Massive Free Downtown SF Festival Returns for 2026
Artsy Fartsy, Downtown San Francisco, Fairs & Festivals, San Francisco
Massive Free Downtown SF Festival Returns for 2026
Explore ideas, art, and performances for free on April 11, 2026 at SFPL + Asian Art Museum
San Francisco March Festivals & Street Fairs 2026
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Get Out: Events
San Francisco March Festivals & Street Fairs 2026
Here's a round-up of March's best events for Fat Tuesday, St. Patrick's Day, Pi Day, Holi and more
Valentine's Day Guide 2026
Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day Guide 2026
Celebrate with a naked bike ride, a huge pillow fight, stroll SF's magnolias, comedy shows & much more
San Francisco Is Finally Getting a Sprouts Farmers Market
Brand New, Downtown San Francisco, Groceries / Supermarkets, San Francisco
San Francisco Is Finally Getting a Sprouts Farmers Market
The grocery chain is planning its first-ever SF location in SoMa, with an expected opening in 2028
Exploratorium + Asian Art Museum Offer Free Admission During SFUSD School Closures
Getting Help, Museums / Cultural Institutions, San Francisco
Exploratorium + Asian Art Museum Offer Free Admission During SFUSD School Closures
SF schools are closed, but two top museums are open free for kids; plus tips for meals and childcare.

Saturday, February 14, 2026

7:30 am   SF’s Magnificent Magnolias Valentine’s Day Stroll 2026   FREE*
*Free for San Francisco residents w/ vaild ID. Free for all from 7:30-9am daily. Otherwise, $11 for Non-residents | Discounts for Seniors, Families & Children
8:30 am   14 Free Round Trip “Treasure Island Ferry” Rides on Valentine’s Day 2026 (SF)   FREE*
*Decorated, complimentary round-trip ride across the bay. Just show up! We've been told by the promoter that for 2026 they won't be checking tickets on Valentine's Day - so no need to reserve tickets in advance. It's free!!!! 
8:40 am   SF’s Alcatraz Day Tour: Alcatraz Island + World-Renowned Cellhouse   $47.95
9:30 am   Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)   FREE*
*Free general admission to Bay Area residents. Valid ID or proof of residency required. This offer applies only to the permanent collection galleries. Advanced timed tickets required.
9:30 am   Free “Legion of Honor” Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Valentine’s Day 2026)   FREE*
*Free general admission to Bay Area residents. Valid ID or proof of residency required. This offer applies only to the permanent collection galleries. Timed advanced tickets required
10:00 am   19 Free Guided Walking Tours of SF for Valentine’s Day 2026   FREE*
*Tours are free, but tips are appreciated for the tour guides
10:00 am   SF’s 5th Annual “Lovers Lane” Valentine’s Block Party 2026   FREE*
*Donations appreciated
10:00 am   San Francisco Symphony’s “Winter Sale” Up to 50% Off (Feb. 6-17)   50% Off*
*A limited number of tickets per concert are available at the sale price. No promo code needed. If sale price tickets are available, the discount will be applied automatically and reflected in your shopping cart.

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Saturday, February 14

SF’s Alcatraz Day Tour: Alcatraz Island + World-Renowned Cellhouse
Saturday, February 14 – 8:40 am - Ends at 3:50 pm | Cost: $47.95 | Alcatraz Landing
SF's Alcatraz Day Tour: Alcatraz Island + World-Renowned Cellhouse

Enter to win a pair of tickets to the popular Alcatraz Day Tour! Walk in the footsteps of notorious inmates and step inside the world-renowned Cellhouse on Alcatraz Island. The Alcatraz Day Tour by Alcatraz City Cruises offers a deep dive into the island’s layered history—from its days as ...

San Francisco Symphony’s “Winter Sale” Up to 50% Off (Feb. 6-17)
San Francisco Symphony's "Winter Sale" Up to 50% Off (Feb. 6-17)

The San Francisco Symphony’s winter sale is here! Experience phenomenal artists and stunning concerts at the season’s lowest prices for upcoming concerts.  The best seats will go quickly. Enjoy up to 50% OFF on the concerts below! Act now—sale ends Tuesday, February 18, at 11:59pm. ...

The Box SF’s Valentine’s Artistica Creators Fest (Feb. 14-15)
Saturday, February 14 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*TICKETS NOT REQUIRED
| The Box SF
The Box SF's Valentine's Artistica Creators Fest (Feb. 14-15)

The Box SF’s Artistica Creators Fest (formerly known as Artists and Makers Fair) is a multi-day weekend event held monthly at the historic building located in the heart of San Francisco! Originally the William Randolph Hearst printing plant built in the 1920’s, The Box SF is now ...

