Thanksgiving 2026 Thanksgiving in San Francisco: what’s open on Thursday, the Turkey Trot and the long weekend → November, day by day
Project SFprojectsf.com
Skip to main content
Skip to content

Events calendar

Upcoming Events in San Francisco

Hand-picked shows, markets, pop-ups and nights out across the city, sorted by date. 22 events this weekend.

Checked, not scraped: every event here is verified against an official source before it’s listed. How we verify →

This weekend

What’s on This Weekend in SF

All events
OnNow
Arts & Culture

Treasures of the Pharaohs

Today 9:30am⁠–⁠5:15pm · through Jan 31 · de Young Museum
Golden Gate Park$40 adults
OnNow
Food & Drink

Ferry Plaza Farmers Market

Today 10am⁠–⁠2pm · through Dec 31 · Ferry Building Plaza
Financial DistrictFree
Nov4
Food & Drink

Heart of the City Farmers Market

Wed & Sun 7am⁠–⁠4pm · through Dec 31 · Fulton Plaza, Civic Center
Hayes ValleyFree
Nov4
Family

SF State Observatory Public Nights (Wed–Fri, Through Dec 4)

Wed–Fri 6:30pm⁠–⁠9pm · through Dec 4 · SF State Observatory, Thornton Hall
San FranciscoOpen to the public; no admission price listed
Nov4
Arts & Culture

Syd Mead: Future Pastime

Wed–Sun 11am⁠–⁠6pm · through Dec 17 · Transamerica Pyramid Annex Gallery
Chinatown
Nov5
Arts & Culture

Awaking Beauty: The Art of Eyvind Earle

Thu–Sun 10am⁠–⁠5:30pm · through Apr 18 · The Walt Disney Family Museum
Presidio$15 adults, $5 youth (exhibition only)
Nov8
Outdoors

Free Yoga in the Park at Outpost Meadow (Sundays Through Nov 22)

Sundays · through Nov 22 · Outpost Meadow, Presidio
PresidioFree
Nov6
Music

Little Bears Music Class at Thrive City

Fri · 10:00 am · Thrive City (Chase Center)
Mission Bay
Nov6
Outdoors

ZooLights at the SF Zoo (Wed–Sun Nights, Through Jan 3)

Nov 6–Jan 3 · San Francisco Zoo & Gardens
Lakeshore$30 adults, $21 children ($3 off for zoo members)
Nov6
Arts & Culture

San Francisco Opera: Strauss in Concert

Fri · 7:30 pm · War Memorial Opera House
Hayes ValleyFrom $30
Nov6
Music

Buena Vista Orchestra

Fri · 8:00 pm · The Warfield
Civic Center & Tenderloin
Nov7
Food & Drink

San Francisco Coffee Festival 2026

Nov 7–8 · Fort Mason Center Festival Pavilion
MarinaTicketed by session; see event page

Coming up

All Upcoming Events

About access info

Per each venue's own page, read November 3, 2026. Venues we have not checked are Not Confirmed, not inaccessible.

Night means it starts at 5 p.m. or later, or is still on after 6 p.m. 110 of 117 events show a start time from the organizer; the rest appear under All only. Times can change, so check the organizer’s page. Alcohol and age limits are noted on an event’s page when the organizer states them; if it does not say, ask before bringing children.

