Ice Skating Rinks in San Francisco & Bay Area (Winter 2026-27)
Bay Area Favorites, Things to Do
Ice Skating Rinks in San Francisco & Bay Area (Winter 2026-27)
Where to ice skate in the Bay? Here's our updated list for every outdoor and holiday ice rink in San Francisco and Bay Area
Free Parking in Golden Gate Park Ending January 1, 2027
Parks & Beaches, San Francisco, Transportation
Free Parking in Golden Gate Park Ending January 1, 2027
Paid parking officially coming in 2027 up to $4/hr on the weekends in the busiest sections of the park
How to Get the NY Times for Free (Updated for 2026/2027)
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How to Get the NY Times for Free (Updated for 2026/2027)
Avoid the paywall, how to get the online NY Times for free (legally)
San Francisco December Festivals & Street Fairs 2026
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Get Out: Events
San Francisco December Festivals & Street Fairs 2026
Discover SF's best December holiday events, including Christmas tree lightings, festive markets, light shows and New Year's Eve fireworks.
Free Museum Days in San Francisco + Bay Area (2026)
Get Out: Events, Museums / Cultural Institutions
Free Museum Days in San Francisco + Bay Area (2026)
Our guide to the best free monthly museum days in the Bay Area for 2026

Saturday, November 14, 2026

9:00 am   SF’s 2026 Epic AI MegaJam w/ Cash Prizes (Nov. 14-15)   FREE
9:00 am   Build with AI Day – Mission College – Hands on Workshops   $25*
*The event is free for Mission College students, faculty and staff and $25 for the community.
9:30 am   Christmas Boutique by Daughters of Norway   FREE
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 (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. Timed advanced tickets required
10:00 am   Techs on Decks   25 Adult*
*Educators (with ID) and Students are FREE
10:00 am   2026 “SF Tea Festival” at Ferry Building (Nov. 14-15)   $24*
*Tickets start at $24. Get Funcheap exclusive discounted tix with code FUNCHEAP ($5 off tickets)
10:00 am   Christmas Craft Fair   FREE*
*Admission is free.

Pick Date

Saturday, November 14

2026 “SF Tea Festival” at Ferry Building (Nov. 14-15)
Saturday, November 14 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: $24*
*Tickets start at $24. Get Funcheap exclusive discounted tix with code FUNCHEAP ($5 off tickets)
| San Francisco Ferry Building
2026 "SF Tea Festival" at Ferry Building (Nov. 14-15)

If you love tea, there’s probably no better event all year to attend. Explore and taste hundreds of teas from 30+ different tea makers. Vendors include established brands and local artisans. The two-day festival takes place November 14-15, 2026 Tickets start at $19 and include ...

SF VegFest 2026: Plant-Based Food + 80+ Exhibitors
Saturday, November 14 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: $18*
*Early bird $12 ends on September 14th. $18 regular price. $20 at the door
| SMC Event Center
SF VegFest 2026: Plant-Based Food + 80+ Exhibitors
Join us at San Francisco VegFest on Saturday, November 14, 2026! The San Francisco Vegan Society proudly presents San Francisco VegFest, a joyful celebration of plant-based living that inspires people to embrace a more ethical, healthy, and sustainable way of life. Now in its 27th year, SF ...
Handel’s The Power of Music (Berkeley)
Saturday, November 14 – 2:30 pm | Cost: $40*
*Tickets as low as $40. $20 tickets for Under 30s available
| First Congregational Church (Berkeley)
Handel's The Power of Music (Berkeley)

Can Music Change the Course of History?  Three centuries ago, George Frideric Handel explored a bold idea: that music can change how people think, feel, and act.  Music Director Peter Whelan and Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra & Chorale open the 2026/27 season with Handel’s The Power ...

Plan Ahead

$35 for Locally-Run Independent Internet Service (SF + Bay Area)
Sunday, November 15 – All Day | All Over the Bay Area
$35 for Locally-Run Independent Internet Service (SF + Bay Area)

Join thousands of Bay Area residents who’ve chosen Monkeybrains for fast internet, honest pricing, and friendly local support. Why choose Monkeybrains? Local Internet. Built Right. Fast Speeds | No contracts | No hidden fees RESIDENTIAL Home internet gets an upgrade. $35/MO Honest pricing Month-to-month No ...Monthly

2026 “SF Tea Festival” at Ferry Building (Nov. 14-15)
Sunday, November 15 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | San Francisco Ferry Building
2026 "SF Tea Festival" at Ferry Building (Nov. 14-15)

If you love tea, there’s probably no better event all year to attend. Explore and taste hundreds of teas from 30+ different tea makers. Vendors include established brands and local artisans. The two-day festival takes place November 14-15, 2026 Tickets start at $19 and include ...

SF’s Civic Music Free Concerts (2026)
Saturday, November 14 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP - donations are accepted
| Noe Valley Ministry
SF’s Civic Music Free Concerts (2026)

The San Francisco Civic Music Association is dedicated to offering numerous opportunities for classical music lovers and amateur musicians in the San Francisco Bay Area. Our ensembles are open to all musicians and our concerts are free and available to the public. We’d love to ...

