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Iconic Haight & Ashbury Corner Could Get a New Music Hub From KEXP
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Iconic Haight & Ashbury Corner Could Get a New Music Hub From KEXP
Seattle's KEXP wants to bring live music, radio, classes and a rooftop venue to the historic Doolan-Larson House
Free Rooftop Stargazing Nights w/ Huge Telescopes in San Francisco (Fall 2026)
Fall, Get Out: Events
Free Rooftop Stargazing Nights w/ Huge Telescopes in San Francisco (Fall 2026)
When skies are clear, peer through SF State's huge rooftop telescope with expert guides on Wed/Thu/Fri through Dec. 4
Downtown SF Is Getting a New Pro Women's Sports Team in 2027
Brand New, Downtown San Francisco, Support the Bay
Downtown SF Is Getting a New Pro Women's Sports Team in 2027
Bill Graham Civic will become home to SF’s new professional women’s volleyball team "The Signal" in January
2026 Hardly Strictly Bluegrass in Golden Gate Park: Full Schedule, Maps, FAQ (Oct. 2-4)
Brand New, Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Only in San Francisco, Parks & Beaches
2026 Hardly Strictly Bluegrass in Golden Gate Park: Full Schedule, Maps, FAQ (Oct. 2-4)
71 bands, 6 stages, 3 days and 100% free. SF's favorite FREE festival in Golden Gate Park returns for 2026
Mexican Navy 297-Foot "Tall Ship" Visits SF & Sails Under Golden Gate Bridge
Celebrations, Downtown San Francisco
Mexican Navy 297-Foot "Tall Ship" Visits SF & Sails Under Golden Gate Bridge
After sailing under Golden Gate Bridge on Wednesday, there are four days of free ship tours Sept. 23-26
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Upcoming Fun and Cheap Events


Saturday, September 26, 2026

8:00 am   Walk SF’s “Laziest Marathon” w/ Parks, Coffee Stops + Scenic Vistas   FREE
8:30 am   Get Up, Get Out: Black Men’s Health Symposium (Bayview YMCA)   FREE
8:30 am   SF’s “Get Up, Get Out” Black Men’s Health Symposium (Bayview)   FREE
9:00 am   Kelseyville Pear Festival 2026   FREE*
*Free all day
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   SF World Naked Bike Ride Autumn Equinox/FolsomSF (Fall 2026)   FREE*
*A set of Wheels & A Big Smile are the ONLY VIP Ticket You need!
10:00 am   “Corgi Con” Bay Area 2026 at Alameda County Fairgrounds   $13*
*$13.44+ | Kids 6 & under FREE | Parking $15

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Saturday, September 26

Maker Faire Bay Area 2026 (Sept. 25-27)
Saturday, September 26 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: $45*
*Please use promo code FUNCHEAPSF for an additional savings and 30% off door prices
 | Historic Mare Island Naval Shipyard
Maker Faire Bay Area 2026 (Sept. 25-27)

Maker Faire Bay Area 20th Anniversary: Save 30% with Funcheap Maker Faire Bay Area returns to Mare Island for its 20th anniversary, bringing together a massive weekend of invention, creativity, hands-on making, art, technology and wonderfully weird things you won’t see anywhere else. Known as ...

“Golden Gate Comedy Night” SF’s Most Intimate Comedy Club
Saturday, September 26 – 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)
Saturday, September 26 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Limited free tickets with code FUNCHEAP (donations appreciated). Otherwise use code FUNCHEAP5 for $5 off early bird and general admission tickets
 | Secret Location (Oakland)
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 ...