Showing all 117 events

  1. On now
  2. Awaking Beauty: The Art of Eyvind EarleNow through Apr 18 · 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m.The Walt Disney Family Museum, Presidio · $15 adults, $5 youth (exhibition only)Arts & Culture
  3. Conservatory of Flowers Free First TuesdayNow through Nov 3 · 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m.Conservatory of Flowers, Golden Gate Park · FreeOutdoors
  4. Ferry Plaza Farmers MarketNow through Dec 31 · times varyFerry Building Plaza, Financial District · FreeFood & Drink
  5. Free Yoga in the Park at Outpost Meadow (Sundays Through Nov 22)Now through Nov 22 · 10–11 a.m.Outpost Meadow, Presidio, Presidio · FreeOutdoors
  6. Heart of the City Farmers MarketNow through Dec 31 · 7 a.m.–4 p.m.Fulton Plaza, Civic Center, Hayes Valley · FreeFood & Drink
  7. Legion of Honor Free First TuesdayNow through Nov 3 · 9:30 a.m.–5:15 p.m.Legion of Honor, Richmond District · FreeWheelchair Access ConfirmedArts & Culture
  8. SF State Observatory Public Nights (Wed–Fri, through Dec 4)Now through Dec 4 · 6:30–9 p.m.SF State Observatory, Thornton Hall, San Francisco · Open to the public; no admission price listedFamily
  9. Syd Mead: Future PastimeNow through Dec 17 · 11 a.m.–6 p.m.Transamerica Pyramid Annex Gallery, Chinatown · See event pageArts & Culture
  10. Treasures of the PharaohsNow through Jan 31 · 9:30 a.m.–5:15 p.m.de Young Museum, Golden Gate Park · $40 adultsWheelchair Access ConfirmedArts & Culture
  11. de Young Free First TuesdayNow through Nov 3 · 9:30 a.m.–5:15 p.m.de Young Museum, Golden Gate Park · FreeWheelchair Access ConfirmedArts & Culture
  12. November 2026
  13. San Francisco Opera: The Marriage of FigaroTuesday, Nov 3 · 7:30 pmWar Memorial Opera House, Hayes Valley · From $30Wheelchair Access ConfirmedArts & Culture
  14. SF Zoo Resident Free DayWednesday, Nov 4 · 9:00 amSan Francisco Zoo & Gardens, Lakeshore · Free for SF residentsSome Access InfoOutdoors
  15. Union Square Holiday Ice Rink OpensWednesday, Nov 4 · 10 a.m.–11 p.m.Union Square, Financial District · $22 with skate rental; $17 ages 8 and underOutdoors
  16. La Nuit au Musée: A Sip of the Roaring ’20sThursday, Nov 5 · 6:00 pmAlliance Française de San Francisco, Nob Hill · $60 general; $50 AFSF members (advance); $80 at the doorArts & Culture
  17. Museum of Craft and Design Free First ThursdayThursday, Nov 5 · 12:00 pmMuseum of Craft and Design, Potrero Hill · FreeArts & Culture
  18. POETS! reading and open mic at Bird & BeckettThursday, Nov 5 · 7:00 pmBird & Beckett Books & Records, Glen Park · Free, donations welcomeArts & Culture
  19. Pluralities Project: “The Negro Artist” Screening & Live AwardsThursday, Nov 5 · 5:30 pmMcKenna Theatre, SF State, Lakeshore · See event pageArts & Culture
  20. Buena Vista OrchestraFriday, Nov 6 · 8:00 pmThe Warfield, Civic Center & Tenderloin · See event pageMusic
  21. Little Bears Music Class at Thrive CityFriday, Nov 6 · 10:00 amThrive City (Chase Center), Mission Bay · See event pageMusic
  22. San Francisco Opera: Strauss in ConcertFriday, Nov 6 · 7:30 pmWar Memorial Opera House, Hayes Valley · From $30Wheelchair Access ConfirmedArts & Culture
  23. ZooLights at the SF Zoo (Wed–Sun nights, through Jan 3)Nov 6–Jan 3 · 5:30–10 p.m.San Francisco Zoo & Gardens, Lakeshore · $30 adults, $21 children ($3 off for zoo members)Some Access InfoOutdoors
  24. District 2 Family Summit (Marina)Saturday, Nov 7 · 11:00 amMarina Middle School, Marina · FreeFamily
