Monday, May 5
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, May 6
SF’s Small Business Week Pop-up Shop w/ 45+ Artists & Makers (2025)
Tuesday, May 6 – 11:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | San Francisco City Hall
Take in the splendor of City Hall while shopping for your friends, family and yourself! The annual Small Business Week City Hall pop-up shop is a great place to find a gift for Mother’s Day, the graduate, a special gift, or a tasty treat. Featuring ...
Kabbalah & Coffee
Tuesday, May 6 – 10:30 am |
Cost: FREE | Peet's Coffee
Kabbalah & Coffee
Ethics of the Fathers contains timeless wisdom. It is a collection of ethics, honesty, and advice. But at its very beginning it tells us that even this part of Jewish life came from Sinai. All of that is part of Judaism. Traditionally studied ...
Thrive City’s Free “Live Music Lunch Series” + Lawn Games (Every Tuesday)
Tuesday, May 6 – 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
SF’s Free Concerts in the Plaza “Civic Center Soundtrack” (Every Tue/Thu)
Tuesday, May 6 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Fulton Plaza
Enjoy a long lunch among a backdrop of free live music in the picturesque Fulton Plaza (Located between the Asian Art Museum & the Public Library in downtown San Francisco). Every Tuesday & Thursday from 12-3pm we’ll feature 3 local musicians sharing their music. There’s ...
Wednesday, May 7
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, May 7 – 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 ...
Thursday, May 8
SF’s Free Concerts in the Plaza “Civic Center Soundtrack” (Every Tue/Thu)
Thursday, May 8 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Fulton Plaza
Enjoy a long lunch among a backdrop of free live music in the picturesque Fulton Plaza (Located between the Asian Art Museum & the Public Library in downtown San Francisco). Every Tuesday & Thursday from 12-3pm we’ll feature 3 local musicians sharing their music. There’s ...
“Hawaiian May Day” at City Center Bishop Ranch (2025)
Thursday, May 8 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Alexander Square
Celebrate May Day with a captivating hula performance by Aloha Studio at City Center Bishop Ranch.
Join us on the lawn in Alexander Square on May 8, 2025 at 6pm as graceful hula dancers bring the stories of Hawai‘i to life through song and dance.
May Day, traditionally ...
Friday, May 9
In Plain Site: Free Outdoor Photography Exhibit in Alameda (First Glimpse)
A Photography Festival For A Climate Positive Future In Plain Site photography exhibit is a visual journey into our future. This free, three-week outdoor exhibition transforms Radium Runway on the Alameda Point shoreline into an open-air gallery, showcasing stunning collections from both international and local ...
In Plain Site Photography Exhibit
May 9 – June 1, 2025 all day
In Plain Site is not just a photography exhibit-it’s a visual journey into our future. This free, three-week outdoor exhibition transforms Radium Runway on the Alameda Point shoreline into an open-air gallery, showcasing stunning collections from both international ...
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 Friday
Thrive City “Little Bears” Outdoor Free Music Class for Kids (Every Friday)
Friday, May 9 – 10:00 am - Ends at 11:00 am |
Cost: FREE | Thrive City
Bring your little bears to Thrive City to shake, rattle, and rock ‘n’ roll! Little Bears teachers create musical journeys focusing on socialization, musical appreciation, and the deep embodiment of rhythm and melody. Allow them to learn and interact with music as a joyful expression ...Every Friday
“In Plain Site” Photography Festival: First Glimpse (Opening Ceremony)
Alameda’s first climate-focused photography festival In Plain Site opens with an evening of fine cocktails and jubilant jazz. Be the first to explore the exhibit and celebrate the start of a three week celebration of the power of photography.
In Plain Site photography festival is a ...
Ferry Flicks at Fort Point “Best In Show” w/ Drag Bingo + Free Popcorn (SF)
Sunset screenings of “cult classics” at the iconic Ferry Building. paired with cold, fizzy beer & tasty snacks, it’s a perfect Friday night
Best In Show:
The tension is palpable, the excitement is mounting and the heady scent of competition is in the air as hundreds of ...
Saturday, May 10
“Focus Fest” Alameda’s 1st-Ever Climate Photography Festival (2025)
Alameda’s first climate photography festival launches with a fun-filled community celebration!
