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, September 12
“Creative Play and Foam Fun” Free Festival at The Village at San Antonio Center
Wrap up the season with a playful mix of creativity and high-energy fun. Paint your own bird house, enjoy a lively puppet show, and jump into a foam party that’s sure to be a highlight of the summer. Join us on Saturday, September 12th from ...
“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
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 ...
“Puff Puff Laugh” SF’s Cannabis Lounge Comedy Show (Moe Greens)
Puff Puff Laugh is Back! And now we’re on Saturdays! HellaFunny is taking over one of SF’s premier cannabis lounges, Moe Greens, for a night of “Puff Puff Laugh.” That’s right… it’s the only comedy show in San Francisco where you can (legally in California) get high ...Every Saturday
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
Workshop: Grow your e-commerce business with AI (SF)
In this free, 2-day workshop, presented by Notion, e-commerce business owners will get hands-on help building AI flows for their business.
Attendance is capped at 20 and approval is required. Attendees will be approved on a rolling basis, first-come, first-served.
This is a 2-day event. Those who ...
Muir Woods Nature Bus Ride Tour for Latino Conservation Week (Marin)
Celebrate Latino Conservation Week at Muir Woods with a free, family-friendly day featuring bilingual ranger talks and nature walks. Free bus transportation is provided from Presidio Transit Center and RSVP is required. Participants must use the provided bus to attend.
Original Event Description:
_Join us and our ...
Anniversary Party + Volunteer Day (Mission Community Woodwhop)
Please join MCW for our volunteer work day (10am-5pm or any part thereof), woodworking demo (5p) and party (6-9p) in celebration of our second anniversary. Come for shop tours, tasty food and plenty of drink. We’d love to see you!
Can’t make the volunteer work hours? ...
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
Rosh Hashanah Services (Petaluma)
Saturday, September 12 – 10:00 am |
Cost: FREE | Chabad Jewish Center of Petaluma
High Holidays at Chabad is about connection, inspiration, and joy in a warm and welcoming environment.
Our user-friendly High Holiday services are an engaging experience filled with soulful melodies and meaningful explanations.
We are open to all, regardless of affiliation, level of observance or background. No membership ...
Quest Sparks: Build DIY Paper Rockets (Livermore)
Saturday, September 12 – 10:00 am - Ends at 12:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Quest Plaza at Stockmen’s Park
Ready for liftoff? Design and build your own paper rocket, then take it to the field and see how it flies! Experiment with shape, fins, and other design choices as you launch, test, and redesign your rocket.
Challenge yourself to send it soaring higher and farther ...
2026 Annual Orinda Classic Car Show
Saturday, September 12 – 10:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Orinda Village
In 2026, we are proud to present the 22nd Annual show. Join us at the largest attended community event showcasing 200 classic cars, with music, food and special exhibits!
Come out and meet the cars and their owners, both have a story to tell. See old ...
Free Outdoor Painting Gathering at GG Park’s Dahlia Dell (SF)
Free painting gathering at the Golden Gate Dahlia Dell. Sign up at Painters Unite to get the location for every event.
Painters Unite is a free gathering for anyone who wants to slow down and paint outdoors, together. No class, no pressure, nothing for sale.
I’m Marco ...
54th Annual Castro Valley Fall Festival 2026 (Sept. 12-13)
Saturday, September 12 – 10:00 am |
Cost: FREE | Castro Valley Blvd.
The 54th Annual Castro Valley Fall Festival returns to Castro Valley Blvd. for a weekend of free, family-friendly activities including live music, pony rides, food, local vendors, and entertainment. The event spans two days and is open to the community. Original Event Description: _🍂 Castro ...
Grand Opening Brunch Soiree: Free Pastries + Live DJs (Marina)
Join us for our Grand Opening Brunch Soiree
Where: La Boulangerie de San Francisco located within ERIA Marina (2300 Chestnut St., San Francisco)
When: Saturday, September 12th 10am – 2pm
What: Free pastries*, live music by @dj_galexy & @mario.minds & a giveaway with prizes we know you’ll love!**
Plus, ...
Basket Weaving Workshop with Gourd & Pine (Berkeley)
Weaving With Nature
During this workshop with artist Abeni Pierson, we’ll work with two natural materials that have been used across cultures for generations: gourds and pine needles.
We’ll begin with an introduction to gourds: what they are, how they grow, and how they’ve been traditionally used ...
2026 Sunset Dunes Bioblitz: Explore 400+ Species at Ocean Beach (SF)
Saturday, September 12 – 10:00 am - Ends at 1:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Great Highway & Noriega Street, San Francisco, CA, USA, SF, CA 94122
Join us on Saturday, September 12, at Ocean Beach in San Francisco for a community bioblitz celebrating California Biodiversity Day! Explore local nature, connect with your community, and discover the incredible biodiversity of one of San Francisco’s most iconic coastlines.
Meet at the intersection of the ...
UMOJA HAP 2nd Annual Community Block Party (Bayview)
Saturday, September 12 – 10:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Southeast Community Center
The 2nd Annual Umoja HAP Block Party is a community celebration focused on health, wellness, connection, and empowerment in the Bayview community. This family-friendly event will bring together local organizations, community members, and partners for a day filled with free health resources, HIV/STI testing, wellness ...
SF’s Free “Show and Tell” Picnic in the Park for Adults (Panhandle)
It’s a show and tell, plus a giveaway!
Like second grade, except nobody makes you stand up in front of the class. Bring something you love, that you want other people to admire. A ceramic you made, a rock that might be a meteorite, your grandfather’s ...
