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, May 30
“Ruling the Little Girls” Art Exhibition Reception (Point Reyes Station)
Saturday, May 30 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Gallery Route One,
Ruling the Little Girls, a twelve piece series of mixed media artworks by Tanya Wilkinson, will be shown at Gallery Route One in Point Reyes Station from May 29 to June 30, 2026.
Reception on May 30, 3pm to 5pm. The gallery is at 11101 CA hwy ...
Free SF Community Hike: Cannabis + Wellness (Twin Peaks)
A Terps & Trails Experience: We are an open aire collaborative community building mixer integrating cannabis, mycology, & wellness into an outdoor hiking field trip!
Curating an experience while educating, bringing brand awareness & culture together for a one of a kind event.
Free Adrian West Band Live Show w/Jazz Tunes (Orinda)
Saturday, May 30 – 6:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | The Fourth Bore
Adrian West Band returns to The Fourth Bore Taproom & Grill in Orinda! Five-piece band! We’ll play a fun mix of originals, instrumentals and covers + a couple jazz tunes. Free show from 6:30 – 9:30pm. All ages welcome.
Here’s the lineup:
Adrian West on vocals, ac. ...
Barbara Lee Lecture Series feat. Tony Lowden (Oakland)
The Barbara Lee Lecture Series presents it’s 33rd outstanding lecture with the Pastor Tony Lowden, the first and only Black pastor to a U.S. president – President Jimmy Carter and First Lady Rosalynn Carter — and a national leader in restorative justice and criminal justice ...
Best of PlayGround-SF (’26): The Best Short Works
PlayGround-SF presents
BEST OF PLAYGROUND(SF) ’26 (a Festival Premiere Presentation)
The Best Short Works from the 2025-26 Monday Night PlayGround Season
May 30 & May 31, 7pm PT at Potrero Stage & Simulcast
Admission: $0-$50 (donations gratefully accepted) or Festival Sponsorship
A Wayward Tale by KT Frances Hartline
Abuela Knows Best by Richard Perez
Bridges of San Francisco ...
Best of PlayGround 2026: Free Fest of Short Plays (SF)
PlayGround-SF presents
BEST OF PLAYGROUND(SF) ’26 (a Festival Premiere Presentation)
The Best Short Works from the 2025-26 Monday Night PlayGround Season
May 30 & May 31, 7pm PT at Potrero Stage & Simulcast
Admission: $0-$50 (donations gratefully accepted) or Festival Sponsorship
A Wayward Tale by KT Frances Hartline
Abuela Knows Best by Richard Perez
Bridges of San Francisco ...
Laughs at The Garden: Free Comedy Night (Belmont)
“Stand-Up @The Garden” is the newest & hottest comedy show in the Peninsula and it takes place at Marvin Gardens on Saturday, May 30th. Marvin Gardens is a true Hidden Gem of the Peninsula. It’s a gorgeous venue that provides the perfect atmosphere for stand-up ...
Free Outdoor Movie Night in Duboce Park “Jurassic Park” (SF)
Saturday, May 30 – 8:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Duboce Park
Outdoor Movie Night returns to Duboce Park on Saturday, May 30. Join Friends of Duboce Park for a magical evening as we screen Jurassic Park on the big outdoor screen!
The movie starts at dusk, approximately 8:30 p.m., on Saturday, May 30 on the Upper Lawn. Pack ...
Sunday, May 31
FREE: “Hayes Valley Comedy Night” Sunday at The Function (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. ...
Free Admission Day: We Are Bruce Lee Exhibit
Sunday, May 31 – 10:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Chinese Historical Society
Join us in celebration of Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month for a free admission day on Sunday, May 31 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Stop by CHSA and enjoy:
• Unlimited viewing of the We Are Bruce Lee and the Challenging a Whitewashed History ...
“Manny’s Neighborhood Trash Cleanup” w/ $1 Beer & Free Yoga Classes, Free Fries (SF)
Tired? Sunday Funday. Wired? Sunday done-day. Make our neighborhood better, brunch with cool people (sorry not sorry, we’re biased), get deals to some fave local spots, and wrap it up before the Sunday Scaries hit with an easy hour of picking up trash around our ...Every Sunday
Free Cultural Festival in Chinatown + Street Fair
Cultural Festival in Chinatown 2026 is Presented by: Chinatown History & Culture Association
Thank you to our Title Sponsor: Civic Joy Fund
Join us on May 31, 2026 for a fun day in San Francisco‘s Chinatown! Experience the vibrant culture, tasty food, and lively performances that make Chinatown so special. Bring your ...
5th Annual Clayton Pride Parade and Festival (2026)
Clayton Pride proudly announces the return of the largest Pride Parade in Contra Costa County, taking place on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at 10:00 AM along Main Street in beautiful downtown Clayton.
This year’s theme, “Just Love, No Label,” underscores the event’s celebration of inclusion, community, ...
2026 Bay Area Book Festival + “Bookworm” Block Party (Downtown Berkeley)
As the Bay Area Book Festival (BABF) enters its 12th year, it stands as both a cultural celebration and a critical gathering space where activists, authors, and audiences can unite around today’s most urgent issues and uplift marginalized voices. We present first-rate live conversations with ...
“Patchwork” Redwood City Craft Fair (Courthouse Square)
Join us in the heart of downtown Redwood City for Patchwork Show! Held twice a year at Courthouse Square, this one-day festival features local makers selling handcrafted goods in a lively, walkable plaza surrounded by restaurants, shops, and a museum. Come for the creativity, stay ...
2026 San Francisco Queer Art & Music Festival (May 31 – June 7)
Kicking off San Francisco Pride month, this weeklong celebration returns for the 2nd year, taking over multiple venues across the Tenderloin, and featuring local and national DJs, bands, drag queens, and visual artists.
Join us in a fun and irreverent celebration of queer creativity, community, and ...
“Lindy in the Park” Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)
Get ready to swing in Golden Gate Park every sunny Sunday at “Lindy in the Park,” a weekly free event near the de Young Museum, when the streets of Golden Gate Park are closed to traffic and the dancers take over. This in person event resumed ...Every Sunday
“Free Oakland Up” Market: Shop for Free Treasures (Every Friday-Sunday)
Free Oakland UP, a Social Practice Project by Jocelyn Meggait, is open Fridays through Sundays from 12–4 PM, offering free materials for art, collage, and junk journals such as ephemera, electronics parts, books, and household goods. Outdoor items are entirely free to take (just don’t ...Every Sunday
Golden Gate Park Band’s Free Symphony in the Park: Songs and Dances
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
Golden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party (SF)
Sunday, May 31 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Skatin' Place
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
