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Sunday, August 24

“Sunday Streets” 2025: SF’s Free Street Festival & Block Party (Bayview)
Sunday, August 24 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Bayview
“Sunday Streets” 2025: SF's Free Street Festival & Block Party (Bayview)

Livable City is announces the 2025 season of Sunday Streets with six events across San Francisco and the fifth annual Phoenix Day citywide block party program. From June to October, the season will launch with one key theme: Safe Streets, Shared Joy. In the midst of ...

Golden Gate Park Band’s Free Symphony in the Park: Solidarity with Ukraine (2025)
Sunday, August 24 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 2:45 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are welcome.
| Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)
Golden Gate Park Band's Free Symphony in the Park: Solidarity with Ukraine (2025)

The Golden Gate Park Band presents its 143rd season in Golden Gate Park’s music concourse. That’s right, this 30-piece symphony has been playing free concerts in Golden Gate Park since 1882. For 2025, the Golden Gate Park Band performs free weekly concerts most Sundays at 1 pm. ...Every Sunday

Wednesday, August 27

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 Wednesday

Sunday, August 3

Golden Gate Park Band’s Free Symphony in the Park: Celebrating San Francisco History (2025)
Sunday, August 3 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 2:45 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are welcome.
| Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)
Golden Gate Park Band's Free Symphony in the Park: Celebrating San Francisco History (2025)

The Golden Gate Park Band presents its 143rd season in Golden Gate Park’s music concourse. That’s right, this 30-piece symphony has been playing free concerts in Golden Gate Park since 1882. For 2025, the Golden Gate Park Band performs free weekly concerts most Sundays at 1 pm. ...Every Sunday

Saturday, August 30

SF’s “Free Ropes Challenge Course Day” w/ Outward Bound California (McLaren Park)
SF's "Free Ropes Challenge Course Day" w/ Outward Bound California (McLaren Park)

Ever wanted to climb, balance, and swing your way through the cypress treetops in SF? Outward Bound California and SF Rec and Park offer free community days one Saturday a month from February through October at the Ropes Challenge Course in McLaren Park. No experience ...Monthly

Monday, September 1

Labor Day Bonfire Night at SF’s Ocean Beach (2024)
Monday, September 1 – 6:00 am - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Fire rings are first come, first serve
| Ocean Beach Fire Pits
Labor Day Bonfire Night at SF's Ocean Beach (2024)

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, 2025 bonfires are back ...

Golden Gate Park Band’s Labor Day Symphony Concert in the Park (2025)
Monday, September 1 – 9:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are welcome.
| Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)
Golden Gate Park Band's Labor Day Symphony Concert in the Park (2025)

The Golden Gate Park Band presents its 143rd season in Golden Gate Park’s music concourse. That’s right, this 30-piece symphony has been playing free concerts in Golden Gate Park since 1882. For 2025, the Golden Gate Park Band performs free weekly concerts most Sundays at 1 pm. ...Every Sunday

Wednesday, September 3

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 Wednesday

Friday, September 5

“Off the Grid” Fort Mason: Night Market w/ 110+ Vendors (Sept 2025)
Friday, September 5 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to attend, but food/drink for purchase
| Fort Mason Center
"Off the Grid" Fort Mason: Night Market w/ 110+ Vendors (Sept 2025)

🎉 Off the Grid Returns to Fort Mason for 2025 – With a Massive Monthly Night Market + 110+ Vendors! After taking most of 2024 off, Off the Grid is making a huge comeback in 2025 —  The beloved Friday night tradition at Fort Mason ...

Sunday, September 7

Golden Gate Park Band’s Free Symphony in the Park: “Viva Mexico” (2025)
Sunday, September 7 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 2:45 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are welcome.
| Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)
Golden Gate Park Band's Free Symphony in the Park: "Viva Mexico" (2025)

The Golden Gate Park Band presents its 143rd season in Golden Gate Park’s music concourse. That’s right, this 30-piece symphony has been playing free concerts in Golden Gate Park since 1882. For 2025, the Golden Gate Park Band performs free weekly concerts most Sundays at 1 pm. ...Every Sunday

SF’s Summer 2025 Full Moon Water Ritual “Harvest Moon” (India Basin Waterfront Park)
Sunday, September 7 – 7:29 pm | Cost: FREE | India Basin Waterfront Park
SF's Summer 2025 Full Moon Water Ritual "Harvest Moon" (India Basin Waterfront Park)

Join India Basin Waterfront Park’s Curator-in-Residence, Rhiannon Evans MacFadyen, for monthly Full Moon Water Rituals at India Basin Waterfront Park (900 Innes Avenue). These free, all-ages ceremonies will take place at sundown. Each event will be facilitated by artists and culture bearers from Bayview-Hunters Point and ...

Tuesday, September 9

San Francisco Botanical Garden’s Free Day (2nd Tuesdays)
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

Wednesday, September 10

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 Wednesday

Saturday, September 13

“End of Summer Social” Free Festival at The Village at San Antonio Center (Mountain View)
Saturday, September 13 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Event registration encouraged.
| The Village at San Antonio Center
"End of Summer Social" Free Festival at The Village at San Antonio Center (Mountain View)

Celebrate community at The Village at San Antonio Center’s Second Saturdays—festive, free, and full of fun! “Second Saturdays” Free Festival at The Village at San Antonio Center Second Saturdays, May-October 2025 | 4p – 6p The Village at San Antonio Center, 645 San Antonio Rd, ...

