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San Francisco… land of the free. Here’s just the free stuff in SF and the Bay Area. Keep your wallet in your pocket and enjoy!

Monday, May 25

Memorial Day Monday 2026 Parking Rules in SF (How Not to Get a Ticket)
Memorial Day Monday 2026 Parking Rules in SF (How Not to Get a Ticket)
Parking Enforcement on Memorial Day Holiday Although there are no daytime street sweeping and residential permit parking time limits today, on Monday, May 25, 2026: Parking meters are enforced (all meters, including color capped), along with all white zones, nightly street sweeping (street cleaning) and safety ...
Free National Parks Day: Muir Woods + Yosemite for Memorial Day 2026
Free National Parks Day: Muir Woods + Yosemite for Memorial Day 2026

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 Day at GG Park’s 55-Acre Botanical Gardens on Memorial Day 2026 (SF Residents)
Free Day at GG Park's 55-Acre Botanical Gardens on Memorial Day 2026 (SF Residents)
Explore 55 beautiful acres of landscaped gardens and open spaces that showcase more than 8,000 different kinds of plants from around the world. Accessible to all. Open Daily at 7:30am-Last Entry The Garden closes one hour after last entry. Last entry changes seasonally. Spring & Summer Last Entry 2nd ...
Mill Valley Community Center 25th Anniversary + Park Festival (2026)
Monday, May 25 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Carnival games may require ticket purchase; live music, toddler zone, and photo booth are free.
| Mill Valley Community Center
Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Mill Valley Community Center with a free community festival featuring live music, including a headlining performance by Tainted Love, a carnival, activities for kids, a toddler zone, a festive photo booth, and a selection of food trucks and vendors. ...
“Live at Lagunitas” Free Concert w/ Blu DeTiger (Petaluma)
Monday, May 25 – 4:20 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but tickets are required
| Lagunitas Brewery
"Live at Lagunitas" Free Concert w/ Blu DeTiger (Petaluma)

Lagunitas Brewery in Petaluma presents a free live summer concert series, Live at Lagunitas, featuring some amazing bands in their LaguMiniAmphitheaterette that would normally play big venues in San Francisco. Shows are free, but tickets are required for each show. You’ll want to grab them quick as these shows will definitely sell ...

Memorial Day Bonfire Night at SF’s Ocean Beach (2026)
Monday, May 25 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Fire rings are first come, first serve
| Ocean Beach Fire Pits
Memorial Day Bonfire Night at SF's Ocean Beach (2026)

For the first time in four months, it’s finally legal again to have a bonfire at Ocean Beach. During the “No Burn” Season (which runs from November 1 to the end of February), bonfires are not allowed, but starting March 1, 2026, bonfires are back ...

SF Arcade Bar “Emporium” 8 Free Game Tokens for “Industry Night” (Every Monday)
Monday, May 25 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*8 free game tokens if you are part of the "industry"
| Emporium SF
SF Arcade Bar "Emporium" 8 Free Game Tokens for "Industry Night" (Every Monday)

Emporium Arcade Bar San Francisco, the dynamic venue known for its classic arcade games, colorful, fun-loving atmosphere, and renowned drink menu, now offers 8 free game tokens for anyone in “the industry” – so we’re assuming barstaff, restaurant staff, nightlife staff. Monday Nights are for ...Every Monday

“Motown On Mondays” DJ Night (Madrone Art Bar)
Monday, May 25 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free before 8pm; $5 after
| Madrone Art Bar
"Motown On Mondays" DJ Night (Madrone Art Bar)

at Madrone, dance the night away with hosts DJ Gordo Cabeza and guest DJS spinning originals, exclusive remixes, and close relatives of your favorite Motown songs during M.O.M. Motown on Mondays. Motown on Mondays Every Monday | 7 pm to 2 am Madrone ...Every Monday

Oakland’s Free “Town Biz” Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue)
Monday, May 25 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Food/drink for purchase
| Mesa Maguey
Oakland’s Free "Town Biz" Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue)

Get ready for TownBiz Comedy Night in Oakland’s Temescal neighborhood—a celebration of Oakland comedy and culture with a series of pop-up live shows across the Bay by HellaFunny. This HellaFunny comedy night takes place at the just-opened Mesa Maguey, an upscale agave bar and Oaxcacan restaurant that’s a perfect date-night ...Every Monday

Free Monday Comedy Night in Downtown SF
Free Monday Comedy Night in Downtown SF

Welcome to the heart of laughter right on the edge of SF’s vibrant Hayes Valley district! Step into a world of hilarity and at the newest addition to the city’s comedy scene – a chic, upscale comedy club boasting avant-garde decor, an upstairs lounge and a roster of top-notch comedians. ...

