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
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.
SF Chinatown's Portsmouth Square Is Getting a Major Makeover
Bay Area Updates, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco
SF Chinatown's Portsmouth Square Is Getting a Major Makeover
Construction is expected to begin summer 2026 and wrap up in fall 2028.

Monday, February 16, 2026

7:00 am   Free National Parks Day: Muir Woods + Yosemite for Presidents’ Day 2026   FREE*
*The entrance fee waiver for fee-free days does not cover amenity or user fees for activities such as camping, boat launches, transportation, or special tours. Although the entrance fee is waved, paid parking/shuttle reservations required for Muir Woods even on free days.
7:30 am   SF’s Magnificent “Peak” Magnolia Bloom (President’s Day)   FREE*
*Free for San Francisco residents w/ vaild ID. Free for all from 7:30-9am daily. Otherwise, $15 for Non-residents | Discounts for Seniors, Families & Children
9:30 am   11 Free SF Guided Walking Tours for Presidents’ Day 2026   FREE*
*Tours are free, but tips are appreciated for the tour guides
10:00 am   2026 White Elephant Sale in 90,000+ Sq Ft. Warehouse (Jan. 25 – Feb. 21)   $7
2:00 pm   Intimate Musical Premiere: Spirals & Dirt w/ Tango + Shakespeare (SF)   FREE*
*Free- Need a ticket for the live and streaming shows; Pay what you can!
4:00 pm   Free Toon Talk w/ Rupert Kinnard: 50 Years of Comics (SF)   FREE
6:00 pm   SF’s Snowboard & Ski Trick Workshop w/ Pro Coaches & Trampolines (House of Air)   $40*
*Booking in advanced is recommended
6:00 pm   SF Arcade Bar “Emporium” 8 Free Game Tokens for “Industry Night” (Every Monday)   FREE*
*8 free game tokens if you are part of the "industry"

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Monday, February 16

Monday Night Free Comedy Show at SF’s Newest Comedy Club (The Function)
Monday Night Free Comedy Show at SF's Newest Comedy Club (The Function)

San Francisco’s newest comedy club & cocktail lounge brings comedy and nightlife back to Market Street. Co-owned by comedian Stroy Moyd. Be among the first to check out THE FUNCTION – San Francisco’s brand new full-time comedy club bringing back stand-up comedy and nightlife to ...Every Monday

FREE Oakland 3-Day Weekend Comedy Fest 2026 (Feb. 15-16)
Monday, February 16 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP.
| Mesa Maguey
FREE Oakland 3-Day Weekend Comedy Fest 2026 (Feb. 15-16)

Stand-up comedy all holiday weekend Sunday and Monday showcases in Temescal. First 40 RSVPs free. Presidents Weekend Comedy Fest – Oakland 2026 It’s a three-day weekend, Oakland. Let’s use it properly. RSVP for Free Tickets We’re keeping the party going with special Sunday and Monday night ...

Oakland’s Free “Town Biz” Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue)
Monday, February 16 – 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 National Parks Day: Muir Woods + Yosemite for Presidents’ Day 2026
Free National Parks Day: Muir Woods + Yosemite for Presidents' 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 ...

SF’s Magnificent “Peak” Magnolia Bloom (President’s Day)
SF’s Magnificent "Peak" Magnolia Bloom (President's Day)

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 ...

11 Free SF Guided Walking Tours for Presidents’ Day 2026
Monday, February 16 – 9:30 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Tours are free, but tips are appreciated for the tour guides
| All Over San Francisco
11 Free SF Guided Walking Tours for Presidents' Day 2026

Got a long weekend? Take a guided walk around San Francisco and learn something new about the city you love over Valentine’s Day and Presidents’ Day Weekend. 2026 President’s Day Weekend Walking Tours February 13-16, 2026 All Over San Francisco FREE, but donations are greatly ...

