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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, July 11

“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

Free Tix: HellaSecret “Desi Comedy Night” Live in SF (7p + 9p)
Saturday, July 11 – 9:00 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP for first 100 people. $25 at door without RSVP
| Secret Location (SF)
Free Tix: HellaSecret "Desi Comedy Night" Live in SF (7p + 9p)

It’s the return of San Francisco’s only weekly HellaDesi Comedy Night with HellaFunny and Funcheap at a HellaSecret comedy venue with easy access to BART. See a showcase of some of the Bay Area’s top comedians of Indian, Pakistani, Sri Lankan, Bangladeshi, Afghan, and South Asian descent ...Every Saturday

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

SF’s “Skinny Dip Day” at Baker Beach (2026)
Saturday, July 11 – 10:30 am - Ends at 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Fundraiser for the Fistula Foundation (donations optional)
| Baker Beach (northern end)
SF's "Skinny Dip Day" at Baker Beach (2026)
July 11 marks S.F.’s third year of getting naked (or not) at Baker Beach for this excellent cause!!  – 10:30 am: arrival and welcome. Find us toward the northern end of Baker, between the sand ladder and the bridge. – 11:00 am: official skinny dip! – post-dip: chill ...
Golden Gate Park “Singing in the Park” Community Party (SF)
Saturday, July 11 – 10:30 am - Ends at 11:30 am | Cost: FREE*
*Completely Free
| Mothers Meadow (Golden Gate Park)
Golden Gate Park "Singing in the Park" Community Party (SF)

Make new friends and beautiful, fun music: join us for free monthly community singing in the park! We meet the Second Saturday of every month @10:30am and will always have the pink blanket above so you can find us. The community sing is super kid, adult ...Monthly

Colma Community Fair
Saturday, July 11 – 11:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Colma Community Center
Colma Community Fair
An outdoor fair with craft and food vendors, local businesses, live music, a kids zone, food trucks and more!
New Farm’s Summer “Library Day” Festival + Meet Goats (SF)
Saturday, July 11 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The New Farm
New Farm's Summer "Library Day" Festival + Meet Goats (SF)
Library Day at The New Farm in San Francisco is a free, family-friendly event celebrating the launch of Everybody’s Climate 2026. Experience live music from Bay Beats musicians, meet goats, enjoy book giveaways, and participate in creative activities led by Creative Mutual Aid. The Bookmobile ...
2026 “Pub in the Park” Giant Inflatables + Summer Picnic Party (Redwood City)
Saturday, July 11 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE! ALL AGES!
| Red Morton Park
2026 "Pub in the Park" Giant Inflatables + Summer Picnic Party (Redwood City)

While Redwood City’s summer event series celebrates 20 years, Pub in the Park is the young standout of the lineup–now nine years strong and a favorite gathering in Red Morton Park. Join us for four lively Saturdays filled with music, drinks, and a welcoming community ...

MoAD: Museum of the African Diaspora Free Museum Day (SF)
Saturday, July 11 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Museum of the African Diaspora
MoAD: Museum of the African Diaspora Free Museum Day (SF)

MoAD, a contemporary art museum, celebrates Black cultures, ignites challenging conversations, and inspires learning through the global lens of the African Diaspora. Free Day MoAD hosts a ‘‍THRIVE @ MoAD Community Day’ every second Saturday with free admission to all of its exhibitions. Check ...Monthly

50th Annual San Francisco Free Folk Festival (Golden Gate Park)
Saturday, July 11 – 11:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Golden Gate Park (Bandshell)
50th Annual San Francisco Free Folk Festival (Golden Gate Park)
The San Francisco Free Folk Festival has been always been run by the San Francisco Folk Music Club. It’s been happening since 1977, when the first festival was staged at the Hall of Flowers. We’ve been known to have between 2,000 and 3,000 guests at the ...
Golden Gate Park “The Whale’s Tail” Beer/Wine Garden + Live Music (Summer 2026)
Saturday, July 11 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission and entertainment for all ages. Dogs and bikes welcome. Food and beverages available for purchase.
| The Whale's Tale Garden Bar
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

West Oakland Prescott Craft Market: 50+ Vendors & DJs (2026)
Saturday, July 11 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Prescott Market West Oakland
West Oakland Prescott Craft Market: 50+ Vendors & DJs (2026)

Prescott Market in West Oakland hosts a holiday pop-up craft faire on three dates in 2026, featuring over 50 rotating local vendors with handmade crafts, upcycled goods, rare records, clothing, jewelry, and more. The event includes DJs, a large stage, a food court with eight ...

Free Bastille Day Festival w/ Tastings (Oakland)
Saturday, July 11 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Rockridge Market Hall
Free Bastille Day Festival w/ Tastings (Oakland)
Saturday, July 11 is our 9th Annual Bastille Day Celebration! We’re honoring French cuisine and culture with specials and tastings from all around the market: French wine, cheese and charcuterie, pastries and desserts, and much more. Admission is free—no ticket or registration required!
“San Francisco Mime Troupe” Live Summer Musical in the Park (2026)
Saturday, July 11 – 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are accepted
| Panhandle
"San Francisco Mime Troupe" Live Summer Musical in the Park (2026)

The Tony Award-winning San Francisco Mime Troupe returns for its 2026 season with free and lively performances in park settings around the Bay Area. San Francisco Mime Troupe | 2026 Free political theater & music in parks around the Bay Area Various dates: July 3 ...

Dolly Parton Hoot 20th Anniversary w/ Bands & Sing-Along (El Rio)
Saturday, July 11 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | El Rio
Dolly Parton Hoot 20th Anniversary w/ Bands & Sing-Along (El Rio)
Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Dolly Parton Hoot at El Rio in San Francisco. This free event features live bands, sing-alongs, wigs, rhinestones, and homemade Dolly remixes by Jenny Hoyston. Hosted by Margaret Belton, the event invites attendees to dress up and enjoy an ...
“Tamale Lady Day” Celebration 2026: Outdoor Party, Concert, Film (Zeitgeist)
Saturday, July 11 – 4:20 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free 21+
| Zeitgeist
"Tamale Lady Day" Celebration 2026: Outdoor Party, Concert, Film (Zeitgeist)
Tamale Lady Day 2026. Saturday, July 11 at Zeitgeist Beer Garden in the Mission. Join us in celebrating the life and legacy of Virginia Ramos, The Tamale Lady SF.  Experience an evening of great live music, films and even delicious hot-n-steamy tamales. Bands start at 4:20 PM featuring: Vaxxines, ...

Sunday, July 12

SF’s “Inner Sunset Flea Market” 2026 w/ Sunset Mercantile (Every 2nd Sunday)
Sunday, July 12 – 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

SF’s Indigenous Peoples Day at Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026
Sunday, July 12 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
SF’s Indigenous Peoples Day at Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026
Sun, Jul 12 | 12:00pm – 5:00pm Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens Mission St. between 3rd & 4th Sts. San Francisco, CA FREE | RSVP Presented by Indigenous Justice More than a celebration of indigeneity, Honoring Our Relatives seeks to bridge shared struggles across communities while centering the issue of missing and murdered ...