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Saturday, September 5

Free Tix: HellaSecret “Desi Comedy Night” Live in SF (7p + 9p)
Saturday, September 5 – 9:00 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP for first 100 people. $25 at door without RSVP
| Secret Location (SF)
Free Tix: HellaSecret "Desi Comedy Night" Live in SF (7p + 9p)

It’s the return of San Francisco’s only weekly HellaDesi Comedy Night with HellaFunny and Funcheap at a HellaSecret comedy venue with easy access to BART. See a showcase of some of the Bay Area’s top comedians of Indian, Pakistani, Sri Lankan, Bangladeshi, Afghan, and South Asian descent ...Every Saturday

$5 Off: “Your Fucked Up Relationship” Live in SF (Every Friday & Saturday)
Saturday, September 5 – 9:00 pm - Ends at 10:15 pm | Cost: $16.37*
*$5 off with secret code FUNCHEAP (normally $21.49) No added ticketing fees. No Drink Minimum
| Endgames Improv Theater & Bar (SF)
$5 Off: "Your Fucked Up Relationship" Live in SF (Every Friday & Saturday)

Since 2011, San Francisco’s hottest improv show remains “Your Fucked Up Relationship.” — Improvised scenes inspired by your ridiculous, fucked up relationships. Everyone has had at least one. You tell us your story, we show you ours. You laugh, we laugh, and we all hook ...

SF Neo-Futurists “The Infinite Wrench” (30 Plays in 60 Minutes, every Fri & Sat)
SF Neo-Futurists “The Infinite Wrench” (30 Plays in 60 Minutes, every Fri & Sat)

See the show the SF Chronicle calls one of 22 San Francisco things everyone must do! 50 weekends a year, the critically-acclaimed San Francisco Neo-Futurists present The Infinite Wrench, an attempt to perform 30 bite-sized plays in a frantic race against the clock, in an ...

FREE “Drunk Theatre” SF’s Wildest Comedy Show (Labor Day Weekend 2026)
Saturday, September 5 – 9:30 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with code FUNCHEAP (while supplies last)
| Eclectic Box
FREE “Drunk Theatre” SF’s Wildest Comedy Show (Labor Day Weekend 2026)
A comedian takes five shots of whiskey in a row and tries to perform an improvised play with five sober comedians. What could go wrong?! What Is Drunk Theatre? A comedian takes five shots of whiskey in a row, then attempts to perform a fully improvised play ...
2026 Free Fishing Day (San Francisco Bay Area)
Saturday, September 5 – All Day | Cost: FREE | All Over the Bay Area
2026 Free Fishing Day (San Francisco Bay Area)

Have you ever felt the excitement of watching your bobber suddenly jiggle, then dive out of sight? Or feeling the tap-tap-tap of a bass as it tastes the worm on the end of your line? Or having a salmon practically tear the rod out of ...

160th Scottish Highland Gathering & Games (Sept. 5-6)
160th Scottish Highland Gathering & Games (Sept. 5-6)
Free admission for active-duty military and children 5 & under at the 160th Scottish Highland Gathering & Games, returning to Pleasanton for Labor Day Weekend, September 5–6. One of the Bay Area’s great Labor Day traditions, the two-day festival takes over the Alameda County Fairgrounds from ...
Free “Legion of Honor” Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)
Free "Legion of Honor" Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)

 the Legion of Honor offers free general admission to the permanent galleries to Bay Area residents. Advanced tickets are required, and capacity is limited due to COVID-19 precautions. Please note that admission to any special exhibits is not included nor discounted and will require ...Every Saturday

Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)
Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)

, the de Young offers free general admission to the permanent galleries to Bay Area residents. Please note that admission to any special exhibits is not included nor discounted and will require the full admission price. Saturdays feature engaging art experiences for the entire family, ...Every Saturday

2026 “Kings Mountain Art Fair” in the Redwoods (Sept. 5-7)
Saturday, September 5 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Kings Mountain Fire Station
2026 "Kings Mountain Art Fair" in the Redwoods (Sept. 5-7)

Set beneath the ancient coastal redwoods of the Santa Cruz Mountains, the 63rd annual Kings Mountain Art Fair returns Labor Day weekend, September 5th through September 7th, 2026. This year’s juried fair welcomes 23 first-time exhibitors among its 125+ participating artists, continuing a decades-long tradition ...

