San Francisco Calendar

San Francisco is super spendy to live in, but there’s always a ton of fun, free & cheap things to do… if you know where to look. Here’s our calendar of upcoming fun, yet affordable, events.

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Sunday, December 14, 2025

Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile
Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile
Sunday, December 14 – 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 more...

2:00 pm$5 Off Tix: Timeless Musical “Into the Woods” Live in SF (Nov. 20-Jan. 17)   $47*
*Normally $52. $5 off Tickets w/ secret code FUNCHEAP; fees included
2:00 pmSF Symphony’s “Peter And The Wolf” Live in Concert   $24.50*
*Kids' tickets are half off
5:30 pm“Let’s Glow SF” 2025: SF’s Huge Holiday Projection Arts Festival (Final Day)   FREE
7:00 pmBreakout Comedy Star “Jessica Michelle Singleton” Live in SF (Cobb’s)   $32.05*
*Starts at $32.05 General Admission – 18+ 2 drink min valid ID
7:00 pmSecret Guest List: Cobb’s Free Comedy Nights (Jessica Michelle Singleton)   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.
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/
10:00 amUnion Square’s Festive “Winter Walk” 2025 (Dec. 13-24)   FREE
11:00 am6th Annual Bernal Heights “Holidays on the Hill” Art + Gift Faire (2025)   FREE
11:00 am“Lindy in the Park” Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)   FREE*
*Weather permitting (rain cancels)
12:00 pmLatinas Forever: A Christmas Karol Brunch (Spark Social SF)   $15*
*DM @sparksocialsf "I'm with SF FunCheap" to receive $15 tickets if they sell out!
12:00 pmHolly Daze: The Box Shop’s December Open House + Makers Market   FREE
1:00 pmGolden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party (SF)   FREE
1:30 pmHoliday Bakes Cookie Decorating Class   $135.23*
*Limited spots available, be sure to book now! Tickets are non-refundable.
2:00 pmUnion Square’s 2025 Chanukah Festival: Bill Graham Menorah Day   FREE
2:00 pmAnime & Manga Club: An Afternoon Full Of Fun | SF   FREE
5:00 pm34th Annual Mission Dolores Basilica Choir Candlelight Christmas Concert (SF)   $23*
*General Admission (all inclusive)
5:30 pmSF City Hall’s Brand New Animated Light Show (Thru Dec. 30)   FREE
6:00 pmThe 1st Annual Rhino Xmas Gay-la (The Castro)   $22*
*Use code FUNCHEAP22 for $22 tickets (regular price $59).
8:00 pmThe Dillinger Escape Plan (Regency Ballroom)   $60.40
8:15 pmRagamenco   $25

Monday, December 15, 2025

Union Square's Festive "Winter Walk" 2025 (Dec. 13-24)
Union Square’s Festive “Winter Walk” 2025 (Dec. 13-24)
Monday, December 15 – 10:00 am - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Lower Stockton Street

Winter Walk Presented by JPMorganChase, San Francisco’s signature holiday event, returns to Union Square December 13-24, 2025 for a 12-day celebration that transforms two blocks of Stockton Street into a festive more...

12:00 pmMini Mornings: Exclusive Hours for Kids 2-6 at “House of Air” Trampoline Park (SF)   $24*
*Parents jump for free! Price is per hour, must wear House of Air grip socks. Reservations are recommended.
4:45 pmUnion Square’s 2025 Chanukah Festival: 25-Foot-Tall Menorah (2nd Night)   FREE
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"
6:30 pmHoliday Music Match Up Quiz Night   FREE*
*RSVP encouraged. Drinks & food available for purchase. 21+ only.
7:00 pmMonday Night Marsh: Storytelling + Q&A (The Marsh)   $10*
*Sliding scale with $10 base price in-person, free online livestreaming
7:00 pm“Motown On Mondays” DJ Night (Madrone Art Bar)   FREE*
*Free before 8pm; $5 after
8:00 pmMirthquake: Monday Live Comedy in the Richmond w/ $5 Drinks (SF)   FREE*
*free tickets, RSVP to ensure a spot, 21+


Tuesday, December 16, 2025

SF’s Iconic Punchline Comedy Club: Secret Guest List (Joe Klocek)
SF’s Iconic Punchline Comedy Club: Secret Guest List (Joe Klocek)
Tuesday, December 16 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 9:30 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...

