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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

Friday, October 2

Saturday, October 3

52nd Annual Oakland Black Cowboy Parade & Festival 2026 (DeFremery Park)
Saturday, October 3 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE | DeFremery Park
52nd Annual Oakland Black Cowboy Parade & Festival 2026 (DeFremery Park)

Celebrate the Oakland Black Cowboy Association’s 52nd Annual Parade & Festival at DeFremery Park in Oakland. This free, family-friendly event features a parade, live entertainment, line dancing, youth activities, pony rides, food vendors, and community resources. The festival begins at 10am and runs until 6pm, …

SF’s 2026 African Arts Festival: Free Family Day (Yerba Buena Gardens)
Saturday, October 3 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
SF's 2026 African Arts Festival: Free Family Day (Yerba Buena Gardens)

The 6th African Arts Festival at Yerba Buena Gardens offers a free, family-friendly day featuring live music, dance, drumming, food vendors, kids activities, and more. The event takes place on the Great Lawn and includes performances from Arenas and other artists.
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Off the Grid 2026 Treasure Island w/ Free Kites + Free Ferry Rides (Fall 2026)
Saturday, October 3 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | 695 Avenue of the Palms
Off the Grid 2026 Treasure Island w/ Free Kites + Free Ferry Rides (Fall 2026)
Filipino Island Fest 2026: Food, Music + Island Vibes (Alameda) Filipino Island Fest 2026: Food, Music + Island Vibes (Alameda)

The 3rd Annual Filipino Island Fest in Alameda offers a full day of Filipino culture with food, music, dance, art, and community. This ticketed waterfront event features live performances, local vendors, exclusive merchandise, and special VIP experiences, including catered Filipino food and lounge access. Early …

30th Annual Middle Eastern Food Festival (SF)
Saturday, October 3 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE | St. Nicholas Antiochian Orthodox Church
30th Annual Middle Eastern Food Festival (SF)

The 30th Annual Middle Eastern Food Festival at St. Nicholas Antiochian Orthodox Church in San Francisco offers a day of authentic Middle Eastern cuisine, live music, cultural performances, local crafts, a kids’ corner with activities, and a hookah lounge. The event is family-friendly and free …

“MAPP” SF’s Free Art, Poetry & Concert Crawl in The Mission (October 2026)
Saturday, October 3 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The Mission District
"MAPP" SF's Free Art, Poetry & Concert Crawl in The Mission (October 2026)

Sunday, October 4

SF’s “Head West” Marketplace at the Ferry Building (Every 1st Sunday)
Sunday, October 4 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Ferry Building
SF's "Head West" Marketplace at the Ferry Building (Every 1st Sunday)
“Castro Art Mart” 2026: Drag, Music + Art (1st Sundays)
Sunday, October 4 – 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Noe Street between Market and Beaver
"Castro Art Mart" 2026: Drag, Music + Art (1st Sundays)