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!
Wednesday, September 16
Free Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)
Wednesday, September 16 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
Opened to the public in 1993, YBCA was founded as the cultural anchor of San Francisco’s Yerba Buena Gardens neighborhood. Our work spans the realms of contemporary art, performance, film, civic engagement, and public life. Centering artists as essential to social and cultural movement, YBCA ...Every Wednesday
Rustic Bakery Perfect Pairings Artisan Tasting Experience (Larkspur)
Please join us as we partner with local Napa and Sonoma County wine producers to host a special Artisan Tasting Event of ‘Perfect Pairings’ – innovative food creations featuring Rustic Bakery products paired with local wines, crafted by our partners’ in-house chefs.
Enjoy rediscovering or experiencing ...
People in Plazas: Soul/Funk Concert (SF)
Wednesday, September 16 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 1:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | 555 California
This free annual outdoor music festival “People in Plazas” (PiP), typically puts on over 130 free lunchtime concerts featuring an array of different styles from July to September in over 15 different public plazas on or near Market Street from the Embarcadero to Fourth Street. “People ...
People in Plazas: Emily Day Swingtet (SF)
Wednesday, September 16 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 1:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | 425 Market Street
This free annual outdoor music festival “People in Plazas” (PiP), typically puts on over 130 free lunchtime concerts featuring an array of different styles from July to September in over 15 different public plazas on or near Market Street from the Embarcadero to Fourth Street. “People ...
Curating America’s 250th
How do museums decide which stories to tell, which artifacts to display, and how to interpret history?
Go behind the scenes with Dr. Amy Ellison, Museum Curator and Director of Exhibitions at Los Altos History Museum, as she explores the curatorial process behind The Spirit of ...
Gr8’tr U X Rafiki Run Club (Crane Cove Park)
Wednesday, September 16 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Crane Cove Park
Ready to lace up and hit the pavement? Join the Gr8’tr U and Rafiki Run Club every Wednesday at 5:30! This 10-week run club gives everyone a chance to enjoy some cardio, bond with their fellow runners, and get a great workout in!
Not much of ...
“Wiener Wednesday” Free Hot Dog Night at Rye (SF)
With a name like “Rye,” this bar is obviously whiskey-centric… but on Wednesday nights the bar leans towards tequila is also awesomely hot dog centric! Come to Rye Bar every Wednesday for free hot dogs with every Hornitos cocktail purchase. Mo and Kat are you ...Every Wednesday
Music: the Gathering
Wednesday, September 16 – 6:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Savoy Tivoli
Join us at the historic Savoy Tivoli for a two-room takeover hosted by Checkpoint.
Live Music Jam: Bring your instrument and hop on stage with our house band to play classic video game tunes, all skill levels welcome to join.
MTG Commander: Bring your decks to the ...
Inside the 2026 SF Ballot: Live Q&A w/ Journalists (SF Main Library)
Get the lowdown on your San Francisco ballot for the Nov. 3 election and make your vote count. Journalists will answer your questions.
Join us in person to dive deep. We’ll break down what’s on the ballot, why it matters, what you need to know before ...
Black Hammer’s Free “Hopped Up” Trivia Night (Every Wednesday)
Wednesday, September 16 – 7:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Black Hammer Brewing
No pens, no paper. Join us for three rounds of fast-paced gameshow-style pub trivia in our taproom every Wednesday at 7PM. Free admission, with bonus points for fastest answer and a live scoreboard. Hopped Up Trivia at 7pm Black Hammer Brewing, 544 Bryant ...Every Wednesday
Thursday, September 17
Free HellaFunny Thursday Comedy Night (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 National Parks Day: Muir Woods + Yosemite for Constitution Day 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 to all national parks and monuments, including Muir Woods and Yosemite National Park, and ...
Center Hardware’s Toolapalooza 2026
Thursday, September 17 – 10:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Center Hardware & Supply
Check out what’s new and exciting from industry leading brands including Milwaukee Tool, DeWalt, Festool, SawStop, STIHL, Freud & Diablo, Knipex, Klein, Stabila, Kishigo, Benjamin Moore, Occidental Leather, Dap, and more. Local faves jumping in for the day include Long Bridge Pizza, Sew Frisco with ...
People in Plazas: Country Concert (SF)
Thursday, September 17 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 1:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Rincon Center
This free annual outdoor music festival “People in Plazas” (PiP), typically puts on over 130 free lunchtime concerts featuring an array of different styles from July to September in over 15 different public plazas on or near Market Street from the Embarcadero to Fourth Street. “People ...
SF’s Free Concerts & Food Trucks: “Civic Center Soundtrack” (Every Tue/Thu)
Thursday, September 17 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Fulton Plaza
San Francisco’s free lunchtime concert series is back. The Civic Center Soundtrack returns for its third season starting Tuesday, April 14, 2026, bringing live music to Fulton Plaza twice a week through October. Concerts take place Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12 pm to 3 pm ...
The Presidio 250th Birthday Celebration (SF)
Commemoration of the 250th Anniversary of the Presidio
Captivating Saga of Crissy Field , An Audio-Visual Interpretation through Music and Art
JOIN US IN CELEBRATING
THE PRESIDIO’S 250th BIRTHDAY!
Thursday, September 17th, 2026
Public showings at 1 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm
Presidio Chapel, 130 Fisher Loop, San Francisco
Preview at https://youtu.be/ETbJZoNvx_U?si=xmBdmsTaaUVzxgRm and https://youtu.be/QpfEjedaTIY?si=5QmQiykMhKTRwB6W
Introductions
Rev. Gerald ...
District 10 Sunnydale Family Summit
This is Your City. This is Your Voice. This is Your Future. Share your story about growing up and raising your family in San Francisco.
Every family has a story. Every voice matters. Please share yours.
Join us for the District 10 Sunnydale Family Summit! The This Is ...
OakTown Thursdays (Oakland)
OakTown Thursdays is every 3rd Thursday from June to October.
Our Thursday, September 17th celebration lifts up Hispanic Heritage hosted by Rudy Ortiz from 102.9 FM hosts with Salsa dancing, low riders, vendors, wrestling from luchadores, performances from DJ Lombriz, Dos Four and headlining Gina Madrid! ...
OakTown Thursdays
OakTown Thursdays is celebrated every third Thursday between 17th street and Telegraph in Downtown Oakland. OakTown Thursday will be celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with salsa dancing, Lowriders, Vendors, and more! Free for all ages! There will be an exclusive after party located at FLUID 510 ...
Beats, Brews & Vines Free Downtown Millbrae Festival
Thursday, September 17 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Downtown Millbrae
Spend your summer nights in Downtown Millbrae at Beats, Brews & Vines, a free outdoor concert series featuring live music, local food, and refreshing drinks! Join us every third Thursday from August through October, 6:00–8:00 PM, at Broadway & Hillcrest. 2026 Beats, Brews & Vines ...
