100+ Things to Do Over Memorial Day Weekend 2026 (San Francisco + Bay Area)
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100+ Things to Do Over Memorial Day Weekend 2026 (San Francisco + Bay Area)
A 3-day weekend of fairs, festivals, parades, comedy shows and more fun
Free Museum Days in San Francisco + Bay Area (2026)
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Free Museum Days in San Francisco + Bay Area (2026)
Our guide to the best free monthly museum days in the Bay Area for 2026
SF's Huge Free Outdoor "Pride Comedy Night" + Cocktail Party Returns to Thrive City for 2026
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SF's Huge Free Outdoor "Pride Comedy Night" + Cocktail Party Returns to Thrive City for 2026
Friday, June 5th Thrive City in front of Chase Center welcomes Akeem Woods (HBO, Comedy Cellar NYC), Sister Roma (The World's Most Photographed Nun) and more for epic free outdoor Pride comedy festival + cocktail party
SF’s Free Shuttle Goes Straight to Tunnel Tops & Baker Beach
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SF’s Free Shuttle Goes Straight to Tunnel Tops & Baker Beach
Presidio GO Shuttle connects downtown SF to the Presidio in 30 minutes.
New Nonprofit Grocery Store Coming to SF from Bi-Rite
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New Nonprofit Grocery Store Coming to SF from Bi-Rite
Sunnydale Market plans to open in 2027, selling groceries at wholesale prices in SF's Sunnydale neighborhood.

Sunday, May 24

Alcatraz City Cruises: Alcatraz & Angel Island Combination Tour (May 24)
Sunday, May 24 – 9:40 am - Ends at 1:35 pm | Cost: $88 | Alcatraz Landing
Alcatraz City Cruises: Alcatraz & Angel Island Combination Tour (May 24)

Alcatraz City Cruises brings back the combination tour to two of San Francisco Bay’s most famous Islands, Alcatraz and Angel Island! Alcatraz Island is regarded as one of the most sought-after attractions of San Francisco, featuring an award-winning cellhouse audio tour that takes you through ...

“HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)
Sunday, May 24 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| Mesa Maguey
"HellaSecret" Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)

Secret pop-up comedy show at a new bar in Temescal in Oakland Get ready for the return of our “HellaSecret” comedy show in Oakland. A new series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a venue and you’ll ...

2026 Oakland Memorial Day Weekend Free Comedy Fest (May 24-25)
Sunday, May 24 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. - 21+
| Mesa Maguey
2026 Oakland Memorial Day Weekend Free Comedy Fest (May 24-25)

Memorial Day weekend comedy pop-up comedy show at a new bar in Oakland Get ready for a special Memorial Day Weekend edition of our “HellaSecret” comedy show in Oakland. A new series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the Bay. We’ll ...

SF’s FREE Memorial Day Weekend Comedy Festival 2026 (May 22-25)
Sunday, May 24 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. - 21+
| The Function
SF's FREE Memorial Day Weekend Comedy Festival 2026 (May 22-25)

Top comics highlight 4-day comedy festival at The Function with happy hour all night on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25th San Francisco Memorial Day Weekend Comedy Festival 2026 FREE – RSVP for free tickets – 21+ Spend Memorial Day Weekend at The Function for four ...

FREE: “Hayes Valley Comedy Night” Sunday at The Function (SF)
FREE: "Hayes Valley Comedy Night" Sunday 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. ...