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Workout Wednesdays at SF’s Union Square (Sept. 23-Oct. 14)
Wednesday, September 30 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 6:30 pm | Union Square Park
Workout Wednesdays at SF's Union Square (Sept. 23-Oct. 14)

Get ready to move, groove, and feel amazing at this free outdoor fitness class led by Rae Studios! Break a sweat and meet a new community at this rotating class. Workout Wednesdays , September 23 – October 14, 2026 | 5:30p – 6:30p Union ...Every Wednesday

Free First Thursdays at SF’s Museum of Craft and Design
Thursday, October 1 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Museum of Craft and Design
Free First Thursdays at SF's Museum of Craft and Design

There’s no better time to visit the Museum of Craft and Design than on their Free First Thursdays. Committed to making art, craft, and design accessible to everyone, the Museum of Craft and Design is free on the first Thursday of every month. Museum of ...Monthly

“Crazy Funny Asians” Free Comedy Showcase (SF)
Saturday, September 26 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated. Otherwise, $25 door tickets also available
 | The Function
"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

$5 Off: “The Confessional” SF’s Wild “Sins & Secrets” Improv Comedy Show
Saturday, September 26 – 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 ...

$5 Off Tix: San Francisco Playhouse’s “Peter Pan Goes Wrong” (Sept. 26-Nov. 28)
Saturday, September 26 – 8:00 pm | Cost: $55*
*Tickets start at $55; $5 off with code FUNCHEAP
 | San Francisco Playhouse
$5 Off Tix: San Francisco Playhouse’s “Peter Pan Goes Wrong” (Sept. 26-Nov. 28)

By Henry Lewis, Henry Shields & Jonathan Sayer The Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society is back, and this time they’re taking on Peter Pan. Save $5 off tickets with code FUNCHEAP. It’s their most ambitious production yet, complete with flying rigs, sword fights, and a very ...

Stand-Up Comedy Night Inside a Skateshop (SF)
Saturday, September 26 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 9:15 pm | Cost: $14.64*
*$12 tickets + $2.64 ticket fee
 | Midnitetheories Skateshop
Stand-Up Comedy Night Inside a Skateshop (SF)
Don’t miss this unique stand-up comedy show in a skater-owned skateshop, Midnite Theories. No drink minimum. Each show features a rotating lineup of seasoned and new Bay Area comedians! Midnite Comedy Saturday, September 26, 2026 | 8p to 9:15p 1215 Polk St. (btwn Sutter and Fern), SF Get Tickets ...
“Puff Puff Laugh” SF’s Cannabis Lounge Comedy Show (Moe Greens)
Saturday, September 26 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP (21+ with Valid ID) - One item minimum purchase per person required, but pre-rolls start at just $7
 | 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

Free Tix: HellaSecret “Desi Comedy Night” Live in SF (7p + 9p)
Saturday, September 26 – 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

SF Neo-Futurists “The Infinite Wrench” (30 Plays in 60 Minutes, every Fri & Sat)
Saturday, September 26 – 9:00 pm | Cost: $18.60*
*$13 + roll of a die at the door, OR $16 online. Group discounts—bring friends!
 | 447 Minna St.
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 ...

$5 Off: “Your Fucked Up Relationship” Live in SF (Every Friday & Saturday)
Saturday, September 26 – 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 ...

Walk SF’s “Laziest Marathon” w/ Parks, Coffee Stops + Scenic Vistas
Saturday, September 26 – 8:00 am - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Starting Location: Ocean Beach Cafe
Walk SF's "Laziest Marathon" w/ Parks, Coffee Stops + Scenic Vistas
Come walk SF’s laziest marathon with Westsider SF! Our goal is to walk 26.2 miles in one day in the laziest way possible — coffee breaks, scenic parks, and iconic vistas will abound. Push yourself and join us for the whole marathon, or use the map ...
SF’s “Get Up, Get Out” Black Men’s Health Symposium (Bayview)
Saturday, September 26 – 8:30 am - Ends at 2:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Bayview YMCA
SF's "Get Up, Get Out" Black Men’s Health Symposium (Bayview)
Join us for an exciting event focused on health and wellness for Black men! We’ll have: Insightful health education presentations for all ages. Organizations offering health and wellness resources. Two thrilling 3-on-3 basketball tournaments, one for youth and one for adults. Breakfast, lunch, trophies, medals, & swag bags Register here!
Get Up, Get Out: Black Men’s Health Symposium (Bayview YMCA)
Saturday, September 26 – 8:30 am - Ends at 3:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Bayview YMCA
Get Up, Get Out: Black Men’s Health Symposium (Bayview YMCA)
Join us for an exciting event focused on health and wellness for Black men! We’ll have: Insightful health education presentations for all ages. Organizations offering health and wellness resources. Two thrilling 3-on-3 basketball tournaments, one for youth and one for adults. Breakfast, lunch, trophies, medals, & swag bags
Kelseyville Pear Festival 2026
Saturday, September 26 – 9:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free all day
 | Main Street, Kelseyvile, CA 95451
Kelseyville Pear Festival 2026
The Kelseyville Pear Festival is a vibrant, family-focused celebration that honors the rich agricultural heritage of Kelseyville and the Big Valley region. Held annually on the last Saturday in September, this single-day event transforms downtown Main Street into a bustling “Pear Town” packed with over ...
Free “Legion of Honor” Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)
Saturday, September 26 – 9:30 am - Ends at 5:15 pm | Cost: 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
 | Legion of Honor
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

Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)
Saturday, September 26 – 9:30 am - Ends at 5:15 pm | Cost: 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.
 | de Young Museum
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

Alcatraz City Cruises’ 2026 Free “Community Day by the Bay” Festival (Pier 33)
Saturday, September 26 – 10:00 am - Ends at 2:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free Community Day at Pier 33 — no ticket or RSVP required. Does not include boat trip or visit to Alcatraz. Event is at Pier 33
 | Pier 33, Alcatraz Landing
Alcatraz City Cruises’ 2026 Free “Community Day by the Bay” Festival (Pier 33)
Celebrating 20 Years at Alcatraz Join Alcatraz City Cruises for a free, family-friendly celebration by the Bay as we mark 20 years of partnership with the National Park Service. What’s Happening Free face painting for kids Live DJ music all day Decorate your own 20th Anniversary tote bag Roaming Photobooth Passport Stamp ...
SF World Naked Bike Ride Autumn Equinox/FolsomSF (Fall 2026)
Saturday, September 26 – 10:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*A set of Wheels & A Big Smile are the ONLY VIP Ticket You need!
 | Rincon Park
SF World Naked Bike Ride Autumn Equinox/FolsomSF (Fall 2026)
The 2026 Calendar of Sunny Seasonal San Francisco World Naked Bike Rides presents the funnest opportunity to ProTest to Save Our Planet — in #ThePureSuitOfHappiness ( pr #BareAsYouDare ). As the San Francisco Chronicle “covered” us in 2024 & noted: “Nudism is Freedom!” . All are welcome to ...
“Corgi Con” Bay Area 2026 at Alameda County Fairgrounds
Saturday, September 26 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: $13*
*$13.44+ | Kids 6 & under FREE | Parking $15
 | Alameda County Fairgrounds (Pleasanton Ave.)
"Corgi Con" Bay Area 2026 at Alameda County Fairgrounds
Get ready for a day of stubby legs, fluffy butts, and serious Corgi competition at Corgi Con, the annual celebration of all things Corgi. Bring your Corgi, your “incorgnito” pup, or just yourself to watch the fluff-filled festivities. The day’s highlights include Mickey’s Derby, home of ...
Maker Faire Bay Area 2026 (Sept. 25-27)
Saturday, September 26 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: $45*
*Tickets start at $45 | Get 25% Off Tickets with code BAS
 | Historic Mare Island Naval Shipyard
Maker Faire Bay Area 2026 (Sept. 25-27)

The 20th anniversary of MAKER FAIRE. A weekend packed with wonder and whimsy! We are bringing together the best of the best from legendary makers who have been with us since the beginning to the newest innovators who are shaping the future. Maker Faire celebrates ...

Mexican Navy 297-Foot “Tall Ship” Rare Visit to SF + Free Tours (Sept. 23-26)
Saturday, September 26 – 10:00 am - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free tours available to public Sept. 23-26 at Pier 15-17 subject to availablity
 | Pier 15-17 (San Francisco)
Mexican Navy 297-Foot "Tall Ship" Rare Visit to SF + Free Tours (Sept. 23-26)

If you’ve ever wanted to see a tall ship sail into San Francisco Bay, set an alarm for Wednesday, September 23, 2026. The Mexican Navy’s Cuauhtémoc, with its towering masts and web of rigging, is expected to pass beneath the Golden Gate Bridge around 8:45 ...

