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Sunday, November 1

David Bowie’s “Labyrinth” Free Halloween Weekend Film Day (Oct 31-Nov 1)
Sunday, November 1 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free 10am show only; other showtimes regular price
| The 4 Star Theater

Jim Henson’s Labyrinth (1986), starring David Bowie, plays the 4 Star Theater on Halloween weekend, with free 10 AM screenings in the Popcorn Palace on Saturday 10/31 and Sunday 11/1. Evening shows are also scheduled at regular price. More Bay Area Halloween screenings: cinelover.app/halloween?ref=funcheap

SF’s “Head West” Marketplace at the Ferry Building (Every 1st Sunday)
Sunday, November 1 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Ferry Building
SF's "Head West" Marketplace at the Ferry Building (Every 1st Sunday)

Come for the Marketplace, stay for the experience! HEAD WEST is a marketplace for emerging + established local brands and small businesses. From hand-made ceramics to locally sourced vintage, there are always new categories of goods available to explore. Marketplaces becomes a destination to not ...Monthly

Oakland Museum of California’s Free First Sundays (OMCA)
Sunday, November 1 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission; additional $6 fee for access to special exhibitions
| OMCA (Oakland Museum of California)
Oakland Museum of California's Free First Sundays (OMCA)

The Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) brings together collections of art, history, and natural science under one roof to tell the extraordinary stories of California and its people. First Sundays at OMCA Every first Sunday of the month, General Admission to OMCA’s Galleries of California ...Monthly

“Castro Art Mart” Mini Block Party on Noe St. (Every First Sunday)
Sunday, November 1 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Market & Noe
"Castro Art Mart" Mini Block Party on Noe St. (Every First Sunday)

The Castro Art Mart Features LGBTQ Artists, Live Music, and Drag Performances every 1st Sunday of the month on Noe St and Market St (Next to the Lookout Bar), 11-5pm. Come enjoy this Free, Family & Friendly event hosted by Castro Merchants, while supporting local artists, ...Monthly

“Lindy in the Park” Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)
Sunday, November 1 – 11:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Weather permitting (rain cancels)
| JFK Drive Lindy Hop Spot
"Lindy in the Park" Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)

Get ready to swing in Golden Gate Park every sunny Sunday at “Lindy in the Park,” a weekly free event near the de Young Museum, when the streets of Golden Gate Park are closed to traffic and the dancers take over. This in person event resumed ...Every Sunday

Goldens vs. Berners: Crissy Field Beach Dog Meetup Fall 2026 (SF)
Sunday, November 1 – 11:00 am - Ends at 1:00 pm | | Crissy Field East Beach
Goldens vs. Berners: Crissy Field Beach Dog Meetup Fall 2026 (SF)
Golden retrievers and Bernese mountain dogs are invited to a beach meetup at Crissy Field East Beach. The gathering offers a chance for dogs to socialize while their owners enjoy views of San Francisco. Original Event Description: _🐶🌉 **Goldens meet Bernies!** 🐾💛 Get ready for a special meetup ...
“Free Oakland Up” Market: Shop for Free Treasures (Every Friday-Sunday)
"Free Oakland Up" Market: 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

Día De Muertos Fiesta 2026 w/ Cumbia DJs (Oakland)
Sunday, November 1 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*All ages.
| Temescal Brewing
Día De Muertos Fiesta 2026 w/ Cumbia DJs (Oakland)
Temescal Brewing hosts a free, all-ages Día de los Muertos celebration and release party for its Mictlán Lager. The event includes live DJs spinning cumbia, ofrendas from La Familia Quíroz, and Mexican-inspired food from Cassave on the Grill, Chido’s Pizza, and De La Creamery. The ...
SF’s First Ever Halloween “Cookie Picnic” (Levi’s Plaza)
SF's First Ever Halloween "Cookie Picnic" (Levi's Plaza)
The sold-out Halloween 2026 Cookie Picnic takes place at Levi’s Plaza on November 1. Attendees bring two dozen homemade cookies to share, sample seasonal and Halloween-inspired bakes, meet fellow bakers, and are encouraged to wear costumes. Original Event Description: San Francisco, COOKIE PICNIC is here! And this ...
Golden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party (SF)
Sunday, November 1 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Skatin' Place
Golden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party (SF)

There is a place in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park that is heaven for Bay Area inline skaters and roller skaters who like to boogie to the funky beat on wheels. The Godfather of Skate brings his mobile DJ unit and plays groovy tunes for ...Every Sunday

SF’s Aquarium of the Bay: Underwater Pumpkin Carving w/ Kids Free (Oct. 31-Nov. 1)
SF's Aquarium of the Bay: Underwater Pumpkin Carving w/ Kids Free (Oct. 31-Nov. 1)

Aquarium of the Bay hosts its Fish or Treat Halloween program at PIER 39 on October 31 and November 1, featuring underwater pumpkin carving from 1-2 PM, otter pumpkin enrichment at 2 PM, and an all-day arts and crafts table. A trick-or-treat candy station is ...

