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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, September 20

Flower Piano 2026: 12 Hidden Pianos in Golden Gate Park (Final Day)
Flower Piano 2026: 12 Hidden Pianos in Golden Gate Park (Final Day)

One of the most unique interactive music festivals in the Bay Area is back! Flower Piano returns for its 11th year with 11 days of music, 12 pianos, and 130 performances in the Botanical Garden, plus plenty of open play opportunities, family-friendly activities, and more ...

Blues, Brews & BBQ (Alameda)
Sunday, September 20 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP to be entered into prize drawings
| Washington Park (Alameda)
Blues, Brews & BBQ (Alameda)
Join us for a celebration of world-class Blues musicians, a myriad of local craft breweries, and smoking BBQ vendors. Celebrate the 9th Annual Blues, Brews & BBQ on Sunday, Sept. 20, from noon to 6 p.m. at Washington Park (740 Central Ave.) in Alameda. Presented by ...

Free Sunday Comedy Night in Downtown SF
Free Sunday Comedy Night in Downtown SF

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. ...

Free Movement and Sports Sessions for Girls (Oakland)
Sunday, September 20 – 9:00 am - Ends at 9:50 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free drop in sessions; no registration required
| Lake Temescal (North)
Free movement and sports sessions for girls at Lake Temescal | Sundays at 9 a.m. LudoLogic Sports is hosting free drop-in sessions for girls ages 4–6, featuring high-energy games and activities that build gross motor skills, confidence, and readiness to try sports. Sundays at 9 a.m., September ...
“Let’s Paws” Benefit for Sulala Animal Rescue in Gaza (Berkeley)
Sunday, September 20 – 9:00 am - Ends at 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP required
| Berkeley Animal Rights Center
"Let's Paws" Benefit for Sulala Animal Rescue in Gaza (Berkeley)
Join Albany & El Cerrito for Palestine for a morning breakfast event benefiting Sulala Animal Rescue, the only animal welfare organization operating in Gaza. Enjoy a vegan breakfast and activities for the whole family, including your furry friends! The highlight of the morning is a live ...
“Manny’s Neighborhood Trash Cleanup” w/ $1 Beer & Free Yoga Classes, Free Fries (SF)
Sunday, September 20 – 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
"Manny's Neighborhood Trash Cleanup" w/ $1 Beer & Free Yoga Classes, Free Fries (SF)

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 the Sunday Scaries hit with an easy hour of picking up trash around our ...Every Sunday

SF’s Muni Heritage Weekend 2026: Ride Rare Historic Vehicles (Sept. 19-20)
SF’s Muni Heritage Weekend 2026: Ride Rare Historic Vehicles (Sept. 19-20)

Step aboard San Francisco’s transit history at Muni Heritage Weekend, a two-day celebration featuring rare vintage streetcars, buses and cable cars, free rides, interactive exhibits, family activities and more at the San Francisco Railway Museum and Don Chee Way Plaza. San Francisco’s iconic transit system ...

35th Annual Fiesta on the Hill (Bernal Heights)
Sunday, September 20 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Bernal Heights Neighborhood Center
35th Annual Fiesta on the Hill (Bernal Heights)
Celebrate community, culture, and connection at the 35th Annual Fiesta on the Hill on Cortland Avenue in Bernal Heights. Celebrate 35 years of community, culture, and connection at the 35th Annual Fiesta on the Hill, presented by the Bernal Heights Neighborhood Center. As BHNC approaches 50 ...
SF’s Free “Sundays at the Beach” Tai Chi Day (Great Highway)
Sunday, September 20 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE | The Great Highway
SF's Free "Sundays at the Beach" Tai Chi Day (Great Highway)

Join us for Tai Chi this Sunday! 10am at Judah and Great Highway Park This monthly course is for beginners and experienced students of tai chi alike. Plus, coffee is on us at @javabeachsf after the course. As a reminder, Sundays at the Beach is ...Monthly

