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Sunday Streets Excelsior
Sunday, Oct 18
6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Randall Museum Family Halloween Day
Saturday, Oct 24
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
44th Annual Leap Sandcastle Classic
Saturday, Oct 24
6:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Fisherman's Wharf Chowder Fest
Saturday, Oct 24
7:00 PM - 12:00 AM
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