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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, October 31

Ocean Beach Halloween Bonfire Night (Final Bonfire Until March 1, 2027)
Saturday, October 31 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Fire rings are first come, first serve
| Ocean Beach Fire Pits
Ocean Beach Halloween Bonfire Night (Final Bonfire Until March 1, 2027)

For the first time in four months, it’s finally legal again to have a bonfire at Ocean Beach. During the “No Burn” Season (which runs from November 1 to the end of February), bonfires are not allowed, but starting March 1, 2026, bonfires are back ...

2026 “Fillmore After Dark” Night Market
Saturday, October 31 – 5:09 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | 1300 on Fillmore
2026 "Fillmore After Dark" Night Market

Experience the Fillmore with Live Blues, Delicious Bites & Boutique Bingo at this vibrant night market celebrating soul, art and community. The historic Fillmore District will come alive after dark with the launch of a series of night markets throughout the year. Fillmore After Dark ...

Wanted: 100+ Adult Minions Needed for Epic Halloween Bar Crawl (SF)
Saturday, October 31 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Rick & Roxy's
SF, this is a stupidly important civic project. We are assembling 100+ adults, age 24+, to become Minions for a Halloween group bar outing. The uniform is yellow, blue denim, and gray goggles. The mission is simple: create enough Minions that every other costume group stops, squints, ...
Secret SF Halloween: Roast Comedy Battles, Lucha Libre + DJs (2026)
Saturday, October 31 – 9:30 pm - Ends at 11:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP for first 100 people
| Secret Location (SF)
Secret SF Halloween: Roast Comedy Battles, Lucha Libre + DJs (2026)
Dead Rabbits presents an immersive 21+ Halloween event at a secret outdoor San Francisco location featuring occult rituals, roast battles, lucha libre wrestling, burlesque contortionist acts, live DJ, and a full bar. Audience members influence the competition’s outcome and may be chosen for psychic readings ...

Sunday, November 1

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. ...

Asian Art Museum: Free Admission Day (Every First Sunday)
Sunday, November 1 – 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 “Head West” Marketplace at the Ferry Building (Every 1st Sunday)
Sunday, November 1 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Ferry Building
SF's "Head West" Marketplace 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

Monday, November 2

Free SF Comedy Show “Hayes Valley Comedy Night” at The Function (Every Monday)
Free SF Comedy Show "Hayes Valley Comedy Night" at The Function (Every Monday)

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. ...

Tuesday, November 3

Free SF “Hayes Valley Comedy Night” at The Function (Every Tuesday)
Free SF "Hayes Valley Comedy Night" at The Function (Every Tuesday)

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. ...

de Young Museum Free Day (First Tuesdays)
Tuesday, November 3 – 9:30 am - Ends at 5:15 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission to general galleries; special exhibition fees still apply. Timed tickets required
| de Young Museum
de Young Museum Free Day (First Tuesdays)

Located in beautiful Golden Gate Park, the de Young Museum is a landmark art museum founded in 1895. Your visit includes a whirlwind trip around the world as the museum’s collections feature priceless treasures and works of arts from the 17th through the 20th centuries ...Monthly

“Legion of Honor” Museum Free Day (First Tuesdays)
Tuesday, November 3 – 9:30 am - Ends at 5:15 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission to general galleries; special exhibition fees still apply. Advanced timed tickets required.
| Legion of Honor
"Legion of Honor" Museum Free Day (First Tuesdays)

The Legion of Honor displays a collection of 4,000 years of ancient and European art in an exquisite Beaux-Arts building in an unforgettable setting overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge. Normally, general admission is $20 for adults, but on the first Tuesday of the month, admission ...Monthly

SF’s Cartoon Art Museum’s “Pay What You Wish” Day (First Tuesdays)
Tuesday, November 3 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Pay What You Wish Day
| Cartoon Art Museum
SF's Cartoon Art Museum's "Pay What You Wish" Day (First Tuesdays)

Founded in 1984, the Cartoon Art Museum has something for everyone—from comic strips, comic books and anime to political cartoons, graphic novels and underground comix. People of all ages can view original cartoon art at exhibitions and screenings, produce their own comics and animation at ...Monthly

Wednesday, November 4

FREE Comedy Night (Every Wednesday) at The Function (SF)
FREE Comedy Night (Every Wednesday) at The Function (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. ...

Drink & Draw Art Event & Raffle | The Knockout
Wednesday, November 4 – 6:30 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The Knockout
Drink & Draw Art Event & Raffle | The Knockout

At Drink and Draw, artsy bar patrons draw to a theme and submit their artwork into a raffle for cocktails and other prizes at The Knockout in the Mission District. The artwork gets scanned online for all to admire. Drink and Draw happens every first Wednesday of the ...Monthly

Thursday, November 5

Free HellaFunny Thursday Comedy Night (Downtown SF)
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. ...

Free First Thursdays at Berkeley Art Museum
Thursday, November 5 – 11:00 am - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission to galleries. Film programs are excluded. No advanced tickets required, but subject to capacity limits
| Berkeley Art Museum / Pacific Film Archive
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 DFT Monthly Block Party: “Downtown First Thursdays” (2026)
Thursday, November 5 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| 2nd Street between Market and Howard Streets
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

Friday, November 6

“HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)
"HellaSecret" Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)

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 ...

Pleasant Hill Night Market: Food, Music & Performances
Friday, November 6 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Chilpancingo Park
Pleasant Hill Night Market: Food, Music & Performances

Pleasant Hill Night Market Will Return in May 2026 After a successful first season, the Night Market will be back in May 2026 with food, music, merchandise, activities and more! Visit Pleasant Hill California for more info. After getting so much love and support from ...