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Thursday, October 1

Free First Thursdays at SF’s Museum of Craft and Design
Thursday, October 1 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free Admission every First Thursday
 | Museum of Craft and Design
Free First Thursdays at SF's Museum of Craft and Design
SFMOMA’s “Free First Thursdays” Free Museum Day for Locals
Thursday, October 1 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Residents of the nine Bay Area counties are invited to spend a day at the museum on us
SFMOMA's "Free First Thursdays" Free Museum Day for Locals
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Friday, October 2

History Museum: Free First Fridays (Redwood City)
Friday, October 2 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE | San Mateo County History Museum
History Museum: Free First Fridays (Redwood City)
North Beach First Fridays Art Crawl (SF)
Friday, October 2 – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | North Beach
North Beach First Fridays Art Crawl (SF)
Oakland Art Murmur (First Fridays Art Walk)
Friday, October 2 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Oakland: Broadway/Telegraph Cooridor
Oakland Art Murmur (First Fridays Art Walk)
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Saturday, October 3

Bank of America’s “Museums On Us” Free Museum Weekend (2026)
Saturday, October 3 – 10:00 am | Cost: 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.
Bank of America's "Museums On Us" Free Museum Weekend (2026)
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Sunday, October 4

Bank of America’s “Museums On Us” Free Museum Weekend (2026)
Sunday, October 4 – 10:00 am | Cost: 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.
Bank of America's "Museums On Us" Free Museum Weekend (2026)
San Francisco’s 52nd Annual Castro Street Fair (2026)
Sunday, October 4 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Donations requested - Suggested donation of $10-$20 to support out Beneficiaries
 | Castro & Market
San Francisco's 52nd Annual Castro Street Fair (2026)

The 51st Castro Street Fair will take place on Sunday, October 4, 2026 from 11am to 6pm at Castro and Market Streets.
52nd Annual Castro Street Fair
Sunday, October 4, 2026 | 11am-6pm
Castro & Market Street, San Francisco
Free but suggested donation: $10 to $20
The Castro Street Fair …

Oakland Museum of California’s Free First Sundays (OMCA)
Sunday, October 4 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission; additional $6 fee for access to special exhibitions
 | Oakland Museum of California
Oakland Museum of California's Free First Sundays (OMCA)
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Tuesday, October 6

SF’s Conservatory of Flowers Free First Tuesdays (Golden Gate Park)
Tuesday, October 6 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE | Conservatory of Flowers
SF's Conservatory of Flowers Free First Tuesdays (Golden Gate Park)
First Tuesdays Free Comedy Showcase & Happy Hour | The Layover
Tuesday, October 6 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but an RSVP is required.
 | The Layover
First Tuesdays Free Comedy Showcase & Happy Hour | The Layover
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Wednesday, October 7

SF Zoo Free Admission Day
Wednesday, October 7 – 10:00 am | 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
SF Zoo Free Admission Day
SF’s GLBT History Museum: Free First Wednesday
Wednesday, October 7 – 11:00 am | 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 History Museum
SF's GLBT History Museum: Free First Wednesday
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Thursday, October 8

Thursday Night Poem Jam | SF Main Library
Thursday, October 8 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Public Library, Latino/Hispanic Room, Lower Level
Shame Cave Comedy Show: A Shameful Yet Shameless Night | SF
Thursday, October 8 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Mission Hill Saloon
Shame Cave Comedy Show: A Shameful Yet Shameless Night | SF
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Friday, October 9

SF’s “Chinatown Night Market” 2026 (Every Second Friday)
Friday, October 9 – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Chinatown (Grant Ave.)
SF's "Chinatown Night Market" 2026 (Every Second Friday)
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Monday, October 12

SF’s Indigenous Peoples Day at Yerba Buena Gardens
Monday, October 12 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Gardens Festival
SF's Indigenous Peoples Day at Yerba Buena Gardens

Indigenous Peoples Day
Mon, Oct 12 | 12:00pm – 4:00pm
Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
Mission St. between 3rd & 4th Sts.
San Francisco, CA
Join us in celebration of San Francisco Indigenous Peoples Day with a magnificent profusion of Native American art, music and vendors. The event highlights the …

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Sunday, October 18

“Sunday Streets” SF’s Free Street Festival & Block Party (Excelsior)
Sunday, October 18 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE
“Sunday Streets” SF's Free Street Festival & Block Party (Excelsior)
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Sunday, October 25

SFMOMA’s “Free Family Day” Free Museum Day
Sunday, October 25 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free for up to four adults accompanying each visitor 18 and younger.
SFMOMA's "Free Family Day" Free Museum Day

The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) welcomes families and inter-generational audiences to the museum for its Free Family Day on October 25, 2026.
While the museum is always free for visitors 18 and younger, on Free Family Day, it is also free for up to …

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Tuesday, October 27

Free National Parks Day: Muir Woods + Yosemite: Teddy Roosevelt’s Bday 2026
Tuesday, October 27 – 7:00 am | 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.
Free National Parks Day: Muir Woods + Yosemite: Teddy Roosevelt's Bday 2026
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Friday, October 30

Final Weekend of Ocean Beach Bonfires for 2026 (Ends Oct. 31)
Friday, October 30 – 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Fire rings are first come, first serve
Final Weekend of Ocean Beach Bonfires for 2026 (Ends Oct. 31)
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Saturday, October 31

SF “Halloween Hoopla” Kids’ Festival in the Park + Costume Parade (2026)
Saturday, October 31 – 12:00 pm | | Children’s Garden, Yerba Buena Gardens
SF "Halloween Hoopla" Kids' Festival in the Park + Costume Parade (2026)

The 26th annual Halloween Hoopla is back with family-friendly frights and delights for kids under 10 and their adults! This year’s festivities are sure to amaze with awe-inspiring performers from Circus Bella accompanied by live music from the Circus Bella All-Star Trio. The Hoopla Grand Finale is …

Ocean Beach Halloween Bonfire Night (Final Bonfire Until March 1, 2027)
Saturday, October 31 – 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Fire rings are first come, first serve
Ocean Beach Halloween Bonfire Night (Final Bonfire Until March 1, 2027)
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Friday, November 6

Kristi Yamaguchi Holiday Ice Rink Opening Ceremony 2026 (San Ramon)
Friday, November 6 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | City Center Bishop Ranch
Kristi Yamaguchi Holiday Ice Rink Opening Ceremony 2026 (San Ramon)

Kick off the holiday season at the Kristi Yamaguchi Holiday Ice Rink Opening Ceremony on Friday, November 6, at 6 PM. Enjoy enchanting skating performances, the festive sounds of carolers, and the excitement of Kristi Yamaguchi herself cutting the ribbon to officially open the rink. …

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Saturday, November 7

Bank of America’s “Museums On Us” Free Museum Weekend (2026)
Saturday, November 7 – 10:00 am | Cost: 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.
Bank of America's "Museums On Us" Free Museum Weekend (2026)