BARTable This Weekend: Aug. 29–Sept. 1

This weekend, celebrate Fairyland's 75th birthday! Photo courtesy of Children's Fairyland. 

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Join the fans this weekend as the Roots take on Monterey Bay. Photo courtesy of Oakland Roots.

Jonathan Butler at the Orinda Theatre
Aug. 29 | Orinda Station
8 p.m. | 4 Orinda Theatre Square

South African singer-songwriter and guitarist Jonathan Butler will entertain lucky patrons in the East Bay this weekend. Butler not only earned GRAMMY nominations, but he also broke racial barriers in music and earned international success while staying connected to his country. Head to the Orinda Theatre to catch him live, just 0.2 miles from Orinda Station.

Oakland Roots v. Monterey Bay FC
Aug. 30 | Coliseum
7 p.m. | 7000 Coliseum Way

This weekend, the Oakland Roots are facing Monterey Bay FC. Plus, there’s also a special drone show to celebrate Back to School! Catch the game and the show, 0.2 miles and across the bridge from Coliseum Station.

Millbrae Art & Wine Festival 2025
Aug. 30-31 | Millbrae Station
10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Broadway Ave. (between Victoria Ave. and Meadow Glen Ave.)

Enjoy over 170 artists and crafters, a packed schedule of live music, yummy bites, crafts and more at this end-of-summer street fair. There’ll also be a beer tent and wine tasting. Find the fun 0.5 miles from Millbrae Station.

Children’s Fairyland’s 75th Birthday
Sept. 1 | 19th St/Oakland
10 a.m.-4 p.m. | 699 Bellevue

Celebrate 75 years of magic this Labor Day at Fairyland. You’ll find live performances, giant crafts, giveaways, parades — and witness the debut of its first bilingual puppet show. For a family day full of imagination, head to the party, 0.6 miles from 19th St/Oakland.  

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!

Enjoy a night of music and beer at the Berryessa Night Market. Photo courtesy of Garden at the Flea. 

Berryessa Night Market: Oldies y Cerveza
Aug. 29 | Berryessa/North San José
5-9 p.m. | 1590 Berryessa Rd.

If you love oldies and soul music, this one’s for you! Don’t miss the vintage sounds of vinyl (with cerveza, of course) at Garden at the Flea. You’ll see the entrance to the flea market as you exit Berryessa/North San Jose.

“Mean Girls” at The Crossing
Aug. 29 | Embarcadero
7 p.m. | 200 Folsom St.

Grab your crew and head to The Crossing to catch an outdoor screening of “Mean Girls.” Check out the on-site food and drink vendors and then get cozy watching the ultimate teen drama on the silver screen.  Catch the movie 0.4 miles from Embarcadero.

Oakland’s 5th Annual Black August Block Party
Aug. 30 | 12th St/Oakland City Center
11 a.m.-3 p.m. | 1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza

Join BOSS for the annual Black August Block Party — a family-friendly celebration of Black liberation, resilience and community. Enjoy live music, art installations and delicious bites, all steps from 12th St/Oakland City Center.  

ZUMBA Class at Salesforce Park
Sept. 1 | Embarcadero
5:30-6:30 p.m. | 425 Mission St.

Learning ZUMBA is easy with top-notch instructors from FITNESS SF. Head to Salesforce Park this weekend to break a sweat and move to the music, 0.3 miles from Embarcadero. 

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Learn something new this weekend at the Exploratorium. Photo courtesy of the Exploratorium. 

Jay Alexander at the San Francisco Magic Theater
Aug. 29-31 | Powell St
Times Vary | 419 O'Farrell St.

Step into this Moroccan-style speakeasy where you’ll find world-class sleight-of-hand and mind-reading magic by Jay Alexander. Enjoy an unforgettable evening of magic and laughter 0.3 miles from Powell St.

San Francisco Giants v. Baltimore Orioles
Aug. 29-31 | Embarcadero
Times vary | 24 Willie Mays Plaza

The San Francisco Giants face the Baltimore Orioles this weekend at Oracle Park. Grab a hot dog and enjoy the game(s)! Take BART to Embarcadero and walk 1.2 miles, or transfer at Embarcadero to the Muni Metro N Line and pop out at the stadium.

Storytime Science for Kids at the Exploratorium
Aug. 31 | Embarcadero
Noon–1 p.m.; 2–3 p.m. | Pier 15 Embarcadero at Green St.

"Storytime Science for Kids: Movers and Shakers" at the San Francisco Exploratorium features a fun storybook read-aloud by Vivian Altmann, followed by a hands-on, age-appropriate activity for children (and their grown-ups) just 0.6 miles from Embarcadero.

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