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Friday, September 26

Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)
Friday, September 26 – 9:00 am - Ends at 10:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free from 9-10am on Monday, Wednesday and Friday; otherwise non-resident admission is $12 - $16 depending on the season. San Francisco residents are always free with valid ID

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

SF Hosts Rare “Willie Mays” Museum for One Week Only (Until Sept. 27)
Friday, September 26 – 9:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | King Street Warehouse

For one week only, fans can step inside a rare “pop-up museum” dedicated to the life and legacy of baseball legend Willie Mays. Nearly 450 items from Mays’ personal collection, including his two National League MVP awards, 1954 World Series ring, Gold Gloves, and even ...

10:00 amFly to the Future with The Retro Roadshow at the Maker Faire Bay Area 2025  $36*
*Please checkout the Maker Faire website for ticket pricing: https://bayarea.makerfaire.com/#/tickets?lang=en
10:00 amFree Outdoor “Little Bears” Kids Music Class at Thrive City (SF)  FREE*
*https://www.chasecenter.com/events/
10:00 am“TGIFairies” Whimsical Rooftop Fun for Kids at Salesforce Park (SF)  FREE
“Pay-What-You-Can” Taco Day at SF’s Tato (Every Friday)
Friday, September 26 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Every Friday pay anywhere from $0 up to $10. When a customer pays the full price of $10, TATO will give a free meal to someone in need in The City. Please note promotion might end at any time
 | Tato

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

12:00 pmFree “Lunchbox Music” Acoustic Rooftop Concert at SF’s Salesforce Park (Every Friday)  FREE
12:30 pmFree Rooftop Yoga at Salesforce Park (SF)  FREE
Free Rides on SF’s Open-Air Boat Tram
Friday, September 26 – 12:50 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Embarcadero

Muni’s most charming rides are back for summer, and this year they’re free all the way from Castro to Fisherman’s Wharf. As part of the Summer Vintage Streetcar Service, you can ride one of Muni’s historic streetcars every Friday and Saturday through October 11, 2025. ...

“Mahjong and Martinis” at The Jay Hotel (SF)
Friday, September 26 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission. Drinks for purchase.
 | The Jay Hotel
Join us for an afternoon of learning, playing, sipping, and connecting at The Jay Hotel in partnership with the Mahjong Movement. This is a free event that welcomes players of all levels. Beginner-friendly + open play tables Specialty mahjong martinis available for purchase All mahjong sets provided – just bring yourself! Presented by the Delta ...
$1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)
Friday, September 26 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission with RSVP on Eventbrite
 | Monroe

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

Walnut Creek Oktoberfest (Sept. 26-27)
Friday, September 26 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission then pay for drink tickets, food and kid zone wristbands.
 | Walnut Creek Civic Park

It’s time to clink glasses and lift your spirits with Ein Prosit der Gemütlichkeit — a toast to cheers and good times — in honor of the upcoming fall season and popular Oktoberfest celebration. Join us in the biergarten or on the dance floor for ...

Sunset After Dark Night Market
Friday, September 26 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | 21st Ave & Irving St
WHEN THE SUNSET COMES ALIVE. Sunset After Dark is a brand-new community festival bringing together food, culture, and neighbors under the stars. This inaugural event will transform three blocks of Irving Street into a vibrant, family-friendly market showcasing the Sunset’s unique culinary and cultural diversity. Time & ...
Springline Menlo Park’s 1st Annual “Oktoberfest” 2025 (Limited Tix)
Friday, September 26 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: $25*
*Ticket includes a custom stein, drink ticket, automatic entry in raffle, and exclusive access to a live band, games, and experiences.
 | Springline Menlo Park
Break out your lederhosen & dirndls, and raise a stein — Springline is bringing Bavarian vibes to Menlo Park like never before! Join us in our vibrant open-air Plaza for an unforgettable night of Oktoberfest festivities under the stars. This one-night-only celebration promises high energy, lively ...
Walnut Creek Oktoberfest (Sept. 26-27)
Friday, September 26 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free all day!
 | Civic Park East
Walnut Creek OktoberfestCivic Park East, Walnut CreekSept 26 (5–10 PM) & Sept 27 (4–9 PM) Free, family-friendly festival featuring live music, dancing, craft beer & wine, gourmet food, artisan vendors, and a kids’ zone. Dirndls + lederhosen encouraged!
SF’s Union Square Free Outdoor Dance Party (Every Friday)
Friday, September 26 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No RSVP required!
 | Union Square Plaza

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

Union Square’s Free “Salsa in the Square” Night Party (Every 4th Friday)
Friday, September 26 – 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

5:30 pmFree Bollywood Dance Nights at Salesforce Park (Friday Nights)  FREE
Free Rooftop “Bollywood Nights” Dance Class at Salesforce Park (SF)
Friday, September 26 – 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 “Sunset After Dark” Street Festival (SF)
Friday, September 26 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Irving Street
Sunset After Dark is a new community market in San Francisco’s Sunset District. It’s a celebration of local food, culture, and small businesses. The inaugural event will turn three blocks of Irving Street into a lively, family-friendly street festival with food vendors, performances, music, a ...
San Francisco Critical Mass (Last Friday of the Month)
Friday, September 26 – 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 Fall 2025 Open Studios at 1890 Bryant (Preview Night)
Friday, September 26 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No RSVP required
 | 1890 Bryant Street Studios

1890 Bryant Fall 2025 Open Studios: ART + PEOPLE Come visit our collaborative community of artists at 1890 Bryant Studios! You will discover a feast for the eyes, from painting, drawing, ceramics, fiber, fabric design, collage, letterpress printing, bookbinding, photography, sculpture and much, much more. ...

1-Year Anniversary Bash w/ Free Caribbean Eats (Hotel Biron)
Friday, September 26 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 12:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*1 drink minimum for food
 | Hotel Biron
Join us for our End of the Month Event for September (9/26) as we celebrate a year since our reopening @hotelbironwinebar ! Party starts @ 6pm. We will have some fun wines on our hidden menu, just come up and ask! To celebrate us making it this far, ...
6:00 pmOne-Night-Only: “Hexed” Nail Art + Cocktails + Fortune Tellers (SF)  $30*
*Includes Drink, Merch, Tarot Reading & more surprises
6:30 pmSavor the Tradition: Chef Lui’s Tapas Night (The Castro)  $59
6:30 pmFree Queer Shakespeare “Othello” Live at Salesforce Park (SF)  FREE*
*All attendance is free, but please RSVP at https://therhino.audience1st.com/store/8.
6:30 pm“Suga Sweet Sisters of Soul” Tribute to Chaka Khan + Tina Turner (SF)  $35*
*$35+ Presale | $40+ Day of Show
7:00 pmFree Acoustic Blues Night w/ John Rybak + Friends (Redwood City)  FREE
FREE: Oakland’s HellaSecret Comedy & Cocktail Night 2024 (7p + 9p Shows)
Friday, September 26 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Limited free tickets with code FUNCHEAP (donations appreciated). Otherwise use code FUNCHEAP5 for $5 off early bird and general admission tickets
 | Secret Location (Oakland)

Get ready for our “HellaSecret” speakeasy comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a venue and you’ll get an email with the secret location. This HellaSecret comedy show takes place in a ...

Free “Rush Hour Comedy Night” Friday Night (San Francisco)
Friday, September 26 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
 | The Function

Welcome to ‘Rush Hour Comedy Night’ where laughter knows no bounds and cultural collisions are the name of the game. Join our dynamic duo of black and Asian comedians as they embark on a whirlwind adventure through the streets of humor, weaving together their diverse backgrounds and ...Every Friday

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