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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Wednesday, October 28, 2026

$10 Off Tix: SF's "Terror Vault" 1874 Halloween Haunt (Final Week 2026)
$10 Off Tix: SF’s “Terror Vault” 1874 Halloween Haunt (Final Week 2026)
Wednesday, October 28 – 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...

All DayNovember’s Free Ice Skating Lessons at Union Square Holiday Rink (Final Day to Register)   FREE
5:00 pmFree NeuroNight SF: Brain Games + Mini Keynotes (Chinatown)   FREE*
*Free and the potential to win raffle prizes

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Fri, Oct 30SF Halloween Night BOOs Cruise: 90-Minute Bay Cruise with Blue & Gold Fleet (Oct. 30-31)  $50*
*$50 - Adult $33 - Child (5-11) $38 - Junior (12-18) $38 - Senior (65+)
Fri, Oct 30SF’s Wickedly Fun Halloween Circus “Circus of the Moon” (October 29-31)  $20*
*Ticketful is a membership for live events in San Francisco. Memberships start at $20/month and include 10 credits that can be used to book comedy, music, theater, and other events across participating venues. Big Gay Halloween is just 5 credits, so a $20 Ticketful membership gives you enough credits to book Big Gay Halloween and still have 5 credits left to use toward another event or bringing a friend. Your unused Ticketful credits don’t expire, so you can save them until you see something else you want to attend.

Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:00 pmChess Lecture at the Bernal Library   FREE
6:00 pmFree “Blind” Book Art-Making Challenge (Madrone Art Bar)   FREE*
*Space limited
6:00 pmGerman Game Night   FREE*
*Free and open to the public
7:00 pmBlack Hammer’s Free “Hopped Up” Trivia Night (Every Wednesday)   FREE
7:00 pmAstronomy on Tap San Francisco   FREE*
*1 drink minimum, with $12 drink ticket purchased at the door
7:00 pmDeath By Aria: Haunted Halloween Concert w/ Aerial Spectacle (Grace Cathedral)   $75*
*$75-$125
8:00 pmThe Wildwoods at 4 Star Theater   $22*
*$22 advance $27 at the doorhttps://www.4-star-movies.com/calendar-of-events/live-music-wildwoods

Thursday, October 29, 2026

$10 Off Tix: SF's "Terror Vault" 1874 Halloween Haunt (Final Week 2026)
$10 Off Tix: SF’s “Terror Vault” 1874 Halloween Haunt (Final Week 2026)
Thursday, October 29 – 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...

6:00 pm“Practical Magic 2” Halloween-Themed Outdoor Movie Night at Oracle Park (SF)   $28*
*$28 fees included; All tickets are general admission with the option to sit directly on the field or in Lower Box seats. Seating is first-come, first-served.
7:00 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.
7:00 pm2026 San Francisco Latino Film Festival: Bird of 400 Voices + Live Performance   $16.79*
*Free to $15 for films. Discounts for students and seniors. Special events $20.
7:30 pm2026 SF Symphony: Elim Chan Conducts Adams Mendelssohn + Brahms (Oct. 29-31)   $45*
*Tickets start at $45, with orchestra seats from just $59. Secure your seats!
3:00 pmDía de los Muertos + Halloween at Mission Community Market (SF)   FREE
5:00 pmSF’s Trick or Treating at the Ferry Building   FREE
5:00 pmUrban Wildlife in Textile: Free Art Opening (SF)   FREE*
*Free
6:00 pmStressless Taxes for Artists, Creatives, and Freelancers (SF Main Library)   FREE*
*free for all
6:00 pmThe Art Remains Closing Reception   FREE*
*Free ticket, drink purchase encouraged
6:00 pmHalloween-Screening: Zombie Films (SF)   FREE*
*Free and open to the public
6:00 pmSubstance Fest San Francisco 2026 Day 3   $30*
*EARLY BIRD 2: GENERAL ADMISSION
6:00 pm2026 “Season of the Witch” Free Halloween Horror Art Show at Killowatt (SF)   FREE
6:30 pmHalloween Stand-Up Comedy + Costumes w/ Happy Hour (SF)   $10*
*$10 Presale / $15 Door (21+)
7:00 pmThe Haunt: Halloween Art Maze w/ Tarot Readings + DJs at SF’s YBCA (Oct. 29-30)   $25*
*Adults $25 Kids 12 and under Free
7:00 pmSF Latino Film Fest: Los Cenzontles Film + Live Performance (KQED)   $24.38*
*$20
8:00 pmCoit 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.
8:00 pmBrittany Carney: A Midsummer Night’s Cream   $20


