Looking for the coolest things to do when fall comes around to the city by the bay? We’ve got you covered. We’ve done the deep research for you on the best things to do in San Francisco including museums, cultural events and food tours and more. Speaking of food, we also have an extensive list of our best restaurants in San Francisco, and if you’re planning a weekend, the best places to stay.Â
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Off the Grid Friday Night Food Truck Party
September 1–October 27
Fort Mason Center is hosting the roaming food extravaganza known as Off the Grid Friday nights and will feature dozens of gourmet vendors including Al Pastor Papi, Senor Sisig, Scoma’s and others this fall. Every week will have a new theme — check it out!
More info: fortmason.org
National Hispanic American Heritage Month
September 15–October 15
Every year, from September 15th through October 15th, we celebrate Latino Heritage Month and recognize the vital contributions of Latinos in San Francisco to the building and progress of the United States throughout its history. Here are some of the ways you can celebrate this year.
More info: bartable.bart.gov
Oktoberfest
September 16–October 3
Events celebrating Munich’s legendary festival abound in the Bay Area, since, what’s not love in a festival about beer? This year in San Francisco sees a street party at Schroeder’s, a celebration at Park Chalet and an Oktoberfest by the beach.
More info: localgetaways.com
SF Cheese Fest
September 23
Attention all cheese heads! Get your fill of the good stuff at this event at the Ferry Building featuring samples of craft cheeses from California cheesemakers, plus cured meats, jams, desserts and other bites. And because cheese always pairs well with a beverage, there are local wineries and breweries on hand too.
More info: sfcheesefest.com
Folsom Street Fair
September 24
Folsom Street Fair is famously infamous, drawing in leather/kink/alt-sex community from around the world. 40 years old this year, this annual BDSM and leather subculture street fair caps San Francisco’s “Leather Pride Week”. It takes place on Folsom Street between 8th and 13th Streets, in San Francisco’s South of Market district.
More info: folsomstreet.org
Event Venues
Looking to see what’s happening right now in SF? Our comprehensive list of venues across the city below will help you find what you need to know what’s going on.
Looking for more things to do in the area?
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