  25. Día de los Muertos and Diwali Festival at Presidio Tunnel TopsSaturday, Nov 7 · 10:00 amPresidio Tunnel Tops, Presidio · Free (registration on the event page)Arts & Culture
  26. Free Orchestra Concert: Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony — Lowell High School Symphonic OrchestraSaturday, Nov 7 · 2:00 pmCathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption, Western Addition & Fillmore · FreeMusic
  27. San Francisco Coffee Festival 2026Nov 7–8 · 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.Fort Mason Center Festival Pavilion, Marina · Ticketed by session; see event pageFood & Drink
  28. San Francisco Opera: The Marriage of FigaroSaturday, Nov 7 · 7:30 pmWar Memorial Opera House, Hayes Valley · From $30Wheelchair Access ConfirmedArts & Culture
  29. The San Francisco Fall Cider FestSaturday, Nov 7 · 12:00 pmSPARK Social SF, South Beach · $30–$60 (strictly 21+)Food & Drink
  30. Tiny Dances: Swan LakeNov 7–8 · 11 a.m.–4 p.m.Palace of Fine Arts Theatre, Marina · VariesArts & Culture
  31. Inner Sunset Flea MarketSunday, Nov 8 · 10:00 amIrving Street, Sunset District · FreeMarkets & Pop-ups
  32. La Cocina San Francisco Street Food FestivalSunday, Nov 8 · 11:00 amFerry Building, Financial District · See event pageFood & Drink
  33. Outer Sunset Farmers Market & MercantileSunday, Nov 8 · 9:00 amOuter Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile, Sunset District · FreeFood & Drink
  34. San Francisco Diwali FestivalSunday, Nov 8 · 1:00 pmYerba Buena Gardens, SoMa · FreeArts & Culture
  35. San Francisco Veterans Day ParadeSunday, Nov 8 · 11:00 amFisherman's Wharf (Jefferson Street), Fisherman's Wharf · See event pageArts & Culture
  36. San Francisco Opera: The Marriage of FigaroTuesday, Nov 10 · 7:30 pmWar Memorial Opera House, Hayes Valley · From $30Wheelchair Access ConfirmedArts & Culture
  37. Teddy Swims: The UGLY TourTuesday, Nov 10 · 7:00 pmChase Center, Mission Bay · See event pageWheelchair Access ConfirmedMusic
  38. Volti Vocal Ensemble with SF State and SOTAThursday, Nov 12 · 8:00 pmKnuth Hall, SF State, Lakeshore · See event pageMusic
  39. Bhangra & Beats Diwali Night MarketFriday, Nov 13 · 4:00 pmYerba Buena Gardens & Jessie Square, SoMa · Free (RSVP)Arts & Culture
  40. Performing Arts ShowcaseFriday, Nov 13 · 5:00 pmFulton Plaza, Civic Center, Civic Center & Tenderloin · FreeArts & Culture
  41. San Francisco Opera: The Marriage of FigaroFriday, Nov 13 · 7:30 pmWar Memorial Opera House, Hayes Valley · From $30Wheelchair Access ConfirmedArts & Culture
  42. District 4 Family Summit (Sunset)Saturday, Nov 14 · 11:00 amSunset Recreation Center, Sunset District · FreeFamily
  43. Fall SF International Tea Festival 2026Nov 14–15 · 10 a.m.–5 p.m.Ferry Building Marketplace, Financial District · Ticketed; see event pageFood & Drink
  44. MoAD Free Second SaturdaySaturday, Nov 14 · 11:00 amMuseum of the African Diaspora, SoMa · FreeArts & Culture
  45. Renegade Craft Fair: WinterNov 14–15 · 11 a.m.–5 p.m.Fort Mason Festival Pavilion, Marina · $5 suggested donationArts & Culture
  46. Rhône By The BaySaturday, Nov 14 · 12:00 pmGallery 308, Fort Mason Center, Marina · $45–$105 (plus fees)Food & Drink
  47. SFCM Orchestra: Giancarlo Guerrero Conducts BartókSaturday, Nov 14 · 7:30 pmCaroline H. Hume Concert Hall, SF Conservatory of Music, Hayes Valley · See event pageArts & Culture
  48. Feathered Friends: Birdwatching & Nature Art for Families at SF Botanical GardenSunday, Nov 15 · 8:30 amSan Francisco Botanical Garden (Main Gate), Golden Gate Park · $40 (one adult and one child)Arts & Culture
