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, September 12
Live on Larkin: Free Street Fest 2026 (Tenderloin)
Saturday, September 12 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Larkin St (between Eliis & Eddy)
Live on Larkin – a new series of free street events on Larkin Street. Check out live music, performances, free activities and games, vendors, and more! Live On Larkin 2026 2nd Saturdays, July – December 2026 | 12p – 5p Larkin St. & Eddy St., ...
“Creative Play and Foam Fun” Free Festival at The Village at San Antonio Center
Wrap up the season with a playful mix of creativity and high-energy fun. Paint your own bird house, enjoy a lively puppet show, and jump into a foam party that’s sure to be a highlight of the summer. Join us on Saturday, September 12th from ...
“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)
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 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)
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)
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)
, 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
2026 Annual Orinda Classic Car Show
Saturday, September 12 – 10:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Orinda Village
In 2026, we are proud to present the 22nd Annual show. Join us at the largest attended community event showcasing 200 classic cars, with music, food and special exhibits!
Come out and meet the cars and their owners, both have a story to tell. See old ...
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
54th Annual Mountain View Art & Wine Festival (Sept. 12-13)
Saturday, September 12 – 11:00 am - Ends at 7:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Castro Street (Downtown Mountain View)
The Mountain View Art & Wine Festival returns to Downtown Mountain View for its 54th year, bringing two days of art, live music, food, drinks, family fun, and more to Castro Street on September 12-13, 2026. With 400 artists and vendors, two stages of live ...
Free Levi’s Plaza Outdoor “Palooza Festival” w/ Ruby Ibarra (SF)
Saturday, September 12 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Soft Park - Levi's Plaza
Plaza Palooza Festival returns to Levi’s Plaza in San Francisco with a day of live music featuring Ruby Ibarra, Red Lotus, and Afterthought. The event also includes a market with local vendors offering handcrafted items, food and drinks from Xica, face painting, and community activities. ...
MoAD: Museum of the African Diaspora Free Museum Day (SF)
Saturday, September 12 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Museum of the African Diaspora
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
24-Hour “Moby Dick Marathon” Free Overnight Lit Party (SF)
Saturday, September 12 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 12:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | San Francisco Maritime Museum
The San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, in partnership with the San Francisco Maritime National Park Association and Litquake, is hosting a 24-hour Moby Dick reading marathon in the Maritime Museum on September 12th and 13th.
Brace yourself as the MD24 resurfaces in 2026! The Moby ...
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
4th Annual Kite by the Bay at Candlestick Point (SF)
Free kite festival at Candlestick Park! Decorate a kite, listen to music, go fishing and enjoy the outdoors.Welcome to Kite By The Bay! Join us at Candlestick Point State Recreation Area on Saturday, Sept. 12, at 1 p.m. for a day of kite-flying fun, hosted by California State Parks, Faces SF ...
15th Annual Hayward Metalfest w/ 7 Bands
Saturday, September 12 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Memorial Park Amphiteater
We’re proud to announce the official lineup for the 15th Annual MetalFest!
Join us Saturday, September 12 at the Memorial Park Amphitheater in Hayward for a full day of heavy music featuring:
Blind Illusion Frolic Cultural Warfare Negative Sixxx Short Fuse Creepo Successor
FREE • All ...
43rd Annual Mediterranean Food Festival (Los Altos Hills)
Saturday, September 12 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Antiochian Orthodox Church of the Redeemer
Get ready for two unforgetable days of fun, delicious food, family entertainment, music, culture dancing performances, crafts, Church tours, Kids zone and more!
Castro Wellness Street Fair w/ DJs + Drag Shows
Try a free movement class. Catch a drag performance. Sample a wellness session. Meet local neighbors, healers, and small business owners!
Welcome to the Castro Wellness Street Fair!
Proudly sponsored by Castro Merchants Association!
Saturday, 1–5pm | Noe St between Market and Beaver | Free
You deserve an afternoon off. ...
SF’s ‘Kite by the Bay’ 2026: Kite Festival in the Park (Candlestick Point)
Saturday, September 12 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Candlestick Point State Recreation Area
Free kite festival at Candlestick Park! Decorate kites to fly, listen to music, go fishing, and enjoy the outdoors!
Free kite festival at Candlestick Park! Decorate a kite, listen to music, go fishing and enjoy the outdoors.Welcome to Kite By The Bay! Join us at Candlestick Point State ...
