October is packed with can’t-miss moments across San Francisco and Marin. Fleet Week takes over the waterfront, the Mill Valley Film Festival returns to the big screen, and Halloween festivities close out the month, with plenty more happening in between. ✈️🎬🎃
San Francisco
Fleet Week October 4 - 12, 2026
This annual celebration of the brave men and women who have served our country includes a parade of ships, live music, and a breathtaking air show. Read more about Fleet Week and how to best experience its signature event.
Fall Antiques Show October 14 - 18, 2026
The San Francisco Fall Show is the leading international art, antiques, and design fair on the West Coast. Founded in 1982, the Show features over 40 of the top dealers from around the world, offering for sale an extraordinary range of fine and decorative arts representing all styles and periods, including paintings, furniture, precious metals, ceramics, jewelry, rugs, photography, works on paper, books, ethnographic art, and objets d’art.
Halloween Hoopla October 31, 2026
The 26th annual Halloween Hoopla is back with family-friendly frights and delights for kids under 10 and their adults! This year’s festivities are sure to amaze with awe-inspiring performers from Circus Bella accompanied by live music from the Circus Bella All-Star Trio. The Hoopla Grand Finale is the popular Halloween Costume Parade. Pirates, ghosts, goblins and more – all kids are welcome to join in with their frightful or playful Halloween looks.
Marin County
Mill Valley Film Festival October 1 – 11, 2026
The festival has an impressive track record of launching new films and new filmmakers, and has earned a reputation as a filmmakers’ festival by celebrating the best in American independent and foreign films, along side high-profile and prestigious award contenders. Each year the festival welcomes more than 200 filmmakers, representing more than 50 countries. Screening sections include World Cinema; US Cinema; Docs; Family Films; Shorts; and Active Cinema, MVFF’s activist films initiative.
Marin Fashion Night October 3, 2026
Marin Fashion Night is Marin County’s premier celebration of fashion, creativity, and culture — bringing together designers, artists, boutiques, and style enthusiasts for an unforgettable night of glamour, self-expression, and inspired runway experiences.
Halloween Treat Walk October 29, 2026
This family-friendly Halloween celebration returns for its third year, inviting all ages to show off their Halloween spirit. Stroll through Lonatese Garden with face painting, pumpkin decorating, games and of course, treats.