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

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 ...Monthly

Millbrae Art & Wine Festival
Saturday, September 5 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Downtown Millbrae on Broadway
Millbrae Art & Wine Festival
Each year we celebrate the end of Summer with the Bay Area’s largest Labor Day Weekend celebration, the Millbrae Art & Wine Festival! Transforming our downtown area into a spectacular street fair along Broadway. Join us for a two-day celebration filled with vibrant art, live music, ...
Kings Mountain Art Fair 2026: 130+ Artists Under the Redwoods (Woodside)
Saturday, September 5 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No tickets are needed; admission is free.
| Kings Mountain Fire Station
Kings Mountain Art Fair 2026: 130+ Artists Under the Redwoods (Woodside)
Come to the Kings Mountain Art Fair, Labor Day weekend 2026, under the redwoods! The 100%-volunteer-run fair offers fine arts and crafts from over 130 independent artists, selected through a jury process. There are kids’ activities, food and drinks, and more. Proceeds support the Kings ...
54th Annual Belmont Greek Festival 2026 (Sept. 5-6)
Saturday, September 5 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: $5*
*General Admission: $5; Seniors & Youth (13-17): $3 Children (12 & under): Free, with an adult
| Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Cross
54th Annual Belmont Greek Festival 2026 (Sept. 5-6)

Join us on Labor Day Weekend 2026 at the 54th Belmont Greek Festival, as the San Francisco Bay Area celebrates the best of Greek culture with delicious food and lively entertainment! Lip-smacking Greek dishes, desserts, and beverages, with our indoor dining hall featuring a full ...

Golden Gate Park “The Whale’s Tail” Beer/Wine Garden + Live Music (Summer 2026)
Saturday, September 5 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission and entertainment for all ages. Dogs and bikes welcome. Food and beverages available for purchase.
| The Whale's Tale Garden Bar
Golden Gate Park "The Whale's Tail" Beer/Wine Garden + Live Music (Summer 2026)

The Whale’s Tale is a seasonal, open-air destination for live music, food and drinks, community programming and relaxing afternoons. Open Saturdays and Sundays and select holidays beginning Memorial Day weekend, the Whale’s Tail features a rotating lineup of musical acts throughout the season, weekly free ...Every Saturday

Free Shakespeare in the Park 2026: Antony and Cleopatra at McLaren Park (SF)
Saturday, September 5 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 3:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free!
| McLaren Park's Jerry Garcia Amphitheater
Free Shakespeare in the Park 2026: Antony and Cleopatra at McLaren Park (SF)
September 5 – September 13 / Saturdays, Sundays, & Labor Day Monday at 2:00 pm San Francisco Shakespeare Festival’s 44th season of Free Shakespeare in the Park presents “Antony and Cleopatra.” This timeless tale of power, passion, and politics examines the conflict between duty and desire, ...

Sunday, September 6

$5 Off Tix: “Hairspray” The Broadway Musical Live in SF (July 10-Sept. 12)
Sunday, September 6 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 4:45 pm | Cost: $47*
*Save $5 with code FUNCHEAP
| San Francisco Playhouse
$5 Off Tix: "Hairspray" The Broadway Musical Live in SF (July 10-Sept. 12)

It’s 1962 in Baltimore, and big-hearted teen Tracy Turnblad dreams of dancing on the Corny Collins Show. When her wish comes true, Tracy becomes an overnight sensation and uses her newfound fame to challenge the show’s segregationist rules. Bursting with infectious rhythms, colorful characters, and ...

“HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)
Sunday, September 6 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: *
*Free with RSVP
| Mesa Maguey
"HellaSecret" Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)

Secret pop-up comedy show at a new bar in Temescal in Oakland Get ready for the return 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 take over a venue and you’ll ...

