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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, May 2

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

41st Annual Cinco de Mayo Festival (Hayward)
Saturday, May 2 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Downtown Hayward
41st Annual Cinco de Mayo Festival (Hayward)
La Alianza de Hayward will be hosting the 41st Annual Cinco de Mayo event on Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 10:0am to 5:00pm. The event will include live music and dance performances, mariachi, food vendors, artisan vendors, car show, Aztec dancers, baile folklorico, vinyl record ...

Bank of America’s “Museums On Us” Free Museum Weekend (2026)
Bank of America's "Museums On Us" Free Museum Weekend (2026)

Holders of Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, or U. S. Trust cardholders (credit cards and debit cards) get free admission to six Bay Area museums, two Sacramento museums and to more than 225 cultural institutions nationwide, for the first full weekend each month including the de ...Monthly

Sonoma County Farm Trails Spring Tour (May 2-3)
Saturday, May 2 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Most tour stops are free; a few tour stops may charge a small fee (average $5-$10).
| All Over Sonoma County
Sonoma County Farm Trails Spring Tour (May 2-3)

Join Sonoma County Farm Trails for our Blossoms, Bees & Barnyard Babies Spring Farm Tour on May 2 & 3, 2026. This is a self-guided tour of Farm Trails member farms, ranches, and producers. Choose your own agrarian adventure with farm tours, farm animals, special ...

“Off the Grid” Waterfront Fest + Free Ferry Rides (Treasure Island)
Saturday, May 2 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission + Free Ferry with RSVP
| Cityside Park
"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 Japantown Kodomo no Hi Children’s Day Festival (SF)
Saturday, May 2 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California
2026 Japantown Kodomo no Hi Children's Day Festival (SF)
Get the kids together and come out to our annual Children’s Day Festival on Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 11:00am-4:00pm! Bring out the kids and friends to enjoy our annual festival offering many fun games and prizes, craft activities, bounce house, and cultural and live stage ...
Berkeley Bay Festival 2026: Free Boat Rides, Live Music & Activities
Saturday, May 2 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Shorebird Park Nature Center
Berkeley Bay Festival 2026: Free Boat Rides, Live Music & Activities
Celebrate the San Francisco Bay at the Berkeley Marina and connect with the community through live music, food, and hands-on educational activities. Join us for the Berkeley Bay Festival to enjoy: Interactive learning exhibits Fun activities Boat rides Food vendors Free bike valet Adventure Playground Music by the West Grand Brass Band Taylor ...
Annual Spring Vibes Market
Saturday, May 2 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free Admission & Free Onsite Parking
| Crockett Scout Hall
Annual Spring Vibes Market
Join us at the Annual Spring Vibes Market for a fun day of fresh finds, local goodies, and good vibes! Annual Spring Vibes Market Get ready to soak up the sunshine and good vibes at the Annual Spring Vibes Market! This in-person event is all about celebrating ...
Dandelion Dancetheatre “Parable of Belonging – Cycle 1”
Saturday, May 2 – 2:30 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Tickets available at a sliding scale $0-$36
| Ruth's Table
Dandelion Dancetheatre "Parable of Belonging - Cycle 1"
Dandelion Dancetheatre/Wandering Ensemble presents “Parable of Belonging-Cycle 1” at the San Francisco International Arts Festival You are invited to immerse yourself in an interdisciplinary performance experience designed to meet the challenges of our times with vibrant creativity and adaptability. Parable of Belonging is based on the ...

Sunday, May 3

Free Oakland “Beltane Magical Marketplace” May Day Festival (2026)
Sunday, May 3 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to browse
| The Sunshine Prophecy
Free Oakland “Beltane Magical Marketplace” May Day Festival (2026)
Witches don’t just gather at Halloween. Join the Bay Area magical community in celebrating Beltane/May Day, with a day of ritual performance and community building! Sunday May 3rd from 11am to 5:pm, join Modern Witches and The Sunshine Prophecy for A Magical Marketplace: a free, family-friendly ...
FREE: “Hayes Valley Comedy Night” Sunday at The Function (SF)
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. ...

“Manny’s Neighborhood Trash Cleanup” w/ $1 Beer & Free Yoga Classes, Free Fries (SF)
Sunday, May 3 – 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

Sonoma County Farm Trails Spring Tour (May 2-3)
Sunday, May 3 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Most tour stops are free; a few tour stops may charge a small fee (average $5-$10).
| All Over Sonoma County
Sonoma County Farm Trails Spring Tour (May 2-3)

Join Sonoma County Farm Trails for our Blossoms, Bees & Barnyard Babies Spring Farm Tour on May 2 & 3, 2026. This is a self-guided tour of Farm Trails member farms, ranches, and producers. Choose your own agrarian adventure with farm tours, farm animals, special ...

Bank of America’s “Museums On Us” Free Museum Weekend (2026)
Bank of America's "Museums On Us" Free Museum Weekend (2026)

Holders of Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, or U. S. Trust cardholders (credit cards and debit cards) get free admission to six Bay Area museums, two Sacramento museums and to more than 225 cultural institutions nationwide, for the first full weekend each month including the de ...Monthly

Asian Art Museum: Free Admission Day (Every First Sunday)
Sunday, May 3 – 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

SF’s “Head West” Marketplace at the Ferry Building (Every 1st Sunday)
Sunday, May 3 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Ferry Building
SF's "Head West" Marketplace at the Ferry Building (Every 1st Sunday)

Come for the Marketplace, stay for the experience! HEAD WEST is a marketplace for emerging + established local brands and small businesses. From hand-made ceramics to locally sourced vintage, there are always new categories of goods available to explore. Marketplaces becomes a destination to not ...Monthly

“Lindy in the Park” Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)
Sunday, May 3 – 11:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Weather permitting (rain cancels)
| JFK Drive Lindy Hop Spot
"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

“Castro Art Mart” Mini Block Party on Noe St. (Every First Sunday)
Sunday, May 3 – 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, May 3 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission; 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. First Sundays at OMCA Every first Sunday of the month, General Admission to OMCA’s Galleries of California ...Monthly

“The Smugler’s Stash” Star Wars Mystery Pack Market (East Bay)
Sunday, May 3 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Four Fools Winery
The Force arrives early at Four Fools Winery! Join us for a galactic pre-May the 4th celebration where mystery rules and smuggling is highly encouraged (the fun kind, of course). Our vendors are transforming into intergalactic traders for one night only each offering exclusive Mystery Packs ...