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Friday, September 25, 2026

Japanese Tea Garden's Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)
Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)
Friday, September 25 – 9:00 am - Ends at 10:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free from 9-10am on Monday, Wednesday and Friday; otherwise non-resident admission is $12 - $16 depending on the season. San Francisco residents are always free with valid ID

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 more...

10:00 amMaker Faire Bay Area 2026 (Sept. 25-27)   $45*
*Tickets start at $45 | Get 25% Off Tickets with code BAS
11:00 am“Pay-What-You-Can” Taco Day at SF’s Tato (Every Friday)   FREE*
*Every Friday pay anywhere from $0 up to $10. When a customer pays the full price of $10, TATO will give a free meal to someone in need in The City. Please note promotion might end at any time
11:00 amDread Scott: The Body Politic (YBCA)   FREE*
*$10 regular admission, discounts for seniors and students
4:00 pmSF’s “Visitacion Valley” Night Market + Block Party (2026)   FREE
4:00 pmSF’s Punk Vinyl Pop-Up: Fat Wreck Chords 35th Anniversary Celebration (SF)   FREE
5:00 pm$1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)   FREE*
*Free admission with RSVP on Eventbrite
5:00 pmWalnut Creek Oktoberfest: Free Festival, 21+ Chillgarten + Kids Zone (Sept. 25-26)   FREE*
*This event is FREE ADMISSION. RSVP appreciated. Drink tickets, glasses, and kids zone passes are available for purchase on-site. Please note, the ticket booths are CASHLESS.
5:00 pm“Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid” Block Party + DJs (Oakland)   FREE*
*Most outdoor activities and entertainment is free and open to the public from 5-9pm. Regular Museum applies to enter the galleries
5:00 pm“Union Square Dances” Free Outdoor Friday Night Dance Party (SF)   FREE
5:00 pmSunset Night Market: The Mid-Autumn Moon Festival   FREE*
*Free
5:30 pmMost Best Open Mic   FREE*
*RSVP | Donations Accepted
6:00 pmSan Francisco Critical Mass (Last Friday of the Month)   FREE
6:00 pm“Sundown Cinema” SF’s Outdoor Movie Night in the Park 2026   FREE
7:00 pmYerba Buena Illuminated: Free 95-Ft Art Projection on Market Street   FREE
7:00 pmBookshop Comedy   FREE*
*https://www.simpletix.com/e/book-shop-comedy-tickets-265295
7:00 pmDirections In Stereo   FREE*
*n/a
7:15 pmFree ‘Project Hail Mary’ Outdoor Movie Night (Proxy SF)   FREE
8:00 pmSolidarity Cinema: Short Films by Sudanese Filmmakers (SF)   FREE*
*Donations Encouraged

Saturday, September 26, 2026

"Crazy Funny Asians" Free Comedy Showcase (SF)
“Crazy Funny Asians” Free Comedy Showcase (SF)
Saturday, September 26 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated. Otherwise, $25 door tickets also available
 | The Function

Inspired by the blockbuster movie, see some of the Bay Area’s top comedians at San Francisco’s Crazy Funny Asians comedy showcase, presented by Funcheap and HellaFunny. Let’s celebrate the Bay’s Asian-American culture more...