10:00 amUnion Square’s Festive “Winter Walk” 2025 (Dec. 13-24)   FREE
4:45 pmUnion Square’s 2025 Chanukah Festival: 25-Foot-Tall Menorah (3rd Night)   FREE
6:00 pm“Thirst Draft” Bash: Write Drunk + Open Mic Night (Madrone Art Bar)   FREE*
*No Cover, 21+
6:30 pm2025 Chanukah Party: Giveaways, DJ & Holiday Food   FREE
7:00 pmFree Jazz Night: Evangelista + Boisen Trio (Make-Out Room)   FREE*
*No Cover/Donations Accepted

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

"Holiday Gaiety" Adult Holiday Show w/ SF Symphony
“Holiday Gaiety” Adult Holiday Show w/ SF Symphony
Wednesday, December 17 – 7:30 pm | Cost: $39*
*Starts at $39 (while supplies last) 
 | Davies Symphony Hall

Tis the season to be merry and gay! Naughty fun is guaranteed in this adult-themed holiday variety show filled with iconic guests like Peaches Christ, comedian Evan Mills, Adore Delano from RuPaul’s more...

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
10:00 amUnion Square’s Festive “Winter Walk” 2025 (Dec. 13-24)   FREE
11:00 am“Biblio Bistro” Farmers’ Market Cooking School | UN Plaza   FREE
11:00 amFree Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)   FREE
11:00 amReindeer Games: People’s Circus Theatre   $23
2:00 pmFree Art Workshop: Sanctuary City Print Shop   FREE*
*Free with RSVP
6:00 pmSF’s “One City One Book” Author Showcase: AI Pioneer Dr. Fei-Fei Li   FREE
6:00 pm“Wiener Wednesday” Free Hot Dog Night at Rye (SF)   FREE*
*Every Wednesday, Free Hot Dogs with every Hornitos Cocktail purchase
6:00 pmNew for 2025 “Unsilent Night” SF’s Boombox Xmas Parade (Pacific Heights)   FREE
7:00 pmBlack Hammer’s Free “Hopped Up” Trivia Night (Every Wednesday)   FREE

Thursday, December 18, 2025

SF’s Holiday "Castro Wine Walk" (2025)
SF’s Holiday “Castro Wine Walk” (2025)
Thursday, December 18 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: $40*
*$40 for one or $70 for 2 (Better Together!)
 | The Academy

Join us for the Castro Wine Walk! Sip seasonal pours, sip and stroll through 11 local businesses, and celebrate fall in the gayborhood. Raise a glass—it’s the holiday season in the Castro! more...

6:00 pmFlight Club: Adult Flight Night for Ages 18+ at “House of Air” Trampoline Park (SF)   $20*
*Pricing is Per Hour, House of Air Grip Socks are required to jump.
10:00 amUnion Square’s Festive “Winter Walk” 2025 (Dec. 13-24)   FREE
4:00 pm2025 Winter Wonderland Hanukkah Celebration at Thrive City   FREE
6:30 pmSF’s Weekly Jeopardy Bar League: Trivia + Prizes (Woodbury)   FREE*
*Free all night
8:00 pm2025 Union Square’s Chanukah Festival: 25-Foot-Tall Menorah: 5th Night   FREE
8:15 pmJane Frank’s First Release in 7 Years: Live Show (SF)   $20
9:00 pmFree Drum & Bass Party: Kinetik + Shadow Spirit (SF)   FREE*
*FREE ALL NIGHT!

Friday, December 19, 2025

Inner Sunset Winter Solstice Community Art Walk (SF)
Inner Sunset Winter Solstice Community Art Walk (SF)
Friday, December 19 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP, and you'll receive updates and a link to the Google map of participating businesses.
 | Inner Sunset

Celebrate Winter Solstice while exploring and supporting local art and business in the Inner Sunset! Stroll through the charming, festive streets of the Inner Sunset, immerse yourself in the community atmosphere, and more...

7:00 pmLaugh GPT: SF’s First AI-Powered Stand-up Comedy Show (2025)   FREE*
*Use secret code HUMAN for comp tickets, otherwise, $10 off with secret code FUNCHEAP
7:00 pmSan Francisco POC Comedy Night (Fridays & Saturdays)   FREE*
*Use secret code FUNCHEAP for comp tickets, otherwise, $10 off with secret code FUNCHEAP
7:00 pmSF’s HellaSecret “Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Showcase (7p + 9p)   FREE*
*Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated. Otherwise, $15 adv / $20 door tickets also available
7:30 pm“Home Alone” Film with Live Orchestra by the SF Symphony   $49.50*
*Ticket starts at $49.50 (while supplies last) | Kids’ Tickets Half Off!
10:00 amUnion Square’s Festive “Winter Walk” 2025 (Dec. 13-24)   FREE
11:00 amHelp Decorate SF’s First Rose Parade Float in Nearly 50 Years (Dec. 19-21)   FREE
12:00 pmSF’s New “Fairmont Holiday Rooftop Faire” w/ Epic City Views (Dec. 19-21)   FREE
2:30 pm2025 Union Square’s Chanukah Festival: 25-Foot-Tall Menorah: 6th Night   FREE
4:00 pm“Off the Grid” Fort Mason: Holiday Night Market w/ 110+ Vendors (December 2025)   FREE*
*Free to attend, but food/drink for purchase
5:00 pm“Bat Show 3.0” Art Holiday Pop-Up Party w/ Punk Rock Karaoke (111 Minna Gallery)   FREE
5:00 pmHoliday Night Market w/ CASE (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 pmWinter Solstice Inner Sunset Art Walk (2025)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP
7:00 pmComedy Showcase at Bazaar Café w/ Danny Dechi   FREE*
*Free
7:00 pmSpecial Taping: Viral Hit ‘The Writing on the Stall’ (SF)   $30
8:30 pmSF’s “Roots Music Machine” w/ Sam Bettens (K’s Choice) at Plough & Stars   $10*
*$10-$15 sliding scale at the door
9:30 pmDaft Punk Night – DNA Lounge   $12*
*Discount early bird tickets