Friday, October 30, 2026

City Creatures: Pest Art Pop-Up (SF)
City Creatures: Pest Art Pop-Up (SF)
Friday, October 30 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free Open House 2PM - 6PM Evening Fundraiser 6PM - 11PM
 | Terra Gallery

​Art. Urban wildlife. Guest speakers. Food. Drinks. Music. And a gallery full of strange things to explore. City Creatures is a one-day exhibition at Terra Gallery exploring the hidden ecology of city more...

6:00 pmSF’s Epic Halloween Pub Crawl “Crawloween 2026” (Oct. 24-Nov. 1)   $15*
*Use code FUNCHEAP for 25% off tickets to Saturday (10/24) and Halloween Night (11/1) - prices rise as we get closer to the event. Includes entry to the event, Free Cover at all bars and drink specials
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 pm2026 SF Symphony: Elim Chan Conducts Adams Mendelssohn + Brahms (Oct. 29-31)   $45*
*Tickets start at $45, with orchestra seats from just $59. Secure your seats!
3:00 pmFinal Weekend of Ocean Beach Bonfires for 2026 (Ends Oct. 31)   FREE*
*Fire rings are first come, first serve
4:00 pmHayes Valley’s Glowing Halloween “Trick-or-Treat Trail” + Free Outdoor Movie (2026)   FREE
5:00 pm$1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)   FREE*
*Free admission with RSVP on Eventbrite
6:00 pmSan Francisco Critical Mass (Last Friday of the Month)   FREE
6:00 pmLate Night Editions: “Halloween Eve” DJ Costume Party at SF’s de Young Museum   $45*
*General admission: $45; VIP: $95
6:00 pmSubstance Fest San Francisco 2026 Day 4   $30*
*EARLY BIRD 2: GENERAL ADMISSION
6:00 pm“Another Lamp Show” 100+ One-Of-A-Kind Art Lamps (SF)   $10*
*Online ticket required for entry.
6:30 pmMission Rock Fall Friday Night Movies – Coco (China Basin Park)   FREE
7:00 pmBookshop Comedy   FREE*
*https://www.simpletix.com/e/book-shop-comedy-tickets-265295
7:00 pmHalloween Weekend “Goth Skate” at the Church of 8 Wheels (SF)   $20*
*12 and under - $15 to enter, $5 for skate rental. Adults $20 to enter, $5 for skate rental.
7:45 pmDance Fridays Halloween: Live Salsa, Bachata and Cumbia in 3 Rooms   $27.24*
*$25 Customer Appreciation tickets through Sat Oct 24 ($27.24 with Eventbrite fee), then $30 Early Bird until 6:30pm on Fri Oct 30, then $40 General Admission online and at the door from 5:30pm. 21+ with ID.
8:30 pm“A Night of the Living Dead” w/ Liquid Light Show (The Chapel)   $28*
*Tickets are $28 Advance / $32 Day of Show

Saturday, October 31, 2026

SF's Epic 25,000+ Halloween Pub Crawl is Back (Crawloween 2026)
SF’s Epic 25,000+ Halloween Pub Crawl is Back (Crawloween 2026)
Saturday, October 31 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: $15*
*Use code FUNCHEAP for 25% off tickets to Saturday (10/24) and Halloween Night (11/1) - prices rise as we get closer to the event. Includes entry to the event, Free Cover at all bars and drink specials
 | Mayes Oyster House

The San Francisco Halloween Pub Crawl 2026: Crawloween Returns! This year, it’s expected to be even bigger, with new bars, new surprises and four nights of non-stop Halloween excitement. October in San more...

