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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, June 20

Vallejo’s 36th Annual Juneteenth Parade & Festival (2026)
Saturday, June 20 – 9:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Barbara Kondylis Waterfront Green
Vallejo's 36th Annual Juneteenth Parade & Festival (2026)
Celebrate freedom, culture, and community at Vallejo’s annual Juneteenth Parade & Festival, one of the largest Juneteenth celebrations in Solano County. The day kicks off with a downtown parade at 9am, followed by a free waterfront festival featuring live music, dance, spoken word performances, food ...
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

Free “Legion of Honor” Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (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

Village Nursery School Open House (Daly City)
Saturday, June 20 – 10:00 am - Ends at 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP is not mandatory but appreciated for accurate headcount.
| Village Nursery School
Village Nursery School Open House (Daly City)
You’re Invited to Our Open House! Join us at Village Nursery School for a morning of play, exploration, and community! Saturday, June 20⏰ 10 AM – 12 PM474 N Parkview Ave, Daly City Bring your little ones to enjoy: ✨ Indoor & outdoor free playStory timeFun activitiesSnacks & refreshments☕ ...
Sound Bites
Saturday, June 20 – 10:00 am - Ends at 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP using the event URL
| California Historical Radio Society
Dots and dashes come to life at CHRS! Join us for a fun, hands-on activity where young visitors will learn the basics of Morse code, which is one of the earliest forms of electronic communication, and put that knowledge to work by creating a personalized ...
Pet Food Express’ Free “Fun & Fitness” Fest (Little Marina Green)
Saturday, June 20 – 10:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free entry 10am - 2pm!
| Little Marina Green
Pet Food Express' Free "Fun & Fitness" Fest (Little Marina Green)
Bring the whole family – including your pet! Celebrate the summer with Pet Food Express at the first annual Fun & Fitness Fest hosted at Little Marina Green in San Francisco on June 20 from 10am – 2pm.  Try out the dog agility course, play ...
Free Community Garden Work Day + Lunch (Oakland Peace Center)
Saturday, June 20 – 10:00 am - Ends at 2:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP required here: https://partiful.com/e/OR7hxEAUGAzyB6eANfIt?c=CmvhBp6w
| Oakland Peace Center
Free Community Garden Work Day + Lunch (Oakland Peace Center)
Grab your gloves — it’s time to get our hands dirty! The East Bay Permaculture Guild is partnering with the Oakland Peace Center for community garden work day on 6/20 as another follow-up to our big unconference spring 2026 edition. This is the foundation of a ...
Free Steam-Powered Sawmill Demos: 1914 Machinery Live (Sebastopol)
Saturday, June 20 – 10:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, no tickets required, free parking available on site
| Sturgeon's Mill
Free Steam-Powered Sawmill Demos: 1914 Machinery Live (Sebastopol)
Step into a true piece of California history at Sturgeon’s Mill, a fully operational steam-powered sawmill founded in 1914. Unlike a replica, this is an authentic working museum where the original machinery still runs today, offering a rare chance to see early 20th-century industry in ...
Sunnyvale World Soccer & Food Fest (Cityline)
Saturday, June 20 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Cityline Sunnyvale
Sunnyvale World Soccer & Food Fest (Cityline)

⚽ IT’S OFFICIAL — Sunnyvale World Soccer & Food Fest is coming! ⚽ This June, catch every FIFA World Cup 26™ match LIVE on the big screen at the South Bay’s favorite free soccer watch party! Feel the roar of the crowd, cheer for your ...

San Francisco Dragon Boat Festival
Saturday, June 20 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Lake Merced
San Francisco Dragon Boat Festival
Join us on June 20 and June 21 from 8am to 5pm for a celebration of competition, culture, and community in the heart of San Francisco. The San Francisco Dragon Boat Festival will hold Friendship Races at Lake Merced on June 20 and 21. Throughout the ...
SF Waterfront Summer Market: 3-Day Cultural Fest at Ferry Building (June 19-21)
Saturday, June 20 – 10:00 am - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Ferry Building
SF Waterfront Summer Market: 3-Day Cultural Fest at Ferry Building (June 19-21)

EVENT WARNING – as of 6/17/26 The Eventbrite for this event has been removed with no notice and we don’t see it listed it listed on the Ferry Building website either. So in all likelihood this event is no longer happening. Experience a vibrant three-day ...

