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!
Friday, October 30
City Creatures: Pest Art Pop-Up (SF)
Art. Urban wildlife. Guest speakers. Food. Drinks. Music. And a gallery full of strange things to explore.
City Creatures is a one-day exhibition at Terra Gallery exploring the hidden ecology of city life through art, science, and the perspective of people who work closely with urban ...
“HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)
Get ready for our “HellaSecret” speakeasy comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a venue and you’ll get an email with the secret location. This HellaSecret comedy show takes place in a ...
7th Annual FREE SF Halloween Comedy Fright Fest + Free Candy (Oct. 30-31)
Two nights of Halloween comedy shows with secret lineups, spooky drinks specials in San Francisco Get ready for SF’s 7th Annual HellaFunny Halloween Weekend Comedy Fest – taking over The Function in downtown San Francisco.- SF’s newest comedy club. Free with RSVP – 21+ JUST ...
“The Stoner Comedy Jam” Friday Nights (SF)
You know what makes stand-up comedy funnier? Smoking while watching it live! Come to San Francisco’s premiere cannabis club Moe Greens every Friday night for a night of laughter and, well, getting stoned. HellaFunny is taking over the cannabis lounge at Moe Greens for the ...Every Friday
FREE Hallowen “No Scrubs” ’90s Hip-Hop + R&B Dance Party (Oct. 30-31)
Two nights of throwback jams and spooky cocktails, plus a Halloween night costume contest + free Candy. Free before 11pm with RSVP. The Function is hosting one of the most poppin’ dance parties in San Francisco with the return of No Scrubs epic Halloween ’90s ...
Halloween Hike With Rafiki
Friday, October 30 – 9:45 am - Ends at 2:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | rafiki coalition
This hike includes a visit to the Pet Cemetery to hear creepy stories from Presidio lore. Wear a costume if you dare!
Please meet at Rafiki Coalition (601 Cesar Chavez Street, San Francisco, CA 94124) 20 minutes early for COVID testing. A free shuttle promptly leaves ...
Free Halloween Hike: Creepy Presidio Pet Cemetery Stories (SF)
Friday, October 30 – 10:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Rafiki Coalition
This hike includes a visit to the Pet Cemetery to hear creepy stories from Presidio lore. Wear a costume if you dare!
Please meet at Rafiki Coalition (601 Cesar Chavez Street, San Francisco, CA 94124) 20 minutes early for COVID testing. A free shuttle promptly leaves ...
Free Halloween Hike in The Presidio + Creepy Pet Cemetery Stories (SF)
Friday, October 30 – 10:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | rafiki coalition
Celebrate Halloween early with Rafiki on a beautiful fall Hike in the Presidio!
This hike includes a visit to the Pet Cemetery to hear creepy stories from Presidio lore. Wear a costume if you dare!
Please meet at Rafiki Coalition (601 Cesar Chavez Street, San Francisco, CA ...
Oakland’s “Trunk or Treat” at the Lake (Lake Merrit)
Friday, October 30 – 11:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Lake Meritt - Edoff Memorial Bandstand
TRUNK OR TREAT AT THE LAKE!
Bring the whole family to the lake for a FREE Halloween celebration! Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon with decorated trunks, candy and treats, music, games, and activities for the whole family.
Special focus on youth ages 0–5, but all ages are welcome!
Edoff ...
“Pay-What-You-Can” Taco Day at SF’s Tato (Every Friday)
While many restaurants are struggling, San Francisco Mexican restaurant TATO wants to give back. They’re bringing back their “Taco Love” special which features a two taco plate with sides, and pay-what-you-can pricing. Pay-What-You-Can Taco Day Tato 4608 3rd St. (@ McKinnon) San Francisco (Bayview) Every ...Every Friday
Morning Coffee Cleanup (Mission) w/ Free Coffee For Volunteers
Meet at Cinderella Bakery & Cafe (2937 24th St) to grab our supplies, then cleaning will occur from 11:00am to 12:00pm around the neighborhood. Stay afterwards for FREE coffee and to meet fellow volunteers. Stay afterwards for a free coffee and to meet fellow volunteers. ...
Free Halloween Boonanza 2026 Rooftop Fairy Festival at Salesforce Park (SF)
Friday, October 30 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | TJPA’s Salesforce Park - Rooptop Park
Salesforce Park hosts a free Halloween Boonanza for children and families featuring crafts, candy, fairy encounters from Happily Ever Laughter, and a Jamaroo performance. Costumes are encouraged.
Original Event Description:
_Something magical is brewing four stories above the city! 🎃✨
Bring your little ghosts and goblins to Salesforce ...
“Nightmare on Front Street” 2026: Free Halloween Block Party (Downtown SF)
Friday, October 30 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | 240 Front St
🎃 FREE HALLOWEEN BLOCK PARTY: Nightmare on Front Street 🎃
Join the BIGGEST Halloween party in town in collaboration with the city of San Francisco! We are taking over the whole entertainment zone on California and Front Street!
We want to welcome our special guest DJ Clayton ...
Oakland Chinatown’s “Trick Or Treat” Trail (2026)
Friday, October 30 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Oakland Asian Cultural Center Lobby
Oakland Chinatown hosts a Halloween trick-or-treat event for costumed attendees, who can follow participating-business signs throughout the neighborhood. Check in at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center Lobby for activities and games, followed by a family-friendly costume contest at 3:30 PM. The top three costume-contest winners ...
Trick or Treat in Oakland Chinatown
Friday, October 30 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Oakland Asian Cultural Center
Calling all little ghosts, superheroes, princesses, and Halloween characters! Dress up in your favorite costume and join our family-friendly costume contest in Oakland Chinatown. Kids are invited to show off their Halloween spirit, creativity, and spooktacular looks!
Prizes: Top 3 winners will receive surprise gift cards, ...
Final Weekend of Ocean Beach Bonfires for 2026 (Ends Oct. 31)
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 of February), bonfires are not allowed, but starting March 1, 2026, bonfires are back ...
Hayes Valley’s Glowing Halloween “Trick-or-Treat Trail” + Free Outdoor Movie (2026)
Friday, October 30 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Hayes Valley
Friday, October 30th, after school bring the kids in costume all around Hayes Valley for the merchant Trick-or-Treat Trail. Then stroll over to Hayes Promenade for entertainment, glowing sculptures, and a free outdoor movie in Hayes Valley! ️ EVENT SCHEDULE: 4–6pm | Trick-or-Treat Trail Follow ...
Free Outdoor Video Art Walk Through SF’s Mid-Market (Oct. 30 – Nov. 1)
Meet the Moment Video Festival brings politically and socially engaged video art to storefront windows, vacant spaces and outdoor projections along a walkable Mid-Market loop. Curated by Natasha Becker, Mushi Wooseong James, Việt Lê, Julio César Morales, Efe Ozmen and Twyla Ruby, the festival features ...
$1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)
Fridays are now a little bit more awesome. Did someone say $1 drinks? Monroe in North Beach hosts “Battle of the Decades” DJ party and happy hour every Friday with a DJ spinning progressive tunes. Every hour is a different decade – with drink prices ...Every Friday
SF’s Free Outdoor Movie Night “Despicable Me 4” Free Food + Popcorn (Parkside/Sunset)
🎬🍿 Movies in McCoppin is BACK for 2026! 🍿🎬 People of Parkside Sunset is excited to help bring outdoor movie nights back to our neighborhood! in October, grab your blankets, bring the kids, and join your neighbors at McCoppin Square. ✨ 📍 Taraval ...Every Friday
