Tuesday, April 1
Thrive City’s Free “Live Music Lunch Series” + Lawn Games (Every Tuesday)
Tuesday, April 1 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 1:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Thrive City
Looking for a relaxing space to come out and enjoy your lunch? Join us at Thrive City for our free Live Music Lunch Series! Catch special performances from Bay Area musicians and enjoy a variety of lawn games and seating options whether you are bringing ...Every Tuesday
Wednesday, April 2
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 Wednesday
“Market to Bandshell” Outdoor Concert (Golden Gate Park)
Wednesday, April 2 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)
Illuminate and SF Rec and Park to kick off 5th Season of Free Live Music at the Golden Gate Bandshell on March 1, 2025 with more than 125 performances are planned to celebrate the Bandshell’s 125th anniversary. Illuminate and the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department ...
Free “Cardio Dance Wednesdays” Outdoor Fitness Class at SF’s Union Square (Spring 2025)
Wednesday, April 2 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Union Square Park
Get ready to move, groove, and feel amazing at this free outdoor fitness class led by Rae Studios! Break a sweat and meet a new community at this rotating class. All participants should RSVP or be prepared to sign a waiver onsite each week. 5-6p Spring 2025 Schedule Feb 5: DRENCHED! With Jessica Rae ...Every Wednesday
Thursday, April 3
SF’s New Monthly Block Party: “Downtown First Thursdays”
Thursday, April 3 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Second Street (South of Market)
Get ready, San Francisco, for the return of this brand new free monthly party coming back to Downtown SF. A new, free, all-ages street party comes to Downtown SF every first Thursday of the month, from 5-10pm. Free kids activities, disco, two outdoor bars, live ...Monthly
Friday, April 4
Free “Friday Nights at OMCA w/ Non-Stop Bhangra” Dance Party + DJs (Oakland)
Non-Stop Bhangra returns to Oakland Museum Of California to kick off its FREE Friday night at OMCA event series!
Non-Stop Bhangra is returning to Oakland Museum to kick off its 2025 FREE Friday night at OMCA event series with an all ages Non-Stop Bhangra dance party! ...
Rare $5 “Academy Day” at California Academy of Sciences (2025)
On Friday, April 4, join the California Academy of Sciences as it celebrates the anniversary of its founding with the third annual Academy Day. The festivities feature a plethora of fun and educational activities, including pay-what-you-can pricing starting as low as $5; a new live ...
Clement Street Happy Hour Cleanup + Free Drink For Volunteers
Meet at Richmond Republic Draught House (642 Clement St). Then, cleaning will occur from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm around the neighborhood. Stay afterwards for a free round on the house and to meet fellow volunteers. Sign up on Meetup, on this Civic Joy Fund ...
Gateway Night Market “Pet Costume Competition” + Free Movie Night (Millbrae)
Friday, April 4 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Gateway Millbrae Station
Gateway Night Market on Friday, April 4, 2025 – Pet Costume Competition + Free Movie Night + Food and other vendors
Get ready for an unforgettable night at Gateway Night Market on 4/4! Enjoy delicious street food, exciting entertainment, and fun activities for the whole family!
Event ...
Free Friday Happy Hour Night w/ David Rocha
Friday, April 4 – 4:30 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)
Illuminate and SF Rec and Park to kick off 5th Season of Free Live Music at the Golden Gate Bandshell on March 1, 2025 with more than 125 performances are planned to celebrate the Bandshell’s 125th anniversary. Illuminate and the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department ...
“Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid” Block Party + DJs (Oakland)
Reconnect with family, friends, and community during Friday Nights at OMCA. These free events provide a gathering place each week, including live music, hands-on activities, Off the Grid (OTG) food trucks, and late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions with a Museum ticket. Limited ...Every Friday
“Oakland First Fridays” Street Festival
Friday, April 4 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Telegraph & 27th
Oakland First Fridays is an immersive art and community experience on the first Friday of each month from 5-9 pm for five huge blocks on Telegraph Avenue from West Grand to 27th Street. Photography from @skyhighoakland via Oakland First Fridays Oakland’s KONO district (Koreatown/Northgate) springs ...Monthly
Workshop SF First Fridays: Flower Crowns + Scratch Cards
Every first Friday, WorkshopSF hosts an open house / party with DIY, art, fun and community. It’s a chance to preview classes, see the space, and just hang out with neighborhood peeps! We welcome all, and our activities are all low cost or free / ...
Saturday, April 5
SF’s “Daybreaker” Free Daytime Dance Party at Thrive City (Chase Center)
Let’s celebrate the springtime with an epic dance party at one of the coolest outdoor spaces in SF. We’ll be moving and grooving at the Chase Center’s outdoor plaza, Thrive City.
Get ready for a soothing yoga class to start the morning. Then we’ll get shakin’ ...
The Iconic Floral Festival “Tulipmania” at Pier 39 (2025)
Walk through free Tulipmania at PIER 39! More than 20,000 blooming tulips and other seasonal garden favorites will turn PIER 39 into a colorful floral wonderland! This comprehensive display features over 50 different tulip varieties aesthetically arranged in groups throughout The PIER’s Entrance Plaza, Upper ...
