30+ Free Activities To Check Out At Salesforce Park This October

San Francisco’s Salesforce Park is an amazing modern marvel in the Financial District. The verdant oasis rests 70 feet above the street atop the Salesforce Transit Center, and it’s completely free and open for the public to visit at any time.

It also hosts a collection of free events every week, including yoga classes, bootcamps, live music, bird walks, garden tours, drum circles, tours from SF City Guides, and much more. Read on for details or check their website for the latest.

One-time and monthly events at Salesforce Park

1. Fleet Week Concert (Oct. 3, 12:30-1:30pm at Amphitheater) – Kick off SF Fleet Week with a free concert by the 1st Marine Division Band.
2. Birding Walks (Oct. 4/First Wednesdays, 8am-9am starting at Main Plaza) – Golden Gate Audubon Society hosts educational birding walks for birders of all levels.
3. Mucho Mambo Salsa (Oct. 5/First Thursdays, 5-8:30pm at Main Plaza) – These salsa dancing evenings start with a lesson for all levels.
4. Fleet Week Math Quest: Take to the Skies (Oct. 8, 12-3pm) – A series of team-building experiences and puzzles connected to SF Fleet Week.
5. Polynesian Dance (Oct. 12/Second Thursdays, 6-7:30pm at Main Plaza) – Learn Polynesian dances from Hālau Hula O Keli’ikoanuiokeao/RAHITI.
6. Post:ballet in the Park (Oct. 15, 12-1pm and 2-3pm) – Post:ballet presents a live performance in the park followed by a 15 minute movement workshop.
7. Drum Circle (Oct. 22/Third Sundays, 1pm-2:30pm at Amphitheater) – Join a drum circle hosted by DRUMMM Rhythmic Events.
8. 5Rythyms (Oct. 28/Fourth Saturdays, 1pm-2:30pm at Amphitheater) – A dynamic meditation-focused workout with no choreography or special skills necessary.
9. Garden Tours (Oct. 25/Fourth Wednesdays, 10am-11:30am starting at Main Plaza) – SF Botanical Garden hosts garden tours with urban gardening tips to improve the environment.
10. SF Square Dance (Oct. 26/Fourth Thursdays, 5:30-7:30pm at Main Plaza) – Square dance with a live string band and the best dance callers in the Bay.
11. Viaje al Lado Oscuro (Oct. 29, 2-6pm at Main Plaza) – A Halloween show with music by Banda Sin Nombre, Wayfairy & Trópicosmos, and drag performances by Shane Zaldivar.
12. Halloween Silent Disco (Oct. 31, 6-9pm at Main Plaza) – HUSH Concerts hosts a silent disco showcasing 3 DJs, Barebottle beverages, and headphones available first-come, first-served.

Weekly events at Salesforce Park

Mondays

1. Monday Makers Night (4:30-6pm at Main Plaza) – DIY activities led by local art studios.
2. ZUMBA (6-7pm at Main Plaza, canceled on Sept 4 and 11) – A high-energy ZUMBA class by Fitness SF.

Tuesdays

1. Recess Cart (10am-4pm at Main Plaza) – Art supplies, games, and books for families.
2. Toddler Tuesday (10-11am at Main Plaza) – Music Together of San Francisco brings musical fun for toddlers ages 1-4.
3. Beer Garden Trivia (5:30-7:30pm at Barebottle in Main Plaza) – A free trivia event for teams of up to 6 players.

Wednesdays

1. Family Storytime (10-10:30am at Main Plaza) – SF Public Library librarians host storytime for toddlers.
2. Recess Cart (10am-4pm at Main Plaza) – Art supplies, games, and books for families.
3. Rooftop Jazz (11:30am-1:30pm at Main Plaza) – Bay Area jazz musicians will play live music at the lunch hour.
4. Writing Workshops (12-1pm at Wetland Garden) – Complete writing exercises led by Gail Ford.
5. DJ Workshop Jam (5-7pm at Main Plaza) – A drop-in DJ workshop taught by Blue Bear School of Music.

Thursdays

1. Express Bootcamp (8am-9am at Main Plaza) – Intensive total-body bootcamp workout by Fitness SF.
2. Recess Cart (10am-4pm at Main Plaza) – Art supplies, games, and books for families.
3. Toddler Thursday (10:30am-11:15am at Main Plaza) – Blue Bear School of Music hosts outdoor fun for toddlers ages 1-4.
4. Guitar and Ukulele Lessons (12-1pm at Main Plaza) – A lesson series in guitar and ukulele taught by SF Rock Project.
5. HIIT Bootcamp (1-2pm at Main Plaza) – An aerobic bodyweight workout.

Fridays

1. Recess Cart (10am-4pm at Main Plaza) – Art supplies, games, and books for families.
2. Friday Funday (10am-12pm at Main Plaza) – Fun outdoor activities for kids 5-9, organized by the Children’s Creativity Museum and Happily Ever After.
3. Lunchbox Music (12-1pm at Main Plaza) – Live, mellow acoustic music at the lunch hour.
4. Vinyasa Yoga (12:30pm-1:30pm at Amphitheater) – Beginner-friendly Vinyasa yoga by Fitness SF.
5. Bollywood Nights (5:30-6:30pm at Main Plaza, 6-7pm on Sept. 15) – Rang De Bollywood leads fun all-levels Bollywood dance classes.

Saturdays

1. Metcon (10am-11am at Main Plaza) – Metabolic Conditioning total-body workout.
2. Recess Cart (10am-4pm at Main Plaza) – Art supplies, games, and books for families.
3. Midday Music (12pm-2pm at Main Plaza) – Rotating local bluegrass bands perform at the lunch hour.

Remember, all of these events are free and open to the public! Check the park’s event calendar for updates, and be sure to follow @transitcentersf on Instagram.

Salesforce Park may be San Francisco’s newest public park, but it makes quite a statement. Be sure to check it out from 6am to 8pm every day, or until 9pm on Sundays. Find it at 425 Mission Street in San Francisco’s Yerba Buena district.