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SF’s “Fleet Week” 2025 Air Show 

Although there is a full week of events, the epochal annual air show takes place October 10-12, 2025 when fans from across the Bay converge on hills, rooftops and all along the waterfront to behold the spectacular taking place over San Francisco Bay between Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz.

Held annually between the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz, The San Francisco Fleet Week Air Show Presented by United attracts fans from all over the globe. San Francisco Fleet Week is dedicating this year’s Air Show to the U.S. Navy’s 250th anniversary.

“There’s not a better air show lineup in North America than San Francisco Fleet Week 2025,” said Jim Breen Chairman and CEO of The Air Show Network. “The show has an incredible blend of all time favorites, especially the Blue Angels, a special appearance by the Canadian Snowbirds, many specialty acts and a history making first with demonstrations by all three U.S. F-35 Fighters including the Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force”.

Typically featuring a headlining performance by the world renowned U.S. Navy Blue Angels flight demonstration squadron, additional performers showcasing thrilling aerial acrobatics and patriotic displays include:

  • U.S. Navy Blue Angels
  • U.S. Marine Corps Fat Albert C-130J Super Hercules
  • United 777
  • USAF F-35A Demo with Heritage Flight
  • Marine F-35B Demo
  • Navy F-35C Demo with Legacy Flight
  • Canadian Snowbirds
  • Patriots
  • Ace Maker T-33
  • Randy Howell & Cory Lovell Dual Demo
  • Jack Aces Three Ship P-51 Demo

San Francisco Fleet Week Air Show is the only air show in the United States with a commercial airliner, the United 777, performing a fully choreographed act. This year’s event also marks the Canadian Snowbirds’ first return since 2017.

For more information please visit the link below:

https://sf.funcheap.com/city-guide/sfs-fleet-week-festival-guide/

Bruce Lee “One Family” Block Party (SF Chinatown)

CHSA is excited to present the ONE FAMILY BLOCK PARTY, a celebratory day of unity, safety, and solidarity, that will take place on Waverly Place in San Francisco Chinatown on October 4.

Inspired by the life, legacy, and love of Bruce Lee, this fun-filled event will feature:

  • Musical performances by rapper Unlearn the World and the SF Hip Hop Foundation
  • DJ sets by DJ Qbert, DJ Kendo, and DJ Agana
  • Martial arts demonstrations
  • Pop-up art

A very special panel discussion about martials arts as an expression of resistance to empire and affirmation of cultural heritage featuring Dr. Bernard James Remollino and Jeff Chang, author of MIRROR WATER ECHO: BRUCE LEE AND THE MAKING OF ASIAN AMERICA

In addition, CHSA will be launching its new “mobile museum,” a public activation of hands-on artmaking.

Get ready for some free, family-friendly fun and celebration of heritage and community.

Saturday, October 4, 1-4pm
Waverly Place, between Clay & Washington Sts

ONE FAMILY BLOCK PARTY is presented in partnership with Chinese for Affirmative Action and On Waverly. For more information, follow CHSA.

See you there!

For more information, please visit the following link

https://sf.funcheap.com/bruce-lee-one-family-block-party-sf-chinatown/

2025 “World of Dumplings” Festival at SF’s Ferry Building

San Francisco’s beloved dumpling celebration returns bigger than ever during Fleet Week 2025. World of Dumplings brings together over 20+ restaurant vendors, live music, beer garden, cooking demos, trivia, eating contests, cultural performances, and family-friendly fun—all at the Ferry Building. Entry is free, but registration is required to access activities.

World of Dumplings
Sunday, October 12, 2025 | 11a-5p
Ferry Building, 1 Ferry Building, SF
FREE entry – RSVP Required to access all activities at the event.

‘World of Dumplings’ brings people together by celebrating our different cultures and communities through our shared love of dumplings – highlighting our similarities and embracing our delicious differences.

Whether they are the wontons of China, the gyozas of Japan, the momos of Nepal, the manties of Turkey, raviolis of Italy, or the empanadas of Spain – we love all dumplings!

This will be during San Francisco Fleet Week so bring the whole family!

What to expect:

  • 20+ Restaurant Vendors
  • Beer Garden
  • Cooking Demonstrations
  • Music & Entertainment
  • Eating Contests
  • Raffle Prizes
  • Dumpling Trivia
  • Family Activities
  • Cultural Performances
  • And more exciting new additions to be announced!

For more information, please visit the following link

https://sf.funcheap.com/2025-world-of-dumplings-festival-at-sfs-ferry-building/