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, October 10
“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
Fleet Fest 2026: Navy Bands & Food Trucks (Fisherman’s Wharf)
Saturday, October 10 – 9:00 am |
Cost: FREE | Fisherman's Wharf - SkyStar Wheel and Pier 27
Fleet Fest is a free community festival at Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco, celebrating the Nation’s sea services as part of Fleet Week. The event features live performances by local musicians and military bands, exhibitor booths from city organizations and local businesses, activities for families ...
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)
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
1st Annual Indigenous Arts and Music Fest (North Bay)
The 1st Annual Indigenous Arts and Music Fest kicks off Indigenous People’s Day weekend and coincides with the United States’ 250-year celebrations this year. The lineup so far includes the Scotts Valley Pomo Dancers, Big Valley Pomo Dancers, Audiopharmacy, Kulingtang Dialect, Tsim Nuj, and Stewie ...
14th Annual Pie Baking Contest 2026: Win $200 (Larkspur)
Marin Country Mart hosts its 14th Annual Pie Baking Contest at the Farmers’ Market. Bakers can enter sweet or savory pies for a chance to win a $200 first prize, with gift cards for second and third place and a separate category for kids under ...
Free Outdoor Painting Gathering at the Palace of Fine Arts (SF)
Free outdoor painting gathering at the Palace of Fine Arts.
Come paint with us. Sign up at Painters Unite to hear about future gatherings.
Painters Unite is a free gathering for anyone who wants to slow down and paint outdoors, together. No class, no pressure, nothing for ...
34th Annual Indigenous Peoples Day Powwow & Indian Market (Berkeley)
Saturday, October 10 – 10:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Martin Luther King Jr. Civic Center Park
34th Annual Berkeley Indigenous Peoples Day
Powwow & Indian Market
534 Years of Resistance & Renewal
Berkeley’s Indigenous Peoples Day Committee invites the public to celebrate the 34th Annual Indigenous Peoples Day Powwow & Indian Market on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at M.L.K. Civic Center 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
Fall 2026 ArtSpan Open Studios Pop-Up Gallery At Sports Basement (Bryant Street)
Check out local artists and their studios this Fall during ArtSpan Open Studios Weekend 3 at Sports Basement Bryant Street in San Francisco.
Browse, connect, and collect. We have 11 San Francisco Bay Area artists showcasing paintings, photography, sculptures, and more. Free parking. Free admission.
Join us ...
“Mavericks” 2026 Surf Festival + Big Wave Season Kickoff (Half Moon Bay)
Saturday, October 10 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Pillar Point Harbor
Mavericks Surf Festival celebrates the opening of the 2026 winter surf season at Pillar Point Harbor in Half Moon Bay. The family-friendly event includes appearances by Mavericks big-wave surfers and local ocean safety crews, plus live music, food and drinks, vendors, a surf swap, and ...
Lawton Fall Fest: Student‑Built Arcade Games (SF)
Lawton Alternative School’s Fall Fest is bringing a burst of creativity to the Sunset, and it’s free to attend. On Saturday, October 10, 2026, families can enjoy an afternoon of community fun featuring local food vendors, plus a one‑of‑a‑kind arcade inspired by Caine’s Arcade. Every ...
Free “AniMachi” Market: Love and Deepspace Themed Event (Japantown)
✨ AniMachi Market ✨Love and Deepspace Calling all Deepspace Hunters! ✨ Join us for a special Love and Deepspace-themed market
✨ AniMachi Market ✨Love and Deepspace
Calling all Deepspace Hunters! ✨ Join us for a special Love and Deepspace-themed market as we celebrate the birthdays of Xavier ...
Downtown Hayward’s Free Art Walk Experience (Oct. 2026)
Saturday, October 10 – 11:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Downtown Hayward
The Downtown Hayward Art Walk Experience is a free walking art event featuring local artists displaying artwork for sale at participating downtown businesses. Attendees can pick up a map to explore the locations, visit a community art wall at The Bistro at B Street and ...
SF’s Japantown “AniMachi Market” Love and Deepspace Pop-Up
Saturday, October 10 – 11:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | KOHO
AniMachi Market returns to KOHO in SF Japantown with a Love and Deepspace-themed celebration for Xavier and Zayne’s birthdays. Enjoy a free event featuring an artist alley, photobooth, cosplay gatherings, raffles, stamp rally adventures, and prizes. Open to all fans and newcomers, the market invites ...
Off the Grid 2026 Treasure Island w/ Free Kites + Free Ferry Rides (Fall 2026)
Saturday, October 10 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | 695 Avenue of the Palms
through October 17 from 11 AM to 4 PM, Off the Grid returns to Treasure Island, bringing food trucks, music, and family-friendly activities to Cityside Park in San Francisco’s newest waterfront neighborhood. The spring series includes free kite flying, face painting, and plenty ...Every Saturday
Free Boat Rides + Fleet Week Waterfront Fun at India Basin Park (SF)
Saturday, October 10 – 11:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | India Basin Waterfront Park
Celebrate Fleet Week at the park with a FREE concert, boat rides, games, military challenges, kids’ swag, community resources, and more!
Join us for Fleet Week Family Day at India Basin Waterfront Park and celebrate Fleet Week on the water! Bring out the whole family out ...
Pulmonary Hypertension Wellness Expo (South SF)
The Pulmonary Hypertension Wellness Expo is the Pulmonary Hypertension Association’s newest free educational experience for the pulmonary hypertension community. The wellness expo offers interactive exhibits and informal Q&A opportunities with PH experts. The expo replaces the conference-style format of the PH Community Workshop and PHA ...
ArtWalk Livermore: 200+ Artists + New Chalk Art Fest (Downtown Livermore)
Join us at ArtWalk – the Tri Valley’s premiere one day art festival. Over 200 artists display their works on sidewalks and plazas, in parks and galleries, surrounded by boutique shops, wine tasting rooms and restaurants in historic downtown Livermore. Art works range from contemporary ...
