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
San Francisco November Festivals & Street Fairs (2026)
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Get Out: Events
San Francisco November Festivals & Street Fairs (2026)
Here's a round-up of November's best events including Dia de los Muertos, Free National Parks Day & more
Diwali 2026: Festival of Lights Celebrations Around the Bay Area
Celebrations, Fairs & Festivals, Holidays
Diwali 2026: Festival of Lights Celebrations Around the Bay Area
Celebrate the Festival of Lights with free festivals, Bollywood dancing, Indian food, cultural performances & more.
SF's Holiday Ice Skating Rink at Union Square is Back (2026-27)
Bay Area Favorites, Outdoorsy, San Francisco
SF's Holiday Ice Skating Rink at Union Square is Back (2026-27)
Skate 'round Union Square November 4, 2026, through January 18, 2027

Monday, November 9

Oakland’s Free “Town Biz” Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue)
Monday, November 9 – 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

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. ...

Veteran’s Day Freebie: Free Dental Screenings w/ X-Rays for Veterans (SF)
Monday, November 9 – 10:00 am - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| University of the Pacific School of Dentistry
Veteran's Day Freebie: Free Dental Screenings w/ X-Rays for Veterans (SF)
Give Veterans A Smile is free of charge for veterans and active-duty members of the United States’ armed forces • Free screenings, including dental X-rays; teeth, gum and tissue checks; blood pressure and glucose testing; and oral cancer screenings • Get your questions answered by University of ...

Plan Ahead

$5 Off: “The Ritual” Comedy Show in The Mission (SF)
Friday, November 13 – 10:15 pm - Ends at 11:15 pm | Endgames Improv Theater & Bar (SF)
$5 Off: “The Ritual” Comedy Show in The Mission (SF)

Once a week, in the late hours of what used to be “not considered late,” a group of degenerates and misfits gather to perform a seance unlike anything seen before. So comically evil that you may get sick to your stomach. The Ritual will be ...Every Friday

Handel’s The Power of Music (SF)
Friday, November 13 – 7:30 pm | Herbst Theatre
Handel's The Power of Music (SF)

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 ...

Tuesday, November 10

$5 Off Tix: San Francisco Playhouse’s “Peter Pan Goes Wrong” (Sept. 26-Nov. 28)
Tuesday, November 10 – 7:00 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 ...

Oakland’s “Mezcal & Mole” Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)
Tuesday, November 10 – 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

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. ...

$1 Margaritas & “Disco Taco Tuesday” at Underdogs (SoMa)
Tuesday, November 10 – 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

San Francisco Botanical Garden’s Free Day (2nd Tuesdays)
San Francisco Botanical Garden's Free Day (2nd Tuesdays)

The San Francisco Botanical Garden is one of the most diverse gardens in the world. A unique urban oasis, the garden is a living museum within Golden Gate Park, offering 55 acres of both landscaped gardens and open spaces, and showcasing over 9,000 different kinds ...Monthly

Free UCSF Veterans Career Expo in SF’s Mission Bay (Open to All Job Seekers, Not Just Veterans)
Tuesday, November 10 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free
| Mission Bay Conference Center
Free UCSF Veterans Career Expo in SF's Mission Bay (Open to All Job Seekers, Not Just Veterans)
Join us for UCSF’s 12th Annual Veterans Career Expo, an event bringing job seekers together with representatives from departments across UCSF. ​While this event highlights and supports veterans transitioning into new careers, you do not need to be a veteran to attend—all job seekers are welcome. ​Meet ...
$6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose
Tuesday, November 10 – 8:30 pm - Ends at 11:59 pm | Cost: $6*
*$6 for adults on Tuesday nights. Kids are $2
| Solano 2 Drive In
$6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose

One of the most socially-distant ways to have fun, The West Wind Drive-In theaters in both San Jose and Concord are open for good old-fashioned drive-in movie fun. West Wind Drive In Locations Solano Drive-In – 1611 Solano Way, Concord Capitol Drive-In – 3630 Hillcap ...Every Tuesday

Wednesday, November 11

$1 Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina (SoMa)
Wednesday, November 11 – 4:30 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No admission charge. Wings are $1 each.
| Underdogs Cantina
$1 Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina (SoMa)

Join us for Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina with $1 Wings from 4:30pm – Close! $1 Wing Wednesdays | 4:30pm to Close Underdogs Cantina, 128 King St. (Across from ballpark), SF FREE (No Cover) $1 WINGS from 4:30pm – Close Happy Hour from ...Every Wednesday

FREE Comedy Night (Every Wednesday) at The Function (SF)
FREE Comedy Night (Every Wednesday) at The Function (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 (SF Comedy Kings: An Old School Blowout)
SF’s Iconic Punchline Comedy Club: Secret Guest List (SF Comedy Kings: An Old School Blowout)

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 ...

Handel’s The Power of Music (Stanford)
Wednesday, November 11 – 7:30 pm | Cost: $40*
*Tickets as low as $40. $20 tickets for Under 30s available
| Bing Concert Hall
Handel's The Power of Music (Stanford)

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 ...

Arab Film Fest: Chronicle of a Disappearance (SF)
Arab Film Fest: Chronicle of a Disappearance (SF)

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, ...

Free National Parks Day: Muir Woods + Yosemite for Veterans Day 2026
Free National Parks Day: Muir Woods + Yosemite for Veterans Day 2026

Sometimes you’ve just got to get away from it all and clear your head with the peace and serenity of a national park. On certain “fee-free” days throughout the year, enjoy free entry to all national parks and monuments, including Muir Woods and Yosemite National Park, and ...

