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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, December 5

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

Bank of America’s “Museums On Us” Free Museum Weekend (2026)
Bank of America's "Museums On Us" Free Museum Weekend (2026)

Holders of Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, or U. S. Trust cardholders (credit cards and debit cards) get free admission to six Bay Area museums, two Sacramento museums and to more than 225 cultural institutions nationwide, for the first full weekend each month including the de ...Monthly

District 10 Bayview Family Summit
Saturday, December 5 – 11:00 am - Ends at 1:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free food and childcare.
| Southeast Community Center
District 10 Bayview Family Summit
This is Your City. This is Your Voice. This is Your Future. Share your story about growing up and raising your family in San Francisco. Every family has a story. Every voice matters. Please share yours. Join us for the District 10 Bayview Family Summit! The This Is ...
Drawing From Film—Night of the Hunter
Saturday, December 5 – 11:00 am - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*free for all
| San Francisco Main Public Library
Drawing From Film—Night of the Hunter
We’ll be pausing Laughton’s Southern Gothic thriller, Night of the Hunter, to draw striking frames. We’ll be focusing on the art deco design, dramatic shadows and poses in the film. Basic materials (pencils, paper, erasers) will be provided. You may bring your own materials, but please ...
SF’s Sunset Holiday Mercantile 2026: 100+ Makers, Food Trucks + Live Music (Dec. 5-6)
Saturday, December 5 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco County Fair Building
SF's Sunset Holiday Mercantile 2026: 100+ Makers, Food Trucks + Live Music (Dec. 5-6)

Come Eat, Drink, Shop, Play, Connect, and Be Local at the 11th Annual Sunset Holiday Mercantile at the County Fair Building in Golden Gate Park! Sunset Holiday Mercantile in 2026 which features TWO DAYS of artisan makers and vendors, plus live music, food, activities and ...

Madrone Art Bar 2026 Holiday Market (SF)
Saturday, December 5 – All Day | Cost: FREE | Madrone Art Bar
Madrone Art Bar 2026 Holiday Market (SF)
Madrone Art Bar is seeking local artists, makers, and creatives for its Holiday Market on December 5, 2026. The event aims to feature a curated mix of handmade, independently designed, and vintage goods. Vendor applications are open until September 28. The market will be held ...
World’s Only Terpnami ‘Seed Rave’ Returns to SF: Live DJs, Breeders + Art (Dec 5-6)
Saturday, December 5 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | RSVP for details
World’s Only Terpnami ‘Seed Rave’ Returns to SF: Live DJs, Breeders + Art (Dec 5-6)
The highest-level genetics conversation in the world returns to the Bay Area this December to help growers worldwide garden harder, better, faster, and stronger. Over 1,000 growers big and small from around the world interact with 30 of the world’s top breeders over two days December ...
City of San Rafael’s Winter Wonderland: 45th Anniversary
Saturday, December 5 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Attendance is free, no RSVP needed
| Downtown San Rafael
City of San Rafael’s Winter Wonderland: 45th Anniversary
A beloved San Rafael holiday tradition returns with a new date this year for the 45th anniversary of Winter Wonderland on Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm in Downtown San Rafael. This free, family-friendly celebration will feature winter-themed activities, entertainment, and holiday ...
“MAPP” SF’s Free Art, Poetry & Concert Crawl in The Mission (December 2026)
Saturday, December 5 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 11:59 pm | Cost: FREE | The Mission District
"MAPP" SF's Free Art, Poetry & Concert Crawl in The Mission (December 2026)

The Mission Arts Performance Project (MAPP) sprawls across more than a dozen venues as well as public spaces, secret gardens, street corners, BART stations, cafes, bars, taquerias, and homes all over La Mission typically starting in the afternoon and going until late. The event features ...

Free “Last Supper” Party: Poetry + Music at Cocina Mayah (SF)
Saturday, December 5 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP required
| Cocina Mayah
Free "Last Supper" Party: Poetry + Music at Cocina Mayah (SF)
An Evening of Poetry and Music with Avotcja, Andreína Maldonado and Esperanza Cabrales curated by Kimi Sugioka and presented in collaboration with Cocina Mayah. We invite our audience to share ideas and bread and find inspiration in the thoughts and words of artists and writers whose ...

