San Francisco Calendar

San Francisco is super spendy to live in, but there’s always a ton of fun, free & cheap things to do… if you know where to look. Here’s our calendar of upcoming fun, yet affordable, events.

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Saturday, May 30, 2026

Parks4All: Brewfest 2026 (The Presidio)
Parks4All: Brewfest 2026 (The Presidio)
Saturday, May 30 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: $60*
*$60 for one general admission ticket, $210 for a four-pack, $315 for a six-pack, $90 for one GA ticket and a one-year Parks Conservancy membership.
 | Presidio Civil War Parade Grounds

Join the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy for the fourth annual Parks4All: Brewfest on Saturday, May 30 from noon to 4 p.m. in the Presidio of San Francisco. One of the more...

9:00 pmFree Tix: HellaSecret “Desi Comedy Night” Live in SF (7p + 9p)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP for first 100 people. $25 at door without RSVP
8:00 amSpring Wildlife Nature Walk + Bird Count (Stern Grove)   $36*
*Free for anyone who cannot afford to buy a ticket.
9:30 amFree de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)   FREE*
*Free general admission to Bay Area residents. Valid ID or proof of residency required. This offer applies only to the permanent collection galleries. Advanced timed tickets required.
9:30 amFree “Legion of Honor” Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)   FREE*
*Free general admission to Bay Area residents. Valid ID or proof of residency required. This offer applies only to the permanent collection galleries. Timed advanced tickets required
10:30 amSF’s Free Kids Music Festival in Golden Gate Park   FREE
11:00 amExcelsior Cleanup w/ Free Food & Drink For Volunteers (SF)   FREE*
*Register for free on this Civic Joy Fund Mobilize page: https://www.mobilize.us/civicjoyfund/event/757734/
11:00 amDrawing From Film: La Llorona (2019) in SF   FREE*
*Completely free to all
11:00 amSan Francisco Adaptive Sports Fair   FREE
1:30 pmJazz Jam + Blossom & Swing Art Opening (SF)   FREE*
*Art Show Free, Jazz Jam is $10 requested donation
4:20 pmFree SF Community Hike: Cannabis + Wellness (Twin Peaks)   FREE*
*RSVP
7:00 pmBest of PlayGround-SF (’26): The Best Short Works   FREE*
*Free with suggested donation
7:00 pmBest of PlayGround 2026: Free Fest of Short Plays (SF)   FREE*
*free with suggested donation
7:30 pmSF Philharmonic and Anne Richardson   $30
8:30 pmFree Outdoor Movie Night in Duboce Park “Jurassic Park” (SF)   FREE

Sunday, May 31, 2026

"Manny's Neighborhood Trash Cleanup" w/ $1 Beer & Free Yoga Classes, Free Fries (SF)
“Manny’s Neighborhood Trash Cleanup” w/ $1 Beer & Free Yoga Classes, Free Fries (SF)
Sunday, May 31 – 10:00 am - Ends at 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Sign up on this TogetherSF Mobilize page: https://www.mobilize.us/togethersf/event/444979/
 | Manny’s

Tired? Sunday Funday. Wired? Sunday done-day. Make our neighborhood better, brunch with cool people (sorry not sorry, we’re biased), get deals to some fave local spots, and wrap it up before more...

10:00 amFree Admission Day: We Are Bruce Lee Exhibit  FREE
11:00 amFree Art Chalk Party on Hippie Hill (Golden Gate Park)   FREE*
*FREE!
11:00 am“Lindy in the Park” Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)   FREE*
*Weather permitting (rain cancels)
1:00 pmGolden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party (SF)   FREE
1:00 pmMango Party in the Park: Free Mangoes & DJs (GG Park)   FREE
1:00 pm4th Annual “Gamelan in the Garden” at San Francisco Botanical Garden   FREE*
*Performances from 1PM to 2:30 are free with park admission. Park admission is free for San Francisco residents. Non-SF residents must pay regular admission fee
1:00 pmGolden Gate Park Band’s Free Symphony in the Park: Songs and Dances   FREE*
*Free, but donations are welcome.
1:30 pmAlice & the Wave Band Pop Music Concert (SF)   FREE*
*No RSVP
2:00 pmFree Author Talk: Luke Goebel’s ‘Kill Dick’ Reading (SF)   FREE
2:00 pm“Snow White and Friends” Dance Show (SF)   $30*
*Free for kids ages 0-5! $20 for kids 6-18 and seniors
3:00 pmFestival of New Works: Disloyal (SF)   FREE*
*free with suggested donation
4:30 pmFree Reggae in the Park: Dub Mission 30th Anniversary (Golden Gate Park)   FREE
5:00 pmSecret Improv Vice: Birthday Edition + Cake (SF)   $25


