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!
Wednesday, September 30
“Wiener Wednesday” Free Hot Dog Night at Rye (SF)
With a name like “Rye,” this bar is obviously whiskey-centric… but on Wednesday nights the bar leans towards tequila is also awesomely hot dog centric! Come to Rye Bar every Wednesday for free hot dogs with every Hornitos cocktail purchase. Mo and Kat are you ...Every Wednesday
The Big Quiz Thing Live
Hello, genius,
The Big Quiz Thing is throwing a special live trivia event in San Francisco, and your invitation just arrived.
The Big Quiz Thing Live
Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Groundfloor (455 Valencia St off 16th St, San Francisco)
If you’ve worked with us before, you already ...
Astronomy on Tap SF
Astronomy on Tap is is a free public lecture series where astronomers give short, laid-back talks over drinks at local bars. No background in science required — our scientists share cool stuff about space while the audience sits back and relaxes, with plenty of time ...
Black Hammer’s Free “Hopped Up” Trivia Night (Every Wednesday)
Wednesday, September 30 – 7:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Black Hammer Brewing
No pens, no paper. Join us for three rounds of fast-paced gameshow-style pub trivia in our taproom every Wednesday at 7PM. Free admission, with bonus points for fastest answer and a live scoreboard. Hopped Up Trivia at 7pm Black Hammer Brewing, 544 Bryant ...Every Wednesday
SF State’s Free Public Rooftop Stargazing Nights w/ Huge Telescope (Fall 2026)
San Francisco State University Observatory hosts a free public open night with family-friendly astronomy talks, updates on astronomy research, and rooftop telescope observing. Programming is offered in English and Spanish, weather permitting. Located at SFSU Thornton Hall top floor Upcoming Weekly Schedule Through Dec. 4, ...
2026 East Meets West: Free Japanese Metal + Cosplay Party (SF)
East Meets West is BACK for the only event in 2026! Another dose of Japanese Heavy Metal Music Videos, Cosplay, Vendors featuring Japanese anime vinyl and kawaii items, comics, manga and more. Plus our infamous pimped out custom instant ramen! Oh and did I mention ...
Thursday, October 1
Free First Thursdays at SF’s Museum of Craft and Design
There’s no better time to visit the Museum of Craft and Design than on their Free First Thursdays. Committed to making art, craft, and design accessible to everyone, the Museum of Craft and Design is free on the first Thursday of every month. Museum of ...Monthly
Free HellaFunny Thursday Comedy Night (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. ...
SF’s 1st Ever “Walktober” Citywide Hikes + Community Walks Celebration (October 2026)
Thursday, October 1 – All Day |
Cost: FREE | City of San Francisco
This October, San Francisco invites everyone to step outside and explore for the city’s first annual Walktober — a month-long, city-wide celebration of walking, urban trail adventuring, and community connection. Organized by the San Francisco Crosstown Trail in partnership with a wide variety of local ...
Free First Thursdays at Berkeley Art Museum
The UC Berkeley Art Museum is the visual arts center of the University of California, Berkeley. Through art and film programs, collections, and research resources, the University aspires to be locally connected and globally relevant, engaging audiences from the campus, community, and beyond. Normally $18, the ...Monthly
SF’s Free Concerts & Food Trucks: “Civic Center Soundtrack” (Every Tue/Thu)
Thursday, October 1 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Fulton Plaza
San Francisco’s free lunchtime concert series is back. The Civic Center Soundtrack returns for its third season starting Tuesday, April 14, 2026, bringing live music to Fulton Plaza twice a week through October. Concerts take place Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12 pm to 3 pm ...
SF’s Free DFT Monthly Block Party: “Downtown First Thursdays” (2026)
Downtown First Thursdays is back in 2026 for a full year of street parties in 2026, starting Jan 1, 2026, with a New Year’s Day Edition and returning every first Thursday with a new downtown block party. DJs – Live Performances – Dancing – Drag ...Monthly
SF First Thursdays Art Walk at Hotel Emblem Featuring 2rt Studio
On October 1st, Hotel Emblem partners with 2rt Studio and SEGD for a special edition of SF First Thursdays Art Walk, featuring The Illusion of Stillness. The Bay Area-based, future-forward art studio brings together traditional artistic techniques and technology, inviting guests to experience works through lenticular imagery, animation ...
Garrison Lovely – Obsolete
Thursday, October 1 – 5:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Book Passage (SF)
Is AI a bubble or humanity’s last invention? An existing harm or an existential threat? Obsolete cuts through the hype and false binaries to answer all the AI questions you have, while raising some you probably aren’t prepared for.
Marisa Solis & Elizabeth Dougherty – The Complete Expert-to-Author Guide
Thursday, October 1 – 6:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Book Passage (Corte Madera)
Learn how to turn your expertise into a clear, compelling nonfiction book that reaches the people who need it most.
“A smart and stylish guide to writing and publishing a nonfiction book.” —Kirkus Reviews.
Opening Night: Silent Art Auction Preview at Hunters Point Shipyard (Live Jazz + 100 Artworks)
Be the first to see this fall’s Silent Art Auction at the Hunters Point Shipyard — 100+ original works donated by Shipyard Artists, with starting bids that can be a real deal. It’s also the perfect way to plan your Shipyard Open Studios visit (Oct ...
The Clift Hotel’s Redwood Room Free Live Jazz Night (SF)
Thursday, October 1 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Clift Hotel
The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel is extending its popular Redwood Room After Dark entertainment series with two evenings of live jazz each week through October.
Presented every Thursday and Friday in the legendary Redwood Room, the expanded calendar will showcase an impressive roster of acclaimed musicians, ...
Free Beginner Swing Dancing Lesson
Join us for a night of swing dancing at the fabulous DecoDance bar ✨ we do a throwback dance style (Lindy Hop) to a mix of contemporary and vintage music. From Ella Fitzgerald to Fleetwood Mac to Tame Impala, we Lindy Hop to it all ...
Stand-Up Comedy Show: “Ales & Tales” at Blue Oak Brewing Co
Blue Oak Brewing Co is a staple of the Bay Area. Blue Oak is notorious for their award winning beer, and now Blue Oak hosts an Incredible Stand-Up Comedy Show! Once a month, in their event space The “Ales & Tales” Comedy Show takes place. ...
Every Thursday: “Inner Circle” Dance Party at White Rabbit (SF)
Free Thursday Party featuring DJs spinning House, Disco, Remixes, Currents, Classics and more every Thursday at White Rabbit. Join us at White Rabbit on Thursdays for Inner Circle, a weekly get-together dedicated to the DJ and a love for dance music. No cover. No worries! ...Every Thursday
