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Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Irish New Year Bash: Free Champagne Toast at 4p (SF)
Irish New Year Bash: Free Champagne Toast at 4p (SF)
Wednesday, December 31 – 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The Irish Times

Ring in the Irish New Year with us. We are celebrating New Year’s Eve the Irish way – at 4pm when its midnight in Ireland. Join us for a free champagne more...

5:00 pmSF’s Epic “Photosynthesis” Light Show | Conservatory of Flowers   FREE*
*Free to watch from outside the building.
5:00 pmNYE at “Lightscape”: Immersive Holiday Light Trail (Golden Gate Park)   $32*
*Adult tix start at $32
5:00 pmSF’s 2025 Macy’s Union Square Great Christmas Tree Dazzles   FREE
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 pmBlack Hammer’s Free “Hopped Up” Trivia Night (Every Wednesday)   FREE
All DaySF’s Holiday Ice Skating Session at Union Square (New Year’s Eve)   $22
8:00 pm“Swedish House Mafia” Epic NYE Show at SF’s Pier 80   $99.95
8:30 pmFantastic Negrito Live on NYD at The Chapel (SF)   $55
9:00 pmYoi Toki “Future Funk” NYE Bash w/ Vantage (Rickshaw Stop)   $23.18*
*Limited early bird discount
9:00 pm2026 Neon NYE Bash: Live DJ + Games for $10 (Emporium SF)   $10
11:59 pmSan Francisco New Year’s Eve Fireworks at Midnight (2025/2026)   FREE

Thursday, January 1, 2026

Free First Thursdays at SF's Museum of Craft and Design
Free First Thursdays at SF’s Museum of Craft and Design
Thursday, January 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...

5:00 pmPIER 39’s Dazzling 60′ Tree Lighting Show (New Year’s Day)   FREE
7:30 amFree Admission Day at SF Botanical Garden for New Year’s Day 2026   FREE*
*Free on the 2nd Tuesday of the month, on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Year's Day, and daily from 7:30-9 am
All DaySF’s 12 ft. Tall “Sugar Castle” at the Westin St. Francis (Nov. 26-Jan. 2)   FREE
All DaySF’s Holiday Ice Skating Session at Union Square (New Year’s Day)   $22
11:00 am2026 New Year’s Day “Hatsumode” Japanese Shrine Visit (SF)   FREE
12:00 pmSFMOMA’s “Free First Thursdays” Free Museum Day for Locals   FREE*
*Residents of the nine Bay Area counties are invited to spend a day at the museum on us
1:00 pmFree New Year’s Day 2026 Huge Sand Art-Making at Ocean Beach (SF)   FREE*
*Open to all
5:00 pmSF’s Epic “Photosynthesis” Light Show | Conservatory of Flowers   FREE*
*Free to watch from outside the building.
5:00 pmNew Year’s Day at “Lightscape”: Immersive Holiday Light Trail   $32*
*Adult tix start at $32
6:00 pmLower Polk / TL Art Walk | Trendyloin   FREE
6:00 pmSF’s 2025 Macy’s Union Square Great Christmas Tree (Final Night)   FREE
9:30 pmSadderday: An Emo/Pop-Punk/Screamo Dance Party | SF   FREE


Friday, January 2, 2026

$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)
Friday, January 2 – 3:00 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...

7:00 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
All DayFinal Day: SF’s 12 ft. Tall “Sugar Castle” at The Westin St. Francis   FREE
3:00 pm“Block Fest” Tenderloin Arts Festival & Free Art Making | SF   FREE*
*Free, but an RSVP is required.
5:00 pm$1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)   FREE*
*Free admission with RSVP on Eventbrite
5:00 pmNorth Beach First Fridays Art Crawl (SF)   FREE
8:00 pmSan Francisco Bike Party (First Fridays)   FREE

Saturday, January 3, 2026

Free Tix: HellaSecret "Desi Comedy Night" Live in SF (7p + 9p)
Free Tix: HellaSecret “Desi Comedy Night” Live in SF (7p + 9p)
Saturday, January 3 – 9:00 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP for first 100 people. $25 at door without RSVP
 | Secret Location (SF)

It’s the return of San Francisco’s only weekly HellaDesi Comedy Night with HellaFunny and Funcheap at a HellaSecret comedy venue with easy access to BART. See a showcase of some of the more...

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 am“Healthy Parks Healthy People”: Monthly Nature Walks | Bay Area   FREE
All DayBank of America’s “Museums On Us” Free Museum Weekend (2025)   FREE*
*Free for Bank of America or Merrill Lynch Card Holders. Some venues may be closed on certain days; please confirm directly with participating museums.
9:00 pmSF’s Prince vs. Michael Jackson DJ Party (NoPa)   $10

Sunday, January 4, 2026

Asian Art Museum: Free Admission Day (Every First Sunday)
Asian Art Museum: Free Admission Day (Every First Sunday)
Sunday, January 4 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Special exhibitions may require separate admission surcharge
 | Asian Art Museum

Through the power of art, the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco brings the diverse cultures of Asia to life. Located in the heart of San Francisco, the museum is home to more...

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“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 pmGolden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party (SF)   FREE
5:00 pm“Lightscape”: Immersive Holiday Light Trail Final Day at Golden Gate Park   $32*
*Adult tix start at $32
7:00 pmClutch The Pearls: Drag Cabaret Night | Make Out Room   $5*
*Sliding scale donation of $5 to $10.

