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Saturday, October 3, 2026

Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)
Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)
Saturday, October 3 – 9:30 am - Ends at 5:15 pm | Cost: 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.
 | de Young Museum

Every Saturday, the de Young offers free general admission to the permanent galleries to Bay Area residents. Please note that admission to any special exhibits is not included nor discounted and will more...

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
All DayBank of America’s “Museums On Us” Free Museum Weekend (2026)   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.
10:00 am“Healthy Parks Healthy People”: Monthly Nature Walks | Bay Area   FREE
11:00 amHardly Strictly Bluegrass 2026 in Golden Gate Park (Oct. 2-4)   FREE
12:00 pm30th Annual Middle Eastern Food Festival (SF)   FREE*
*Free admission through eventbrite or flyer
6:00 pm“MAPP” SF’s Free Art, Poetry & Concert Crawl in The Mission (October 2026)   FREE
7:30 pmSF Philharmonic: Two Musical Titans. One Unforgettable Night   $35
9:00 pmSF’s Prince vs. Michael Jackson DJ Party (NoPa)   $10
9:00 pmDJ_Dave: Gods & Monsters Night at The Midway (SF)   $37.08

Sunday, October 4, 2026

Litquake Out Loud + Book Fair (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026)
Litquake Out Loud + Book Fair (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026)
Sunday, October 4 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free
 | Yerba Buena Gardens (Esplanade)

Litquake Out Loud + Book Fair Sun, Oct 4 Time: 11:00am – 4:00pm Venue: Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens Mission St. between 3rd & 4th Sts. San Francisco, CA In a city built on tall tales, hard-boiled more...

10:00 amAsian Art Museum: Free Admission Day (Every First Sunday)   FREE*
*Special exhibitions may require separate admission surcharge
All DayBank of America’s “Museums On Us” Free Museum Weekend (2026)   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.
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 amHardly Strictly Bluegrass 2026 in Golden Gate Park (Oct. 2-4)   FREE
11:00 amSan Francisco’s 52nd Annual Castro Street Fair (2026)   FREE*
*Donations requested - Suggested donation of $10-$20 to support out Beneficiaries
11:00 am“Lindy in the Park” Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)   FREE*
*Weather permitting (rain cancels)
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
11:15 amSF’s Annual “Blessing of the Animals” (2026)   FREE*
*Come! No reservations required!
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
7:00 pmClutch The Pearls: Traitors-Themed Drag Cabaret (Make-Out Room)   $15*
*sliding scale, no one turned away for lack of funds


Monday, October 5, 2026

Japanese Tea Garden's Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)
Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)
Monday, October 5 – 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 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, October 6, 2026

de Young Museum Free Day (First Tuesdays)
de Young Museum Free Day (First Tuesdays)
Tuesday, October 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, October 7, 2026

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

10:00 amSF Zoo Free Admission Day (October 2026)   FREE*
*Free admission offer only valid to San Francisco residents with valid ID, subject to capacity. Admission into the zoo ends one hour before closing time for non-members. (For members admission ends 30 minutes before closing time.)
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“Wiener Wednesday” Free Hot Dog Night at Rye (SF)   FREE*
*Every Wednesday, Free Hot Dogs with every Hornitos Cocktail purchase
6:00 pm“Safe Words” Comedy & Hot Dogs | SF   FREE*
*Donation-based admission
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, October 8, 2026

Flight Club: Adult Flight Night for Ages 18+ at "House of Air" Trampoline Park (SF)
Flight Club: Adult Flight Night for Ages 18+ at “House of Air” Trampoline Park (SF)
Thursday, October 8 – 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...

5:00 pmDistrict 9 Mission Family Summit   FREE*
*Free food and childcare.
5:00 pmSF’s “Valencia Live” Night Market in The Mission (Every 2nd Thu)   FREE
6:00 pmSF Election 2026: Big Donors, Power Grabs + What Voters Need to Know (SF)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP
6:00 pmThursday Night Poem Jam | SF Main Library   FREE
8:00 pmShame Cave Comedy Show: A Shameful Yet Shameless Night | SF   FREE

Friday, October 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, October 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“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
7:00 pmFree Comedy Night w/ Danny Dechi & Friends | Outer Richmond   FREE
7:15 pmFree ‘I Love Boosters’ Outdoor Movie Night (Proxy SF)   FREE

Saturday, October 10, 2026

Live on Larkin: Free Street Fest 2026 (Tenderloin)
Live on Larkin: Free Street Fest 2026 (Tenderloin)
Saturday, October 10 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Larkin St (between Eliis & Eddy)

Live on Larkin – a new series of free street events on Larkin Street. Check out live music, performances, free activities and games, vendors, and more! Live On Larkin 2026 2nd Saturdays, July – more...

