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Saturday, April 16

Free National Parks Weekend | Yosemite & Muir Woods
Saturday, April 16 – All Day | Cost: FREE | Muir Woods National Monument

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 free ...

9:00 amSri Ramanavami Music Festival & Snacks For Vegan | San Leandro  FREE
2016 National Park Week Volunteer Day | Marin
Saturday, April 16 – 9:00 am - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE to attend! Register at http://FindYourParkSCABayArea.eventbrite.com
| Marin's Tennessee Valley
Celebrate Earth Day, National Park Week, and the National Park Service Centennial with the National Park Service and Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy for a Find Your Park Day of Service at two beautiful locations within Golden Gate National Recreation Area on Saturday, April 16th, 9:00 ...

9:30 amFree Admission Day: Habitot Children’s Museum 18th Anniversary | Berkeley  FREE*
*Free, but an RSVP is required.
10:00 amSpring Festival & Grand Opening: Nature, Snacks & Games | Palo Alto  FREE
Nerds For Nature’s 2016 Bio-Blitz Scavenger Hunt | McLaren Park
Saturday, April 16 – 10:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but an RSVP is required.
| McLaren Park
Come out on National Citizen Science Day for an amazing bioblitz at McLaren Park in San Francisco on April 16, 2016. Free, but an RSVP is required. Nature nerds, scientists, and amateur naturalists will work together to find and identify as many different species as possible within McLaren Park ...
Hello Kitty Cafe Truck: Final Day in SF | Japantown
Saturday, April 16 – All Day | Cost: FREE*
*Bring money for Hello Kitty goodies of course.
| Japantown

The roving Hello Kitty Cafe Truck will be making an appearance in Northern California. There will have tasty treats and super cute merch. Upcoming 2019 Bay Area appearances include: June 1, 2019: Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek (in the Event Plaza near Macy’s) from 10 ...

10:00 am11th Annual Walk Against Rape | SF  FREE*
*Donations are accepted.
Free Family Healthcare Checkup: Workshops, Food Tastings & Yoga Classes | SF
Saturday, April 16 – 10:00 am - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Children's Council of San Francisco
Join hundreds of local families in learning fun and easy ways to improve your family’s nutrition and physical activity, and further your child’s development. Every family receives a free bag of fresh produce and whole grains, plus: Dance and yoga classes Delicious food tastings Health and dental screenings Workshops on healthcare and ...
All DayFree PresidiGo Shuttle | Downtown to Presidio  FREE
10:30 amMakerSpace: 3D Printers, Robots & Sewing Machines | South SF  FREE
11:00 amSan Mateo STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) Festival | Redwood City  FREE
11:00 amDrop-In Bike Workshop & Advice | Mountain View  FREE
11:00 amCreative Family Fun: Make Your Own Heritage Dolls | The Presidio  FREE*
*Registration not required, but preferred.
Live Painting & Community Art Project | SF
Saturday, April 16 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | William McKinley Statue (The Panhandle)
Make your mark on this iteration of Now! SF on their live painting and community art project. Come out and watch artists from Optimystics paint. And contribute your own creativity to a community project. This iteration of Now! Banner needs to be finished. Come out and ...
11:00 amDIY Monthly: Crafting @ the Library | East Bay  FREE*
*Workshops are free and open to ages 12 and up, but an RSVP is required; register online at , call 510-881-7975, or email heidi.ontiveros@hayward-ca.gov.
11:00 amMake Art: Free Day of Creativity | Oakland  FREE
Grand Opening Stevens Books: Literature Appreciation, Puppet Show, Face Painting & Snacks | SF
Saturday, April 16 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Stevens Books
Come see their new space, schmooze and enjoy refreshments. Stevens Books are proud to be part of a neighborhood where a culture of reading books is flourishing. They are grateful for the support that has come from the SF community. List of events: Story telling 11:30pm – 12:30pm Face painting ...
11:30 amEarth Day Celebration: What Are You Doing For Climate Change | Sausalito  FREE
“Swap-O-Rama-Rama” DIY Workshop & Clothing Swap | Oakland
Saturday, April 16 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | American Steel Studios
No particular project, you can work on anything you like
SF Dog Mayor Frida 11th Birthday & Doggie Costume Contest | South SF
Saturday, April 16 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Friditas
Friditas in South San Francisco will be holding an event to celebrate their 1 year anniversary, and also celebrating San Francisco Dog Mayor Frida Clark’s 11th Birthday. She will be at the store from 12 noon to 3 pm on April 16th, 2016. They appreciate your continued support ...
12:00 pmFree Spring Plant Exchange | Mountain View  FREE*
*Free, but an RSVP is requested.
Squish-Faced Shindig: Wine Tasting & Snacks For You & Your Dog | Oakland
Saturday, April 16 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but an RSVP is required.
| Wag Hotels (Oakland)
Calling all squish-faced pups. Bring your Frenchie, Bulldog, Pug, Boston Terrier, or other squish-faced pooch (must be compatible with small dogs) to this pawesome shindig at Wag Hotels Oakland. Free, but an RSVP is required. Owners and furry friends will enjoy canine and human food samples courtesy of NomNomNow, doggy ...
1:00 pm“Gloryland” Book Club Discussion | The Presidio  FREE*
*Free but RSVP required.
1:00 pmUSF Don Marching Band Parade | SF  FREE
1:00 pmAnnual Free Spring Concert & Bonus Workshop | Oakland  FREE*
*The concert is free. $15 suggested donation for workshop attendees.
2:00 pm“Sketchboard”: Figure Drawing Art Class & Live Music | The Haight  $10*
*Donation-based admission: $10-15
2:00 pm3rd Saturday Guided Gallery District Tour | Oakland  FREE
2:00 pm“Saturday Stroll” Art Walking Tour: Luminosity | Oakland  FREE
R.O.C.K. the Brew: Homebrew Competition & Tasting | SOMArts
Saturday, April 16 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: $10*
*Complimentary beer tasting glass & 2 free tastings included.
| SOMArts Cultural Center
Join hundreds of San Franciscans as we R.O.C.K. the Brew. This event features a homebrew competition & tasting, interactive games, food, silent auction, raffle and music. Not only will you try a variety of home and craft beers, but you will be able to participate in ...