Monday, January 5, 2026

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, January 6, 2026

de Young Museum Free Day (First Tuesdays)
de Young Museum Free Day (First Tuesdays)
Tuesday, January 6 – 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

Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Japanese Tea Garden's Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)
Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)
Wednesday, January 7 – 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...

11:00 amFree Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)   FREE
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
6:00 pm“Wiener Wednesday” Free Hot Dog Night at Rye (SF)   FREE*
*Every Wednesday, Free Hot Dogs with every Hornitos Cocktail purchase
6:30 pm“South Side Beer Ride” Free Monthly Brewery Shuttle | SF   FREE*
*Shuttle is Free. Beer for purchase.
6:30 pmIntro to Personal Safety & Self-Defense Class | SF   FREE*
*Free but an RSVP is required.
6:30 pmDrink & Draw Art Event & Raffle | The Knockout   FREE
7:00 pmBlack Hammer’s Free “Hopped Up” Trivia Night (Every Wednesday)   FREE

Thursday, January 8, 2026

6:00 pmThursday Night Poem Jam | SF Main Library  FREE
8:00 pmShame Cave Comedy Show: A Shameful Yet Shameless Night | SF  FREE

Friday, January 9, 2026

SF’s HellaSecret “Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Showcase (7p + 9p)
SF’s HellaSecret “Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Showcase (7p + 9p)
Friday, January 9 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated. Otherwise, $15 adv / $20 door tickets also available
 | Secret Location (SF)

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...

5:00 pm$1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)   FREE*
*Free admission with RSVP on Eventbrite
7:00 pmFree Comedy Night w/ Danny Dechi & Friends | Outer Richmond   FREE

Saturday, January 10, 2026

Free Tix: HellaSecret "Desi Comedy Night" Live in SF (7p + 9p)
Free Tix: HellaSecret “Desi Comedy Night” Live in SF (7p + 9p)
Saturday, January 10 – 9:00 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP for first 100 people. $25 at door without RSVP
 | Secret Location (SF)

It’s the return of San Francisco’s only weekly HellaDesi Comedy Night with HellaFunny and Funcheap at a HellaSecret comedy venue with easy access to BART. See a showcase of some of the more...

9:00 amTrail & Habitat Volunteer Work: Restoring Laguna Honda’s Lost Trails | SF   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
10:30 amGolden Gate Park “Singing in the Park” Community Party (SF)   FREE*
*Completely Free
11:00 amThe Box SF “Eat Me!” Artisan Food Fair (2026)   *
*Tickets / Reservations are NOT required!
12:00 pmEco SF School Farm Volunteer Work Day | SF   FREE
2:00 pm“Sketchboard”: Figure Drawing Art Class & Live Music | SF   $5*
*Donation-based admission: $5-15
8:30 pmSaturday Write Fever: Insta-Plays Written & Performed | SF   FREE

Sunday, January 11, 2026

$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)
Sunday, January 11 – 2:00 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...

5:00 pmPIER 39’s Dazzling 60′ Tree Lighting Show (Final Night)   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“Lindy in the Park” Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)   FREE*
*Weather permitting (rain cancels)
11:00 amThe Box SF “Eat Me!” Artisan Food Fair (2026)   *
*Tickets / Reservations are NOT required!
1:00 pmGolden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party (SF)   FREE
2:00 pmAnime & Manga Club: An Afternoon Full Of Fun | SF   FREE

Monday, January 12, 2026

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 pmCyberpunk Cinema Night | Mission Dist.  FREE
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+

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Japanese Tea Garden's Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)
Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)
Wednesday, January 14 – 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...

11:00 amFree Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)   FREE
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 pmThe Laugh Boat: Local Brews & Free Comedy | SF   FREE
7:00 pmBlack Hammer’s Free “Hopped Up” Trivia Night (Every Wednesday)   FREE

Saturday, January 17, 2026

$5 Off Tix: Timeless Musical "Into the Woods" Live in SF (Final Performance)
$5 Off Tix: Timeless Musical “Into the Woods” Live in SF (Final Performance)
Saturday, January 17 – 8:00 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...

All DayFree PresidiGo Shuttle | Downtown to Presidio   FREE
11:59 pmSan Francisco Midnight Mystery Ride (Every Third Saturday)   FREE

Sunday, January 18, 2026

SF's "Civic Symphony" Free Concerts (2025/26)
SF’s “Civic Symphony” Free Concerts (2025/26)
Sunday, January 18 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP - donations are accepted
 | Herbst Theatre

The San Francisco Civic Music Association presents “Civic Symphony” free concerts from Nov. 2, 2025-June 7, 2026 at Herbst Theatre! In 1931, Mrs. Sigmund Stern created the San Francisco Civic Symphony, with more...

11:00 am1-Hour Intro to Personal Safety & Self-Defense (Sports Basement)   FREE*
*Free class, Pre-Registration required, donations welcome
3:00 pmGrowing Into Ourselves   FREE*
*RSVP Required

Monday, January 19, 2026

Final Day to Ice Skate at Union Square's Holiday Ice Rink (2025/26 Winter Season)
Final Day to Ice Skate at Union Square’s Holiday Ice Rink (2025/26 Winter Season)
Monday, January 19 – All Day | Cost: $22 | Union Square Park

One of San Francisco’s favorite holiday traditions returns for the 2025-26 holiday season. Since 2008, The Safeway Holiday Ice Rink in Union Square has delighted children and adults with its holiday-themed more...