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San FranFREEsco has joined up with FunCheap to help hunt down the most interesting free (and cheap) events in the Bay Area.

These events are hand-picked by Becca Bandit of San FranFREEsco, which shares with you all the best FREE or almost free events and happenings in the SF Bay Area including concerts, parties, open bars, free food, free events, art openings, free museum admission, fairs, festivals and more.

Sunday, May 12

SF’s 83rd Annual Mother’s Day Rose Show (Golden Gate Park)
Sunday, May 12 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 3:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Many roses available after the show available after the show by donation.
 | Hall of Flowers (GG Park)
SF's 83rd Annual Mother's Day Rose Show (Golden Gate Park)
The San Francisco Rose Society continues its tradition with the annual Mother’s Day Rose Show at Golden Gate Park’s Hall of Flowers, typically with a rose showcase in the exhibition hall. 83rd Annual Mother’s Day Rose Show Theme: I left my rose in San Francisco Mark your calendars ...
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Thursday, June 6

SFMOMA’s “Free First Thursdays” Free Museum Day for Locals (2024)
Thursday, June 6 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*All residents of the nine Bay Area counties are invited to spend a day at the museum on us! From 1–8 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month, Bay Area residents can enjoy SFMOMA’s galleries filled with lively and inspiring art and related events — for free.
 | SFMOMA
SFMOMA's "Free First Thursdays" Free Museum Day for Locals (2024)

All residents of the nine Bay Area counties are invited to spend a day at the museum on us! From noon–8 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month, Bay Area residents can enjoy SFMOMA’s galleries filled with lively and inspiring art and related events ...Monthly

> See more events for June 6

Sunday, June 9

SFMOMA’s “Free Family Day” Free Museum Day (SF)
Sunday, June 9 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free for up to four adults accompanying each visitor 18 and younger.
 | SFMOMA
SFMOMA's "Free Family Day" Free Museum Day (SF)
The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) welcomes families and inter-generational audiences to the museum for its Free Family Day on Sunday, June 9, 2024. While the museum is always free for visitors 18 and younger, on Free Family Day, it is also free for up ...
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Sunday, June 30

2024 San Francisco Pride Parade
Sunday, June 30 – 10:30 am - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Market Street
2024 San Francisco Pride Parade

The San Francisco LGBT Pride Celebration and Parade is one of the largest LGBT gatherings in the nation. The two-day celebration is free and open to all. The Parade takes place on the last Sunday of June annually. The 2024 theme is Beacon of Love. ...

2024 San Francisco Pride Festival (Civic Center)
Sunday, June 30 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but a donations appreciated
 | Civic Center Plaza
2024 San Francisco Pride Festival (Civic Center)

The San Francisco LGBT Pride Celebration and Parade is one of the largest LGBT gatherings in the nation. The two-day celebration is free and open to all. The Parade takes place on the last Sunday of June annually. The 2024 theme is Beacon of Love. ...

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Sunday, July 7

San Francisco Symphony’s Free Concert at Stern Grove (SF)
Sunday, July 7 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are appreciated. Advanced Tickets required
 | Stern Grove
San Francisco Symphony's Free Concert at Stern Grove (SF)
Typically, the Stern Grove Festival announces the full lineup in late April / early May. This year, they’ve kicked things off with a sneak peak announcement of the lineup with the return of SF Symphony. The Festival just announced that the San Francisco Symphony will be ...
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Thursday, August 1

SFMOMA’s “Free First Thursdays” Free Museum Day for Locals (2024)
Thursday, August 1 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*All residents of the nine Bay Area counties are invited to spend a day at the museum on us! From 1–8 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month, Bay Area residents can enjoy SFMOMA’s galleries filled with lively and inspiring art and related events — for free.
 | SFMOMA
SFMOMA's "Free First Thursdays" Free Museum Day for Locals (2024)

All residents of the nine Bay Area counties are invited to spend a day at the museum on us! From noon–8 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month, Bay Area residents can enjoy SFMOMA’s galleries filled with lively and inspiring art and related events ...Monthly