7:00 pmFREE: Oakland Comedy Saturday Night @ Secret Speakeasy (7p + 9p Shows)   FREE*
*Limited free tickets with code FUNCHEAP (donations appreciated). Otherwise use code FUNCHEAP5 for $5 off early bird and general admission tickets
7:00 pm“Golden Gate Comedy Night” SF’s Most Intimate Comedy Club   FREE*
*Free with RSVP. 21+
8:00 pm$5 Off Tix: San Francisco Playhouse’s “Peter Pan Goes Wrong” (Sept. 26-Nov. 28)   $55*
*Tickets start at $55; $5 off with code FUNCHEAP
8:00 pm“Puff Puff Laugh” SF’s Cannabis Lounge Comedy Show (Moe Greens)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP (21+ with Valid ID) - One item minimum purchase per person required, but pre-rolls start at just $7
8:00 pm$5 Off: “The Confessional” SF’s Wild “Sins & Secrets” Improv Comedy Show   $11.94*
*$5 off with secret code FUNCHEAP (normally $17.12) No added ticketing fees. No Drink Minimum
9:00 pm$5 Off: “Your Fucked Up Relationship” Live in SF (Every Friday & Saturday)   $16.37*
*$5 off with secret code FUNCHEAP (normally $21.49) No added ticketing fees. No Drink Minimum
9:00 pmFree Tix: HellaSecret “Desi Comedy Night” Live in SF (7p + 9p)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP for first 100 people. $25 at door without RSVP
9:00 pmSF Neo-Futurists “The Infinite Wrench” (30 Plays in 60 Minutes, every Fri & Sat)   $18.60*
*$13 + roll of a die at the door, OR $16 online. Group discounts—bring friends!
8:30 amSF’s “Get Up, Get Out” Black Men’s Health Symposium (Bayview)   FREE
9:30 amFree de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)   FREE*
*Free general admission to Bay Area residents. Valid ID or proof of residency required. This offer applies only to the permanent collection galleries. Advanced timed tickets required.
9:30 amFree “Legion of Honor” Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)   FREE*
*Free general admission to Bay Area residents. Valid ID or proof of residency required. This offer applies only to the permanent collection galleries. Timed advanced tickets required
10:00 amFree Cemetery Walking Tour: “Oral Traditions” Readings and Tastings (Oakland)   FREE
10:00 am“Corgi Con” Bay Area 2026 at Alameda County Fairgrounds   $13*
*$13.44+ | Kids 6 & under FREE | Parking $15
10:00 amFree Bay Area ADU & Tiny Home Expo Fall 2026 (Oakland)   FREE*
*Free Free Admission and Free Parking
10:00 amSausalito Art & Harbor Days   FREE
10:00 amMaker Faire Bay Area 2026 (Sept. 25-27)   $45*
*Tickets start at $45 | Get 25% Off Tickets with code BAS
10:00 amTrinity Alley $5 Book Fair (SF)   FREE
10:00 amSF World Naked Bike Ride Autumn Equinox/FolsomSF (Fall 2026)   FREE*
*A set of Wheels & A Big Smile are the ONLY VIP Ticket You need!