SF’s Valentine’s Day “Craft & Learn: Lover’s Eyes” at the Museum of the Eye (Feb. 7-14)
Saturday, February 14 – 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP | Seats are limited | Recommended for ages 8+
| Truhlsen-Marmor Museum of the Eye
SF’s Valentine’s Day “Craft & Learn: Lover’s Eyes” at the Museum of the Eye (Feb. 7-14)

“Craft & Learn: Lover’s Eyes” is back again for Valentine’s Day. Join the Museum of Craft and Design to learn about the 18th-century fad of lover’s eyes, the sometimes-secretive miniature portraits of just a loved one’s eye and eyebrow. Then, draw and decorate your own ...Every Saturday

$5 Off Tix: Award-Winning Drama “M. Butterfly” Live in SF (Feb. 5-March 14)
Saturday, February 14 – 3:00 pm | Cost: $47*
*Normally $52. $5 off Tickets w/ secret code FUNCHEAP; fees included
| San Francisco Playhouse
$5 Off Tix: Award-Winning Drama “M. Butterfly” Live in SF (Feb. 5-March 14)

David Henry Hwang’s M. Butterfly is a captivating drama that subverts Puccini’s Madame Butterfly through the true story of a French diplomat’s 20-year affair with a Chinese opera singer. As cultural and personal identities blur, the play challenges our assumptions about love, power, and deception. With its clever twists ...

$10 Off: SF Valentine’s Couples Improv Comedy Workshop (Feb. 13–14)
$10 Off: SF Valentine’s Couples Improv Comedy Workshop (Feb. 13–14)

Not your plain Valentine’s date: improv comedy, playful chaos, and an optional nightcap show – Your Fucked Up Relationship. Looking for a Valentine’s plan that isn’t dinner and awkward eye contact? This goofy, low-pressure improv workshop is designed for two and every ticket covers two people. Bring ...

SF’s Valentine’s Day Comedy Show + Pink Cocktail Party 2026 (The Function)
SF's Valentine's Day Comedy Show + Pink Cocktail Party 2026 (The Function)
We sold out four shows in 2024 and 2025 and now we’re back for 2026!  Come to SF’s Valentine’s Day Comedy Show to hear about hilarious dating mishaps, some of the funniest Tinder horror stories and some fire stand-up comedy from some of SF’s top comics with ...
“Crazy Funny Asians” Free Comedy Showcase (SF)
"Crazy Funny Asians" Free Comedy Showcase (SF)

Inspired by the blockbuster movie, see some of the Bay Area’s top comedians at San Francisco’s Crazy Funny Asians comedy showcase, presented by Funcheap and HellaFunny. Let’s celebrate the Bay’s Asian-American culture and heritage with laughs at SF’s brand new comedy club on Market St – ...Every Saturday

F*ck Valentine’s Day Comedy Show 2026 (Oakland)
Saturday, February 14 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free for first 50 people per show w/ RSVP. Otherwise tickets are $25 for GA or $35 for VIP
| Fluid510
F*ck Valentine's Day Comedy Show 2026 (Oakland)

Come to Oakland’s F*ck Valentine’s Day Comedy Show to hear about hilarious dating mishaps, and some of the funniest Tinder horror stories We sold out all our shows for the past four years and now we’re back for 2026 with a special extra set of comedy ...

“Puff Puff Laugh” SF’s Cannabis Lounge Comedy Show (Moe Greens)
"Puff Puff Laugh" SF's Cannabis Lounge Comedy Show (Moe Greens)

Puff Puff Laugh is Back! And now we’re on Saturdays! HellaFunny is taking over one of SF’s premier cannabis lounges, Moe Greens, for a night of “Puff Puff Laugh.” That’s right… it’s the only comedy show in San Francisco where you can (legally in California) get high ...Every Saturday

$5 Off: “The Confessional” SF’s Wild “Sins & Secrets” Improv Comedy Show
Saturday, February 14 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: $11.94*
*$5 off with secret code FUNCHEAP (normally $17.12) No added ticketing fees. No Drink Minimum
| Endgames Improv Theater & Bar (SF)
$5 Off: "The Confessional" SF's Wild "Sins & Secrets" Improv Comedy Show

From the mild to the wild, all of us have guilty pleasures, moments of being bad, and the down right awful. Audiences submit written sins and secrets, and we weave a fully improvised comedy show. Don’t worry, it’s anonymous. No one will know about the ...

