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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!

Sunday, May 10

Mother’s Day Market at The Box Shop Open House (SF)
Sunday, May 10 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The Box Shop
Mother's Day Market at The Box Shop Open House (SF)
This Mother’s Day we’re hosting an art market at The Box Shop! Bring Mom to browse and get your family portrait taken in front of our 130+ original murals. Artist Alejandra Rassvetaieff leads our Art-Making Table. At 2pm, Box Shop founding artist Charlie Gadeken will lead a Mural ...
“Blue Sky No Candy” (Mare Island)
Sunday, May 10 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Mare Island Art Studios
"Blue Sky No Candy" (Mare Island)
  Exhibition Press Release “Blue Skys No Candy” New artworks by Donna Wallace-Cohen (aka Donna Herrick) Mare Island Art Studios 110 Pintado Street Mare Island, Vallejo, CA 94590 Opening reception Sun. May 10th ,12-4pm Open Gallery, Saturdays, May 16, 23, and 30. Sundays May 17, 24, 31. 12-4pm all days. In conjunction with Mare Island Art ...

Puzzles and Pinot: Mother’s Day Edition at Best Friends (Albany)
Puzzles and Pinot: Mother's Day Edition at Best Friends (Albany)
Puzzles & Pinot: Mother’s Day Edition Looking for a way to celebrate Mother’s Day that involves zero juice boxes and a lot of Cabernet? Join us at Best Friends in Albany for a day dedicated to the moms, pet moms, and chosen-moms who love a little ...
Mother’s Day at City Center Bishop Ranch (2026)
Sunday, May 10 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | City Center Bishop Ranch
Mother’s Day at City Center Bishop Ranch (2026)
Celebrate mom at City Center Bishop Ranch. The first 200 guests to spend $200 or more at any combination of City Center stores will receive a complimentary flower bouquet from the Flower cart in Alexander Square. *One bouquet per family. While supplies last.
85th Annual Free Mother’s Day Rose Show (Golden Gate Park)
Sunday, May 10 – 12:30 pm - Ends at 3:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Hall of Flowers, County Fair Building, Golden Gate Park
85th Annual Free Mother’s Day Rose Show (Golden Gate Park)
> Please note that we expect the San Francisco Rose Society to host their annual Mother’s Day Rose Show in 2026. It takes place every year on Mother’s Day, but it has not yet been confirmed for 2026 as of 4/21/26.  Here’s what happened in 2025: Please ...
Union Square in Bloom: Mother’s Day Fashion Show 2026
Sunday, May 10 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Union Square Park
Union Square in Bloom: Mother's Day Fashion Show 2026
The annual Bloom Fashion Show Presented by Levi Strauss & Co. returns to Union Square on Friday, May 8, 2026 bringing student designers and spring style to the heart of downtown as part of the seasonal Union Square In Bloom celebration. Hosted by the Union Square ...
Golden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party on Mother’s Day (SF)
Sunday, May 10 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Skatin' Place
Golden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party on Mother's Day (SF)

There is a place in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park that is heaven for Bay Area inline skaters and roller skaters who like to boogie to the funky beat on wheels. The Godfather of Skate brings his mobile DJ unit and plays groovy tunes for ...Every Sunday

Free Mother’s Day Concert: Golden Gate Park Band’s Symphony in the Park
Sunday, May 10 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 2:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are welcome.
| Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)
Free Mother's Day Concert: Golden Gate Park Band's Symphony in the Park

The Golden Gate Park Band presents its 144th season in Golden Gate Park’s music concourse. That’s right, this 30-piece symphony has been playing free concerts in Golden Gate Park since 1882. For 2026, the Golden Gate Park Band performs free weekly concerts most Sundays at 1 pm. ...Every Sunday

Free Reggae in the Park 2026 “Crucial Sundays” (Golden Gate Park)
Sunday, May 10 – 4:30 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)
Free Reggae in the Park 2026 "Crucial Sundays" (Golden Gate Park)

Free live music is back in the park. Illuminate LIVE returns to the Golden Gate Bandshell in Golden Gate Park on Sunday, March 1, 2026, launching its sixth season of free outdoor concerts with more than 125 performances scheduled through mid-November. The long-running series has ...

Mother’s Day Bonfire at Ocean Beach (2026)
Sunday, May 10 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Fire rings are first come, first serve
| Ocean Beach Fire Pits
Mother's Day Bonfire at Ocean Beach (2026)

For the first time in four months, it’s finally legal again to have a bonfire at Ocean Beach. During the “No Burn” Season (which runs from November 1 to the end of February), bonfires are not allowed, but starting March 1, 2026, bonfires are back ...

