Togetherhood lists walks happening around the Bay Area, from its own weekly walk to garden tours and group hikes. Most are free; check each walk's details for any fees.
Tuesdays 7:30–8:30 AM from Studio One Art Center, 365 45th St, Oakland. A relaxed urban-foraging walk at a social pace. No fitness level needed; just show up.
Date: Sun, Oct 4
Next: Sun, Oct 4, 10:00 AM · 4 hr
Lot 2270 in Northlake, 23rd St between Webster & Broadway, Oakland
We're tabling at The Oakland Join-Up Activity Fair. Come say hi, tell us where you'd like a walk, and meet 20+ local clubs and groups you can actually join. Free and drop-in, 10am to 2pm. Join here…
Every Sunday
Next: Sun, Oct 4, 11:00 AM · 2 hr
Gold-painted fire hydrant at SE corner of Church St & 20th St (3899 20th St), across from Dolores Park, SF
Free 2-hour walking tour of the Mission Dolores neighborhood led by an SF City Guides volunteer. Take Muni J Church to 20th & Church. • Drop-in (RSVP recommended on SFCG site) • Free; $20 donation…
Date: Sun, Oct 4
Next: Sun, Oct 4, 1:00 PM · 2 hr
Lake Temescal, Oakland, CA 94618 (exact meeting spot not yet posted; check EBPCO page)
Walk hosted by East Bay Photo Collective (EBPCO). • Contact: info@ebpco.org Details & RSVP: https://www.ebpco.org/calendar/100426-photo-walk
Every Sunday
Next: Sun, Oct 4, 1:30 PM · 1 hr
UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley, 200 Centennial Dr, Berkeley — meet at the Entrance Plaza
Free drop-in docent-led tour of the Garden (about 1 hour). Tour is free but Garden admission applies (~$18 adult; free for members/UCB affiliates). Hosted by UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley…
Dates: Sun, Oct 4 · Mon, Oct 5 · Tue, Oct 6 · and more
Next: Sun, Oct 4, 1:30 PM · 1 hr 30 min
SF Botanical Garden — meet at Friend Gate (9th Ave & Lincoln Way) or Main Entrance, 1199 9th Ave, SF
Daily docent-led tour of the San Francisco Botanical Garden. Easy paved walk through world-class plant collections. ~90 minutes. • Drop-in — no RSVP needed • $9–12 admission; FREE for SF residents w/…
Every Monday
Next: Mon, Oct 5, 9:30 AM · 45 min
Japanese Tea Garden entrance, 75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr, Golden Gate Park, SF
Free 45-min tour of the Japanese Tea Garden in Golden Gate Park led by an SF City Guides volunteer. Free admission for SF residents with ID; free admission for everyone Mon/Wed/Fri 9–10 AM. Otherwise…
Every Monday
Next: Mon, Oct 5, 1:00 PM · 45 min
Japanese Tea Garden entrance, 75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr, Golden Gate Park, SF
Free 45-min tour of the Japanese Tea Garden in Golden Gate Park led by an SF City Guides volunteer. $12–16 admission applies (free for SF residents w/ ID). Stairs. • Drop-in (RSVP recommended on SFCG…
Date: Tue, Oct 6
Next: Tue, Oct 6, 7:00 AM · 1 hr 30 min
Blue Bottle Coffee, 1 Ferry Building #7, San Francisco, CA 94111, USA
Join Founders Common for our weekly early morning run with other founders, operators & creatives! Come run and then hang out afterward to chat with new friends across the startup community over…
Date: Tue, Oct 6
Next: Tue, Oct 6, 9:00 AM · 5 hr
Upper Noe Recreation Center, 295 Day St, San Francisco, CA 94131, USA
My birthday gift to YOU is a "Top of the Town" walk along SF's peaks and panoramas. Over 8 miles, we'll climb up to Billy Goat Hill and then up Glen Canyon to Twin Peaks, Sutro Forest, and Tank Hill…
Every Tuesday
Next: Tue, Oct 6, 6:15 PM · 1 hr
Grace Cathedral indoor wool labyrinth, 1100 California St (Nob Hill), SF
Tuesday-evening yoga and labyrinth-walking session at Grace Cathedral, Nob Hill. Meditative, all-levels. • Drop-in — no RSVP needed • Free / donation suggested • Hosted by Grace Cathedral: (415)…
Every Wednesday
Next: Wed, Oct 7, 10:30 AM · 1 hr
Exedra (classical pavilion) at Magnolia Ave & Highland Ave, Piedmont
Weekly Wednesday morning social walk hosted by the Piedmont Recreation Department. 8 years and 360+ walks running — one of Oakland/Piedmont's most consistent walking groups. • Drop-in — no RSVP…
