The San Francisco Bay Area Weekend Events & Activities: San Francisco Guide (October 10–12, 2025) The Forkas Home Team Weekend Update
- Michael Forkas
- Oct 10
- 5 min read
Looking for weekend plans? Explore the best things to do around the San Francisco Bay Area with our curated guide to fun, food, and local events.
What’s Happening This Weekend: Bay Area Events, Eats & Outdoor Adventures
Searching for the perfect way to spend your weekend in the San Francisco Bay Area? From lively street fairs and autumn festivals to outdoor adventures and live music, the Bay is alive with energy this season.
Picture this: sipping a craft latte along the Embarcadero before wandering through the Ferry Building Farmers Market, joining a colorful mural tour in the Mission, or crossing the bridge to Oakland for a food-and-art crawl that celebrates local creativity.
Spend your afternoon exploring Golden Gate Park’s newest exhibitions and lush gardens, then wind down with dinner at a pop-up kitchen or local brewery in the East Bay. Craving something more outdoorsy? Hike the trails of Mount Tamalpais, catch a sunset at Ocean Beach, or take a scenic drive to Napa for a well-deserved wine tasting.
✨ Whether you’re into cultural festivals, foodie finds, or nature escapes, the Bay Area’s weekend lineup always has something new to explore.
🎉 Weekend Vibes: Must See San Francisco Bay Area Weekend Events 🌁
McCauley Estate Vineyards Wine & Dine (Brentwood)
What: Whether you’re a wine connoisseur or just looking for a fun day out, our Wine and Dine events offer something for everyone. Come with friends, family, or that special someone. We sell our wines by the glass, bottle, & flight at our public events. Groovy Gorditas will be available for purchase + enjoy live music with Brian McPherson. Indoor and outdoor seating will be available. Dates will vary from month to month, so keep an eye out for our wine tastings on our Facebook, Instagram, and our Website No ticket purchase or reservations are necessary
Where: 2525 Sunset Road Brentwood, CA 94513
When: Sunday, October 12, 2025 - 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Side Gate Brewery Celebrates 4 Years (Concord)
What: Side Gate Brewery & Beer Garden in Concord is celebrating its 4th anniversary on Saturday, October 11, 2025, with 2 fantastic beer releases, new merchandise, live music and finger-licking good food. Join us!
Where: 1822 Grant Street Concord, CA 94520
When: Saturday, October 11, 2025 - 12:00 pm to 10:00 pm
KEEP ON TRUCK’IN FAMILY FUN EVENT ROLLS (Lafayette)
What: Kids like trucks. Kids LOVE big trucks. And now they can climb aboard, honk the horn, and meet the heroes behind the wheel at the first-ever KEEP ON TRUCK’IN Family Fun Event, hosted by the Rotary Club of Lafayette.
This hands-on, high-energy event brings together an incredible lineup of trucks and vehicles—from the everyday to the extraordinary—for kids of all ages to explore. Plus, enjoy food, games, and meet the people who drive them!
Where: Golden Gate Way Lafayette
When: Saturday, October 11, 2025 - 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Annual Out of the Darkness Suicide Prevention Walk (Oakley)
What: This year marks a decade of hope, healing, and community support. Together, we’ve walked to raise awareness, fight stigma, and save lives. Your participation in the 10th Annual Out of the Darkness Walk will not only honor the memory of those we’ve lost but also strengthen our shared mission to prevent suicide and support mental health.
We’re excited to offer a variety of activities for all ages, plus a meaningful Honor Bead Ceremony to recognize and honor those who’ve touched our hearts. This family-friendly, pet-friendly event is a wonderful opportunity to come together in a spirit of compassion and solidarity.
Where: Civic Center Park | 3221 Main St. Oakley, CA 94561
When: Saturday, October 11, 2025 - 8:30 am to 11:30 am
CCCFM Farmers Market (Walnut Creek)
What: Open Year-round. Eating in Season is the best way to get the most flavor out of your farm-fresh fruits and vegetables. Vegetables, fruits, cheeses, smoked fish, cheesecakes, bread and pastries, seafood, eggs, hummus, pasta, microgreens, tamales, honey, flowers, pork, lamb, and goat.
Where: 1799 Locust St,,Walnut Creek, CA
When: Friday, October 10, 2025 - 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Fleet Week 2025: Canadian Snowbirds Air Show (San Francisco)
What: Look up in the sky when you hear the roaring of jet engines and head down to SF’s northern waterfront and for San Francisco’s annual Fleet Week airshow and festival.
Where: Marina Green | Marina Blvd & Fillmore St., San Francisco CA
When: Friday, October 10, 2025 - 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
SF East Bay Living This Fall: Where Community Meets California Comfort
Life in the San Francisco East Bay isn’t just about finding a home—it’s about embracing a lifestyle rooted in connection, comfort, and that effortless California charm. As autumn rolls in, golden afternoons fade into crisp, cozy evenings—perfect for farmers markets, neighborhood get-togethers, and spontaneous weekend escapes.
Picture your Saturday morning with a pumpkin-spice latte in hand at a Walnut Creek café, a stroll through the Martinez Farmers Market for seasonal produce, or a golden-hour walk along Lafayette’s scenic trails. The East Bay captures the best of both worlds—urban energy paired with suburban calm—making it the perfect place to soak in the spirit of fall.
Why the East Bay Feels Like Both the Future and Home
🏠 Room to Breathe & Grow
With spacious homes, generous yards, and open-air patios, the East Bay offers the perfect balance of work, play, and relaxation—all within the comfort of your own space.
🤝 A True Sense of Community
From Brentwood and Concord to Pleasant Hill and Walnut Creek, neighbors still greet each other by name. Fall festivals, block parties, and open-air concerts keep the community spirit alive year-round.
🌿 The Outdoors as a Daily Ritual
Whether it’s morning runs along the Carquinez Strait, bike rides through Concord, or weekend hikes across the East Bay Hills, nature is never far away—it’s part of everyday life.
🎉 Weekends, Designed by You
Food trucks, pop-up shops, and al fresco dining under twinkling string lights bring local flavor and creativity to every weekend plan.
✨ This fall, East Bay living is more than just real estate—it’s a lifestyle.
Here, community, comfort, and that distinct California charm come together seamlessly to create a place 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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