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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, December 6

North Beach First Fridays Art Crawl (SF)
Friday, December 6 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | North Beach
North Beach First Fridays Art Crawl (SF)

On the first Friday of every month, over a dozen North Beach galleries, museums, bars, and restaurants stay open late for a self-guided First Fridays Art Crawl with special events to showcase the ever-growing collections of art and entertainment that diversify North Beach. First Fridays Art Crawl ...Monthly

“Oakland First Fridays” Street Festival
Friday, December 6 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Telegraph & 27th
"Oakland First Fridays" Street Festival

Oakland First Fridays is an immersive art and community experience on the first Friday of each month from 5-9 pm for five huge blocks on Telegraph Avenue from West Grand to 27th Street. Photography from @skyhighoakland via Oakland First Fridays Oakland’s KONO district (Koreatown/Northgate) springs ...Monthly

$1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)
Friday, December 6 – 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

SF’s Castro Art Walk 2024 (Every First Friday)
Friday, December 6 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free self-guided tour
| Castro Merchants
SF's Castro Art Walk 2024 (Every First Friday)

The Castro Art Walk is back for 2024 as a regular monthly event, every first Friday of the month! Please come and (re)discover the coolest arts district in San Francisco – The Castro Arts District. Participating small businesses extend their business hours to host special ...Monthly

South First Fridays Art Walk (San Jose)
Friday, December 6 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | SoFA District (San Jose)
South First Fridays Art Walk (San Jose)

Join an eclectic evening of arts and culture in downtown San Jose’s SoFA district (and beyond) every first Friday of the month. Please note that South First Fridays is typically canceled in July and January due to the holidays. South First Fridays hours depend on ...Monthly

Corner Store
Friday, December 6 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | 2727 California Street
Berkeley, CA  –This holiday season, the 2727 co-op art gallery reprises its historic role as a beloved neighborhood corner shop, this time selling art in the place of candy. Amidst the glut of Black Friday deals, nostalgia-riddled commercials, and lavish box-store displays, the co-op provides ...
Petaluma Tree Lighting Celebration (2024)
Friday, December 6 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 6:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Theatre Square Plaza
Petaluma Tree Lighting Celebration (2024)
Join an evening of fun and welcome in the Holidays with the Theatre Square tree lighting event! Live music and performances including Santa’s Mailbox, visit with Santa, a laser light show, and more! Friday, December 6, 5:30p-7:30p, Tree Lighting at 6:30p ~ FREE ~
SF’s 55-Foot Presidio Holiday Tree Lights Up (Dec. 6-31)
Friday, December 6 – 5:40 pm | Cost: FREE | Main Post (Presidio)
SF's 55-Foot Presidio Holiday Tree Lights Up (Dec. 6-31)
Please note, most likely there is no event or lighting ceremony for 2024. In 2024, the tree will be lit at some point around dusk (time tbd), but there is no “celebration” like in past years. Enjoy the Presidio’s historic holiday tree for the season! Since ...
“Merry & Bright” Santa Rosa’s Free Snoopy Holiday Ice Skating Show (Dec. 6-8)
Friday, December 6 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Snoopy's Home Ice
"Merry & Bright" Santa Rosa's Free Snoopy Holiday Ice Skating Show (Dec. 6-8)
Sonoma Clean Power presents “Merry & Bright”Free Outdoor Holiday Show Dates & Times: Dec. 6th : 6pm & 7pmDec. 7th : 2pm & 3pmDec. 8th : 1pm & 2pm Sonoma Clean Power presents a free outdoor variety show featuring professional figure skaters and dancers, produced by Redwood Ice ...
“Oakland Art Murmur” 2024 (First Fridays Art Walk)
Friday, December 6 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Broadway/Telegraph
"Oakland Art Murmur" 2024 (First Fridays Art Walk)

Over 30 Oakland Art Murmur affiliate venues have coordinated openings on the first Friday of every month. Oakland Art Murmur presents a free monthly evening art walk, known as the ‘Art Murmur.” 2024 Update: Art Murmur is still on! Despite Oakland First Fridays being on ...Monthly

First Fridays: “The Ethereal” ft. Esther Young, Eli Wise, E.G. Phillips
Friday, December 6 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Bazaar Cafe
First Fridays: “The Ethereal” ft. Esther Young, Eli Wise, E.G. Phillips
Songs of Delicate and Otherworldly Beauty Step into a soundscape of singer-songwriter performances where soulful lyrics meet dreamy melodies. Esther Young writes songs to radiate some beauty out of the chaos in her world. An avid reader with more dreams than hands to carry them all, she’s ...
San Francisco Bike Party (First Fridays)
Friday, December 6 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Secret Location (SF)
San Francisco Bike Party (First Fridays)

San Francisco Bike Party  (not to be confused with Critical Mass) is a monthly celebration of biking for riders of different ages, types, and skill levels to enjoy. Every month is a different theme and you’re encouraged to dress up. San Francisco Bike Party is held on ...Monthly

Saturday, December 7

“Let’s Glow SF” 2024: SF’s Huge Holiday Projection Arts Festival (Dec. 6-15)
Saturday, December 7 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco's Financial District
"Let's Glow SF" 2024: SF's Huge Holiday Projection Arts Festival (Dec. 6-15)

Let’s Glow SF, the country’s largest holiday projection event, will return to downtown San Francisco for the 2024 holiday season. From December 6th through 15th, this free outdoor holiday event will use high-tech projectors and lasers to showcase whimsical, large-scale pieces of animated art across the facade of ...

San Francisco POC Comedy Night (Fridays & Saturdays)
Saturday, December 7 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Use secret code FUNCHEAP for comp tickets, otherwise, $10 off with secret code FUNCHEAP
| Mayes Oyster House
San Francisco POC Comedy Night (Fridays & Saturdays)

Welcome to San Francisco’s newest comedy night, spotlighting the vibrant humor of People of Color! Prepare for an evening of laughter as HellaFunny showcases handpicked talent that normally performs at Cobb’s, SF Sketchfest, and the Punch Line. Our lineup celebrates the diversity of the Bay Area’s comedic ...Every Saturday

“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

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 ...

“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

Pop-Ups on the Plaza: Black Holiday Market (SF’s Ferry Building)
Saturday, December 7 – 9:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Ferry Plaza Farmers Market
Pop-Ups on the Plaza: Black Holiday Market (SF's Ferry Building)
Celebrate local Black-owned businesses and get ready for the holiday season with a day of delicious food, crafts, community, and family fun at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market. The south arcade of the Ferry Building will be transformed for a special holiday market featuring 15+ ...
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 “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