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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!

Saturday, November 30

“Puff Puff Laugh” SF’s Cannabis Lounge Comedy Show (Moe Greens)
"Puff Puff Laugh" SF's Cannabis Lounge Comedy Show (Moe Greens)

Puff Puff Laugh is Back! And now we’re on Saturdays! HellaFunny is taking over one of SF’s premier cannabis lounges, Moe Greens, for a night of “Puff Puff Laugh.” That’s right… it’s the only comedy show in San Francisco where you can (legally in California) get high ...Every Saturday

Free “Legion of Honor” Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)
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

Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)
Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)

, the de Young offers free general admission to the permanent galleries to Bay Area residents. Please note that admission to any special exhibits is not included nor discounted and will require the full admission price. Saturdays feature engaging art experiences for the entire family, ...Every Saturday

Free Chinatown Walking Tour w/ Free Egg Tart + Dim Sum Tastings (SF)
Saturday, November 30 – 11:00 am - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free. First come, first served. Without registration, there will be a $10 fee at the door.
| San Francisco Chinatown Visitor Information Center
Free Chinatown Walking Tour w/ Free Egg Tart + Dim Sum Tastings (SF)

Join us for one of our most popular events — the free Chinatown Walking Tour! This informative and fun-filled tour will take you through key attractions like the Guan Foundation Temple, Portsmouth Square, Ross Alley, Waverley Place, and more. The tour will include complimentary tea ...

Thrive City “Winter Wonderland” Lighting Ceremony w/ Montell Jordan (SF)
Saturday, November 30 – 3:30 pm - Ends at 5:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Thrive City
Thrive City "Winter Wonderland" Lighting Ceremony w/ Montell Jordan (SF)
The holidays are here! Winter Wonderland is tipping off the festive season with the annual Lighting Ceremony presented by Kaiser Permanente featuring the Bay Area’s largest tree standing at 90 feet tall! This event features live music from the one and only, Montell Jordan, and don’t ...
2024 Holiday Tree Lighting at Yerba Buena Gardens (SF)
Saturday, November 30 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| Yerba Buena Gardens
2024 Holiday Tree Lighting at Yerba Buena Gardens (SF)
Welcome to the Yerba Buena Gardens Holiday Tree Lighting event! Join us at Yerba Buena Gardens for a festive evening filled with holiday cheer. Watch as our magnificent holiday tree, a living coastal redwood on our Great Lawn, lights up the night sky, bringing joy and warmth to all ...

Sunday, December 1

Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile
Sunday, December 1 – 9:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Sunset Mercantile (Outer Sunset)
Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile

Sunset Mercantile’s weekly outdoor market featuring farmers, ranchers, food trucks, live music, children’s activities, vendors, makers, merchants, artists, and local organizations. Bring the whole family for free seasonal art activities at the Sunset Mercantile Artship. Enjoy shopping an array of farm fresh produce, artisan goods. ...Every Sunday

Asian Art Museum: Free Admission Day (Every First Sunday)
Sunday, December 1 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Special exhibitions may require separate admission surcharge
| Asian Art Museum
Asian Art Museum: Free Admission Day (Every First Sunday)

Through the power of art, the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco brings the diverse cultures of Asia to life. Located in the heart of San Francisco, the museum is home to one of the world’s finest collections of Asian art, boasting more than 18,000 ...Monthly

“49er Sunday Football” Watch Party at Westwood (SF)
Sunday, December 1 – 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No cover
| Westwood
"49er Sunday Football" Watch Party at Westwood (SF)

Join us every Sunday for the 49ers’ games and score amazing deals: 49 cent wings $4.90 pints or Fireball shots $4.90 pizza slices Don’t miss out on the ultimate game day experience – bring your friends and cheer on the 49ers with great food and ...

FREE: Oakland “HellaSecret” Comedy Show (Sunday)
FREE: Oakland "HellaSecret" Comedy Show (Sunday)

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 ...

