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Wednesday, November 4

Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)
Wednesday, November 4 – 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
 | Japanese Tea Garden

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 Wednesday

SF’s Holiday Ice Skating Rink at Union Square: 2026 Opening Ceremony + Free Ice Skating
Wednesday, November 4 – All Day | Cost: FREE*
*First 100 guests can skate for free during the 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. sessions. Registration is required upon arrival; $22 for a reg. skate session w/ skates included
 | Union Square Park
The Safeway Holiday Ice Rink in Union Square presented by Kaiser Permanente will open with a festive evening ceremony to kick off the holiday ice skating season. Guests are invited to skate before and after the celebration, which will include on-ice performances. Additional special guests ...

SF Zoo Free Admission Day (November 2026)
Wednesday, November 4 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission offer only valid to San Francisco residents with valid ID, subject to capacity. Admission into the zoo ends one hour before closing time for non-members. (For members admission ends 30 minutes before closing time.)
 | San Francisco Zoo

The San Francisco Zoo, Northern California’s largest zoological park and conservation center, periodically offers free admission for San Francisco residents. When is the next free zoo day for SF residents? Next verified free days: January 7, 2026 February 4, 2026 March 4, 2026 April 1, 2026 ...

11:00 amFree Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)  FREE
SF’s GLBT History Museum: Free First Wednesday
Wednesday, November 4 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free tickets are not available for reservation online on free days; all visitors will be welcomed to the museum as long as there is capacity on a first-come, first-served basis.
 | GLBT Historical Society Museum

Located in SF’s Castro District, the GLBT Historical Society Museum is the first full-scale, stand-alone museum of its kind in the United States. The museum celebrates 100 years of the city’s vast queer past through dynamic exhibitions and programming. Normally, admission is $10, but on ...Monthly

2026 Valkyries Championship Parade Along Embarcadero (SF) | Street Closures, Parade Map, BART, Caltrain Info
Wednesday, November 4 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Ferry Building
The 2026 WNBA Champion Golden State Valkyries and the City of San Francisco will host a championship parade along The Embarcadero. The route begins at the Ferry Building near Mission Street and ends at King and 2nd Street, with fans invited to line up from ...
12:00 pmFree IBISWorld Research Webinar: State + Archived Industry Reports (Zoom)  FREE*
*Register via Zoom
2:00 pmFree Art Workshop: Clay Tile Textures  FREE
Ranch First Wednesday Open Community Day | Napa
Wednesday, November 4 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*$5 donation suggested per person, but no one is turned away for lack of funds. RSVP requested but not required.
 | Connolly Ranch

Come and walk-in every first Wednesday of every month from 3-5 pm in the spring, summer and fall, and from 2-4 pm in the winter. Ranch First Wednesday Open Community Day Every First Wednesday Connolly Ranch, 3141 Browns Valley Road, Napa FREE (RSVP requested but not required) $5 ...Monthly

Dread Scot & RSF Gallery Tour & Sketching Activity (YBCA)
Wednesday, November 4 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 5:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE
 | Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
Learn more about YBCA exhibitions at this guided tour of Dread Scott: The Body Politic and Rael San Fratello: Prototypes and Provocations, along with a sketching activity. Led by teaching artists, join us for this unique opportunity to learn more about YBCA’s exhibitions. Part of Free Wednesdays
$1 Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina (SoMa)
Wednesday, November 4 – 4:30 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No admission charge. Wings are $1 each.
 | Underdogs Cantina

Join us for Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina with $1 Wings from 4:30pm – Close! $1 Wing Wednesdays | 4:30pm to Close Underdogs Cantina, 128 King St. (Across from ballpark), SF FREE (No Cover) $1 WINGS from 4:30pm – Close Happy Hour from ...Every Wednesday

First 100 Guests Skate Free at SF’s Holiday Ice Rink Opening (Union Square)
Wednesday, November 4 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: $22*
*First 100 guests skate free, registration required, $22 general admission for adults, $17 for children 8 and under
 | The Safeway Holiday Ice Rink in Union Square presented by Kaiser Permanente
The Safeway Holiday Ice Rink in Union Square presented by Kaiser Permanente will open with a festive evening ceremony to kick off the holiday ice skating season. Guests are invited to skate before and after the celebration, which will include on-ice performances. Additional special guests ...
5:00 pmPractice French + Meet SF Francophones (Tala Wine)  FREE*
*There will be food and wine for purchase, but there is no minimum, and hosts will provide some food and non-alcoholic beverages for guests.
6:00 pm“Safe Words” Comedy & Hot Dogs | SF  FREE*
*Donation-based admission
6:00 pmIntroduction to Drawing Portraits From Photos (3 Session Class)  $165*
*$150.00 + $15.00 Materials Fee = $165.00
6:00 pmKristen Naiman with Sarah Leon & Cait Munro – Real Style  FREE*
*FREE ADMISSION / RSVP REQUESTED / Open Seating. Tickets with the book bundled remain and include a reserved seat up front! BUY TICKETS HERE
6:00 pmFree Millennial Punk Documentary Screening + Q&A (SF)  FREE*
*Free and open to the public
Free Behind-the-Scenes Talk: How SF Neo-Futurists Run 100 Shows a Year (SF Main Library)
Wednesday, November 4 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE | SFPL Main Library Steve Silver Room (4th Floor)
Learn what it takes to write, direct and perform 100 SHOWS A YEAR as a small group of artists who also RUN THE BUSINESS together. It’s not a sitcom, it’s The San Francisco Neo-Futurists. They put on the Infinite Wrench, the show the SF Chronicle calls ...
6:00 pm“Wiener Wednesday” Free Hot Dog Night at Rye (SF)  FREE*
*Every Wednesday, Free Hot Dogs with every Hornitos Cocktail purchase
6:30 pmDrink & Draw Art Event & Raffle | The Knockout  FREE
6:30 pmIntro to Personal Safety & Self-Defense Class | SF  FREE*
*Free but an RSVP is required.
“South Side Beer Ride” Free Monthly Brewery Shuttle | SF
Wednesday, November 4 – 6:30 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Shuttle is Free. Beer for purchase.
 | Triple Voodoo Brewery

Free hop on/hop off brewery shuttle. Start at any of the eight participating breweries, then hop on any one of three vans running approximately every 30 minutes.  First Wednesdays Free Beer Shuttle Every 1st Wednesday | 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm Speakeasy Brewery, 1195 Evans ...Monthly

7:00 pmHeidi Evelyn Swing Band – Live Swing Music & Lindy Hop  $10
7:00 pmStartup Pitch Events San Francisco: 5 Founders on Stage  $12.60*
*Advance registration is required. Complimentary admission is available for approved investors after verification. General admission tickets are paid, and prices vary by ticket type and availability. Space is limited. No donation is required. Please check Eventbrite for current pricing and ticket availability.
Free SF Fútbol Night: Roll Fog Film Preview + Panel (KALW)
Wednesday, November 4 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | KALW
Join KALW for an evening exploring the culture, community & future of fútbol in San Francisco, with filmmakers, photographers, and fans. Soccer is about more than what happens on the pitch. It’s about community, identity, creativity, and the people who keep the game beautiful. Join KALW for ...
7:00 pmBlack Hammer’s Free “Hopped Up” Trivia Night (Every Wednesday)  FREE
7:00 pmRyli  FREE*
*FREE
7:00 pmStand Up Berkeley  FREE*
*RSVP
7:30 pmSFDanceworks Season 9 Performance  $36*
*Use code: SFDW9 for 10% off tickets!
7:30 pmHometown Free Comedy Night & Happy Hour | Emeryville  FREE*
*Free with an RSVP
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