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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 14

Fort Point Beer Co Presents: Manzanita Night (SF)
Saturday, November 14 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*free to RSVP, food+bev for purchase
| Fort Point Valencia
Fort Point Beer Co Presents: Manzanita Night (SF)
A one-night celebration at Fort Point Valencia to honor our favorite fall tradition: the release of our Manzanita Smoked Altbier. Join us as we kick off Manzanita season with a night we hope becomes an annual tradition. The cask taps at 5:30pm. Be there for the ...
Free 2026 Art Week Opening: Kinetic Sculpture Show “Abiogenesis” at SF’s Heron Arts
Saturday, November 14 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Heron Arts
Free 2026 Art Week Opening: Kinetic Sculpture Show "Abiogenesis" at SF's Heron Arts
Heron Arts is pleased to announce Abiogenesis, a duo exhibition featuring Philip Beesley and Casey Curran. The opening reception for Abiogenesis is Saturday,  November 14th, 2026 from 6-9pm. It is free and open to the public  and will be part of San Francisco Art Week. ...

Sunday, November 15

SF’s Civic Music Free Concerts (2026)
Sunday, November 15 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP - donations are accepted
| Herbst Theatre
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 Sunday Comedy Night in Downtown SF
Free Sunday Comedy Night in Downtown 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. ...

Lower Nob Hill Weekly Cleanup w/ Free Lunch for Volunteers (SF)
Sunday, November 15 – 9:45 am - Ends at 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Lower Nob Hill Neighborhood/Another Cafe
Lower Nob Hill Weekly Cleanup w/ Free Lunch for Volunteers (SF)

Lower Nob Hill Weekly Cleanup Sundays, 9:45 AM to 11:00 AM Meet outside Another Cafe at 1191 Pine St Grab a picker, meet the people on your block, and leave the sidewalks cleaner than you found them. We provide all the supplies: grabbers, bags, gloves, ...Every Sunday

SF’s Free “Sundays at the Beach” Tai Chi Day (Great Highway)
Sunday, November 15 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE | The Great Highway
SF's Free "Sundays at the Beach" Tai Chi Day (Great Highway)

Join us for Tai Chi this Sunday! 10am at Judah and Great Highway Park This monthly course is for beginners and experienced students of tai chi alike. Plus, coffee is on us at @javabeachsf after the course. As a reminder, Sundays at the Beach is ...Monthly

“Manny’s Neighborhood Trash Cleanup” w/ $1 Beer & Free Yoga Classes, Free Fries (SF)
Sunday, November 15 – 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

SF’s Renegade Craft Holiday 2026 Fair w/ 250+ Makers at Fort Mason (Nov. 14-15)
Sunday, November 15 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Technically free, but suggested $5 entry fee payable onsite via QR code. The contribution supports Renegade Craft's programming.
| Fort Mason Center Festival Pavilion
SF's Renegade Craft Holiday 2026 Fair w/ 250+ Makers at Fort Mason (Nov. 14-15)

Renegade Craft’s Winter 2026 fair brings more than 250 curated small creative businesses to the Fort Mason Center Festival Pavilion for a weekend of holiday shopping. Vendors will offer goods including ceramics, outerwear, snacks, and knit hats. The fair is indoors with outdoor food trucks ...

“Lindy in the Park” Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)
Sunday, November 15 – 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

Holiday Mercato w/ Artisan Cheese + Hand-Poured Candles (Sonoma)
Sunday, November 15 – 11:00 am - Ends at 3:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free (RSVP encouraged)
| Jacuzzi Family Vineyards
Holiday Mercato w/ Artisan Cheese + Hand-Poured Candles (Sonoma)
The holidays are just around the corner, and it’s time to get festive! Join us at Jacuzzi for our annual Holiday Mercato, featuring seasonal products and gifts from Jacuzzi Family Vineyards and The Olive Press alongside a curated collection of local artisans and makers. Shop art ...
Shadelands FallFest: Free Sports, Food Trucks, Family Activities (Walnut Creek)
Sunday, November 15 – 11:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Shadelands SportsMall
Shadelands FallFest: Free Sports, Food Trucks, Family Activities (Walnut Creek)
Enjoy a day with family and friends at Shadelands FallFest, Sunday, November 15, 11am–2pm, hosted by Shadelands Walnut Creek and held on the grounds of the Shadelands SportsMall, 2640 Shadelands Drive, Walnut Creek. Free and family-friendly, the popular, all-community Shadelands FallFest features non-stop DJ music, food ...
“Free Oakland Up” Market: Shop for Free Treasures (Every Friday-Sunday)
"Free Oakland Up" Market: Shop for Free Treasures (Every Friday-Sunday)

