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Free Ferry Ride Day: SF <-> Richmond Rides Free on Black Friday (2024)

Every Friday Through December 27th.
Friday, November 29, 2024 - 6:30 am to 8:25 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free rides every Friday on San Francisco Richmond Ferries from November 1 to end of 2024. No reservations required but seats are first come first served

San Francisco Ferry Building | 1 Ferry Bldg., San Francisco, CA

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Free Ferry Ride Day: SF <-> Richmond Rides Free Every Friday (Until 2025)

San Francisco Bay Ferry just announced that ferry rides between Richmond and Downtown San Francisco will be free Friday from November 1 through the end of 2024.

Ferry Nice!!!!

The ferry ride is approximately 35 minutes and takes off from Gate E2 at the Downtown SF Terminal at the Ferry Building just behind the Ferry Plaza. Richmond to San Francisco is a “Zone 1” trip and is normally $4.70 each way for Clipper, paper or mobile tickets.

The ferry is first come first served for most trips and reservations are not available.

Ferry Times and Frequencies

  • From Richmond to San Francisco ferries start at 6:30am with the last one departing at 8:25pm. There are 14 ferries a day.
  • From San Francisco to Richmond ferries start at 7:15am with the last one departing at 8:05pm. There are 12 ferries a day.
  • Please note November 4th there’s a schedule change – with a few ferry times being adjusted between 5 and 20 minutes. Typically there are more ferries in the morning and evening commute hours, with fewer between 10:45a and 4p

h/t San Francisco Chronicle

 

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: FREE*
*Free rides every Friday on San Francisco Richmond Ferries from November 1 to end of 2024. No reservations required but seats are first come first served
Categories: *Top Pick*, Black Friday, Discount Tix / Promo Codes, Downtown San Francisco, In Person
Address: 1 Ferry Bldg., San Francisco, CA

Friday, November 29, 2024

9:00 am   Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)  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
10:00 am   Thanksgiving Weekend: 12 Free Guided SF Walking Tours on Black Friday (2024)  FREE*
*Although the tour itself is free, the afternoon Japanese Tea Garden tour may require separate admission charge to the gardens.
10:00 am   Black Friday at SF’s 40th Annual Great Dickens Christmas Fair  $45*
*General Admission is $45; special discounts available
10:00 am   2024 “IlluminOdyssey” Dazzling Winter Lights (Nov. 16-Jan. 26)  $27.95*
*$27.95 Adults; $23.95 Children, Students & Seniors
10:00 am   SF’s Civil War Era Fort’s New Film Series (July – Dec. 2024)  FREE
11:00 am   Free Museum Days at SF’s Contemporary Jewish Museum: Thanksgiving Weekend 2024 (Nov. 29-Dec. 1)  FREE*
*Book free tickets at thecjm.org
11:00 am   75% Off: Black Friday at SF’s Buffalo Exchange (Nov. 29-30)  FREE
11:00 am   “Pay-What-You-Can” Taco Day at SF’s Tato (Every Friday)  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
12:00 pm   Black Friday at San Jose’s Holiday Ice Rink “Downtown Ice”  $21*
*$21 includes skate rentals
4:00 pm   Fan Expo San Francisco at Moscone Center (Nov. 29-Dec. 1)  $35
4:00 pm   The Dog Friday Art Show & Exhibition w/ Live Music (Berkeley)  FREE*
*Free to browse.
4:00 pm   Santa Rosa Winter Lights Tree Lighting Celebration (2024)  FREE
4:30 pm   Ghirardelli Square’s 2024 Holiday Lighting Ceremony  FREE
5:00 pm   2 for 1 Deal: Black Friday Paint & Shop w/ Live Music (SF)  $36.52*
*Free entry but you can get 2 for 1 Black Friday deal for Paint Night for only $36.52
5:00 pm   $1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)  FREE*
*Free admission with RSVP on Eventbrite
5:00 pm   SF City Hall Lights Up for Thanksgiving 2024 (Nov. 28-29)  FREE
5:00 pm   “Miracle” Christmas-Themed Pop Up Cocktail Bar: Opening Night (SF)  FREE
6:00 pm   2024 Festival of Lights Parade (Niles)  FREE
6:00 pm   San Jose’s 2024 “Christmas in the Park” Opening Day (Nov. 29 – Jan. 1)  FREE*
*Free, but donations are accepted
7:00 pm   “Rush Hour Comedy Night” w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)  FREE*
*RSVP Required
All Day   SF’s Black Friday Ice Skating Dance Party w/ WiLD 94.9 at Union Square  $20*
*$20 adult tix (includes skate rental)
7:00 pm   Laugh GPT: SF’s First AI-Powered Stand-up Comedy Show (2024)  FREE*
*Use secret code HUMAN for comp tickets, otherwise, $10 off with secret code FUNCHEAP
7:00 pm   SF’s HellaSecret “Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Showcase (7p + 8:45p)  FREE*
*Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated. Otherwise, $15 adv / $20 door tickets also available
7:00 pm   FREE: Oakland’s HellaSecret Comedy & Cocktail Night 2024 (7p + 9p Shows)  FREE*
*Limited free tickets with code FUNCHEAP (donations appreciated). Otherwise use code FUNCHEAP5 for $5 off early bird and general admission tickets
7:30 pm   A Season of Winter Wonder at Chabot Space & Science Center (Nov. 29 – Jan. 5)  FREE*
*Some events are free, some included with admission and some are paid tickets
7:30 pm   “Amadeus” Film w/ Live Orchestra from San Francisco Symphony (Nov. 29-30)  $99
7:30 pm   Multi-Platinum Recording Artist “G-Eazy” Live at the Fox Theater (Oakland)  FREE*
*WIN
8:00 pm   “The Stoner Comedy Jam” Friday Nights (SF)  FREE*
*Free with RSVP (21+ with Valid ID) - One item minimum purchase per person required
8:00 pm   SF’s 17-Year Run “Secret Improv Society” (Fridays & Saturdays)  $20*
*Normally $25, use secret code FUNCHEAP for $5 off tickets
10:15 pm   SF’s Free Late Night “Crazy Funny Asians” 10pm Comedy Show (Fri & Sat)  FREE*
*Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated. Otherwise, $25 door tickets also available
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