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Johnny is a self-described cheap-aholic who hunts down the free-er side of San Francisco. He loves street fairs, free concerts in the park, and anywhere that offers free food. Johnny has been featured on KQED's Forum, CBS's Eye on the Bay and is a contributor to the San Francisco Bay Guardian, KFOG and KGO 810 AM. Johnny is the founder of FunCheapSF.com

Saturday, December 13

Winter 2025 “East Bay Open Studios” w/ 180+ Artists (Dec. 13-14)
Saturday, December 13 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Across the East Bay, Find Artists on our Website
Winter 2025 "East Bay Open Studios" w/ 180+ Artists (Dec. 13-14)
West Coast Craft “Waves” Winter Fair w/ 100+ Vintage Vendors (Fort Mason)
Saturday, December 13 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Fort Mason Center
West Coast Craft "Waves" Winter Fair w/ 100+ Vintage Vendors (Fort Mason)

WCC WAVES Winter ‘25

11:00 AM  6:00 PM
Fort Mason Center (map)
Google Calendar  ICS

WCC WAVES Winter ’25 is a one-day vintage show from West Coast Craft, celebrating the best in vintage and nostalgia-inspired clothing, design, and housewares. The event takes place on Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 11am to 6pm, inside the …

Art Guild of Pacifica’s 2025 “Winter Art Faire” (Dec. 13-14)
Saturday, December 13 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Sanchez Art Center
Art Guild of Pacifica's 2025 "Winter Art Faire" (Dec. 13-14)

Celebrate the Season at the Winter Art Faire
A festive weekend of art and community
 
Original Art — Curated Fine Crafts + Artisan Goods
Meet Local Artists & Visit Artists in Our Studios
Presented by Art Guild of Pacifica at Sanchez Art Center 
 
Get into the holiday spirit …

Free Holiday Sing Along w/ Musae Choir at Ferry Bldg’s Grand Staircase (SF)
Saturday, December 13 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | The Ferry Building
Free Holiday Sing Along w/ Musae Choir at Ferry Bldg's Grand Staircase (SF)
SF’s SantaCon-Style 2025 Pub Crawl: 10-Hours, 9 Bars (The Mission + Downtown) SF's SantaCon-Style 2025 Pub Crawl: 10-Hours, 9 Bars (The Mission + Downtown)

San Francisco’s SantaCon is always a blast, but the classic version can also feel like one big, unstructured holiday free-for-all.

If you’d prefer something a little more coordinated – with guaranteed bar access, wristband entry, and a clear crawl route –this ticketed SantaCon-style pub crawl is …

Saturday Karaoke Night w/ Waterfront Views at Brooklyn Basin (Oakland)
Saturday, December 13 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*ALL AGES - FREE
| The Lumpia Company
Saturday Karaoke Night w/ Waterfront Views at Brooklyn Basin (Oakland)
SF’s SantaCon Comedy Crawl: Elves Gone Wild (2025)
Saturday, December 13 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP, or with SantaCon Crawl wristband
SF's SantaCon Comedy Crawl: Elves Gone Wild (2025)

Sleigh the night, San Francisco! SantaCon takes over The Function with Santa, elves and festival Holiday cocktails. Two comedy shows 7p + 9p

Ho Ho Hilarious! Join us for SF’s SantaCon Comedy Crawl: Elves Gone Wild! at The Function- the only SantaCon stop where Santa grabs the mic and …

Sunday, December 14

Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile
Sunday, December 14 – 9:00 am | Cost: FREE | Sunset Mercantile (Outer Sunset)
Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile
Art Guild of Pacifica’s 2025 “Winter Art Faire” (Dec. 13-14)
Sunday, December 14 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Sanchez Art Center
Art Guild of Pacifica's 2025 "Winter Art Faire" (Dec. 13-14)