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!
Saturday, April 25
Free “Legion of Honor” Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)
the Legion of Honor offers free general admission to the permanent galleries to Bay Area residents. Advanced tickets are required, and capacity is limited due to COVID-19 precautions. Please note that admission to any special exhibits is not included nor discounted and will require ...Every Saturday
Annual Cupertino Cherry Blossom Festival 2026 (April 25-26)
Saturday, April 25 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Cupertino Memorial Park (Stevens Creek)
The 42nd Cupertino Cherry Blossom Festival will take place at Cupertino Memorial Park on April 25-26, 2026. Enjoy free admission and free parking. An award-winning Bay Area festival showcasing Japanese arts, crafts, culture, and traditions returns to Memorial Park for the 42nd year. Please join us ...
Drawing From Film: Virdiana and 3-Year Anniversary Celebration
We’ll be pausing Buñuel’s surrealist nun dramedy Viridiana, to draw striking frames. The drawing session will be followed by light refreshments and a chance to celebrate the three year anniversary of the program.
Basic materials (pencils, paper, erasers) will be provided. You may bring your own ...
Piedmont Food Fest (Oakland)
Piedmont Food Fest is back! Join us at Piedmont Park on 4/25, 11am-4pm for a vibrant multicultural festival full of global flavors (paella, empanadas, Nepalese dumplings, shaved ice and more), live performances (including DJ HeyLove, The Cal Band, Beloved Aerial Arts), KidZone carnival games and ...
“Downtown Dance” Free Festival (Fremont)
Celebrate the spirit of dance at the Fremont Downtown Event Center!
Downtown Dance!
Saturday, April 25
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
3500 Capitol Ave, Fremont, CA
Free and open to the public. Fun for all ages!
Join us for live multicultural performances, and try your hand at different dancing styles with ...
SF’s DogFest 2026: Pet Festival, Carnival & Parade (Duboce Park)
DogFest 2026 is a mutt-tastic festival at one of the most dog-friendly parks in the city and the biggest dog event in San Francisco.
DogFest is a celebration of dogs, families, community, and spring in San Francisco. It’s also a charitable event that raises funds for ...
“Off the Grid” Waterfront Fest + Free Ferry Rides (Treasure Island)
San Francisco’s newest waterfront hangout is getting a weekly food party this spring. Off the Grid is launching a brand-new Saturday market at Treasure Island’s Cityside Park with food vendors, music, and family-friendly activities. from April 11 to May 16 (11 am to ...Every Saturday
2026 Dutch “King’s Day” Windmill Festival in Golden Gate Park (SF)
Saturday, April 25 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Murphy Windmill
Normally, the Murphy Windmill (the largest in the world when it was built in 1908) sits majestically, but silently watching over the southwest corner of Golden Gate Park which no longer needs it to pump the 40,000 gallons of water a day it used to ...
Free “SF Opera” Spring 2026 Tour of Bay Area Parks & Plazas (Concord)
Bohème Out of the Box is back for its fourth season—and we’re taking Puccini’s story of love, friendship and heartbreak on the road this April. A one-hour, open-air La Bohème, performed on a converted shipping-container stage. Sung in Italian. English translations on your phone. Bring ...
Manga’s First Century: An Author Talk with Dr. Andrea Horbinski
How did manga become manga? Manga’s First Century: How Creators and Fans Made Japanese Comics, 1905-1989, explores the rise of manga as a distinct medium in Japanese society in the 20th century.
The talk will take place at the Main Library, on the 4th Floor, in ...
Prescott Circus Showcase: Free Youth Circus Performance (Oakland)
Ordinary children performing extraordinary skills!
The Prescott Circus Theatre returns to the stage with a Spectacular Spring Showcase featuring the talent and pride of Oakland youth!
We feature as many as 50 talented Oakland youth, ages 8-18, from over ten Oakland public schools from East to West ...
Alive and Kicking” 2026 SF Dance Film Festival (Brava Theater)
Get ready to jump, jive, and feel the joy with Alive and Kicking, the acclaimed documentary celebrating the vibrant world of swing dance. From its historic roots to its thriving global community today, the film captures the cathartic power and infectious spirit at the heart of ...
Sunday, April 26
Bay Area Dance Week 2026 w/ 100+ Free Events (April 24–May 3)
Sunday, April 26 – All Day |
Cost: FREE | All Over the Bay Area
Bay Area Dance Week is a 10-day celebration of movement and dance, where the vibrant and diverse Bay Area dance community offers free classes, workshops, performances, open rehearsals, and more for people of all ages, backgrounds, and experience levels. The festival runs April 24-May 3, ...
SF’s Shipyard Open Studios (2026)
Over 100 Artists, Food, a Beer & Wine Garden, and Live Music at the historic Hunters Point Shipyard! Over 100 artists in their studios. Connect with artists both in the Gallery and inside their working studios, where creativity unfolds every day. This is a unique ...
Mare Island’s 2026 One-Day Music Festival “Decked Out at The Quarters”
Experience Mare Island’s annual musical festival at Officer’s Row.
Decked Out at The Quarters brings together Bay Area’s musicians for a one-day-only music extravaganza: over 20 bands rocking genres from jazz and folk to R&B and rock. Plus, enjoy delicious bites and cold beverages from local ...
Win Tix: Comedy Powerhouse “Jessica Kirson” Live at the Castro Theatre (SF)
Jessica Kirson is a comedy powerhouse known for her high-energy, hilariously relatable performances and unforgettable characters. Her viral character videos have amassed over 200 million views across social media, earning her a devoted, multigenerational fanbase.
Jessica Kirson produced FX’s Hysterical, the acclaimed SXSW-premiering documentary on women ...
FREE: “Hayes Valley Comedy Night” Sunday at The Function (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. ...
The Petaluma Spring Antique Faire (2026)
Sunday, April 26 – 8:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Historic Downtown Petaluma
Join us for a day of shopping and collecting in beautiful Downtown Petaluma!
Antique and collectible lovers throughout the Bay Area are welcome to come, browse and shop the 41st Annual Petaluma Antique Faire this Spring on Sunday, April 26, 8 am to 4 pm set ...
Annual Cupertino Cherry Blossom Festival 2026 (April 25-26)
Sunday, April 26 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Cupertino Memorial Park (Stevens Creek)
The 42nd Cupertino Cherry Blossom Festival will take place at Cupertino Memorial Park on April 25-26, 2026. Enjoy free admission and free parking. An award-winning Bay Area festival showcasing Japanese arts, crafts, culture, and traditions returns to Memorial Park for the 42nd year. Please join us ...
“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
