Sunday, May 24, 2026 | ||
 On Sunday, May 24, 2026, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art opens its doors for Free Community Day, giving visitors full access to the entire museum, including the exhibition Matisse’s more... | ||
| 11:00 am | 2026 San Francisco Carnaval Festival & Parade (May 23-24) | FREE*
*Free, but donations are accepted
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| 4:30 pm | Free Reggae in the Park 2026 “Crucial Sundays” (Golden Gate Park) | FREE |
| 1:00 am | Golden Gate Park Band’s Free Symphony in the Park: Armenian Culture Day | FREE*
*Free, but donations are welcome.
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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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| 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"
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| 7:00 pm | “Motown On Mondays” DJ Night (Madrone Art Bar) | FREE*
*Free before 8pm; $5 after
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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 |
Thursday, May 28, 2026 | ||
| 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.
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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... | ||
| 6:00 pm | San Francisco Critical Mass (Last Friday of the Month) | FREE |
Saturday, May 30, 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... | ||
| 10:30 am | SF’s Free Kids Music Festival in Golden Gate Park | FREE |
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 |
| 1:00 am | Golden Gate Park Band’s Free Symphony in the Park: Songs and Dances | FREE*
*Free, but donations are welcome.
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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 |
| 8:00 pm | Clara La San | $49.90 |
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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| All Day | Union Street Festival 2026 (June 6-June 7) | FREE |
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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| 1:00 am | Free Pride Concert: “Golden Gate Park Band” Symphony in the Park | FREE*
*Free, but donations are welcome.
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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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| All Day | Union Street Festival 2026 (June 6-June 7) | FREE |
| 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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Monday, June 8, 2026 | ||
| 6:30 pm | Cyberpunk Cinema Night | Mission Dist. | FREE |
Wednesday, June 10, 2026 | ||
| 7:00 pm | The Laugh Boat: Local Brews & Free Comedy | SF | FREE |
Thursday, June 11, 2026 | ||
 Winner 2015 Theater Bay Area Award Outstanding Production of a Solo Play This show is an unrelenting look at a ten-day period in Copeland’s life—the mandatory ten-day waiting period before he could more... | ||
| 6:00 pm | Thursday Night Poem Jam | SF Main Library | FREE |
| 8:00 pm | Shame Cave Comedy Show: A Shameful Yet Shameless Night | SF | FREE |
Friday, June 12, 2026 | ||
 San Francisco’s free outdoor movie tradition is back with a full season for 2026. The Sundown Cinema series has just announced its lineup, bringing family-friendly films to parks across the city more... | ||
| 7:00 pm | Free Comedy Night w/ Danny Dechi & Friends | Outer Richmond | FREE |
Saturday, June 13, 2026 | ||
 Save the Date! It’s California’s largest Juneteenth celebration ft. Live Music, a brand new Kids Zone, Fashion Show and much more TBA. Get ready for Juneteenth in San Francisco’s historic Fillmore District. more... | ||
| 9:00 am | Trail & Habitat Volunteer Work: Restoring Laguna Honda’s Lost Trails | SF | FREE |
| 10:30 am | Golden Gate Park “Singing in the Park” Community Party (SF) | FREE*
*Completely Free
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| 11:00 am | 2026 Golden Gate Park Band Festival (June 13-14) | FREE*
*Free, but donations are welcome.
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| 12:00 pm | Eco 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
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| 8:00 pm | VTSS | $36.86 |
| 8:30 pm | Saturday Write Fever: Insta-Plays Written & Performed | SF | FREE |
Sunday, June 14, 2026 | ||
 The Inner Sunset Flea Market is back for its 11th season on April 12th! Launched in collaboration with the Inner Sunset Park Neighbors and happening every second Sunday from April to more... | ||
| 7:00 am | Free National Parks Day: Muir Woods + Yosemite for Flag Day 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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| 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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| 11:00 am | 2026 Golden Gate Park Band Festival (June 13-14) | FREE*
*Free, but donations are welcome.
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| 2:00 pm | Anime & Manga Club: An Afternoon Full Of Fun | SF | FREE |
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | ||
| 11:00 am | “Biblio Bistro” Farmers’ Market Cooking School | UN Plaza | FREE |
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... | ||
| All Day | Free PresidiGo Shuttle | Downtown to Presidio | FREE |
| 8:00 pm | Ibrahim Maalouf | $53.95 |
| 11:59 pm | San Francisco Midnight Mystery Ride (Every Third Saturday) | FREE |
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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| 1:00 pm | Golden Gate Park Band’s Father’s Day & Juneteenth Symphony in the Park | FREE*
*Free, but donations are welcome.
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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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Thursday, June 25, 2026 | ||
| 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.
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Friday, June 26, 2026 | ||
 Critical Mass is a mass bicycle ride that takes place on the last Friday of each month in San Francisco. Meet and 6pm, ride at 6:30 pm from Embarcadero Plaza (foot more... | ||
| 8:00 pm | Underscores | $39.44 |
Saturday, June 27, 2026 | ||
| 8:00 pm | Aaron Hibell | $36.86 |
Sunday, June 28, 2026 | ||
 The Golden Gate Park Band presents its 144th season in Golden Gate Park’s music concourse. That’s right, this 30-piece symphony has been playing free concerts in Golden Gate Park since 1882. For 2026, the more... | ||
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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| 1:00 pm | Golden Gate Park Band’s 4th of July Symphony in the Park | FREE*
*Free, but donations are welcome.
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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 |
| 1:00 pm | Golden Gate Park Band’s Symphony in the Park: Musical Landscapes | FREE*
*Free, but donations are welcome.
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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 Inner Sunset Flea Market is back for its 11th season on April 12th! Launched in collaboration with the Inner Sunset Park Neighbors and happening every second Sunday from April to more... | ||
| 11:00 am | The Box SF Artistica Creators Fest (July 11-12) | FREE*
*TICKETS NOT REQUIRED
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| 1:00 pm | Golden Gate Park Band’s Free ‘Disney Magic’ Symphony in the Park | FREE*
*Free, but donations are welcome.
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Sunday, July 19, 2026 | ||
| The Golden Gate Park Band presents its 144th season in Golden Gate Park’s music concourse. That’s right, this 30-piece symphony has been playing free concerts in Golden Gate Park since 1882. For 2026, the more... | ||
Friday, July 24, 2026 | ||
| San Francisco’s free outdoor movie tradition is back with a full season for 2026. The Sundown Cinema series has just announced its lineup, bringing family-friendly films to parks across the city 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... | ||
| 1:00 pm | Golden Gate Park Band’s Symphony in the Park: Scottish Music & Dancing | FREE*
*Free, but donations are welcome.
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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... | ||
| 11:00 am | SF’s “Head West” Marketplace at the Ferry Building (Every 1st Sunday) | FREE |
| All Day | 2026 Renegade Craft Summer Fair at Fort Mason Center (August 1-2) | FREE |
| 1:00 pm | Golden Gate Park Band’s Free Symphony in the Park (Golden Gate Park) | FREE*
*Free, but donations are welcome.
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