San Francisco Metro: Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · Community & Social · 37 events · data version 20261021-173303
11:00 AM · Marcus Shelby & Friends Family Matinee · SFJAZZ Auditorium (Hayes Valley) · live_music, jazz, community · rating 8
sfjazz.org · details PART OF THE FAMILY-FRIENDLY CONCERT SERIES! BUY SERIES TICKETS Bassist, arranger and bandleader Marcus Shelby highlights the many moods of the bebop era and the jazz legends who developed this musically adventurous genre. From Dizzy, Bird and Monk and other noted pioneers to the icons of today, we amplify one of jazz music’s most enduring styles. PERSONNEL COMING SOON!
1:00 PM · SF Bay Area Tatreez Circle · Medicine for Nightmares (Mission) · workshop, community · rating 7
medicinefornightmares.com · details Join us for an afternoon of tatreez, Palestinian embroidery, as we come together in community to stitch. A tatreez circle is a gathering of tatreez artists who stitch together while sharing stories and learning from each other. All levels of experience are welcome but this is not meant to be a workshop. We will not be teaching tatreez but are happy to help guide you on what you need to get started before the event. Bring your own projects and your own supplies.
What is Tatreez?
10:00 AM · Chili Cook-Off · Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk (Santa Cruz) · festival, community, sports · rating 6
santacruz.org · details Chili Cook-Off Saturday, October 24, 2026 Bring your appetite and join the fun as both professional and amateur chefs work their culinary magic and compete for the title of Best Chili! Enter A Team More Info
10:00 AM · Reading Room + Recess Cart · Salesforce Park (Financial District) · Free · community, literary · rating 6
tjpa.org · details Reading Room & Recess Cart at Main Plaza
11:00 AM · We All Journey · Exploratorium (Embarcadero) · community, art, live_music, classical · rating 6
exploratorium.edu · details Explore the life cycle and migration of Monarch butterflies, whose arrival in Mexico often coincides with Día de Muertos. Paint your own butterfly and see a colorful altar.
12:00 PM · 8TH ANNUAL HOWLOWEEN DOGGIE COSTUME PARADE! · Pier 23 (Financial District) · community, festival · rating 6
pier23cafe.com · details JEFFREY’S NATURAL PET FOODS X PIER 23 CAFE Celebrating our 8th annual Howloween Doggie Costume Parade ! Bring your dogs, bring yourselves, bring your costume “A” game. Prizes, hilarity, and super spooky, uber cute canine costumes. Hands down one of the most enjoyable Halloween events in th
12:00 PM · Día de los Muertos Celebration · Santa Cruz MAH (Santa Cruz) · FREE · workshop, literary, community · rating 6
santacruzmah.org · details This fall, the MAH invites you to our annual Día de los Muertos Celebration . Celebrate and honor Latino cultural heritage through Musical and Dance Performances by Senderos. Throughout the day, we will have hands-on activities, live music, and the powerful presence of community . Explore the MAH to view beautifully crafted altars known as altares, or ofrendas, created by community organizations.
12:30 PM · Murals & Monuments Tour · Yerba Buena Center (SOMA) · art, community · rating 6
ybca.org · details A walking tour through San Francisco’s Civic Center, Mid-Market, and SoMa, exploring murals, monuments, and other forms of public art.
3:00 PM · HAUNTED HARBOR · The Crow's Nest (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 6
santacruzharbor.org · details Saturday October 24th The Santa Cruz Port District is excited to announce that Haunted Harbor will return this year for an afternoon of spooky fun and trick-or-treating on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Bring the kids for an afternoon of trick-or-treating at participating harbor businesses! Enjoy Halloween activities, costumes, candy, and a festive harbor atmosphere for the whole family. Starts at 03:00 PM
4:00 PM · Dream Inn Santa Cruz: Oceanfront Dinner · Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge (Santa Cruz) · $265 · community · rating 6
santacruz.org · details She Sets the Table is Dream Inn Santa Cruz's intimate, multi-course dinner celebrating the creativity, talent, and stories of women in culinary. For this special evening, three accomplished culinary women […]
5:00 PM · Watch Party · Salesforce Park (Financial District) · Free · community, sports · rating 6
tjpa.org · details Watch Party at Main Plaza
5:00 PM · Wyatt Earp's Movie and Dinner · Alhambra PH (Redwood City) · film, community · rating 6
alhambra-irish-house.com · details Join us for Wyatt Earp's movie and dinner at historic Alhambra building . Wyatt Earp's favorite watering hole in 1902. All ages are welcome. Movie has no sound on.