Monday, June 1, 2026

SF Pirate Scavenger Hunt: Free Family Adventure (826 Valencia)
SF Pirate Scavenger Hunt: Free Family Adventure (826 Valencia)
Monday, June 1 – All Day | Cost: FREE*
*Free. Nada. Nil. Zilch. Líng. Yeong. None.
 | 826 Valencia

Want to make your kid’s summer a little more adventurous? Join San Francisco’s Pirate Scavenger Hunt! Pick up a map at the Pirate Supply Store: 826 Valencia St, San Francisco or download it at www.findingsealegs.com Solve more...

6:00 pmSF Arcade Bar “Emporium” 8 Free Game Tokens for “Industry Night” (Every Monday)   FREE*
*8 free game tokens if you are part of the "industry"
7:00 pm“Motown On Mondays” DJ Night (Madrone Art Bar)   FREE*
*Free before 8pm; $5 after
8:00 pmMirthquake: Monday Live Comedy in the Richmond w/ $5 Drinks (SF)   FREE*
*free tickets, RSVP to ensure a spot, 21+

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

de Young Museum Free Day (First Tuesdays)
de Young Museum Free Day (First Tuesdays)
Tuesday, June 2 – 9:30 am - Ends at 5:15 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission to general galleries; special exhibition fees still apply. Timed tickets required
 | de Young Museum

Located in beautiful Golden Gate Park, the de Young Museum is a landmark art museum founded in 1895. Your visit includes a whirlwind trip around the world as the museum’s collections more...

9:30 am“Legion of Honor” Museum Free Day (First Tuesdays)   FREE*
*Free admission to general galleries; special exhibition fees still apply. Advanced timed tickets required.
10:00 amSF’s Conservatory of Flowers Free First Tuesdays (Golden Gate Park)   FREE
11:00 amSF’s Cartoon Art Museum’s “Pay What You Wish” Day (First Tuesdays)   FREE*
*Pay What You Wish Day
4:00 pmSF’s Free Arcade Game Night at The Detour (First Tuesdays)   FREE*
*Free unlimited play wristband with any purchase from bar

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Japanese Tea Garden's Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)
Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)
Wednesday, June 3 – 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 more...

10:00 amSF Zoo Free Admission Day (June 2026)   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.)
11:00 amFree Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)   FREE
11:00 amSF’s GLBT History Museum: Free First Wednesday   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.
6:00 pm“Safe Words” Comedy & Hot Dogs | SF   FREE*
*Donation-based admission
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 pmIntro to Personal Safety & Self-Defense Class | SF   FREE*
*Free but an RSVP is required.
6:30 pmDrink & Draw Art Event & Raffle | The Knockout   FREE
6:30 pm“South Side Beer Ride” Free Monthly Brewery Shuttle | SF   FREE*
*Shuttle is Free. Beer for purchase.
7:00 pmBlack Hammer’s Free “Hopped Up” Trivia Night (Every Wednesday)   FREE

Thursday, June 4, 2026

Free First Thursdays at SF's Museum of Craft and Design
Free First Thursdays at SF’s Museum of Craft and Design
Thursday, June 4 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free Admission every First Thursday
 | Museum of Craft and Design

There’s no better time to visit the Museum of Craft and Design than on their Free First Thursdays. Committed to making art, craft, and design accessible to everyone, the Museum of Craft more...