Trinity Alley $5 Book Fair (SF)
Saturday, September 26 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | 34 Trinity Place
Trinity Alley $5 Book Fair (SF)
Announcing the final $5 Book Fair of the year: Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 25th and 26th. 10am-5pm. 34 Trinity Place, San Francisco, CA, 94104. (Bush at Montgomery)   A Great Source for Used Books 1000’s of books from Bay Area bookstores + booksellers.  New remainder, vintage, and rare books. All books (and ...
The Mrs. Roper Castro Bar Crawl (SF)
Saturday, September 26 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free
 | The Midnight Sun
The Mrs. Roper Castro Bar Crawl (SF)
Roper’s Castro Bar Crawl — Come & Knock on Our Door! Grab your brightest caftan, biggest wig, chunkiest jewelry, and most fabulous Helen Roper attitude and join us for an afternoon of laughs, cocktails, friendship, and Castro bar-hopping! On Saturday, September 26, we’re bringing the colorful world ...
September Arts & Culture Fest w/ Live Mural Painting (Downtown San Mateo)
Saturday, September 26 – 11:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Downtown San Mateo
September Arts & Culture Fest w/ Live Mural Painting (Downtown San Mateo)
Join us in the heart of Downtown San Mateo for a fun day-long celebration of art, music, dance, poetry, food, and culture! From live bands and dazzling cultural performances to interactive kids’ activities, LIVE mural painting competitions, artists selling original handcrafted artworks, and poetry open ...
Family Science Day: NASA Talk + Stargazing (San Mateo)
Saturday, September 26 – 11:00 am - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No advance registration is required.
 | College of San Mateo
Family Science Day: NASA Talk + Stargazing (San Mateo)
College of San Mateo hosts its annual Family Science Day with hands-on science workshops, free hourly planetarium shows, Makerspace activities, a firefighter demonstration, and a keynote by NASA staff scientist Dr. Brian Day on lunar activity. The free all-ages event concludes with a reception, rooftop ...
Off the Grid 2026 Treasure Island w/ Free Kites + Free Ferry Rides (Fall 2026)
Saturday, September 26 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | 695 Avenue of the Palms
Off the Grid 2026 Treasure Island w/ Free Kites + Free Ferry Rides (Fall 2026)

through October 17 from 11 AM to 4 PM, Off the Grid returns to Treasure Island, bringing food trucks, music, and family-friendly activities to Cityside Park in San Francisco’s newest waterfront neighborhood. The spring series includes free kite flying, face painting, and plenty ...Every Saturday

Hands-On Family Science Day: Stargazing & Planetarium Shows (San Mateo)
Saturday, September 26 – 11:00 am - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No advance registration is required.
 | College of San Mateo
Hands-On Family Science Day: Stargazing & Planetarium Shows (San Mateo)
College of San Mateo’s annual Family Science Day offers hands-on science activities for all ages, including maker projects, walk-in STEM workshops, hourly planetarium shows, solar-telescope viewing, and a firefighter demonstration. The evening program includes NASA scientist Dr. Brian Day’s keynote on lunar activity, followed by ...
5th Annual Art & Lit Fest (Serramonte Center)
Saturday, September 26 – 11:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Serramonte Center
5th Annual Art & Lit Fest (Serramonte Center)
Join us for the 5th Annual Art & Lit Fest, hosted by Daly City Public Library Associates and Serramonte Center and emceed by Freska from 96.5KOIT and 102.9KBLX and DJ Ajax from Ultra Entertainment! This free event will showcase local artists and encourage the cultural rise ...
San Bruno Mountain Celebration & 1st Ever “Meet the Mountain” Fair (Brisbane)
Saturday, September 26 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free Entry! RSVP online to help us estimate attendance.
 | Mission Blue Center
San Bruno Mountain Celebration & 1st Ever "Meet the Mountain" Fair (Brisbane)
On Saturday, September 26th, San Bruno Mountain Watch is excited to welcome you to the first “Meet the Mountain Fair” at the Mission Blue Center in Brisbane between 11am and 5pm! This free community gathering will be a celebration of San Bruno Mountain, with opportunities for ...
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