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Bank of America’s “Museums On Us” Free Museum Weekend (2026)

Every 1st Saturday
Saturday, October 3, 2026 - All Day | 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.
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Bank of America’s “Museums On Us” Free Museum Weekend (2026)

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Holders of Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, or U. S. Trust cardholders (credit cards and debit cards) get free admission to six Bay Area museums, two Sacramento museums and to more than 225 cultural institutions nationwide, for the first full weekend each month including the de Young, Legion of Honor and Oakland Museum of California.

Bank of America’s “Museums on Us” Free Museum Weekend
Typically, the first full weekend of each month
FREE but it’s only open to Bank of America, Merrill, or Bank of America Private Bank credit or debit cardholders
Excludes special exhibitions, ticketed shows and fundraising events

2026 Dates
Please note dates might change, especially due to holidays. Check bankofamerica.com for latest updates

  • January 2026: Saturday, January 3 – Sunday, January 4
    We’ll update more dates for 2026 as soon as they are confirmed!

All 2026 dates were confirmed with Bank of America as of December 2025.

Who is eligible?
Museums on Us is available to Bank of America, Merrill, or Bank of America Private Bank credit or debit cardholders during the first full weekend of every month. One free general admission is limited to the individual cardholder. This offer is not transferable. This offer does not guarantee admission. Not to be combined with other offers. Excludes fundraising events, special exhibitions, and ticketed exhibitions.

How to Visit?
Present your active Bank of America, Merrill, or Bank of America Private Bank credit or debit card with photo ID to gain one free general admission to a participating cultural institution.

Please contact each museum for hours as some museums are not open on both Saturdays or Sundays or on holidays.

Participating Museums

Participating museums may change at any time. Please check bankofamerica.com before visiting for the latest roster of museums.

San Francisco

Oakland

San Jose

Mountain View

Yountville

St Helena

Stockton

Sacramento

Updated 1/8/26 – Event info last checked via website

Bank of America

Upcoming Bank of America’s “Museums On Us” Free Museum Weekend (2026) Events

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


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.
Categories: *Top Pick*, Art & Museums, East Bay, Free Museum Day, In Person, North Bay, Peninsula, San Francisco, South Bay