Saturday, December 20, 2025

“Home Alone” Film with Live Orchestra by the SF Symphony
“Home Alone” Film with Live Orchestra by the SF Symphony
Saturday, December 20 – 2:00 pm | Cost: $49.50*
*Ticket starts at $49.50 (while supplies last) | Kids’ Tickets Half Off!
 | Davies Symphony Hall

Experience the beloved holiday hit Home Alone on the big screen like never before, with John Williams’s exuberant score performed live by the San Francisco Symphony. Starring an adorable Macaulay Culkin, this more...

7:00 pmLaugh GPT: SF’s First AI-Powered Stand-up Comedy Show (2025)   FREE*
*Use secret code HUMAN for comp tickets, otherwise, $10 off with secret code FUNCHEAP
7:00 pmSan Francisco POC Comedy Night (Fridays & Saturdays)   FREE*
*Use secret code FUNCHEAP for comp tickets, otherwise, $10 off with secret code FUNCHEAP
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
9:30 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 amUnion Square’s Festive “Winter Walk” 2025 (Dec. 13-24)   FREE
All DayFree PresidiGo Shuttle | Downtown to Presidio   FREE
11:00 amHelp Decorate SF’s First Rose Parade Float in Nearly 50 Years (Dec. 19-21)   FREE
12:00 pmSF’s New “Fairmont Holiday Rooftop Faire” w/ Epic City Views (Dec. 19-21)   FREE
5:00 pmCheck Out 20+ SF Fire Stations Light Up for the Holidays + Block Parties (2025)   FREE*
*Typically the fire departments will light up around sundown with block parties at some of the fire stations typically around 7-10p
8:00 pm2025 Union Square’s Chanukah Festival: 25-Foot-Tall Menorah: 7th Night   FREE
11:59 pmSan Francisco Midnight Mystery Ride (Every Third Saturday)   FREE

Sunday, December 21, 2025

Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile
Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile
Sunday, December 21 – 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 more...

7:30 pm“A Charlie Brown Christmas” Live with the SF Symphony   $50*
*Ticket starts at $50 (while supplies last); Kids’ Tickets Half Off!
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/
10:00 amUnion Square’s Festive “Winter Walk” 2025 (Dec. 13-24)   FREE
11:00 amHelp Decorate SF’s First Rose Parade Float in Nearly 50 Years (Dec. 19-21)   FREE
11:00 am“Lindy in the Park” Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)   FREE*
*Weather permitting (rain cancels)
12:00 pmSF’s New “Fairmont Holiday Rooftop Faire” w/ Epic City Views (Dec. 19-21)   FREE
12:00 pmSolstice Art Market for Palestine (SF)   FREE*
*Suggested Donation $5-20
1:00 pmGolden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party (SF)   FREE
2:00 pmCelebrate Terry Riley’s 90th w/ Free Piano Concert (SF Main Library)   FREE
4:00 pm2025 Union Square’s Chanukah Festival: Grand Finale   FREE
6:30 pmSF’s Menorah Car Parade 2025   FREE
9:59 pm“Ursid” Last Meteor Shower of 2025: Peaks on Winter Solstice   FREE

Monday, December 22, 2025

$5 Off Tix: Timeless Musical "Into the Woods" Live in SF (Nov. 20-Jan. 17)
$5 Off Tix: Timeless Musical “Into the Woods” Live in SF (Nov. 20-Jan. 17)
Monday, December 22 – 7:00 pm | Cost: $47*
*Normally $52. $5 off Tickets w/ secret code FUNCHEAP; fees included
 | San Francisco Playhouse

James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim explore the darker side of happily ever after in the timeless and ever-relevant Into the Woods. Beloved storybook characters collide as this timeless tale weaves together more...

7:30 pm“A Charlie Brown Christmas” Live with the SF Symphony   $50*
*Ticket starts at $50 (while supplies last); Kids’ Tickets Half Off!