2026 White Elephant Sale in 90,000+ Sq Ft. Warehouse (Jan. 25 – Feb. 21)
Monday, February 16 – 10:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: $7 | White Elephant Sale Warehouse
2026 White Elephant Sale in 90,000+ Sq Ft. Warehouse (Jan. 25 - Feb. 21)

The White Elephant Sale is Northern California’s oldest and largest rummage sale. You will find a curated selection of one-of-a kind treasures. ​The White Elephant Sale has almost 20 departments in a warehouse nearly twice the size of a football field. Plus you’ll be supporting ...

Intimate Musical Premiere: Spirals & Dirt w/ Tango + Shakespeare (SF)
Monday, February 16 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 3:45 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free- Need a ticket for the live and streaming shows; Pay what you can!
| Potrero Stage
Intimate Musical Premiere: Spirals & Dirt w/ Tango + Shakespeare (SF)
Spirals & Dirt, is a new original musical by Sean P. Breen, and is directed by Brandon Joseph. The debut of this new musical is presented as a staged reading, with a cast of ten talented actors from the San Francisco-Bay Area. Four friends crack open ...

Tuesday, February 17

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. ...

Oakland’s “Mezcal & Mole” Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)
Tuesday, February 17 – 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

SF’s “Laugh GPT” AI-Powered Comedy Night at The Function (7p + 8:30p)
Tuesday, February 17 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required.
| The Function
SF's "Laugh GPT" AI-Powered Comedy Night at The Function (7p + 8:30p)

The robot revolution is upon us, and they’ve infiltrated the world of comedy! Join us for “Laugh GPT,” the AI-powered comedy show that might just be humanity’s last stand-up hurrah. As artificial intelligence advances, who knows how long our human comedians will be able to hold ...Every Tuesday

SF’s Punchline Comedy Club (Joe Klocek & Friends)
SF's Punchline Comedy Club (Joe Klocek & Friends)

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, February 17 – 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

Fat Tuesday New Orleans-Style Bash w/ Rebirth Brass Band (SF)
Tuesday, February 17 – 8:00 pm | Cost: $48 | The Chapel
Fat Tuesday New Orleans-Style Bash w/ Rebirth Brass Band (SF)
For more than 4 decades, the Grammy winning Rebirth Brass Band has been “stunning” fans with a fiery live show and a rich musical catalog. Their trademark sound pays homage to the New Orleans brass band tradition while weaving a tapestry that combines elements of ...
2026 Chinese New Year Celebration: Free “Fortune Walk” w/ Lion Dances + Red Envelopes (SF)
Tuesday, February 17 – 11:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Open to the public, no admission
| 1138 Grant Ave
2026 Chinese New Year Celebration: Free "Fortune Walk" w/ Lion Dances + Red Envelopes (SF)
If you want to truly feel the energy and spirit of Chinese New Year, you must come to San Francisco’s Chinatown. There is simply no other place like it. The moment you step onto the streets, you’re surrounded by the heartbeat of the celebration—vibrant colors, ...
Bayview Mardi Gras Celebration 2026
Tuesday, February 17 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free RSVP!
| Gumbo Social
Bayview Mardi Gras Celebration 2026
Bring your beads, your dancing shoes, and your Bayview pride. Mardi Gras is coming to Third Street! Join us for an all-day Bayview Mardi Gras Celebration, a joyful, family-friendly event inspired by New Orleans second-line traditions and rooted right here in our neighborhood. Expect live music, ...
Fat Tuesday in SF: 20th Mardi Gras Celebration & Parade (Fillmore)
Tuesday, February 17 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The Fillmore Center Plaza,
Fat Tuesday in SF: 20th Mardi Gras Celebration & Parade (Fillmore)
The Village Project Presents the 20th Annual Mardi Gras San Francisco Style A Fat Tuesday Celebration in the Historic Fillmore District — February 17, 2026 San Francisco, CA — The Village Project proudly announces the 20th Annual Mardi Gras San Francisco Style, returning to the Fillmore District ...
SF’s 20th Annual Mardi Gras + Fat Tuesday Parade & Festival in the Fillmore (2026)
Tuesday, February 17 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Fillmore Center Plaza
SF's 20th Annual Mardi Gras + Fat Tuesday Parade & Festival in the Fillmore (2026)
San Francisco’s 20th annual Fat Tuesday festival in the Fillmore returns on February 17, 2026. The Village Project proudly announces the 20th Annual Mardi Gras San Francisco Style, returning to the Fillmore District on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, for an evening of culture, music, and community ...
$6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose
Tuesday, February 17 – 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, February 18