Mirthquake: Monday Live Comedy in the Richmond w/ $5 Drinks (SF)
Monday, May 25 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*free tickets, RSVP to ensure a spot, 21+
| Abbey Tavern
Mirthquake: Monday Live Comedy in the Richmond w/ $5 Drinks (SF)

Looking for a great way to kick off your week? Look no further than Mirthquake: Monday Live Comedy in the Richmond! This live stand-up comedy show, held every Monday at the Abbey Tavern, is the perfect way to start your week off with a bang. Featuring a ...Every Monday

Mount Diablo’s 2026 Memorial Day Beacon Lighting & WWII Flyover at Sunset
Monday, May 25 – 8:20 pm | Cost: FREE | Veterans Memorial Building of San Ramon Valley
Mount Diablo's 2026 Memorial Day Beacon Lighting & WWII Flyover at Sunset
Local veterans will light The Beacon on top of Mount Diablo at sunset to honor the men and women who have died while serving in the U.S. Military. The 5th Annual Danville Mount Diablo Beacon Lighting Ceremony will take place at the Veterans Memorial Building in ...

Tuesday, May 26

Oakland’s “Mezcal & Mole” Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)
Tuesday, May 26 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Food/drink for purchase
| Mesa Maguey
Oakland's "Mezcal & Mole" Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)

Get ready for the return of HellaFunny comedy night to Temescal with a series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. This HellaFunny comedy show takes place at the just-opened Mesa Maguey, an upscale agave bar and Oaxcacan restaurant that’s a perfect date-night spot with lots ...Every Tuesday

$1 Margaritas & “Disco Taco Tuesday” at Underdogs (SoMa)
Tuesday, May 26 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No admission charge
| Underdogs Cantina
$1 Margaritas & "Disco Taco Tuesday" at Underdogs (SoMa)

Join us for a Disco Taco Tuesday at Underdogs Cantina with $1 MARGARITAS from 7:30pm – 8pm! $1 Margs & Disco Taco Tuesday at 7:30pm Underdogs Cantina, 128 King St. (Across from ballpark), SF FREE (No Cover) $1 MARGARITAS from 7:30pm – 8:00pm ...Every Tuesday

FREE: SF’s “Laugh GPT” AI-Powered Comedy Night (The Function)
Tuesday, May 26 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required.
| The Function
FREE: SF's "Laugh GPT" AI-Powered Comedy Night (The Function)

The robot revolution is upon us, and they’ve infiltrated the world of comedy! Join us for “Laugh GPT,” the AI-powered comedy show that might just be humanity’s last stand-up hurrah. As artificial intelligence advances, who knows how long our human comedians will be able to hold ...Every Tuesday

Live Music Lunch Series at Thrive City (SF)
Tuesday, May 26 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 1:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Thrive City
Looking for a relaxing space to come out and enjoy your lunch? Join us at Thrive City for our free Live Music Lunch Series! Catch special performances from Bay Area musicians and enjoy seating options whether you are bringing your lunch from home or grabbing a ...
SF’s Free Concerts & Food Trucks: “Civic Center Soundtrack” (Every Tue/Thu)
Tuesday, May 26 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Fulton Plaza
SF's Free Concerts & Food Trucks: "Civic Center Soundtrack" (Every Tue/Thu)

San Francisco’s free lunchtime concert series is back. The Civic Center Soundtrack returns for its third season starting Tuesday, April 14, 2026, bringing live music to Fulton Plaza twice a week through October. Concerts take place Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12 pm to 3 pm ...

SF’s Noe Valley Night Market 2026
Tuesday, May 26 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Noe Valley Town Square
SF's Noe Valley Night Market 2026

Come out for the Noe Valley Night Market from 5–8pm at the Noe Valley Town Square for a cozy evening of live music, local retail and food vendors, and family-friendly fun. Gather with neighbors, support small businesses, and enjoy a music-filled evening out with the ...Monthly

AAPI Women Makers Fair
Tuesday, May 26 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to attend, items available for purchase. RSVPs encouraged! 21+ only.
| Wine Down
AAPI Women Makers Fair
Join us for a night celebrating creativity, community, and some incredible AAPI women makers. On Tuesday, 5/26, we’re turning Wine Down into a pop-up fair featuring a curated group of winemakers, bakers, artists, writers, and small business owners, each bringing something unique, thoughtful, and worth discovering. It’s not ...
Iraq War Veteran’s Tale: Helen Benedict Book Talk (SF)
Tuesday, May 26 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 6:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Book Passage (SF)
Iraq War Veteran's Tale: Helen Benedict Book Talk (SF)
In The Soldier’s House, Helen Benedict tells the story of an Iraq War veteran who saves the lives of his assassinated Iraqi interpreter’s widow, child, and mother by bringing them to his upstate New York home. This is a compassionate tale that examines whether redemption and forgiveness are ...