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
2026 Dia de los Muertos Celebrations, Fairs & Festival (San Francisco Bay Area)
Celebrations, Fairs & Festivals, Get Out: Events
2026 Dia de los Muertos Celebrations, Fairs & Festival (San Francisco Bay Area)
Celebrate Day of the Dead 2026 with processions, festivals, street fairs, altars, a drag show and more

Thursday, November 5

Free First Thursdays at SF’s Museum of Craft and Design
Thursday, November 5 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free Admission every First Thursday
| 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

Arab Film Fest: 10 Days of Cinema + 40+ Films from 26 Countries (Nov. 5-14)
Arab Film Fest: 10 Days of Cinema + 40+ Films from 26 Countries (Nov. 5-14)

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, ...

Flight Club: Adult Flight Night for Ages 18+ at “House of Air” Trampoline Park (SF)
Thursday, November 5 – 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

Plan Ahead

SF Neo-Futurists “The Infinite Wrench” (30 Plays in 60 Minutes, every Fri & Sat)
Saturday, November 7 – 9:00 pm | 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: “The Confessional” SF’s Wild “Sins & Secrets” Improv Comedy Show
Saturday, November 7 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | 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 ...

Oakland’s Free POC Comedy Night (Temescal)
Thursday, November 5 – 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 5 – 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

Free First Thursdays at Berkeley Art Museum
Thursday, November 5 – 11:00 am - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission to galleries. Film programs are excluded. No advanced tickets required, but subject to capacity limits
| Berkeley Art Museum / Pacific Film Archive
Free First Thursdays at Berkeley Art Museum

The UC Berkeley Art Museum is the visual arts center of the University of California, Berkeley. Through art and film programs, collections, and research resources, the University aspires to be locally connected and globally relevant, engaging audiences from the campus, community, and beyond. Normally $18, the ...Monthly

Opening Reception: From Street to Stage with Beaver Bauer
Thursday, November 5 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Public Library, Main Library, Jewett Gallery - Lower Level
Opening Reception: From Street to Stage with Beaver Bauer
Celebrate the creative work of Bay Area costume designer and artist, Debra “Beaver” Bauer, at the opening reception of From Street to Stage with Beaver Bauer. Showcasing a career that spans over 50 years, the exhibition includes original renderings, performance photography, video clips and elements ...
SF’s Free DFT Monthly Block Party: “Downtown First Thursdays” (2026)
Thursday, November 5 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| 2nd Street between Market and Howard Streets
SF’s Free DFT Monthly Block Party: “Downtown First Thursdays” (2026)

Downtown First Thursdays is back in 2026 for a full year of street parties in 2026, starting Jan 1, 2026, with a New Year’s Day Edition and returning every first Thursday with a new downtown block party. DJs – Live Performances – Dancing – Drag ...Monthly

Pluralities Project: “The Negro Artist” Screening & Live Awards
Thursday, November 5 – 5:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free Tickets with RSVP
| McKenna Theatre, San Francisco State University
Pluralities Project: "The Negro Artist" Screening & Live Awards
Pluralities Project: “The Negro Artist” Screening & Live Awards Join the Documentary Film Institute at San Francisco State University on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 5:30 PM at McKenna Theatre for the closing-night event of the sixth Pluralities Project. The evening features a screening of The ...
Bounce: Valkyries Victory Night at 111 Minna Gallery (SF)
Thursday, November 5 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | 111 Minna Gallery
Bounce: Valkyries Victory Night at 111 Minna Gallery (SF)
KALW’s Lady Ryan & Wonway Posibul team up with the crew from BOUNCE & the street art collective Few & Far at 111 Minna Gallery on Nov. 5. Celebrate your Valkyries community & the women redefining Bay Area sports, art, nightlife, & culture. Happy Hour with ...
30th Arab Film Festival at SF’s AMC Kabuki (Nov. 5-14)
30th Arab Film Festival at SF's AMC Kabuki (Nov. 5-14)
The 30th anniversary edition of the Arab Film Festival (AFF30), runs November 5–14, 2026 with more than 30 events across San Francisco, Oakland, and the South Bay, including film screenings, filmmaker conversations, panels, special presentations and community events, with select programming available virtually. General admission to ...
SF State’s Free Public Rooftop Stargazing Nights w/ Huge Telescope (Nov. 2026)
Thursday, November 5 – 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, ...

Friday, November 6

“HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)
"HellaSecret" Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)

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 ...

“Golden Gate Comedy Night” SF’s Most Intimate Comedy Club
Friday, November 6 – 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 ...

