San Francisco Events & Things to Do

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, September 20, 2026
Flower Piano 2026: 12 Hidden Pianos in Golden Gate Park (Final Day) Sunday, September 20 – 10:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm \| Cost: FREE* *Free for SF Residents, U.S. military/veterans, Museums for All participants (SNAP/EBT), and members. Flower Piano is included in Botanical Garden General Admission at $18/Adults, $7/Seniors 65+, $7/Youth 5-17, $3/Children 5-11, Free for children 4 and under \| San Francisco Botanical Garden One of the most unique interactive music festivals in the Bay Area is back! Flower Piano returns for its 11th year with 11 days of music, 12 pianos, and 130 performances in more...
10:00 am	35th Annual Fiesta on the Hill (Bernal Heights)	FREE
11:00 am	Savor the Sweetness: Recchiuti Tasting	FREE

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Fri, Sep 25	$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
Fri, Sep 25	$5 Off: “The Ritual” Comedy Show in The Mission (SF)	$12.16* *FUNCHEAP discount code for $5 off
Sunday, September 20, 2026
11:00 am	SF’s Chinatown “Autumn Moon Festival”: Dumpling Contest & White Crane Dragon Parade	FREE
11:00 am	2026 San Francisco Greek Festival (Sept. 18-20)	FREE
11:00 am	47th Annual Haight Ashbury Street Fair 2026	FREE
11:00 am	“Lindy in the Park” Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)	FREE* *Weather permitting (rain cancels)
12:00 pm	Free LGBTQ+ Big Band Jazz Concert in Golden Gate Park (AIDS Memorial Grove)	FREE
12:00 pm	SF’s 2026 “Comedy Day” Festival in the Park w/ 50+ Comics (Golden Gate Park)	FREE
12:00 pm	45th Annual “Comedy Day” Free Festival in Golden Gate Park (SF)	FREE* *No cost to attend
1:00 pm	Golden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party (SF)	FREE
1:00 pm	Golden Gate Park Band’s Symphony in the Park”: Irish Celebration	FREE* *Free, but donations are welcome.
1:25 pm	Free 49ers vs Dolphins Watch Party (SF)	FREE
2:00 pm	Free Shakespeare in the Park 2026 at SF’s Sue Bierman Park (Sept. 19-27)	FREE
3:30 pm	Improv(e) Your Dating Life	$20* *18+
4:00 pm	(Witch) Crafts on the Patio	FREE* *Free, donation based. RSVP to save a table on Instagram @vebyers
4:00 pm	Crafts on the Patio: Birdhouses and Spirithouses	FREE* *Donations accepted
6:00 pm	A Stab in The Dark: A Fully Improvised Murder Mystery	$25
6:00 pm	Yom Kippur Services	FREE* *Sliding scale donation of $70/service requested but not required. Please RSVP.
7:00 pm	Asian Singles & Those Who Love Them – Party for Single Professionals	$30
Monday, September 21, 2026
Final Day of Summer at Japanese Tea Garden w/ Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park) Monday, September 21 – 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 \| Japanese Tea Garden 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...
5:30 pm	Ekin Oklap – First Summer	FREE
6:00 pm	SF’s Progressive Party “Last Days of Summer” Potluck (Patricia’s Green)	FREE
6:00 pm	SF 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	Caitlin Cook: The Hero We (sort of) Need	$25* *I'm happy to give a discount to anyone who's struggling with income right now
7:00 pm	“Motown On Mondays” DJ Night (Madrone Art Bar)	FREE* *Free before 8pm; $5 after
8:00 pm	SF’s Grace Cathedral’s “Rose Window” Laser Light Show (Sept. 21-25)	FREE
8:00 pm	Mirthquake: Monday Live Comedy in the Richmond w/ $5 Drinks (SF)	FREE* *free tickets, RSVP to ensure a spot, 21+

Tuesday, September 22, 2026
San Francisco’s Final Day of Summer 2026 (Sept. 22) Tuesday, September 22 – All Day \| Cost: FREE \| All Over San Francisco Get ready to say goodbye to summer. Tuesday, September 22, 2026, marks the Autumnal Equinox, when summer officially gives way to fall in the Northern Hemisphere. The equinox arrives in San more...
6:00 am	Last Night of Summer: Ocean Beach Bonfire	FREE* *Fire rings are first come, first serve
All Day	Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2026 Full Schedule Released	FREE
6:00 pm	SF Politics 101	FREE
6:00 pm	Free German Film Screening: “Red Stars Upon The Field” + Q&A (SF)	FREE* *Free and open to the public
6:45 pm	Pop Culture Tuesday Trivia Nights at Wine Down	FREE* *Free to attend! Food and beverage purchases encouraged. 21+ only. RSVPs encouraged not required.