Other Events on This Day

Saturday, October 3, 2026

9:00 am   Free Nature Scavenger Hunt: Help Count Birds, Bugs + Species (Palo Alto)  FREE*
*RSVP required
9:00 am   20th Anniversary of HDSA San Francisco Team Hope Run/Walk  FREE*
*n/a
9:00 am   Free “Science in the Park” Fest: Launch at Water Rocket + Egg Drop Contest (Hayward)  FREE*
*Completely Free All Day
9:30 am   Free “Legion of Honor” Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)  FREE*
*Free general admission to Bay Area residents. Valid ID or proof of residency required. This offer applies only to the permanent collection galleries. Timed advanced tickets required
9:30 am   Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)  FREE*
*Free general admission to Bay Area residents. Valid ID or proof of residency required. This offer applies only to the permanent collection galleries. Advanced timed tickets required.
10:00 am   52nd Annual Oakland Black Cowboy Parade & Festival 2026 (DeFremery Park)  FREE
10:00 am   28th Annual Bay Area Anarchist Book Fair (Oakland)  FREE
10:00 am   “Healthy Parks Healthy People”: Monthly Nature Walks | Bay Area  FREE
11:00 am   District 5 Fillmore Family Summit  FREE*
*Free food and childcare.
11:00 am   Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2026 in Golden Gate Park (Oct. 2-4)  FREE
11:00 am   “Many Moons” Festival 2026: AAPI Culture, Food + Art (Sebastopol)  $10*
*Advance tickets are $10; admission is $15 at the gate; children 12 and under attend free.
11:00 am   SF’s 2026 African Arts Festival: Free Family Day (Yerba Buena Gardens)  FREE
11:00 am   6th Annual African Arts Festival (Yerba Buena Gardens)  FREE*
*completely free just show up!
11:00 am   Off the Grid 2026 Treasure Island w/ Free Kites + Free Ferry Rides (Fall 2026)  FREE
11:00 am   35th Annual Hoes Down Harvest Festival (Road Trip)  $70*
*Tickets must be purchased online ahead of the event. Adult Camping: $30, Children - (4-16) Entry: $25, Camping: $10
11:00 am   Free Fall 2026 Open Studios at 1890 Bryant (Oct. 2-4)  FREE*
*No RSVP required
11:00 am   Filipino Island Fest (Alameda)  $5*
*$5 for first 5,000 tickets sold, then General Admission goes up to $10 before the Festival. Day of Event Admission goes up to $20.
11:00 am   African Arts Festival at Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026  FREE
12:00 pm   30th Annual Middle Eastern Food Festival (SF)  FREE*
*Free admission through eventbrite or flyer
12:00 pm   Golden Gate Park “The Whale’s Tail” Beer/Wine Garden + Live Music (Summer 2026)  FREE*
*Free admission and entertainment for all ages. Dogs and bikes welcome. Food and beverages available for purchase.
12:00 pm   Robledo 2026 Harvest Festival: Grape Stomping + Mariachi (Sonoma)  $100*
*Purchase Tickets on our website!
12:30 pm   Nike Missile Site Open House & Storytelling | Marin Headlands  FREE
3:00 pm   Red Bull Batalla “Bay Under Cup” Freestyle Spanish Rap Battle (SF)  FREE*
*Free, all ages event, ID 21+ required for bar only, No RSVP just show up!
6:00 pm   “MAPP” SF’s Free Art, Poetry & Concert Crawl in The Mission (October 2026)  FREE
6:30 pm   Castle Rat: Summon The Beasts Tour 2026  $27.50*
*$27.50
7:00 pm   FREE: Oakland Comedy Saturday Night @ Secret Speakeasy (7p + 9p Shows)  FREE*
*Limited free tickets with code FUNCHEAP (donations appreciated). Otherwise use code FUNCHEAP5 for $5 off early bird and general admission tickets
7:00 pm   “Crazy Funny Asians” Free Comedy Showcase (SF)  FREE*
*Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated. Otherwise, $25 door tickets also available
7:00 pm   “Golden Gate Comedy Night” SF’s Most Intimate Comedy Club  FREE*
*Free with RSVP. 21+
7:30 pm   SF Philharmonic: Two Musical Titans. One Unforgettable Night  $35
8:00 pm   “Puff Puff Laugh” SF’s Cannabis Lounge Comedy Show (Moe Greens)  FREE*
*Free with RSVP (21+ with Valid ID) - One item minimum purchase per person required, but pre-rolls start at just $7
8:00 pm   $5 Off: “The Confessional” SF’s Wild “Sins & Secrets” Improv Comedy Show  $11.94*
*$5 off with secret code FUNCHEAP (normally $17.12) No added ticketing fees. No Drink Minimum
9:00 pm   Free Tix: HellaSecret “Desi Comedy Night” Live in SF (7p + 9p)  FREE*
*Free with RSVP for first 100 people. $25 at door without RSVP
9:00 pm   DJ_Dave: Gods & Monsters Night at The Midway (SF)  $37.08
9:00 pm   SF’s Prince vs. Michael Jackson DJ Party (NoPa)  $10
9:00 pm   $5 Off: “Your Fucked Up Relationship” Live in SF (Every Friday & Saturday)  $16.37*
*$5 off with secret code FUNCHEAP (normally $21.49) No added ticketing fees. No Drink Minimum
9:00 pm   SF Neo-Futurists “The Infinite Wrench” (30 Plays in 60 Minutes, every Fri & Sat)  $18.60*
*$13 + roll of a die at the door, OR $16 online. Group discounts—bring friends!
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