Afrodancehall Worldwide Carnival Series (SF)
Sunday, May 24 – 10:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 am | Cost: $23.18*
*$33.85 GA | $23.18 Early bird tickets are live and the limit is 100 tickets | Fees included
| The Foundry
Afrodancehall Worldwide Carnival Series (SF)
Get ready for an electrifying music experience as we celebrate Carnival Day SF, Africa Day, and Memorial Day all in one unforgettable night. Afrodancehall Worldwide Carnival Series brings together Afrobeat, Dancehall, Soca, Reggae, Kompa, Hip-Hop & Worldwide Sounds in a vibrant cultural celebration of rhythm, movement, ...
“Memorial Day” Weekend Disco Inferno (SF)
Sunday, May 24 – 8:00 am - Ends at 2:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free w/ RSVP
| Rick & Roxy's
"Memorial Day" Weekend Disco Inferno (SF)
Memorial Disco Inferno: Sunday night fever w/ DJ Audio1, light-up dance floor & free entry all night long!  Memorial Day Disco Inferno Sunday, May 24th | 8 PM – 2 AM @ Rick and Roxy’s No work Monday = no excuses Sunday. ✨ Slip into your sequins, shine ...
SF City Guides Memorial Day Weekend 2026 (50+ Free Walking Tours)
SF City Guides Memorial Day Weekend 2026 (50+ Free Walking Tours)

It’s time to learn more about your city and get out and walk. San Francisco City Guides offers free walking tours just about every day. All tours are free and open to the public, but donations are welcome. Memorial Day Weekend Walking Tours 2025 | ...

Artist Showcase w/ Red Umbrellas at Union Square Plaza (SF)
Sunday, May 24 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Union Square Plaza
Artist Showcase w/ Red Umbrellas at Union Square Plaza (SF)

FREE PROGRAMMING NEXT WEEK at Union Square Plaza: Sun 5/17: Artist Showcase with Red Umbrellas 10am – 4pm Sun 5/17: Sunday Fun Day: Pipe Cleaner Daisy Bouquets with @makerstudiokidz 11am – 2pm Sun 5/17: Mahjong & Mixer: Instruction and guided play with local enthusiast @keeler1 ...

“Rail Fair” Train Extravaganza at Ardenwood Historic Farm (May 23-25)
Sunday, May 24 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: $16*
*Adults-$16, Seniors-$14, Kids-$13 age 4-17, 3 and under-Free
| Ardenwood Historic Farm
"Rail Fair" Train Extravaganza at Ardenwood Historic Farm (May 23-25)

Come to Rail Fair at Ardenwood Historic Farm on Memorial Day Weekend, May 23-25, 2026. Rail Fair is our annual celebration of Bay Area railroad history, and the one time a year we take over Ardenwood to turn it into a train extravaganza! Our museum ...

“Manny’s Neighborhood Trash Cleanup” w/ $1 Beer & Free Yoga Classes, Free Fries (SF)
Sunday, May 24 – 10:00 am - Ends at 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Sign up on this TogetherSF Mobilize page: https://www.mobilize.us/togethersf/event/444979/
| Manny’s
"Manny's Neighborhood Trash Cleanup" w/ $1 Beer & Free Yoga Classes, Free Fries (SF)

Tired? Sunday Funday. Wired? Sunday done-day. Make our neighborhood better, brunch with cool people (sorry not sorry, we’re biased), get deals to some fave local spots, and wrap it up before the Sunday Scaries hit with an easy hour of picking up trash around our ...Every Sunday

SFMOMA Free Day Including Special Matisse Exhibit
Sunday, May 24 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | SFMOMA
SFMOMA Free Day Including Special Matisse Exhibit
On Sunday, May 24, 2026, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art opens its doors for Free Community Day, giving visitors full access to the entire museum, including the exhibition Matisse’s Femme au chapeau: A Modern Scandal. SFMOMA Free Community Day 2026 San Francisco Museum of Modern ...
2026 San Francisco Carnaval Grand Parade
Sunday, May 24 – 10:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are accepted
| 24th & Bryant
2026 San Francisco Carnaval Grand Parade

Carnaval San Francisco is back for 2026 with their 48th annual celebration. The free, two-day festival spans 17 blocks in the Mission District and features five main stages, 50 local performing artists, and 400 vendors. It offers international food, dancing, sampling sites, and entertainment for families, ...