7:00 PM · Brookdale Lodge: Witches Ball · The River Run at Brookdale Lodge (Boulder Creek) · $55.20 – $59.57 · dj_party, community · rating 6
santacruz.org · details Enjoy a magical night of enchantment at the Brookdale Lodge. Get ready to dance under the moonlight, mingle with fellow witches, werewolves, vampires, zombies, and of course you never know […]
9:30 PM · Live Evil - Celebrating 20 Years · The Riptide (Outer Sunset) · Free · dj_party, community · rating 6
offbeatsf.com · details One for the record books, this is gonna be a big old party - bring it!
time TBA · Blacksmith Hammer-In · Roaring Camp Railroads (Felton) · Buy Tickets · community, workshop · rating 6
fareharbor.com · details The California Blacksmith Association Presents - The 11th Annual Hammer-In at Roaring Camp Railroads. Watch demonstrators push the boundaries of hot metal, bring ancient techniques to life and share with the community their talent and dedication to the blacksmith craft.
time TBA · Eggstraordinary Easter Egg Hunt · Roaring Camp Railroads (Felton) · community · rating 6
fareharbor.com · details The Easter Bunny makes a stop at Roaring Camp. Hop aboard the Redwood Forest Steam Train to Bear Mountain for an Easter Egg Hunt and participate in Easter activities in Town.
time TBA · Fall Arcade Specials · Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk (Santa Cruz) · $24.95 · community · rating 6
beachboardwalk.com · details Fall Arcade Specials September 8 - November 25, 2026 Score BIG savings this fall! Monday-Friday: 2-Hour Time Play Card for $24.95 Weekend: 1/2 price arcade games Saturday: 10am-11am* Sunday: 10am-12pm *Beginning 11/1, Saturday & Sunday hours will change to 11am-12pm Play more and spend less - get the details now! More Info
time TBA · Mother’s Day Brunch · Roaring Camp Railroads (Felton) · Buy Tickets | wines for purchase · community · rating 6
fareharbor.com · details Treat Mom to something memorable on her special day with a beautiful Mother’s Day train ride through the towering redwoods. Hallcrest Vineyards will be pouring their local wines for purchase.
time TBA · NIPPON KOBO MEMBER EXCLUSIVE SOCIAL · Hosfelt Gallery (Mission) · community · rating 6
hosfeltgallery.com · details The evening will feature a special collaboration between Music × Shibori textile presentation by Suzusan, along with sake tasting by Jizake Quest. Become a member and receive an invitation for...
time TBA · Rainforest Weekends · Roaring Camp Railroads (Felton) · Buy Tickets · community, workshop · rating 6
fareharbor.com · details Learn about California's own Coastal Redwood Forest, aboard a 100 year old steam train. Along the journey, hear fascinating information about the coastal redwoods and their ecosystems from docent specialists.
time TBA · Redwood Forest Steam Train · Roaring Camp Railroads (Felton) · Buy Tickets · community · rating 6
fareharbor.com · details Travel over trestles, through towering redwood groves and up a winding narrow-gauge grade to the summit of Bear Mountain as conductors narrate the history of Roaring Camp, the railroad and the forest.
10:00 AM · Community Crafters @ Boulder Creek · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community, workshop · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details The Community Crafters are a diverse group of makers and love to share our knowledge. We knit, quilt, weave, spin, make jewelry, embroider, mend and so much more. All crafters are welcome! We hope you will join us in creating community and beautiful things!
10:00 AM · English Language Conversation Group · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community, workshop · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Please join us at the Capitola Branch Library on Saturdays, 10am-12pm for a chance to practice your English language skills with new friends and a group leader from the Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County Literacy Program.
