Free Events
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!
Sunday, October 4
Welcome to Sundays at the Beach! With help from @avenuegreenlight and our friends across the neighborhood, we’re excited to bring free community events to Great Highway Park every weekend for the next year. 1st Sunday: Chair Yoga, 2pm @ Irving 2nd Sunday: Live Music, 1-3 ...Monthly
Join us for Castro Art Mart, a vibrant community event celebrating local creativity! Experience a lively day in the heart of The Castro as Castro Art Mart brings together talented local artists, makers, musicians, and performers for an unforgettable celebration of art, culture, and connection. ...Monthly
Monday, October 5
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, October 6
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. ...
Whether you’re a native San Franciscan, a visitor from the other side of the world, or a budding botanist, the Conservatory of Flowers, located in Golden Gate Park, offers an intimate, up-close experience with nearly 2,000 species of rare, exotic, and endangered plants from more ...Monthly
Paid rent in SF? Hella Broke? Then first Tuesdays are the night for you. The Detour hosts “Free Play Tuesday” with all arcade games on free play with purchase from the bar. Come enjoy all the video game glory from today and yesteryear while enjoying ...Monthly
Wednesday, October 7
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. ...
The San Francisco Zoo, Northern California’s largest zoological park and conservation center, periodically offers free admission for San Francisco residents. When is the next free zoo day for SF residents? Next verified free days: January 7, 2026 February 4, 2026 March 4, 2026 April 1, 2026 ...
Located in SF’s Castro District, the GLBT Historical Society Museum is the first full-scale, stand-alone museum of its kind in the United States. The museum celebrates 100 years of the city’s vast queer past through dynamic exhibitions and programming. Normally, admission is $10, but on ...Monthly
Thursday, October 8
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. ...
A free, monthly neighborhood celebration on Valencia Street with live music, dancing, art-making and more. Valencia LIVE! is back for a 2026 season! See you in the streets for a FREE, all-ages monthly neighborhood celebration with live music, cocktails to go, restaurants, art, shopping, and tons of fun in the ...
Valencia LIVE! is back for a 2026 season! See you in the streets for a FREE, all-ages monthly neighborhood celebration with live music, cocktails to go, restaurants, art, shopping, and tons of fun in the streets. Live music curated by Carnaval SF. Find the party ...
Friday, October 9
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 ...
Chinatown Night Market returns for 2026, bringing monthly street festivals, food vendors, shopping, and live entertainment back to the heart of San Francisco’s Chinatown. Recently voted the #1 night market in the country for the second year in a row, the free event takes over ...Monthly
Saturday, October 10
Sunday, October 11
The 2026 Yerba Buena Gardens Festival hosts a full lineup of free outdoor music, theater, circus, dance, poetry, and children’s programs. The Festival opens on Saturday, May 9, 2026 with Hermán Olivera y Orquesta Taíno to kick off its 26th season. The Festival features over 100 free ...
The Inner Sunset Flea Market is back for its 11th season on April 12th! Launched in collaboration with the Inner Sunset Park Neighbors and happening every second Sunday from April to November, this vibrant, well-loved community event transforms Irving Street (9th-11th Ave.) into a lively ...Monthly
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. ...
Monday, October 12
The 2026 Yerba Buena Gardens Festival hosts a full lineup of free outdoor music, theater, circus, dance, poetry, and children’s programs. The Festival opens on Saturday, May 9, 2026 with Hermán Olivera y Orquesta Taíno to kick off its 26th season. The Festival features over 100 free ...