12:00 pmSFMOMA’s “Free First Thursdays” Free Museum Day for Locals   FREE*
*Residents of the nine Bay Area counties are invited to spend a day at the museum on us
6:00 pmLower Polk / TL Art Walk | Trendyloin   FREE
8:00 pmClara La San   $49.90
9:30 pmSadderday: An Emo/Pop-Punk/Screamo Dance Party | SF   FREE

Friday, June 5, 2026

Manilatown Ancestral Ensemble (Kids’ Show) at Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026
Manilatown Ancestral Ensemble (Kids’ Show) at Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026
Friday, June 5 – 11:00 am - Ends at 12:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Gardens, Children’s Garden

Fri, Jun 5 | 11:00am – 11:30am Children’s Garden, Yerba Buena Gardens 799 Howard St. San Francisco, CA This children’s program has two shows: 11-11:30am with a repeat show 12-12:30pm. The Manilatown Ancestral Ensemble presents the pre-colonial more...

7:00 pmSF’s HellaSecret “Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Showcase (7p + 9p)   FREE*
*Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated. Otherwise, $15 adv / $20 door tickets also available
7:30 pmElim Chan Conducts “La Mer” with SF Symphony (June 5-6)   $49*
*Tickets start at $49 (while supplies last)
3:00 pm“Block Fest” Tenderloin Arts Festival & Free Art Making | SF   FREE*
*Free, but an RSVP is required.
5:00 pm$1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)   FREE*
*Free admission with RSVP on Eventbrite
5:00 pmNorth Beach First Fridays Art Crawl (SF)   FREE
5:00 pmUnion Square’s Free “Salsa in the Square” Night Party (Every 4th Friday)   FREE
8:00 pmSan Francisco Bike Party (First Fridays)   FREE

Saturday, June 6, 2026

SF's Union Street Festival 2026 (June 6-7)
SF’s Union Street Festival 2026 (June 6-7)
Saturday, June 6 – 11:00 am - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE
 | Union Street (Gough to Fillmore)

Kick off the summer with the 48th anniversary of The Union Street Festival! The two-day long Union Street Festival brings neighbors, locals, and visitors alike to the Marina District. Come celebrate local more...

7:30 pmElim Chan Conducts “La Mer” with SF Symphony (June 5-6)   $49*
*Tickets start at $49 (while supplies last)
9:00 pmFree Tix: HellaSecret “Desi Comedy Night” Live in SF (7p + 9p)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP for first 100 people. $25 at door without RSVP
9:30 amFree de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)   FREE*
*Free general admission to Bay Area residents. Valid ID or proof of residency required. This offer applies only to the permanent collection galleries. Advanced timed tickets required.
9:30 amFree “Legion of Honor” Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)   FREE*
*Free general admission to Bay Area residents. Valid ID or proof of residency required. This offer applies only to the permanent collection galleries. Timed advanced tickets required
All DayBank of America’s “Museums On Us” Free Museum Weekend (2026)   FREE*
*Free for Bank of America or Merrill Lynch Card Holders. Some venues may be closed on certain days; please confirm directly with participating museums.
10:00 am“Healthy Parks Healthy People”: Monthly Nature Walks | Bay Area   FREE
All DayUnion Street Festival 2026 (June 6-June 7)   FREE
11:00 amSF’s “Festa Italiana” Street Fair 2026 (June 6-7)   FREE
12:00 pmSF’s Fillmore Summer Kick-Off: Grillin’ in the ‘Mo (2026)   FREE
6:00 pm“MAPP” SF’s Free Art, Poetry & Concert Crawl in The Mission (June 2026)   FREE
8:00 pmPaul Oakenfold & The Crystal Method (Regency Ballroom)   $48.72
9:00 pmSF’s Prince vs. Michael Jackson DJ Party (NoPa)   $10

Sunday, June 7, 2026

SF's Union Street Festival 2026 (June 6-7)
SF’s Union Street Festival 2026 (June 6-7)
Sunday, June 7 – 11:00 am - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE
 | Union Street (Gough to Fillmore)

Kick off the summer with the 48th anniversary of The Union Street Festival! The two-day long Union Street Festival brings neighbors, locals, and visitors alike to the Marina District. Come celebrate local more...