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
9:00 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 amMoAD: Museum of the African Diaspora Free Museum Day (SF)   FREE
11:30 amAquarium of the Bay Fleet Week Watch Party   $65
12:00 pmEco SF School Farm Volunteer Work Day | SF   FREE
1:00 pmGolden State Pie Competition (Potrero Hill)   $20*
*Included in your general admission ticket: three pie tasting tickets (additional available for $2) and hot beverages.
1:30 pm2026 Fleet Week Air Show Lunch Cruise w/ Blue Angels Views (SF)   $151.18*
*Adult: $151.18, Military: $140.38, Child (Ages 4-12): $134.92, Kids Free (Ages 3 & Under): 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, October 11, 2026

SF's Free "Dance Day" at Yerba Buena Gardens Festival (2026)
SF’s Free “Dance Day” at Yerba Buena Gardens Festival (2026)
Sunday, October 11 – 10:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: *
*FREE
 | Yerba Buena Gardens (Esplanade)

YBG Dance Day Sun, Oct 11 | 10am-3pm Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens Mission St. between 3rd & 4th Sts. San Francisco, CA A party, a workout, a meditation and a communal celebration, Yerba Buena Gardens more...

10:00 amSF’s “Inner Sunset Flea Market” 2026 w/ Sunset Mercantile (Every 2nd Sunday)   FREE*
*Free Admission: All Welcome
9:00 amSF’s 1st “Children’s Business Fair” w/ 40 Kid Entrepreneurs (Golden Gate Park)   FREE*
*Free attendance for visitors. To have a booth it's $35
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)
12:30 pmSF’s Annual Italian Heritage Festival & Parade 2026   FREE
1:00 pmGolden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party (SF)   FREE
2:00 pmAnime & Manga Club: An Afternoon Full Of Fun | SF   FREE

Monday, October 12, 2026

SF's Indigenous Peoples Day at Yerba Buena Gardens
SF’s Indigenous Peoples Day at Yerba Buena Gardens
Monday, October 12 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Gardens (Esplanade)

Indigenous Peoples Day Mon, Oct 12 | 12:00pm – 4:00pm Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens Mission St. between 3rd & 4th Sts. San Francisco, CA Join us in celebration of San Francisco Indigenous Peoples Day with more...

4:15 amAlcatraz’s Sunrise Gathering for Indigenous Peoples’ Day (2026)   $12*
*Event is free, but boat tickets are $12 for adults. Free for children under 5.
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
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+

Tuesday, October 13, 2026

San Francisco Botanical Garden's Free Day (2nd Tuesdays)
San Francisco Botanical Garden’s Free Day (2nd Tuesdays)
Tuesday, October 13 – 7:30 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free on the 2nd Tuesday of the month; on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Year's Day, and daily from 7:30-9 am. Free for SF residents daily
 | San Francisco Botanical Garden

The San Francisco Botanical Garden is one of the most diverse gardens in the world. A unique urban oasis, the garden is a living museum within Golden Gate Park, offering 55 more...


Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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

6:00 pmThe Science Scoop: Women’s Health Breakthroughs w/ UCSF Professor (SF)   FREE*
*This is a FREE lecture open to the general public, and all are welcome. No tickets or registration needed.
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
7:00 pmThe Laugh Boat: Local Brews & Free Comedy | SF   FREE

Thursday, October 15, 2026

Flight Club: Adult Flight Night for Ages 18+ at "House of Air" Trampoline Park (SF)
Flight Club: Adult Flight Night for Ages 18+ at “House of Air” Trampoline Park (SF)
Thursday, October 15 – 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...


Friday, October 16, 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, October 16 – 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“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
7:15 pmFree ‘Hoppers’ Outdoor Movie Night (Proxy SF)   FREE

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Free Tix: HellaSecret "Desi Comedy Night" Live in SF (7p + 9p)
Free Tix: HellaSecret “Desi Comedy Night” Live in SF (7p + 9p)
Saturday, October 17 – 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
All DayFree PresidiGo Shuttle | Downtown to Presidio   FREE
1:00 pmDistrict 8 Castro Family Summit   FREE*
*Free food and childcare.
11:59 pmSan Francisco Midnight Mystery Ride (Every Third Saturday)   FREE

Sunday, October 18, 2026

"Manny's Neighborhood Trash Cleanup" w/ $1 Beer & Free Yoga Classes, Free Fries (SF)
“Manny’s Neighborhood Trash Cleanup” w/ $1 Beer & Free Yoga Classes, Free Fries (SF)
Sunday, October 18 – 10:00 am - Ends at 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Sign up on this TogetherSF Mobilize page: https://www.mobilize.us/togethersf/event/444979/
 | Manny’s

Tired? Sunday Funday. Wired? Sunday done-day. Make our neighborhood better, brunch with cool people (sorry not sorry, we’re biased), get deals to some fave local spots, and wrap it up before more...

11:00 am“Lindy in the Park” Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)   FREE*
*Weather permitting (rain cancels)
11:00 am“Sunday Streets” SF’s Free Street Festival & Block Party (Excelsior)   FREE