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San Francisco Bay Area Weekend Guide: Best Events & Activities (September 12–14, 2025) | The Forkas Home Team Weekend Update
- Michael Forkas
- Sep 12
- 5 min read
Discover the best things to do in the San Francisco Bay Area this weekend. Your guide to top Bay Area weekend adventures.
San Francisco Bay Area Weekends Uncovered: Must visit events in the Bay Area
From lively street festivals and bustling farmers’ markets to breathtaking hikes and unforgettable live music, the Bay Area offers endless ways to make your weekend shine. Wander through vibrant marketplaces filled with fresh produce and handcrafted goods.
One weekend might sweep you into the heart of Golden Gate Park, where food trucks, art vendors, and performers bring the city alive. The next could start with a slow-brewed coffee on the Embarcadero waterfront and end with dinner at a tucked-away gem in Oakland or Berkeley. For those craving the outdoors, a trek through the Marin Headlands or a sunset stroll along Ocean Beach offers the perfect escape.
✨ Whether you’re seeking adventure, relaxation, or cultural discovery, the San Francisco Bay Area turns every weekend into something extraordinary.
Here, weekends aren’t just a break from the weekday grind—they’re your gateway to California adventures, local traditions, and a thriving community spirit.
🎉 Weekend Vibes: Must See San Francisco Bay Area Weekend Events 🌁
Chinatown Night Market 2025 (Oakland)
What: Join us for a magical evening in the heart of Oakland Chinatown as the beloved Night Market returns on Saturday, September 13! Experience the vibrant culture and flavors of our community with:
✨ Authentic street food from local vendors
🎶 Live performances, including traditional lion dances
🛍️ Unique goods from artisan and cultural booths
🌃 Family-friendly fun under the stars
Whether you're a longtime local or first-time visitor, the Night Market is the perfect way to celebrate community, culture, and connection. Don’t miss this unforgettable night in Oakland!
Where: Oakland Chinatown | Oakland, CA
When: Saturday, September 13, 2025 - 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm
DVRC OPEN HOUSE & RC AIR SHOW (Pittsburg)
What: Come see WWII bombers, bi-planes, Blue Angels, and stealth planes take off, soar overhead, and land at Thomas C. Allen Memorial Airfield in Pittsburg. Meet and greet with club members and pilots of these spectacular radio-controlled planes—often as large as a teenager!
Where: Thomas C Allen Memorial Airfield, 3500 John Henry Parkway, Pittsburg CA
When: Saturday, 13 September, 2025 at 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Side Gate Brewery’s Oktoberfest (Concord)
What: Join us Saturday, September 13th for our 4th Annual Oktoberfest Celebration right here at Side Gate! We’re bringing out the German beers like Oktoberfence, Dark Bark, ValHelles, Heff, and more! La Kura will be cooking up some German fusion including Schnitzel Sliders, Bratwursts, Pretzels w/Beer Cheese, and Chicken Doner! We’ve also got live music by Audio Mynde and Vinyl Countdown, local vendors, face painting, balloon animals and even a stein holding contest! Presale tickets includes entry, a SG Stein, your first stein pour, and a can of our Oktoberfence beer to take home!
Where: Side Gate Brewery & Beer Garden, 1822 Grant Street, Concord CA
When: Saturday, September 13, 2025 - 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm
World Fusion Festival (Pleasant Hill)
What: Experience a world of flavors, music, and artistry at the World Fusion Festival! This FREE event in Pleasant Hill Park brings together food trucks, live performances, and a marketplace of handcrafted goods from around the globe. Don’t miss this lively celebration of culture and community!
Where: 147 Gregory Ln, Pleasant Hill, CA
When: Saturday, 13September, 2025 - 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Local Farmers Market (Brentwood)
What: The Pacific Coast Farmers Market Association now hosts a year-round Brentwood Farmers Market in downtown Brentwood. During the winter hours, the Farmers Market is open from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm each Saturday.
Where: Downtown Brentwood | Brentwood, CA
When: Saturday, 13 September, 2025 - 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Local Farmers Market (Walnut Creek)
What: Nestled on Locust Street between Cole and Lacassie st, the market’s central location makes it accessible to everyone whether you’re walking, biking, driving or riding public transit. We’re a short walk from BART.
Where: Walnut Creek, CA
When: Sunday, 14 September, 2025 - 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
East Bay Living This Fall: The Perfect Balance of Community, Comfort & California Charm
Life in the San Francisco East Bay isn’t just about finding a house—it’s about embracing a lifestyle built on connection, comfort, and California charm. As September rolls in, the air is warm during the day and crisp in the evenings, perfect for savoring all the community, culture, and outdoor beauty the season brings.
Picture mornings with a pumpkin-spiced latte at a cozy Walnut Creek café, Saturday strolls through the Martinez Farmers Market filled with fall harvest produce, or golden sunsets along Lafayette’s scenic trails. The East Bay continues to offer the best of both worlds: urban convenience paired with laid-back suburban living. And with hybrid and remote work still shaping the way we live, weekends here flow seamlessly into a lifestyle that feels intentional, grounded, and distinctly Californian.
Why the East Bay Feels Like Both the Future and Home
🏠 Room to Breathe & Grow: Spacious homes, expansive backyards, and plenty of fresh air—ideal for Zoom calls on the patio or a slow Sunday brunch beneath your own shade trees as the weather cools.
🤝 A True Sense of Community: In Brentwood, Concord, Pleasant Hill, Walnut Creek, and beyond, neighbors still greet one another by name, and block parties, fall festivals, and outdoor concerts bring people together.
🌿 The Outdoors as a Daily Ritual: Whether it’s shoreline runs along the Carquinez Strait, bike rides through Concord, or weekend hikes in the rolling East Bay Hills, nature isn’t a getaway—it’s part of everyday life.
🎉 Weekends, Designed by You: From food truck gatherings and seasonal pop-up shops to outdoor dining under twinkling lights, the East Bay hums with culture, flavor, and that signature California lifestyle.
✨ Whether you’re searching for your first home, upgrading for more space, or simply exploring what life in the East Bay has to offer, one thing is certain: this season, community and comfort come together to create a lifestyle that truly feels like home.
Make the Most of Your Weekend in the San Francisco Bay Area
At The Forkas Home Team, we believe a home is more than just four walls it’s the backdrop for life’s best moments. From your first sip of morning coffee to golden-hour hikes along scenic Bay Area trails, your home should reflect and enhance the lifestyle you love.
That’s why we’re more than just Bay Area real estate agents we’re your local guides to the neighborhoods, events, and experiences that make the San Francisco Bay Area one of the most dynamic places to live.
Imagine discovering a cozy new café in Walnut Creek, catching live music at a weekend festival in Concord, or enjoying breathtaking sunsets from Berkeley Hills. Each community here offers its own rhythm, flavor, and sense of belonging and we’re here to help you find the one that feels like home.
📞 Ready to start your next move? Call us today at (925) 351-4924 to explore homes, neighborhoods, and hidden gems that make Bay Area living unforgettable.
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