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Bay Area Science Festival 2019 | Oct. 25 – Nov. 2
The 10th annual Bay Area Science Festival, northern California’s largest free educational event, is going virtual in 2020 with more than 125 all-ages experiences October 21- 25. Let’s discover science together – virtually! Join us for 5 days of fun and amazing science, technology and ...
Cal Academy of Sciences: Neighborhood Free Days | Castro & Forest Hill
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 ...
SF’s Free Swimming Day at 7 City Pools | Oct. 25
Friday, October 25 All Day |
Cost: FREE | All Over San Francisco
With temperatures expected to reach high 80s degrees in some neighborhoods, the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department is waiving admission fees to seven pools throughout the city on Friday, October 25, 2019
Mid-day lap swims and lessons will go on as scheduled. Pools will keep ...
Scaregrove 2019: Halloween Festival in the Park | SF
Scaregrove returns to Stern Grove (19th Avenue and Sloat Boulevard), on Friday, October 25, 2019 from 3 pm to 9 pm.
This year’s event will feature a costume contest and parade, haunted houses, carnival rides, food for sale, live entertainment and more.
Scaregrove
Friday, October 25, 2019 | ...
Civic Park’s First Ever Halloween Trunk or Treat | Walnut Creek
Friday, October 25 4:30 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Civic Park Community Center (Walnut Creek)
Calling all ghouls, vampires and princesses – Walnut Creek Recreation is hosting their first ever Trunk or Treat event in downtown Civic Park. Bring your little ones to walk through “candy lane” where decorative trunks are filled with Halloween spirit and sweet/non-sweet treats are given ...
The Final “Off the Grid” Friday Night Market of 2019 | Fort Mason
🎉 Off the Grid Returns to Fort Mason for 2025 – With a Massive Monthly Night Market + 110+ Vendors! After taking most of 2024 off, Off the Grid is making a huge comeback in 2025 — The beloved Friday night tradition at Fort Mason ...
Halloween Hootenanny at Downtown Berkeley BART Plaza
Friday, October 25 5:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Downtown Berkeley BART
The Halloween Spirit is alive and well in Downtown Berkeley. Easily transport yourself and crew to the Downtown Berkeley Plaza. From family-friendly to Rocky Horror.
Fun featuring:
Live Bluegrass Music from Grateful Blue Grass Boys on the Berkeley live stage from 5-6 pm
Face painting with Kayla Entertainment
Rocky ...
Feathered Outlaw’s Magickal Market | Alameda
Friday, October 25 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Feathered Outlaw
You are invited to join us for a brand new, free Magickal Market, nestled between Santa Clara and Haight on Webster St. in Alameda, CA, hosted by Feathered Outlaw.
This is the first of an on-going event that will take place on the last Friday of ...
28th Annual Berkeley Video & Film Festival | East Bay
Friday, October 25 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm |
Cost: $10 | East Bay Media Center
the 28th Annual Berkeley Video and Film Festival 2019 has arrived. Screenings include Award Winning Documentaries, Experimental films, Music Videos, USC Student films and much more.
28th Annual Berkeley Video & Film Festival
October 25-27 & November 1-3, 2019
The East Bay Media Center, 1939 Addison St, Berkeley
Tickets: ...
UCSF Neuroscape Lab Tour | Mission Bay
The Bay Area Science Festival presents the UCSF Neuroscape Lab Tour, a free showcase of state-of-the-art technology used for research on brain functions and malfunctions, such as virtual reality, motion capture, 3-D brain activity visualizations. All ages welcome. Registration required.
The 2019 Affordable Art Show | Danville
The Town of Danville’s Village Theatre Art Gallery is pleased to present its 1st juried Art Exhibition that has an emphasis on affordable, original artwork.
Everyone should have an original work of art and this is the show that will make that possible. All of the ...
Free Port of Oakland Harbor Tours & Giant Cranes | Oakland
Take a free 90-minute narrated harbor tour (May to October). Visitors will learn about the Port, its operations and economic impact on the region. Harbor tours provide a unique vantage point because marine terminals are closed to the public. The excursions are a great way to ...
Friday Movie in the Park: “The Incredibles 2” | McCoppin Sq.
Friday, October 25 6:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | McCoppin Square
Enjoy free movies at McCoppin Square in the Sunset District happening on the first four Fridays in October 2019. Movies begin at sunset, approximately 7 pm, but come early as the fun starts at 6 pm. Grab your family and friends, and don’t forget to bring some ...
Hayes Valley’s Free Outdoor Movie Night: “Woman at War” | SF
Friday, October 25 6:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Proxy SF
The Proxy Fall Film Festival is back for 2021 with free Friday night screenings at the Proxy Walk-in Movie Theater in Hayes Valley. Presented by HERE FOR NOW, the FREE, Friday evening film screenings at the PROXY Walk-In Theater begin at sundown (7:15) with ‘doors’ opening at 6:00pm. Come early to claim ...
Every Friday
Free Bad-Ass Morning Workout: Conquer SF’s Hills | Every Friday
Every Friday 6:30 am |
Cost: FREE | All Over San Francisco
Every Friday morning at 6:30 am, gather at a different San Francisco hill for a free badass workout and a chance to meet fellow fitness enthusiasts in your city.
