: dia-de-los-muertos, hispanic-heritage, cultural-heritage, market, outdoor, fall
- About: The Marigold Project's long-running Festival of Altars adds a Dia de Muertos mercado this year: community-built altars, ceremony, live music, dance, and food vendors at Potrero del Sol Park. Free with RSVP.
- Source: https://artyhood.org/evnt/mercado-de-muertos-2026/

### [Ms. Lauryn Hill & Wyclef Jean: Celebrating 30 Years of Fugees The Score](https://wknd.app/r/s3bc6m/ms-lauryn-hill-wyclef-jean-celebrating-30-years-of-fugees)

- When: 2026-11-04 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Greek Theatre - UC Berkeley, 2001 Gayley Rd, Berkeley, CA 94720 (37.87368, -122.2543)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: concert
- Topics: live-music, evening, outdoor
- About: Outdoor Greek Theatre show celebrating 30 years of the Fugees album The Score, with Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean on the bill.
- Source: https://www.jambase.com/show/ms-lauryn-hill-greek-theatre-20261104

### [San Francisco Symphony: Dia de los Muertos](https://wknd.app/r/9n989j/san-francisco-symphony-dia-de-los-muertos)

- When: 2026-11-07 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA (37.77744, -122.41999)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: concert
- Topics: dia-de-los-muertos, classical-music, hispanic-heritage, indoor
- About: The Symphony's 19th annual Dia de los Muertos concert, conducted by Jose Luis Gomez and dedicated this year to Tlaxcala, with lobby altars and art installations, dancers, and a world premiere. Kids' tickets are half price.
- Source: https://www.sfsymphony.org/Buy-Tickets/2026-27/Dia-de-los-Muertos

### [San Rafael Dia de los Muertos Celebration](https://wknd.app/r/gwyyk6/san-rafael-dia-de-los-muertos-celebration)

- When: 2026-11-07 15:00-21:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Albert J. Boro Community Center, 50 Canal Street, San Rafael, CA 94901 (37.96789, -122.49777)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: dia-de-los-muertos, hispanic-heritage, cultural-heritage, outdoor, fall
- About: Marin's long-running free Day of the Dead celebration, billed as the 37th annual, with a car procession, downtown storefront altars, and live cultural performances at Pickleweed Park.
- Source: https://dayofthedeadsr.org/

### [Brandi Carlile: Burn The Setlist (The All Request Tour)](https://wknd.app/r/vsxzk6/brandi-carlile-burn-the-setlist-the-all-request-tour)

- When: 2026-11-07 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Fox Theater, 1807 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA 94612 (37.80774, -122.27027)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: concert
- Topics: live-music, evening, indoor
- About: Brandi Carlile and the Hanseroth twins build the setlist from live audience requests at the Fox Theater. Phones are secured in Yondr pouches for the show; doors at 7pm, show at 8pm.
- Source: https://www.oaklandtheater.org/events/brandi-carlile-07-november-2026/

### [Bhangra & Beats Night Market - Diwali Edition](https://wknd.app/r/qjbywc/bhangra-beats-night-market-diwali-edition)

- When: 2026-11-13 16:00-21:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Yerba Buena Gardens, Mission Street between 3rd and 4th Streets, San Francisco, CA (37.78307, -122.40408)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: market
- Topics: diwali, market, dance, food, evening, outdoor
- About: Free Diwali edition of the South Asian night market, moving to Yerba Buena Gardens, Jessie Square, and Yerba Buena Lane this year, with Non Stop Bhangra DJs and dhol, dance lessons, Indian street food, and 30-plus retail vendors.
- Source: https://www.bhangraandbeats.com/home

### [Dear San Francisco: Home for the Holidays](https://wknd.app/r/gwcvhh/dear-san-francisco-home-for-the-holidays)

- When: 2026-11-18 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Club Fugazi, 678 Green Street, San Francisco, CA (37.79964, -122.41022)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: theater
- Topics: theater, winter-holidays, evening, indoor
- About: Holiday edition of the intimate circus love letter to San Francisco, with aerial acts, hoop diving, Chinese pole, and juggling in North Beach. Runs November 18 to December 30; the date shown is opening night on the show's regular Wednesday 7:30pm slot.
- Source: https://www.BroadwayWorld.com/san-francisco/regional/Dear-San-FranciscoHome-for-the-Holidays

### [The Great Dickens Christmas Fair & Victorian Holiday Party](https://wknd.app/r/n9jh9q/the-great-dickens-christmas-fair-victorian-holiday-party)

- When: 2026-11-21 10:00-18:00 (America/Los_Angeles), and 8 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: Cow Palace Exhibition Halls, 2600 Geneva Avenue, Daly City, CA 94014 (37.70567, -122.41988)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: festival
- Topics: winter-holidays, christmas, theater, market, indoor
- About: Immersive Victorian London fair filling the Cow Palace halls with costumed performers, pubs, stages, dance floors, and holiday shops. Dates shown run through December 13; the fair also runs December 19-20.
- Source: https://dickensfair.com/general-information/