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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Thursday, October 1, 2020 | ||
 Although all the cable cars in service got replaced by buses on March 17th and won’t return “until further notice,” SF’s cable cars are making a comeback of sorts. According to the more... | ||
| 11:00 am | SF’s “Conservatory of Flowers” Reopens on Oct. 1 | $7*
*San Francisco adult resident tickets with ID start at $7. Non resident adult tickets are $10-12. Monday CLOSED Tuesday-Sunday 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Last entry at 6 p.m.
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| 6:00 pm | Free Online Community Yoga – All Levels | FREE*
*FREE
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| 7:30 pm | Webinar: California’s Climate Refugia, Mapping the Stable Places | FREE |
Friday, October 2, 2020 | ||
 Dolores Park needs your help! People are leaving litter all over the place. But, we have an idea to combat trash, support local businesses, and reward you all in one. From more... | ||
| 4:00 pm | Palette Gallery Presents Flavors of Photography | FREE |
| 7:00 pm | SF’s “Celebrating Ruth Bader Ginsburg” Rally in The Castro | FREE |
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Saturday, October 3, 2020 | ||
 COVID-19 Update – Free Saturdays are back as of September 26, 2020. Timed tickets will be required. Reserve in advance online, or limited number of tickets may be available the membership desk the day of. Review updated more... | ||
| 10:00 am | West Coast Craft Market 2020: 50 Vendors Outdoors at Fort Mason | FREE |
| 10:00 am | Asian Art Museum Re-opens Today (Free Admission Oct. 3-12) | FREE*
*Free general admission Oct. 3-12. Timed tickets required. Please note special exhibitions may require surcharge
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| 10:00 am | 20th Ave Pop-Up Shopping Event in SF | FREE |
| 10:00 am | “Play Streets” Tenderloin Art Fest & Drum Circle | FREE |
| 11:00 am | SJA Ghosts by Christopher M. Tandy at Glass Rice (Solo Exhibition) | FREE |
| 11:00 am | SF Chinatown “Walkway Weekends” Saturdays & Sundays (Thru Dec. 27) | FREE |
| 1:00 pm | 2020 “Bikes to Books” Literary Adventure Ride | SoMa to North Beach | FREE*
*Registration required. Bring bikes with gears, snacks, and enthusiasm.
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| 2:00 pm | Trump/Pence Out Now: The Struggle for the Future Rally | FREE |
| 2:30 pm | Mission Youth Arts Festival 2020: Pop-Up Dance at 24th/Mission | FREE |
| 3:00 pm | “All Jokes” at All Good Pizza in Outdoor Courtyard | FREE*
*One item minimum
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| 5:00 pm | SOLD OUT / 5p Show: “HellaSecret” Comedy Show & Tiki Bar Night | San Francisco | $15*
*Get $5 off Tickets - Early Bird tickets $15 adv w/ code FUNCHEAP (otherwise $20). General Admission tickets $20 adv with code FUNCHEAP (otherwise $25) - limited to 40 tickets due to maintain social-distance. There is a two item minimum
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| 7:00 pm | SOLD OUT / 7p Show: “HellaSecret” Comedy Show & Tiki Bar Night (San Francisco) | $15*
*Get $5 off Tickets - Early Bird tickets $15 adv w/ code FUNCHEAP (otherwise $20). General Admission tickets $20 adv with code FUNCHEAP (otherwise $25) - limited to 40 tickets due to maintain social-distance. There is a two drink minimum
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| 9:00 pm | SOLD OUT / 9p Show: “HellaSecret” Comedy Show & Tiki Bar Night (San Francisco) | $15*
*Get $5 off Tickets - Early Bird $15 adv w/ code FUNCHEAP (otherwise $20) - limited to 40 tickets due to maintain social-distance. There is a two item minimum
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Sunday, October 4, 2020 | ||
 Come eat, drink, shop, play, connect and be local at the Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile, a festive open-air, year-round weekly market featuring local farmers, ranchers, food artisans, merchants, makers, more... | ||
| 10:00 am | SFMOMA is Back: Free Community Days (Oct. 4-18) | FREE*
*RSVP for timed tickets required. Tickets available beginning September 25th.
