Sunday, May 3, 2026 | ||
 Holders of Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, or U. S. Trust cardholders (credit cards and debit cards) get free admission to six Bay Area museums, two Sacramento museums and to more more... | ||
| 11:00 am | The Box SF “Eat Me!” Artisan Food Fair (2026) | *
*Tickets / Reservations are NOT required!
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| 11:00 am | SF’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 |
| 12:30 pm | Free Monthly Yoga Class for Beginners | SF | FREE*
*Free but an RSVP is required.
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| 4:30 pm | Free Reggae in the Park 2026 “Crucial Sundays” (Golden Gate Park) | FREE |
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 | ||
 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.
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| 10:00 am | SF’s Conservatory of Flowers Free First Tuesdays (Golden Gate Park) | FREE |
| 11:00 am | SF’s Cartoon Art Museum’s “Pay What You Wish” Day (First Tuesdays) | FREE*
*Pay What You Wish Day
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| 4:00 pm | SF’s Free Arcade Game Night at The Detour (First Tuesdays) | FREE*
*Free unlimited play wristband with any purchase from bar
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| 11:59 pm | Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower | 2026 | FREE |
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Wednesday, May 6, 2026 | ||
 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 am | SF’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.
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| 4:00 pm | ‘Midweek Melodies’ Free Happy Hour Concert (Golden Gate Park) | FREE |
| 6:00 pm | “Safe Words” Comedy & Hot Dogs | SF | FREE*
*Donation-based admission
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| 6:30 pm | “South Side Beer Ride” Free Monthly Brewery Shuttle | SF | FREE*
*Shuttle is Free. Beer for purchase.
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| 6:30 pm | Intro to Personal Safety & Self-Defense Class | SF | FREE*
*Free but an RSVP is required.
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| 6:30 pm | Drink & Draw Art Event & Raffle | The Knockout | FREE |
Thursday, May 7, 2026 | ||
 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... | ||
| 12:00 pm | SFMOMA’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
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| 6:00 pm | Lower Polk / TL Art Walk | Trendyloin | FREE |
| 9:30 pm | Sadderday: An Emo/Pop-Punk/Screamo Dance Party | SF | FREE |
Friday, May 8, 2026 | ||
 Free live music is back in the park. Illuminate LIVE returns to the Golden Gate Bandshell in Golden Gate Park on Sunday, March 1, 2026, launching its sixth season of free outdoor more... | ||
Saturday, May 9, 2026 | ||
 The Box SF’s Artistica Creators Fest (formerly known as Artists and Makers Fair) is a multi-day weekend event held monthly at the historic building located in the heart of San Francisco! Originally more... | ||
| 11:00 am | MoAD: Museum of the African Diaspora Free Museum Day (SF) | FREE |
| 8:00 pm | Lou Deezi | $48.34 |
Sunday, May 10, 2026 | ||
| The Box SF’s Artistica Creators Fest (formerly known as Artists and Makers Fair) is a multi-day weekend event held monthly at the historic building located in the heart of San Francisco! Originally more... | ||
| 10:00 am | The Exploratorium’s Free Admission Day for Mother’s Day (2026) | FREE*
*Typically pay what you can.
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| 4:30 pm | Free Reggae in the Park 2026 “Crucial Sundays” (Golden Gate Park) | FREE |
| 5:00 pm | Mother’s Day Bonfire at Ocean Beach (2026) | FREE*
*Fire rings are first come, first serve
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Tuesday, May 12, 2026 | ||
 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, May 13, 2026 | ||
| 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... | ||
| 4:00 pm | ‘Midweek Melodies’ Free Happy Hour Concert (Golden Gate Park) | FREE |
Friday, May 15, 2026 | ||
| Free live music is back in the park. Illuminate LIVE returns to the Golden Gate Bandshell in Golden Gate Park on Sunday, March 1, 2026, launching its sixth season of free outdoor more... | ||
Saturday, May 16, 2026 | ||
| Free live music is back in the park. Illuminate LIVE returns to the Golden Gate Bandshell in Golden Gate Park on Sunday, March 1, 2026, launching its sixth season of free outdoor more... | ||
Sunday, May 17, 2026 | ||
| Free live music is back in the park. Illuminate LIVE returns to the Golden Gate Bandshell in Golden Gate Park on Sunday, March 1, 2026, launching its sixth season of free outdoor more... | ||
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 | ||
| 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... | ||
| 4:00 pm | ‘Midweek Melodies’ Free Happy Hour Concert (Golden Gate Park) | FREE |
| 7:00 pm | North Beach Noir: Free “Renegade Cinema” Night of SF Films (2026) | FREE*
*Bring Friends and Family to Support the Gallery !