Arab Film Fest: American Doctor with Q&A (Oakland)
Arab Film Fest: American Doctor with Q&A (Oakland)

The 30th Arab Film Festival opens on Thursday November 5th with El Sett, Marwan Hamed’s sweeping portrait of Umm Kulthum, the most iconic Arab singer of all time. The program spans 10 days, presenting over 40 films from 26 countries, over 30 directed by women, ...

“Golden Gate Comedy Night” SF’s Most Intimate Comedy Club
Saturday, November 14 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. 21+
| The Function
"Golden Gate Comedy Night" SF's Most Intimate Comedy Club

See top comics you’d normally see at Punch Line, Cobbs and SF Sketchfest up close at intimate comedy club in the heart of downtown SF. Looking for a real San Francisco comedy experience? Golden Gate Comedy Night is your go-to show – a sharp, fast-moving showcase of the Bay ...

FREE: Oakland Comedy Saturday Night @ Secret Speakeasy (7p + 9p Shows)
FREE: Oakland Comedy Saturday Night @ Secret Speakeasy (7p + 9p Shows)

Get ready for our “HellaSecret” speakeasy comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a venue and you’ll get an email with the secret location. This HellaSecret comedy show takes place in a ...

“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

Prokofiev’s “Romeo & Juliet” w/ the SF Symphony (Nov. 13–15)
Saturday, November 14 – 7:30 pm | Cost: $30*
*Tickets start at $30 - Orchestra seats start at just $69
| Davies Symphony Hall
Prokofiev’s “Romeo & Juliet” w/ the SF Symphony (Nov. 13–15)

Prokofiev’s ballet music for Romeo and Juliet is every bit as singular as the Shakespeare tragedy that inspired it: Savage and sensual, tragic and comic, it conveys all the passion of the play and loses none of its ambiguity. Debuting French conductor Marie Jacquot leads ...

“Mortified Live” Embarrassing Teen Diary Storytelling (Berkeley)
Saturday, November 14 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: $20*
*Normally $25 in advance, use promo code for $5 off tickets
| Ashkenaz
"Mortified Live" Embarrassing Teen Diary Storytelling (Berkeley)

As heard on The Mortified Podcast, & seen on Netflix’s Mortified Nation, check out Mortified – the national comedy/storytelling sensation live! Hear adults share their actual, embarrassing, & hilarious teen diaries live in front of total strangers. Check out the hilarious comedy/storytelling phenomenon that’s been ...

$5 Off: “The Confessional” SF’s Wild “Sins & Secrets” Improv Comedy Show
Saturday, November 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 ...

“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

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 ...

Free Tix: HellaSecret “Desi Comedy Night” Live in SF (7p + 9p)
Saturday, November 14 – 9:00 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP for first 100 people. $25 at door without RSVP
| Secret Location (SF)
Free Tix: HellaSecret "Desi Comedy Night" Live in SF (7p + 9p)

It’s the return of San Francisco’s only weekly HellaDesi Comedy Night with HellaFunny and Funcheap at a HellaSecret comedy venue with easy access to BART. See a showcase of some of the Bay Area’s top comedians of Indian, Pakistani, Sri Lankan, Bangladeshi, Afghan, and South Asian descent ...Every Saturday

$5 Off: “Your Fucked Up Relationship” Live in SF (Every Friday & Saturday)
Saturday, November 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’s 2026 Epic AI MegaJam w/ Cash Prizes (Nov. 14-15)
Saturday, November 14 – 9:00 am - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Digital Jungle SF
SF's 2026 Epic AI MegaJam w/ Cash Prizes (Nov. 14-15)
Join the 2026 Epic AI MegaJam in person in San Francisco. Build a playable game in Unreal Engine or UEFN with up to four teammates Spend the final weekend of the 2026 Epic AI MegaJam building in person at Digital Jungle in San Francisco, November 14–15. ...
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 (Every Saturday)
Free "Legion of Honor" Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)

 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

Coraline’s Whimsi-Goth Fest: 70+ Vendors & DJs (Oakland)
Saturday, November 14 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE
Coraline's Whimsi-Goth Fest: 70+ Vendors & DJs (Oakland)
Coraline’s Whimsi-Goth Fest is a free Oakland vintage and makers market with more than 70 vendors selling Coraline-inspired goods, whimsical oddities, gothic treasures, vintage items, jewelry, art, tarot, tattoos, and other collectibles. The all-ages, pet-friendly event also includes a photo booth and DJs. Original Event Description: _for ...
“City Gurlz” Group Hike: Discover Glen Canyon Park’s Hidden Rock Formations
Saturday, November 14 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP requested
| Glen Park Rec Center
"City Gurlz" Group Hike: Discover Glen Canyon Park's Hidden Rock Formations
City Gurlz Hike hosts its final hike of the season at Glen Canyon Park, meeting at Glen Park Rec Center. The urban canyon features rock formations and Islais Creek, one of San Francisco’s few remaining free-flowing creeks. Attendees are asked to bring water, a snack, ...
“The Big Open” 100+ Sausalito Artists Open Studios (Nov. 13-15)
Saturday, November 14 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission, RSVP is appreciated.
| ICB (Industrial Center Building)
"The Big Open" 100+ Sausalito Artists Open Studios (Nov. 13-15)
This November, ICB ART will open the doors to its iconic Sausalito art studios for The Big Open, its largest open studio event of the year. A once-a-year celebration that has become a destination for art lovers and collectors, The Big Open draws visitors from ...
MoAD: Museum of the African Diaspora Free Museum Day (SF)
Saturday, November 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

