[list] Bay Area Festivals 2025
What’s the best thing to do in Indian Summer? We think it’s festivals!
Experience outdoor goodness in one place! Arts & crafts, Global food, Wine [Margaritas, Beer], People-watching, Live bands, Outdoor dancing, Free events, family hangouts, and walking in tropical clothes. It’s the perfect times to get out and enjoy the weather!
Festivals this week: 27
Last update: October 3rd, 2pm.
Let’s start with 3 Latin events!
FRIDAY:
2025 Hardly Strictly Bluegrass (Oct. 3-5) in Golden Gate Park. Friday, October 3 – Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Hellman Hollow in SF.
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass is one of the largest, free-est and beloved music festivals in the country. Be one of over 750,000 attendees over the three-day musical extravaganza in beautiful Golden Gate Park.
SATURDAY:
Lower Haight Block Party: Fall 2025 (SF). Saturday, October 4 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE | Waller St (between Webster & Buchanan) in SF.
The annual Lower Haight Block Party returns to Waller St on October 4, 2025 with a full day of free activities and treats, including coffee, pancakes, grilled cheese, ice cream, face painting, a bouncy house, live music, lawn games,
13th Annual Taste of Africa Festival (Livermore) Saturday, October 4 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE* | Bankhead Plaza.
Join 4,000+ Attendees in Celebrating African Culture! The Cheza Nami Foundation proudly presents the 13th Annual Taste of Africa Festival, returning to Livermore, CAfor another vibrant celebration of African heritage and community!
Oaktoberfest in the Dimond (Oct. 4-5). 2 days: Saturday, October 4 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE* | Dimond District (Oakland).
Oaktoberfest returns in its full Bavarian glory with outdoor dining, drinking, and entertainment with free entry for the whole family. Don’t miss the live German music, traditional German food options, hundreds of vendors, 5 stages of live music (featuring all genres of music).
Free Makers Market (First Street Napa). Saturday, October 4 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | First Street Napa.
The Makers Market™ Local Artist Fair is returning to First Street Napa, featuring a vibrant lineup of local artisans, makers, and small businesses, just in time for Halloween fun and early holiday shopping.
Castro Valley 2025 Greek Festival (Oct. 4-5). 2 days. Saturday, October 4 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE* | Resurrection Greek Orthodox Church
Castro Valley Greek Festival 2025 Step into Greece for a weekend at the Castro Valley Greek Festival! Enjoy authentic homemade Greek food and pastries, lively music, and traditional folk dancing.
SF Richmond District’s 9th Annual Autumn Moon Festival (2025). Saturday, October 4 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Clement Street and 8th-11th Ave in SF.
Celebrate the 9th Annual Richmond Autumn Moon Festival, a beloved community tradition in the heart of the Richmond District. Each fall, Clement Street transforms into a lively street fair with live cultural performances, kids’ activities, community booths, delicious eats, and local vendors.
2025 “Many Moons Festival” AAPI Heritage Celebration (Sebastopol). Saturday, October 4 – 11:00 am | Cost: $11.63* | Ives Park.
The Many Moons Festival is a new, family-friendly cultural event sharing the rich diversity and heritage of Asian American, South and Southeast Asian, and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities in Northern California. The festival features an abundance of delicious food, cooking demos, handmade and unique imported crafts
2025 Hardly Strictly Bluegrass: Saturday Lineup (Golden Gate Park). Saturday, October 4 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Hellman Hollow in SF.
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass is one of the largest, free-est and beloved music festivals in the country. Be one of over 750,000 attendees over the three-day musical extravaganza in beautiful Golden Gate Park.
SF’s 29th Annual Middle Eastern Food Festival (Oct. 4-5). 2 days. Saturday, October 4 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE* | St. Nicholas Church in SF.
Get ready to indulge in a variety of delectable dishes that will transport your taste buds to the vibrant culture of the Middle East. From savory kebabs and falafels, our festival offers an array of authentic Middle Eastern flavors. Come try our famous hummus, tabbouleh, kibbeh
Filipino American History Month Celebration. Saturday, October 4, 2025. 11:00 AM 2:00 PM. HUSD Performing Arts Center 2390 Panama Street Hayward.
Join us in celebrating Filipino American History Month! Presented in partnership by HUSD and the Filipino American National Historical Society – East Bay Chapter Enjoy a vibrant day filled with cultural performances, guest speakers, and more as we honor the rich heritage and contributions of Filipino Americans.