“Castro Art Mart” 2026: Drag, Music + Art (1st Sundays)
Sunday, November 1 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Noe Street between Market and Beaver
"Castro Art Mart" 2026: Drag, Music + Art (1st Sundays)

Join us for Castro Art Mart, a vibrant community event celebrating local creativity! Experience a lively day in the heart of The Castro as Castro Art Mart brings together talented local artists, makers, musicians, and performers for an unforgettable celebration of art, culture, and connection. ...Monthly

SF’s Free “Sundays at the Beach” Chair Yoga Day (Great Highway)
Sunday, November 1 – 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The Great Highway
SF's Free "Sundays at the Beach" Chair Yoga Day (Great Highway)

Welcome to Sundays at the Beach! With help from @avenuegreenlight and our friends across the neighborhood, we’re excited to bring free community events to Great Highway Park every weekend for the next year. 1st Sunday: Chair Yoga, 2pm @ Irving 2nd Sunday: Live Music, 1-3 ...Monthly

Tenderloin Street Fair “Dia de Muertos” Celebration 2026 + Block Party (SF)
Sunday, November 1 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | 150 Golden Gate Ave
Tenderloin Street Fair "Dia de Muertos" Celebration 2026 + Block Party (SF)
A free Día de Muertos street fair bringing tradition and block party energy to the heart of San Francisco’s Tenderloin. Día de Muertos comes to the Tenderloin Street Fair! Join us Sunday, November 1 from 2–8 PM for a street fair takeover in the heart of the ...
Free Outdoor Video Art Walk Through SF’s Mid-Market (Oct. 30 – Nov. 1)
Sunday, November 1 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No RSVP required
| Mid-Market walking loop
Free Outdoor Video Art Walk Through SF's Mid-Market (Oct. 30 - Nov. 1)

Meet the Moment Video Festival brings politically and socially engaged video art to storefront windows, vacant spaces and outdoor projections along a walkable Mid-Market loop. Curated by Natasha Becker, Mushi Wooseong James, Việt Lê, Julio César Morales, Efe Ozmen and Twyla Ruby, the festival features ...

Día de Muertos Celebración: Ceremony, Ofrenda, Son Jarocho & Food (Berkeley)
Sunday, November 1 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission; donations encouraged.
| La Peña Cultural Center
Día de Muertos Celebración: Ceremony, Ofrenda, Son Jarocho & Food (Berkeley)
Celebrate Día de Muertos at La Peña Cultural Center in Berkeley on Sunday, November 1, from 5:00–9:00 PM! Rsvp Here Join us for a free, family-friendly evening honoring our ancestors and loved ones through bilingual children’s storytime, crafts, a community altar and Ceremony of the Four ...

Monday, November 2

Free SF Comedy Show “Hayes Valley Comedy Night” at The Function (Every Monday)
Free SF Comedy Show "Hayes Valley Comedy Night" at The Function (Every Monday)

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. ...

Oakland’s Free “Town Biz” Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue)
Monday, November 2 – 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

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

Tuesday, November 3

Oakland’s “Mezcal & Mole” Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)
Tuesday, November 3 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Food/drink for purchase
| Mesa Maguey
Oakland's "Mezcal & Mole" Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)

Get ready for the return of HellaFunny comedy night to Temescal with a series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. This HellaFunny comedy show takes place at the just-opened Mesa Maguey, an upscale agave bar and Oaxcacan restaurant that’s a perfect date-night spot with lots ...Every Tuesday

Free SF “Hayes Valley Comedy Night” at The Function (Every Tuesday)
Free SF "Hayes Valley Comedy Night" at The Function (Every Tuesday)

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. ...

