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Inner Richmond

Autumn Moon Festival Returns to Clement Street Saturday for Its 10th Year

The Richmond District's free Mid-Autumn Festival street fair closes Clement Street between 8th and 11th Avenues on September 12, with hot food vendors joining for the first time in the event's decade-long history.

The 10th Annual SF Richmond District Autumn Moon Festival takes over Clement Street between 8th and 11th Avenues this Saturday, September 12, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Organized by Community Youth Center, the free, family-friendly celebration brings together live cultural performances, local artists and small businesses, community organizations, and food vendors for an afternoon rooted in Mid-Autumn traditions. This year marks a notable change: hot food vendors will set up on Clement Street for the first time in the festival's history. Last year's event drew more than 80 vendor booths and thousands of attendees.

Read the full story: SF Richmond Autumn Moon Festival →
Presidio

The Presidio Turns 250 on September 17 — A Week of Events Marks the Exact Birthday

From chapel ceremonies to a world-premiere documentary, the Presidio's exact 250th birthday on September 17 anchors the most concentrated week of public commemorations yet.

The Presidio of San Francisco reaches its 250th birthday on Wednesday, September 17 — the precise date in 1776 when Spain formally established El Presidio de San Francisco on the northern tip of the peninsula.

Read the full story: Presidio Historical Association →
Outer Richmond

Geary Boulevard Dig Surpasses 80 Percent Complete — Street-Level Phase Coming This Fall

The SFPUC's $50 million water and sewer overhaul along Geary Boulevard was more than 80 percent done as of August 10, with underground work in the western segment finished and SFMTA's above-ground safety and transit improvements scheduled to begin later this year.

The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission's multi-year effort to replace century-old water and sewer pipes beneath Geary Boulevard from 32nd Avenue to Stanyan Street has crossed the 80 percent mark, according to the agency's project tracking page updated as of August 10, 2026.

Read the full story: San Francisco Public Utilities Commission →

Upcoming & Ongoing in the Neighborhood

Sunday, September 6

World Arts West Dance Festival — Final Weekend

The closing weekend of the 2026 World Arts West Dance Festival brings free live performances and interactive dance workshops to the East Meadow at Presidio Tunnel Tops, themed 'Legacy of Liberation.' ASL interpretation is available at the performance area; bring a blanket and picnic.

  • Location:Presidio Tunnel Tops, East Meadow, San Francisco
  • Time:1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
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Saturday, September 12

10th Annual SF Richmond District Autumn Moon Festival

A free street festival celebrating Mid-Autumn traditions with live cultural performances, local vendors and small businesses, community organizations, family activities, and food — including hot food vendors on Clement Street for the first time in the festival's 10-year history.

  • Location:Clement Street between 8th and 11th Avenues, Inner Richmond
  • Time:11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
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Thursday, September 17

Presidio Chapel 250th Anniversary Commemorations

A series of public commemoration sessions at the Presidio Chapel marking the exact 250th anniversary of the founding of El Presidio de San Francisco on September 17, 1776. Sessions are scheduled at 1:00, 2:00, and 3:00 p.m.

  • Location:Presidio Chapel, Presidio of San Francisco
  • Time:1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
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Thursday, September 17

World Premiere: 'Anza 250: A Documentary Film'

The Presidio Historical Association and San Francisco Historical Society present the world premiere of this documentary following Professor Luis Valle's 1,200-mile bicycle retracing of Juan Bautista de Anza's 1776 expedition from Sonora, Mexico, to the Presidio. A champagne reception celebrating the Presidio's 250th birthday follows.

  • Location:Presidio Theatre, 99 Moraga Avenue, Presidio
  • Time:6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
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Friday, September 18

ArtSeed 20th Annual Exhibition — Closing Reception

The final opportunity to see ArtSeed's 20th Annual Open Call Exhibition, 'So What Now? Figments, Domains, and Advance Directives,' on display since July 11 — including a first-of-its-kind art exchange with youth in Gaza. Free and open to the public.

  • Location:China Brotsky and Seed Galleries, 1016 Torney Ave, Presidio
  • Time:5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
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Saturday, September 26

8th Annual Bay Area Chuseok Festival

Korean Center, Inc. hosts Northern California's largest public celebration of Korean culture, with live performances, Korean food and drink, traditional games, local vendors, youth programming, and family activities. Free admission; RSVP encouraged.

  • Location:Presidio Main Parade Lawn, 105 Montgomery St, Presidio
  • Time:11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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More from the Neighborhood

Presidio

Mess Hall Food Hall Now Open at Presidio Tunnel Tops

The Mess Hall at the Presidio opened August 15 at 201 Halleck Street, filling the last major unoccupied building in the 14-acre Tunnel Tops park. The food hall houses three fast-casual restaurants — Breadwinner (sandwiches and burgers), Dayboat Seafood (oysters and raw bar), and Boda (Korean-Japanese street food) — sharing…

Read the full story: The San Francisco Standard →
Richmond District

Richmond Review Still in Ownership Transition, New Team Posts September Update

The Richmond Review and Sunset Beacon newspapers confirmed in a September 2, 2026 post on their website that they remain in a period of ownership transition. The new editorial team has been sharing monthly status updates with readers since the change began.

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Presidio Historical Association — Anza 250 Anniversary Event

 ·  https://presidioassociation.org/

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What's New at the Presidio of San Francisco in 2026

 ·  https://presidio.gov/about/press/whats-new-at-the-presidio-of-san-francisco-in-2026

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Presidio Events Calendar — September 16–19, 2026

 ·  https://wp.presidio.gov/events/list/page/5/

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SF Richmond Autumn Moon Festival 2026

 ·  https://www.sfrichmondmoonfest.com/

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10th Annual SF Richmond District Autumn Moon Festival — Do The Bay

 ·  https://dothebay.com/events/2026/9/12/10th-annual-sf-richmond-district-autumn-moon-festival-tickets

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SFPUC to Upgrade Richmond District's Essential Infrastructure

 ·  https://www.sfpuc.gov/about-us/news/sfpuc-upgrade-richmond-districts-essential-infrastructure

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The Mess Hall, an ambitious new Presidio food hall, opens Aug. 15

 ·  https://sfstandard.com/2026/08/10/mess-hall-presidio-food-open/

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The Mess Hall, With Three Restaurants, Opens In the Presidio

 ·  https://sfist.com/2026/08/14/the-mess-hall-with-three-restaurants-bar-opens-in-presidio/

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World Arts West Enlivens Presidio Tunnel Tops, Sept. 6

 ·  https://presidio.gov/about/press/world-arts-west-enlivens-presidio-tunnel-tops-sept-6

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8th Annual Bay Area Chuseok Festival 2026

 ·  https://koreancentersf.org/chuseok-festival/chuseok-festival-2026/

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ArtSeed's 20th Annual Open Call Exhibition

 ·  https://www.artseed.org/presidio-exhibition-2/

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Richmond Review / Sunset Beacon — September 2026

 ·  https://richmondsunsetnews.com/