  49. Outer Sunset Farmers Market & MercantileSunday, Nov 15 · 9:00 amOuter Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile, Sunset District · FreeFood & Drink
  50. San Francisco Opera: The Marriage of FigaroSunday, Nov 15 · 2:00 pmWar Memorial Opera House, Hayes Valley · From $30Wheelchair Access ConfirmedArts & Culture
  51. Embarcadero Center Holiday Market & Building LightingWednesday, Nov 18 · 4:00 pmThree Embarcadero Center, Financial District · See event pageMarkets & Pop-ups
  52. Nutcracker Sweets for Little Ones at Richmond LibraryWednesday, Nov 18 · 11:00 amRichmond/Senator Milton Marks Branch Library, Richmond District · See event pageArts & Culture
  53. San Francisco Opera: The Marriage of FigaroWednesday, Nov 18 · 7:30 pmWar Memorial Opera House, Hayes Valley · From $30Wheelchair Access ConfirmedArts & Culture
  54. Rae Armantrout with Elizabeth Robinson: Safe RoomsThursday, Nov 19 · 7:00 pmCity Lights Bookstore, North Beach · FreeArts & Culture
  55. From the E: Excelsior Night MarketFriday, Nov 20 · 4:30 pmOcean Ave & Mission St, San Francisco · FreeFood & Drink
  56. LightscapeNov 20–Jan 3 · 5–9:30 p.m.San Francisco Botanical Garden, Golden Gate Park · From $20 kids, $32 adultsOutdoors
  57. World Ballet Company: Swan LakeFriday, Nov 20 · 7:00 pmCurran Theatre, Civic Center & Tenderloin · See event pageArts & Culture
  58. Fraggle Rock LiveSaturday, Nov 21 · 3:00 pmGolden Gate Theatre, Civic Center & Tenderloin · See event pageArts & Culture
  59. Jonas Brothers: The Burning Up Tour All Over AgainSaturday, Nov 21 · 7:30 pmChase Center, Mission Bay · See event pageWheelchair Access ConfirmedMusic
  60. San Francisco Opera: The Marriage of FigaroSaturday, Nov 21 · 2:00 pmWar Memorial Opera House, Hayes Valley · From $30Wheelchair Access ConfirmedArts & Culture
  61. Secondhand Saturday at the Sunset Community MercantileSaturday, Nov 21 · 10:00 am37th Avenue, Ortega to Quintara (Sunset Community Mercantile), Sunset District · FreeMarkets & Pop-ups
  62. West Coast Craft: WinterNov 21–22 · 10 a.m.–6 p.m.Fort Mason Festival Pavilion, Marina · FreeArts & Culture
  63. Outer Sunset Farmers Market & MercantileSunday, Nov 22 · 9:00 amOuter Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile, Sunset District · FreeFood & Drink
  64. Tasha Colby: Artist Talk & Pop-Up at RedBrick Ceramic StudioSunday, Nov 22 · 2:00 pmRedBrick Ceramic Studio, Mission District · FreeArts & Culture
  65. Song Dongye: Take Another Moment World TourMonday, Nov 23 · 8:00 pmThe Warfield, Civic Center & Tenderloin · See event pageMusic
  66. The Nightmare Before Christmas in ConcertTuesday, Nov 24 · 7:30 pmDavies Symphony Hall, Hayes Valley · VariesWheelchair Access ConfirmedMusic
  67. San Francisco Botanical Garden Free Thanksgiving DayThursday, Nov 26 · 7:30 amSan Francisco Botanical Garden, Golden Gate Park · FreeOutdoors
  68. San Francisco Turkey TrotThursday, Nov 26 · 8:00 amGolden Gate Park, Golden Gate Park · See registration pageOutdoors
  69. Hook in ConcertNov 27–28 · times varyDavies Symphony Hall, Hayes Valley · VariesWheelchair Access ConfirmedMusic
  70. San Francisco Opera: The Marriage of FigaroFriday, Nov 27 · 7:30 pmWar Memorial Opera House, Hayes Valley · From $30Wheelchair Access ConfirmedArts & Culture
  71. Alice in Wonderland: Panto in the PresidioNov 28–Dec 27 · times varyPresidio Theatre, Presidio · See event pageArts & Culture
  72. The Velveteen Rabbit (ODC/Dance)Nov 28–Dec 6Blue Shield of California Theater at YBCA, SoMa · $30-$125Arts & Culture
  73. Outer Sunset Farmers Market & MercantileSunday, Nov 29 · 9:00 amOuter Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile, Sunset District · FreeFood & Drink
