SF's "Terror Vault" 1874 Halloween Haunt is Back for 2026 ($10 Off Tix)
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SF's "Terror Vault" 1874 Halloween Haunt is Back for 2026 ($10 Off Tix)
The historic San Francisco Mint turns into an all-new immersive haunted experience for 2026.
Outside Lands Alternative Guide: 50 Things to Do Around the Bay Instead (Aug. 7-9)
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Outside Lands Alternative Guide: 50 Things to Do Around the Bay Instead (Aug. 7-9)
Skip the crowds with 50 free, cheap and unique things to do around the Bay Area.
Secret Marin Mountain Summit Finally Opening to Public (After 30+ Years)
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Secret Marin Mountain Summit Finally Opening to Public (After 30+ Years)
Off-limits for 30+ years, this 161-acre summit will join the King Mountain Open Space Preserve
Iconic Tartine Bakery Is Coming to Downtown SF
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Iconic Tartine Bakery Is Coming to Downtown SF
The famed bakery opens its fourth San Francisco location in a historic Financial District building
25+ Awesome Things to Do in SF Over Labor Day Weekend (2026)
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25+ Awesome Things to Do in SF Over Labor Day Weekend (2026)
Pack your long holiday weekend with redwood art fairs, free concerts, festivals, outdoor movies, and more.

Sunday, August 9

SF’s “Inner Sunset Flea Market” 2026 w/ Sunset Mercantile (Every 2nd Sunday)
Sunday, August 9 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free Admission: All Welcome
| Inner Sunset
SF's "Inner Sunset Flea Market" 2026 w/ Sunset Mercantile (Every 2nd Sunday)

The Inner Sunset Flea Market is back for its 11th season on April 12th! Launched in collaboration with the Inner Sunset Park Neighbors and happening every second Sunday from April to November, this vibrant, well-loved community event transforms Irving Street (9th-11th Ave.) into a lively ...Monthly

SF’s Snowboard & Ski Trick Workshop w/ Pro Coaches & Trampolines (House of Air)
Sunday, August 9 – 10:00 am - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: $40*
*Booking in advanced is recommended
| House of Air
SF's Snowboard & Ski Trick Workshop w/ Pro Coaches & Trampolines (House of Air)

Max out your ski or snowboarding skills with House of Air’s Adult Slopestyle Workshop – designed to push your limits in a controlled, high-energy environment. Beginners and seasoned free skiers and boarders alike will make rapid improvement with our expert instruction and guidance. In this ...

Second Day of Pistahan (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026)
Sunday, August 9 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free
| Yerba Buena Gardens (Esplanade)
Second Day of Pistahan (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026)
Pistahan (Day 2) Sun, Aug 9 | 11:00am – 5:00pm Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens Mission St. between 3rd & 4th Sts. San Francisco, CA This program occurs on Saturday, August 8 and Sunday, August 9. Visit the Pistahan website for complete schedule. The 33rd annual Pistahan is the region’s premiere showcase of Filipino ...
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 Live in Concert (August 8-9)
Sunday, August 9 – 1:00 pm | Cost: $80*
*$80 2nd Tier; $155 Prime Orchestra
| Davies Symphony Hall
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 Live in Concert (August 8-9)

After seven films, it all comes down to this: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows™ Part 2 will grace the screen once more – this time in concert! The characters you love are back, battling villains and protecting Hogwarts™ from Voldemort™ himself. Hear a live symphony orchestra ...

“HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)
Sunday, August 9 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| Mesa Maguey
"HellaSecret" Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)

Secret pop-up comedy show at a new bar in Temescal in Oakland Get ready for the return of our “HellaSecret” comedy show in Oakland. A new series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a venue and you’ll ...

Free Sunday Comedy Night in Downtown SF
Free Sunday Comedy Night in Downtown SF

Welcome to the heart of laughter right on the edge of SF’s vibrant Hayes Valley district! Step into a world of hilarity and at the newest addition to the city’s comedy scene – a chic, upscale comedy club boasting avant-garde decor, an upstairs lounge and a roster of top-notch comedians. ...