SF’s F*ck Valentine’s Day Comedy Show 2026 (Fillmore)
Saturday, February 14 – 8:45 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free for first 40 people per show w/ RSVP. Otherwise tickets are $25 for GA or $35 for VIP
| Pa'ina Restaurant & Lounge
SF's F*ck Valentine's Day Comedy Show 2026 (Fillmore)
Come to SF’s F*ck Valentine’s Day Comedy Show to hear about hilarious dating mishaps, and some of the funniest Tinder horror stories We sold out all our shows for the past four years and now we’re back for 2026 with a special extra set of comedy shows ...
$5 Off: “Your Fucked Up Relationship” Live in SF (Every Friday & Saturday)
Saturday, February 14 – 9:00 pm - Ends at 10:15 pm | Cost: $16.37*
*$5 off with secret code FUNCHEAP (normally $21.49) No added ticketing fees. No Drink Minimum
| Endgames Improv Theater & Bar (SF)
$5 Off: "Your Fucked Up Relationship" Live in SF (Every Friday & Saturday)

Since 2011, San Francisco’s hottest improv show remains “Your Fucked Up Relationship.” — Improvised scenes inspired by your ridiculous, fucked up relationships. Everyone has had at least one. You tell us your story, we show you ours. You laugh, we laugh, and we all hook ...

SF Neo-Futurists “The Infinite Wrench” (30 Plays in 60 Minutes, every Fri & Sat)
SF Neo-Futurists “The Infinite Wrench” (30 Plays in 60 Minutes, every Fri & Sat)

See the show the SF Chronicle calls one of 22 San Francisco things everyone must do! 50 weekends a year, the critically-acclaimed San Francisco Neo-Futurists present The Infinite Wrench, an attempt to perform 30 bite-sized plays in a frantic race against the clock, in an ...

SF’s Late Night Stand-Up Comedy Olympics (SF vs. Oakland)
Saturday, February 14 – 10:00 pm - Ends at 11:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| The Function
SF's Late Night Stand-Up Comedy Olympics (SF vs. Oakland)

Welcome to The HellaFunny Olympics where the best San Francisco comedians go head-to-head against the best Oakland comedians in a classic Battle of the Bay. Who will win? You decide! Teams of comedians representing their city will engage in an epic joke off, trading jokes back and forth until ...Every Saturday

“No Scrubs” ’90s Valentine’s Day Dance Party (SF)
Saturday, February 14 – 10:30 pm - Ends at 2:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP before 11pm
| The Function
"No Scrubs" '90s Valentine's Day Dance Party (SF)
Your Valentine’s Night plans are solved… The 1990’s were uhh-mayy-zing, the slang was super dope, and the music was phenomenal. From TLC, to the Fresh Prince, to Kid ‘N Play to Usher… get your groove on to the best 90s Hip Hop and R&B tunes. ...
SF’s Magnificent Magnolias Valentine’s Day Stroll 2026
SF’s Magnificent Magnolias Valentine's Day Stroll 2026

Thanks to San Francisco Botanical Garden for sharing the news that the first of their beautiful magnolias are at peak bloom. One of San Francisco’s most breathtaking natural marvels, the annual bloom of more than 200 rare and historic magnolias with trees reaching 80 feet, is typically at ...

14 Free Round Trip “Treasure Island Ferry” Rides on Valentine’s Day 2026 (SF)
14 Free Round Trip "Treasure Island Ferry" Rides on Valentine's Day 2026 (SF)
On Valentine’s Day 2026 (Feb. 14), the Treasure Island Ferry invites sweethearts (and friends!) to hop aboard for a complimentary round-trip ride across the bay. Tickets are normally $5 each way, but on Valentine’s Day they are free. There are 14 round trips on Saturday. The first ...
Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)
Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)

, the de Young offers free general admission to the permanent galleries to Bay Area residents. Please note that admission to any special exhibits is not included nor discounted and will require the full admission price. Saturdays feature engaging art experiences for the entire family, ...Every Saturday

Free “Legion of Honor” Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Valentine’s Day 2026)
Free "Legion of Honor" Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Valentine's Day 2026)

 the Legion of Honor offers free general admission to the permanent galleries to Bay Area residents. Advanced tickets are required, and capacity is limited due to COVID-19 precautions. Please note that admission to any special exhibits is not included nor discounted and will require ...Every Saturday

San Francisco’s 2026 Chinese New Year Flower Market Fair (Feb. 14-15)
Saturday, February 14 – 10:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | | Chinatown
San Francisco's 2026 Chinese New Year Flower Market Fair (Feb. 14-15)

The Chinese New Year Flower Market Fair is held on the weekend before Chinese New Year Day. The Flower Fair is the place to come to purchase fresh flowers, fruits, candies and brand new supplies for the home to begin the new lunar year. Delight ...