Date: Wed, Oct 7
Next: Wed, Oct 7, 10:30 AM · 2 hr
Los Trancos Preserve, Midpeninsula Regional Open Space Preserve
Walk hosted by Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (Midpen). • Contact: docent@openspace.org Details & RSVP: https://www.openspace.org/events/guided-activities/explorer-hike-fall-along-fault-2
Date: Thu, Oct 8
Next: Thu, Oct 8, 1:00 PM · 3 hr 30 min
Heron's Head Park Wetland, San Francisco, CA 94111, USA
Join David Ng to walk Section 2 of the Roundabout from Heron's Head Park to Adam Rogers Park. We will then loop back to Heron's Head Park on a different path. Highlights include India Basin…
Date: Fri, Oct 9
Next: Fri, Oct 9, 9:00 AM · 2 hr
La Honda Creek Preserve, Midpeninsula Regional Open Space Preserve
Walk hosted by Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (Midpen). • Contact: docent@openspace.org Details & RSVP: https://www.openspace.org/events/guided-activities/new-trails-la-honda-creek-0
Date: Fri, Oct 9
Next: Fri, Oct 9, 9:00 AM · 4 hr
9401 Morgan Territory Rd, 9401 Morgan Territory Road, Livermore, CA 94551
Walk hosted by Save Mount Diablo (Discover Diablo). • Contact: info@savemountdiablo.org Details & RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bob-walker-ridge-hike-tickets-1980749195163
Every Saturday
Next: Sat, Oct 10, 9:00 AM · 1 hr
Stow Lake Boathouse, 50 Stow Lake Dr E, Golden Gate Park, SF
Saturday morning run/walk hosted by FrontRunners San Francisco — LGBTQ+ inclusive, all welcome. Pace groups for both walking and running. Typically 30–80 attend. • Drop-in — no RSVP needed…
Date: Sat, Oct 10
Next: Sat, Oct 10, 9:25 AM · 2 hr
Sierra Azul Preserve, Midpeninsula Regional Open Space Preserve
Walk hosted by Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (Midpen). • Contact: docent@openspace.org Details & RSVP: https://www.openspace.org/events/guided-activities/wonders-cherry-springs-22
Dates: Sat, Oct 10 · Sat, Oct 24 · Sat, Nov 14 · and more
Next: Sat, Oct 10, 10:00 AM · 2 hr
Mountain View Cemetery — meet in front of the administrative office, 5000 Piedmont Ave, Oakland
Free docent-led walking tour of historic Mountain View Cemetery. Designed by Frederick Law Olmsted (his first solo project and only cemetery design). Tour themes rotate — general history…
Date: Sat, Oct 10
Next: Sat, Oct 10, 10:00 AM · 3 hr
Farley's Coffeehouse, 1315 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA
Join us for a 6-mile walk through Potrero Hill, the Mission, Noe Valley, and the Castro highlighting the history of San Francisco transit. We will meet in front of Farley’s in Potrero Hill (where you…
Every Saturday
Next: Sat, Oct 10, 10:00 AM · 2 hr
Steps of Saints Peter and Paul Church, 666 Filbert St (between Powell/Columbus & Stockton), SF
Free 2-hour walking tour of North Beach exploring literary, Italian heritage, and Beat Generation history, led by an SF City Guides volunteer. Meet at Washington Square steps. • Drop-in (RSVP…
Every Saturday
Next: Sat, Oct 10, 11:00 AM · 2 hr
Jane Warner Plaza, 3991 17th St (intersection of Castro, 17th & Market), SF
Free 2-hour walking tour of the Castro neighborhood — LGBTQ+ history, Harvey Milk, led by an SF City Guides volunteer. • Drop-in (RSVP recommended on SFCG site) • Free; $20 donation suggested •…
Every Saturday
Next: Sat, Oct 10, 1:30 PM · 1 hr
UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley, 200 Centennial Dr, Berkeley — meet at the Entrance Plaza
Free drop-in docent-led tour of the Garden (about 1 hour). Tour is free but Garden admission applies (~$18 adult; free for members/UCB affiliates). Hosted by UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley…
Date: Sat, Oct 10
Next: Sat, Oct 10, 5:30 PM · 2 hr
Skyline Ridge Preserve, Midpeninsula Regional Open Space Preserve