10:30 amBagels and Bricks: Creative Hangout for Makers (SoMa)   FREE*
*RSVP Required
11:00 am8th Annual Bay Area Korean “Chuseok” Festival (The Presidio)   FREE
11:00 amRodeo Music and Art Market   FREE*
*Free All Day; No RSVP needed
11:00 am4th Annual “Circus on The Square” + Free Popcorn (SF)   FREE*
*Free for all
11:00 am$1 Art Vending Machine Pop-Up w/ 10+ Machines in SF (Sept. 26-27)   FREE
11:00 amFree Art Vending Machine Weekend: 10+ Machines + Local Artists (SF)   FREE*
*Free admission - Only $1 per sticker or mini print
11:00 amThe Mrs. Roper Castro Bar Crawl (SF)   FREE*
*Free
11:00 am2026 Bay Area “Chuseok” Korean Harvest Festival (The Presidio)   FREE*
*Free, but donations are welcome
11:00 am5th Annual Art & Lit Fest (Serramonte Center)   FREE
11:00 amSeptember Arts & Culture Fest w/ Live Mural Painting (Downtown San Mateo)   FREE
11:00 amDistrict 11 OMI Family Summit   FREE*
*Free food and childcare.
11:00 amOff the Grid 2026 Treasure Island w/ Free Kites + Free Ferry Rides (Fall 2026)   FREE
12:00 pmGolden Gate Park “The Whale’s Tail” Beer/Wine Garden + Live Music (Summer 2026)   FREE*
*Free admission and entertainment for all ages. Dogs and bikes welcome. Food and beverages available for purchase.
12:00 pmWalnut Creek Oktoberfest: Free Festival, 21+ Chillgarten + Kids Zone (Sept. 25-26)   FREE*
*This event is FREE ADMISSION. RSVP appreciated. Drink tickets, glasses, and kids zone passes are available for purchase on-site. Please note, the ticket booths are CASHLESS.
12:00 pmFree Ocean Beach Chalk Art Festival “Chalk2Heal” (SF’s Sunset Dunes Park)   FREE*
*Free admission with all activities included, chalk art making, giant bubble making, face painting, live music. Donations optional at the event and there is a fundraising option for chalk makers to get a designated square which includes entry into a chalk competition.
12:00 pm“Viva” 2026 Latinix Art & Music Festival Kickoff Party (SF Main Library)   FREE
1:00 pmBurton Fest: Inspired by the Mind of Tim Burton (Easy Bay)   FREE
1:00 pmFree “Viva Fall Fest”: Hispanic Heritage Market on Fourth Street (Berkeley)   FREE*
*Completely free to attend, no ticket or RSVP required. Just walk up. Food and goods from vendors are individually priced.
1:00 pmSamTrans 50th Community Celebration (Millbrae)   FREE
2:00 pmFree Shakespeare in the Park 2026 at SF’s Sue Bierman Park (Sept. 26-27)   FREE
5:00 pmUnion Square’s Cinema Under the Stars: “The Conversation”   FREE
5:00 pm10th Annual Beyond the A Word: Reproductive Life Stories   $25
7:00 pmFree Outdoor Movie Night in Duboce Park “How to Train Your Dragon” (Fall 2026)   FREE


