BARTable This Weekend: Oct. 31–Nov. 2
Cheers to Halloween at this year's Epic Halloween Pub Crawl: Crawloween. Photo courtesy of DoTheBay.
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Check out “Luna Mexicana” at the Oakland Ballet. Photo courtesy of The Oakland Ballet.
Halloween Jam: Mad Magic! at Children’s Fairyland
Oct. 31 | 19th St/Oakland
Noon-7 p.m. | 699 Bellevue Ave.
Enter the park as it transforms into an eerie and enchanting playground for Fairyland’s first-ever evening Halloween experience. Families will step into a mad science laboratory full of glowing goo, bubbling brews, frightful formulas and eek-citing experiments! Spend Halloween trick-or-treating surrounded by curious contraptions, colorful creations and hands-on Halloween fun, only 0.7 miles from 19th St/Oakland.
Las Cafeteras Día De Los Muertos Celebration
Oct. 31 | Civic Center/UN Plaza
7:30 p.m. | 201 Franklin St.
Featuring mesmerizing choreography, poetic storytelling, and a blend of original and traditional songs, Grammy Award-winning Las Cafeteras celebrates the Day of the Dead at SFJAZZ. Hear the music just 0.8 miles from Civic Center/UN Plaza station.
Día de los Muertos Celebration at Yerba Buena Gardens
Nov. 1 | Montgomery St
4-9 p.m. | Mission St between 3rd St. and 4th St.
Join the first annual CANA Día de los Muertos Celebration at Yerba Buena Gardens, a free and family-friendly event featuring an Indigenous blessing and procession, a community altar and live mural painting. Celebrate this cultural tradition just 0.4 miles from Montgomery St.
Football game: Cal v. Virginia
Nov. 1 | Downtown Berkeley
12:45 p.m. | 2227 Piedmont Ave.
Don’t miss the Cal Bears take on the Virginia Cavaliers this Saturday at Memorial Stadium. It’s also Asian American and Pacific Islander Appreciation Day! Catch the action, 0.9 miles from Downtown Berkeley. Jump on the free shuttle from Downtown Berkeley BART, which has drop-offs near the stadium. Service runs 2.5 hours before game time and continuously until one hour after kickoff. Service will resume at the start of the fourth quarter for postgame transportation.
San Francisco Fall Restaurant Week
Nov. 1-9 | Multiple
Times vary | Multiple
Savor the flavors of the city during San Francisco Fall Restaurant Week, when top eateries across the city offer special multi-course menus and dining deals. It’s the perfect excuse to try that new spot on your list or revisit an old favorite—many are just steps from BART.
“Luna Mexicana” at the Oakland Ballet
Nov. 1 | 19th St/Oakland
2:30 p.m. | 2025 Broadway
Celebrate Día de los Muertos with Oakland Ballet’s “Luna Mexicana.” The performance at the Paramount Theatre features lively dance, colorful costumes and festive music that honors Mexican heritage and tradition, just steps from 19th St/Oakland.
Día de los Muertos Festival in Oakland
Nov. 2 | Fruitvale
10 a.m.-5 p.m. | International Blvd. at Fruitvale Ave.
Celebrate life and culture at Oakland Unity Council’s iconic Día de los Muertos Festival in the Fruitvale District. This vibrant community celebration features traditional altars, live music, Aztec dancers, local art, food vendors and family activities. Just 0.1 mile from Fruitvale Station, it’s one of the Bay Area’s most colorful and meaningful annual traditions.
Free Diwali Celebration at the Asian Art Museum
Nov. 2 | Civic Center/UN Plaza
10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | 200 Larkin St.
Experience Diwali at the Asian Art Museum with art, dance, food and storytelling. Highlights include a curator talk, chef talk and tasting, drop-in rangoli and lamp-making, and live dance performances, all 0.1 miles from Civic Center/UN Plaza.
"Stereophonic" at the Orpheum Theatre
Through Nov. 23 | Powell St
Times vary | 445 Geary St.