Walk hosted by Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (Midpen). • Contact: docent@openspace.org Details & RSVP: https://www.openspace.org/events/guided-activities/evening-explorations-alpine-pond
Date: Sun, Oct 11
Next: Sun, Oct 11, 9:00 AM · 2 hr
Skyline Ridge Preserve, Midpeninsula Regional Open Space Preserve
Walk hosted by Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (Midpen). • Contact: docent@openspace.org Details & RSVP: https://www.openspace.org/events/guided-activities/four-preserves-following-ohlone-fo…
Date: Sun, Oct 11
Next: Sun, Oct 11, 10:00 AM · 2 hr 30 min
Glen Park, 2901 Diamond St, San Francisco, CA 94131, USA
Tackle the two biggest climbs of the Crosstown Trail with Sections 2 and 3. Meet at 10 a.m. at the Glen Park BART plaza on the southeast corner of Bosworth and Diamond. Arrive early to explore the…
Date: Sun, Oct 11
Next: Sun, Oct 11, 1:00 PM · 2 hr
Sierra Azul Preserve, Midpeninsula Regional Open Space Preserve
Walk hosted by Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (Midpen). • Contact: docent@openspace.org Details & RSVP: https://www.openspace.org/events/guided-activities/sentinel-sky-19
Date: Sun, Oct 11
Next: Sun, Oct 11, 5:00 PM · 2 hr
China Beach, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
Sunset at Marshall’s beach at low tide is a rare scenic opportunity not to be missed! We'll start at China Beach and head north. Tide and waves permitting, we'll stay on sand all the way to Baker…
Date: Wed, Oct 14
Next: Wed, Oct 14, 7:00 AM · 1 hr 30 min
San Francisco, CA — exact meeting spot shared after you RSVP on Luma
Join us for an hour walk and talk mentoring session and networking opportunity in San Francisco for women at all stages of their careers. WHAT’S A WALK? The concept is simple: you and up to two other…
Date: Wed, Oct 14
Next: Wed, Oct 14, 10:00 AM · 2 hr
Monte Bello Preserve, Midpeninsula Regional Open Space Preserve
Walk hosted by Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (Midpen). • Contact: docent@openspace.org Details & RSVP: https://www.openspace.org/events/guided-activities/scenic-aerobic-hike-23
Date: Sat, Oct 17
Next: Sat, Oct 17, 9:00 AM · 2 hr
Rotary Nature Center, end of Perkins St in Lakeside Park, Lake Merritt, Oakland
A free Golden Gate Bird Alliance walk along the edge of Lake Merritt, the oldest wildlife refuge in the U.S., mostly looking at waterfowl and maybe heading toward the Gardens. The leader brings a…
Date: Sat, Oct 17
Next: Sat, Oct 17, 9:00 AM · 2 hr
Saratoga Gap Preserve, Midpeninsula Regional Open Space Preserve
Walk hosted by Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (Midpen). • Contact: docent@openspace.org Details & RSVP: https://www.openspace.org/events/guided-activities/habitat-restoration-interpretive-h…
Date: Sat, Oct 17
Next: Sat, Oct 17, 9:00 AM · 4 hr
McLaren Lodge, 501 Stanyan St, San Francisco, CA 94117, USA
Think you know Golden Gate Park? Get ready to explore hidden lakes, glens, and other discoveries. Nancy Botkin, creator of the walks in the new guidebook Discovering Golden Gate Park, will lead an…
Date: Sat, Oct 17
Next: Sat, Oct 17, 9:00 AM · 6 hr
Mission Hills Park, 2 Frankfort St, Daly City, CA 94014, USA
Cross the entire city, south to north, without having to walk the length of a diagonal! We'll start at Mission Hills Park at the midpoint of SF's southern border with Daly City and walk straight up…
Date: Sat, Oct 17
Next: Sat, Oct 17, 5:00 PM · 4 hr 30 min
Chabot Space & Science Center, 10000 Skyline Blvd, Oakland
Tickets: https://chabotspace.org/calendar/hike-sip-12/ Adults 21+. A guided sunset hike through the redwoods around Chabot (a longer Immersive Trek or a gentler Guided Stroll), learning about the…
Date: Sat, Oct 17
Next: Sat, Oct 17, 8:00 PM · 3 hr
2630 Bancroft Way, Berkeley — outside the Bakar BioEnginuity Hub
Tickets: https://thehauntedbayberkeleyhauntedhike.fearticket.com A three-hour ghost tour by The Haunted Bay across the Cal campus, dark wooded paths and decrepit "haunted" buildings, with true ghost…
Date: Sun, Oct 18