Sunday, September 27, 2026

SF’s Iconic Punchline Comedy Club: Secret Guest List (Your Next Comic: A New Faces Showcase)
SF’s Iconic Punchline Comedy Club: Secret Guest List (Your Next Comic: A New Faces Showcase)
Sunday, September 27 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Must arrive 30 minutes in advance for guaranteed entry. All shows are 18 & over with valid photo ID. Like most comedy clubs, there is a two drink minimum.
 | Punch Line Comedy Club

Get ready for an awesome night of comedy at SF’s iconic Punchline Comedy Club. And you can get on our secret guest list. Secret Guest List: Punchline Free Comedy Nights Punchline Comedy Club, more...

6:00 pm“HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP
7:00 pmFree Sunday Comedy Night in Downtown SF   FREE*
*Exclusive free tickets with Eventbrite RSVP. Otherwise $20-25 at door. Please note like most comedy clubs, there is a two drink minimum per person
7:00 pmCobb’s Free 2026 Comedy Nights (Really Funny Comedians w/ Felicia Folkes)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Must arrive 30 minutes early for guaranteed entry. All shows are 18 & over with valid photo ID. Like most comedy clubs, there is a two drink minimum.
8:00 amBay Area Youth Climate Summit   FREE*
*Completely Free For All
10:00 amSF’s 1st Golden Gate Park Nature Festival (2026)   FREE
10:00 amBodhi Mid-Autumn Festival Community Fair (SF County Fair Building)   FREE*
*RSVP required
10:00 amBodhi Mid-Autumn Festival w/ Lanterns (Golden Gate Park)   FREE
10:00 amGame Market West 2026: Shop + Play 35+ New Indie Games Free (San Jose)   FREE*
*RSVP recommended, not required
10:00 amCole Valley Fair   FREE*
*Free
10:00 amMaker Faire Bay Area 2026 (Sept. 25-27)   $45*
*Tickets start at $45 | Get 25% Off Tickets with code BAS
10:00 amGolden Gate Park Nature Festival (SF)   FREE*
*No tickets needed. Free to the public.
10:00 am“Manny’s Neighborhood Trash Cleanup” w/ $1 Beer & Free Yoga Classes, Free Fries (SF)   FREE*
*Sign up on this TogetherSF Mobilize page: https://www.mobilize.us/togethersf/event/444979/
11:00 am“Lindy in the Park” Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)   FREE*
*Weather permitting (rain cancels)
11:00 amSF’s “German Day” Festival in Golden Gate Park (2026)   FREE*
*Free all day
11:00 am9th Annual Bay Area Queer Zine Fest: Oakland (2026)   FREE
11:00 amSF’s Free “German Day” Festival 2026 (Golden Gate Park)   FREE
11:00 am$1 Art Vending Machine Pop-Up w/ 10+ Machines in SF (Sept. 26-27)   FREE
11:00 amBay Area Queer Zine Fest (Oakland)   FREE*
*Masks required
12:00 pmGolden Gate Park “The Whale’s Tail” Beer/Wine Garden + Live Music (Summer 2026)   FREE*
*Free admission and entertainment for all ages. Dogs and bikes welcome. Food and beverages available for purchase.
12:00 pmSF’s “Sundays at the Beach” Free Yoga Day (Great Highway)   FREE
12:00 pmBay Area African Restaurant Week Festival 2026 (Oakland)   FREE*
*Food for purchase
12:00 pmWarfield Commons Housewarming & Grand Opening   FREE*
*RSVP
12:00 pmSCBC’s 5th Annual Oyster Festival (Sausalito)   FREE*
*free to attend; food/drinks sold a la carte
12:00 pm“Free Oakland Up” Market: Shop for Free Treasures (Every Friday-Sunday)   FREE*
*All outdoor items are free; one free indoor item per person per day, additional items for donation. Some plants and select treasures for sale.
1:00 pmRandall Museum 75th Anniversary: Free Science/Nature/Art Festival (SF)   FREE
1:00 pmOrange Shirt Sunday: Free “Sugarcane” Film + Discussion (SF)   FREE*
*Free for all
1:00 pmUrban Wildlife 101: Living w/ Coyotes, Mountain Lions (SF Main Library)   FREE
1:00 pmGolden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party (SF)   FREE
1:00 pmGolden Gate Park Band’s Symphony in the Park 2026 Finale: German Day   FREE*
*Free, but donations are welcome.
2:00 pmFree Shakespeare in the Park 2026 at SF’s Sue Bierman Park (Sept. 26-27)   FREE

Monday, September 28, 2026

Free SF Comedy Show "Hayes Valley Comedy Night" at The Function (Every Monday)
Free SF Comedy Show “Hayes Valley Comedy Night” at The Function (Every Monday)
Monday, September 28 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Exclusive free tickets with Eventbrite RSVP. Otherwise $20-25 at door. Please note like most comedy clubs, there is a two drink minimum per person
 | The Function

Welcome to the heart of laughter right on the edge of SF’s vibrant Hayes Valley district! Step into a world of hilarity and at the newest addition to the city’s comedy scene – a more...

7:00 pmOakland’s Free “Town Biz” Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Food/drink for purchase
9:00 amJapanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)   FREE*
*Free from 9-10am on Monday, Wednesday and Friday; otherwise non-resident admission is $12 - $16 depending on the season. San Francisco residents are always free with valid ID
6:00 pmSF Arcade Bar “Emporium” 8 Free Game Tokens for “Industry Night” (Every Monday)   FREE*
*8 free game tokens if you are part of the "industry"
7:00 pm“Motown On Mondays” DJ Night (Madrone Art Bar)   FREE*
*Free before 8pm; $5 after
7:00 pmYerba Buena Illuminated: Free 95-Ft Art Projection on Market Street   FREE
8:00 pmMirthquake: Monday Live Comedy in the Richmond w/ $5 Drinks (SF)   FREE*
*free tickets, RSVP to ensure a spot, 21+