SF’s Iconic Punchline Comedy Club: Secret Guest List (S.F. Comedy Showcase)
SF’s Iconic Punchline Comedy Club: Secret Guest List (S.F. Comedy Showcase)

Get ready for an awesome night of comedy at SF’s iconic Punchline Comedy Club. And you can get on our secret guest list. Secret Guest List: Punchline Free Comedy Nights Punchline Comedy Club, 444 Battery., SF FREE with RSVP (otherwise tickets are $18/$20). – Must ...

2026 Bay Area Aloha Festival (Aug. 8-9)
Sunday, August 9 – All Day | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission; $25 parking fee
| San Mateo Event Center
2026 Bay Area Aloha Festival (Aug. 8-9)

Get a taste of the islands at the Bay Area Aloha Festival, a free, family-friendly celebration of Pacific Islander culture featuring two days of live music, hula and Polynesian dance, island food, arts and crafts, workshops, and more. The Pacific Islanders’ Cultural Association (PICA) presents ...

53rd Annual Gravenstein Apple Fair in Sebastopol (Aug 8-9)
53rd Annual Gravenstein Apple Fair in Sebastopol (Aug 8-9)

The beloved Sonoma County tradition returns for two days of apples, live music, farm fun, artisan goods, and local food and drink. The 53rd annual Gravenstein Apple Fair returns to Ragle Ranch Regional Park in Sebastopol on Saturday and Sunday, August 8-9, 2026, for a ...

Contra Costa Vintage Market in Lafayette
Sunday, August 9 – 10:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free Admission, Free Parking, Bartable
| Vintage Vida
Contra Costa Vintage Market in Lafayette
Join us at the Contra Costa Vintage Market on Sunday, August 9th from 10am to 3pm in downtown Lafayette, California! This East Bay gathering showcases a curated lineup of the Bay Area’s top vintage dealers and brings community together every second Sunday of the month for ...
“Manny’s Neighborhood Trash Cleanup” w/ $1 Beer & Free Yoga Classes, Free Fries (SF)
Sunday, August 9 – 10:00 am - Ends at 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Sign up on this TogetherSF Mobilize page: https://www.mobilize.us/togethersf/event/444979/
| Manny’s
"Manny's Neighborhood Trash Cleanup" w/ $1 Beer & Free Yoga Classes, Free Fries (SF)

Tired? Sunday Funday. Wired? Sunday done-day. Make our neighborhood better, brunch with cool people (sorry not sorry, we’re biased), get deals to some fave local spots, and wrap it up before the Sunday Scaries hit with an easy hour of picking up trash around our ...Every Sunday

Inner Sunset Flea Market
Sunday, August 9 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free
| 9th and Irving
Inner Sunset Flea Market
Launched in collaboration with the Inner Sunset Park Neighbors and happening every second Sunday from April to November, this vibrant, well-loved community event transforms Irving Street (9th–11th Ave.) into a lively community space and market filled with vintage and secondhand treasures, artists and makers, community organizations, and more.  Two blocks ...
Pistahan 2026: SF’s Filipino Cultural Festival & Parade (Aug. 8-9)
Sunday, August 9 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Gardens (Esplanade)
Pistahan 2026: SF's Filipino Cultural Festival & Parade (Aug. 8-9)

The Bay Area’s biggest Filipino celebration returns to San Francisco this August with two days of culture, food, music, dance, and community at Yerba Buena Gardens. The Pistahan Parade and Festival kicks off Saturday, August 8, 2026 with the largest Filipino parade on the West ...