2026 Millbrae Lunar New Year Festival (Feb. 14-15)
Saturday, February 14 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Downtown Millbrae
2026 Millbrae Lunar New Year Festival (Feb. 14-15)

Celebrate the start of the Year 2026 at the Millbrae Lunar New Year Festival! Contact us at info@omggrp.com Celebrate the Lunar New Year with a fun-filled, family-friendly festival full of color, culture, and excitement! Attendees can enjoy: Celebration & Vendors – Delicious foods, unique crafts, and ...

Free “Lovers Lane” Valentine’s Day Alley Party w/ Lowriders, DJs + Art (SF)
Saturday, February 14 – 10:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Donations welcomed
| Balmy Alley, 24th & Harrison street
Free "Lovers Lane" Valentine's Day Alley Party w/ Lowriders, DJs + Art (SF)
Lovers Lane is the Mission’s only love themed Valentines Day event meant to inspire hope, bring unity, and love for the community. Every year we make sure to emphasize the importance of accessibility through free activities for families, supporting local vendors, highlight up and coming performers, ...
19 Free Guided Walking Tours of SF for Valentine’s Day 2026
Saturday, February 14 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Tours are free, but tips are appreciated for the tour guides
| All Over San Francisco
19 Free Guided Walking Tours of SF for Valentine's Day 2026
Take a guided walk around San Francisco and learn something new about the city you love over Valentine’s Day 2026. Saturday, February 14 10:00 am – 1840s San Francisco and the Astonishing Legacy of America’s “First Black Millionaire” 10:00 am – Coit Tower Murals 10:00 am – Downtown Walks ...
SF’s 5th Annual “Lovers Lane” Valentine’s Block Party 2026
Saturday, February 14 – 10:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Donations appreciated
| Balmy Alley
SF’s 5th Annual “Lovers Lane” Valentine's Block Party 2026
Lovers Lane returns to the Mission for its 5th Annual Valentine’s Block Party (2026) Lovers Lane, San Francisco’s only love-themed community block party, returns to the Mission District for its fifth year. The 2026 event takes place on Saturday, February 14, 2026, from 10 am to 6 ...
MoAD: Museum of the African Diaspora Free Museum Day (SF)
Saturday, February 14 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Museum of the African Diaspora
MoAD: Museum of the African Diaspora Free Museum Day (SF)

MoAD, a contemporary art museum, celebrates Black cultures, ignites challenging conversations, and inspires learning through the global lens of the African Diaspora. Free Day MoAD hosts a ‘‍THRIVE @ MoAD Community Day’ every second Saturday with free admission to all of its exhibitions. Check ...Monthly

World Naked Bike Ride Through SF: February’s Love Parade 2026
Saturday, February 14 – 11:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Rincon Park
World Naked Bike Ride Through SF: February's Love Parade 2026
Be on the lookout as The World Naked Bike Ride rolls through San Francisco on February 14, 2026. San Francisco World Naked Bike Rides presents the funnest opportunity to ProTest to Save Our Planet — in #ThePureSuitOfHappiness (#BareAsYouDare ). World Naked Bike Ride Saturday,  February 14, 2026* 11am Gathering ...
Basque Cultural Center Anniversary Festival (SF)
Saturday, February 14 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE for Live Pilota, Film, Music, Dancing, Performances (Meals/Drinks for purchase)
| Basque Cultural Center
Basque Cultural Center Anniversary Festival (SF)
The Basque Cultural Center is celebrating 44 years with a weekend packed full of what we do best: delicious food, live music and dancing, world-class pilota, folkloric performances, and plenty of good company. Whether you’re a longtime member or joining us for the first time, ...
Hearts and High Scores
Saturday, February 14 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP required
| The Museum of Art and Digital Entertainment
Hearts and High Scores
Join GG Women Professionals (GGWP) at The MADE for a Valentine’s celebration that goes beyond the bouquet. We’re gathering gamemakers and players to celebrate the full spectrum of love—from the romantic arcs we write into our games to the platonic bonds that sustain our careers ...
2026 North Beach Mardi Gras 2nd Line Parade & Party
Saturday, February 14 – 1:30 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to watch the parade; tickets are $20 for the party/food
| Northstar Cafe
2026 North Beach Mardi Gras 2nd Line Parade & Party
Get out your handkerchiefs and join Tupelo and North Star for their 14th Annual Mardi Gras 2nd Line March on Saturday, February 14, 2026! The fun starts at North Star at 1:30pm, where your $20 ticket gets you drink specials featuring: Ketel One, Jameson, Espolon, Bacardi, ...