Free Events
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, July 18
Free African American Folktales Live w/ Music + Storytelling (SF)
Experience African and African American folktales, legends and history brought to life through music, movement, singing and the spoken word by renowned storyteller Kirk Waller.
This joyful intergenerational program celebrates culture, creativity and connection.
Connect: Kirk Waller – Website
Free 2025 International Chess Day Tournament (Berkeley)
Berkeley Public Library will hold its Fourth annual International Chess Day Tournament on Saturday, July 18th at the Claremont Branch. The tournament is for all ages with three separate ages categories, Youth, Young Teen, and Adults.
The Youth and Young Teen sections will take place between ...
2026 Valley Car Show: Free Concert + Hot Rods (Woodacre)
Fueled by national radio airplay and a climb up the Top 50 Americana and AAA Singles charts, Wreckless Strangers continue celebrating the release of their new album, Dirty Souls, with a summer run of performances across the greater Bay Area. Newly announced dates include a FREE show at ...
Golden Gate Park “The Whale’s Tail” Beer/Wine Garden + Live Music (Summer 2026)
The Whale’s Tale is a seasonal, open-air destination for live music, food and drinks, community programming and relaxing afternoons. Open Saturdays and Sundays and select holidays beginning Memorial Day weekend, the Whale’s Tail features a rotating lineup of musical acts throughout the season, weekly free ...Every Saturday
National Caviar Day 2024: Free Tasting + Ice Cream Cart (SF)
This year, The Caviar Co. is celebrating National Caviar Day at our Union Street flagship with caviar pairings, rosé pours by Hampton Water, an ice cream cart by Graza, a DJ, photo booth, and special partner activations. Join us for our favorite holiday and enjoy ...
Free Caviar Day Fest: Veuve Clicquot Pours + Live DJs (Tiburon)
Join us at our Champagne Lounge to celebrate National Caviar Day with caviar dishes, Veuve Clicquot pours, live DJ sets, caviar hot dogs, and more. The day will be filled with fun festivities and plenty of reasons to raise a glass.
Free Rhythmix in the Parks: Andre Thierry Live (Alameda)
Zydeco Grooves with Grammy-Nominated Andre Thierry At Franklin Park
Grab your chairs and blankets, pack a picnic lunch and head outdoors to celebrate the diverse cultural traditions of our community with live music and dance from around the globe at Rhythmix in the Parks!
Playing with a ...
Free Summer Carnival: Fresh Victor Tastings (Hayes Valley)
Fresh Victor tasting summer carnival celebration
Fresh Victor Tasting: A Summer Carnival Celebration �Join us on Saturday, July 18th from 12–4 PM at 465 Hayes Street for a joyful summer tasting experience! Enjoy refreshing Fresh Victor flavors, festive carnival vibes, and a fun community gathering filled ...
2026 Hayes Valley Carnival: Free Circus Bella Shows (SF)
The 2026 Hayes Valley Carnival Promises Summer Fun, Live Music, and One-Ring Wonders on July 18th
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Step right up! On Saturday, July 18, 2026, the heart of San Francisco will transform into a vibrant, open-air spectacle as the annual Hayes Valley Carnival ...
SF’s Free Cheese + Date Syrup Tasting Pop-Up (Hayes Valley)
Sample & Savor: Datesy Date Syrup + Secret de Compostelle ��
Discover bold flavors with Datesy Date Syrup and Secret de Compostelle cheese. Sample, savor, and enjoy!
Saturday, July 18 | 12–3 PM � Hayes Valley, 465 Hayes Street
Join us for a gourmet tasting featuring Datesy Date ...
Pop Nosh
Join us Saturday, July 18, from 12–4 p.m. at Temescal Brewing for Pop Nosh, a food party hosted by East Bay Nosh featuring a lineup of pop-ups we can’t stop thinking about. Come hungry for incredible bites, local drinks, great music, raffle giveaways, and a ...
SF’s 115th Annual Hayes Valley Carnival (2026)
The Hayes Valley Carnival is back on Saturday, July 18, 2026, bringing a free afternoon of circus performances, street games, and community celebration to the heart of the neighborhood.
The main draw is Circus Bella, performing two shows at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. at PROXY, ...
SF’s 30th Annual Urban Youth Arts & Graffiti Festival (2026)
Precita Eyes’ Annual Urban Youth Arts Festival takes place on the third Saturday of July. This year, the festival will take place on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Precita Park from 1pm to 5pm.
The Urban Youth Arts Festival is an annual, youth-directed event that offers city residents ...
“San Francisco Mime Troupe” Live Summer Musical in the Park (2026)
The Tony Award-winning San Francisco Mime Troupe returns for its 2026 season with free and lively performances in park settings around the Bay Area. San Francisco Mime Troupe | 2026 Free political theater & music in parks around the Bay Area Various dates: July 3 ...
“Creating Utopia” Free Collective Participatory Design Workshop (Oakland)
Creating Utopia – a Free Hands-On collective workshop in Oakland
What is your dream community and environment? In this participatory, collaborative workshop you will design your utopian block for 100 inhabitants and merge it with co-participants to create a model village.
At Lakeview Public Library in Oakland, ...
3rd Saturday Poetry in Chinatown
Open mic before and after the featured poets. Sign up at 3 pm.
Norma Smith (normasmithwriter.com) is a Bay Area poet, memoirist, and lyric essayist. She was born in Detroit and grew up in Fresno. She worked in hospitals for decades and has also worked as a ...
3rd Saturday Poetry in Chinatown
Open mic before and after the featured poets. Sign up at 3 pm.
Norma Smith (normasmithwriter.com) is a Bay Area poet, memoirist, and lyric essayist. She was born in Detroit and grew up in Fresno. She worked in hospitals for decades and has also worked as a ...
Richmond Night Market (SF)
Looking for a FREE family friendly event in San Francisco this summer? The Richmond Night Market is back, bringing together incredible food, live entertainment all event long, local businesses, and a vibrant atmosphere that celebrates Richmond.
Hosted by the Community Youth Center of San Francisco (CYC), ...
SF’s “Heart of the Richmond District” Summer Night Markets (2026)
We are delighted to be back for a third year of the ‘Heart of the Richmond District’, a family-friendly series of night markets on Clement Street between 22nd and 25th Avenue. Please join us on every 3rd Saturday | May – August May 16th, 2026 June 20th, 2026 July 18th, ...Monthly
Stogies on the Skyline
An evening of premium cigars, handcrafted cocktails, rooftop views and live music with DJ Heartbreak.
Celebrate in style with an unforgettable evening of premium stogies and stunning skyline views. This is the perfect way to kick back, relax, and enjoy a great night out, featuring:
* Cigar-friendly ...