The hills change each week (it might be Alamo Square, Moraga Steps, Twin Peaks, Lombard…), but expect ...
CANCELLED: Friday Farmers Market & Bazaar | UN Plaza
Every Friday All Day |
Cost: FREE | UN Plaza
UPDATE: Due to Coronavirus concerns, this event has been cancelled temporarily.
Every Friday from 7am to 4pm, UN Plaza will feature the best of San Francisco. Grab fresh fruits and veggies, buy gifts from local vendors, and grab lunch at delicious food stalls representing cuisine from ...
Free “Oysters on the Half Shell” Fridays | El Rio
El Rio, a neighborhood dive in the deep Mission, gives away free Oysters on the half shell from local folks in Tomales Bay, every Friday at 5:30 pm. Arrive on time, they go fast.
And get your drink on with happy hour on Friday from 5-8 pm ...
Big Mood Comedy: Free Stand-Up Comedy Show | Oakland
Every Friday 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Legionnaire Saloon
Big Mood Comedy is an intimate standup comedy show featuring the best local and touring comics every Friday upstairs at Oakland’s very own Legionnaire Saloon.
Hosted by Hayley Beacon, Jordan Thewlis, and Jeff Dean. Free cookies.
Please note that from February 7th, the shows happens every Friday ...
“HellaFunny Fridays” Stand-Up Comedy Showcase | SoMa
San Francisco has one of the best underground comedy scenes in America. Come check out some of the Bay’s best rising comics at HellaFunny’s weekly stand-up comedy show “HellaFunny Fridays.”
HellaFunny Fridays
Every Friday at 7:30pm & 9:30pm
Trademark and Copyright, 1123 Folsom Stree (and 7th St.), SF
FREE ...
Free Burlesque: Hunny Bunny & Her Hot Toddies | Skylark Bar
Every Friday 8:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Skylark Bar
Join Hunny Bunny and Her Hot Toddies for Mischief at the Skylark Bar every Friday at 8 pm.
Free Burlesque: Hunny Bunny & Her Hot Toddies Every Friday | 8 pm Skylark Bar, 3089 16th St, SF, CA FREE
Enjoy drinks, dancing, DJs and more at this free ...
Pamtastic’s Comedy Clubhouse | Mutiny Radio
Every Friday 8:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 am |
Cost: $10 | Mutiny Radio
Pamtastic’s Comedy Clubhouse on Mutiny Radio is a free comedy show every Friday from 8-11 pm at Mutiny Radio on the corner of 21st and Florida in the deep Mission District.
Pamtastic’s Comedy Clubhouse
Every Friday | 8-10 pm
Mutiny Radio, 2781 21st Street, SF, CA
$10
Over 25 of San ...
“Best of SF” Stand-Up Comedy Night | SF
Check out a fresh line-up of SF’s comics every Friday at 8 pm at the beautiful Variety Preview Theater in downtown SF’s iconic Hobart Building.
Funcheap Deal: Get tickets for $5 with promo code FUNCHEAP. Otherwise, tickets are $15.
Located in the iconic Hobart Building, right next ...
Jazz at The Atlas Cafe | SF
Jazz at The Atlas is a weekly jazz residency with five rotating jazz bands. Music is always free, though tipping is encouraged.
Closed for Thanksgiving holiday.
Updated 1/20/2020 – Event info last checked via website.
“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 ...
Friday Night Outdoor Roller Skate DJ Party: “Midnight Rollers” | SF
Every Friday 8:45 pm - Ends at 12:00 am |
Cost: FREE | Ferry Building
Strap on your skates and roller disco around the city at the Midnight Rollers Friday Night Skate party.
This weekly skate (as long as it’s not raining or during Burning Man) hits up San Francisco’s main attractions, all while blasting their own beats from two jogging strollers ...
SF Beer Olympics: Beer Pong, Flip Cup & $2 Beers | North Beach
Meet and compete against locals, travelers, couch surfers, au pairs, and hostelers. Games are free to play (including flip cup, beer pong and relays) and many weeks they have themed events for holidays, or just because.
Get 6 drink coupons for $1 each. Use coupons before ...
“Comedy Soup”: Music, Comedy, Free Wine & Popcorn | Oakland
Comedy Soup is Oakland’s very own little Stand-Up house show that features top local and touring comics, complimentary Wine and popcorn and musical guests from a variety of styles.
Past guests have appeared on Comedy Central, Netflix, Viceland, Amazon Prime, Hulu, Conan, Colbert & Corden.
In November ...
“The Function” SF’s Newest Hip-Hop Dance Party | Milk Bar
Come party at Milk Bar located in the heart of the Haight for a early 2000s hip-hop and R&B club bangers.
DJ Beats Me plays everything from Missy Elliot, Aaliyah, Lil Jon, Mac Dre, Black Eyed Peas, Outkast, Notorious B.I.G., Rihanna, SOB X RBE, Usher, Robin ...
F!#&ing Free Fridays: Improv Comedy | SF
EndGames Improv is bringing something new to the genre, what could turn out to be a very hot affair (in that release of tension, funny kind of way) with “Your F!#&ed Up Relationship.”
“YFUR” is an entirely improvised comedy show inspired by stories of your own ...