Saturday, May 17
Sudan Culture Fest (Hayward)
The City of Hayward is partnering with the Sudanese Association for Northern California to present Sudan Culture Fest – a day of celebration and festivity in downtown Hayward!
Sudan is a country in North East Africa, with a diaspora population of around 1500 people in Northern ...
SF’s Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2025 w/ Joe Bataan + Tall Tee
Saturday, May 17 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 4:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Gardens
A Latin music legend since the mid-1960s, Joe Bataan was at the center of the New York City action as one of the early stars of Fania Records. His seductive combination of doo-wop vocals and boogaloo is one of the era’s defining sounds, though Bataan has never ...
Sunday, May 18
Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile
Sunday, May 18 – 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
“Bare” to Breakers: Nude/Naked Run at Bay to Breakers (2025)
If you would like to join a nude/naked group, which will WALK (or roll) at a leisurely pace, here are the details:
WHEN: 7:30 AM (race officially starts at 8:00 AM).WHERE: 1 Market Street, which is at the corner of Market & Steuart. It is across ...
“Call of the Wild” Day at Jack London State Historic Park (Glen Ellen)
Sunday, May 18 – 9:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Jack London State Historic Park
Free admission to the park on Sunday, May 18, for a day filled with family-friendly events:
10 AM – 1 PM – Family & Friends Hike – The guided hike is free, but registration is required. Register at https://jacklondonpark.com/events/family-hike-2025/.
11 AM – 3 PM – Blacksmith Demonstration ...
SF’s Free “Sundays at the Beach” Tai Chi Day (Great Highway)
Sunday, May 18 – 10:00 am |
Cost: FREE | The Great Highway
Join us for Tai Chi this Sunday! 10am at Judah and Great Highway Park This monthly course is for beginners and experienced students of tai chi alike. Plus, coffee is on us at @javabeachsf after the course. As a reminder, Sundays at the Beach is ...Monthly
“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
3rd Annual “Printing in The Park” Free Letterpress Printing (Emeryville)
Sunday, May 18 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Doyle-Hollis Park
A free event so nice, we’re doing it thrice: Come make art with The Compound Gallery and with your community during “Printing In The Park,” our third annual free, fun event for the whole family on Sunday, May 18th from 12-4 p.m.
If you ever wanted ...
826 Valencia Storyteller’s Showcase (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2025)
Sunday, May 18 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Gardens
Brilliant young minds abounding with stories make the 826 Valencia Student Showcase a thrilling event providing an intimate glimpse into the joys, struggles, and passions of young San Franciscans. A nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting under-resourced students ages six to 18 with their creative and ...
1st Ever “Redwoods Festival” Sempervirens Fund’s 125th Anniversary (Roaring Camp)
Join Sempervirens Fund for their historic first-ever Redwoods Festival on May 18, 2025 from 1-4pm at enchanting Roaring Camp in Felton! Immerse yourself in a once-in-a-lifetime celebration as California’s oldest land trust marks 125 years of protecting majestic redwood forests. Wander beneath ancient giants while ...
Golden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party (SF)
Sunday, May 18 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Skatin' Place
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
Golden Gate Park Band’s Free Symphony in the Park: “Bay to Breakers Salute” (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 Neighborhood Potluck Picnic (Francisco Park)
Sunday, May 18 – 3:30 pm - Ends at 5:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Francisco Park
Neighbors & Friends,
Join us for a potluck picnic at Francisco Park on 5/18 3:30-5:30 pm. Make a delicious dish & share it with your SF neighbors. Create community & make new friends. See you there!!!
Monday, May 19
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 20
Thrive City’s Free “Live Music Lunch Series” + Lawn Games (Every Tuesday)
Tuesday, May 20 – 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 20 – 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 21
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
Golden Gate Park’s Free Bandshell Concert: “Singer/Songwriter Wednesday”
Wednesday, May 21 – 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 22
SF’s Free Concerts in the Plaza “Civic Center Soundtrack” (Every Tue/Thu)
Thursday, May 22 – 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 ...
Lunchtime Concert at Yerba Buena Gardens w/ Aguidavi do Jeje x Batuki
Thursday, May 22 – 12:30 pm - Ends at 1:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Gardens (Esplanade)
A double dose of brilliant Brazilian percussion brings together two high energy groups for a celebratory afternoon in the Gardens. Aguidavi do Jêje is a percussion-driven ensemble straight out of the state of Bahia, the northeastern heart of Afro-Brazilian culture. Known for a seamless fusion of traditional ...
Friday, May 23
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 23 – 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
Free Golden Gate Park Concert Happy Hour Night
Friday, May 23 – 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 ...
Ferry Flicks at Fort Point “The Princess Bride” 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
The Princess Bride:
A fairy tale adventure about a beautiful young woman and her one true love. He must find her after a long ...
Saturday, May 24
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
2025 San Francisco Carnaval Festival & Parade (May 24-25)
Carnaval San Francisco is back for 2025 with their 47th annual celebration. The free, two–day Festival covers 17 blocks in the Mission District, with five main stages, 50 local performing artists, and 400 vendors. The festival includes international food, dancing, sampling sites and entertainment for ...
Free Golden Gate Park Annual Concert “Retro-Future Revue”
Saturday, May 24 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 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 25
Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile
Sunday, May 25 – 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
2025 San Francisco Carnaval Grand Parade
Carnaval San Francisco is back for 2025 with their 47th annual celebration. The free, two–day Festival covers 17 blocks in the Mission District, with five main stages, 50 local performing artists, and 400 vendors. The festival includes international food, dancing, sampling sites and entertainment for ...
