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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

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

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 ...

“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

“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

Bank of America’s “Museums On Us” Free Museum Weekend (2024)
Bank of America's "Museums On Us" Free Museum Weekend (2024)

Holders of Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, or U. S. Trust cardholders (credit cards and debit cards) get free admission to eight 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

Muir Beach 2024 Holiday Arts Fair (Dec. 7-8)
Saturday, December 7 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Muir Beach Community Center
Muir Beach 2024 Holiday Arts Fair (Dec. 7-8)

The Muir Beach Holiday Arts Fair returns to the beautiful Muir Beach Community Center (19 Seacape Drive) on Saturday, December 7, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, December 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Holiday shoppers can browse charming booths featuring original ...

Redwood City’s “Hometown Holidays” Festival & Parade (2024)
Saturday, December 7 – 10:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free! All Ages! * There is a fee for the Petting Zoo, food and rides.
| Courthouse Square
Redwood City's "Hometown Holidays" Festival & Parade (2024)
Get ready for a jolly day of festive fun at Redwood City’s Hometown Holidays on December 7th, from 10am-6pm! Whether rain or shine, downtown and Courthouse Square will be packed with fun for the whole family. Enjoy a spectacular parade, live entertainment, thrilling carnival rides, ...
San Francisco Baltic Christmas Fair (2024)
Saturday, December 7 – 10:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission to the marketplace and free raffle entry for all guests
| Latvian Hall
San Francisco Baltic Christmas Fair (2024)
Christmas time is almost here – come enjoy a taste of Baltic holiday traditions at the San Francisco Baltic Christmas Fair, and support our local communities! Free admission to the marketplace all day. Hot food and drink available. • Makers, sellers, and artisans from the local ...
SF’s Nest and Gap Inc. Holiday Makers Market (Dec. 7-8)
Saturday, December 7 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*This is a public event and your RSVP is greatly appreciated but not required to attend.
| Gap Inc.
SF's Nest and Gap Inc. Holiday Makers Market (Dec. 7-8)
Join Nest and Gap Inc. in celebrating the creative spirit of San Francisco at a holiday market! Gap Inc. will open the doors of its 2 Folsom Headquarters, December 7-8, welcoming Bay Area shoppers for a Holiday Makers Market spotlighting local talent. Representing a wide range ...
Oakland Vintage Market (First Saturday of the Month)
Saturday, December 7 – 10:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Narrative
Oakland Vintage Market (First Saturday of the Month)

Oakland Vintage Market hosted by Narrative is a curated selection of vendors selling clothing, records, furniture, home decor and more. First Saturday of the month 10:00-3:00 222 Jefferson St, Oakland, CAMonthly

2024 Handcrafted Holiday Sale at Walnut Creek (Dec. 7-8)
Saturday, December 7 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Center for Community Arts
2024 Handcrafted Holiday Sale at Walnut Creek (Dec. 7-8)
Saturday, December 7 & Sunday, December 8 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Join us for a weekend of holiday shopping with handcrafted items made by Community Arts’ teaching artists and students! This year’s Handcrafted Holiday Sale will include over 55 artist vendors across ceramics, photography, drawing, painting, ...
MMclay Holiday Market (SF)
Saturday, December 7 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | MMclay Showroom
MMclay Holiday Market (SF)
Come by the MMclay Showroom for our Holiday Market! Shop local makers, sip on coffee, snack on pastries, and find the perfect holiday gift. Admission is free!
Interactive Event: Drawing From Film “Victims of Sin”
Saturday, December 7 – 11:00 am - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*free to all including basic art supplies
| Latino/Hispanic Room, Main Library
Interactive Event: Drawing From Film "Victims of Sin"
We’ll be pausing Emilio Fernández’s 1951 crime musical drama, Victims of Sin, to draw striking frames. This gem of Golden Era Mexican cinema will provide lots of dramatic black and white frames and dancing imagery to ignite the creative imagination. Basic materials (pencils, paper, erasers) will ...
Holiday Artisan Market by Creative Communal (Berkley)
Saturday, December 7 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Makers Row
Holiday Artisan Market by Creative Communal (Berkley)
❄️Join us at the Holiday Artisan Market presented by Creative Communal at Makers Row! Discover a vibrant showcase of local makers featuring unique handmade gifts, delicious treats, and one-of-a-kind treasures. Enjoy live music that fills the air with festive cheer, while kids can engage in ...
SF’s Holiday Secondhand Sale (Dec. 7-8)
Saturday, December 7 – 11:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Just buy used. 50% of proceeds donated to local orgs
| Studio Valencia
SF's Holiday Secondhand Sale (Dec. 7-8)
Another big sound hand Double Vision Thrift sale! photo and vintage prints clothes, bags, shoes, jewelry, mended and redesigned items. two day event