$1 Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina (SoMa)
Wednesday, February 18 – 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

“Hook-Up Horror Stories” Stand-Up Comedy Show (SF)
Wednesday, February 18 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| The Function
"Hook-Up Horror Stories" Stand-Up Comedy Show (SF)

We’ve all had bad dates. Lets hear SF’s top comedians make you laugh about them! Bad dates make great comedy. 💘 First 50 RSVPs get in FREE – claim yours now (7p + 8:30p shows) Welcome to Tindervention—the stand-up show where SF’s top comedians spill their most outrageous dating ...Every Wednesday

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

SF Well-Crafted: Free Painted Paper Weaving (Habibi’s Birria)
SF Well-Crafted: Free Painted Paper Weaving (Habibi's Birria)

Not your average paint & sip! Get crafty while enjoying hand-crafted drinks and food and creating unique art. Enjoy free craft workshops that are the perfect artsy excuse to explore bars and restaurants in Mid-Market. Join us at Jay’s Grill to explore the art of ...

North Beach Noir: Free “Renegade Cinema” Night of SF Films (2026)
Wednesday, February 18 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Bring Friends and Family to Support the Gallery !
| Live Worms Gallery
North Beach Noir: Free "Renegade Cinema" Night of SF Films (2026)

We are a group of cinephiles passionate about sharing films that are deeply connected to North Beach, San Francisco, and the city’s rich filmmaking history. Our focus is on films relevant to North Beach, as well as showcasing works from local San Francisco filmmakers. We host monthly screenings every ...Monthly

Value Culture 3rd Wednesday Comedy Showcase
Wednesday, February 18 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Suggested Donation $10 to tip the comics
| Boom Boom Room
Value Culture 3rd Wednesday Comedy Showcase
SF’s longest-running monthly comedy showcase every 3rd Wednesday. Rising comics, surprise guests, unforgettable laughs in a legendary room. Join us for the always anticipated monthly and highly regarded Value Culture BOOM BOOM Comedy Showcase at the famous Boom Boom Room on Fillmore Street since 2023! The showcase ...

Thursday, February 19

Flight Club: Adult Flight Night for Ages 18+ at “House of Air” Trampoline Park (SF)
Thursday, February 19 – 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 NightThursdays: 6p ...Every Thursday

Oakland’s Free POC Comedy Night (Temescal)
Thursday, February 19 – 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

Hecklers Welcome: SF’s First Stand-Up Comedy Show That Invites Heckling
Thursday, February 19 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| The Function
Hecklers Welcome: SF's First Stand-Up Comedy Show That Invites Heckling

Welcome to Hecklers Welcome!, San Francisco’s only stand-up show where you get to talk back. This is not your average comedy night—this is a full-blown verbal brawl, where comics come ready to spar and the audience gets a license to heckle. Got jokes? Bring ’em. Got beef? Air ...Every Thursday

2026 White Elephant Sale in 90,000+ Sq Ft. Warehouse (Jan. 25 – Feb. 21)
Thursday, February 19 – 10:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: $7 | White Elephant Sale Warehouse
2026 White Elephant Sale in 90,000+ Sq Ft. Warehouse (Jan. 25 - Feb. 21)

The White Elephant Sale is Northern California’s oldest and largest rummage sale. You will find a curated selection of one-of-a kind treasures. ​The White Elephant Sale has almost 20 departments in a warehouse nearly twice the size of a football field. Plus you’ll be supporting ...

SF’s Noise Pop Music & Arts Festival 2026 (Feb. 19 – Mar. 1)
SF's Noise Pop Music & Arts Festival 2026 (Feb. 19 - Mar. 1)

Noise Pop Festival returns February 19 – March 1, 2026. After more than 30 years of championing independent arts and culture, Noise Pop Festival has since blossomed into an 11-day, 160+ bands, 25+ venue music and arts festival that remains a staple in the San ...