Kristan Lynch Ayala

Neighborhood Events

Dusk to Dawn Halloween at the Palace of Fine Arts (October 31 • 9 PM - 4 AM)

One of SF's biggest Halloween parties! 8 Stages, Art Cars, Performance, Immersive Halloween environments Join us for a very special Halloween Dusk to Dawn. For our first time we will be at The Palace of Fine Arts taking over 150,000 square feet of space with multiple dance floors, art installations, performances, food trucks, silent disco, dark room, art cars and many more performances. 📍Palace of Fine Arts San Francisco, CA
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CRAWLOWEEN San Francisco Halloween Pub Crawl 2026 (Oct. 30 to Nov . 1)

Start in front of Marina Library and trick-or-treat at various merchants up and down Chestnut St. in the annual Halloween Parade. 📍1890 Chestnut Street San Francisco, CA 94123
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Halloween Parade (Friday, 10/30/2026)

Start in front of Marina Library and trick-or-treat at various merchants up and down Chestnut St. in the annual Halloween Parade. 📍1890 Chestnut Street San Francisco, CA 94123
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The Fort Mason Night Market

Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (FMCAC), in partnership with Off The Grid, Stern Grove Festival, and West Coast Craft, announces the return of the Fort Mason Night Market, opneing Friday, April 17, 2026, 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The free monthly market – open to all ages – transforms the historic waterfront campus into a booming destination for shopping, dining, music, and community. Dates: Monthly, Friday Nights, April through December 2026: September 18, October 16, 2026. More dates TBD. 📍Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture, 2 Marina Boulevard, San Francisco
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Colorful mural with stylized figures in black, turquoise, red, and yellow.

Haines Gallery: 250 Years, Indigenous Futures (September 15 to November 7, 2026)

As the U.S. marks its 250th anniversary, Haines Gallery presents 250 Years, Indigenous Futures, a group exhibition centering the work of leading Native American artists. While occasioned by this anniversary, 250 Years, Indigenous Futures does not commemorate it. 📍Building C, First Floor, Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture, 2 Marina Boulevard, San Francisco
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Korean snack kiosk with a worker at the counter beneath a glowing sign.

Family Food & Drink Free Tastings San Francisco Coffee Festival 2026 (Nov 7–8)

Tenth year of the city’s coffee expo: more than a hundred specialty roasters and coffee shops pouring tastings under one roof at Fort Mason, with education sessions and live music between them. Runs Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 November. Tickets are sold by session and the session times vary, so check before booking. 📍Fort Mason Center Festival Pavilion
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Ballerina in a white tutu performs at center, surrounded by dancers in matching costumes under blue stage lighting.

Tiny Dances: Swan Lake (Nov 7–8)

A Swan Lake made for ages 2–8, danced by SF Ballet School students with an on-stage narrator and a happier ending. Shows at 11am and 3pm both days; Saturday’s 3pm show is sensory-friendly. 📍Palace of Fine Arts Theatre
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Handmade sign above a display of knitted toys and crafts.

Renegade Craft Fair: Winter (Nov 14–15)

250+ independent artists and makers fill the Festival Pavilion for a weekend of handmade holiday gifts and toys. 📍Fort Mason Festival Pavilion
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Wine being poured into a glass among red and rosé wine glasses at a tasting table.

Rhône By The Bay (Sat, Nov 14 · 12 pm)

Forty-four Rhône Rangers wineries pour roughly a hundred and fifty American Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre and Viognier bottlings in Gallery 308, with the winemakers themselves behind the tables and cheese from La Fromagerie alongside. Alcohol and age policy: this is a walk-around wine tasting and alcohol is the focus. Fort Mason and the Rhône Rangers have not published an age limit for 2026, but guests must be 21 or over to taste, so treat it as an adults-only afternoon and check with the organizers before bringing anyone younger. 📍Gallery 308, Fort Mason Center
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Colorful ceramic bowls and dishes with varied glazes and patterns, arranged closely together.

West Coast Craft: Winter (Nov 21–22)

275+ artists and designers sell handmade goods the weekend before Thanksgiving, a great place to start holiday shopping with local makers. 📍Fort Mason Festival Pavilion
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Three volunteers with litter grabbers and orange collection bags beside the bay.

Crissy Field Cleanup - Volunteer Community Service

Meet at House of Air (926 Mason St) to grab our supplies and form our crew. Then, cleaning will occur from 2:30pm to 4:00pm around Crissy Field. Sign up on this Civic Joy Mobilize page (https://www.mobilize.us/civicjoyfund/event/757721/), or email [email protected] with event name. 📍House of Air, 926 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA 94129
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Farmers market stand piled with cucumbers, oranges, tomatoes, and asparagus beneath canopy tents.

Farmers Market (Every Sunday, 9:30 am to 1:30 pm)

Fresh produce, local goods, and a fun atmosphere! 📍Fort Mason Center, 2 Marina Blvd, San Francisco, CA
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Six adults raise drinks together at an outdoor restaurant table.

Marina Happy Hour Cleanup - Volunteer Community Service (Thu February 26 - Thu December 17, 2026)

Meet at Wilder (3154 Fillmore St) to grab our supplies and form our crew. Then, cleaning will occur from 4:00pm to 5:00pm around the neighborhood. Stay afterwards for a free round on the house and to meet fellow volunteers. Sign up on this Civic Joy Fund Mobilize page (https://www.mobilize.us/civicjoyfund/event/757706/) or email [email protected] with event name. 📍Wilder, 3154 Fillmore Street, San Francisco, CA 94123
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Five volunteers in safety vests hold litter grabbers and orange bags during a neighborhood cleanup.

Cow Hollow Triangle Cleanup - Volunteer Community Service (Click link for full schedule)

Meet in front of Wilder (3154 Fillmore St) to grab our supplies and form our crew. Then, cleaning will occur from 9:00am to 10:30am around the neighborhood. Stay afterwards for snacks & beverages and to meet fellow volunteers. Sign up on this Civic Joy Fund Mobilize page (https://www.mobilize.us/civicjoyfund/event/755928/ or email [email protected] with event name. 📍Wilder, 3154 Fillmore Street, San Francisco, CA 94123
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