Step inside a 1970s recording studio and witness the highs and lows of rock ‘n’ roll in "Stereophonic," Broadway’s most Tony Award-winning show of 2024. Presented by BroadwaySF in association with American Conservatory Theater, it’s an unforgettable experience, 0.3 miles from Powell St.
BroadwaySF’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!
Families will love Halloween Hoopla this weekend in San Francisco. Photo courtesy of Yerba Buena Gardens Festival.
Dance-O-Ween
Oct. 31 | 16th St Mission
7:30-11:45 p.m. | 2000 Mission St.
Bust a move at Dance-O-Ween, an epic Halloween dance party in the Mission. Expect DJs spinning all night, wild costumes, and spooky surprises, just 0.1 miles from the 16th St Mission Station.
Halloween Hoopla at Yerba Buena Gardens
Nov. 1 | Montgomery St
Noon-3 p.m. | 799 Howard St.
Bring the family to Halloween Hoopla, a free outdoor celebration for kids and their adults. Enjoy interactive acts from Bay Area performers and a colorful costume parade led by Unique Derique—just a quick 0.5-mile walk from Montgomery St.
Día de los Muertos “Festival of Altars” in The Mission
Nov. 2 | 24th St Mission
8 a.m.-9 p.m. | 25th St. & San Bruno Ave.
Gather at Potrero Del Sol Park for San Francisco’s Festival of Altars, honoring loved ones with traditional Día de los Muertos altars. Bring photos, candles and mementos to contribute to the collective ofrendas, surrounded by music, dance and art installations. The festival is 0.9 miles from 24th St Mission.
Also on 24th St., join the Dia de los Muertos 44th Annual Procession at 7 p.m. to honor loved ones and celebrate community at San Francisco’s annual Día de los Muertos Procession in the Mission District.
Civic Symphony Free Concerts
Nov. 2 | Civic Center/UN Plaza
3-5 p.m. | 401 Van Ness Ave.
Experience timeless music as the San Francisco Civic Symphony presents “Spinning Stories” at the Herbst Theatre. The free concert features works by Strauss, Ravel, and Schumann, with vocalist Madison Hatten and conductor Paul Schrage leading the orchestra. Seating is first-come, first-served—so arrive early to enjoy this BARTable classical performance 0.4 miles from Civic Center/UN Plaza Station.
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Tea lovers, don't miss the Tea Festival at the SF Ferry Building this weekend. Photo courtesy of DoTheBay.
“Nightmare on Front Street” Free Halloween Block Party
Oct. 31 | Embarcadero
2-10 p.m. | 254 Front St.
Enjoy “Nightmare on Front Street,” a free Halloween block party in Downtown San Francisco. Dance to live DJs, enter the costume contest and mingle with fellow Halloween lovers. It’s one of downtown’s biggest Halloween bashes, and it’s only 0.2 miles from Embarcadero.
San Francisco Epic Halloween Pub Crawl: Crawloween
Oct. 31 | Civic Center/UN Plaza
6-11 p.m. | 1233 Polk St.
Join thousands of costumed partygoers for San Francisco’s legendary Crawloween, the city’s biggest Halloween pub crawl. Enjoy drink specials, music and spooky fun as you make your way through Polk Street’s top bars and nightspots. The starting point is Mayes Oyster House, 0.9 miles from Civic Center/UN Plaza Station.
The Last Castro Night Market of 2025
Oct. 31 | 16th St Mission
5–10 p.m. | 18th St. and Castro St.
Don’t miss the final Castro Night Market of the year! Shop local artisans, move and groove to live entertainment and savor delicious food. This outdoor event is the perfect way to kick off the weekend, just one mile from 16th St Mission.
Tea Festival at the San Francisco Ferry Building
Nov. 1 | Embarcadero
10 a.m.-5 p.m. | 1 Ferry Building
Sip, sample and savor your way through the annual Tea Festival at the Ferry Building. Explore dozens of vendors offering teas from around the world, along with tastings, workshops and demos, just 0.3 miles from Embarcadero.
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