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

“Rush Hour Comedy Night” w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)
Friday, November 6 – 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 Unique New Theatrical Circus “In/Decision” (Nov. 6-7)
SF's Unique New Theatrical Circus "In/Decision" (Nov. 6-7)

From the producers of Memoir comes a unique new theatrical circus experience. In/Decision is an exploration of the moments that define us, the leaps we take, the risks we avoid, the paths we choose without knowing where they lead. Through a seamless weaving of breathtaking ...

“The Stoner Comedy Jam” Friday Nights (SF)
Friday, November 6 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP (21+ with Valid ID) - One item minimum purchase per person required
| Moe Greens
"The Stoner Comedy Jam" Friday Nights (SF)

You know what makes stand-up comedy funnier? Smoking while watching it live! Come to San Francisco’s premiere cannabis club Moe Greens every Friday night for a night of laughter and, well, getting stoned. HellaFunny is taking over the cannabis lounge at Moe Greens for the ...Every Friday

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 ...

$5 Off: “Your Fucked Up Relationship” Live in SF (Every Friday & Saturday)
Friday, November 6 – 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 ...

$5 Off: “The Ritual” Comedy Show in The Mission (SF)
Friday, November 6 – 10:15 pm - Ends at 11:15 pm | Cost: $12.16*
*FUNCHEAP discount code for $5 off
| 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

Morning Coffee Cleanup (Inner Richmond) w/ Free Coffee For Volunteers
Friday, November 6 – 8:00 am - Ends at 9:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Sign up for Free on this Civic Joy Fund Mobilize page: https://www.mobilize.us/civicjoyfund/event/756135/
| Cinderella Bakery & Cafe
Morning Coffee Cleanup (Inner Richmond) w/ Free Coffee For Volunteers
Meet at Cinderella Bakery & Cafe (436 Balboa St) to grab our supplies, then cleaning will occur from 8am to 9am around the neighborhood. Stay afterwards for a free coffee and to meet fellow volunteers. Sign up on this Civic Joy Fund Mobilize page, or ...
SF Giants’ $9 “Orange & Black” Sale for 2027 Tickets (Ends Nov. 6)
SF Giants' $9 "Orange & Black" Sale for 2027 Tickets (Ends Nov. 6)

SF Giants’ $9 Ticket Sale: All Fees Included, Plus $15 Lower Level Seats With seemingly everything getting more expensive, here’s a deal we’re happy to see: $9 Giants tickets, with all ticket fees and applicable taxes included. The San Francisco Giants’ Orange & Black Flash ...

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 Friday

Marin Arts & Crafts Show (San Rafael)
Friday, November 6 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*free
| Marin Center Fairgrounds
Marin Arts & Crafts Show (San Rafael)
Marin Arts & Crafts Show returns to the Marin Center Exhibit Hall November 6–8, filling the hall with more than 200 exhibits of fine craft, art and artisan goods. Arriving just as the holiday season gets underway, the three-day market brings together an exciting mix ...
“Pay-What-You-Can” Taco Day at SF’s Tato (Every Friday)
"Pay-What-You-Can" Taco Day at SF's Tato (Every Friday)

While many restaurants are struggling, San Francisco Mexican restaurant TATO wants to give back. They’re bringing back their “Taco Love” special which features a two taco plate with sides, and pay-what-you-can pricing. Pay-What-You-Can Taco Day Tato 4608 3rd St. (@ McKinnon) San Francisco (Bayview) Every ...Every Friday

Jam Session with Creativity Explored
Friday, November 6 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE
| Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
Jam Session with Creativity Explored
Join us for an afternoon jam session featuring Creativity Explored artists and their handmade instruments. All are welcome to join!
“Oakland First Fridays” Street Festival (Nov. 2026 Canceled)
Friday, November 6 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Telegraph & 27th
"Oakland First Fridays" Street Festival (Nov. 2026 Canceled)

‍IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: NOVEMBER OAKLAND FIRST FRIDAYS CANCELLED With heavy hearts, we announce that Oakland First Fridays will not take place in November due to ongoing funding challenges.This was not an easy decision. For more than a decade, Oakland First Fridays has served as a gathering place ...Monthly

North Beach First Fridays Art Crawl (SF)
Friday, November 6 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | North Beach
North Beach First Fridays Art Crawl (SF)

On the first Friday of every month, over a dozen North Beach galleries, museums, bars, and restaurants stay open late for a self-guided First Fridays Art Crawl with special events to showcase the ever-growing collections of art and entertainment that diversify North Beach. First Fridays Art Crawl ...Monthly