2026 San Francisco Carnaval Festival & Parade
Sunday, May 24 – 10:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are accepted
| Harrison Street
2026 San Francisco Carnaval Festival & Parade

Carnaval San Francisco is back for 2026 with their 48th annual celebration. The free, two-day festival spans 17 blocks in the Mission District and features five main stages, 50 local performing artists, and 400 vendors. It offers international food, dancing, sampling sites, and entertainment for families, ...

“Lindy in the Park” Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)
Sunday, May 24 – 11:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Weather permitting (rain cancels)
| JFK Drive Lindy Hop Spot
"Lindy in the Park" Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)

Get ready to swing in Golden Gate Park every sunny Sunday at “Lindy in the Park,” a weekly free event near the de Young Museum, when the streets of Golden Gate Park are closed to traffic and the dancers take over. This in person event resumed ...Every Sunday

Sunday Fun Days at Union Square Plaza (SF)
Sunday, May 24 – 11:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Union Square Plaza
Sunday Fun Days at Union Square Plaza (SF)

FREE PROGRAMMING NEXT WEEK at Union Square Plaza: Sun 5/17: Artist Showcase with Red Umbrellas 10am – 4pm Sun 5/17: Sunday Fun Day: Pipe Cleaner Daisy Bouquets with @makerstudiokidz 11am – 2pm Sun 5/17: Mahjong & Mixer: Instruction and guided play with local enthusiast @keeler1 ...

2026 Memorial Day in Golden Gate Park “The Whale’s Tail” Beer/Wine Garden
Sunday, May 24 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission and entertainment for all ages. Dogs and bikes welcome. Food and beverages available for purchase.
| The Whale's Tale Garden Bar
2026 Memorial Day in Golden Gate Park "The Whale's Tail" Beer/Wine Garden

The Whale’s Tale is a seasonal, open-air destination for live music, food and drinks, community programming and relaxing afternoons. Open Saturdays and Sundays and select holidays beginning Memorial Day weekend, the Whale’s Tail features a rotating lineup of musical acts throughout the season, weekly free ...Every Saturday

“Free Oakland Up” Shop for Free Treasures (Every Friday-Sunday)
"Free Oakland Up" Shop for Free Treasures (Every Friday-Sunday)

Free Oakland UP, a Social Practice Project by Jocelyn Meggait, is open Fridays through Sundays from 12–4 PM, offering free materials for art, collage, and junk journals such as ephemera, electronics parts, books, and household goods. Outdoor items are entirely free to take (just don’t ...Every Sunday

52nd Annual Muir Beach Volunteer Firefighters’ Barbecue
Sunday, May 24 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: $10*
*Entry fee of $30 per vehicle, carpooling encouraged; $10 per person walk/bike-in
| Santos Meadow
52nd Annual Muir Beach Volunteer Firefighters’ Barbecue
The Muir Beach Volunteer Fire Department (MBVFD ) is thrilled to announce details for the 52nd Annual Muir Beach Volunteer Firefighters’ Barbecue on Sunday afternoon of Memorial Day Weekend, May 24, in Santos Meadow near Muir Beach and Muir Woods. Featuring delicious food, fantastic live ...
SF’s “Sundays at the Beach” Free Yoga Day (Great Highway)
Sunday, May 24 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The Great Highway
SF's "Sundays at the Beach" Free Yoga Day (Great Highway)

Come flow with us every 4th Sundays! After the community yoga class, enjoy a cup of coffee on us at @javabeachsf to warm you up from our San Francisco summer weather. 12pm, Judah and Great Highway Park BYO mat and coffee mug. No registration required, ...Monthly

FoodieLand Night Market 2026 at the Cow Palace (May 22-24)
Sunday, May 24 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: $12*
*$12; Kids 5 & under are free
| Cow Palace
FoodieLand Night Market 2026 at the Cow Palace (May 22-24)

Inspired by Asia’s open-air night markets, FoodieLand is a family-friendly outdoor food festival featuring a carefully curated multicultural marketplace featuring 175 vendors representing foods and flavors from across the globe. Plus there’s an array of entertainment; attendees can try their hand at activities like carnival ...

