Oakland Museum of California and Off the Grid Street Fair (October 09, 2026)

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Join MAX SF as we visit Oakland Museum of California and Off the Grid Street Fair, held on the museum grounds, on Friday, Oct 9. We will meet as a group at the entrance to the museum at 6 p.m. sharp. Every Friday through to the end of October, the museum features a free evening of live music, interactive activities, food trucks, and exclusive late-night access to all museum galleries and special exhibitions. Price is $25 per ticket, refundable up until 10 days before the event, but no refund after that. The museum is open until 9 p.m. You can get to the museum via BART. The Lake Merritt BART Station is a quick 3-minute walk to the museum (1 block). Or the museum offers a $10 flat-rate parking in its garage (adjacent to the museum) until 10 pm. Bring money if you want to buy food at one of the food truck vendors at the fair. For more information, go to the Oakland Museum website (https://museumca.org/visit/#hours) or contact event champion Bruce at bruce.cecil@maxsf.org

Walking Tour: Cow Hollow & Golden Gate Valley Library (October 17, 2026)

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Excellent walking tour! Reserve your spot today.

Join MAX for a custom walking tour focused on Cow Hollow. Spared destruction from the 1906 disaster, this area contains structures from nearly every decade since the 1860s. This tour illustrates the transformation of the district from a rural suburb to a full-fledged city neighborhood.

Take a casual tree-lined walk on historic Green Street with its array of architectural styles. View close up the 1861 Octagon House and the charming Allyne Park with dog walkers enjoying the cool morning air. Marvel at the rich terra cotta detailing of the branch library. Stroll past the historic Sherman House where opera greats performed, and celebrities like Johnny Carson and Barbra Streisand found privacy. Veer southward to the majestic Casebolt House (1865), which once dominated the landscape. See the only remaining natural spring still flowing in Cow Hollow, and climax your walk by viewing the unique Vedanta Temple, the oldest Hindu temple in the western world.

We will assemble at Golden Gate Valley Library Branch,1801 Green St. The whole tour will start promptly at 10:30 so please be on time. The tour will last about 2 hours and will end back where we started. Following the tour, all are welcome to join the group for an optional lunch at a nearby restaurant TBD. Price for the walking tour is $30 for Members and $30 for guests. Limited to 16, however, a waitlist will be provided for cancellations. No cancellation refunds after October 14.

For more information: Contact our event champion, Stephen Geisheker at stephen.geisheker@maxsf.org

Register on this page to pay and secure a place for this tour.

MAX upcoming events

Oakland Museum of California and Off the Grid Street Fair (October 09, 2026)

Walking Tour: Cow Hollow & Golden Gate Valley Library (October 17, 2026)