7:30 pm2026 SF Symphony: Elim Chan Conducts Adams Mendelssohn + Brahms (Oct. 29-31)   $45*
*Tickets start at $45, with orchestra seats from just $59. Secure your seats!
8:00 pmSecret Guest List: Cobb’s Free Comedy Nights (A Ghostly, Ghastly Get It?! Gameshow)   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.
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
10:00 pmSF’s 1st Ever Free “Halloween Forest” Secret Comedy & Lucha Libre Crawl   FREE*
*Free with RSVP for first 100 people
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
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.
10:00 amHalloween SF World Naked Bike Ride (Oct. 2026)   FREE*
*A Big Smile & Some Wheels Are Your Ticket To The Fun! A Costume Will Make It More Festive!
10:30 amHalloween Storytime in Francisco Park   FREE
11:00 am12th Annual Chinatown Halloween Festival (SF)   FREE
11:00 amSF Cake Picnic Fall 2026: Taste 100s of Cakes on Halloween (Levi’s Plaza)   $57.50*
*General admission is $55 plus a $2.50 booking fee. General admission tickets become available September 20, 2026 at 6:00 PM PST. A $152.99 CAKE PICNIC CLUB ticket includes early ticket access, a world tour shirt, a signed cookbook or tote, a dedicated registration line, and first-group access to cake slices.
All DayHalloween Free BOGO Scoops of Bubble Gum Ice Cream at Humphry Slocombe (2026)   FREE*
*Buy any flavor scoop and get a FREE scoop of Bubble Gum ice cream on Halloween.
12:00 pmSF “Halloween Hoopla” Kids’ Festival in the Park + Costume Parade (2026)   
12:00 pm2026 San Francisco Ocean Avenue Halloween Block Party   FREE
1:00 pm2026 Halloween Pet Parade, Jazz Jam + Costume Contest (Hayes Valley)   FREE*
*Donations $10-20+ sliding scale requested, Fundraiser for HVAW and Muttville
1:00 pmSpooky Square: Halloween Magic Show + Dog Costume Contest (Ghirardelli Square)   FREE
2:00 pmThe Red Shoes   $15*
*Senior and student discounts available
2:00 pm2026 San Francisco Latino Film Festival: Maxita + Panel Discussion   *
*FREE - RSVP
3:00 pmOcean Beach Halloween Bonfire Night (Final Bonfire Until March 1, 2027)   FREE*
*Fire rings are first come, first serve
4:00 pmAll Hallows Eve Goth Yoga in North Beach (SF)   $20*
*RSVP is not required, but space is limited. If you wish to avoid fees, you may pay in person.
5:09 pm2026 “Fillmore After Dark” Night Market   FREE
6:30 pm“Sqream” Oasis’ Wild + Immersive ’90s Drag Horror Musical (Halloween 2026)   $50
7:00 pmFree Halloween Horror Screening: “Ththng” at Live Worms (SF)   FREE*
*This film screening is free, but space is limited. RSVPs are requested.
7:30 pm“Dance-O-Ween” SF’s Epic Roving Costumed Dance Party 2026   FREE
8:00 pmEric Prydz on Halloween at SF’s Pier 48   $101.91
8:00 pm“Paul Simon” Halloween Ball + Liquid Light Show on Outdoor Stage (The Chapel)   $25*
*$25 Advance / $28 Day of Show
9:00 pmEmporium’s 8th Annual Halloween Costume Contest Party (SF)   FREE*
*Free to Enter Venue and Free to Enter the Contest, RSVP for 10 Free Tokens
10:00 pm2026 Latin Halloween Party: DJs Until 3a (1015 Folsom)   $49*
*Tickets vary by tier and availability. Advance purchase is recommended, as prices may increase closer to the event. VIP and table reservations are also available. 21+ only.