$1 Margaritas & “Disco Taco Tuesday” at Underdogs (SoMa)
Tuesday, November 3 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No admission charge
| Underdogs Cantina
$1 Margaritas & "Disco Taco Tuesday" at Underdogs (SoMa)

Join us for a Disco Taco Tuesday at Underdogs Cantina with $1 MARGARITAS from 7:30pm – 8pm! $1 Margs & Disco Taco Tuesday at 7:30pm Underdogs Cantina, 128 King St. (Across from ballpark), SF FREE (No Cover) $1 MARGARITAS from 7:30pm – 8:00pm ...Every Tuesday

de Young Museum Free Day (First Tuesdays)
Tuesday, November 3 – 9:30 am - Ends at 5:15 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission to general galleries; special exhibition fees still apply. Timed tickets required
| de Young Museum
de Young Museum Free Day (First Tuesdays)

Located in beautiful Golden Gate Park, the de Young Museum is a landmark art museum founded in 1895. Your visit includes a whirlwind trip around the world as the museum’s collections feature priceless treasures and works of arts from the 17th through the 20th centuries ...Monthly

“Legion of Honor” Museum Free Day (First Tuesdays)
Tuesday, November 3 – 9:30 am - Ends at 5:15 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission to general galleries; special exhibition fees still apply. Advanced timed tickets required.
| Legion of Honor
"Legion of Honor" Museum Free Day (First Tuesdays)

The Legion of Honor displays a collection of 4,000 years of ancient and European art in an exquisite Beaux-Arts building in an unforgettable setting overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge. Normally, general admission is $20 for adults, but on the first Tuesday of the month, admission ...Monthly

SF’s Conservatory of Flowers Free First Tuesdays (Golden Gate Park)
Tuesday, November 3 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Conservatory of Flowers
SF's Conservatory of Flowers Free First Tuesdays (Golden Gate Park)

Whether you’re a native San Franciscan, a visitor from the other side of the world, or a budding botanist, the Conservatory of Flowers, located in Golden Gate Park, offers an intimate, up-close experience with nearly 2,000 species of rare, exotic, and endangered plants from more ...Monthly

Transportation & Senior Services Resource Fair (Redwood City)
Tuesday, November 3 – 10:00 am - Ends at 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Veterans Memorial Senior Center
Transportation & Senior Services Resource Fair (Redwood City)
Come gather information and engage with staff of local organizations that offer crucial transportation and services to older adults in San Mateo County! Free to attend.  Bring family and friends! Need a ride to the resource fair?  Via Assist is offering free-rides to residents who live from Burlingame ...
SF’s Cartoon Art Museum’s “Pay What You Wish” Day (First Tuesdays)
Tuesday, November 3 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Pay What You Wish Day
| Cartoon Art Museum
SF's Cartoon Art Museum's "Pay What You Wish" Day (First Tuesdays)

Founded in 1984, the Cartoon Art Museum has something for everyone—from comic strips, comic books and anime to political cartoons, graphic novels and underground comix. People of all ages can view original cartoon art at exhibitions and screenings, produce their own comics and animation at ...Monthly

SF’s Free Arcade Game Night at The Detour (First Tuesdays)
Tuesday, November 3 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 11:59 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free unlimited play wristband with any purchase from bar
| The Detour SF
SF's Free Arcade Game Night at The Detour (First Tuesdays)

Paid rent in SF? Hella Broke? Then first Tuesdays are the night for you.  The Detour hosts “Free Play Tuesday” with all arcade games on free play with purchase from the bar. Come enjoy all the video game glory from today and yesteryear while enjoying ...Monthly

First Tuesday “Free Play” Arcade Game Night at The Detour (SF)
First Tuesday "Free Play" Arcade Game Night at The Detour (SF)
On the 1st Tuesday of every month enjoy all of our arcade games for free with a food or beverage purchase.  Get here early before it gets busy since it’s the best night in town!  21+ event.   Located in the heart of the vibrant Castro district ...
$6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose
Tuesday, November 3 – 8:30 pm - Ends at 11:59 pm | Cost: $6*
*$6 for adults on Tuesday nights. Kids are $2
| Solano 2 Drive In
$6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose

One of the most socially-distant ways to have fun, The West Wind Drive-In theaters in both San Jose and Concord are open for good old-fashioned drive-in movie fun. West Wind Drive In Locations Solano Drive-In – 1611 Solano Way, Concord Capitol Drive-In – 3630 Hillcap ...Every Tuesday