  74. San Francisco Opera: The Marriage of FigaroSunday, Nov 29 · 2:00 pmWar Memorial Opera House, Hayes Valley · From $30Wheelchair Access ConfirmedArts & Culture
  75. December 2026
  76. Legion of Honor Free First TuesdayTuesday, Dec 1 · 9:30 amLegion of Honor, Richmond District · FreeWheelchair Access ConfirmedArts & Culture
  77. Civic Center Plaza Tree LightingWednesday, Dec 2 · 4:00 pmCivic Center Plaza, Civic Center & Tenderloin · FreeOutdoors
  78. PIER 39 Christmas Tree LightingThursday, Dec 3PIER 39, Fisherman's Wharf · FreeMusic
  79. Let’s Glow SF: Free Downtown Holiday Projection Festival (Dec 4–13, 2026)Dec 4–13Downtown San Francisco (six buildings), Financial District · FreeArts & Culture
  80. San Francisco Ballet’s NutcrackerDec 4–27 · times varyWar Memorial Opera House, Hayes Valley · VariesWheelchair Access ConfirmedArts & Culture
  81. San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus: Holiday SpectacularFriday, Dec 4 · 7:30 pmGolden Gate Theatre, Civic Center & Tenderloin · See event pageMusic
  82. 6th Annual Inner Sunset Holiday StrollSaturday, Dec 5 · 5:00 pmIrving Street, Inner Sunset, Sunset District · Free (per Sunset Mercantile)Arts & Culture
  83. Holiday Crafting Party at North Beach LibrarySaturday, Dec 5 · 10:00 amNorth Beach Branch Library, North Beach · See event pageFamily
  84. Mark Foehringer’s Nutcracker SweetsSaturday, Dec 5 · 11:00 amCowell Theater, Fort Mason Center, Marina · $23.50-$65.50Arts & Culture
  85. Rudolph & Scrooge: A.C.T. Young Conservatory Holiday Double FeatureDec 5–6Strand Theater, SoMa · See event pageArts & Culture
  86. SF Forest Choir Holiday Concert at Merced LibrarySaturday, Dec 5 · 11:00 amMerced Branch Library, West of Twin Peaks · See event pageMusic
  87. San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus: Holiday SpectacularSaturday, Dec 5 · 2:00 pmGolden Gate Theatre, Civic Center & Tenderloin · See event pageMusic
  88. San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus: Holiday SpectacularSaturday, Dec 5 · 7:30 pmGolden Gate Theatre, Civic Center & Tenderloin · See event pageMusic
  89. Sunset Holiday MercantileDec 5–6 · 11 a.m.–5 p.m.San Francisco County Fair Building, Golden Gate Park · FreeFood & Drink
  90. Deck the Hall: Holiday Family ConcertSunday, Dec 6 · 11:30 amDavies Symphony Hall, Hayes Valley · VariesWheelchair Access ConfirmedMusic
  91. Mark Foehringer’s Nutcracker SweetsSunday, Dec 6 · 11:00 amCowell Theater, Fort Mason Center, Marina · $23.50-$65.50Arts & Culture
  92. Outer Sunset Farmers Market & MercantileSunday, Dec 6 · 9:00 amOuter Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile, Sunset District · FreeFood & Drink
  93. Popovich Comedy Pet TheaterSunday, Dec 6 · 2:00 pmGreat Star Theater, Chinatown · VariesArts & Culture
  94. Mannheim Steamroller ChristmasMonday, Dec 7 · 7:00 pmGolden Gate Theatre, Civic Center & Tenderloin · See event pageMusic
  95. The Outsiders (Broadway Tour)Dec 9–27Orpheum Theatre, Civic Center & Tenderloin · See event pageArts & Culture
  96. Cole Valley Nights: Holiday NightsThursday, Dec 10 · 4:00 pmCole Street, Cole Valley, Haight-Ashbury · FreeFood & Drink
  97. San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus: Holiday Sing-AlongThursday, Dec 10 · 7:00 pmThe Chan National Queer Arts Center, Mission District · From $10Music
  98. Smuin’s The Christmas BalletDec 10–24 · times varyBlue Shield of California Theater at YBCA, SoMa · VariesArts & Culture