Sunday, November 1, 2026

SF's Epic Halloween Pub Crawl "Crawloween 2026" (Dia De Los Muertos)
SF’s Epic Halloween Pub Crawl “Crawloween 2026” (Dia De Los Muertos)
Sunday, November 1 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: $15*
*Use code FUNCHEAP for 25% off tickets to Saturday (10/24) and Halloween Night (11/1) - prices rise as we get closer to the event. Includes entry to the event, Free Cover at all bars and drink specials
 | Mayes Oyster House

The San Francisco Halloween Pub Crawl 2026: Crawloween Returns! This year, it’s expected to be even bigger, with new bars, new surprises and four nights of non-stop Halloween excitement. October in San more...

7:00 pmSecret Guest List: Cobb’s Free Comedy Nights (Cobb’s Comedy Showcase)   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.
9:00 am5th Annual Día de los Muertos + Market in the Sunset (SF)   FREE
10:00 amAsian Art Museum: Free Admission Day (Every First Sunday)   FREE*
*Special exhibitions may require separate admission surcharge
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 amSF’s “Head West” Marketplace at the Ferry Building (Every 1st Sunday)   FREE
11:00 am“Castro Art Mart” Mini Block Party on Noe St. (Every First Sunday)   FREE
11:00 am“Lindy in the Park” Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)   FREE*
*Weather permitting (rain cancels)
12:30 pmFree Monthly Yoga Class for Beginners | SF   FREE*
*Free but an RSVP is required.
1:00 pmSF’s First Ever Halloween “Cookie Picnic” (Levi’s Plaza)   $57.50*
*Tickets for the cake party was 57.50 so we expect similar for the cookie picnic. Sold out. A waiting list is available. Attendees are asked to bring 2 dozen cookies to share.
1:00 pmGolden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party (SF)   FREE

Monday, November 2, 2026

SF's 2026 Dia de los Muertos "Festival of Altars" in The Mission
SF’s 2026 Dia de los Muertos “Festival of Altars” in The Mission
Monday, November 2 – 8:00 am - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Potrero del Sol Park

The Marigold Project invites you to the 34th annual Festival of Altars, a Día de los Muertos celebration honoring loved ones through art, remembrance, and community. Held at Potrero del Sol Park, 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
All DayFree Ice Skating Lessons at Union Square Holiday Rink (Registration Opens)   FREE
6:00 pm2026 Dia de los Muertos: 45th Annual Procession in The Mission (SF)   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"
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, November 3, 2026

de Young Museum Free Day (First Tuesdays)
de Young Museum Free Day (First Tuesdays)
Tuesday, November 3 – 9:30 am - Ends at 5:15 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission to general galleries; special exhibition fees still apply. Timed tickets required
 | de Young Museum

Located in beautiful Golden Gate Park, the de Young Museum is a landmark art museum founded in 1895. Your visit includes a whirlwind trip around the world as the museum’s collections more...

9:30 am“Legion of Honor” Museum Free Day (First Tuesdays)   FREE*
*Free admission to general galleries; special exhibition fees still apply. Advanced timed tickets required.
10:00 amSF’s Conservatory of Flowers Free First Tuesdays (Golden Gate Park)   FREE
11:00 amSF’s Cartoon Art Museum’s “Pay What You Wish” Day (First Tuesdays)   FREE*
*Pay What You Wish Day
4:00 pmSF’s Free Arcade Game Night at The Detour (First Tuesdays)   FREE*
*Free unlimited play wristband with any purchase from bar
5:00 pm2026 Election Night Watch Party w/ Bingo + Drink Specials (The Chapel)   FREE*
*Free With RSVP

Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Japanese Tea Garden's Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)
Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)
Wednesday, November 4 – 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...

All DaySF’s Holiday Ice Skating Rink at Union Square: 2026 Opening Ceremony + Free Ice Skating   FREE*
*First 100 guests can skate for free during the 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. sessions. Registration is required upon arrival; $22 for a reg. skate session w/ skates included
11:00 amSF’s GLBT History Museum: Free First Wednesday   FREE*
*Free tickets are not available for reservation online on free days; all visitors will be welcomed to the museum as long as there is capacity on a first-come, first-served basis.
6:00 pm“Safe Words” Comedy & Hot Dogs | SF   FREE*
*Donation-based admission