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San Francisco has a vibrant calendar of upcoming events spanning across various interests, from music and arts to cultural festivals and holiday celebrations. Here's a rundown of what's happening in the coming months:

### October 2025

• Hardly Strictly Bluegrass (October 3-5, 2025): This free music festival in Golden Gate Park is a major highlight, drawing large crowds for three days of diverse musical performances.
• Fleet Week (October 5-13, 2025): Honoring the U.S. Navy and marine services, Fleet Week features navy ship tours and an air show.
• Castro Street Fair (October 5, 2025): The 51st annual Castro Street Fair will include street vendors, artists, food, live music, and beer and wine tasting. Proceeds benefit local charities.
• Litquake (October 9-25, 2025): A literary festival showcasing Bay Area writers with readings, discussions, films, and other events.
• ArtSpan/SF Open Studios (through October 12, 2025): This event allows visitors to explore the studios of local artists.
• SF's World of Dumplings Food Festival (October 12, 2025): Enjoy a variety of dumplings at the Ferry Building.
• Italian Heritage Festival & Parade (October 12, 2025): Celebrate Italian heritage with a festival and parade. There will also be an Italian Heritage Block Party on October 4, which includes the lighting of St. Peter and Paul's Church in Italian flag colors.
• Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off (October 13, 2025): Witness the competition for the heaviest pumpkins.
• Alcatraz's Sunrise Gathering for Indigenous Peoples' Day (October 13, 2025): A commemorative event on Alcatraz Island.
• San Francisco Fall Antiques Show (October 16-19, 2025): The longest-running international antiques show on the West Coast, held at Fort Mason Center.
• Bearrison Street Fair (October 18, 2025): A street fair for the community.
• 50th Annual Potrero Hill R&B Festival (October 18, 2025): Enjoy rhythm and blues music in Potrero Hill.
• The Official San Francisco Halloween Pub Crawl (October 31, 2025): A popular Halloween event.
• "Terror Vault" 1874 Halloween Haunt (October 2 - November 1, 2025): An immersive haunted experience.

### November 2025

• "Halloween Hoopla" Kids Festival in the Park (November 1, 2025): The 25th annual event with performers from Circus Bella, live music, and a Halloween Costume Parade.
• Renegade Craft Fair Winter (November 1-2, 2025): Features over 250 artists.
• SF's 10th Annual German Autumn Lantern Festival (November 7, 2025): A free event in the Presidio with German food, performances, lanterns, and a stroll.
• Día de los Muertos Celebrations: San Francisco honors the Day of the Dead with parades, altars, and music in the Mission District. This includes the Festival of Altars in Potrero del Sol Park and an annual procession. The Tenderloin Street Fair also presents a Dia de Muertos Celebration on November 1.
• Ice Skating Season (starting early November): Seasonal ice rinks open, including the Union Square Ice Rink on November 5.
• San Francisco Hip-Hop Dance Festival: Takes place at the Palace of Fine Arts.
• The Jazz Room: Features soulful New Orleans rhythms.
• Candlelight Concerts: Held in historic spaces.
• Thanksgiving Week Fun (end of November): Includes the Turkey Trot in Golden Gate Park, holiday tree lightings at Union Square, Ghirardelli Square, and the Embarcadero, and the Great Dickens Christmas Fair at the Cow Palace.
• Exploratorium's GLOW (November 20, 2025 – January 25, 2026): An exhibition transforming science into art.
• Garden of D'Lights (opening November 21, 2025): Located in Walnut Creek.
• The Fairmont's Gingerbread House (opening November 22, 2025): A 22-foot edible gingerbread house.
• San Francisco Silent Film Festival: Features classic silent films with live orchestral music.
• Concerts: Performances by artists such as Itzhak Perlman, Billie Eilish, ZZ Top, and the San Francisco Symphony's Dia De Los Muertos Lina concert are scheduled.
• Broadway Shows: Suffs, Stereophonic, Murder For Two, and Noises Off are among the theatrical productions in November.

### December 2025

• Illuminate SF Festival of Lights (month-long): Showcases 37 uniquely lit-up art installations throughout the city.
• ZooLights at the San Francisco Zoo: The zoo transforms with holiday lights.
• Charles Dickens Christmas Fair (at Cow Palace): Transports visitors to the Victorian era with pubs, food, and colorful characters.
• SantaCon: An event taking place near Christmas.
• Winter Wine Pour: Another festive event.
• Holiday Tree Lighting Events: Various locations will have tree lightings.
• SF Ballet's Nutcracker (December 13-21, 2025): A classic holiday ballet performance at the War Memorial Opera House.
• Moulin Rouge! The Musical (December 16-28, 2025): Playing at the Orpheum Theatre.
• Cirque du Soleil - Echo (through December 21, 2025): Under the Big Top at Oracle Park.
• Rain - A Tribute to the Beatles (December 23, 2025): Performing at the Golden Gate Theatre.
• Promoting Research in Social Media and Health Symposium (December 3, 2025): A one-day event at the Mission Bay Conference Center.
• Future Identity Customer North America: A two-day event exploring digital identity solutions.
• Christmas in the Park in San Jose: A festive event in a nearby city.
• Winterfest at Great America in Santa Clara: Another regional holiday event.

For more detailed information, it's recommended to check local event calendars as dates and events can be updated frequently.