“Spring Time at the Depot” Model Train Show (San Leandro)
Mark your calendars. Upcoming model train show in Thrasher Park, San Leandro, CA. Please come visit us. Admission is free. Donations are always welcomed.
Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour: Online Tour
April 5-6, 10am-3pm both days
This year’s online tour will feature a keynote by Doug Tallamy, author of “Bringing Nature Home: How Native Plants Sustain Wildlife in Our Gardens” and the New York Times bestseller “Nature’s Best Hope”, speaking on the topic of “Answers to FAQ ...
Free Juggling Lessons w/ Circus Bella in SF’s Union Square (Every Saturday)
Saturday, April 5 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Union Square Park
12pm – 2pm | Saturdays Test your dexterity and meet the talented jugglers of Circus Bella! Join in for a quick lesson, stay the whole time, or just enjoy watching others put their skills to the test. All skill levels are welcome and beginner equipment (scarves and balls) will be provided. Union Square Plaza (333 Post Street) ...Every Saturday
Burning Down The House and Radio Radio at the Golden Gate Bandshell
This is a free, outdoor, afternoon concert featuring two powerhouse tribute bands—Burning Down The House (Talking Heads), and Radio Radio (Elvis Costello). Let them transport you back to the late ’70s/early ’80s when these artists were breaking rules, redefining genres, and pushing musical boundaries.
12:30—Radio Radio2:30—Burning ...
GG Park’s Free Elvis Costello / Talking Heads “Tribute to the Past” Outdoor Cover Band Festival (2025)
Saturday, April 5 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)
Take a step back in time with this free cover-band show featuring:
Radio Radio – Elvis Costello Tribute Band
Burning Down the House – Talking Heads Tribute Band
Set Times:
12:30 pm – Radio Radio
2:30 pm – Burning Down the House
Sunday, April 6
The Iconic Floral Festival “Tulipmania” at Pier 39 (2025)
Walk through free Tulipmania at PIER 39! More than 20,000 blooming tulips and other seasonal garden favorites will turn PIER 39 into a colorful floral wonderland! This comprehensive display features over 50 different tulip varieties aesthetically arranged in groups throughout The PIER’s Entrance Plaza, Upper ...
Free Dragon Boat Lessons (Oakland)
KP Dragons is a non-profit dragon boat club formed in 2001, based in Oakland, California. We are comprised of diverse members from all ages and backgrounds who want to have fun, promote a healthy lifestyle, and enjoy getting on the water to paddle.
No prior experience ...
Free “Sail-A-Dinghy-Day” at Shoreline Lake Boathouse (Mountain View)
Sunday, April 6 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Shoreline Lake Boathouse
Shoreline Lake, in Mountain View, is holding its second Sail-A-Dinghy-Day on Sunday, April 6th, from 10am to 4pm. A hit when launched last year, once again, visitors to “Silicon Valley’s best kept secret” will get access to free skippered sailboat rides, helmed by Shoreline Lake’s ...
Free “Sunday Fundays” Kids Festival: Make Tulip Art (Union Square)
Sunday, April 6 – 11:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Union Square Park
Calling all kids and their families! Join us for fun and free drop-in S.T.E.A.M. activities led by Maker Studio Kidz. Activities geared towards kids aged 5 – 12. Caretaker supervision is required at all times. 11am – 2pm Spring 2025 Schedule Feb 9: Easy Beading with Even Howard of SF Etsy Feb 16: Chinese New Year Paper Lanterns ...Every Sunday
“Castro Art Mart” Mini Block Party on Noe St. (Every First Sunday)
Sunday, April 6 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Market & Noe
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
SF’s Fun Springtime BYOB Day Drinking “Walk Club” to Golden Gate Park
Meet at Duboce Park @ Carmelita St.
Day drinking (byob) + music! Starts at Duboce Park, ends at GGP
Don’t run—walk with us park to park and enjoy springtime in SF! We’ll start at Duboce Park and meander over to Golden Gate Park. Bring your friends and ...
SF’s Free “Sundays at the Beach” Chair Yoga Day (Great Highway)
Sunday, April 6 – 2:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | The 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
Golden Gate Park’s Free “Reggae Sunday” Bandshell Concert
Sunday, April 6 – 4:20 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)
Illuminate and SF Rec and Park to kick off 5th Season of Free Live Music at the Golden Gate Bandshell on March 1, 2025 with more than 125 performances are planned to celebrate the Bandshell’s 125th anniversary. Illuminate and the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department ...
Tuesday, April 8
San Francisco Botanical Garden’s Free Day (2nd Tuesdays)
The San Francisco Botanical Garden is one of the most diverse gardens in the world. A unique urban oasis, the garden is a living museum within Golden Gate Park, offering 55 acres of both landscaped gardens and open spaces, and showcasing over 9,000 different kinds ...Monthly
Thrive City’s Free “Live Music Lunch Series” + Lawn Games (Every Tuesday)
Tuesday, April 8 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 1:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Thrive City
Looking for a relaxing space to come out and enjoy your lunch? Join us at Thrive City for our free Live Music Lunch Series! Catch special performances from Bay Area musicians and enjoy a variety of lawn games and seating options whether you are bringing ...Every Tuesday