“Weekend Wellness” Sunday Fest 2026: Free Pilates, Yoga & Zumba (Thrive City)
Sunday, September 20 – 10:00 am - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Thrive City
"Weekend Wellness" Sunday Fest 2026: Free Pilates, Yoga & Zumba (Thrive City)
Weekend Wellness presented by Kaiser Permanente returns to Thrive City for a free Sunday morning event featuring Pilates, Zumba, and yoga classes by Vennu Yoga, as well as a farmer’s market with fresh produce. Activities are open to all ages and space is first-come, first-served. ...
Free Pop-Up Family Dance Class
Sunday, September 20 – 10:00 am - Ends at 10:50 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free, reservation limited to 30 participants, RSVP required. Walk-ups permitted only as space allows.
| Strawberry Creek Park
Free Pop-Up Family Dance Class
Join Luna Dance & Creativity on Sunday 9/20/26 for FREE Family Dance. This class is an opportunity for children and parents/guardians to deepen their connection through creative movement exploration. All ages and generations welcome! Come gallop, burst, balance, and wiggle with us.   Where: Strawberry Creek Park, ...
Weekend Wellness
Sunday, September 20 – 10:00 am - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Thrive City
Weekend Wellness
Get ready to step into Sunday so you’re energized for the week ahead! Join us for Weekend Wellness presented by Kaiser Permanente, an experience designed to help you and the family refresh, revive, and reset before the week officially begins. Get ready for a morning filled ...
SF’s Alta Plaza Park Tennis Courts are Back: Reopening Celebration (SF)
Sunday, September 20 – 10:00 am - Ends at 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Alta Plaza Park Tennis Courts
SF's Alta Plaza Park Tennis Courts are Back: Reopening Celebration (SF)
Friends of Alta Plaza Park, San Franciscans for Sports and Recreation, and San Francisco Recreation and Park will celebrate the resurfacing of Alta Plaza Park’s tennis courts. The event includes tennis activities, foam-tip archery, refreshments, family activities, special guest speakers, and a ceremonial unveiling of ...
Vans / FTC40 Skate Contest at Haight St. Fair (SF)
Sunday, September 20 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Haight Street Fair
Vans / FTC40 Skate Contest at Haight St. Fair (SF)
FTC40 Skate Contest takes place during the Haight Street Fair with best trick divisions for youth, beginner, intermediate, advanced, and open skaters. The contest includes different obstacles and prizes. Original Event Description: _🏆 FTC40 SKATE CONTEST 🏆 Sunday September 20th from 11AM—5PM In celebration of FTC40, we will be ...
Savor the Sweetness: Recchiuti Tasting
Sunday, September 20 – 11:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Ferry Building
Savor the Sweetness: Recchiuti Tasting
Savor the Sweetness: Recchiuti Tasting Experience the rich, handcrafted flavors of Recchiuti Confections with artisanal chocolates, truffles, and caramels. A sweet delight! Ferry Building Sunday, September 20th ⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Indulge in the rich, handcrafted flavors of Recchiuti Confections and discover what makes this beloved San Francisco ...
Free “Berkeley Old Time Music” Festival in the Park (+ Free Ashkenaz Workshops)
Sunday, September 20 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Many events free. Workshops are free with optional $25 donation. Ticketed concerts and dances are $20–$44.
| All Over Berkeley
Free "Berkeley Old Time Music" Festival in the Park (+ Free Ashkenaz Workshops)

The Berkeley Old Time Music Convention returns September 16-20, 2026, for its 23rd annual festival with five days of old-time music, dancing, workshops, open jams, and concerts at venues across Berkeley. The event features acclaimed local and national musicians, free daytime programs at Berkeley Central ...

“Lindy in the Park” Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)
Sunday, September 20 – 11:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Weather permitting (rain cancels)
| JFK Drive Lindy Hop Spot
"Lindy in the Park" Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)

Get ready to swing in Golden Gate Park every sunny Sunday at “Lindy in the Park,” a weekly free event near the de Young Museum, when the streets of Golden Gate Park are closed to traffic and the dancers take over. This in person event resumed ...Every Sunday

2026 San Francisco Greek Festival (Sept. 18-20)
Sunday, September 20 – 11:00 am - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Annunciation Cathedral
2026 San Francisco Greek Festival (Sept. 18-20)

The 75th Annual San Francisco Greek Food Festival, “A Journey of Greek Culture,” returns to the Mission District September 18-20, 2026, bringing three days of homemade Greek food, traditional dancing, live music, and community celebration to Annunciation Cathedral. Come hungry for Greek favorites including gemista, ...

SF’s Chinatown “Autumn Moon Festival”: Dumpling Contest & White Crane Dragon Parade
Sunday, September 20 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Chinatown
SF's Chinatown "Autumn Moon Festival": Dumpling Contest & White Crane Dragon Parade

Get ready for the 36th Annual San Francisco Chinatown Autumn Moon Festival, returning to Chinatown on Saturday, September 19, and Sunday, September 20, 2026, from 11am to 5pm. The free two-day celebration takes over Grant Avenue between California and Broadway, with food vendors, mooncakes, kids ...

Free Japanese Block Party (Nisei + Bar Iris) on Polk
Sunday, September 20 – 11:00 am - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*You can purchase food and drinks at the event
| Nisei
Free Japanese Block Party (Nisei + Bar Iris) on Polk
Chef David Yoshimura’s Nisei and Bar Iris will close down Polk Street between Green & Union for a full day of festival-style games, Japanese street food, and a small market, running 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM. What started as a way to celebrate the restaurant’s own ...