Kasayahan Sa Daly City. Saturday, October 4, 2025. 11:00 AM 4:00 PM. Gellert Park Complex 50 Wembley Drive Daly City, CA.
The City is hosting its Annual Kasayahan Sa Daly City event celebrating Filipino American History Month. The event will be held at Marchbank Park from 11am to 4pm and will feature live performances, a beer garden, food and merchandise vendors, information booths, activities for the children, and more.
2nd Annual Filipino Island Fest in Alameda (2025). Saturday, October 4 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Alameda Waterfront Park.
Bayanihan is calling us home! 🇵🇭✨ We’re so proud to invite you to the 2nd Annual Filipino Island Fest in Alameda this October as we celebrate Filipino American History Month with even more heart, culture, and connection. At the core of this celebration is Bayanihan
SUNDAY:
Oaktoberfest in the Dimond (Oct. 4-5). 11:00 am | Cost: FREE* | Dimond District (Oakland).
Oaktoberfest returns in its full Bavarian glory with outdoor dining, drinking, and entertainment with free entry for the whole family. Don’t miss the live German music, traditional German food options, hundreds of vendors, 5 stages of live music (featuring all genres of music).
Castro Valley 2025 Greek Festival (Oct. 4-5). 2 days. 11:00 am | Cost: FREE* | Resurrection Greek Orthodox Church
Castro Valley Greek Festival 2025 Step into Greece for a weekend at the Castro Valley Greek Festival! Enjoy authentic homemade Greek food and pastries, lively music, and traditional folk dancing.
SF’s 29th Annual Middle Eastern Food Festival (Oct. 4-5). 2 days. 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE* | St. Nicholas Church in SF.
Get ready to indulge in a variety of delectable dishes that will transport your taste buds to the vibrant culture of the Middle East. From savory kebabs and falafels, our festival offers an array of authentic Middle Eastern flavors. Come try our famous hummus, tabbouleh, kibbeh
Filipino Barrio Fiesta. Sunday, October 5th. 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM. Livermore Valley Arts 2466 8th Street, Livermore.
Celebrating Filipinx American History Month through Art, Food, Music, Dance, History, and Culture. October officially marks Filipino American History Month in the United States. October’s significance as Filipino American History Month is due to the first recorded presence of Filipinos in the continental United States when on October 18, 1587, “Luzones Indios” came ashore from the Spanish galleon Nuestra Senora de Esparanza and landed at what is now Morro Bay, California. In November of 2009, both the United States House of Representatives and Senate passed laws – House Resolution 780 and Senate Resolution 298 respectively, officially recognizing October as Filipino American History Month in the United States.
Treasure Island 2025 Harvest Festival & Pumpkin Patch (SF’s New Cityside Park) Sunday, October 5 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE* | Cityside Park.
Celebrate the SPOOKY season with us at the newly opened Cityside Park, complete with gorgeous views of the downtown San Francisco skyline and Bay. Bring the whole family for a day of fall fun featuring pumpkins for sale, hay bale pyramid, bounce houses, an adorable petting zoo,
8th Annual Little Italy Fest + Huge Car Show (San Jose). Sunday, October 5 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE* | Little Italy San Jose.
Established in 2016, Little Italy Festival draws 20k to 25k people to this Italian business district in Downtown San Jose and Guadalupe park. ~ One of the largest Italian Car Shows in the United States!
FabMo Artisans Market: 40 Eco-Friendly Makers (Los Altos). Sunday, October 5 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Los Altos Community Center.
It’s the Bay Area’s Premier Eco-Friendly Artisan Event! The FabMo Artisans Market returns to Los Altos this fall and will showcase the work of nearly 40 local makers offering uniquely beautiful, sustainably-handcrafted fine art, fashion accessories, home decor, jewelry, toys, gifts and holiday items.
San Francisco’s 51st Annual Castro Street Fair (2025). Sunday, October 5 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE* | Castro & Market in SF.
The 51st Castro Street Fair will take place on Sunday, October 5, 2025 from 11am to 6pm at Castro and Market Streets. 51st Annual Castro Street Fair Sunday, October 5, 2025 | 11am-6pm Castro & Market Street, San Francisco Free but suggested donation: $10 to $20.
“Sunday Streets” SoMa: SF’s Free Street Festival & Block Party (2025).Sunday, October 5 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE | SoMa in SF.
Livable City is announces the 2025 season of Sunday Streets with six events across San Francisco and the fifth annual Phoenix Day citywide block party program.
Upcoming Latin festivals:
[coming soon].