10:15 AM · Saturday Shakespeare · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community, literary, workshop · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Join Saturday Shakespeare at Aptos Library for five lively sessions with guest experts, group readings, and discussions, ending with a shared play viewing. Attend in person or on Zoom!
10:30 AM · Family Storytime · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Step into a world of imagination with stories, rhymes, and songs for children ages 0?8, shared with families and caregivers in a warm, welcoming space.
12:00 PM · Are You Game? Board Games and More · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community, sports · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Adults need playtime, too! Come play some new or old favorite tabletop games.Bring your favorite board game or play some of the library's games. No prior gaming experience is necessary.
1:00 PM · Boo-k Bash! · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Come celebrate the spooky season at the library.
2:00 PM · Drag Storytime at the Library · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community, literary · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Gather for a Spooky Drag Story Time Adventure!
2:00 PM · Mystery Month Author Panel · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · Register · community, literary · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Mystery Writers of America Norcal Chapter author panel.
5:00 PM · 5150: A Manic Depressive Adventure · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · Register · community · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Join us for an inspiring visit with Tony del Zompo, who shares the story of his mental health crisis, substance use disorder, and experience of homelessness followed by healing and growth.
6:00 PM · O69 BINGO! By the fireplace with Juan · The Riptide (Outer Sunset) · Free · community · rating 5
riptidesf.com · details Every Saturday our hosts make dreams come true with Bingo. It's Free to play, so don't miss the fun! Next level fun with O69 Jell-O shots...
7:30 PM · SpectreVision Radio: Bigfoot · The 418 Project (Santa Cruz) · Tickets: $15 advance / $20 at the door. · community, literary · rating 5
the418project.org · details Sat., October 24th** – 7:30 PM – SMALL THEATER**
A Live Podcast Recording:
SpectreVision Radio Presents: BIGFOOT LIVES! at The 418 Project
He has had many names through time and across cultures: Mawas, Skookum, Grassman, Wood Booger, Skunk Ape, Yowie, Yeti, Sasquatch… BIGFOOT.
Is he an undiscovered hominid hiding in our forests? An ethereal being from another dimension? A figment of the collective imagination?
11:00 AM · Food Menu available - Tavern - Saturday · Humble Sea Brewing (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 4
humblesea.com · details Spend your Saturday at the Humble Sea Tavern enjoying food service from the kitchen. Pair savory dishes and shareable bites with your favorite craft brews.
time TBA · STOP, DROP & ROLL · Tommy T's (Pleasanton) · Tickets · comedy, community · rating 4
tommyts-com.seatengine.com · details Event Description Biography October 24 STOP! DROP! AND ROLL! Comedy Show Fundraiser STOP! DROP! AND ROLL! Comedy Show Fundraiser PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING RULES CAREFULLY AS THEY WILL BE ENFORCED WITHOUT EXCEPTION. * PURCHASER'S CREDIT CARD USED FOR PURCHASE AND MATCHING ID REQUIRED TO PICK UP TICKETS AT WILL CALL* * 2 item minimum purchase PER PERSON required (Can be any combination of Food and/or Beverage) * Tickets are Will Call only. No emailed tickets.
3:00 PM · Private Event · Tupelo (North Beach) · community · rating 0 · no longer listed tupelosf.com · details We will be reopening to the public at 6 PM. Thank you for your understanding!
time TBA · SoMa Mahal Kita (SoMa I Love You) · Yerba Buena Center (SOMA) · art, community · rating 0 · no longer listed ybca.org · details A message of love for the SoMa neighborhood and community, inspired by weaving practices in the Phillipines and the colors of the Filipino flag.
time TBA · The Haunt: A Halloween hangout crafted by artists · Yerba Buena Center (SOMA) · $25 · art, community · rating 0 · no longer listed ybca.org · details The Haunt mixes Halloween tradition, B-movies aesthetics, and SF’s creative undead—for an event that’s part netherworld labyrinth and part laser-lit speakeasy, entirely crafted by human artists.