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Saturday, September 16

9:00 amDistrict 3 Community Clean Team: Coastal Cleanup Volunteer Event | SF  FREE*
*An RSVP is encouraged.
California Coastal Cleanup Day & Sand Globes Workshop | Stinson Beach
Saturday, September 16 – 9:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Stinson Beach
Join in California Coastal Cleanup Day, and show your love and care for Stinson Beach. Everything you need for the cleanup will be provided, but if possible you’re encouraged to bring your own gardening gloves and waste containers, as part of the effort to reduce waste. All participants ...
9:00 amFree Youth Sports Camp | SF  FREE*
*Free but an RSVP is required.
Coastal Cleanup Day & Free BBQ at Shimada Friendship Park | Richmond
Saturday, September 16 – 9:00 am - Ends at 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*For groups of 10 people or more, an RSVP is encouraged.
| Shimada Friendship Park
Come join The Watershed Project staff for Coastal Cleanup Day, the state’s largest shoreline cleanup project. On this international day of action, volunteers are needed to remove massive debris that accumulates on the beaches and inland shorelines. Together, you can help protect marine habitat. Bring ...

California Academy of Sciences | Free Day for Cow Hollow Residents
Saturday, September 16 – All Day | Cost: FREE*
*Proof of neighborhood residency required
| California Academy of Sciences

Each San Francisco neighborhood (defined by zipcode) can visit the California Academy of Sciences for free over a three-day weekend (Friday, Saturday, or Sunday) in the spring and fall of each year. Please note: At this time, Neighborhood Free Weekends are on hold due to capacity limitations ...

10:00 amAnnual Liver Life Walk | SF  FREE*
*Donations are welcome. Pre-registration for the walk is encouraged but not required.
“Area 51 & UFO Themed” Halloween Haunted House Free Tour | SF
Saturday, September 16 – 10:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission and there's also a free gift if you mention FUNCHEAP
| 249 Sagamore St.

Come and explore a free, completely DIY UFO themed & Area 51 haunted house that’s run by a guy who says he’s “former CIA, FSB and ALF spy to protect humans and animals, prevent World War III and New World Order that follows: Save Mother ...Every Saturday

Fall Forest Festival | Sunnyvale
Saturday, September 16 – 10:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Washington park
Sunnyvale Urban Forest Advocates presents a free festival about trees for individuals and families. Activities will include tree lift and tree climbing demonstrations, tree walks, a story time by the trees and more.
All DayFree PresidiGo Shuttle | Downtown to Presidio  FREE
10:00 amFamily-Friendly Bike Ride | The Presidio  FREE*
*Free an RSVP is requested but not required.
Free Seasonal Cooking Demo & Tasting: Batter Bakery | Ferry Plaza Farmers Market
Saturday, September 16 – 10:30 am - Ends at 11:15 am | Cost: FREE | Ferry Building

Stop by the CUESA Classroom for a cooking demo featuring the seasonal bounty of the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market. This demo will highlight an artisan producer who sells in the market. Jen Musty is the founder of Batter Bakery, a unique bakery that specializes in artisan-crafted ...Every Saturday

10:30 amBird Art Treasure Hunt & Guided Hikes | The Presidio  FREE*
*Free but an RSVP is required.
SF Etsy Summer Indie Pop-Up Market: 50+ Vendors | SF
Saturday, September 16 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | ARCH Art & Drafting Supply
It’s an end of the summer party at Arch Supplies in Potrero Hill featuring shopping from 50+ local Etsy sellers and delicious snacks in the heart of San Francisco. Over 50 local Etsy sellers will be onsite showing off their work and helping you get a jump ...
11:00 amFree Sneak Preview Movie: “The Lego Ninjago Movie” | AMC Saratoga  FREE*
*RSVP code required; arrive early as admission is not guaranteed.
Carnival Of Cultures: Food, Music & Dancing | Sunnyvale
Saturday, September 16 – 11:00 am - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Sunnyvale Baylands Park
Carnival of Cultures is the Bay Area’s festival showcasing the diversity of our resident community. The delicious array of food representing the different cultures that make up the SF Bay Area is complemented by music, dance, shopping and exciting activities for the entire family. Visit the ...
11:00 am“Science@Cal”: Renowned Scientist Lecture | UC Berkeley  FREE
11:00 amDrop-In Bike Workshop & Advice | Mountain View  FREE
11:00 amFree 6 Mile Scenic Tank Hill Walk | SF  FREE*
*Free but an RSVP is required.
11:30 amFree Outdoor Yoga Day | Golden Gate Park  FREE
12:00 pmSan Francisco Giants Jeremy Affeldt Fan Meet | Macy’s  FREE*
*Get the chance to meet Jeremy for a minimum purchase of $35 at the Men's department store
12:00 pmCalifornia Coastal Clean Up Afterparty | The Presidio  FREE
Facebook’s “Bacon, Blues & Brews” Festival | Menlo Park
Saturday, September 16 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Facebook Headquarters
Join them for Battle-of-the-Bacon with Facebook’s own culinary team and enjoy sizzling bacon-inspired dishes prepared for public tasting and voting. Proceeds will be donated to local art & music programs. Celebrate this epic battle with dozens of craft beers, plus enjoy Blues, Jazz & Funk tunes from many talented ...
2017 Oyster Oyster Block Party | Jack London Square
Saturday, September 16 – All Day | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission, food and drink for purchase.
| Jack London Square
Back for year two, the free Oyster Oyster Block Party, now with more food vendors. Last year, they put on a small Oyster Oyster Block Party as a test and the results were delicious, so come on back September 16, 2017 for the culmination of the ...
12:00 pmFree “Classic Hot Pilates” Class | San Mateo  FREE*
*Free but an RSVP is required. Be sure to arrive 30 minutes early to complete registration.
All Day2017 Delta Blues Festival | Antioch  FREE
Free Seasonal Cooking Demo & Tasting: Lemonade | Ferry Plaza Farmers Market
Saturday, September 16 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 12:45 pm | Cost: FREE | Ferry Building

Stop by the CUESA Classroom for a cooking demo featuring the seasonal bounty of the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market. Executive Chef Alan Jackson is the founder and vision behind Lemonade restaurant, the hugely popular group of California based fast-casual restaurants known for its unique and seasonally ...Every Saturday

“Oktoberfest” Outdoor Bier Festival | Hayes Valley
Saturday, September 16 – All Day | Cost: FREE*
*Bring money for drinks and food
| Proxy SF
Get ready for the best of Southern Germany’s party Biers. In solidarity with our brothers and sisters at “the real thing” (Oktoberfest.de) on the Theresienwiese in Munich, Suppenkuche is taking over the Proxy SF walk-in-theater on the corner of Hayes and Octavia (next door to the Biergarten) ...
12:00 pmFree Sneak Preview Movie: “The Lego Ninjago Movie” | AMC Van Ness  FREE*
*RSVP code required; arrive early as admission is not guaranteed.
MIXT Cow Hollow Block Party: Free Popsicles & Win A $75 Golden Ticket | SF
Saturday, September 16 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | MIXT Cow Hollow
Celebrate the Grand Opening of MIXT Cow Hollow. Enjoy music, balloons, and free popsicles from Bliss Pops as the city’s best salad joint celebrates the opening of its first SF neighborhood location. Be one of the first 500 customers to try MIXT’s farm-fresh salads, grain bowls, and ...
1:00 pmLive in the Castro: Vintage Train Ride Ft. Gaucho | Jane Warner Plaza  FREE

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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