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Saturday, May 23

SF City Guides Memorial Day Weekend 2026 (50+ Free Walking Tours)
SF City Guides Memorial Day Weekend 2026 (50+ Free Walking Tours)

It’s time to learn more about your city and get out and walk. San Francisco City Guides offers free walking tours just about every day. All tours are free and open to the public, but donations are welcome. Memorial Day Weekend Walking Tours 2025 | ...

Sunday, May 24

2026 Oakland Memorial Day Weekend Free Comedy Fest (May 24-25)
Sunday, May 24 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. - 21+
| Mesa Maguey
2026 Oakland Memorial Day Weekend Free Comedy Fest (May 24-25)

Memorial Day weekend comedy pop-up comedy show at a new bar in Oakland Get ready for a special Memorial Day Weekend edition of our “HellaSecret” comedy show in Oakland. A new series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the Bay. We’ll ...

SF City Guides Memorial Day Weekend 2026 (50+ Free Walking Tours)
SF City Guides Memorial Day Weekend 2026 (50+ Free Walking Tours)

It’s time to learn more about your city and get out and walk. San Francisco City Guides offers free walking tours just about every day. All tours are free and open to the public, but donations are welcome. Memorial Day Weekend Walking Tours 2025 | ...

“Free Oakland Up” Shop for Free Treasures (Every Friday-Sunday)
"Free Oakland Up" Shop for Free Treasures (Every Friday-Sunday)

Free Oakland UP, a Social Practice Project by Jocelyn Meggait, is open Fridays through Sundays from 12–4 PM, offering free materials for art, collage, and junk journals such as ephemera, electronics parts, books, and household goods. Outdoor items are entirely free to take (just don’t ...Every Sunday

Monday, May 25

Alcatraz City Cruises: Alcatraz & Angel Island Combination Tour (May 25)
Monday, May 25 – 9:40 am - Ends at 1:35 pm | Cost: $88 | Alcatraz Landing
Alcatraz City Cruises: Alcatraz & Angel Island Combination Tour (May 25)

Alcatraz City Cruises brings back the combination tour to two of San Francisco Bay’s most famous Islands, Alcatraz and Angel Island! Alcatraz Island is regarded as one of the most sought-after attractions of San Francisco, featuring an award-winning cellhouse audio tour that takes you through ...

Free Monday Comedy Night in Downtown SF
Free Monday Comedy Night in Downtown SF

Welcome to the heart of laughter right on the edge of SF’s vibrant Hayes Valley district! Step into a world of hilarity and at the newest addition to the city’s comedy scene – a chic, upscale comedy club boasting avant-garde decor, an upstairs lounge and a roster of top-notch comedians. ...

2026 Oakland Memorial Day Weekend Free Comedy Fest (May 24-25)
Monday, May 25 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. - 21+
| Mesa Maguey
2026 Oakland Memorial Day Weekend Free Comedy Fest (May 24-25)

Memorial Day weekend comedy pop-up comedy show at a new bar in Oakland Get ready for a special Memorial Day Weekend edition of our “HellaSecret” comedy show in Oakland. A new series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the Bay. We’ll ...

Oakland’s Free “Town Biz” Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue)
Monday, May 25 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Food/drink for purchase
| Mesa Maguey
Oakland’s Free "Town Biz" Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue)

Get ready for TownBiz Comedy Night in Oakland’s Temescal neighborhood—a celebration of Oakland comedy and culture with a series of pop-up live shows across the Bay by HellaFunny. This HellaFunny comedy night takes place at the just-opened Mesa Maguey, an upscale agave bar and Oaxcacan restaurant that’s a perfect date-night ...Every Monday

Memorial Day Monday 2026 Parking Rules in SF (How Not to Get a Ticket)
Memorial Day Monday 2026 Parking Rules in SF (How Not to Get a Ticket)
Parking Enforcement on Memorial Day Holiday Although there are no daytime street sweeping and residential permit parking time limits today, on Monday, May 25, 2026: Parking meters are enforced (all meters, including color capped), along with all white zones, nightly street sweeping (street cleaning) and safety ...
Free National Parks Day: Muir Woods + Yosemite for Memorial Day 2026
Free National Parks Day: Muir Woods + Yosemite for Memorial Day 2026

Sometimes you’ve just got to get away from it all and clear your head with the peace and serenity of a national park. On certain “fee-free” days throughout the year, enjoy free entry to all national parks and monuments, including Muir Woods and Yosemite National Park, and ...