District 4 Sunset Family Summit
Saturday, November 14 – 11:00 am - Ends at 1:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free food and childcare.
| Sunset Recreation Center
District 4 Sunset Family Summit
This is Your City. This is Your Voice. This is Your Future. Share your story about growing up and raising your family in San Francisco. Every family has a story. Every voice matters. Please share yours. Join us for the District 4 Sunset Family Summit! The This Is ...
SF’s Renegade Craft Holiday 2026 Fair w/ 250+ Makers at Fort Mason (Nov. 14-15)
Saturday, November 14 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Technically free, but suggested $5 entry fee payable onsite via QR code. The contribution supports Renegade Craft's programming.
| Fort Mason Center Festival Pavilion
SF's Renegade Craft Holiday 2026 Fair w/ 250+ Makers at Fort Mason (Nov. 14-15)

Renegade Craft’s Winter 2026 fair brings more than 250 curated small creative businesses to the Fort Mason Center Festival Pavilion for a weekend of holiday shopping. Vendors will offer goods including ceramics, outerwear, snacks, and knit hats. The fair is indoors with outdoor food trucks ...

SF’s Winter “Renegade Craft Fair” at Fort Mason (Nov. 14-15)
SF's Winter "Renegade Craft Fair" at Fort Mason (Nov. 14-15)

Renegade San Francisco Winter Craft Fair 2026 returns to Fort Mason Center Festival Pavilion on November 14 + 15, 2026, for a weekend of holiday shopping featuring 250+ curated artists and independent small businesses. Browse handmade gifts and creative finds, including ceramics, apparel, jewelry, home ...

Building 12 Open House at Pier 70
Saturday, November 14 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Admission: FREE! All ages welcome. No RSVP required
| Building 12 at Pier 70
Building 12 Open House at Pier 70
Join us from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM for the Building 12 Open House at Pier 70. No RSVP is necessary—simply drop in anytime during the afternoon. Originally constructed in 1941 as the structural fabrication shop at the heart of Bethlehem Steel’s WWII-era “Destroyer Alley,” Building ...
The San Francisco Underground Short Film Festival 2026
Saturday, November 14 – 2:15 pm - Ends at 12:30 am | Cost: $20*
*$20/ per film program; $70 for a festival pass
| 4 Star Theater
The San Francisco Underground Short Film Festival 2026
The San Francisco Underground Short Film Festival returns to the Bay Area to celebrate locally-made cinematic mayhem!The San Francisco Underground Short Film Festival exists to celebrate local, independent filmmaking. We proudly champion the overlooked and underrated, the avant-garde and the alternative, the outrageous, the oddball, ...
Free Wonderland Art Opening w/ 100 Local Artists (SF)
Saturday, November 14 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Sliding scale donations encouraged ($10-30).
| The Drawing Room
Free Wonderland Art Opening w/ 100 Local Artists (SF)
We figure that everyone could use a little wonder, beauty and magic in our lives right now. So The Drawing Room is thrilled to announce WONDERLAND: a light, airy, weird and wonderful exhibition! Join us Saturday, November 14th to celebrate the opening night of WONDERLAND. This ...
“The Bay Made Me” Art Show w/ Rappin 4-Tay + Tattoo Specials (Hayward)
Saturday, November 14 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Simms Ink Tattoo Shop
"The Bay Made Me" Art Show w/ Rappin 4-Tay + Tattoo Specials (Hayward)
The Bay Made Me: Playaz Club Edition is a one-night art show at Simms Ink Tattoo Shop in Hayward featuring artwork by Rappin 4-Tay, Big Lou, and 4-Tay’s wife. The event includes a DJ set by Ground Up Production Cast, food trucks, vendors, tattoo specials, ...
40+ Global Animated Shorts Made in 7 Days at Madrone Art Bar (SF)
Saturday, November 14 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP required
| Madrone Art Bar
40+ Global Animated Shorts Made in 7 Days at Madrone Art Bar (SF)
Come join us for a showcase of over 40 charming, magical, and possibly even peculiar animated shorts by artists from across the globe. 5-7pm Within the FRAME is an annual animation challenge where selected independent artists and teams are tasked with creating a short film in just 7 ...