Every Saturday

Free Community Yoga Class | Berkeley
Every Saturday – 10:00 am - Ends at 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Sports Basement (Berkeley)
Free Community Yoga Class | Berkeley
Grab your yoga mat and come to Sports Basement Berkeley for some relaxing weekend yoga. Community classes take place every Saturday. Free Community Yoga Class Every Saturday | 10 am Sports Basement, 2727 Milvia St, Berkeley, CA FREE Please BYOM (Bring Your Own Mat) and water bottle. All levels are welcome. Updated 1/28/2020 ...
Historic Ferry Building Tour | SF
Historic Ferry Building Tour | SF
Enjoy an hour-long walk on the rise, tragic fall, and modern rebirth of one of San Francisco’s most renowned historic landmarks. Visit a contemporary swirl of shops and learn the history of ferries, freeways, and quakes. Meet at the foot of the stairs at the front ...
Free Outdoor Yoga Day | Golden Gate Park
Every Saturday – 11:30 am | Cost: FREE | Golden Gate Park
Free Outdoor Yoga Day | Golden Gate Park
Take yourself outside and into the beauty of this city’s heart and soul. Practice yoga under the trees and let the ocean air sooth and invigorate you. This class expertly blends breathing and movement, strength and grace, imagination and form. You will gain a personal understanding ...
“The Setup” Underground Comedy Show | SF
Every Saturday – 8:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: $5*
*$5 online with discount code FUNCHEAP; otherwise, it's $10.
| The Basement
"The Setup" Underground Comedy Show | SF
The Setup is an underground stand-up comedy show in the heart of San Francisco. This venue used to be the green room for the legendary Blackhawk jazz venue where Miles Davis used to play. Now, it’s a comedy show that features established comedians from around the ...
“Critical Hit” Comedy Show | Oakland
Every Saturday – 8:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: $10 | It's Your Move Game Store
"Critical Hit" Comedy Show | Oakland
Critical Hit is hosted by Erik Krasner, Hayden Greif-Neill and Jim McVeigh at It’s Your Move Games & Hobbies in Temescal for over 4 years and still going strong. Every week, some of our favorite comedians are invited to perform. Along with the producers, you can ...
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