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| 10:00 am | Fall Native Plant Gardening Webaganza | FREE |
| 11:00 am | Presentation: Your Vote Matter | FREE |
| 11:00 am | “Undiscovered” Filipino 3-Block Pop-Up Sundays is Back on Oct. 4th | FREE |
Tuesday, October 6, 2020 | ||
 COVID-19 Update – Free First Tuesdays are back as of October 6, 2020. Timed tickets will be required. Reserve in advance online, or limited number of tickets may be available the more... | ||
| 11:00 am | SF’s Conservatory of Flowers’ Monthly Free Day is Back | FREE*
*Please note as of 9/28/20 it is not clear if there is any way to reserve tickets in advance for free day, or if you just show up. Please find the latest details at conservatoryofflowers.org/reopening
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Wednesday, October 7, 2020 | ||
 The Japanese Tea Garden in Golden Gate Park officially re-opened its doors to the public Wednesday, July 22 with modifications to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the San Francisco Recreation and more... | ||
| All Day | Indoor Movie Theaters Can Reopen in SF on Oct. 7 | FREE*
*Paid tickets required
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| 2:00 pm | “The David Ireland House” Re-opens for Artist-Led Tours | FREE*
*Free Artist Guide-led tours are available by reservation for a maximum of two people from the same appointment booking Wednesdays-Saturdays at 2 pm and 4 pm. The hour-long tours are limited to just 1-2 guests total to ensure proper social distancing can be maintained throughout The House. Masks and reservations are required for entry.
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| 7:00 pm | Draconids Meteor Shower | 2020 | FREE |
| 8:00 pm | The Premise “Virtual Comedy Show” | FREE |
Thursday, October 8, 2020 | ||
 The Asian Art Museum is welcoming you back to the museum on Oct 1–2 for members and Oct 3 for the general public. Admission will be free to all from October more... | ||
Friday, October 9, 2020 | ||
 It’s a pop-up drive-in theater! This year Bernal Heights Outdoor Cinema has become the South Slope Cinema, screening films at the Alemany Farmers’ Market Plaza. One ticket per car will get more... | ||
Saturday, October 10, 2020 | ||
| COVID-19 Update – Free Saturdays are back as of September 26, 2020. Timed tickets will be required. Reserve in advance online, or limited number of tickets may be available the membership desk the day of. Review updated more... | ||
| 10:00 am | “Play Streets” Tenderloin Art Fest & Drum Circle | FREE |
| 11:00 am | SF Chinatown “Walkway Weekends” Saturdays & Sundays (Thru Dec. 27) | FREE |
| 5:00 pm | 5p Show: “HellaSecret” Comedy Show & Tiki Bar Night (San Francisco) | $15*
*Get $5 off Tickets - Early Bird tickets $15 adv w/ code FUNCHEAP (otherwise $20). General Admission tickets $20 adv with code FUNCHEAP (otherwise $25) - limited to 40 tickets due to maintain social-distance. There is a two drink minimum
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| 7:00 pm | 7pm Show: “HellaSecret” Comedy Show & Tiki Bar Night – San Francisco | $15*
*Get $5 off Tickets - Early Bird $15 adv w/ code FUNCHEAP (otherwise $20) - limited to 40 tickets due to maintain social-distance. There is a two item minimum
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| 9:00 pm | “HellaSecret” Comedy Show & Tiki Bar Night | San Francisco | $15*
*Get $5 off Tickets - Early Bird tickets $15 adv w/ code FUNCHEAP (otherwise $20). General Admission tickets $20 adv with code FUNCHEAP (otherwise $25) - limited to 40 tickets due to maintain social-distance. There is a two drink minimum
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Sunday, October 11, 2020 | ||
| Come eat, drink, shop, play, connect and be local at the Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile, a festive open-air, year-round weekly market featuring local farmers, ranchers, food artisans, merchants, makers, more... | ||
| 11:00 am | “Undiscovered” Filipino 3-Block Pop-Up Sundays | FREE |
Monday, October 12, 2020 | ||
| The Asian Art Museum is welcoming you back to the museum on Oct 1–2 for members and Oct 3 for the general public. Admission will be free to all from October more... | ||
Wednesday, October 14, 2020 | ||
| The Japanese Tea Garden in Golden Gate Park officially re-opened its doors to the public Wednesday, July 22 with modifications to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the San Francisco Recreation and more... | ||
| All Day | Tickets On Sale Today: California Academy of Sciences Reopens Oct. 23 | $27.99*
*Please note that ticket prices have not been released yet (as of Sept. 30). So ticket prices might vary for the reopening in October 2020
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| All Day | New Labor Movements: Short Films, Arts & Photographic Exhibit | FREE*
*Timed-entry reservation is strongly encouraged.