Free Sunday Comedy Night in Downtown SF
Free Sunday 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. ...

SF’s FREE Labor Day Weekend 2026 Comedy Festival (Sep 4-7)
Sunday, September 6 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP 21+ (otherwise $20-25) - while supplies last
| The Function
SF's FREE Labor Day Weekend 2026 Comedy Festival (Sep 4-7)

Discover SF’s newest comedy club as HellaFunny brings you some of SF’s top local comics over Labor Day Weekend with credits like Cobbs, Punchline, SF Sketchfest, Comedy Central Clusterfest, Outside Lands and more. SF’s Labor Day Weekend Comedy Fest 2026 Friday to Monday – 2 shows nightly ...

Asian Art Museum: Free Admission Day (Every First Sunday)
Sunday, September 6 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Special exhibitions may require separate admission surcharge
| Asian Art Museum
Asian Art Museum: Free Admission Day (Every First Sunday)

Through the power of art, the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco brings the diverse cultures of Asia to life. Located in the heart of San Francisco, the museum is home to one of the world’s finest collections of Asian art, boasting more than 18,000 ...Monthly

2026 Chinatown Car Show & Car Parade (SF)
Sunday, September 6 – 10:00 am - Ends at 3:30 pm | Cost: FREE | 1138 Grant Avenue
2026 Chinatown Car Show & Car Parade (SF)
Celebrate the 5th Annual SF Chinatown Car Show & Parade! See vintage & exotic cars, lion dances, and kung fu today in Chinatown, SF. Experience the 5th Annual SF Chinatown Car Show & Parade on Grant Ave (Broadway to California). Enjoy a stunning lineup of vintage, ...
Bank of America’s “Museums On Us” Free Museum Weekend (2026)
Bank of America's "Museums On Us" Free Museum Weekend (2026)

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 ...Monthly

“Manny’s Neighborhood Trash Cleanup” w/ $1 Beer & Free Yoga Classes, Free Fries (SF)
Sunday, September 6 – 10:00 am - Ends at 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Sign up on this TogetherSF Mobilize page: https://www.mobilize.us/togethersf/event/444979/
| Manny’s
"Manny's Neighborhood Trash Cleanup" w/ $1 Beer & Free Yoga Classes, Free Fries (SF)

Tired? Sunday Funday. Wired? Sunday done-day. Make our neighborhood better, brunch with cool people (sorry not sorry, we’re biased), get deals to some fave local spots, and wrap it up before the Sunday Scaries hit with an easy hour of picking up trash around our ...Every Sunday

2026 “Kings Mountain Art Fair” in the Redwoods (Sept. 5-7)
Sunday, September 6 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Kings Mountain Fire Station
2026 "Kings Mountain Art Fair" in the Redwoods (Sept. 5-7)

Set beneath the ancient coastal redwoods of the Santa Cruz Mountains, the 63rd annual Kings Mountain Art Fair returns Labor Day weekend, September 5th through September 7th, 2026. This year’s juried fair welcomes 23 first-time exhibitors among its 125+ participating artists, continuing a decades-long tradition ...

“Lindy in the Park” Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)
Sunday, September 6 – 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

Oakland Museum of California’s Free First Sundays (OMCA)
Sunday, September 6 – 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

SF’s 25th Annual SF Zine Fest 2026 w/ 200+ Exhibitors (The Hibernia)
Sunday, September 6 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The Hibernia
SF's 25th Annual SF Zine Fest 2026 w/ 200+ Exhibitors (The Hibernia)
The 25th Annual San Francisco Zine Fest takes place at The Hibernia and features over 210 exhibitors from the Bay Area and beyond. Highlights include a Q&A with 2026 Guest of Honor V. Vale, a Kid Zone with zine-making workshops, a screenprinting workshop, and community ...
SF’s “Head West” Marketplace at the Ferry Building (Every 1st Sunday)
Sunday, September 6 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 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

“Castro Art Mart” Mini Block Party on Noe St. (Every First Sunday)
Sunday, September 6 – 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

“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