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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!

Friday, November 13

“Pay-What-You-Can” Taco Day at SF’s Tato (Every Friday)
"Pay-What-You-Can" Taco Day at SF's Tato (Every Friday)

While many restaurants are struggling, San Francisco Mexican restaurant TATO wants to give back. They’re bringing back their “Taco Love” special which features a two taco plate with sides, and pay-what-you-can pricing. Pay-What-You-Can Taco Day Tato 4608 3rd St. (@ McKinnon) San Francisco (Bayview) Every ...Every Friday

SF’s “Bhangra & Beats” Diwali Night Market 2026
Friday, November 13 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Gardens
SF's "Bhangra & Beats" Diwali Night Market 2026

San Francisco’s beloved Bhangra & Beats Night Market returns in 2026 for two massive celebrations, including a special Diwali edition this fall. For the first time ever, the city’s biggest South Asian cultural celebration takes over Yerba Buena Gardens, bringing its signature mix of Punjabi ...

“Bhangra & Beats” Night Market: SF’s Official Diwali Celebration (Yerba Buena Gardens)
Friday, November 13 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Gardens
"Bhangra & Beats" Night Market: SF's Official Diwali Celebration (Yerba Buena Gardens)
Celebrate Diwali at the free Bhangra & Beats Night Market in downtown San Francisco’s Yerba Buena Gardens. The event features live Bhangra performances, interactive dance lessons, DJs, night market shopping, food vendors, and family activities, all in honor of the Festival of Lights. Open to ...
“Let’s Glow” Neon Night Market 2026 (San Leandro)
Friday, November 13 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Downtown San Leandro
"Let’s Glow" Neon Night Market 2026 (San Leandro)
Let’s Glow: Neon Night Market is the final event in Downtown San Leandro’s 2026 Second Friday series. The evening market features local vendors, food, music, and a neon-themed downtown gathering. Original Event Description: _Neon Night Market is back! 🌟 Stop by Downtown San Leandro on November 13th ...
$1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)
Friday, November 13 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission with RSVP on Eventbrite
| Monroe
$1 Drink Fridays: "Battle of the Decades" DJ Party (North Beach)

Fridays are now a little bit more awesome. Did someone say $1 drinks? Monroe in North Beach hosts “Battle of the Decades” DJ party and happy hour every Friday with a DJ spinning progressive tunes. Every hour is a different decade – with drink prices ...Every Friday

Free Holiday Show Under 1200+ LED Lights w/ SF Opera & SF Ballet (Civic Center)
Free Holiday Show Under 1200+ LED Lights w/ SF Opera & SF Ballet  (Civic Center)
Fulton Plaza hosts a free holiday-season performing arts showcase beneath the SPECTRA lights, featuring short live works from the San Francisco Opera, San Francisco Ballet, African American Shakespeare Company, RAWdance, and additional downtown arts organizations. The event includes a post-show reception with opportunities to meet ...
SF’s Free Filipino Cultural District Mural Reveal + Mini Block Party (SoMa)
Friday, November 13 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| Jessie West at 5th and Mission
SF's Free Filipino Cultural District Mural Reveal + Mini Block Party (SoMa)
Join us on Jessie West Alley for the unveiling of two monumental Mahal/Love murals, bold new works shaped by visions of love and belonging from artists Venazir Martinez and Andre Sibayan. Stay for a free mini block party with art activities, a fashion show, and ...
Baracus Rugby Club at Westwood (SF)
Friday, November 13 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Westwood
Baracus Rugby Club at Westwood (SF)
We’re running it back! The B.A. Baracus Rugby Club is taking over the bar at Westwood. Swap your rugby boots for cowboy boots and ride the bull for a good cause — all food and drink sales and bull rides from 6 to 9 go ...
Interpreting 250 Years Since the Anza Expedition (USF)
Friday, November 13 – 6:40 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Tickets are free. Donations always appreciated!
| Fromm Hall, USF
Interpreting 250 Years Since the Anza Expedition (USF)
This year marks the 250-year anniversary of the arrival of the Anza Expedition. In 2026, many events across the Bay Area and beyond have commemorated the arrival of the Anza expedition, which led to the founding of the Presidio and Mission Dolores. The 2026 Kevin ...
East Bay Bike Party (Every Second Friday)
Friday, November 13 – 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Secret Location (East Bay)
East Bay Bike Party (Every Second Friday)

The East Bay Bike Party is a monthly mobile party for riders of all ages, experience levels, and bike types, to meet, ride, and play together in the streets on the second Friday of the month with upwards of 400 riders usually meeting near an East ...Monthly

Saturday, November 14

SF’s Civic Music Free Concerts (2026)
Saturday, November 14 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP - donations are accepted
| Noe Valley Ministry
SF’s Civic Music Free Concerts (2026)

The San Francisco Civic Music Association is dedicated to offering numerous opportunities for classical music lovers and amateur musicians in the San Francisco Bay Area. Our ensembles are open to all musicians and our concerts are free and available to the public. We’d love to ...

FREE: Oakland Comedy Saturday Night @ Secret Speakeasy (7p + 9p Shows)
FREE: Oakland Comedy Saturday Night @ Secret Speakeasy (7p + 9p Shows)

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 ...

“Crazy Funny Asians” Free Comedy Showcase (SF)
"Crazy Funny Asians" Free Comedy Showcase (SF)

Inspired by the blockbuster movie, see some of the Bay Area’s top comedians at San Francisco’s Crazy Funny Asians comedy showcase, presented by Funcheap and HellaFunny. Let’s celebrate the Bay’s Asian-American culture and heritage with laughs at SF’s brand new comedy club on Market St – ...Every Saturday

“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 Tix: HellaSecret “Desi Comedy Night” Live in SF (7p + 9p)
Saturday, November 14 – 9:00 pm - Ends at 10:30 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 + 9p)

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 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

Golden Gate Park “Singing in the Park” Community Party (SF)
Saturday, November 14 – 10:30 am - Ends at 11:30 am | Cost: FREE*
*Completely Free
| Mothers Meadow (Golden Gate Park)
Golden Gate Park "Singing in the Park" Community Party (SF)

Make new friends and beautiful, fun music: join us for free monthly community singing in the park! We meet the Second Saturday of every month @10:30am and will always have the pink blanket above so you can find us. The community sing is super kid, adult ...Monthly

MoAD: Museum of the African Diaspora Free Museum Day (SF)
Saturday, November 14 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Museum of the African Diaspora
MoAD: Museum of the African Diaspora Free Museum Day (SF)

MoAD, a contemporary art museum, celebrates Black cultures, ignites challenging conversations, and inspires learning through the global lens of the African Diaspora. Free Day MoAD hosts a ‘‍THRIVE @ MoAD Community Day’ every second Saturday with free admission to all of its exhibitions. Check ...Monthly

District 4 Sunset Family Summit
Saturday, November 14 – 11:00 am - Ends at 1:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free food and childcare.
| Sunset Recreation Center
District 4 Sunset 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 4 Sunset Family Summit! The This Is ...