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Thursday, July 2

SFMOMA’s “Free First Thursdays” Free Museum Day for Locals
Thursday, July 2 – 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, July 3

Free National Parks Admission for Independence Day Weekend (July 3-5, 2026)
Friday, July 3 – 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 Admission for Independence Day Weekend (July 3-5, 2026)
Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)
Friday, July 3 – 9:00 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's Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)
History Museum: Free First Fridays (Redwood City)
Friday, July 3 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE | San Mateo County History Museum
History Museum: Free First Fridays (Redwood City)
“Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid” Block Party + DJs (Oakland)
Friday, July 3 – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Most outdoor activities and entertainment is free and open to the public from 5-9pm. Regular Museum applies to enter the galleries
"Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid" Block Party + DJs (Oakland)
North Beach First Fridays Art Crawl (SF)
Friday, July 3 – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | North Beach
North Beach First Fridays Art Crawl (SF)
Oakland Art Murmur (First Fridays Art Walk)
Friday, July 3 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Oakland: Broadway/Telegraph Cooridor
Oakland Art Murmur (First Fridays Art Walk)
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Saturday, July 4

4th of July Bonfire Day at SF’s Ocean Beach (2026)
Saturday, July 4 – 6:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Fire rings are first come, first serve
4th of July Bonfire Day at SF's Ocean Beach (2026)
Free National Parks Admission for Independence Day Weekend (July 3-5, 2026)
Saturday, July 4 – 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 Admission for Independence Day Weekend (July 3-5, 2026)
Bank of America’s “Museums On Us” Free Museum Weekend (2026)
Saturday, July 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)
Golden Gate Park Band’s 4th of July Symphony in the Park
Saturday, July 4 – 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are welcome.
 | Spreckels Temple of Music
Golden Gate Park Band's 4th of July Symphony in the Park
SF’s Prince vs. Michael Jackson DJ Party (NoPa)
Saturday, July 4 – 9:00 pm | Cost: $10 | Madrone Art Bar
SF's Prince vs. Michael Jackson DJ Party (NoPa)
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Sunday, July 5

Free National Parks Admission for Independence Day Weekend (July 3-5, 2026)
Sunday, July 5 – 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 Admission for Independence Day Weekend (July 3-5, 2026)
Bank of America’s “Museums On Us” Free Museum Weekend (2026)
Sunday, July 5 – 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)
Asian Art Museum: Free Admission Day (Every First Sunday)
Sunday, July 5 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Special exhibitions may require separate admission surcharge
 | Asian Art Museum
Asian Art Museum: Free Admission Day (Every First Sunday)
Oakland Museum of California’s Free First Sundays (OMCA)
Sunday, July 5 – 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)
Golden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party (SF)
Sunday, July 5 – 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Golden Gate Park
Golden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party (SF)
Golden Gate Park Band’s Free Symphony in the Park: Musical Landscapes
Sunday, July 5 – 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are welcome.
 | Spreckels Temple of Music
Golden Gate Park Band’s Symphony in the Park: Musical Landscapes
Sunday, July 5 – 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are welcome.
 | Spreckels Temple of Music
Golden Gate Park Band's Symphony in the Park: Musical Landscapes
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Tuesday, July 7

de Young Museum Free Day (First Tuesdays)
Tuesday, July 7 – 9:30 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission to general galleries; special exhibition fees still apply. Timed tickets required
 | de Young Museum
de Young Museum Free Day (First Tuesdays)
“Legion of Honor” Museum Free Day (First Tuesdays)
Tuesday, July 7 – 9:30 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission to general galleries; special exhibition fees still apply. Advanced timed tickets required.
 | Legion of Honor
"Legion of Honor" Museum Free Day (First Tuesdays)
SF’s Conservatory of Flowers Free First Tuesdays (Golden Gate Park)
Tuesday, July 7 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE | Conservatory of Flowers
SF's Conservatory of Flowers Free First Tuesdays (Golden Gate Park)
SF’s Cartoon Art Museum’s “Pay What You Wish” Day (First Tuesdays)
Tuesday, July 7 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Pay What You Wish Day
 | Cartoon Art Museum
SF's Cartoon Art Museum's "Pay What You Wish" Day (First Tuesdays)
First Tuesdays Free Comedy Showcase & Happy Hour | The Layover
Tuesday, July 7 – 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, July 8

Walnut Creek’s Locust Street Festival 2026
Wednesday, July 8 – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE
Walnut Creek's Locust Street Festival 2026