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, October 24
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 “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
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
Halloween Trick or Treat Spooktacular (Downtown Martinez)
Saturday, October 24 – 11:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Downtown Martinez Participating Businesses
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24TH, 2026 – 11AM-2PM
Downtown Martinez Annual Halloween Spooktacular – A Boo-tiful Celebration for the Whole Family!
Downtown Martinez & Co. is thrilled to invite you to our spooktacular Halloween celebration! Join us for an afternoon of ghoulishly delightful activities at the downtown annual Halloween ...
SF’s “BYOP” Pumpkin Carving Party 2026 (Duboce Park)
Free pumpkin-carving gathering at the Upper Lawn in Duboce Park on October 24. Participants should bring their own pumpkin.
Original Event Description:
_Join us for pumpkin carving in Duboce Park on Saturday, October 24 from 11 AM to 1 PM on the Upper Lawn. Although the event ...
SF’s 44th Annual Sandcastle Classic Contest at Ocean Beach (2026)
Saturday, October 24 – 11:00 am - Ends at 3:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Ocean Beach
On Saturday, October 24, 2026, Leap Arts in Education will take over Ocean Beach for its 44th annual Sandcastle Classic, Northern California’s largest sandcastle competition. Teams of local students, architects, engineers, designers, contractors, and corporate teams will work together to transform the beach into a ...
44th Annual Sandcastle Classic: 100+ Teams Build Giant Sculptures (Ocean Beach)
Saturday, October 24 – 11:30 am - Ends at 3:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Ocean Beach (Balboa)
Join us for the 44th Annual Sandcastle Classic! WHEN: Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 11 AM–3:30 PM WHERE: Ocean Beach, SF (@ Balboa St) | FREE & family-friendly Watch 100+ teams of architects, designers, engineers, and students bring our “Bay Area Vibes” theme to life ...
Thrill-O-Ween: Free Outdoor Halloween Fest w/ Costume Contest (Thrive City)
Saturday, October 24 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Thrive City
Thrill-O-Ween at Thrive City in San Francisco is a free, outdoor Halloween celebration for all ages featuring a costume contest, live entertainment, trick or treat stations, a mini pumpkin patch, arts and crafts, photo ops, and a special screening of E.T. Food and beverages will ...
West Oakland Prescott Craft Market: 50+ Vendors & DJs (2026)
Saturday, October 24 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Prescott Market West Oakland
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 ...
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
Chowder Fest: SF’s “Best Clam Chowder” Showdown (Fisherman’s Wharf)
Clam chowder in a sourdough bowl, steps from Fisherman’s Wharf iconic piers — this October, that’s the whole afternoon. The Fisherman’s Wharf Chowder Fest brings 8–12 local restaurants together to compete for the title of San Francisco’s Best Clam Chowder, judged live on the waterfront.
Free ...
Whack Donuts 2-Year Anniversary Jam + Breakin’ Battle (Embarcadero Plaza)
Saturday, October 24 – 1:30 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Embarcadero Plaza (Formerly Justin Herman Plaza)
Whack Donuts is celebrating 2 years at its San Francisco storefront with a free outdoor anniversary jam at Embarcadero Plaza on Saturday, October 24.
The celebration will feature a free 5v5 breakin’ crew battle, DJs, community awards, giveaways and a raffle, bringing together San Francisco’s dance, ...
Good Samaritan Hospital’s Annual Trunk or Treat Event (San Jose)
Saturday, October 24 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Good Samaritan Hospital Main Parking Lot
Join Good Samaritan Hospital for a free, family-friendly Trunk or Treat event! Enjoy trick-or-treating, a jumpy house, face painting, bubbles, robots, spooky snacks, and more, plus special appearances from a fire truck, ambulance and helicopter. Come in costume and trunk or treat to music by ...
Free Giant Sand Painting: Community Art on the Beach (Ocean Beach)
Join us for a free, drop-in community art event on the beach! Once a month, weather and tides permitting, we come together to create an enormous, temporary sand painting. No experience necessary, just bring your enthusiasm. I’ll provide the tools and you bring the creativity. ...
SF’s “Golden Hour” Filipino Night Market is Back for 2026 (SoMa)
✦ UNDISCOVERED SF
San Francisco’s First Night Market Is Back
Ten years ago, Undiscovered started the trend of night markets. Now, we return during golden hour.
RSVP – FREE
This year marks a special milestone — join us as we celebrate 10 seasons of community, creativity, and cultural pride! ...
Hagerty’s RADwood NorCal: Bay Area ’80s & ’90s Car Festival (Alameda)
RADwood NorCal rolls into Alameda in the Bay Area on Saturday, October 24 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. local time for an evening celebration of ’80s and ’90s automotive culture. The free, family-friendly event will bring together an eclectic mix of iconic and nostalgic ...
Mare Island Halloween Block Party 2026 (Vallejo)
Get ready for a frightfully fun adventure along the ghostly charm of Walnut Avenue and Officers Row, with entrances near the mysterious Vino Godfather Mansion and Alden Park — now home to some spooky zombie fun!
This Halloween celebration has thrills and chills for every ...
“Tunnel of Terror” San Jose Halloween Makers Market at City Hall (2026)
Saturday, October 24 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | San José City Hall
Tunnel of Terror is a Halloween makers market at San José City Hall, presented as a collaboration between San Jose Makers and Opera San Jose. The evening market features local artists, creatives, and small businesses in a Halloween-themed community gathering.
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Comedian Danny Lake Headlines in Union City
Touring standup comic Danny Lake headlines this hilarious event. Call for free tickets!
Sunday, October 25
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. ...