Free Sunday Comedy Night at SF’s Newest Comedy Club (The Function)
Free Sunday Comedy Night at SF's Newest Comedy Club (The Function)

San Francisco’s newest comedy club & cocktail lounge brings comedy and nightlife back to Market Street. Co-owned by comedian Stroy Moyd. Be among the first to check out THE FUNCTION – San Francisco’s brand new full-time comedy club bringing back stand-up comedy and nightlife to ...Every Monday

Free Tix: “Laff Baked” Sunday Night Cannabis Comedy Show (2024)
Sunday, December 1 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
| Mission Cannabis Club
Free Tix: "Laff Baked" Sunday Night Cannabis Comedy Show (2024)

Spend Sunday night getting high (and laughing) with us. San Francisco’s Mission Cannabis Club features a beautiful lounge that is safe and clean for people to consume cannabis flower, prerolls, vapes, and edibles. Consume in comfort and sink into their dreamy leather booths or find ...Every Sunday

Free Tix: HellaSecret “Desi Comedy Night” Live in SF (7p + 8:45p)
Sunday, December 1 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP for first 100 people. $25 at door without RSVP
| Secret Location (SF)
Free Tix: HellaSecret "Desi Comedy Night" Live in SF (7p + 8:45p)

It’s the return of San Francisco’s only weekly HellaDesi Comedy Night with HellaFunny and Funcheap at a HellaSecret comedy venue with easy access to BART. See a showcase of some of the Bay Area’s top comedians of Indian, Pakistani, Sri Lankan, Bangladeshi, Afghan, and South Asian descent ...Every Sunday

2024 World’s Largest Origami Tree “Tree of Hope” (Grace Cathedral)
Sunday, December 1 – 9:00 am - Ends at 5:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Grace Cathedral
2024 World's Largest Origami Tree "Tree of Hope" (Grace Cathedral)

Grace Cathedral is partnering with Rainbow World Fund again this year to decorate the most unique holiday tree in the world (see below for how you can help!). The Rainbow World Fund (RWF) World Tree of Hope ® is the largest origami decorated holiday tree ...

Lower Nob Hill Cleanup w/ Free Lunch for Volunteers (SF)
Sunday, December 1 – 9:45 am - Ends at 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Another Cafe (right outside)
Lower Nob Hill Cleanup w/ Free Lunch for Volunteers (SF)

Meet us every Sunday @ 9:45 AM to gear up outside of Another Cafe (1191 Pine Street, SF). We have one hour to clean up Lower Nob Hill from 10-11 AM. We have supplies for you. Free yummy lunch and beverage after. We have limited ...Every Sunday

“Spiritual WTF” Holiday Marketplace (Walnut Creek)
"Spiritual WTF" Holiday Marketplace (Walnut Creek)
Welcome to the Spiritual WTF?! Holiday Marketplace! Join us at the Heather Farm Community Centerfor a unique shopping experience. Discover a variety of spiritual and whimsical gifts perfect for the holiday season. From crystals to tarot cards, essential oils to handmade jewelry, you’ll find something ...
“Manny’s Neighborhood Trash Cleanup” w/ $1 Beer & Free Yoga Classes, Free Fries (SF)
Sunday, December 1 – 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

“Rock the Boat” Free Rowing Day at India Basin Waterfront Park (SF)
Sunday, December 1 – 10:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | India Basin Waterfront Park
"Rock the Boat" Free Rowing Day at India Basin Waterfront Park (SF)

Join Rocking the Boat for its open boat shop session and rowing on Sunday, November 3 from noon to 4 p.m. Hit the water in one of their recreational rowboats or learn carpentry skills at the open shop session and restore a traditional wooden rowboat in the ...

“Castro Art Mart” Mini Block Party on Noe St. (Every First Sunday)
Sunday, December 1 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Market & Noe
"Castro Art Mart" Mini Block Party on Noe St. (Every First Sunday)

The Castro Art Mart Features LGBTQ Artists, Live Music, and Drag Performances every 1st Sunday of the month on Noe St and Market St (Next to the Lookout Bar), 11-5pm. Come enjoy this Free, Family & Friendly event hosted by Castro Merchants, while supporting local artists, ...Monthly

Oakland Museum of California’s Free First Sundays (OMCA)
Sunday, December 1 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Additional $6 fee for access to special exhibitions
| OMCA (Oakland Museum of California)
Oakland Museum of California's Free First Sundays (OMCA)

The Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) brings together collections of art, history, and natural science under one roof to tell the extraordinary stories of California and its people. Sunday Hours – 11am to 5pm – Please check website as hours may change seasonally Free – ...Monthly