Free Day at GG Park’s 55-Acre Botanical Gardens on Memorial Day 2026 (SF Residents)
Free Day at GG Park's 55-Acre Botanical Gardens on Memorial Day 2026 (SF Residents)
Explore 55 beautiful acres of landscaped gardens and open spaces that showcase more than 8,000 different kinds of plants from around the world. Accessible to all. Open Daily at 7:30am-Last Entry The Garden closes one hour after last entry. Last entry changes seasonally. Spring & Summer Last Entry 2nd ...
Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)
Japanese Tea Garden's Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)

The Japanese Tea Garden provides visitors from around the world with an opportunity to experience the natural beauty, tranquility, and harmony of a Japanese-style garden in the heart of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. Originally created as a “Japanese Village” exhibit for the 1894 California ...Every Monday

SF City Guides Memorial Day 2026 (10 Free Walking Tours)
SF City Guides Memorial Day 2026 (10 Free Walking Tours)

It’s time to learn more about your city and get out and walk. San Francisco City Guides offers free walking tours just about every day. All tours are free and open to the public, but donations are welcome. Memorial Day Weekend Walking Tours 2025 | ...

“Rail Fair” Train Extravaganza at Ardenwood Historic Farm (May 23-25)
Monday, May 25 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: $16*
*Adults-$16, Seniors-$14, Kids-$13 age 4-17, 3 and under-Free
| Ardenwood Historic Farm
"Rail Fair" Train Extravaganza at Ardenwood Historic Farm (May 23-25)

Come to Rail Fair at Ardenwood Historic Farm on Memorial Day Weekend, May 23-25, 2026. Rail Fair is our annual celebration of Bay Area railroad history, and the one time a year we take over Ardenwood to turn it into a train extravaganza! Our museum ...

“Live at Lagunitas” Free Concert w/ Blu DeTiger (Petaluma)
Monday, May 25 – 4:20 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but tickets are required
| Lagunitas Brewery
"Live at Lagunitas" Free Concert w/ Blu DeTiger (Petaluma)

Lagunitas Brewery in Petaluma presents a free live summer concert series, Live at Lagunitas, featuring some amazing bands in their LaguMiniAmphitheaterette that would normally play big venues in San Francisco. Shows are free, but tickets are required for each show. You’ll want to grab them quick as these shows will definitely sell ...

Memorial Day Bonfire Night at SF’s Ocean Beach (2026)
Monday, May 25 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Fire rings are first come, first serve
| Ocean Beach Fire Pits
Memorial Day Bonfire Night at SF's Ocean Beach (2026)

For the first time in four months, it’s finally legal again to have a bonfire at Ocean Beach. During the “No Burn” Season (which runs from November 1 to the end of February), bonfires are not allowed, but starting March 1, 2026, bonfires are back ...

SF Arcade Bar “Emporium” 8 Free Game Tokens for “Industry Night” (Every Monday)
Monday, May 25 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*8 free game tokens if you are part of the "industry"
| Emporium SF
SF Arcade Bar "Emporium" 8 Free Game Tokens for "Industry Night" (Every Monday)

Emporium Arcade Bar San Francisco, the dynamic venue known for its classic arcade games, colorful, fun-loving atmosphere, and renowned drink menu, now offers 8 free game tokens for anyone in “the industry” – so we’re assuming barstaff, restaurant staff, nightlife staff. Monday Nights are for ...Every Monday

“Motown On Mondays” DJ Night (Madrone Art Bar)
Monday, May 25 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free before 8pm; $5 after
| Madrone Art Bar
"Motown On Mondays" DJ Night (Madrone Art Bar)

at Madrone, dance the night away with hosts DJ Gordo Cabeza and guest DJS spinning originals, exclusive remixes, and close relatives of your favorite Motown songs during M.O.M. Motown on Mondays. Motown on Mondays Every Monday | 7 pm to 2 am Madrone ...Every Monday

Mirthquake: Monday Live Comedy in the Richmond w/ $5 Drinks (SF)
Monday, May 25 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*free tickets, RSVP to ensure a spot, 21+
| Abbey Tavern
Mirthquake: Monday Live Comedy in the Richmond w/ $5 Drinks (SF)

Looking for a great way to kick off your week? Look no further than Mirthquake: Monday Live Comedy in the Richmond! This live stand-up comedy show, held every Monday at the Abbey Tavern, is the perfect way to start your week off with a bang. Featuring a ...Every Monday

Mount Diablo’s 2026 Memorial Day Beacon Lighting & WWII Flyover at Sunset
Monday, May 25 – 8:20 pm | Cost: FREE | Veterans Memorial Building of San Ramon Valley
Mount Diablo's 2026 Memorial Day Beacon Lighting & WWII Flyover at Sunset
Local veterans will light The Beacon on top of Mount Diablo at sunset to honor the men and women who have died while serving in the U.S. Military. The 5th Annual Danville Mount Diablo Beacon Lighting Ceremony will take place at the Veterans Memorial Building in ...