Free Oakland UP, a Social Practice Project by Jocelyn Meggait, is open Fridays through Sundays from 12–4 PM, offering free materials for art, collage, and junk journals such as ephemera, electronics parts, books, and household goods. Outdoor items are entirely free to take (just don’t ...Every Sunday

Golden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party (SF)
Sunday, November 15 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Skatin' Place
Golden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party (SF)

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

Monday, November 16

Free SF Comedy Show “Hayes Valley Comedy Night” at The Function (Every Monday)
Free SF Comedy Show "Hayes Valley Comedy Night" at The Function (Every Monday)

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. ...

Oakland’s Free “Town Biz” Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue)
Monday, November 16 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Food/drink for purchase
| Mesa Maguey
Oakland’s Free "Town Biz" Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue)

Get ready for TownBiz Comedy Night in Oakland’s Temescal neighborhood—a celebration of Oakland comedy and culture with a series of pop-up live shows across the Bay by HellaFunny. This HellaFunny comedy night takes place at the just-opened Mesa Maguey, an upscale agave bar and Oaxcacan restaurant that’s a perfect date-night ...Every Monday

Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)
Japanese Tea Garden's Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)

The Japanese Tea Garden provides visitors from around the world with an opportunity to experience the natural beauty, tranquility, and harmony of a Japanese-style garden in the heart of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. Originally created as a “Japanese Village” exhibit for the 1894 California ...Every Monday

SF Arcade Bar “Emporium” 8 Free Game Tokens for “Industry Night” (Every Monday)
Monday, November 16 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*8 free game tokens if you are part of the "industry"
| Emporium SF
SF Arcade Bar "Emporium" 8 Free Game Tokens for "Industry Night" (Every Monday)

Emporium Arcade Bar San Francisco, the dynamic venue known for its classic arcade games, colorful, fun-loving atmosphere, and renowned drink menu, now offers 8 free game tokens for anyone in “the industry” – so we’re assuming barstaff, restaurant staff, nightlife staff. Monday Nights are for ...Every Monday

“Motown On Mondays” DJ Night (Madrone Art Bar)
Monday, November 16 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free before 8pm; $5 after
| Madrone Art Bar
"Motown On Mondays" DJ Night (Madrone Art Bar)

at Madrone, dance the night away with hosts DJ Gordo Cabeza and guest DJS spinning originals, exclusive remixes, and close relatives of your favorite Motown songs during M.O.M. Motown on Mondays. Motown on Mondays Every Monday | 7 pm to 2 am Madrone ...Every Monday

Mirthquake: Monday Live Comedy in the Richmond w/ $5 Drinks (SF)
Monday, November 16 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*free tickets, RSVP to ensure a spot, 21+
| Abbey Tavern
Mirthquake: Monday Live Comedy in the Richmond w/ $5 Drinks (SF)

Looking for a great way to kick off your week? Look no further than Mirthquake: Monday Live Comedy in the Richmond! This live stand-up comedy show, held every Monday at the Abbey Tavern, is the perfect way to start your week off with a bang. Featuring a ...Every Monday

2026 Leonids Meteor Shower
Monday, November 16 – 10:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 am | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Bay Area
2026 Leonids Meteor Shower
In 2026, the Leonids will be active from November 6 to November 30, 2026. This year, the peak is expected around November 17, 2026, with the best viewing after midnight through dawn. Leonids Active Period: November 6 – November 30, 2026 Peak: Around November 17, 2026 Best Viewing: After ...