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SF's Epic Big Book SaleSF’s Epic Big Book Sale
By - posted 9/15/2019
Deals

Every year Friends of the San Francisco Public Library fills up the Festival Pavilion Pier at Fort Mason for the Big Book Sale, an iconic San Francisco tradition. Typically there are about 500,000 books for sale over the week. Everything is $2-4. On the last day, the 22nd, all books will be just $1. more...

Free Expert-Led Tours of SFFree Expert-Led Tours of SF
By - posted 9/13/2019
City Discoveries

The Cultural Landscape Foundation (TCLF) is bringing What’s Out There Weekend to the San Francisco Bay Area from September 13 to 15,  featuring free, expert-led tours of the area’s parks, gardens, landscapes and open spaces. These tours enable people to discover the hidden design history of places they may pass every day. Expert more...

SF's Epic 100+ Lowrider Cruise of the MissionSF’s Epic 100+ Lowrider Cruise of the Mission
By - posted 9/12/2019
Celebrations

No matter where you are in SF, you’ll probably be able to catch a glimpse of over 100 of San Francisco’s most decked out lowriders cruising all over the city. Mexican Independence Lowrider Car Show Sunday, September 15, 2019 | 11 am to 5 pm 24th Street, San Francisco FREE to watch Car Show – more...

Free Fall Days at California Academy of SciencesFree Fall Days at California Academy of Sciences
By - posted 9/11/2019
Freebies

Each San Francisco neighborhood (defined by zipcode) can visit the California Academy of Sciences for free over a three-day weekend (Friday, Saturday, or Sunday) in the spring and fall of each year. So that means as long as you have a driver’s license or other proof of residency, you can save yourself more...

2019 Comedy Day in the Park2019 Comedy Day in the Park
By - posted 9/10/2019
Fun & Games

If you like lounging in the park, laughing your ass off with the distant smell of pot wafting through the air, then the 39th Annual Comedy Day might be the best way for you to spend a Sunday afternoon. The biggest single-day comedy event of the year in San Francisco is more...

Humphry Slocombe's Ice Cream Cocktail PartyHumphry Slocombe’s Ice Cream Cocktail Party
By - posted 9/8/2019
Get Out: Events

Join us for hosted cocktails featuring the Humphry Slocombe and El Silencio ice cream collab flavor, Mezcal Midnight. El Silencio and Humphry Slocombe have teamed up to create an ice cream flavor so good, we’re throwing a party so you can try it. Join us on Tuesday, September 10 from 7 to more...

Free $20 Clipper Card for East Bay CommutersFree $20 Clipper Card for East Bay Commuters
By - posted 9/7/2019
Freebies

If you’re a commuter in Contra Costa County you’re getting a little incentive from 511 Contra Costa County to try to ditch your cars and use BART or public transportation with the offer of a $20 pre-loaded clipper card as long as you fill out some information and give feedback more...

Free Ride Weekend on Muni's Historic Street CarsFree Ride Weekend on Muni’s Historic Street Cars
By - posted 9/7/2019
Only in San Francisco

Enjoy a weekend of free rides along the waterfront on rare streetcars and buses as old as 1896. San Francisco transit history comes back to life at this annual, weekend-long blast from the past dating back to the 19th century. During Muni Heritage Weekend, visitors will be able to ride and view more...

2019 Opera in the Park2019 Opera in the Park
By - posted 9/6/2019
Fairs & Festivals

Join at the arias al fresco and celebrate the opening of San Francisco Opera’s Season and other operatic favorites. 2019 Opera in the Park Sunday, September 8, 2019 | 1:30 pm Robin Williams Meadow (Sharon Meadow), Golden Gate Park, SF FREE Featuring the San Francisco Opera Orchestra and stars from the season. Bring friends and more...

SF's Epic New Pop-Up Roller RinkSF’s Epic New Pop-Up Roller Rink
By - posted 9/6/2019
Brand New

Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture presents actions vent ascending frequencies, a participatory art installation and roller rink experience from creative collective assume vivid astro focus (avaf). The artist-designed outdoor roller-skating rink features performances, DJ sets, and special programming from September 13 through October 6, 2019. Skate on Art at Fort more...

SF's Free Arcade: 50+ Games All SeptemberSF’s Free Arcade: 50+ Games All September
By - posted 9/5/2019
Fun & Games

Join us for Free Play September! Thats right, for the entire month of September we are showing our appreciation to everyone who loves to play arcade games by letting you play all of our games for free, all you have to do is walk in the door, and bring your more...

SF's Autumn Moon FestivalSF’s Autumn Moon Festival
By - posted 9/5/2019
Fairs & Festivals

Celebrated in Asia for more than 1,000 years, the 29th Annual Autumn Moon Festival will be held in Chinatown over two days of nonstop entertainment, food, shopping, dragon parades, cultural events, children’s activities & more, along historic Grant Avenue. 2019 Autumn Moon Festival September 7-8, 2019 | 11 am to 6 pm Chinatown, more...

SF Zoo’s Brand New Free Thursdays
By - posted 9/3/2019
Freebies

In celebration of its 90th anniversary this year, San Francisco Zoo & Gardens is opening its doors Thursdays in September to Bay Area communities with extended hours, special activities and free admission. The event is SF Zoo’s way of being a “good neighbor” and thanking its constituents who come from throughout more...

Free Uber NightFree Uber Night
By - posted 9/2/2019
Holidays

Get a free one-way cab/uber/lyft ride (up to $20) in the Bay Area on Labor Day from GJEL Accident Attorneys. GJEL is doing their part to help keep the roads safe this labor day with our cab ride reimbursement program. Rides are valid from 10 pm to 5 am. Simply pre-register more...

30+ Things to Do Over Labor Day Weekend 201930+ Things to Do Over Labor Day Weekend 2019
By - posted 9/1/2019
Get Out: Events

A bucket load of awesome things to do over your long weekend including art fairs, walking tours, free museums and more.