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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, April 26

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 Friday

“Tasting at Ten” at Counter Culture Coffee (Emeryville)
Friday, April 26 – 10:00 am - Ends at 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Counter Culture Coffee
"Tasting at Ten" at Counter Culture Coffee (Emeryville)
Every Friday morning at 10 am, we open our Training Centers to coffee lovers who want to learn more about Counter Culture Coffee’s high-quality, sustainably sourced menu. A longstanding tradition at Counter Culture Coffee, our team shares the story behind our favorite coffees as we commune ...

“Pay-What-You-Can” Taco Day at SF’s Tato (Every Friday)
"Pay-What-You-Can" Taco Day at SF's Tato (Every Friday)

While many restaurants are struggling, San Francisco Mexican restaurant TATO wants to give back. They’re bringing back their “Taco Love” special which features a two taco plate with sides, and pay-what-you-can pricing. Pay-What-You-Can Taco Day Tato 4608 3rd St. (@ McKinnon) San Francisco (Bayview) Every ...Every Friday

SF’s 3rd Annual Tenderloin Spring Family Festival (2024)
Friday, April 26 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free for all, no ticket required
| The Salvation Army Kroc Center
SF's 3rd Annual Tenderloin Spring Family Festival (2024)
The 3rd Annual Tenderloin Spring Family Festival, a free event for the community, takes place on Friday, April 26th from 4 pm to 6 pm. We have extended hours from 6 pm to 7 pm for those who would like to preview our Teen Drop-In ...
SF’s “Hip Hop on the Plaza” Free Festival (UN Plaza)
Friday, April 26 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | UN Plaza
SF's "Hip Hop on the Plaza" Free Festival (UN Plaza)

Join @allthewaylivefoundation for Hip Hop on the Plaza this April at UN Plaza (Market and Hyde streets). Its next free program day is on Friday, April 19 from 4 to 7 p.m. and will feature a workshop, dance session and live DJs! For more information on this ...

Spring Nights at Bay Street: East Bay Eats and Beats (April 26-28)
Friday, April 26 – 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Bay Street Emeryville
Spring Nights at Bay Street: East Bay Eats and Beats (April 26-28)
We’re rolling into Spring in a big way at Bay Street! Join us every weekend in April for a Night Market, filled with music, art, and tons of fun! April 26 – 28, 2024 Friday: 4pm-9pm Saturday & Sunday: 3pm-8pm South Bay Street Plaza & Bay Break Dining Terrace
$1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)
Friday, April 26 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission with RSVP on Eventbrite
| Monroe
$1 Drink Fridays: "Battle of the Decades" DJ Party (North Beach)

Fridays are now a little bit more awesome. Did someone say $1 drinks? Monroe in North Beach hosts “Battle of the Decades” DJ party and happy hour every Friday with a DJ spinning progressive tunes. Every hour is a different decade – with drink prices ...Every Friday

Faithful Fools Community Movie Night (SF)
Friday, April 26 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE
| Faithful Fools
All are welcome to attend our Monthly Movie Night here at Faithful Fools. The Last Friday of the month September – May. We do not offer movie night during the summer months of June, July and August.
“Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid” Block Party + DJs (Oakland)
Friday, April 26 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Most outdoor activities and entertainment is free and open to the public from 5-9pm. Regular Museum applies to enter the galleries
| OMCA (Oakland Museum of California)
"Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid" Block Party + DJs (Oakland)

Reconnect with family, friends, and community during Friday Nights at OMCA. These free events provide a gathering place each week, including live music, hands-on activities, Off the Grid (OTG) food trucks, and late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions with a Museum ticket. Limited ...Every Friday

Free Outdoor Movie “The Incredibles” at The Crossing (East Cut)
Friday, April 26 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The Crossing at East Cut
Free Outdoor Movie "The Incredibles" at The Crossing (East Cut)

Find your twin, grab a drink, and enjoy The Parent Trap at The Crossing Friday April 19 at 5:30 pm! ‍♀️🪩 Don’t miss out on The Incredibles  Friday the 26th at 5:30 pm! 🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️ The Crossing at East Cut 250 Main Street, San Francisco #sanfrancisco #freemovie #movie #theparenttrap #lindsaylohan #disney #thecrossingateastcut #sf #familyfriendly

