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 “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
2026 “Opening Day On The Bay” Boat Parade & “Blessing of the Fleet” (SF)
Sunday, April 26 – 10:30 am - Ends at 2:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Marina Green
The annual Opening Day on the Bay typically shows off over 100 historic workboats, fireboats, towboats, and classic and contemporary craft.
This marks the official start of the San Francisco boating season.
Annual “Opening Day on the Bay” Boat Parade
Sunday, April 26, 2026
– Blessing of the fleet – ...
“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
SF’s “Sundays at the Beach” Free Yoga Day (Great Highway)
Sunday, April 26 – 12:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | The Great Highway
Come flow with us every 4th Sundays! After the community yoga class, enjoy a cup of coffee on us at @javabeachsf to warm you up from our San Francisco summer weather. 12pm, Judah and Great Highway Park BYO mat and coffee mug. No registration required, ...Monthly
2026 BAYCS Earth Day Festival
Sunday, April 26 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | The Panhandle (Fell & Central)
Join the fun and celebrate the planet with cool activities, music, and good vibes at the 2026 BAYCS Earth Day Festival!
Every year, the Bay Area Youth Climate Summit hosts over 150 attendees in a day of learning, networking, and fun! Our FREE festival features catered ...
SF Poet Laureate Genny Lim + Youth Poet Laureates (SF Main Library)
Sunday, April 26 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 2:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | San Francisco Public Library, Main Library, Latino Room
San Francisco’s 9th Poet Laureate Genny Lim hosts a special program featuring our city’s first Youth Poet Laureates: SF Youth Poet Laureate Karan Gupta, Vice SF Youth Poet Laureate Aisha McCulloch and Tika Zahiri, SF Youth Poet Laureate Cohort Member. Come celebrate poetry as an ...
Golden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party (SF)
Sunday, April 26 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Skatin' Place
There is a place in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park that is heaven for Bay Area inline skaters and roller skaters who like to boogie to the funky beat on wheels. The Godfather of Skate brings his mobile DJ unit and plays groovy tunes for ...Every Sunday
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 ...
Free Reggae in the Park 2026 “Crucial Sundays” (Golden Gate Park)
Sunday, April 26 – 4:30 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)
Free live music is back in the park. Illuminate LIVE returns to the Golden Gate Bandshell in Golden Gate Park on Sunday, March 1, 2026, launching its sixth season of free outdoor concerts with more than 125 performances scheduled through mid-November. The long-running series has ...