Golden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party (SF)
Sunday, May 24 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Skatin' Place
Golden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party (SF)

There is a place in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park that is heaven for Bay Area inline skaters and roller skaters who like to boogie to the funky beat on wheels. The Godfather of Skate brings his mobile DJ unit and plays groovy tunes for ...Every Sunday

Golden Gate Park Band’s Free Symphony in the Park: Armenian Culture Day
Sunday, May 24 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 2:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are welcome.
| Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)
Golden Gate Park Band's Free Symphony in the Park: Armenian Culture Day

The Golden Gate Park Band presents its 144th season in Golden Gate Park’s music concourse. That’s right, this 30-piece symphony has been playing free concerts in Golden Gate Park since 1882. For 2026, the Golden Gate Park Band performs free weekly concerts most Sundays at 1 pm. ...Every Sunday

Performance: Terry Riley at 90: A Piano Celebration (SF Main Library)
Sunday, May 24 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 3:30 pm | | San Francisco Public Library, Main Library, Latino Room (lower level)
Performance: Terry Riley at 90: A Piano Celebration (SF Main Library)
To celebrate the 90th birthday year of composer Terry Riley, pianist Sarah Cahill performs several of his remarkable compositions along with music composed in his honor by Sam Adams and Danny Clay. Sarah Cahill is a pianist and radio host (on KALW) who has premiered new ...
Mahjong & Mixer at Union Square Plaza (SF)
Sunday, May 24 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Union Square Plaza
Mahjong & Mixer at Union Square Plaza (SF)

FREE PROGRAMMING NEXT WEEK at Union Square Plaza: Sun 5/17: Artist Showcase with Red Umbrellas 10am – 4pm Sun 5/17: Sunday Fun Day: Pipe Cleaner Daisy Bouquets with @makerstudiokidz 11am – 2pm Sun 5/17: Mahjong & Mixer: Instruction and guided play with local enthusiast @keeler1 ...

Free Reggae in the Park 2026 “Crucial Sundays” (Golden Gate Park)
Sunday, May 24 – 4:30 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)
Free Reggae in the Park 2026 "Crucial Sundays" (Golden Gate Park)

Free live music is back in the park. Illuminate LIVE returns to the Golden Gate Bandshell in Golden Gate Park on Sunday, March 1, 2026, launching its sixth season of free outdoor concerts with more than 125 performances scheduled through mid-November. The long-running series has ...

Monday, May 25

Alcatraz City Cruises: Alcatraz & Angel Island Combination Tour (May 25)
Monday, May 25 – 9:40 am - Ends at 1:35 pm | Cost: $88 | Alcatraz Landing
Alcatraz City Cruises: Alcatraz & Angel Island Combination Tour (May 25)

Alcatraz City Cruises brings back the combination tour to two of San Francisco Bay’s most famous Islands, Alcatraz and Angel Island! Alcatraz Island is regarded as one of the most sought-after attractions of San Francisco, featuring an award-winning cellhouse audio tour that takes you through ...

Free Monday Comedy Night in Downtown SF
Free Monday Comedy Night in 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. ...

2026 Oakland Memorial Day Weekend Free Comedy Fest (May 24-25)
Monday, May 25 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. - 21+
| Mesa Maguey
2026 Oakland Memorial Day Weekend Free Comedy Fest (May 24-25)

Memorial Day weekend comedy pop-up comedy show at a new bar in Oakland Get ready for a special Memorial Day Weekend edition of our “HellaSecret” comedy show in Oakland. A new series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the Bay. We’ll ...

Oakland’s Free “Town Biz” Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue)
Monday, May 25 – 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