SF’s Free Proxy Outdoor Movie Night in Hayes Valley “Turning Red” (Spring 2024)
Friday, April 26 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*"doors" at 7:15p - film at susk
| Proxy SF
SF's Free Proxy Outdoor Movie Night in Hayes Valley "Turning Red" (Spring 2024)

Spring is in the air and it’s time again for free films at PROXY!  For this year’s SPRING SERIES, we’re mixing things up a bit!  DATE UPDATE – Due to weather, Barbie has been postponed from March 29th to Saturday, April 6th) Kicking things off ...

Saturday, April 27

SF’s 2024 Dogpatch Spring Weekend (April 27-28)
SF's 2024 Dogpatch Spring Weekend (April 27-28)

Celebrate Spring in Dogpatch April 27-28 and experience one of the coolest neighborhoods in San Francisco with FREE admission to the art museums and galleries; hands-on activities for all ages; discounts on activities like rock climbing, gaming, and foiling; delicious dining deals; and special neighborhood ...

2024 CCSF Connect: Open House & Resource Fair
Saturday, April 27 – 11:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | City College of San Francisco (Ocean Campus)
2024 CCSF Connect: Open House & Resource Fair
Learn how CCSF can help you meet your education & career goals. With 300+ programs, there’s something for everyone. 2024 CCSF Connect Saturday, April 27, 2023 | 11am – 3pm City College of San Francisco (Ocean Campus), 50 Frida Kahlo Way San Francisco FREE | RSVP Meet CCSF staff, faculty & ...
SF’s DogFest 2024: Pet Festival, Carnival & Parade (Duboce Park)
Saturday, April 27 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to watch; food and games are for purchase and there's a registration fee for competing dogs
| Duboce Park
SF's DogFest 2024: Pet Festival, Carnival & Parade (Duboce Park)
DogFest 2024 is a mutt-tastic festival at one of the most dog-friendly parks in the city and the biggest dog event in San Francisco. 17th Annual DogFest Saturday, April 27, 2024 | 11 am to 4 pm Duboce Park, Duboce and Steiner, SF FREE to watch RSVP link TBA. Check out ...
SF’s Spring 2024 “Shipyard Open Studios” w/ 100+ Artists (Apr. 27-28)
Saturday, April 27 – 11:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission and free parking with RSVP
| Hunters Point Shipyard Artists
SF’s Spring 2024 “Shipyard Open Studios” w/ 100+ Artists (Apr. 27-28)

Shipyard Open Studios Showcases 40-Year Legacy of the Hunters Point Shipyard Artists! Join us at San Francisco’s historic Hunters Point Shipyard and Islais Creek Studios to connect with artists where they work. Shipyard Open Studios (Spring 2024) April 27-28, 2022 | 11a to 6p Hunters ...

“Pickin’ On The Polk” SF’s Free 10-Hour Music Festival + Block Party (2024)
Saturday, April 27 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Discover Polk District
"Pickin' On The Polk" SF's Free 10-Hour Music Festival + Block Party (2024)

Like a mini Hardly Strictly Bluegrass taking over an entire neighborhood, Pickin’ on the Polk is a free block party & concert in the Discover Polk Community Benefit District – April 27, 2024. For 2024, this special festival will temporarily transform Polk Street into a ...

“Crazy Funny Asians” Comedy Showcase (SF)
"Crazy Funny Asians" 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. Don’t miss our Special LATE 9PM SHOW on Saturday, October ...Every Saturday

San Francisco POC Comedy Night (Fridays & Saturdays)
Saturday, April 27 – 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 ...

“Comedians with Criminal Records” Live in SF (2024)
Saturday, April 27 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Limited free tickets w/ secret code FUNCHEAPGUEST. Otherwise $5 off with secret code FUNCHEAP
| Savoy Tivoli
"Comedians with Criminal Records" Live in SF (2024)

Crime is no laughing matter in San Francisco… unless it’s Comedians with Criminal Records – a unique showcase of professional comics who’ve had troubles with the law in the past. In addition to an hilarious comedy set, you’ll also hear the back-story of the comedian ...