Bay Area Jam Fest: Free Outdoor Concert + To-Go Drinks (Thrive City)
Sunday, August 9 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Thrive City
Bay Area Jam Fest: Free Outdoor Concert + To-Go Drinks (Thrive City)
Get ready to jam and join us at Thrive City for sunshine and live music featuring the best of the Bay’s Jam Scene, enjoy drinks and bites from our Thrive City restaurants and bars. 11:15AM – 12PM: Grøwler 12:15PM – 1:30PM: Dead Set 805 2PM – 5PM: Stu Allen & Mars Hotel This ...
“Lindy in the Park” Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)
Sunday, August 9 – 11:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Weather permitting (rain cancels)
| JFK Drive Lindy Hop Spot
"Lindy in the Park" Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)

Get ready to swing in Golden Gate Park every sunny Sunday at “Lindy in the Park,” a weekly free event near the de Young Museum, when the streets of Golden Gate Park are closed to traffic and the dancers take over. This in person event resumed ...Every Sunday

$10 Moana Movie Party: Free Gift + Island Dress-Up Fun (San Leandro)
Sunday, August 9 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: Paid Tickets*
*Kids tickets include a Moana doll!
| Cinemark Bayfair 16
$10 Moana Movie Party: Free Gift + Island Dress-Up Fun (San Leandro)
Hey Bay Area families! The ocean is calling, and we’re setting sail for an island adventure your kids won’t stop talking about! Join us on Sunday, August 9th for a special Moana Live-Action Movie Party at Cinemark San Leandro. We’re taking all the stress out of ...
“Free Oakland Up” Market: Shop for Free Treasures (Every Friday-Sunday)
"Free Oakland Up" Market: Shop for Free Treasures (Every Friday-Sunday)

Free Oakland UP, a Social Practice Project by Jocelyn Meggait, is open Fridays through Sundays from 12–4 PM, offering free materials for art, collage, and junk journals such as ephemera, electronics parts, books, and household goods. Outdoor items are entirely free to take (just don’t ...Every Sunday

Golden Gate Park Band’s Symphony in the Park: Music for Kids
Sunday, August 9 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 2:45 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are welcome.
| Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)
Golden Gate Park Band's Symphony in the Park: Music for Kids

The Golden Gate Park Band presents its 144th season in Golden Gate Park’s music concourse. That’s right, this 30-piece symphony has been playing free concerts in Golden Gate Park since 1882. For 2026, the Golden Gate Park Band performs free weekly concerts most Sundays at 1 pm. ...Every Sunday

Golden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party (SF)
Sunday, August 9 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Skatin' Place
Golden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party (SF)

There is a place in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park that is heaven for Bay Area inline skaters and roller skaters who like to boogie to the funky beat on wheels. The Godfather of Skate brings his mobile DJ unit and plays groovy tunes for ...Every Sunday

Watch the 2026-27 Warriors Dance Teams Final Auditions (Thrive City)
Sunday, August 9 – 1:30 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Thrive City
Watch the 2026-27 Warriors Dance Teams Final Auditions (Thrive City)
The 2026-27 Entertainment Teams Final Auditions for the Warriors Dance Team, Blue Crew, Jr Jam Squad and the Hardwood Classics will be held on Sunday, August 9th at Thrive City at 1:30pm. The open to the public auditions is a great opportunity to see the ...
“San Francisco Mime Troupe” Live Summer Musical in the Park (2026)
Sunday, August 9 – 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are accepted | Outdoor RSVP Event! Space is limited!
| San Francisco Mime Troupe Studio
"San Francisco Mime Troupe" Live Summer Musical in the Park (2026)

The Tony Award-winning San Francisco Mime Troupe returns for its 2026 season with free and lively performances in park settings around the Bay Area. San Francisco Mime Troupe | 2026 Free political theater & music in parks around the Bay Area Various dates: July 3 ...

Monday, August 10

Free SF Comedy Show “Hayes Valley Comedy Night” at The Function (Every Monday)
Free SF Comedy Show "Hayes Valley Comedy Night" at The Function (Every Monday)

Welcome to the heart of laughter right on the edge of SF’s vibrant Hayes Valley district! Step into a world of hilarity and at the newest addition to the city’s comedy scene – a chic, upscale comedy club boasting avant-garde decor, an upstairs lounge and a roster of top-notch comedians. ...

