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San Francisco… land of the free. Here’s just the free stuff in SF and the Bay Area. Keep your wallet in your pocket and enjoy!

Sunday, December 14

Free Hoop Shoot: Kids Basketball Contest (SF)
Sunday, December 14 – 10:30 am - Ends at 1:00 am | Cost: FREE | Salesian Boys & Girls Club
Free Hoop Shoot: Kids Basketball Contest (SF)
Hoop Shoot is a no-cost fun and energetic event for boys and girls ages 8–13 to participate in a basketball free-throw competition, hosted by the San Francisco Elks Lodge No. 3. Participants can test their skills and even earn the chance to advance to District, ...
SF City Hall’s Brand New Animated Light Show (Thru Dec. 30)
Sunday, December 14 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 11:59 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco City Hall
SF City Hall's Brand New Animated Light Show (Thru Dec. 30)

San Francisco City Hall has debuted a brand new holiday installation: City Hall Winter Lights, a free projection mapping show that turns both the Polk Street and Van Ness Avenue sides of the building into a giant animated storybook. The month-long display runs nightly through ...

Monday, December 15

Oakland’s Free “Town Biz” Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue)
Monday, December 15 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Food/drink for purchase
| Mesa Maguey
Oakland’s Free "Town Biz" Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue)

Get ready for TownBiz Comedy Night in Oakland’s Temescal neighborhood—a celebration of Oakland comedy and culture with a series of pop-up live shows across the Bay by HellaFunny. This HellaFunny comedy night takes place at the just-opened Mesa Maguey, an upscale agave bar and Oaxcacan restaurant that’s a perfect date-night ...Every Monday

Free “Hayes Valley Comedy Night” Monday at SF’s New Black-Owned Comedy Club (The Function)
Free "Hayes Valley Comedy Night" Monday at SF's New Black-Owned Comedy Club (The Function)

Welcome to the heart of laughter right on the edge of SF’s vibrant Hayes Valley district! Step into a world of hilarity and at the newest addition to the city’s comedy scene – a chic, upscale comedy club boasting avant-garde decor, an upstairs lounge and a roster of top-notch comedians. ...

Monday Night Free Comedy Show at SF’s Newest Comedy Club (The Function)
Monday Night Free Comedy Show at SF's Newest Comedy Club (The Function)

San Francisco’s newest comedy club & cocktail lounge brings comedy and nightlife back to Market Street. Co-owned by comedian Stroy Moyd. Be among the first to check out THE FUNCTION – San Francisco’s brand new full-time comedy club bringing back stand-up comedy and nightlife to ...Every Monday

Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)
Japanese Tea Garden's Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)

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 Golden Gate Park. Originally created as a “Japanese Village” exhibit for the 1894 California ...Every Monday

Union Square’s Festive “Winter Walk” 2025 (Dec. 13-24)
Monday, December 15 – 10:00 am - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Lower Stockton Street
Union Square's Festive "Winter Walk" 2025 (Dec. 13-24)

Winter Walk Presented by JPMorganChase, San Francisco’s signature holiday event, returns to Union Square December 13-24, 2025 for a 12-day celebration that transforms two blocks of Stockton Street into a festive holiday destination. This annual event will once again feature a holiday marketplace, food trucks, ...

Union Square’s 2025 Chanukah Festival: 25-Foot-Tall Menorah (2nd Night)
Monday, December 15 – 4:45 pm | Cost: FREE | Union Square Park
Union Square's 2025 Chanukah Festival: 25-Foot-Tall Menorah (2nd Night)

Lighting it up since 1975, San Francisco celebrates the 50th anniversary of the first giant public menorah outside Israel, a landmark Bill Graham project that went on to inspire thousands of menorahs around the world. This year’s eight-night festival brings music, community gatherings, and nightly ceremonies ...

SF Arcade Bar “Emporium” 8 Free Game Tokens for “Industry Night” (Every Monday)
Monday, December 15 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*8 free game tokens if you are part of the "industry"
| Emporium SF
SF Arcade Bar "Emporium" 8 Free Game Tokens for "Industry Night" (Every Monday)

Emporium Arcade Bar San Francisco, the dynamic venue known for its classic arcade games, colorful, fun-loving atmosphere, and renowned drink menu, now offers 8 free game tokens for anyone in “the industry” – so we’re assuming barstaff, restaurant staff, nightlife staff. Monday Nights are for ...Every Monday

Holiday Music Match Up Quiz Night
Monday, December 15 – 6:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP encouraged. Drinks & food available for purchase. 21+ only.
| Wine Down
Holiday Music Match Up Quiz Night
Get ready to sleigh your way through the ultimate Holiday Music Quiz Night! We’re decking the halls and turning up the volume for our very first Holiday Music Match Up, where you’ll test your skills in Name That Tune, Finish the Lyric, and festive music ...
“Motown On Mondays” DJ Night (Madrone Art Bar)
Monday, December 15 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free before 8pm; $5 after
| Madrone Art Bar
"Motown On Mondays" DJ Night (Madrone Art Bar)

at Madrone, dance the night away with hosts DJ Gordo Cabeza and guest DJS spinning originals, exclusive remixes, and close relatives of your favorite Motown songs during M.O.M. Motown on Mondays. Motown on Mondays Every Monday | 7 pm to 2 am Madrone ...Every Monday