Monday, May 11

Free Monday Comedy Night in Downtown SF
Free Monday Comedy Night in Downtown SF

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 Night Free Comedy Show at SF’s Newest Comedy Club (The Function)
Monday Night Free Comedy Show at SF's Newest Comedy Club (The Function)

San Francisco’s newest comedy club & cocktail lounge brings comedy and nightlife back to Market Street. Co-owned by comedian Stroy Moyd. Be among the first to check out THE FUNCTION – San Francisco’s brand new full-time comedy club bringing back stand-up comedy and nightlife to ...Every Monday

Oakland’s Free “Town Biz” Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue)
Monday, May 11 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Food/drink for purchase
| Mesa Maguey
Oakland’s Free "Town Biz" Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue)

Get ready for TownBiz Comedy Night in Oakland’s Temescal neighborhood—a celebration of Oakland comedy and culture with a series of pop-up live shows across the Bay by HellaFunny. This HellaFunny comedy night takes place at the just-opened Mesa Maguey, an upscale agave bar and Oaxcacan restaurant that’s a perfect date-night ...Every Monday

Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)
Japanese Tea Garden's Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)

The Japanese Tea Garden provides visitors from around the world with an opportunity to experience the natural beauty, tranquility, and harmony of a Japanese-style garden in the heart of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. Originally created as a “Japanese Village” exhibit for the 1894 California ...Every Monday

SF Arcade Bar “Emporium” 8 Free Game Tokens for “Industry Night” (Every Monday)
Monday, May 11 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*8 free game tokens if you are part of the "industry"
| Emporium SF
SF Arcade Bar "Emporium" 8 Free Game Tokens for "Industry Night" (Every Monday)

Emporium Arcade Bar San Francisco, the dynamic venue known for its classic arcade games, colorful, fun-loving atmosphere, and renowned drink menu, now offers 8 free game tokens for anyone in “the industry” – so we’re assuming barstaff, restaurant staff, nightlife staff. Monday Nights are for ...Every Monday

“Motown On Mondays” DJ Night (Madrone Art Bar)
Monday, May 11 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free before 8pm; $5 after
| Madrone Art Bar
"Motown On Mondays" DJ Night (Madrone Art Bar)

at Madrone, dance the night away with hosts DJ Gordo Cabeza and guest DJS spinning originals, exclusive remixes, and close relatives of your favorite Motown songs during M.O.M. Motown on Mondays. Motown on Mondays Every Monday | 7 pm to 2 am Madrone ...Every Monday

Mirthquake: Monday Live Comedy in the Richmond w/ $5 Drinks (SF)
Monday, May 11 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*free tickets, RSVP to ensure a spot, 21+
| Abbey Tavern
Mirthquake: Monday Live Comedy in the Richmond w/ $5 Drinks (SF)

Looking for a great way to kick off your week? Look no further than Mirthquake: Monday Live Comedy in the Richmond! This live stand-up comedy show, held every Monday at the Abbey Tavern, is the perfect way to start your week off with a bang. Featuring a ...Every Monday

Tuesday, May 12

“Poetic Tuesdays” at Yerba Buena Gardens Festival (SF)
Tuesday, May 12 – 12:30 pm - Ends at 1:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Jessie Square
“Poetic Tuesdays" at Yerba Buena Gardens Festival (SF)
Tue, May 12 | 12:30pm – 1:30pm Jessie Square, Yerba Buena Gardens 760 Mission St. San Francisco, CA Sharing works that delight, provoke, inspire and rouse, the Poetic Tuesdays series turns lunchtime into a sumptuous literary repast. Lighting up Jessie Square with a fabulously curated line-up of poets and ...
Oakland’s “Mezcal & Mole” Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)
Tuesday, May 12 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Food/drink for purchase
| Mesa Maguey
Oakland's "Mezcal & Mole" Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)

Get ready for the return of HellaFunny comedy night to Temescal with a series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. This HellaFunny comedy show takes place at the just-opened Mesa Maguey, an upscale agave bar and Oaxcacan restaurant that’s a perfect date-night spot with lots ...Every Tuesday

$1 Margaritas & “Disco Taco Tuesday” at Underdogs (SoMa)
Tuesday, May 12 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No admission charge
| Underdogs Cantina
$1 Margaritas & "Disco Taco Tuesday" at Underdogs (SoMa)

Join us for a Disco Taco Tuesday at Underdogs Cantina with $1 MARGARITAS from 7:30pm – 8pm! $1 Margs & Disco Taco Tuesday at 7:30pm Underdogs Cantina, 128 King St. (Across from ballpark), SF FREE (No Cover) $1 MARGARITAS from 7:30pm – 8:00pm ...Every Tuesday