BARTable guide | SF Fleet Week

 

More than a million people come to the Bay each year for Fleet Week, a pleasantly noisy display of aerial action. Biplanes, stunt pilots, parachutists and the Blue Angels all convene over the Bay against a spectacular backdrop. Avoid watching the show sitting in traffic on the Bay Bridge! Take BART to Embarcadero station and walk along the waterfront to find the best viewing spot or head southwest from the Pier and climb up your favorite hill to get a vantage point above the rest. Didn't bring your walking shoes? Grab the Muni F-Market & Wharves and head to the Marina Green or until you hear the sonic booms.

 

Throughout the week, keep your eyes on the skies as the Blue Angels will be practicing in the afternoons above the Bay. 

 

Here’s a look at the schedule of events:

 

Monday: October 7
9am-6pm: Veterans Art Exhibit - Atelier Gallery
10-11am: Free Neighborhood Band Concerts - Navy Band Southwest "32nd St. Brass Band" - SF Cruise Terminal Plaza
3-4pm: Free Neighborhood Band Concerts - Navy Band Southwest "Destroyers": in Chan Kaajal Park

Tuesday: October 8
9am-6pm: Veterans Art Exhibit - Atelier Gallery
12-1pm: Free Neighborhood Band Concerts - Navy Band Southwest "32nd St. Brass Band": Patricia's Green
4-5pm: Free Neighborhood Band Concerts - Navy Band Southwest "Destroyers": on the PIER 39 Entrance Plaza Stage
6-7pm: Free Neighborhood Band Concerts - Navy Band Southwest "32nd St. Brass Band": Noe Valley Town Square

Wednesday: October 9
8-2pm: Softball Tournament: Moscone Fields
9am-6pm: Veterans Art Exhibit - Atelier Gallery
10am-2pm: Ship Tours - Day 1: Pier 30/32 and Pier 35: Pier 30/32 and Pier 35
12-1pm: Free Neighborhood Band Concerts - Navy Band Southwest "Destroyers": on the PIER 39 Entrance Plaza Stage
5-6pm: Free Neighborhood Band Concerts - Navy Band Southwest "32nd St. Brass Band": JapanTown Peace Plaza
6-8pm: Honor Our Fallen Concert & Reception: SFJAZZ CENTER

Thursday: October 10
9am-6pm: Veterans Art Exhibit - Atelier Gallery
10am-2pm: Ship Tours - Day 2: Pier 30/32 and Pier 35: Piers 30/32 and Pier 35
11am-1pm: Free Neighborhood Band Concerts - Navy Band Southwest "Destroyers": City College of San Francisco - Ram Plaza
11:30am-12:30pm: Free Neighborhood Band Concerts - Navy Band Southwest "32nd St. Brass Band": San Francisco Zoo @ The Depot
5-6pm: Free Neighborhood Band Concerts - Navy Band Southwest "32nd St. Brass Band": on the PIER 39 Entrance Plaza Stage
Friday: October 11
9am-6pm: Veterans Art Exhibit - Atelier Gallery
10am-5pm: Humanitarian Assistance Village, and The STEM Education Center Presented by Verizon: Marina Green
11am-12pm: Free Neighborhood Band Concerts - 1st Marine Division Band - "Party Band": Powell Street Cable Car Turnaround
11am-12pm: Parade of Ships: Marina Green
12-1pm: Free Neighborhood Band Concerts - Navy Band Southwest "32nd St. Brass Band": Union Square Plaza
12-4pm: The San Francisco Fleet Week AIR SHOW Presented by United Airlines: Marina Green
4-5pm: Free Neighborhood Band Concerts - 1st Marine Division Band - "Party Band": Argonne Park - Richmond District
5-8pm: Fleet Fest: Pier 30/32
6-7pm: Free Neighborhood Band Concerts - Navy Band Southwest "32nd St. Brass Band": Ferry Building Marketplace
6-7pm: Free Neighborhood Band Concerts - Navy Band Southwest "Destroyers": Fleet Fest

Saturday: October 12
9am-6pm: Veterans Art Exhibit - Atelier Gallery
9am-5pm: Fleet Fest: Pier 30/32
9am-4pm: Ship Tours - Day 3: Pier 19 and Pier 30/32: Piers 19 and 30/32
9am-6pm: Veterans Art Exhibit: Atelier Gallery
10am-5pm: Humanitarian Assistance Village, and The STEM Education Center Presented by Verizon: Marina Green
11am-12pm: Free Neighborhood Band Concerts - 1st Marine Division Band - "Field Band": Fleet Fest
11am-12pm: Free Neighborhood Band Concerts - 1st Marine Division Band - "Party Band": K9 Heroes Event at Duboce Park
11am-1pm: K9 Heroes: Duboce Park
12-1pm: Free Neighborhood Band Concerts - Navy Band Southwest "Destroyers": Fleet Fest
12-4pm: The San Francisco Fleet Week AIR SHOW Presented by United Airlines: Marina Green
3-4pm: Free Neighborhood Band Concerts - 1st Marine Division Band - "Field Band": Fleet Fest
4-5pm: Free Neighborhood Band Concerts - 1st Marine Division Band - "Party Band": 82 West Portal Ave
6-7pm: Free Neighborhood Band Concerts - Navy Band Southwest "32nd Street Brass Band": Jessie Square Yerba Buena Gardens

Sunday: October 13
9am-6pm: Veterans Art Exhibit - Atelier Gallery
9am-5pm:  Fleet Fest: Pier 30/32
9am-4pm: Ship Tours - Day 4: Pier 15/17 and Pier 19: Pier 15/17 and Pier 19
10am-5pm: Humanitarian Assistance Village, and The STEM Education Center Presented by Verizon: Marina Green
11:30am-12:30pm: Free Neighborhood Band Concerts - 1st Marine Division Band - "Field Band & Party Band": Italian Heritage Parade
11:30am-12:30pm: Free Neighborhood Band Concerts - Navy Band Southwest "32nd Street Brass Band": Italian Heritage Parade
12-4pm: The San Francisco Fleet Week AIR SHOW Presented by United Airlines: Marina Green

Monday: October 14
8am-2pm: Free Neighborhood Band Concerts - 1st Marine Division Band - "Field Band": High School Band Challenge - Golden Gate Park Bandshell
9am-2pm: Ship Tours - Day 5 - Pier 19: Pier 19
9am-12pm: Ship Tours - Day 5 - Pier 30/32: Pier 30/32
9am-6pm: Veterans Art Exhibit - Atelier Gallery
10am-2pm: High School Band Challenge with USMC 1st MARDIV Band: Golden Gate Park Bandshell

 

Check out the full schedule of events on the Fleet Week website.