BARTable This Weekend: Oct. 24–26
Join the Diwali festivities in San Francisco this weekend at Bhangra & Beats Night Market. Photo courtesy of Downtown SF Partnership.
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Don't miss Broadway SF’s “Suffs” at the Orpheum Theatre. Photo courtesy of SF Broadway.
Bhangra & Beats Night Market
Oct. 24 | Embarcadero
5-10 p.m. | Sacramento St. and Front St.
Bhangra & Beats is a city block party and vibrant marketplace that mixes South Asian Bhangra music with other popular Bay Area genres. Plus, this weekend, it’s the official destination for the City and County of San Francisco's Diwali Celebration. Join the party 0.2 miles from Embarcadero.
Halloween Jam at Children’s Fairyland
Oct. 24-26 | 19th St/Oakland
Noon-7 p.m. | 699 Bellevue Ave.
Children’s Fairyland brings back its beloved Halloween Jam with a mad science twist! From Oct. 24–26, families with little ones can enjoy spooky science fun, themed crafts, puppet shows and hands-on STEAM activities, only 0.7 miles from 19th St/Oakland.
Oakland Roots v. Lexington FC
Oct. 25 | Coliseum
7 p.m. | 7000 Coliseum Way
The Oakland Roots face Lexington FC in the final match of the 2025 USL Championship regular season this weekend. Catch the game 0.2 miles across the bridge from Coliseum Station.
Litquake Festival
Through Oct. 25 | Multiple
Times vary | Multiple
Book lovers are in for a real treat! Litquake is a two-week celebration of literature featuring performances, workshops, unique storytelling, and more. With over 100 events to choose from, there's something for every bibliophile to enjoy! Find a list of BARTable Litquake events here.
Grateful Days Festival
Oct. 26 | Ashby
11 a.m.-6 p.m. | Adeline St. between Ashby and MLK Jr.
Berkeley’s newest art series returns with music, art and an eclectic mix of handmade creations—all crafted entirely by local artists. This fun festival is just steps from Ashby.
Chicken & Biscuits
Through Oct. 26 | Powell St
Times vary | 650 Geary St.
Get ready for big laughs in “Chicken & Biscuits,” a sharp, soulful comedy about family, faith and the chaos that erupts at one unforgettable funeral. Catch this joyful and heartfelt drama 0.5 miles from Powell St.
Broadway SF’s “Suffs”
Through Nov. 9 | Civic Center/UN Plaza
Times vary | 1192 Market St.
The Tony Award®–winning Broadway musical “Suffs” brings the story of fearless women who fought for the right to vote. Don’t miss this inspiring tale, just steps from Civic Center/UN Plaza.
You needn’t pay a dime – or even a pretty penny! – to enjoy the breadth of the Bay Area’s offerings. Below you’ll find a roundup of free local events, including festivals, markets, museum admission-free days and more!
Celebrate Diwali in Oakland this weekend near BART. Photo courtesy of Visit Oakland.
Oakland Diwali Festival of Lights
Oct. 24 | Lake Merritt
6-10 p.m. | 252 2nd St.
Celebrate the spirit of Diwali with live performances, music, dance, and delicious Indian cuisine at this free community festival. Find the festivities 0.5 miles from Lake Merritt.
Rooftop Bollywood Nights at Salesforce Park
Oct. 24 | Montgomery St
5:30-6:30 p.m. | 425 Mission St.
Dance the night away at a Bollywood class under the stars at Salesforce Park. All levels are welcome—just bring your energy and your best moves to Salesforce Park, just 0.3 miles from Montgomery St.
Proxy Fall Film Fest: “Wicked”
Oct. 25 | Civic Center/UN Plaza
6:45-9:30 p.m. | 432 Octavia Blvd. and Hayes St.
Enjoy a free outdoor screening of “Wicked” as part of the Proxy Fall Film Fest in Hayes Valley. Grab a blanket, bundle up and sing along—just 0.6 miles from Civic Center/UN Plaza.
Book Fair at Trinity Place Alley
Oct. 25 | Montgomery St
10 a.m.-5 p.m. | 34 Trinity Place
Discover rare finds and local authors at this pop-up book fair downtown. Perfect for readers looking to curl up with something new before Halloween weekend. Check it out, just steps from Montgomery St.
Great Crucolo Parade
Oct. 25 | Rockridge
Noon-3 p.m. | 5655 College Ave.
Celebrate Italian tradition with a parade dedicated to Crucolo—the world’s largest wheel of cheese! Exit BART at Rockridge and expect to find live music, dancing and plenty of delicious samples at the Rockridge Market Hall in Oakland, just 0.1 mile from the station.
Rockridge Halloween Party
Oct. 26 | Rockridge
11 a.m.-2 p.m. | 5366 College Ave.
Families with little ones can join the annual Rockridge Halloween Parade this weekend in the East Bay. Enjoy trick-or-treating and spooky fun along College Ave., 0.3 miles from Rockridge.
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Catch the roller derby action this weekend in Richmond. Photo courtesy of Eventbrite.
Afkham Conducts Tchaikovsky & Shostakovich at Davies Symphony Hall
Oct. 24-26 | Civic Center/UN Plaza
Times vary | 201 Van Ness Ave.
German conductor David Afkham makes his San Francisco Symphony debut with two Russian masterpieces: Tchaikovsky’s radiant Violin Concerto, performed by Sergey Khachatryan, and Shostakovich’s searing Symphony No. 8. Don’t miss the show, 0.4 miles from Civic Center/UN Plaza.
Roller Derby Halloween Game
Oct. 25 | Richmond Station
4–9 p.m. | 403 Civic Center Plaza
Catch the final game of the season as the Oakland Outlaws face off against the San Francisco Rolling Dead in a Halloween showdown. Enjoy food, drinks and hard-hitting roller derby action 0.5 miles from Richmond Station at the Richmond Memorial Auditorium.
Yerba Buena Gardens’ Pumpkin Giveaway
Oct. 25 | Powell St
10-11 a.m. | 221 4th St.
Get into the fall spirit with free pumpkins (for children under 12) and carousel rides in the heart of SoMa. Don’t miss this family-friendly event, 0.4 miles from Powell St.
Lila Downs at Zellerbach Auditorium
Oct. 25 | Downtown Berkeley
8 p.m. | 101 Zellerbach Hall
Celebrate Día de los Muertos with Grammy and Latin Grammy-winning Mexican American singer Lila Downs. Catch her this weekend at UC Berkeley’s Zellerbach Auditorium, 0.6 miles from Downtown Berkeley.
“Parsifal” at the San Francisco Opera House
Through Nov. 13 | Civic Center/UN Plaza
Times vary | 301 Van Ness Ave.
Wagner’s epic final opera returns to the War Memorial Opera House in a stunning new San Francisco Opera production. Experience soaring music and rich symbolism only 0.4 miles from Civic Center/UN Plaza.
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