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| All Day | McEvoy Foundation for the Arts & Films “Lessons of the Hour by Isaac Julien” | FREE*
*Free with timed-entry reservation.
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| 8:00 pm | The Premise “Virtual Comedy Show” | FREE |
Thursday, October 15, 2020 | ||
 The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) today announced it will reopen to the public on Sunday, October 4 with two weeks of Free Community Days and free parking through more... | ||
Saturday, October 17, 2020 | ||
| COVID-19 Update – Free Saturdays are back as of September 26, 2020. Timed tickets will be required. Reserve in advance online, or limited number of tickets may be available the membership desk the day of. Review updated more... | ||
| 10:00 am | “Play Streets” Tenderloin Art Fest & Drum Circle | FREE |
| All Day | San Francisco Trolley Dances | 2020 | FREE*
*Free to watch; if you take Muni, fare is required. RSVP Required
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| 11:00 am | SF Chinatown “Walkway Weekends” Saturdays & Sundays (Thru Dec. 27) | FREE |
| 7:00 pm | 7p Show: “HellaSecret” Comedy Show & Tiki Bar Night (San Francisco) | $15*
*Get $5 off Tickets - Early Bird tickets $15 adv w/ code FUNCHEAP (otherwise $20). General Admission tickets $20 adv with code FUNCHEAP (otherwise $25) - limited to 40 tickets due to maintain social-distance. There is a two drink minimum
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| 8:00 pm | SF Pier 70’s Dinner & a Drive-In Opening Night | Blade Runner: The Final Cut | $65*
*$65 per vehicle includes 2 meal packages
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| 9:00 pm | 9p Show: “HellaSecret” Comedy Show & Tiki Bar Night (San Francisco) | $15*
*Get $5 off Tickets - Early Bird tickets $15 adv w/ code FUNCHEAP (otherwise $20). General Admission tickets $20 adv with code FUNCHEAP (otherwise $25) - limited to 40 tickets due to maintain social-distance. There is a two item minimum
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Sunday, October 18, 2020 | ||
| Come eat, drink, shop, play, connect and be local at the Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile, a festive open-air, year-round weekly market featuring local farmers, ranchers, food artisans, merchants, makers, more... | ||
| 10:00 am | SFMOMA’s Final “Free Community Day” for Re-Opening (Oct. 18) | FREE*
*RSVP for timed tickets required. Tickets available beginning September 25th.
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| All Day | 2020 San Francisco Trolley Dances | SF | FREE*
*Free to watch; if you take Muni, fare is required
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Tuesday, October 20, 2020 | ||
 On a dark, moonless night, the Orionids exhibit a maximum of about 10 to 20 meteors per hour. More meteors tend to fly after midnight, and the Orionids are typically at more... | ||
Wednesday, October 21, 2020 | ||
| The Japanese Tea Garden in Golden Gate Park officially re-opened its doors to the public Wednesday, July 22 with modifications to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the San Francisco Recreation and more... | ||
| 8:00 pm | The Premise “Virtual Comedy Show” | FREE |
Friday, October 23, 2020 | ||
 After a 214-day temporary closure, the California Academy of Sciences in Golden Gate Park will reopen to members and donors on October 13 and the general public on October 23. Member and more... | ||
| 9:00 pm | SF Art Institute’s Outdoor Video Night on Iconic Tower (Final Night) | FREE |
Saturday, October 24, 2020 | ||
 Enjoy a safe and open space to play, stretch the legs, and have some fun at Play Streets this Saturday! “Play Streets” Tenderloin Art Fest & Drum Circle Every Saturday, from 10-4 pm 200 more... | ||
| 10:00 am | The “Hello Kitty Truck” is Back in the Bay Area (Oct. 3 – Nov. 7) | FREE*
*Please note that Hello Kitty Cafe Truck accepts only credit/debit card payments –no cash
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| 11:00 am | SF Chinatown “Walkway Weekends” Saturdays & Sundays (Thru Dec. 27) | FREE |
| 7:00 pm | 7p Show: “HellaSecret” Comedy Show & Tiki Bar Night (San Francisco) | $15*
*Get $5 off Tickets - Early Bird $15 adv w/ code FUNCHEAP (otherwise $20) - limited to 40 tickets due to maintain social-distance. There is a drink item minimum
