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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 8

Golden Gate Park Band’s Father’s Day & Juneteenth Symphony in the Park (2025)
Sunday, June 8 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 2:45 pm | Cost: *
*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 (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

Sunday, June 15

Father’s Day Bonfire Night at SF’s Ocean Beach (2025)
Sunday, June 15 – 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 (2025)

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 ...