Kicking off National Alzheimer's Month · San Francisco

Every mind
has a story.

Three days of learning, connection, and coffee—building youth empathy for people living with Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, and supporting their families.

Free to attend · Walk-ups welcome · Suggested donation $30

Illustrated San Francisco map showing the red Brain Brew route, Golden Gate Bridge, running shoe, coffee cup, and brain

Everything raised supports patients through the Michael J. Fox Foundation and the Alzheimer’s Association.

Choose your day—or join all three

Three days. One mission. Brain health.

Every event is free, welcoming, and designed so you can participate in the way that works for you.

01

SAT · OCT 17

The Full Brain Brew Ride

Fort Mason Park

All day · finish ~6:45 PM

Follow the cafés as two organizers trace a 22.4-mile brain-shaped route across San Francisco, ending at City Hall.

02

SUN · OCT 18

Community Day

Buchanan YMCA

11:00 AM–3:00 PM

A free, family-friendly day of hands-on brain health activities, a memory wall, short talks, food, and connection.

03

SAT · OCT 24

The Brain Brew Crew

Bayfront Park · Mission Bay

10:00 AM ceremony · 10:30 AM walk

Join our team at Walk to End Alzheimer’s SF for a 3-mile community walk. Walk together, hoist our Memory Wall, and honor those affected by Alzheimer’s.

Live from Brain Brew

Fresh from the feed

One stream for every public update across Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and the Brain Brew Strava club.

Three days · Three locations

Getting there

Check the location for your event before heading out. Use your maps app or 511.org to plan your trip.

The Brain Brew Ride

Fort Mason Park

Bay Street & Franklin Street
San Francisco, CA 94123

Community Day

Buchanan YMCA

1530 Buchanan Street
San Francisco, CA 94115

The Brain Brew Crew

Bayfront Park · Mission Bay

16th Street & Terry A. Francois Boulevard
San Francisco, CA 94158

Know before you go

Safe, simple, welcoming.

  • Waivers are required; participants under 18 need a parent or guardian signature.
  • Simulation gear is seated-only, supervised, and sanitized between uses.
  • First aid and a supervising adult are on site all three days.
  • Events run rain or shine unless there is a safety hazard.
  • Look for volunteers in purple shirts if you need anything.