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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, December 13

East Bay Bike Party (Every Second Friday)
Friday, December 13 – 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Secret Location (East Bay)
East Bay Bike Party (Every Second Friday)

The East Bay Bike Party is a monthly mobile party for riders of all ages, experience levels, and bike types, to meet, ride, and play together in the streets on the second Friday of the month with upwards of 400 riders usually meeting near an East ...Monthly

Saturday, December 14

“Let’s Glow SF” 2024: SF’s Huge Holiday Projection Arts Festival (Dec. 6-15)
Saturday, December 14 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco's Financial District
"Let's Glow SF" 2024: SF's Huge Holiday Projection Arts Festival (Dec. 6-15)

Let’s Glow SF, the country’s largest holiday projection event, will return to downtown San Francisco for the 2024 holiday season. From December 6th through 15th, this free outdoor holiday event will use high-tech projectors and lasers to showcase whimsical, large-scale pieces of animated art across the facade of ...

San Francisco POC Comedy Night (Fridays & Saturdays)
Saturday, December 14 – 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 ...

“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

“Niles Abston” Viral Comedy Star Live in SF (Comedy Central / FX / Netflix is a Joke)
Saturday, December 14 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The Function
"Niles Abston" Viral Comedy Star Live in SF  (Comedy Central / FX / Netflix is a Joke)

Join Us for Two Nights of Unforgettable Comedy with one of the fastest-rising stars in comedy! Don’t miss this special two night headliner showcase by the one and only Niles Abston! Tickets normally $25, but the first 50 Funcheapers get Free Tickets (limited) Headliner: Niles ...

“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 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

“Oakland Coffee Holiday Market” at Frank H. Ogawa Plaza (2024)
Saturday, December 14 – 10:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP to win cool coffee prizes on eventbrite.
| Frank H. Ogawa Plaza
"Oakland Coffee Holiday Market" at Frank H. Ogawa Plaza (2024)
Each ticket enters you to win fabulous coffee prizes!* A holiday market for coffee lovers and those who have coffee lovers on your shopping list. Buy gifts. Sample coffee. Try out home brew gear. Buy new and used coffee equipment. Live Music by Land Shark. Celebrate ...
2024 Kimochi “Silver Bells” Holiday Craft & Food Fair (SF)
Saturday, December 14 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | St. Mary's Cathedral
2024 Kimochi "Silver Bells" Holiday Craft & Food Fair (SF)
Kimochi’s Silver Bells Craft & Food Fair is one of San Francisco’s most anticipated arts & craft fairs during the holiday season. Find Asian and Asian American-inspired handicrafts and goodies for your holiday gifts. A raffle featuring items from the event’s vendors will be held ...
Free Chinatown Walking Tour w/ Free Egg Tart + Dim Sum Tastings (SF)
Saturday, December 14 – 11:00 am - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free. First come, first served. RSVP Required. Without registration, there will be a $10 fee at the door.
| San Francisco Chinatown Visitor Information Center
Free Chinatown Walking Tour w/ Free Egg Tart + Dim Sum Tastings (SF)

Join us for one of our most popular events — the free Chinatown Walking Tour! This informative and fun-filled tour will take you through key attractions like the Guan Foundation Temple, Portsmouth Square, Ross Alley, Waverley Place, and more. The tour will include complimentary tea ...

MoAD: Museum of the African Diaspora Free Museum Day (SF)
Saturday, December 14 – 11:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Museum of the African Diaspora
MoAD: Museum of the African Diaspora Free Museum Day (SF)

Join us every Second Saturday for Thrive @ MoAD Community Day with free admission to all our exhibitions. Across the globe, museums are increasingly being recognized as having an important role to play in promoting personal and social well-being in partnership with the healthcare industry. ...Monthly

San Jose’s “Makers Market on the Row” (December 2024)
Saturday, December 14 – 11:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Santana Row
San Jose's "Makers Market on the Row" (December 2024)
Don’t miss out on our last market of the year, the place to get all your holiday shopping done in one go!  The perfect gift is waiting for you!  We would love to see you there!!  >> WHEN? Saturday, December 14th, 2024 – from 11 am to 5 pm!  >> ...
SF’s Annual Parol Lantern Festival (2024)
Saturday, December 14 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
SF's Annual Parol Lantern Festival (2024)
The Parol Lantern Festival takes place annually at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts every December. We invite you to participate in the Taste of Christmas, Parol Stroll and Tala Awards, and come together in the spirit of community. The Parol lantern is the quintessential ...
Sausalito Lighted Boat Parade + Fireworks (2024)
Saturday, December 14 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:15 pm | Cost: FREE | Gabrielson Park
Sausalito Lighted Boat Parade + Fireworks (2024)
Enjoy brightly decorated boats and a breathtaking fireworks show over the Bay. Lighted Boat Parade and Fireworks December 14, 2024 | 6 -7:15pm Sausalito Waterfront – Gabrielson Park 5:00 pm Reserved Seating Opens 6:00 pm Lighted-Boat Parade begins 7:15 pm Fireworks Where is the BEST place to watch the Parade from? Gabrielson Park ...

Sunday, December 15

SF’s “Civic Strings” Free Concerts (Dec. 15-June 8)
Sunday, December 15 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free Concert – Donations Accepted – Suggested Donation $10 - $20
| First Baptist Church
SF’s “Civic Strings” Free Concerts (Dec. 15-June 8)

The San Francisco Civic Music Association presents “Civic Strings” free concerts from Dec. 15-June 8 at First Baptist Church! “Civic Strings” concerts – a smaller, string-focused ensemble, especially tailored for players getting reintroduced into classical music. This group is a string orchestra that provides a ...

“Let’s Glow SF” 2024: SF’s Huge Holiday Projection Arts Festival (Final Day)
Sunday, December 15 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco's Financial District
"Let's Glow SF" 2024: SF's Huge Holiday Projection Arts Festival (Final Day)

Let’s Glow SF, the country’s largest holiday projection event, will return to downtown San Francisco for the 2024 holiday season. From December 6th through 15th, this free outdoor holiday event will use high-tech projectors and lasers to showcase whimsical, large-scale pieces of animated art across the facade of ...

FREE: Oakland “HellaSecret” Comedy Show (Sunday)
FREE: Oakland "HellaSecret" Comedy Show (Sunday)

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 ...

Free Tix: “Laff Baked” Sunday Night Cannabis Comedy Show (2024)
Sunday, December 15 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
| Mission Cannabis Club
Free Tix: "Laff Baked" Sunday Night Cannabis Comedy Show (2024)

Spend Sunday night getting high (and laughing) with us. San Francisco’s Mission Cannabis Club features a beautiful lounge that is safe and clean for people to consume cannabis flower, prerolls, vapes, and edibles. Consume in comfort and sink into their dreamy leather booths or find ...Every Sunday

Free Tix: HellaSecret “Desi Comedy Night” Live in SF (7p + 8:45p)
Sunday, December 15 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 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 + 8:45p)

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 Sunday