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| 8:00 pm | SF Pier 70’s Dinner & a Drive-In: “Blindspotting” | $65*
*$65 per vehicle includes 2 meal packages
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Sunday, October 25, 2020 | ||
 The expansive lawns of Yerba Buena Gardens, located in the cultural heart of downtown San Francisco, will showcase colorful social distancing spheres by local artists beginning Friday, September 25, 2020 with more... | ||
| 4:00 pm | Sunday Concerts via Zoom feat. The Simpson Sisters, Viola Duo, Alexandra & Christina | FREE |
Wednesday, October 28, 2020 | ||
| The Japanese Tea Garden in Golden Gate Park officially re-opened its doors to the public Wednesday, July 22 with modifications to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the San Francisco Recreation and more... | ||
| 8:00 pm | The Premise “Virtual Comedy Show” | FREE |
Saturday, October 31, 2020 | ||
| Enjoy a safe and open space to play, stretch the legs, and have some fun at Play Streets this Saturday! “Play Streets” Tenderloin Art Fest & Drum Circle Every Saturday, from 10-4 pm 200 more... | ||
| 11:00 am | SF Chinatown “Walkway Weekends” Saturdays & Sundays (Thru Dec. 27) | FREE |
| 7:00 pm | Rare Halloween Blue Moon | 2020 | FREE |
| 8:00 pm | SF Pier 70’s Halloween Drive-In: “Invasion of the Body Snatchers” | $65*
*$65 per vehicle includes 2 meal packages
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Tuesday, November 3, 2020 | ||
| COVID-19 Update – Free First Tuesdays are back as of October 6, 2020. Timed tickets will be required. Reserve in advance online, or limited number of tickets may be available the more... | ||
| 10:00 am | Conservatory of Flowers: Free Admission Day (Golden Gate Park) | FREE |
Wednesday, November 4, 2020 | ||
| The Japanese Tea Garden in Golden Gate Park officially re-opened its doors to the public Wednesday, July 22 with modifications to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the San Francisco Recreation and more... | ||
| 8:00 pm | The Premise “Virtual Comedy Show” | FREE |
| 10:00 pm | South Taurids Meteor Shower | 2020 | FREE |
Saturday, November 7, 2020 | ||
| Enjoy a safe and open space to play, stretch the legs, and have some fun at Play Streets this Saturday! “Play Streets” Tenderloin Art Fest & Drum Circle Every Saturday, from 10-4 pm 200 more... | ||
Wednesday, November 11, 2020 | ||
 Sometimes you’ve just got to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city to enjoy the serenity of a national park. In normal times, on certain “fee-free” days throughout the more... | ||
| 10:00 pm | North Taurids Meteor Shower | 2020 | FREE |
Friday, November 13, 2020 | ||
| The expansive lawns of Yerba Buena Gardens, located in the cultural heart of downtown San Francisco, will showcase colorful social distancing spheres by local artists beginning Friday, September 25, 2020 with more... | ||
Saturday, November 14, 2020 | ||
| Enjoy a safe and open space to play, stretch the legs, and have some fun at Play Streets this Saturday! “Play Streets” Tenderloin Art Fest & Drum Circle Every Saturday, from 10-4 pm 200 more... | ||
| 11:00 am | Urban Forums “Walk and Talk”: McLaren Park and Philosophers’ Way | FREE*
*Free but RSVP is required.
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Monday, November 16, 2020 | ||
 November’s wonderful Leonid meteor shower happens every year around mid week of November, as the world crosses the orbital path of Comet Tempel-Tuttle. In 2020, the peak of the shower is more... | ||
Sunday, November 29, 2020 | ||
 A penumbral lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes through the Earth’s partial shadow, or penumbra. During this type of eclipse the Moon will darken slightly but not completely. The Penumbral Lunar more... | ||
Sunday, December 13, 2020 | ||
 The Geminid meteor shower – always a highlight of the meteor year – will peak from mid-evening December 13 until dawn December 14, with absolutely no moonlight to ruin the show. On more... | ||
Monday, December 21, 2020 | ||
 The annual Ursid meteor shower always peaks near the time of the December winter solstice. The low-key Ursid meteor shower is active each year around December 17 to 26. It typically peaks more... | ||
