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
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)
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
Library Day 2026: Book Giveaways + Music on the Farm (SF)
Saturday, July 11 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | The New Farm
The New Farm will be buzzing with live music, book giveaways, and of course, goats. SFPL launches Everybody’s Climate 2026 with activities for all ages led by Creative Mutual Aid and music provided by Bay Beats bands. Plus, the Bookmobile will be there!
“It’s a farm. It’s a chicken ...
Family Day at The Freight: Free Music Fest + Petting Zoo (Berkeley)
Join The Freight’s Education team for a full day of FREE festivities on July 11th from 12-4:30pm. Celebrate our diverse array of programs with multiple workshops, a jam, presentations of our flagship Golden State of Song WWII Japanese Incarceration and Sonic Tapestry: Indian Music in ...
Free Summer Festival Bazaar: BBQ, Bingo + Prizes (Japantown)
Saturday, July 11 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Konko Church of San Francisco
Come on down to the Annual Summer Festival Bazaar, at the Konko Church of San Francisco, Japantown.
All kinds of food for sale! BBQ St. Louis Ribs, Chicken Teriyaki, Beef Curry, Veggie Curry, Sushi, Imagawayaki, Bake Sale, and more!
Bingo with fabulous prizes!
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 ...
Colma Community Fair
Saturday, July 11 – 11:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Colma Community Center
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
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 ...
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)
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 ...
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, 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
SF’s Inner Outer Zine Launch: Picnic Party + Art (Golden Gate Park)
Join us in celebrating the release of Inner Outer, a zine documenting life in San Francisco. Our inaugural issue is all about parks. Come picnic, check out the zine, meet contributors and park enthusiasts.
Sat, July 11
12-3pm
Golden Gate Park – The Love Blocks (244 John F. Kennedy ...
2026 Hopscotch Art Walk: Family Fun, Food Specials (Oakland)
Celebrate the creation of 10 unique hopscotch sidewalk murals with a day of play and food & drink specials around Jack London!
Join us on Saturday, July 11, from 12:00–3:00 PM for a playful afternoon celebrating Jack London’s newest public art installation: 10 one-of-a-kind hopscotch murals created by 10 talented ...
Sample Sweet + Savory: Free Datesy Syrup + French Cheese Pairing (SF)
Saturday, July 11 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Ferry Building
Sample & Savor: Datesy Date Syrup + Secret de Compostelle ��
Discover bold flavors with Datesy Date Syrup and Secret de Compostelle cheese. Sample, savor, and enjoy!
Saturday, July 11 | 12–3 PM � Ferry Building, 1 Ferry Plaza
Join us for a gourmet tasting featuring Datesy Date ...
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
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
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!
Meet the Author: Wayne Feinstein’s “Turning” Book Launch (Corte Madera)
Saturday, July 11 – 1:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Book Passage (Corte Madera)
Join us at Book Passage for an author event highlighting Wayne Feinstein and his debut novel, Turning. “Can a man grow a soul? This question, so emphatic in our cultural moment, animates Wayne Feinstein’s insightful novel, Turning. The journey he maps so vividly is arduous and, in the end, brings ...
Quarter Finals World Cup Watch Party
Saturday, July 11 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Hotel Shattuck Plaza
Get ready to catch all the match moments as the World Cup quarter finals go down live with food and beverage specials and fun activations!
FIFA World Cup Quarterfinal Watch Party at Hotel Shattuck Plaza
Experience every thrilling moment of the FIFA World Cup Quarterfinals at Hotel ...
SF’s 2026 Shakespeare in the Trash: Bard Goes Rubbish
Saturday, July 11 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 4:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | SOMA West Trash Yard
Hark! Your Friends’ Basement Theater Company and SOMA West Community Benefit District approach with joyous news.
Come witness a motley crew of players conjure scenes from the Bard within the confines of a scrapyard!
Friday, July 10th: 6:30pm
Saturday, July 11th: 2pm
Saturday, July 11th: 6:30pm
Sunday, July 12th: 2pm
See now the stately Elizabethan ...
Free Dogpatch Block Party + Line Dancing (SF)
Saturday, July 11 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Minnesota Flyover
The Dogpatch Music Series returns to the Minnesota Flyover for a free outdoor block party featuring live music, line dancing, face painting, tacos, games, and family-friendly activities. The event is open to all ages and is part of the One City Day after-party.
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