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Friday, May 22, 2026 | ||
| Free live music is back in the park. Illuminate LIVE returns to the Golden Gate Bandshell in Golden Gate Park on Sunday, March 1, 2026, launching its sixth season of free outdoor more... | ||
Saturday, May 23, 2026 | ||
| Free live music is back in the park. Illuminate LIVE returns to the Golden Gate Bandshell in Golden Gate Park on Sunday, March 1, 2026, launching its sixth season of free outdoor more... | ||
Sunday, May 24, 2026 | ||
| Free live music is back in the park. Illuminate LIVE returns to the Golden Gate Bandshell in Golden Gate Park on Sunday, March 1, 2026, launching its sixth season of free outdoor more... | ||
Monday, May 25, 2026 | ||
 Sometimes you’ve just got to get away from it all and clear your head with the peace and serenity of a national park. On certain “fee-free” days throughout the year, enjoy free entry more... | ||
| 5:00 pm | Memorial Day Bonfire Night at SF’s Ocean Beach (2026) | FREE*
*Fire rings are first come, first serve
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Wednesday, May 27, 2026 | ||
| 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... | ||
| 4:00 pm | ‘Midweek Melodies’ Free Happy Hour Concert (Golden Gate Park) | FREE |
Friday, May 29, 2026 | ||
| Free live music is back in the park. Illuminate LIVE returns to the Golden Gate Bandshell in Golden Gate Park on Sunday, March 1, 2026, launching its sixth season of free outdoor more... | ||
Saturday, May 30, 2026 | ||
| Free live music is back in the park. Illuminate LIVE returns to the Golden Gate Bandshell in Golden Gate Park on Sunday, March 1, 2026, launching its sixth season of free outdoor more... | ||
| 11:00 am | The Box SF “Eat Me!” Artisan Food Fair (2026) | *
*Tickets / Reservations are NOT required!
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Sunday, May 31, 2026 | ||
 The Box SF presents EAT ME!, a monthly artisanal food fest, kicking off on January 10-11, 2026! Enjoy a flavorful weekend at The Box SF each month while exploring a wide selection more... | ||
| 4:30 pm | Free Reggae in the Park: Dub Mission 30th Anniversary (Golden Gate Park) | FREE |
Tuesday, June 2, 2026 | ||
 Whether you’re a native San Franciscan, a visitor from the other side of the world, or a budding botanist, the Conservatory of Flowers, located in Golden Gate Park, offers an intimate, more... | ||
| 4:00 pm | SF’s Free Arcade Game Night at The Detour (First Tuesdays) | FREE*
*Free unlimited play wristband with any purchase from bar
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Wednesday, June 3, 2026 | ||
 Located in SF’s Castro District, the GLBT Historical Society Museum is the first full-scale, stand-alone museum of its kind in the United States. The museum celebrates 100 years of the city’s more... | ||
| 6:00 pm | “Safe Words” Comedy & Hot Dogs | SF | FREE*
*Donation-based admission
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| 6:30 pm | “South Side Beer Ride” Free Monthly Brewery Shuttle | SF | FREE*
*Shuttle is Free. Beer for purchase.
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Thursday, June 4, 2026 | ||
| 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... | ||
| 12:00 pm | SFMOMA’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
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| 6:00 pm | Lower Polk / TL Art Walk | Trendyloin | FREE |
Friday, June 5, 2026 | ||
 On the first Friday of every month, over a dozen North Beach galleries, museums, bars, and restaurants stay open late for a self-guided First Fridays Art Crawl with special events to showcase the more... | ||
| 3:00 pm | “Block Fest” Tenderloin Arts Festival & Free Art Making | SF | FREE*
*Free, but an RSVP is required.
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| 8:00 pm | San Francisco Bike Party (First Fridays) | FREE |
Saturday, June 6, 2026 | ||
| The Box SF’s Artistica Creators Fest (formerly known as Artists and Makers Fair) is a multi-day weekend event held monthly at the historic building located in the heart of San Francisco! Originally more... | ||
| All Day | Bank 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.
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Sunday, June 7, 2026 | ||
| The Box SF’s Artistica Creators Fest (formerly known as Artists and Makers Fair) is a multi-day weekend event held monthly at the historic building located in the heart of San Francisco! Originally more... | ||
| 3:00 pm | SF’s “Civic Symphony” Free Concerts (2025/26) | FREE*
*RSVP - donations are accepted
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| All Day | Bank 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.
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| 11:00 am | SF’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 |
| 12:30 pm | Free Monthly Yoga Class for Beginners | SF | FREE*
*Free but an RSVP is required.
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Sunday, June 14, 2026 | ||
| Sometimes you’ve just got to get away from it all and clear your head with the peace and serenity of a national park. On certain “fee-free” days throughout the year, enjoy free entry more... | ||
| 10:00 am | SFMOMA’s “Free Family Day” Free Museum Day (2026) | FREE*
*Free for up to four adults accompanying each visitor 18 and younger.