Mirthquake: Monday Live Comedy in the Richmond w/ $5 Drinks (SF)
Monday, December 15 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*free tickets, RSVP to ensure a spot, 21+
| Abbey Tavern
Mirthquake: Monday Live Comedy in the Richmond w/ $5 Drinks (SF)

Looking for a great way to kick off your week? Look no further than Mirthquake: Monday Live Comedy in the Richmond! This live stand-up comedy show, held every Monday at the Abbey Tavern, is the perfect way to start your week off with a bang. Featuring a ...Every Monday

Tuesday, December 16

SF Well-Crafted: Free Leather Ornament-Making Workshop in Mid-Market (Haru by SAMS)
SF Well-Crafted: Free Leather Ornament-Making Workshop in Mid-Market (Haru by SAMS)

Not your average paint & sip! Get crafty while enjoying hand-crafted drinks and food and creating unique art. Enjoy free craft workshops that are the perfect artsy excuse to explore bars and restaurants in Mid-Market. Join at The Beer Hall for a custom greeting card ...

SF’s “Laugh GPT” AI-Powered Comedy Night at The Function (7p + 8:30p)
Tuesday, December 16 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required.
| The Function
SF's "Laugh GPT" AI-Powered Comedy Night at The Function (7p + 8:30p)

The robot revolution is upon us, and they’ve infiltrated the world of comedy! Join us for “Laugh GPT,” the AI-powered comedy show that might just be humanity’s last stand-up hurrah. As artificial intelligence advances, who knows how long our human comedians will be able to hold ...Every Tuesday

Oakland’s “Mezcal & Mole” Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)
Tuesday, December 16 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Food/drink for purchase
| Mesa Maguey
Oakland's "Mezcal & Mole" Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)

Get ready for the return of HellaFunny comedy night to Temescal with a series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. This HellaFunny comedy show takes place at the just-opened Mesa Maguey, an upscale agave bar and Oaxcacan restaurant that’s a perfect date-night spot with lots ...Every Tuesday

SF’s Iconic Punchline Comedy Club: Secret Guest List (Joe Klocek)
SF’s Iconic Punchline Comedy Club: Secret Guest List (Joe Klocek)

Get ready for an awesome night of comedy at SF’s iconic Punchline Comedy Club. And you can get on our secret guest list. Secret Guest List: Punchline Free Comedy Nights Punchline Comedy Club, 444 Battery., SF FREE with RSVP (otherwise tickets are $18/$20). – Must ...

$1 Margaritas & “Disco Taco Tuesday” at Underdogs (SoMa)
Tuesday, December 16 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No admission charge
| Underdogs Cantina
$1 Margaritas & "Disco Taco Tuesday" at Underdogs (SoMa)

Join us for a Disco Taco Tuesday at Underdogs Cantina with $1 MARGARITAS from 7:30pm – 8pm! $1 Margs & Disco Taco Tuesday at 7:30pm Underdogs Cantina, 128 King St. (Across from ballpark), SF FREE (No Cover) $1 MARGARITAS from 7:30pm – 8:00pm ...Every Tuesday

Union Square’s Festive “Winter Walk” 2025 (Dec. 13-24)
Tuesday, December 16 – 10:00 am - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Lower Stockton Street
Union Square's Festive "Winter Walk" 2025 (Dec. 13-24)

Winter Walk Presented by JPMorganChase, San Francisco’s signature holiday event, returns to Union Square December 13-24, 2025 for a 12-day celebration that transforms two blocks of Stockton Street into a festive holiday destination. This annual event will once again feature a holiday marketplace, food trucks, ...

Jane Austen’s 250th Birthday
Tuesday, December 16 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 3:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Orinda Books
Jane Austen's 250th Birthday
Join us for a cup of tea and a biscuit to celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th Birthday! We will be serving complimentary tea and biscuits for the occasion. Not to mention, all Jane Austen titles will be 10% off! at purchase. Drop in to celebrate one of England’s ...
Union Square’s 2025 Chanukah Festival: 25-Foot-Tall Menorah (3rd Night)
Tuesday, December 16 – 4:45 pm | Cost: FREE | Union Square Park
Union Square's 2025 Chanukah Festival: 25-Foot-Tall Menorah (3rd Night)

Lighting it up since 1975, San Francisco celebrates the 50th anniversary of the first giant public menorah outside Israel, a landmark Bill Graham project that went on to inspire thousands of menorahs around the world. This year’s eight-night festival brings music, community gatherings, and nightly ceremonies ...