Radium Runway transforms into an open-air gallery showcasing national and international works. Enjoy climate-friendly cuisines curated by partner Erika Hazel, aka the Bizerkeley Vegan. Catch artist talks on the hour every hour or take a ...
“Spring Fling” Free Festival at The Village at San Antonio Center (Mountain View)
Celebrate the start of Spring with lawn games, a petting zoo, and live DJ. Join us for springtime fun on Saturday, May 10th from 4-6pm in the park at The Village at San Antonio Center. All activities are while supplies last. Event is free to ...
Volunteer: Help Planet 75 New Street Trees in and Around Bayview (SF)
With San Francisco Recreation and Parks, San Francisco Public Works’ Bureau of Urban Forestry will be hosting a Love Our City Neighborhood Beautification Day on Saturday, May 10th, 2025 in District 10 with New Street Trees for District 10!
The event is free and open to ...
Annual 5 Block Long Garage Sale in SF (45+ Year Tradition)
Saturday, May 10 – 9:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Fair Oaks St.
HUGE FIVE-BLOCK LONG GARAGE SALE! Come join in on a 45+ year neighborhood tradition! Lots of treasures and trinkets for sale, along with food and people watching! Make friends, buy stuff, sell stuff!
Event Name: Annual 5 Block Long Garage Sale
Date: Saturday, May 10, 2025
Start time: 9 am
End ...
San Francisco Bike Rodeo: Free Kids Bike Safety Event
Learn bike safety for kids – and have fun!
Date: Saturday May 10, 2025
Time: Sessions begin at 10am, 11am, 1pm and 2pm. Each session is approximately 90 minutes.
Location: Back parking lot of Stonestown (where the Farmer’s Market is held on Sundays)
Cost: Free
Come to our San Francisco ...
Golden Gate Park “Singing in the Park” Community Party (SF)
Make new friends and beautiful, fun music: join us for free monthly community singing in the park! We meet the Second Saturday of every month @10:30am and will always have the pink blanket above so you can find us. The community sing is super kid, adult ...Monthly
Bloom & Blossom Market (Berkeley)
Come celebrate at The Bloom & Blossom Market at Makers Row, brought to you by Creative Communal! Enjoy a fun-filled, family-friendly day with local makers, live tunes and so much more! It’s the perfect way to spend time with loved ones and support small businesses. ...
Bloom & Blossom Market (Berkeley)
Come celebrate at The Bloom & Blossom Market at Makers Row, brought to you by Creative Communal! Enjoy a fun-filled, family-friendly day with local makers, live tunes and so much more! It’s the perfect way to spend time with loved ones and support small businesses. ...
Leather & LGBT Cultural District: Anniversary Ringold Block Party (2025)
Join us for our 7th Anniversary Celebration on Ringold Street (between 8th and 9th street) on Saturday, May 10, from noon to 3 pm. We’ll have artists, music, community groups, and activities. We will also be conducting a walking tour of the Ringold Leather History ...
Focus Fest
Alameda’s first climate photography festival launches with a fun-filled community celebration. Radium Runway transforms into an open-air gallery showcasing national and international works. Enjoy climate-friendly cuisines curated by partner Erika Hazel, aka the Bizerkeley Vegan. Catch artist talks on the hour every hour or take ...
SF’s Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2025 Season Kickoff
Saturday, May 10 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 4:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Gardens (Esplanade)
Named after the patron saint of musicians, La Santa Cecilia exemplifies the creative ferment of 21st century Latin music, with a beguiling mélange of cumbia, bossa nova, tango, jazz, boleros and alt-rock. Led by charismatic vocalist La Marisoul, the Los Angeles combo is the perfect band to kick ...
Free “Hip Hop in the Park” at Golden Gate Park
Saturday, May 10 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 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 ...
Sunday, May 11
Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile
Sunday, May 11 – 9:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Sunset Mercantile (Outer Sunset)
Sunset Mercantile’s weekly outdoor market featuring farmers, ranchers, food trucks, live music, children’s activities, vendors, makers, merchants, artists, and local organizations. Bring the whole family for free seasonal art activities at the Sunset Mercantile Artship. Enjoy shopping an array of farm fresh produce, artisan goods. ...Every Sunday
Free Day at GG Park’s 55-Acre Botanical Gardens on Mother’s Day 2025 (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 ...