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Saturday, June 20, 2026 | ||
| The Box SF presents EAT ME!, a monthly artisanal food fest, kicking off on January 10-11, 2026! Enjoy a flavorful weekend at The Box SF each month while exploring a wide selection more... | ||
Sunday, June 21, 2026 | ||
 The San Francisco Civic Music Association presents “Mozart to Mendelssohn” concerts! (M2M) is the Association’s second full orchestra, and was formed in 2014 to accommodate the growing number of musicians who more... | ||
| 11:00 am | The Box SF “Eat Me!” Artisan Food Fair (2026) | *
*Tickets / Reservations are NOT required!
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| 3:00 pm | Mozart to Mendelssohn : Chopin & Gorecki’s Symphony No. 3 | FREE*
*RSVP - donations are accepted
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| 5:00 pm | Father’s Day Bonfire Night at SF’s Ocean Beach (2026) | FREE*
*Fire rings are first come, first serve
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Friday, July 3, 2026 | ||
| Sometimes you’ve just got to get away from it all and clear your head with the peace and serenity of a national park. On certain “fee-free” days throughout the year, enjoy free entry more... | ||
Saturday, July 4, 2026 | ||
 For the first time in four months, it’s finally legal again to have a bonfire at Ocean Beach. During the “No Burn” Season (which runs from November 1 to the end more... | ||
| 7:00 am | Free National Parks Admission for Independence Day Weekend (July 3-5, 2026) | FREE*
*The entrance fee waiver for fee-free days does not cover amenity or user fees for activities such as camping, boat launches, transportation, or special tours. Although the entrance fee is waved, paid parking/shuttle reservations required for Muir Woods even on free days.
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| All Day | Bank 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.
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Sunday, July 5, 2026 | ||
| Sometimes you’ve just got to get away from it all and clear your head with the peace and serenity of a national park. On certain “fee-free” days throughout the year, enjoy free entry more... | ||
| All Day | Bank 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.
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| 11:00 am | SF’s “Head West” Marketplace at the Ferry Building (Every 1st Sunday) | FREE |
Saturday, July 11, 2026 | ||
| The Box SF’s Artistica Creators Fest (formerly known as Artists and Makers Fair) is a multi-day weekend event held monthly at the historic building located in the heart of San Francisco! Originally more... | ||
Sunday, July 12, 2026 | ||
| The Box SF’s Artistica Creators Fest (formerly known as Artists and Makers Fair) is a multi-day weekend event held monthly at the historic building located in the heart of San Francisco! Originally more... | ||
Saturday, July 25, 2026 | ||
| The Box SF presents EAT ME!, a monthly artisanal food fest, kicking off on January 10-11, 2026! Enjoy a flavorful weekend at The Box SF each month while exploring a wide selection more... | ||
Sunday, July 26, 2026 | ||
| The Box SF presents EAT ME!, a monthly artisanal food fest, kicking off on January 10-11, 2026! Enjoy a flavorful weekend at The Box SF each month while exploring a wide selection more... | ||
Saturday, August 1, 2026 | ||
| Holders of Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, or U. S. Trust cardholders (credit cards and debit cards) get free admission to six Bay Area museums, two Sacramento museums and to more more... | ||
| All Day | 2026 Renegade Craft Summer Fair at Fort Mason Center (August 1-2) | FREE |
Sunday, August 2, 2026 | ||
| Holders of Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, or U. S. Trust cardholders (credit cards and debit cards) get free admission to six Bay Area museums, two Sacramento museums and to more more... | ||
| All Day | 2026 Renegade Craft Summer Fair at Fort Mason Center (August 1-2) | FREE |
| 11:00 am | SF’s “Head West” Marketplace at the Ferry Building (Every 1st Sunday) | FREE |
Saturday, August 8, 2026 | ||
| The Box SF’s Artistica Creators Fest (formerly known as Artists and Makers Fair) is a multi-day weekend event held monthly at the historic building located in the heart of San Francisco! Originally more... | ||
Sunday, August 9, 2026 | ||
| The Box SF’s Artistica Creators Fest (formerly known as Artists and Makers Fair) is a multi-day weekend event held monthly at the historic building located in the heart of San Francisco! Originally more... | ||
Saturday, August 22, 2026 | ||
 75,000 hand-built kites are coming to San Francisco and you can walk right under them for free. A massive new installation, Jacob Hashimoto: Giant Arc, is transforming the free public Roberts Family more... | ||
| 11:00 am | The Box SF “Eat Me!” Artisan Food Fair (2026) | *
*Tickets / Reservations are NOT required!
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Sunday, August 23, 2026 | ||
| The Box SF presents EAT ME!, a monthly artisanal food fest, kicking off on January 10-11, 2026! Enjoy a flavorful weekend at The Box SF each month while exploring a wide selection more... | ||
Tuesday, August 25, 2026 | ||
| Sometimes you’ve just got to get away from it all and clear your head with the peace and serenity of a national park. On certain “fee-free” days throughout the year, enjoy free entry more... | ||