Next: Sun, Oct 18, 8:00 PM · 3 hr
2630 Bancroft Way, Berkeley — outside the Bakar BioEnginuity Hub
Tickets: https://thehauntedbayberkeleyhauntedhike.fearticket.com A three-hour ghost tour by The Haunted Bay across the Cal campus, dark wooded paths and decrepit "haunted" buildings, with true ghost…
Date: Wed, Oct 21
Next: Wed, Oct 21, 1:00 PM · 2 hr
Arrowhead Marsh parking lot, end of Swan Way, MLK Jr. Regional Shoreline, Oakland
A free Golden Gate Bird Alliance trip for Birdability Week, wheelchair accessible and specifically for people with disabilities and other health or mobility issues. Low tide exposes the mudflats, a…
Date: Sat, Oct 24
Next: Sat, Oct 24, 9:00 AM · 3 hr
Borges Ranch Parking Lot, 1035 Castle Rock Road, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Walk hosted by Save Mount Diablo (Discover Diablo). • Contact: info@savemountdiablo.org Details & RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/borges-ranch-fall-hike-tickets-1980749650525
Date: Sat, Oct 24
Next: Sat, Oct 24, 1:00 PM · 3 hr 30 min
Hans Schiller Plaza, 146 Leland Ave, San Francisco, CA 94134, USA
Join David Ng for a 5.5 mile loop through the city's southeast neighborhoods and parks. From Mission Blue, we will walk up the Visitacion Valley Greenway, through parts of McLaren Park and the…
Date: Sun, Oct 25
Next: Sun, Oct 25, 8:00 AM · 8 hr
Fort Funston Road, Fort Funston Rd, San Francisco, CA 94132, USA
Join the founders of the Double Cross Trail for a hilly, 15-mile adventure across the city. Meet at the Fort Funston Overlook boardwalk and observation deck, west side of Fort Funston parking lot…
Date: Sun, Oct 25
Next: Sun, Oct 25, 9:00 AM · 1 hr
Waterloo Staging Area, 9299 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA 94611, USA
Join us as we walk off the debt! Who: Come join Oakland Shapers and in initiative of The World Economic Forum, lead by youth 18-30 creating local impact in their community’s. When: October 25th at 9…
Date: Sun, Oct 25
Next: Sun, Oct 25, 9:00 AM · 3 hr
Morgan Territory Regional Preserve Staging Area, 9401 Morgan Territory Road, Clayton, CA 94517
Walk hosted by Save Mount Diablo (Discover Diablo). • Contact: info@savemountdiablo.org Details & RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-morning-side-of-mount-diablo-from-morgan-territory-tickets-1980…
Dates: Wed, Oct 28 · Wed, Nov 25 · Wed, Dec 23 · and more
Next: Wed, Oct 28, 9:30 AM · 2 hr 30 min
Lake Merritt — spherical bird cage near Rotary Nature Center, 600 Bellevue Ave, Oakland
Free monthly bird walk around Lake Merritt led by Hilary Powers and Ruth Tobey of Golden Gate Bird Alliance. Beginners welcome; bring binoculars if you have them. Meet at the geodesic bird cage near…
Date: Fri, Oct 30
Next: Fri, Oct 30, 3:30 PM · 2 hr 30 min
Precita Park, 3200 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA
On this 3.3-mile, 2.5-hour one-way walk, we'll do a stairway safari in the Bernal Heights neighborhood. We'll start at Precita Park and head to the summit of Bernal Hill, stopping at a lesser-known…
Date: Sat, Oct 31
Next: Sat, Oct 31, 6:15 AM · 2 hr 45 min
Inspiration Point, United States
Walk hosted by Berkeley Path Wanderers Association (BPWA). • Contact: walks@berkeleypaths.org Details & RSVP: https://www.berkeleypaths.org/upcoming-events/2025/11/1/sunrise-hike-in-tilden-park-fnfe9
Date: Sat, Oct 31
Next: Sat, Oct 31, 9:00 AM · 3 hr
Glen Park, 2901 Diamond St, San Francisco, CA 94131, USA
Glen Park has some of the city's best examples of bona fide dirt roads, reflecting the neighborhood's rural past when it was home to a handful of dairy farms in the late 1800s through the 1920s…
Date: Sat, Oct 31
Next: Sat, Oct 31, 10:00 AM · 6 hr
Judah/La Playa/Ocean Beach, San Francisco, CA 94122, USA
You've walked the Crosstown and the Double Cross. How about a walk straight across the city's midline? From the midpoint of the far westside at Lawton St, we'll head up to Sutro Forest, wiggle our…