Secondhand Saturdays: 60+ Vintage Vendors (Outer Sunset)
Saturday, June 20 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free
| Sunset Mercantile (Outer Sunset)
Secondhand Saturdays: 60+ Vintage Vendors (Outer Sunset)
A curated, stylish and modern version of your traditional flea market with over 60 vintage vendors, makers and artists. Enjoy live music from local musicians, food trucks, workshops and rotating family-friendly activities for all ages to enjoy, every third Saturday from April- November.
Free San Leandro Summer Model Train Show + Open House (June 20-21)
Saturday, June 20 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Donations always appreciated!
| San Leandro Historical Railway Society
Free San Leandro Summer Model Train Show + Open House (June 20-21)

Experience family-friendly fun with a variety of model train displays, including HO scale indoors and G & O gauge outdoors. This free event features a porch sale, a railroad museum, and railroad safety education for enthusiasts of all ages. San Leandro Historical Railway Society June ...

Wellness Wonderland Family Fair (Novato)
Saturday, June 20 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
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| Anubhuti Meditation & Retreat Center
Wellness Wonderland Family Fair (Novato)
Join us in person to celebrate well-being, joy, and family time! Activities: Yoga & Games for Kids Tai Chi Snake & Ladder Challenge Face Painting Virtue scope Reading Storytelling Corner Insightful Talk Live Meditation & Guided Nature Walk Live Music – Sing Along Dance Performances – Dance Along Virtue Café Pot Painting & Planting Ayurveda Counseling Ayurvedic Soulful Food Special Highlights: Fun ...
“Kids Rock” 2026 Music Festival in the Park (Redwood City)
Saturday, June 20 – 10:00 am - Ends at 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE! ALL AGES!
| Courthouse Square
"Kids Rock" 2026 Music Festival in the Park (Redwood City)

Redwood City’s Kids Rock! returns with its kid-focused music series, packed with plenty of music, dancing, and non-stop fun. MC Andy-Z, the Master of Music and Play, will be your host, bringing an energetic, animated style to each show on Saturday June 20, July 18, ...Monthly

Free Calphin Day: Family Summer Re-Opening + Kites for First 200 Kids (Fremont)
Saturday, June 20 – 10:00 am - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP required - Walk ins welcome too
| Fremont Central Park
Free Calphin Day: Family Summer Re-Opening + Kites for First 200 Kids (Fremont)
Calphin is hosting a special Calphin Day event to celebrate our Summer Re-Opening. This family-friendly gathering brings together our community for a day of fun, activities, and connection. First 200 kids who show up at event will receive a FREE Calphin Kite Activities & Attractions Families can enjoy a variety of ...
Free 2026 Golden Gate Park Succulent Expo: 40+ Rare Plant Vendors (June 20-21)
Saturday, June 20 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE all day!
| San Francisco County Fair Building
Free 2026 Golden Gate Park Succulent Expo: 40+ Rare Plant Vendors (June 20-21)

San Francisco Succulent & Cactus Society’s Annual Succulent Expo, June 19–21, 2026 At the San Francisco County Fair Building — on the southern edge of Golden Gate Park at 9th Ave. and Lincoln Way: 1199-9th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122 Free and open to the ...

2026 San Francisco Juneteenth Parade (Market Street to Fulton Plaza)
Saturday, June 20 – 11:00 am - Ends at 3:30 pm | Cost: FREE | One Market Plaza
2026 San Francisco Juneteenth Parade (Market Street to Fulton Plaza)

San Francisco’s Juneteenth Parade returns for its fourth annual celebration in 2026, honoring Black freedom, heritage, achievement, and community with a citywide gathering in the heart of downtown SF. SF Juneteenth Market St Parade & Block Party 2026 Saturday, June 20, 2026 | 11am–3:30pmMarket Street ...

North Beach Festival 2026 (June 20-21)
Saturday, June 20 – 11:00 am - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
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| Columbus Ave
North Beach Festival 2026 (June 20-21)
Join us for North Beach Festival 2026 from 11am to 7pm on Saturday, June 20th & Sunday, June 21st, 2026! Discover San Francisco’s “Little Italy,” a vibrant and historic neighborhood known for its rich Italian heritage, scenic views, lively nightlife, cultural festivals, and iconic landmarks like ...
The Toast
Saturday, June 20 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The Ramp
The Toast
Join us for a Father’s Day celebration with plenty of beer, family activities, and supporting an amazing cause!