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 Wednesday

Thursday, November 12

Flight Club: Adult Flight Night for Ages 18+ at “House of Air” Trampoline Park (SF)
Thursday, November 12 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: $20*
*Pricing is Per Hour, House of Air Grip Socks are required to jump.
| House of Air
Flight Club: Adult Flight Night for Ages 18+ at "House of Air" Trampoline Park (SF)

Take full advantage of our 70+ trampolines — without the worry of running into (or launching) a 9 year old! Flight Club is House of Air’s exclusive 18+ takeover where the only thing flying through the air is you. Flight Club: Adult Flight NightWednesday & ...Every Thursday

Oakland’s Free POC Comedy Night (Temescal)
Thursday, November 12 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| Mesa Maguey
Oakland's Free POC Comedy Night (Temescal)

Diversity takes center stage at HellaFunny’s brand new “People of Color” Comedy Night in Oakland Welcome to Oakland’s newest comedy night, spotlighting the vibrant humor of People of Color! RSVP for Free Tickets Prepare for an evening of laughter as HellaFunny showcases handpicked talent that normally ...Every Thursday

Free HellaFunny Thursday Comedy Night (Downtown SF)
Free HellaFunny Thursday Comedy Night (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. ...

Crazy Karaoke: SF’s Wild New Thursday Night Party + $3 Shots (SF)
Thursday, November 12 – 9:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. - 21+
| The Function
Crazy Karaoke: SF's Wild New Thursday Night Party + $3 Shots (SF)

Sing all night. 1000+ songs. Crazy Hour $3 shots every hour! 🎤 CRAZY KARAOKE THURSDAYS AT THE FUNCTION Thursdays | 9PM until close Grab the mic and sing your heart out at San Francisco’s newest karaoke night. Free with RSVP – 21+ Whether you’re a ...Every Thursday

Performance: Kim Shuck’s Poem Jam Celebrates Janice Gould’s This Music
Thursday, November 12 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:15 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Public Library, Main Library, Latino Room (lower level)
Performance: Kim Shuck's Poem Jam Celebrates Janice Gould’s This Music
San Francisco Poet Laureate emerita Kim Shuck and special guests celebrate This Music, a memoir in prose poems by the late Native poet and essayist Janice Gould at SFPL’s Monthly poetry reading.
SF State’s Free Public Rooftop Stargazing Nights w/ Huge Telescope (Nov. 2026)
Thursday, November 12 – 6:30 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Events are weather-dependent. Check the observatory's stories or follow its updates for confirmation each night.
| San Francisco State University Observatory
SF State's Free Public Rooftop Stargazing Nights w/ Huge Telescope (Nov. 2026)

San Francisco State University Observatory hosts a free public open night with family-friendly astronomy talks, updates on astronomy research, and rooftop telescope observing. Programming is offered in English and Spanish, weather permitting. Located at SFSU Thornton Hall top floor Upcoming Weekly Schedule Through Dec. 4, ...

29th Anniversary San Francisco Transgender Film Festival (Nov. 12-14)
Thursday, November 12 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: $6.28*
*Sliding scale tickets for screenings start at $5 (plus $1.28 fee)
| Roxie Theater
29th Anniversary San Francisco Transgender Film Festival (Nov. 12-14)
November 12-14, screenings at 7pm-8pm and 9pm-10pm each night\ Sliding scale tickets for screenings start at $5 (plus $1.28 fee) The San Francisco Transgender Film Festival (SFTFF) celebrates 29 years of innovative, experimental, and outside-the-box films by transgender and gender-nonconforming filmmakers. Spanning 12-days from November 12-22 and comprised ...
Free “Arab Film Festival” Outdoor Movie Night at The Proxy (Hayes Valley)
Thursday, November 12 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP is required
| Proxy SF
Free "Arab Film Festival" Outdoor Movie Night at The Proxy (Hayes Valley)
An Evening of Love and Laughter: Arab Cinema Under the Stars A FREE Outdoor Screening at The PROXY, Hayes Valley Neighborhood, San Francisco For the first time ever, the Arab Film Festival celebrates its 30 year anniversary by taking cinema outdoors! Join us under the stars for ...

Friday, November 13

Bhangra & Beats Night Market (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026)
Friday, November 13 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
Bhangra & Beats Night Market (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026)
Fri, Nov 13 |4:00pm – 9:00pm Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens Mission St. between 3rd & 4th Sts. San Francisco, CA San Francisco’s biggest South Asian celebration is back, and for the first time ever, it lands at Yerba Buena Gardens, one of downtown’s most iconic arts and cultural destinations. On ...
SF’s Free Holiday “Performing Arts Showcase” Under 1200+ LED Lights (Civic Center)
Friday, November 13 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Fulton Plaza
SF's Free Holiday "Performing Arts Showcase" Under 1200+ LED Lights (Civic Center)
On Friday, November 13, from 5–8 pm, Fulton Plaza will come alive beneath the dazzling SPECTRA lights for the holiday season’s Performing Arts Showcase, a celebration bringing together some of downtown’s most exciting performing arts organizations for one unforgettable evening. Guests will be treated to a ...
“Rush Hour Comedy Night” w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)
Friday, November 13 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
| The Function
"Rush Hour Comedy Night" w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)

Welcome to ‘Rush Hour Comedy Night’ where laughter knows no bounds and cultural collisions are the name of the game. Join our dynamic duo of black and Asian comedians as they embark on a whirlwind adventure through the streets of humor, weaving together their diverse backgrounds and ...Every Friday

SF’s HellaSecret “Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Showcase (7p + 9p)
SF’s HellaSecret “Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Showcase (7p + 9p)

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 a secret location – a two-floor comedy club near ...Every Friday

“Golden Gate Comedy Night” SF’s Most Intimate Comedy Club
Friday, November 13 – 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 ...