Sunday, September 14

Special “Open Mare Island” Walking Tour
Sunday, September 14 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
| The Quarters Coffee House
Special "Open Mare Island" Walking Tour

Open Mare Island Self-Guided Tours Explore Mare Island at Your Own Pace! Join us for Open Mare Island, a special self-guided tour event hosted by the Mare Island Historic Park Foundation. Discover the island’s rich history, stunning architecture, and unique stories at your leisure. Event ...

Golden Gate Park Band’s Free Symphony in the Park: An Irish Celebration (2025)
Sunday, September 14 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 2:45 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are welcome.
| Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)
Golden Gate Park Band's Free Symphony in the Park: An Irish Celebration (2025)

The Golden Gate Park Band presents its 143rd season in Golden Gate Park’s music concourse. That’s right, this 30-piece symphony has been playing free concerts in Golden Gate Park since 1882. For 2025, the Golden Gate Park Band performs free weekly concerts most Sundays at 1 pm. ...Every Sunday

Wednesday, September 17

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 Wednesday

Sunday, September 21

“Sunday Streets” 2025: SF’s Free Street Festival & Block Party (Western Addition)
Sunday, September 21 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Western Addition
“Sunday Streets” 2025: SF's Free Street Festival & Block Party (Western Addition)

Livable City is announces the 2025 season of Sunday Streets with six events across San Francisco and the fifth annual Phoenix Day citywide block party program. From June to October, the season will launch with one key theme: Safe Streets, Shared Joy. In the midst of ...

Golden Gate Park Band’s Free Symphony in the Park: Spanish Cultural Celebration (2025)
Sunday, September 21 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 2:45 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are welcome.
| Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)
Golden Gate Park Band's Free Symphony in the Park: Spanish Cultural Celebration (2025)

The Golden Gate Park Band presents its 143rd season in Golden Gate Park’s music concourse. That’s right, this 30-piece symphony has been playing free concerts in Golden Gate Park since 1882. For 2025, the Golden Gate Park Band performs free weekly concerts most Sundays at 1 pm. ...Every Sunday

Wednesday, September 24

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 Wednesday

Saturday, September 27

SF’s “Free Ropes Challenge Course Day” w/ Outward Bound California (McLaren Park)
SF's "Free Ropes Challenge Course Day" w/ Outward Bound California (McLaren Park)

Ever wanted to climb, balance, and swing your way through the cypress treetops in SF? Outward Bound California and SF Rec and Park offer free community days one Saturday a month from February through October at the Ropes Challenge Course in McLaren Park. No experience ...Monthly

Sunday, September 28

Golden Gate Park Band’s Season Finale: “A Final Concert of Gratitude” (2025)
Sunday, September 28 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 2:45 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are welcome.
| Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)
Golden Gate Park Band's Season Finale: "A Final Concert of Gratitude" (2025)

The Golden Gate Park Band presents its 143rd season in Golden Gate Park’s music concourse. That’s right, this 30-piece symphony has been playing free concerts in Golden Gate Park since 1882. For 2025, the Golden Gate Park Band performs free weekly concerts most Sundays at 1 pm. ...Every Sunday

“September Sips” w/ Culinary Treats at City Center Bishop Ranch (2025)
Sunday, September 28 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 4:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Information on ticket purchasing coming soon.
| City Center Bishop Ranch
"September Sips" w/ Culinary Treats at City Center Bishop Ranch (2025)
Late August and Early September mark the prime of grape harvesting in California. To celebrate our local wine makers, join City Center on September 28, 2025 at 2-4pm for exquisite wine sips from Livermore Wineries and a culinary treats from participating City Center Restaurants. This ticketed event is ...

Wednesday, October 1

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 Wednesday

Sunday, October 5

“Sunday Streets” SoMa: SF’s Free Street Festival & Block Party (2025)
Sunday, October 5 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | SoMa
“Sunday Streets” SoMa: SF's Free Street Festival & Block Party (2025)

Livable City is announces the 2025 season of Sunday Streets with six events across San Francisco and the fifth annual Phoenix Day citywide block party program. From June to October, the season will launch with one key theme: Safe Streets, Shared Joy. In the midst of ...

Wednesday, October 8

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 Wednesday

Saturday, October 11

“Fall Fun” Free Festival at The Village at San Antonio Center (Mountain View)
Saturday, October 11 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Event registration encouraged.
| The Village at San Antonio Center
"Fall Fun" Free Festival at The Village at San Antonio Center (Mountain View)

Celebrate community at The Village at San Antonio Center’s Second Saturdays—festive, free, and full of fun! “Second Saturdays” Free Festival at The Village at San Antonio Center Second Saturdays, May-October 2025 | 4p – 6p The Village at San Antonio Center, 645 San Antonio Rd, ...

Tuesday, October 14

San Francisco Botanical Garden’s Free Day (2nd Tuesdays)
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

Wednesday, October 15

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 Wednesday

Friday, October 17

“Off the Grid” Fort Mason: Autumn Night Market w/ 110+ Vendors (October 2025)
Friday, October 17 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to attend, but food/drink for purchase
| Fort Mason Center
"Off the Grid" Fort Mason: Autumn Night Market w/ 110+ Vendors (October 2025)

🎉 Off the Grid Returns to Fort Mason for 2025 – With a Massive Monthly Night Market + 110+ Vendors! After taking most of 2024 off, Off the Grid is making a huge comeback in 2025 —  The beloved Friday night tradition at Fort Mason ...