Despite scorching temperatures that suggest summer heat, Fall is here and with it, festivals of all kinds! This Fall, festivals are back with a revenge all over the Bay which will give you one reason or another to celebrate every weekend!
photo: Mount Prospect Fall Festival
San Jose Lantern Festival
This floating lantern event is a magical night including food, games, activities, vendors, music as the beauty of thousands of lanterns adorned with letters of love, hope and dreams float out on the water.
Sat., Oct. 2 Event details
wknd fest
A curated artisan market, wknd fest will feature local makers, food trucks, live music and kid activities so bring the whole family-furry pawed ones, too!
Sat., Oct. 2 Event details
Mosaic Festival
Join in a celebration of our mosaic of American cultures at this inaugural festival held at La Plaza. Enjoy performances by local artists and discover cultures through food in an eclectic curation of food trucks and small business vendors.
Sat., Oct. 2 Event details
Japanese Cultural Festival
Live performances, demonstrations, hands-on activities for adults and children, food booths, wine, beer and sake booths all celebrate Japanese culture.
Sun., Oct. 3 Event details
Folkloreada
This outdoor community festival brings together some of your favorite Mexican folklórico dance companies for an afternoon of traditional Mexican dance and music.
Sun., Oct 3 Event details
Glass Pumpkin Festival: Stroll through thousands of hand-blown glass pumpkins crafted by BAGI (Bay Area Glass Institute) artists and renowned glass artisans from around the country. The pumpkins are unique gifts for friends and family and are a perfect addition to fall decoration. Some even make beautiful year-round display pieces: the pumpkins will be available in an assortment of colors, sizes and a range of prices. This is a once-a-year event, so come early and find the perfect glass pumpkin!
When: Oct. 7-9
Life is Living Festival, Oakland
This multi-generational, multi-disciplinary festival celebrates and highlights everything that is beautiful about Oakland – the joy, diversity, adversity, and revolutionary spirit that vibrates through the streets of the city.
Fri., Oct. 8 Event details
Italian Heritage Festival, San Francisco
Celebrate all things Italian!
Sat. & Sun., Oct. 8 & 9 Event details
Dia de los Muertos Fest
Live music & performances, face painters, craft vendors and fun for the whole family!
Sat., Oct. 9 Event details
Family Fall Fest
Celebrate this year’s harvest over yummy eats, art, live shows and a festive kids’ zone all while supporting local and small businesses by shopping small this Fall in this market pop-up.
Sat., Oct. 9 Event details
8th Annual Community Fall Festival
A pumpkin patch, trick-or-treating, food means fun and games for all ages!
Sat., Oct. 9 Event details
Harvest Party at Bricoleur Vineyards: Join the 3rd Annual Harvest Party where you can enjoy wine, music, bocce ball, and all-around fun at Bricoleur Vineyards.
When: Oct. 9
Autumn Lights Festival at Lake Merritt: The Autumn Lights Festival, which has become a unique Oakland tradition, is a festive three-night community event held in the seven-acre oasis of themed gardens nestled in Lakeside Park surrounding Lake Merritt.
When: Oct. 13-15
Portrero Hill Festival
Celebrate the Portrero community with over four blocks of music, food, magic and fun for all ages.
Sat., Oct. 16 Event details
Dia de Los Muertos Festival
This traditional Mexican celebration is a day of remembrance in honor of the dead. Dia de los Muertos is a celebration of life and death and is a festive and joyous event.
Sat., Oct 16 Event details
Day on the Bay Multicultural Festival
Come out and celebrate the Bay! Free flu shots, Covid vaccines, pumpkins, kayaking, rock climbing and bike tours will entertain the entire family!
Sat., Oct. 16 Event details
Oktoberfest, Campbell
This award-winning festival is returning to Campbell! With food, crafts, a Kids Zone and of course beer, this is the place to be this weekend!
Sat. & Sun., Oct. 16-17 Event details
Lake Merritt’s Autumn Lights Festival
Prepare to be mesmerized by the illuminated works of art that will light up the night! This fundraiser benefits Friends of the Gardens at Lake Merritt.
Oct. 14-16 Event details
San Ramon Cultural Community Celebration
Featuring multicultural performances, music, art, children’s activities and food from around the world, this festival celebrates all cultures. Wear attire that represents you!
Sun., Oct. 17 Event details
Alameda County Fair
The county fair is back this year-this year’s theme is “Come Together” and promises to be bigger and better than ever!
Oct. 22-31 Event details
San Leandro Water Lantern Festival
This floating lantern event is a magical night including food, games, activities, vendors, music as the beauty of thousands of lanterns adorned with letters of love, hope and dreams float out on the water.
Sat., Oct. 23 Event details
LumpiaPalooza
October is Filipino-American History Month, giving you the perfect excuse to nourish your passion for local Filipino culture and community in the most delectable way possible: with crispy, flaky, buttery, deliciously-stuffed, and perfectly-golden LUMPIA!
Sat. & Sun., Oct. 23 & 24 Event details
2021 Sunnyvale Diwali Festival
This Diwali festival brings arts & Craft, Diya Painting, Henna, Food Trucks, Kids Zone, Halloween Costume Parade, Bollywood & Classical Dance Performances and much more!
Sat., Oct. 30 Event details
Dia de los Muertos Festival
In its 26th year, the Día de los Muertos festival is a family-friendly event with hundreds of vendors selling traditional Latin American crafts and art, a carnival pop-up with kids’ games/ rides, 25 traditional altars on display and 3 stages.
Sun., Oct. 31 Event details
Virtual
Chuseok Korean Festival
In its third year running, this festival is the Bay Area’s largest celebrating Korean culture, cuisine, music, arts and community.
Oct. 20-27 Event details
Family Fall Fest at Vista Collina Resort: The Fall season has arrived, and we’re celebrating! Here, your family can partake in carnival games, Halloween crafts and more while enjoying live music and bites to eat from our food truck.
When: Oct. 30
850 Bordeaux Way
Napa, CA
Online: meritagecollection.com
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