WNBA Playoffs Round 3: Valkyries vs. Dream at Chase Center
Catch postseason basketball right on the Mission Bay waterfront, with pregame patio drinks overlooking the bay on a warm, clear Saturday afternoon.
sportsbasketballwaterfront
For friend groupsThings to do in San Francisco with friends this weekend (Oct 16–18)
This weekend in San Francisco: Fri, Oct 16 – Sun, Oct 18, 2026 · 5 dated events
What's on in San Francisco, CA this week — the spots locals are packing, buzzy restaurants, and weekend plans worth texting the group chat about.
13 hand-picked things to do in San Francisco, CA right now · 5 with confirmed dates
Photo: Ragnar Vorel / Unsplash
How we pick spots for a group
- Buzzy, higher-energy rooms that take a crowd
- What's on right now over evergreen tourist stops
- Bookable tables and shared plates a group can split
🎟️ Happening Today
Events and things to do tonight
Cole Escola's 'Oh, Mary!' Matinee at the Curran Theatre
The runaway Broadway comedy hits Geary Street with its biting, campy take on Mary Todd Lincoln in a historic theater setting.
theatercomedybroadway
Disney On Ice presents Find Your Hero
Unlock your inner hero when Disney On Ice brings your favorite stories to the ice! Sail away with Moana and Maui on their epic voyage to return the heart of Te Fiti. Feel the chill with Anna, Elsa, and Olaf as they race to restore summer in
miscellaneousice shows
Plan a friends trip to San Francisco, CA
Tell us who's going and WonderKit drafts three San Francisco, CA trip ideas in about a minute — free, and you see them before creating an account.
🍷 Eat & Drink
Seasonal menus and standout tables
Eastern Mediterranean Fare at Dalida
Tucked among the Presidio's eucalyptus groves on the Main Parade Lawn, serving fresh-baked pita, house arayes, and honey-glazed sea bream.
mediterraneanpatiopark-dining
Courtyard Brunch at Foreign Cinema
Weekend brunch in the Mission's heated courtyard featuring balsamic fried eggs, fresh market oysters, and house-made fruit pop tarts.
brunchcourtyardcocktails
Neighborhood Bites at Precita Social
Set in a restored Victorian facing Precita Park, offering wagyu smashburgers, hand-cut frites, and natural wines for an unhurried weekend meal.
bistroneighborhoodwine-bar
🌉 This Weekend in San Francisco, CA · Oct 16–18
Top picks across the Bay Area
'Oh, Mary!' Sunday Matinee at the Curran Theatre
Catch the Sunday matinee performance of Broadway's hit satirical farce before the weekend wraps up.
theatermatineecomedy
Disney On Ice presents Find Your Hero at Oakland Arena
A Sunday morning family show featuring favorite characters skating high-flying sequences, an easy hop across the Bay Bridge on BART.
familyice-skatingkids
Batteries to Bluffs Coastal Trail Walk
Clear October skies make for crisp views of the Golden Gate Bridge and Marin Headlands along the sandstone stairs down to Marshall's Beach.
outdoorshikingviews
✨ New & Notable
Fresh exhibits and limited runs
'RM x SFMOMA: Between You and Me' Exhibition
The exclusive U.S. presentation featuring over 180 Korean and international contemporary artworks from the personal collection of RM of BTS, shown alongside SFMOMA masterworks.
artcontemporarymuseum
Jacob Hashimoto's 'Giant Arc' Installation
Suspended across the free-access Roberts Family Gallery, this massive cloudscape is assembled from nearly 75,000 delicate, hand-crafted paper kites.
installationfreesculpture
🌲 Quick Escape
Weekend trips under 3 hours from the city
Sonoma Valley Harvest & Crush
October brings peak wine grape harvest to Sonoma. Stroll the historic plaza in Sonoma town, tour estate olive groves, and taste cabernet while the vine leaves turn gold.
wine-countryscenic-drivefall-foliage
Point Reyes National Seashore & Tomales Bay
Crisp coastal air and bugling Tule elk herds at Pierce Point, capped with shucked-to-order oysters overlooking the tidal waters of Marshall.
coastalwildlifeoysters
Ready-made San Francisco, CA itineraries
Ready-made plans for San Francisco, CA, written out in full and built from real local spots — start from one instead of a blank page.
Frequently asked
What are the best things to do in San Francisco, CA with friends?
Group-friendly highlights in San Francisco, CA right now include WNBA Playoffs Round 3: Valkyries vs. Dream at Chase Center, Cole Escola's 'Oh, Mary!' Matinee at the Curran Theatre, and Disney On Ice presents Find Your Hero. WonderKit updates this guide daily so plans stay current.
Where do locals go out in San Francisco, CA?
The "Eat & Drink" section above lists buzzy restaurants and bars in San Francisco, CA — the spots locals are actually packing this week.
Where's the best nightlife in San Francisco, CA?
Check the sections above for current events, buzzy bars, and weekend plans in San Francisco, CA worth texting the group chat about.
Plan a friends trip to San Francisco, CA
Tell us who's going and WonderKit drafts three San Francisco, CA trip ideas in about a minute — free, and you see them before creating an account.