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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
A Rare “Free Week” at SF’s Asian Art Museum (July 23-28)
Friday, July 25 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Asian Art Museum
From Wednesday, July 25 through Monday, August 4 (extended!), the Asian Art Museum is offering a rare week of free admission while its third-floor galleries are temporarily closed. Normally $20 for adults, this is a rare opportunity to explore two full floors of stunning art ...
Gilroy Garlic Festival 2025 (July 25-27)
Gilroy’s most famous event is making a comeback. After a six-year absence, the Gilroy Garlic Festival is set to return from July 25–27, 2025, at a new location—Gilroy Gardens. This marks a fresh chapter for the beloved festival, which has long been a cornerstone of ...
Free Group Hike Adventure: Discover Mount Sutro’s Mystery Trail (SF)
Friday, July 25 – 11:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Garden For the Environment
Mount Sutro Group Hike
We will explore Mount Sutro’s Ancient Eucalyptus Forest
Friday July 25
11:00am-2:00pm
At 11:00am we begin our wilderness walking tour up
several stairways through a residential neighborhood to
arrive at the start of the mystery trail.
What to wear/bring?
A backpack that contains layers of clothing, hat, sunscreen and ...
“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
Free Outdoor Poetry Festival + Free Food at India Basin Waterfront Park (SF)
Friday, July 25 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | India Basin Waterfront Park
Join Cloud Surfin and India Basin Waterfront Park for Poetry on the Bay Pt. 2, a free spoken word celebration on Friday, July 25 from 12 to 3 p.m. Featuring live performances from Poe Rich, So Vicious, and San Quinn, the event also includes free ...
The Bay’s Huge “626 Night Market” (July 25-27)
Everything tastes better at night. Bring family and friends to eat all your favorite snacks at the 14th season of 626 Night Market (formerly known as the NorCal Night Market). Inspired by the famous open-air nighttime bazaars of Asia, this iconic Californian festival, named after ...
Oakland Summer Stroll: Food, Art + Soccer Fest (2025)
Come to Old Oakland on Friday, July 25th for the Old Oakland Summer Stroll – a community-driven celebration of local food, art, and culture. From 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, our historic neighborhood will come alive as restaurants and shops step out onto the sidewalk ...
“Children of Lucy” Free Global Dance Show in Golden Gate Park )SF_
Friday, July 25 – 4:30 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)
Children of Lucy is a Bay Area-based instrumental dance band blending Afrobeat, Latin rock, jazz, and Asian rhythmic forms into joyful, original compositions. Led by drummer and composer DrClock (A.C. Lewis), the band features percussion, sax, trombone, bass, and guitar — delivering a vibrant, high-energy ...
Free Friday Happy Hour Outdoor Concert in Golden Gate Park
Friday, July 25 – 4:30 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)
Illuminate and SF Rec and Park hosts 5th Season of Free Live Music at the Golden Gate Bandshell in 2025 with more than 125 performances are planned to celebrate the Bandshell’s 125th anniversary. The 2025 season will run through mid-November, featuring shows most Wednesdays, Fridays, and ...
“Hip Hop on the Plaza” Free Breakdance, Cypher + DJ Classes in Downtown SF (Fulton Plaza)
Friday, July 25 – 4:30 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Fulton Plaza
All The Way Live Foundation, in partnership with Civic Center CBD and Creative Grounds, is thrilled to announce the return of Hip Hop on the Plaza, a summer series of free, all-ages events celebrating the rich history and diverse artistry of Hip Hop dance in ...
$1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)
Fridays are now a little bit more awesome. Did someone say $1 drinks? Monroe in North Beach hosts “Battle of the Decades” DJ party and happy hour every Friday with a DJ spinning progressive tunes. Every hour is a different decade – with drink prices ...Every Friday
SF’s Union Square Free Outdoor Dance Party (Every Friday)
Rotating styles of free live music and dancing outdoors in the Square include Tango, Country-western Dance, Salsa, Swing and Bollywood. Each event features a dance lesson and then open dancing. All are welcome and no experience or partner is needed! 2025 Summer Schedule May 2: ...Every Friday
Minted SF: Weekly Downtown Night Market & Festival (July 25)
Come for the beats. Stay for the community. Each event is a tribute to the sounds, flavors, and spirit that make San Francisco unique. MINTED SF is San Francisco’s new Friday night Happy Hour experience – a free, all-ages celebration of music, food, and community ...
SF’s Friday Night Market “Bhangra & Beats” Block Party (2025)
Friday, July 25 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Sacramento & Front Streets
Bhangra & Beats Night Market Returns for 2025 – 2 Nights Only! July 25 & October 24, 2025 | 5pm to 10pm 📍 Sacramento & Front Streets, Downtown San Francisco FREE | Family-Friendly | All Ages 👉 Free RSVP Here for July 25 San Francisco’s ...
Union Square’s Free “Salsa in the Square” Night Party (Every 4th Friday)
Friday, July 25 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Union Square Park
Salsa in the Streets is now SALSA IN THE SQUARE withDJ JuanLove&Pablo Dinámico This dynamic duo are bringing their electrifying, fun and contagious enerygy to Union Square in San Francisco! If you are a dancer and have not danced to DJ JuanLove’s music, you will ...Monthly
“Bhangra & Beats” Night Market (SF)
Friday, July 25 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Sacramento & Front Streets
Bhangra & Beats Night Market, voted Best Night Market of 2024 and the only event of its kind celebrating South Asian and Indian culture in San Francisco, returns for its 3rd season—bringing vibrant energy back to the heart of the city!
Mark your calendars for two vibrant nights ...
Free Rooftop “Bollywood Nights” Dance Class at Salesforce Park (SF)
Friday, July 25 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 6:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Salesforce Park
An amazing fun Bollywood dance class and party for all ages levels dip your feet in Bollywood with Manpreet known to bring hearts to joy Hailing from the dream dance city of Mumbai and Amritsar, which is also home to Bollywood and Holy Vibes, these ...Every Friday
Free Redwood City “Music on the Square” Friday Nights (2025)
Get ready — the season is heating up and Courthouse Square is the place to be! From May 30 to August 29, the beloved Music on the Square series returns every Friday, bringing good tunes, great company, and golden-hour magic. Whether you’re dancing in the ...Every Friday
San Francisco Critical Mass (Last Friday of the Month)
Friday, July 25 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Embarcadero Plaza
Critical Mass is a mass bicycle ride that takes place on the last Friday of each month in San Francisco. Meet and 6pm, ride at 6:30 pm from Embarcadero Plaza (foot of Market Street) and in cities around the world. Everyone is invited. No one is ...Monthly
Free Hypnosis + Sound Healing Workshop (The Hive SF)
The Liberation Space: Hypnosis + Sound Healing Workshop
When: Friday, July 25, 6-8:30 PM Where: The Hive SF, 1503 Grant Ave.
RSVP on Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/liberation-space-tickets-1474941883879
Join us for The Liberation Space, a free community event created to offer healing, grounding, and reflection in response to the stress and ...
“Nat’l Wine & Cheese Day” Party: $10 Party Night (SF)
Join us for Nat’l Wine & Cheese Day! 7/25 @ 5pm
It’s our annual costume party!!! The theme this year “Dress to Impress”!!! Bring your friends or make some new ones on this speical occasion. Mix, mingle, and drink champange!
$10 ticket gets you a glass of ...
