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Father’s Day Fun in SF

Oodles of free and cheap ways to have fun with Dad this weekend
By - posted 6/17/2017 No Comment

Who says you have to spend a lot to have a special day with your father.

Take Dad for a fun day out on the cheap whether it’s to a free car show, a nerf battle, a carnival, or out for a free burger, you can find plenty of free events and discounts, so you can spend some quality time with your old man because that’s all that really matters.


Sunday, June 21

Golden Gate Park Band’s Father’s Day & Juneteenth Symphony in the Park
Sunday, June 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 Father’s Day & Juneteenth Symphony in the Park

The Golden Gate Park Band presents its 144th 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 2026, the Golden Gate Park Band performs free weekly concerts most Sundays at 1 pm. ...Every Sunday

Father’s Day Bonfire Night at SF’s Ocean Beach (2026)
Sunday, June 21 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Fire rings are first come, first serve
| Ocean Beach Fire Pits
Father's Day Bonfire Night at SF's Ocean Beach (2026)

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, 2026, bonfires are back ...