  99. From the E: Excelsior Night MarketFriday, Dec 11 · 4:30 pmOcean Ave & Mission St, San Francisco · FreeHoliday Night MarketFood & Drink
  100. Sunset Night Market: Dong ZhiFriday, Dec 11 · 5:00 pmIrving Street, Sunset District, Sunset District · FreeArts & Culture
  101. Mark Foehringer’s Nutcracker SweetsSaturday, Dec 12 · 11:00 amCowell Theater, Fort Mason Center, Marina · $23.50-$65.50Arts & Culture
  102. Mark Foehringer’s Nutcracker SweetsSunday, Dec 13 · 11:00 amCowell Theater, Fort Mason Center, Marina · $23.50-$65.50Arts & Culture
  103. Outer Sunset Farmers Market & MercantileSunday, Dec 13 · 9:00 amOuter Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile, Sunset District · FreeFood & Drink
  104. Youth Orchestra: Peter and the WolfSunday, Dec 13 · 2:00 pmDavies Symphony Hall, Hayes Valley · VariesWheelchair Access ConfirmedMusic
  105. Elf The MusicalDec 15–20Golden Gate Theatre, Civic Center & Tenderloin · See event pageArts & Culture
  106. Mark Foehringer’s Nutcracker SweetsSaturday, Dec 19 · 11:00 amCowell Theater, Fort Mason Center, Marina · $23.50-$65.50Arts & Culture
  107. Mark Foehringer’s Nutcracker SweetsSunday, Dec 20 · 11:00 amCowell Theater, Fort Mason Center, Marina · $23.50-$65.50Arts & Culture
  108. Outer Sunset Farmers Market & MercantileSunday, Dec 20 · 9:00 amOuter Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile, Sunset District · FreeFood & Drink
  109. World Ballet Company: The NutcrackerWednesday, Dec 23 · 7:30 pmCurran Theatre, Civic Center & Tenderloin · See event pageArts & Culture
  110. Outer Sunset Farmers Market & MercantileSunday, Dec 27 · 9:00 amOuter Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile, Sunset District · FreeFood & Drink
  111. Japanese New Year Bell-Ringing CeremonyThursday, Dec 31 · 1:00 pmAsian Art Museum, Civic Center & Tenderloin · Museum admissionWheelchair Access ConfirmedArts & Culture
  112. New Year’s Eve: Deltron 3030 with Prince Paul and Souls of MischiefThursday, Dec 31 · 8:30 pmThe Warfield, Civic Center & Tenderloin · See event pageMusic
  113. January 2027
  114. DakhaBrakhaSaturday, Jan 16 · 7:30 pmPresidio Theatre, Presidio · See event pageMusic
  115. DakhaBrakhaSunday, Jan 17 · 2:00 pmPresidio Theatre, Presidio · See event pageMusic
  116. Wild Kratts Live 2.0Saturday, Jan 23 · 1:00 pmGolden Gate Theatre, Civic Center & Tenderloin · See event pageFamily
  117. The Legend of Korra in ConcertSunday, Jan 24 · 7:00 pmGolden Gate Theatre, Civic Center & Tenderloin · See event pageMusic
  118. Jazz at Lincoln Center: Swinging Songs of BroadwayThursday, Jan 28 · 7:30 pmPresidio Theatre, Presidio · See event pageMusic
  119. The Piano GuysFriday, Jan 29 · 8:00 pmGolden Gate Theatre, Civic Center & Tenderloin · See event pageMusic
  120. Chinese New Year Flower Market FairJan 30–31Grant Ave, Chinatown, Chinatown · See event pageMarkets & Pop-ups
  121. Shrek The Musical for Young AudiencesJan 30–Mar 6 · times varyPresidio Theatre, Presidio · $15-$20Arts & Culture

All season long

Happening Now

Exhibitions, markets and seasonal favorites that are running right now.

Hosting something?

Put Your San Francisco Event on Project SF.

Shows, pop-ups, markets, openings, meetups. Submitting is free, and our editors review every event.

Print / Save As PDF

Recently Ended

Past events we covered. Each page says when the next date is announced, and links to what is on now.

Cite this page: Project SF, “Upcoming Events in San Francisco”, projectsf.com/events/ (updated ).

Printed from projectsf.com on . Hours, prices and dates can change, so check with the venue before you go.