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 24
Chowder Fest: SF’s “Best Clam Chowder” Showdown (Fisherman’s Wharf)
Clam chowder in a sourdough bowl, steps from Fisherman’s Wharf iconic piers this October, that’s the whole afternoon. The Fisherman’s Wharf Chowder Fest brings 8-12 local restaurants together to compete for the title of San Francisco’s Best Clam Chowder, judged live on the waterfront.
Watch the ...
Oakland Halloween + Día de los Muertos: Tricks, Treats & Traditions in the Laurel (2026)
Join in free community Dia De Los Muertos activities and Trick-or-Treating for the kiddos in The Laurel District!
Families are invited to celebrate Día de los Muertos and Halloween in Oakland’s Laurel District on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from noon to 3 p.m.
Hosted by the Laurel ...
Weekend Sessions w/ Afro-Filipino Jazz Project (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026)
Saturday, October 24 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 3:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
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 ...
SF Craft & Learn at the Museum of the Eye: Ojo de Dios (Oct. 24-31)
Get into the spirit of the season at the Museum of the Eye. With Halloween and Día de los Muertos around the corner, our popular Craft & Learn: Ojo de Dios workshop returns with two opportunities to join the fun. Visit us Saturday, Oct. 24, or ...
SF’s Civic Music Free Concerts (2026)
The San Francisco Civic Music Association is dedicated to offering numerous opportunities for classical music lovers and amateur musicians in the San Francisco Bay Area. Our ensembles are open to all musicians and our concerts are free and available to the public. We’d love to ...
Hagerty’s RADwood NorCal: Bay Area ’80s & ’90s Car Festival (Alameda)
RADwood by Hagerty: A celebration of the 80’s & 90’s cars & culture.
RADwood NorCal rolls into Alameda in the Bay Area on Saturday, October 24, 4:00pm to 8pm local time for an evening celebration of ’80s and ’90s automotive culture. The free, family-friendly event will bring ...
“Blue Beetle” Free Outdoor Movie Night: SF Latino Film Festival (Spark Social)
Free outdoor screening of Blue Beetle at SPARK Social SF, in partnership with Cine+Mas San Francisco Latino Film Festival!
Cine+Más: Blue Beetle Movie Night – A Celebration of Latino Cinema and Community!
Join us for a special outdoor movie night presented by SPARK Social SF and Cine+Más ...
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 ...
“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
“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
Win Tix: Sofi Tukker “Animal Talk” Live at SF’s Cow Palace (18+)
Enter to win a pair of tickets to see SOFI TUKKER live at the Cow Palace. It’s time to let your animal talk!
Best friends Sophie Hawley-Weld and Tucker Halpern, better known as SOFI TUKKER, have turned their eclectic blend of dance, house, and global influences ...
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
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
Unmute Your Intuition: A Silent Reset Day Retreat
Saturday, October 24 – 9:30 am - Ends at 3:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Brahma Kumaris Meditation Center
“There is a voice that doesn’t use words. Listen.” ~ Rumi
In an era of AI anxiety and endless career uncertainty, your most future-proof skill is your human intuition. Disconnect from the digital noise and join us for a powerful, gadget-free day of deep silence. Hit ...
Financial Planning Day (SF Main Library)
Take control of your finances today! Join us for a full day of expert advice on managing your finances and planning for the future. Get free, objective, no-strings-attached one-on-one counseling from CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER(TM) professionals and attend financial workshops throughout the day. All financial workshops ...
Innerart Annual Art Show & Sale by Shiva Nourpouri
Discover one-of-a-kind art and handmade gifts in a welcoming San Jose garden setting. Meet artist Shiva Nourpouri and explore original oil and watercolor paintings, prints, handmade jewelry, ceramics, and clothing featuring hand painting and hand embroidery. Whether you’re looking for a special gift, wearable art, ...
Sausalito Art & Harbor Days
Saturday, October 24 – 10:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Ferry Landing
Sausalito Art & Harbor Days
Our October edition lands a week before Halloween, so the music has a spooky streak this month. Jugglers wander the waterfront, ferries pull in from the city, and more than 60 vendors set up along the Ferry Landing.
From noon to 3, ...
“Jisoo : Click” Official SF Merch Pop-Up at Serramonte (Daly City)
Saturday, October 24 – 10:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | JAGALCHI at Serramonte Center
JISOO : CLICK is coming to the San Francisco Bay Area with a limited-time pop-up store at JAGALCHI in Daly City.
Running from October 24 through November 1, the pop-up will feature official JISOO : CLICK merchandise, special purchase benefits and on-site fan activities for Bay ...
Free Panhandle 3v3 Basketball Tournament in the Panhandle (SF)
Saturday, October 24 – 10:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Nate Thurmond basketball court in the Panhandle
The sixth annual Panhandle 3v3 basketball tournament returns on Saturday October 24 with an afternoon full of great basketball, live music and local artist vendors. Bring your park blanket and come out to watch! The tournament supports Upper Haight food pantry and non-profit Third Parent ...
