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, July 25
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
2026 Italian Family Festa: 44th Annual Celebration (San Jose)
The Italian Family Festa, now in its 44th year, is the premier signature event of the Italian American Heritage Foundation (IAHF) of San Jose, California. The members of the IAHF are proud to bring you this lively event as a way to share our Italian heritage ...
Lindy by the Lake 2025: Free Taster Class + Social Dance (Oakland)
Saturday, July 25 – 10:30 am |
Cost: FREE | Lake Merritt Boating Center
Enjoy a summer day at Lindy by the Lake on July 25! Whether you’re a seasoned swing dancer or just getting started, this event is perfect for everyone who loves great tunes and a lively atmosphere. Join our teachers for a taster class, kicking off ...
Gourmet Cheese + Date Syrup Pop-Up: Free Samples (SF)
Saturday, July 25 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | The Castro
Sample & Savor: Datesy Date Syrup + Secret de Compostelle ��
Discover bold flavors with Datesy Date Syrup and Secret de Compostelle cheese. Sample, savor, and enjoy!
Saturday, July 25 | 12–3 PM � The Castro, 2240 Market Street
Join us for a gourmet tasting featuring Datesy Date ...
Free Pup Crawl: Dog-Friendly Music + Treats (SF)
Experience the Fern Alley Music Series: Pup Crawl a dog-friendly afternoon with live music, art, treats, and fun in the heart of Lower Polk.
Enjoy treats for your furry friend throughout the day and browse dog accessories from local artists and makers.
It’s a great chance to ...
Art Show & Market
Local Artists showcase and market!
Fun free event with live DJ sets with karaoke! Vendors with hand made creations, photo booth and so much more!
Vendors with handcrafted art, jewelry, ceramics, herbal infusions, crochet, dream catchers, beaded lamps, fashion & accessories, skin & hair care, zines, stickers, ...
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
Presidio Chapel Concert Series: Free Opera Gala 2026 (SF)
Presidio Chapel Concert Series – Opera Gala Concert
Featuring music by Mozart, Handel, Bizet, Puccini, Rossini and Gounod
Saturday, July 25, 2026 @ 12pm
at the Presidio Chapel
130 Fisher Loop, San Francisco
Please RSVP for in-person attendance at presidiointerfaith@gmail.com
The concert will be recorded and posted on our YouTube channel at
youtube.com/@interfaithcenteratthepresi3372
FREE admission ...
Free Circus Bella Show in the Square (Burlingame)
Circus Bella & Burlingame Parks and Recreation bring you AH HA! A new show starring a vibrant troupe of acrobats, aerialists, jugglers, clowns, and the lively 6-piece All-Star Band.
Wizards & Wine: A Harry Potter Inspired Market (East Bay)
Saturday, July 25 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Four Fools Winery
Welcome to Wizards & Wine: A Harry Potter Inspired Market!
Grab your house crew and join us for an afternoon of magic by the bay!
Wizards & Wine transforms Four Fools Winery into a spellbinding marketplace filled with themed vendors, handcrafted treasures, mystical goods, art, candles, crystals, ...
Free Family Vendor Fair: Food, Bounce House + Raffles (Antioch)
Join us for the “Oh Look and See” Community & Vendor Event — a FREE family-friendly event open to everyone!
Enjoy:
Local vendors & shopping
Food & treats
Bounce house & activities
Music & entertainment
Raffles & community resources
Bring your family and friends for a fun, welcoming day of community connection ...
Epic Musical Screening: ‘Loving the Silent Tears’ by Al Kasha (Millbrae)
Saturday, July 25 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Capuchino Performing Arts Center
‘Loving the Silent Tears’, created by 2-time Oscar-winning composer Al Kasha, tells a story about humanity’s search for inner peace.”
We are delighted to present ‘Loving the Silent Tears’ musical screening event at Capuchino performing arts center (336398 Millwood Dr, Millbrae, CA 94030).
Loving the Silent Tears ...
Free Group Fiction Read: “Blue Ruins” + “Sulphur” Talk (Oakland)
Saturday, July 25 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Nomadic Bookshop
We love to enjoy books in community. If you do too, this is the event for you. We are Kokonut Head Media, a nonprofit literary educator and publisher, and we’re hosting an afternoon of reading, discussion, and community. We’ll spend our time together reading and discussing ...
Free Musical Screening: ‘Loving the Silent Tears’ w/Vegan Treats (Millbrae)
Saturday, July 25 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Capuchino Performing Arts Center
‘Loving the Silent Tears’, created by 2-time Oscar-winning composer Al Kasha, tells a story about humanity’s search for inner peace.”
We are delighted to present ‘Loving the Silent Tears’ musical screening event at Capuchino performing arts center (336398 Millwood Dr, Millbrae, CA 94030).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bigpAKjVgR4
Loving the Silent Tears, ...
Sip + Sample: Free Fresh Victor Tasting Party (SF)
Saturday, July 25 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Ferry Building
Fresh Victor Tasting: Sip, Sample & Enjoy �
Fresh Victor tasting event: sip, sample, and enjoy refreshing flavors. Join us for a fun community experience and great drinks.
Join us on Saturday, July 25th from 3–6 PM at the Ferry Building, 1 Ferry Plaza for a vibrant ...
SF’s “Bhangra & Beats” Night Market 2026
Saturday, July 25 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Gardens
San Francisco’s beloved Bhangra & Beats Night Market returns in 2026 for two massive celebrations, including a special Diwali edition this fall. For the first time ever, the city’s biggest South Asian cultural celebration takes over Yerba Buena Gardens, bringing its signature mix of Punjabi ...
Sunday, July 26
Free Circus in the Park: AH HA! by Circus Bella (Union Square)
Sunday, July 26 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Union Square Plaza
Join us at Union Square Plaza on Sunday, July 26, for 2 free circus shows presented by Circus Bella at 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm.
Circus Bella returns for its annual Circus in the Parks season! Step into the splendid silliness of AH HA! A high-spirited ...
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. ...
San Francisco Marathon 2026
Run the 2026 Full Marathon! Join us for another banner year.
A Rewarding and Scenic Race Through the Streets of San Francisco!
The San Francisco Marathon isn’t just a race. It’s a celebration of grit, community, and unforgettable moments along every mile. Recently named one of the 12 ...
“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