> See more events for August 1

Thursday, September 5

SFMOMA’s “Free First Thursdays” Free Museum Day for Locals (2024)
Thursday, September 5 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*All residents of the nine Bay Area counties are invited to spend a day at the museum on us! From 1–8 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month, Bay Area residents can enjoy SFMOMA’s galleries filled with lively and inspiring art and related events — for free.
 | SFMOMA
SFMOMA's "Free First Thursdays" Free Museum Day for Locals (2024)

All residents of the nine Bay Area counties are invited to spend a day at the museum on us! From noon–8 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month, Bay Area residents can enjoy SFMOMA’s galleries filled with lively and inspiring art and related events ...Monthly

> See more events for September 5

Thursday, October 3

SFMOMA’s “Free First Thursdays” Free Museum Day for Locals (2024)
Thursday, October 3 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*All residents of the nine Bay Area counties are invited to spend a day at the museum on us! From 1–8 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month, Bay Area residents can enjoy SFMOMA’s galleries filled with lively and inspiring art and related events — for free.
 | SFMOMA
SFMOMA's "Free First Thursdays" Free Museum Day for Locals (2024)

All residents of the nine Bay Area counties are invited to spend a day at the museum on us! From noon–8 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month, Bay Area residents can enjoy SFMOMA’s galleries filled with lively and inspiring art and related events ...Monthly

> See more events for October 3

Thursday, November 7

SFMOMA’s “Free First Thursdays” Free Museum Day for Locals (2024)
Thursday, November 7 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*All residents of the nine Bay Area counties are invited to spend a day at the museum on us! From 1–8 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month, Bay Area residents can enjoy SFMOMA’s galleries filled with lively and inspiring art and related events — for free.
 | SFMOMA
SFMOMA's "Free First Thursdays" Free Museum Day for Locals (2024)

All residents of the nine Bay Area counties are invited to spend a day at the museum on us! From noon–8 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month, Bay Area residents can enjoy SFMOMA’s galleries filled with lively and inspiring art and related events ...Monthly

> See more events for November 7

Monday, November 11

Free National Parks Day: Muir Woods + Yosemite for Veterans Day 2024
Monday, November 11 – 7:00 am - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*The entrance fee waiver for fee-free days does not cover amenity or user fees for activities such as camping, boat launches, transportation, or special tours. Although the entrance fee is waved, paid parking/shuttle reservations required for Muir Woods even on free days.
 | All Over California
Free National Parks Day: Muir Woods + Yosemite for Veterans Day 2024

Sometimes you’ve just got to get away from it all and clear your head with the peace and serenity of a national park. On certain “fee-free” days throughout the year, enjoy free entry to all national parks and monuments including Muir Woods and Yosemite National Park, and free ...

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Thursday, December 5

SFMOMA’s “Free First Thursdays” Free Museum Day for Locals (2024)
Thursday, December 5 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*All residents of the nine Bay Area counties are invited to spend a day at the museum on us! From 1–8 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month, Bay Area residents can enjoy SFMOMA’s galleries filled with lively and inspiring art and related events — for free.
 | SFMOMA
SFMOMA's "Free First Thursdays" Free Museum Day for Locals (2024)

All residents of the nine Bay Area counties are invited to spend a day at the museum on us! From noon–8 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month, Bay Area residents can enjoy SFMOMA’s galleries filled with lively and inspiring art and related events ...Monthly

> See more events for December 5

Thursday, January 2

SFMOMA’s “Free First Thursdays” Free Museum Day for Locals (2025)
Thursday, January 2 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*All residents of the nine Bay Area counties are invited to spend a day at the museum on us! From 1–8 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month, Bay Area residents can enjoy SFMOMA’s galleries filled with lively and inspiring art and related events — for free.
 | SFMOMA
SFMOMA's "Free First Thursdays" Free Museum Day for Locals (2025)

All residents of the nine Bay Area counties are invited to spend a day at the museum on us! From noon–8 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month, Bay Area residents can enjoy SFMOMA’s galleries filled with lively and inspiring art and related events ...Monthly

> See more events for January 2