2:00 pm$5 Off Tix: Darkly Comic “Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really” Live (May 15-June 27)   $47*
*Normally $52; $5 off with code FUNCHEAP
3:00 pmSF’s “Civic Symphony” Free Concerts (2025/26)   FREE*
*RSVP - donations are accepted
All DayBank of America’s “Museums On Us” Free Museum Weekend (2026)   FREE*
*Free for Bank of America or Merrill Lynch Card Holders. Some venues may be closed on certain days; please confirm directly with participating museums.
10:00 amAsian Art Museum: Free Admission Day (Every First Sunday)   FREE*
*Special exhibitions may require separate admission surcharge
10:00 am“Manny’s Neighborhood Trash Cleanup” w/ $1 Beer & Free Yoga Classes, Free Fries (SF)   FREE*
*Sign up on this TogetherSF Mobilize page: https://www.mobilize.us/togethersf/event/444979/
11:00 amSF’s “Festa Italiana” Street Fair 2026 (June 6-7)   FREE
All DayUnion Street Festival 2026 (June 6-June 7)   FREE
11:00 am“Lindy in the Park” Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)   FREE*
*Weather permitting (rain cancels)
11:00 amSF’s “Head West” Marketplace at the Ferry Building (Every 1st Sunday)   FREE
11:00 am“Castro Art Mart” Mini Block Party on Noe St. (Every First Sunday)   FREE
12:30 pmFree Monthly Yoga Class for Beginners | SF   FREE*
*Free but an RSVP is required.
1:00 pmFree Pride Concert: “Golden Gate Park Band” Symphony in the Park   FREE*
*Free, but donations are welcome.
1:00 pmGolden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party (SF)   FREE

Monday, June 8, 2026

6:00 pmSF Arcade Bar “Emporium” 8 Free Game Tokens for “Industry Night” (Every Monday)  FREE*
*8 free game tokens if you are part of the "industry"
6:30 pmCyberpunk Cinema Night | Mission Dist.  FREE
7:00 pm“Motown On Mondays” DJ Night (Madrone Art Bar)  FREE*
*Free before 8pm; $5 after
8:00 pmMirthquake: Monday Live Comedy in the Richmond w/ $5 Drinks (SF)  FREE*
*free tickets, RSVP to ensure a spot, 21+

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Morocco: "Top Hat & Tails" Film Screening at the Internet Archive (SF)
Morocco: “Top Hat & Tails” Film Screening at the Internet Archive (SF)
Tuesday, June 9 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: $5*
*$10 General Admission - Get exclusive $5 off tix
 | Internet Archive

Step into a night of glamour and public domain history. Join the Internet Archive for a special screening of Morocco (1930), the classic film, newly in the public domain this year that stunned more...

7:30 pmSF’s Iconic Punchline Comedy Club: Secret Guest List (Joe Klocek & Friends)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Must arrive 30 minutes in advance for guaranteed entry. All shows are 18 & over with valid photo ID. Like most comedy clubs, there is a two drink minimum.
7:30 amSan Francisco Botanical Garden’s Free Day (2nd Tuesdays)   FREE*
*Free on the 2nd Tuesday of the month; on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Year's Day, and daily from 7:30-9 am. Free for SF residents daily

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Secret Guest List: Cobb's Free Comedy Nights (Comedy Showcase)
Secret Guest List: Cobb’s Free Comedy Nights (Comedy Showcase)
Wednesday, June 10 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Must arrive 30 minutes early for guaranteed entry. All shows are 18 & over with valid photo ID. Like most comedy clubs, there is a two drink minimum.
 | Cobb's Comedy Club

Cobb’s Comedy Club has a secret guestlist for a handpicked group of shows at SF’s biggest comedy club. Every month they handpick some of SF’s top local comedians to showcase for you more...

9:00 amJapanese 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
11:00 amFree Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)   FREE
6:00 pm“Wiener Wednesday” Free Hot Dog Night at Rye (SF)   FREE*
*Every Wednesday, Free Hot Dogs with every Hornitos Cocktail purchase
7:00 pmBlack Hammer’s Free “Hopped Up” Trivia Night (Every Wednesday)   FREE