Oakland’s Free “Town Biz” Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue)
Monday, August 10 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Food/drink for purchase
| Mesa Maguey
Oakland’s Free "Town Biz" Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue)

Get ready for TownBiz Comedy Night in Oakland’s Temescal neighborhood—a celebration of Oakland comedy and culture with a series of pop-up live shows across the Bay by HellaFunny. This HellaFunny comedy night takes place at the just-opened Mesa Maguey, an upscale agave bar and Oaxcacan restaurant that’s a perfect date-night ...Every Monday

Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)
Japanese Tea Garden's Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)

The Japanese Tea Garden provides visitors from around the world with an opportunity to experience the natural beauty, tranquility, and harmony of a Japanese-style garden in the heart of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. Originally created as a “Japanese Village” exhibit for the 1894 California ...Every Monday

Tuesday, August 11

“Poetic Tuesdays” at Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026
Tuesday, August 11 – 12:30 pm - Ends at 1:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
"Poetic Tuesdays" at Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026
Tue, Aug 11 | 12:30pm – 1:30pm Jessie Square, Yerba Buena Gardens 760 Mission St. San Francisco, CA Sharing works that delight, provoke, inspire and rouse, the Poetic Tuesdays series turns lunchtime into a sumptuous literary repast. Lighting up Jessie Square with a fabulously curated line-up of poets and ...
Oakland’s “Mezcal & Mole” Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)
Tuesday, August 11 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Food/drink for purchase
| Mesa Maguey
Oakland's "Mezcal & Mole" Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)

Get ready for the return of HellaFunny comedy night to Temescal with a series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. This HellaFunny comedy show takes place at the just-opened Mesa Maguey, an upscale agave bar and Oaxcacan restaurant that’s a perfect date-night spot with lots ...Every Tuesday

$5 Off Tix: “Hairspray” The Broadway Musical Live in SF (July 10-Sept. 12)
Tuesday, August 11 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:45 pm | Cost: $47*
*Save $5 with code FUNCHEAP
| San Francisco Playhouse
$5 Off Tix: "Hairspray" The Broadway Musical Live in SF (July 10-Sept. 12)

It’s 1962 in Baltimore, and big-hearted teen Tracy Turnblad dreams of dancing on the Corny Collins Show. When her wish comes true, Tracy becomes an overnight sensation and uses her newfound fame to challenge the show’s segregationist rules. Bursting with infectious rhythms, colorful characters, and ...

SF’s Iconic Punchline Comedy Club: Secret Guest List (Dino Archie)
SF’s Iconic Punchline Comedy Club: Secret Guest List (Dino Archie)

Get ready for an awesome night of comedy at SF’s iconic Punchline Comedy Club. And you can get on our secret guest list. Secret Guest List: Punchline Free Comedy Nights Punchline Comedy Club, 444 Battery., SF FREE with RSVP (otherwise tickets are $18/$20). – Must ...

$1 Margaritas & “Disco Taco Tuesday” at Underdogs (SoMa)
Tuesday, August 11 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No admission charge
| Underdogs Cantina
$1 Margaritas & "Disco Taco Tuesday" at Underdogs (SoMa)

Join us for a Disco Taco Tuesday at Underdogs Cantina with $1 MARGARITAS from 7:30pm – 8pm! $1 Margs & Disco Taco Tuesday at 7:30pm Underdogs Cantina, 128 King St. (Across from ballpark), SF FREE (No Cover) $1 MARGARITAS from 7:30pm – 8:00pm ...Every Tuesday

Free SF “Hayes Valley Comedy Night” at The Function (Every Tuesday)
Free SF "Hayes Valley Comedy Night" at The Function (Every Tuesday)

Welcome to the heart of laughter right on the edge of SF’s vibrant Hayes Valley district! Step into a world of hilarity and at the newest addition to the city’s comedy scene – a chic, upscale comedy club boasting avant-garde decor, an upstairs lounge and a roster of top-notch comedians. ...