7:00 pm	Trivia Night at Rock’s Den	FREE
8:00 pm	SF’s Grace Cathedral’s “Rose Window” Laser Light Show (Sept. 21-25)	FREE
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park) Wednesday, September 23 – 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 \| Japanese Tea Garden 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...
2:00 pm	Free Art Workshop: Still Life Watercolor Painting	FREE
6:00 pm	Bisexual Visibility Day with The Buds at El Rio (SF)	FREE* *Please tell the door person you're there to see The Buds.
6:00 pm	“Wiener Wednesday” Free Hot Dog Night at Rye (SF)	FREE* *Every Wednesday, Free Hot Dogs with every Hornitos Cocktail purchase
7:00 pm	Black Hammer’s Free “Hopped Up” Trivia Night (Every Wednesday)	FREE
8:00 pm	SF’s Grace Cathedral’s “Rose Window” Laser Light Show (Sept. 21-25)	FREE
Thursday, September 24, 2026
Flight Club: Adult Flight Night for Ages 18+ at “House of Air” Trampoline Park (SF) Thursday, September 24 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm \| Cost: $20* *Pricing is Per Hour, House of Air Grip Socks are required to jump. \| House of Air Take full advantage of our 70+ trampolines — without the worry of running into (or launching) a 9 year old! Flight Club is House of Air’s exclusive 18+ takeover where the more...
7:00 pm	First Annual SF Brazilian Film Festival (Vogue Theatre)	$20* *$ 20 per movie
8:00 pm	SF’s Grace Cathedral’s “Rose Window” Laser Light Show (Sept. 21-25)	FREE
8:00 pm	Coit Comedy: Stand Up Comedy & Free Golden Boy Pizza \| SF	$5* *Use "Funcheap" to get a 50% discount ticket with 1 drink minimum requirement. Otherwise it's $10.
Friday, September 25, 2026
Dolly Parton Day 2026: Free Outdoor Fest at Union Square (SF) Friday, September 25 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm \| Cost: FREE* *No RSVP required \| Union Square Park Dolly Day is a community-organized day of recognition, honoring the life of Dolly Parton with the intention to make it an annual event in San Francisco. The September 25th San Francisco event more...
5:00 pm	SF’s Huge “Sunset Night Market” (Sept. 25)	FREE
7:00 pm	SF’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
11:00 am	Dread Scott: The Body Politic (YBCA)	FREE* *$10 regular admission, discounts for seniors and students
5:00 pm	“Union Square Dances” Free Outdoor Friday Night Dance Party (SF)	FREE
5:00 pm	$1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)	FREE* *Free admission with RSVP on Eventbrite
6:00 pm	“Sundown Cinema” SF’s Outdoor Movie Night in the Park 2026	FREE
6:00 pm	San Francisco Critical Mass (Last Friday of the Month)	FREE
7:00 pm	Directions In Stereo	FREE* *n/a
7:00 pm	Bookshop Comedy	FREE* *https://www.simpletix.com/e/book-shop-comedy-tickets-265295
7:15 pm	Free ‘Project Hail Mary’ Outdoor Movie Night (Proxy SF)	FREE
8:00 pm	SF’s Grace Cathedral’s “Rose Window” Laser Light Show (Final Night)	FREE
Saturday, September 26, 2026
$5 Off Tix: San Francisco Playhouse’s “Peter Pan Goes Wrong” (Sept. 26-Nov. 28) Saturday, September 26 – 8:00 pm \| Cost: $55* *Tickets start at $55; $5 off with code FUNCHEAP \| San Francisco Playhouse By Henry Lewis, Henry Shields & Jonathan Sayer The Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society is back, and this time they’re taking on Peter Pan. Save $5 off tickets with code FUNCHEAP. It’s their more...
9:00 pm	Free Tix: HellaSecret “Desi Comedy Night” Live in SF (7p + 9p)	FREE* *Free with RSVP for first 100 people. $25 at door without RSVP
8:30 am	SF’s “Get Up, Get Out” Black Men’s Health Symposium (Bayview)	FREE
9:30 am	Free 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 am	Free “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 am	Trinity Alley $5 Book Fair (SF)	FREE
10:00 am	SF World Naked Bike Ride Autumn Equinox/FolsomSF (Fall 2026)	FREE* *A set of Wheels & A Big Smile are the ONLY VIP Ticket You need!
