Updated dailyThis weekend in San Francisco: Fri, Oct 23 – Sun, Oct 25, 2026
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10 hand-picked things to do in San Francisco, CA right now · 3 with confirmed dates
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Direct from the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, over 130 rare royal antiquities and gold tomb artifacts are making their exclusive U.S. debut inside Golden Gate Park.
Take advantage of SF's warmest week on their plant-lined rooftop terrace. Order the garlic noodles and house-made sausage skewers while the sun sets over the Mission hills.
The legendary finale of Litquake sends over 200 writers, poets, and storytellers into Mission District bookstores, bars, taquerias, and community galleries for four hours of readings.
Northern California's biggest sandcastle competition brings together teams of architects, designers, and local students building towering, intricate sculptures along the Pacific shoreline.
Chef James Parry's celebrated Hayes Valley dining room serves delicate golden coins stuffed with coppa and rich chicken liver mousse, alongside hand-pulled noodles.
Over 100 neighborhood kitchens across the city are offering multi-course prix-fixe lunch ($25–$35) and dinner ($45–$90) menus through this Sunday.
SOMA Pilipinas takes over Ritch Street with Filipino street food like Señor Sisig and Mestiza, live vinyl DJ sets, and a street tribute to legendary 330 Ritch.
Snag an outside table on Clement Street for wood-fired gulf prawns, handmade squid ink spaghetti, and low-intervention European wines on a warm afternoon.
Head 75 minutes north across the Golden Gate to Glen Ellen and Sonoma Plaza. Autumn crush is in full swing: taste newly harvested Rhône varietals, tour working olive presses, and grab wood-fired baguettes at the historic plaza bakery.
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Outdoor traditions and street culture for October 24–25
Northern California's biggest sandcastle competition brings together teams of architects, designers, and local students building towering, intricate sculptures along the Pacific shoreline.
SOMA Pilipinas takes over Ritch Street with Filipino street food like Señor Sisig and Mestiza, live vinyl DJ sets, and a street tribute to legendary 330 Ritch.
The legendary finale of Litquake sends over 200 writers, poets, and storytellers into Mission District bookstores, bars, taquerias, and community galleries for four hours of readings.
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Warm-weather dining, rooftop views, and buzzy tables
Take advantage of SF's warmest week on their plant-lined rooftop terrace. Order the garlic noodles and house-made sausage skewers while the sun sets over the Mission hills.
Chef James Parry's celebrated Hayes Valley dining room serves delicate golden coins stuffed with coppa and rich chicken liver mousse, alongside hand-pulled noodles.
Snag an outside table on Clement Street for wood-fired gulf prawns, handmade squid ink spaghetti, and low-intervention European wines on a warm afternoon.
Major exhibitions and seasonal installations
Direct from the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, over 130 rare royal antiquities and gold tomb artifacts are making their exclusive U.S. debut inside Golden Gate Park.
Over 100 neighborhood kitchens across the city are offering multi-course prix-fixe lunch ($25–$35) and dinner ($45–$90) menus through this Sunday.
Easy autumn getaways within a two-hour drive
Head 75 minutes north across the Golden Gate to Glen Ellen and Sonoma Plaza. Autumn crush is in full swing: taste newly harvested Rhône varietals, tour working olive presses, and grab wood-fired baguettes at the historic plaza bakery.
Drive an hour north up Route 1 to Point Reyes Station. Hike the sun-drenched Tomales Point trail while tule elk graze along the bluffs, then shuck fresh kumamoto oysters waterside right by the bay.
Current local highlights in San Francisco, CA include Leap's Annual Sandcastle Classic at Ocean Beach, UNDSCVRD 'Golden Hour' 10th Anniversary Market, and Lit Crawl 2026 Across the Mission. WonderKit refreshes this guide daily so the picks reflect real local happenings.
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