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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, November 1

Día de Muertos Celebración: Ceremony, Ofrenda, Son Jarocho & Food (Berkeley)
Sunday, November 1 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission; donations encouraged.
| La Peña Cultural Center
Día de Muertos Celebración: Ceremony, Ofrenda, Son Jarocho & Food (Berkeley)
Celebrate Día de Muertos at La Peña Cultural Center in Berkeley on Sunday, November 1, from 5:00–9:00 PM! Rsvp Here Join us for a free, family-friendly evening honoring our ancestors and loved ones through bilingual children’s storytime, crafts, a community altar and Ceremony of the Four ...
SF Philharmonic Plays Free Beach Concert (SF)
Sunday, November 1 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 5:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Pacheco Surf Perch
SF Philharmonic Plays Free Beach Concert (SF)
The San Francisco Philharmonic performs Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture at Pacheco Surf Perch on San Francisco’s Upper Great Highway. The 30-minute orchestral performance is presented by a group focused on cultural enrichment, music education, and creating performance opportunities for women and POC artists. Original Event Description: Join the ...

Monday, November 2

Free SF Comedy Show “Hayes Valley Comedy Night” at The Function (Every Monday)
Free SF Comedy Show "Hayes Valley Comedy Night" at The Function (Every Monday)

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. ...

Oakland’s Free “Town Biz” Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue)
Monday, November 2 – 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

SF’s 2026 Dia de los Muertos “Festival of Altars” in The Mission
Monday, November 2 – 8:00 am - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Potrero del Sol Park
SF's 2026 Dia de los Muertos "Festival of Altars" in The Mission
The Marigold Project invites you to the 34th annual Festival of Altars, a Día de los Muertos celebration honoring loved ones through art, remembrance, and community. Held at Potrero del Sol Park, also known as La Raza Park, the festival brings families together to create and ...
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

Free Ice Skating Lessons at Union Square Holiday Rink (Registration Opens)
Monday, November 2 – All Day | Cost: FREE | Union Square Park
Free Ice Skating Lessons at Union Square Holiday Rink (Registration Opens)

One of San Francisco’s favorite holiday traditions returns for its 19th season. The Safeway Holiday Ice Rink in Union Square opens November 4, 2026, bringing outdoor ice skating to the heart of downtown San Francisco through January 18, 2027. Skate beneath the holiday lights in ...

2026 Dia de los Muertos: 45th Annual Procession in The Mission (SF)
Monday, November 2 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | 22nd & Bryant
2026 Dia de los Muertos: 45th Annual Procession in The Mission (SF)
Just a block from the ofrendas at Potrero Del Sol Park, the Mission’s annual Día de los Muertos Procession brings music, art, and cultural traditions to the streets. Thousands of people gather to watch musicians, artists, Aztec dancers, and community groups make their way through ...
SF Arcade Bar “Emporium” 8 Free Game Tokens for “Industry Night” (Every Monday)
Monday, November 2 – 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, November 2 – 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, November 2 – 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, November 3

Oakland’s “Mezcal & Mole” Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)
Tuesday, November 3 – 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

Free SF “Hayes Valley Comedy Night” at The Function (Every Tuesday)
Free SF "Hayes Valley Comedy Night" at The Function (Every Tuesday)

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. ...

$1 Margaritas & “Disco Taco Tuesday” at Underdogs (SoMa)
Tuesday, November 3 – 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

de Young Museum Free Day (First Tuesdays)
Tuesday, November 3 – 9:30 am - Ends at 5:15 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission to general galleries; special exhibition fees still apply. Timed tickets required
| de Young Museum
de Young Museum Free Day (First Tuesdays)

Located in beautiful Golden Gate Park, the de Young Museum is a landmark art museum founded in 1895. Your visit includes a whirlwind trip around the world as the museum’s collections feature priceless treasures and works of arts from the 17th through the 20th centuries ...Monthly

“Legion of Honor” Museum Free Day (First Tuesdays)
Tuesday, November 3 – 9:30 am - Ends at 5:15 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission to general galleries; special exhibition fees still apply. Advanced timed tickets required.
| Legion of Honor
"Legion of Honor" Museum Free Day (First Tuesdays)

The Legion of Honor displays a collection of 4,000 years of ancient and European art in an exquisite Beaux-Arts building in an unforgettable setting overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge. Normally, general admission is $20 for adults, but on the first Tuesday of the month, admission ...Monthly

SF’s Conservatory of Flowers Free First Tuesdays (Golden Gate Park)
Tuesday, November 3 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Conservatory of Flowers
SF's Conservatory of Flowers Free First Tuesdays (Golden Gate Park)

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

Transportation & Senior Services Resource Fair (Redwood City)
Tuesday, November 3 – 10:00 am - Ends at 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Veterans Memorial Senior Center
Transportation & Senior Services Resource Fair (Redwood City)
Come gather information and engage with staff of local organizations that offer crucial transportation and services to older adults in San Mateo County! Free to attend.  Bring family and friends! Need a ride to the resource fair?  Via Assist is offering free-rides to residents who live from Burlingame ...
SF’s Cartoon Art Museum’s “Pay What You Wish” Day (First Tuesdays)
Tuesday, November 3 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Pay What You Wish Day
| Cartoon Art Museum
SF's Cartoon Art Museum's "Pay What You Wish" Day (First Tuesdays)

Founded in 1984, the Cartoon Art Museum has something for everyone—from comic strips, comic books and anime to political cartoons, graphic novels and underground comix. People of all ages can view original cartoon art at exhibitions and screenings, produce their own comics and animation at ...Monthly

SF’s Free Arcade Game Night at The Detour (First Tuesdays)
Tuesday, November 3 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 11:59 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free unlimited play wristband with any purchase from bar
| The Detour SF
SF's Free Arcade Game Night at The Detour (First Tuesdays)

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