October 1
Castro Street Fair. San Francisco’s predominately gay district is the site of this festive annual street fair. Castro District. 467-3354
October 15
Italian Heritage Parade and Festival. The City celebrates its Italian heritage with a lively parade through North Beach and Fisherman’s Wharf. 989-2220
October 20-November 6
San Francisco Jazz Festival. One of San Francisco’s biggest and best musical festivals features local, national and international jazz artists performing at various locations throughout San Francisco. The line-up includes many renowned musicians. 788-7353
October 21-22
The Great Halloween & Pumpkin Festival. West Portal. 249-4625
October 26-29
San Francisco Fall Antiques Show. Over 65 distinguished antique dealers from America and Europe sell a broad range of antique merchandise. Fort Mason Center. 546-6661
October 27-29
International Vintage Poster Fair. The oldest and largest vintage poster fair in the world features American and European posters from the 1890s to the 1980s. Fort Mason Center. 546-9608
October 27-November 5
Grand National Rodeo, Horse and Stock Show. Cow Palace. 469-6065
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