Sunday, December 6

SF’s Civic Music Free Concerts (2026)
Sunday, December 6 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP - donations are accepted
| First Baptist Church
SF’s Civic Music Free Concerts (2026)

The San Francisco Civic Music Association is dedicated to offering numerous opportunities for classical music lovers and amateur musicians in the San Francisco Bay Area. Our ensembles are open to all musicians and our concerts are free and available to the public. We’d love to ...

Free Sunday Comedy Night in Downtown SF
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. ...

Lower Nob Hill Weekly Cleanup w/ Free Lunch for Volunteers (SF)
Sunday, December 6 – 9:45 am - Ends at 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Lower Nob Hill Neighborhood/Another Cafe
Lower Nob Hill Weekly Cleanup w/ Free Lunch for Volunteers (SF)

Lower Nob Hill Weekly Cleanup Sundays, 9:45 AM to 11:00 AM Meet outside Another Cafe at 1191 Pine St Grab a picker, meet the people on your block, and leave the sidewalks cleaner than you found them. We provide all the supplies: grabbers, bags, gloves, ...Every Sunday

Bank of America’s “Museums On Us” Free Museum Weekend (2026)
Bank of America's "Museums On Us" Free Museum Weekend (2026)

Holders of Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, or U. S. Trust cardholders (credit cards and debit cards) get free admission to six Bay Area museums, two Sacramento museums and to more than 225 cultural institutions nationwide, for the first full weekend each month including the de ...Monthly

Asian Art Museum: Free Admission Day (Every First Sunday)
Sunday, December 6 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Special exhibitions may require separate admission surcharge
| Asian Art Museum
Asian Art Museum: Free Admission Day (Every First Sunday)

Through the power of art, the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco brings the diverse cultures of Asia to life. Located in the heart of San Francisco, the museum is home to one of the world’s finest collections of Asian art, boasting more than 18,000 ...Monthly

SF’s Final “Head West” Marketplace of 2026 at the Ferry Building (Every 1st Sunday)
Sunday, December 6 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Ferry Building
SF's Final "Head West" Marketplace of 2026 at the Ferry Building (Every 1st Sunday)

Come for the Marketplace, stay for the experience! HEAD WEST is a marketplace for emerging + established local brands and small businesses. From hand-made ceramics to locally sourced vintage, there are always new categories of goods available to explore. Marketplaces becomes a destination to not ...Monthly

Oakland Museum of California’s Free First Sundays (OMCA)
Sunday, December 6 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission; additional $6 fee for access to special exhibitions
| OMCA (Oakland Museum of California)
Oakland Museum of California's Free First Sundays (OMCA)

The Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) brings together collections of art, history, and natural science under one roof to tell the extraordinary stories of California and its people. First Sundays at OMCA Every first Sunday of the month, General Admission to OMCA’s Galleries of California ...Monthly

“Castro Art Mart” Mini Block Party on Noe St. (Every First Sunday)
Sunday, December 6 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Market & Noe
"Castro Art Mart" Mini Block Party on Noe St. (Every First Sunday)

The Castro Art Mart Features LGBTQ Artists, Live Music, and Drag Performances every 1st Sunday of the month on Noe St and Market St (Next to the Lookout Bar), 11-5pm. Come enjoy this Free, Family & Friendly event hosted by Castro Merchants, while supporting local artists, ...Monthly

SF’s Sunset Holiday Mercantile 2026: 100+ Makers, Food Trucks + Live Music (Dec. 5-6)
Sunday, December 6 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco County Fair Building
SF's Sunset Holiday Mercantile 2026: 100+ Makers, Food Trucks + Live Music (Dec. 5-6)

Come Eat, Drink, Shop, Play, Connect, and Be Local at the 11th Annual Sunset Holiday Mercantile at the County Fair Building in Golden Gate Park! Sunset Holiday Mercantile in 2026 which features TWO DAYS of artisan makers and vendors, plus live music, food, activities and ...