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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

Thursday, October 15

16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)
Thursday, October 15 – 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Absolutely free for all!
| 16th & Mission BART (southwest streetcorner)
16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)

Friday, October 16

“Union Square Dances” Free Outdoor Friday Night Dance Party (SF)
Friday, October 16 – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Union Square Park
"Union Square Dances" Free Outdoor Friday Night Dance Party (SF)
Salvi Soul Encuentro 2026: SF’s Free Salvadoran Culture Festival (Oct 14-18)
Friday, October 16 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Casa De Apoyo
Salvi Soul Encuentro 2026: SF's Free Salvadoran Culture Festival (Oct 14-18)

Saturday, October 17

38th Annual SF Old Car Picnic 2026 w/ Classic Vehicles (Golden Gate Park) 38th Annual SF Old Car Picnic 2026 w/ Classic Vehicles (Golden Gate Park)

The 38th annual San Francisco Old Car Picnic returns to Hellman Hollow, also known as Historic Speedway Meadow, in Golden Gate Park. Spectators can attend free to see eligible 2001-and-older cars, trucks, motorcycles, and bicycles parked on the meadow. Vehicle-entry donations benefit programs for people …

54th Annual Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival (Oct. 17-18)
Saturday, October 17 – 9:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free Admission for All
| Downtown Half Moon Bay
54th Annual Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival (Oct. 17-18)

Welcome to the World Pumpkin Capital!
The legendary Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival returns October 17 & 18, 2026, transforming historic Main Street into the ultimate celebration of autumn, pumpkins, art, food, music and good old fashioned fun.
Admission is FREE.
The experience begins before you …

SF Opera’s Huge 2026 Costume Treasure Hunt & Sale for Halloween (Oct. 17-18) SF Opera’s Huge 2026 Costume Treasure Hunt & Sale for Halloween (Oct. 17-18)

Your Halloween costume could have a much better backstory this year.
San Francisco Opera is opening its costume collection for a two-day sale in Burlingame, offering a rare chance to take home actual theatrical costumes from decades of productions at the War Memorial Opera House.
Browse Victorian …

Filipino American International Book Festival 2026 (SF Main Library)
Saturday, October 17 – 10:30 am | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Public Library
Filipino American International Book Festival 2026 (SF Main Library)
Filipino American International Book Festival 2026 (SF Main Library)
Saturday, October 17 – 10:30 am | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Public Library
Filipino American International Book Festival 2026 (SF Main Library)

FilBookFest 8, the Filipino American International Book Festival, returns to the San Francisco Public Library on October 17-18, 2026. This free, two-day event celebrates Filipino American stories during Filipino American History Month with panel discussions, book signings, and readings by writers, scholars, and creatives from …

Off the Grid 2026 Treasure Island w/ Free Kites + Free Ferry Rides (Fall 2026)
Saturday, October 17 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | 695 Avenue of the Palms
Off the Grid 2026 Treasure Island w/ Free Kites + Free Ferry Rides (Fall 2026)
San Francisco Photobook Fair w/ 40+ Publishers (Oct. 17-18)
Saturday, October 17 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Harvey Milk Photo Center
San Francisco Photobook Fair w/ 40+ Publishers (Oct. 17-18)
San Francisco Photobook Fair w/ 40+ Publishers (Oct. 17-18)
Saturday, October 17 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Harvey Milk Photo Center
San Francisco Photobook Fair w/ 40+ Publishers (Oct. 17-18)

San Francisco Photobook Fair brings together more than 40 publishers, artists, presses and collectives at Harvey Milk Photo Center. The two-day event features participants from Chile, the UK, China, Bangladesh, Venezuela and across the United States, with photobooks, zines, artist books and independent publishing represented.
Saturday, …

“Brava” 40th Anniversary Celebration Block Party 2026 (Mission)
Saturday, October 17 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Brava Theater Center
"Brava" 40th Anniversary Celebration Block Party 2026 (Mission)

Brava Theater Center hosts a free, family-friendly block party on 24th Street between Bryant and Hampshire celebrating 40 years of Brava!, 30 years of community ownership, and 100 years of the historic theater. The event includes live performances, film screenings, and art activations.
Original Event Description:
*We …

SF’s Free Salvadoran Culture Festival Bike Tour (The Mission)
Saturday, October 17 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Chan Kaaial Park
SF's Free Salvadoran Culture Festival Bike Tour (The Mission)