11:00 am	The Mrs. Roper Castro Bar Crawl (SF)	FREE* *Free
11:00 am	2026 Bay Area “Chuseok” Korean Harvest Festival (The Presidio)	FREE* *Free, but donations are welcome
11:00 am	8th Annual Bay Area Korean “Chuseok” Festival (The Presidio)	FREE
12:00 pm	SF “Good Neighbor Week” 2026 Kickoff Party (Civic Center)	FREE* *Registration is requested.
2:00 pm	Free Shakespeare in the Park 2026 at SF’s Sue Bierman Park (Sept. 26-27)	FREE
7:00 pm	Free 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) 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...
7:00 pm	Cobb’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.
10:00 am	Cole Valley Fair	FREE* *Free
10:00 am	Bodhi Mid-Autumn Festival Community Fair (SF County Fair Building)	FREE* *RSVP required
10:00 am	Bodhi Mid-Autumn Festival w/ Lanterns (Golden Gate Park)	FREE
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	San Francisco’s 2026 Folsom Street Fair (SoMa)	FREE* *$10-$20 suggested donation at the gate. Support Folsom Street so we can stick around to serve the community
11:00 am	“Lindy in the Park” Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)	FREE* *Weather permitting (rain cancels)
1:00 pm	Golden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party (SF)	FREE
1:00 pm	Golden Gate Park Band’s Symphony in the Park 2026 Finale: German Day	FREE* *Free, but donations are welcome.
1:00 pm	Randall Museum 75th Anniversary: Free Science/Nature/Art Festival (SF)	FREE
1:00 pm	Urban Wildlife 101: Living w/ Coyotes, Mountain Lions (SF Main Library)	FREE
2:00 pm	Free Shakespeare in the Park 2026 at SF’s Sue Bierman Park (Sept. 26-27)	FREE
Monday, September 28, 2026
Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park) Monday, September 28 – 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 \| Japanese Tea Garden 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...
6:00 pm	SF 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
8:00 pm	Mirthquake: Monday Live Comedy in the Richmond w/ $5 Drinks (SF)	FREE* *free tickets, RSVP to ensure a spot, 21+
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
SF’s Noe Valley Night Market 2026 Tuesday, September 29 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm \| Cost: FREE \| Noe Valley Town Square Come out for the Noe Valley Night Market from 5–8pm at the Noe Valley Town Square for a cozy evening of live music, local retail and food vendors, and family-friendly fun. Gather more...
7:00 pm	SF History Night \| Pacific Heights	$10* *$10 for non-members; free for SFHA members
7:00 pm	KALW’s 85th Anniversary Concert (The Warfield)	$85
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
$35 for Locally-Run Independent Internet Service (SF + Bay Area) Wednesday, September 30 – All Day \| Cost: $35* *$35 per month - Fast Speeds \| No contracts \| No hidden fees \| All Over the Bay Area Join thousands of Bay Area residents who’ve chosen Monkeybrains for fast internet, honest pricing, and friendly local support. Why choose Monkeybrains? Local Internet. Built Right. Fast Speeds \| No contracts \| No hidden fees RESIDENTIAL Home more...
9:00 am	Japanese 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 pm	“Wiener Wednesday” Free Hot Dog Night at Rye (SF)	FREE* *Every Wednesday, Free Hot Dogs with every Hornitos Cocktail purchase
7:00 pm	Black Hammer’s Free “Hopped Up” Trivia Night (Every Wednesday)	FREE
Thursday, October 1, 2026
Free First Thursdays at SF’s Museum of Craft and Design Thursday, October 1 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm \| Cost: FREE* *Free Admission every First Thursday \| Museum of Craft and Design There’s no better time to visit the Museum of Craft and Design than on their Free First Thursdays. Committed to making art, craft, and design accessible to everyone, the Museum of Craft more...
7:00 pm	Flight 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.
6:00 pm	Lower Polk / TL Art Walk \| Trendyloin	FREE
9:30 pm	Sadderday: An Emo/Pop-Punk/Screamo Dance Party \| SF	FREE
Friday, October 2, 2026
$10 Off Tix: SF’s “Terror Vault” 1874 Halloween Haunt is Back (Oct. 1-Nov. 1) Friday, October 2 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm \| Cost: $10 Off* *Use code FUNCHEAP for $10 off tickets, but only 50 discount tickets available per date \| San Francisco Mint San Francisco’s premiere haunted attraction returns for 2026 with “SLASHED: Return to Hellville” an all-new, bigger, and more terrifying theatrical and immersive experience from the insane mind of Peaches Christ. Brand new for more...