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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, September 12

4th Annual Free “Opera In The Amphitheater” (Novato)
Saturday, September 12 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Hamilton Amphitheater
4th Annual Free "Opera In The Amphitheater" (Novato)
Opera takes the stage outdoors in Novato this September with the 4th Annual Opera in the Amphitheater, a free afternoon of live performances, family activities, and Italian-inspired treats on Saturday, September 12, 2026. Presented by the Hamilton Arts Foundation, the event brings professional opera singers to ...
Bernal Heights Outdoor Cinema – Under The Stars at Precita Park / Free Outdoor Film Screening
Saturday, September 12 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Precita Park
Bernal Heights Outdoor Cinema - Under The Stars at Precita Park / Free Outdoor Film Screening
Saturday, Sept. 12, 6–9:30 pm Bernal Heights Outdoor Cinema Season #23: Under the Stars at Precita Park Under the Stars is the annual Bernal Heights tradition of enjoying local films in an outdoor cinema with family, friends, and community partners. All are invited to bring picnics, blankets ...

Sunday, September 13

SF’s “Inner Sunset Flea Market” 2026 w/ Sunset Mercantile (Every 2nd Sunday)
Sunday, September 13 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free Admission: All Welcome
| Inner Sunset
SF's "Inner Sunset Flea Market" 2026 w/ Sunset Mercantile (Every 2nd Sunday)

The Inner Sunset Flea Market is back for its 11th season on April 12th! Launched in collaboration with the Inner Sunset Park Neighbors and happening every second Sunday from April to November, this vibrant, well-loved community event transforms Irving Street (9th-11th Ave.) into a lively ...Monthly

Flower Piano 2026: 12 Hidden Pianos in Golden Gate Park (Sept. 10-20)
Flower Piano 2026: 12 Hidden Pianos in Golden Gate Park (Sept. 10-20)

One of the most unique interactive music festivals in the Bay Area is back! Flower Piano returns for its 11th year with 11 days of music, 12 pianos, and 130 performances in the Botanical Garden, plus plenty of open play opportunities, family-friendly activities, and more ...

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. ...

“Manny’s Neighborhood Trash Cleanup” w/ $1 Beer & Free Yoga Classes, Free Fries (SF)
Sunday, September 13 – 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

54th Annual Mountain View Art & Wine Festival (Sept. 12-13)
Sunday, September 13 – 10:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Castro Street (Downtown Mountain View)
54th Annual Mountain View Art & Wine Festival (Sept. 12-13)

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 ...

Women’s Wellness Fair
Sunday, September 13 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free entry to the fair. Paid exercise workshops. Paid Dexa Scans. Paid lunch service.
| CRUfit Gym Montclair
Women's Wellness Fair
A welcoming community event dedicated to women’s health, strength, and well-being. Explore a day of movement, education, and local vendors. Invest in Yourself. Discover What’s Possible. Join us for M-POWER’s First Annual Women’s Wellness Fair—a day dedicated to empowering women to prioritize their health, strength, and well-being through movement, ...
“Lindy in the Park” Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)
Sunday, September 13 – 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

“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, September 13 – 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

Golden Gate Park Band’s Symphony in the Park”: Mexican Culture Day w/ Ballet Folklorico
Sunday, September 13 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 2:45 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are welcome.
| Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)
Golden Gate Park Band's Symphony in the Park": Mexican Culture Day w/ Ballet Folklorico

The Golden Gate Park Band presents its 144th season in Golden Gate Park’s music concourse. That’s right, this 30-piece symphony has been playing free concerts in Golden Gate Park since 1882. For 2026, the Golden Gate Park Band performs free weekly concerts most Sundays at 1 pm. ...Every Sunday

SF’s Free “Opera in the Park” 2026 Festival (Golden Gate Park)
Sunday, September 13 – 1:30 pm - Ends at 3:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Robin Williams Meadow (Sharon Meadow)
SF's Free "Opera in the Park" 2026 Festival (Golden Gate Park)
Ring in the new season with Opera in the Park, a free outdoor concert celebrating San Francisco Opera’s upcoming season with an afternoon of live music in Golden Gate Park. 2026 Opera in the Park September 13, 2026 | 1:30pm Robin Williams Meadow, Golden Gate Park, SF FREE It’s time ...
Free Mission Repair Cafe: Fix Your Broken Stuff + Sweet Treats (SF)
Sunday, September 13 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 4:30 pm | Cost: FREE | 19th & Mission St
Free Mission Repair Cafe: Fix Your Broken Stuff + Sweet Treats (SF)
Dig out your broken things (electronics, appliances, clothes, toys, jewelry etc) and our volunteer repairers will try and repair them for free! The Mission Repair Cafe is a local volunteer driven initiative to help reduce waste, save resources and money, and bring joy to the local ...

Monday, September 14

Oakland’s Free “Town Biz” Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue)
Monday, September 14 – 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

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. ...

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, September 14 – 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, September 14 – 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, September 14 – 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