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, August 29
“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
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 ...
“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
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
44th Annual Point Reyes Sand Sculpture Contest (Drakes Beach)
Saturday, August 29 – 9:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Drakes Beach
The 44th Annual Sand Sculpture Contest returns to Drakes Beach at Point Reyes National Seashore on Saturday, August 29, 2026, inviting sandcastle artists of all ages to turn the beach into a temporary gallery of sandy masterpieces.
Registration begins at 9 a.m. at the Kenneth C. ...
Portola Neighborhood Garage Sale 2026
Saturday, August 29 – 9:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Burrows Pocket Park
The Portola Neighborhood Garage Sale is a great excuse to get out early, wander the neighborhood, and see what turns up. Expect a fun mix of household finds, vintage surprises, useful odds and ends, and the kind of hidden gems you only spot when you’re ...
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
8th Annual Crab Cove Fish Festival (Alameda)
Saturday, August 29 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Crab Cove Visitor Center
Crab Cove Visitor Center is part of the East Bay Regional Park District, the largest park district in the nation.
Join us for the 8th Annual Fish Festival, including:
*Enjoy eats from Food Truck Mafia’s diverse lineup of food trucks.
* The Mobile Fish Exhibit, where you can view large ...
Free Pet Adoption Fest: 300+ Animals, 30+ Shelters, DJs (Berkeley)
Bark (& Meow) Around the Block
Join Berkeley Humane for Bark (& Meow) Around the Block, California’s largest single-location pet adoption event, on Saturday, August 29, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 2700 Ninth Street in Berkeley.
Meet 300+ adoptable animals from more than 30 shelters ...
2026 “Pub in the Park” Giant Inflatables + Summer Picnic Party (Redwood City)
While Redwood City’s summer event series celebrates 20 years, Pub in the Park is the young standout of the lineup–now nine years strong and a favorite gathering in Red Morton Park. Join us for four lively Saturdays filled with music, drinks, and a welcoming community ...
Free “Castro Carnival” Block Party: LGBTQ+ Art & Drag Shows (SF)
Saturday, August 29 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Noe Between Market & Beaver
Carnival Family Block Party
Saturday, August 29, 2026
12:00 PM 5:00 PM
You’re invited!
Join us Saturday August 29th for a vibrant Carnival Celebration at Noe and Market Street 12 PM to 5 PM.
You’re invited!
Join us Saturday August 29th for a vibrant celebration of community at Noe and Market Street 12 PM ...
Richmond Art Center’s 90th Birthday Party
Join us for a community celebration as we mark 90 years of Richmond Art Center! This family-friendly event celebrates the opening of our 90th anniversary exhibitions with live music, food, hands-on art activities, and birthday cake.
Mission Missives Zine Expo (SF)
On Saturday, August 29 from 12–4 PM, YAX Studios @ La Fénix transforms into a celebration of Bay Area comics, zines, illustration, and independent publishing. Browse handmade zines, original artwork, prints, artist merch, local food vendors, and meet the creators keeping DIY culture alive in ...
Golden Gate Park “The Whale’s Tail” Beer/Wine Garden + Live Music (Summer 2026)
The Whale’s Tale is a seasonal, open-air destination for live music, food and drinks, community programming and relaxing afternoons. Open Saturdays and Sundays and select holidays beginning Memorial Day weekend, the Whale’s Tail features a rotating lineup of musical acts throughout the season, weekly free ...Every Saturday
3rd Annual Gospel Music In the Park (Brentwood)
Saturday, August 29 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Brentwood City Park
It’s that time again! The 3rd Annual Gospel Music in the Park is coming to Brentwood City Park on Saturday, August 29, 2026, from 1:00 PM–6:00 PM!
Hosted by True Free Love Ministries and Dream2b, this FREE community event is bringing together an incredible group of ...
Poetry in the Parks: Poetry of Grief and Healing (Crissy Field)
Register for this free workshop, where you’ll create an original poem inspired by Crissy Field and the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.
Led by acclaimed poet Jodie Hollander, the Poetry in the Parks: Share Your Voice workshops invite participants to slow down, observe the landscape, and ...
“What the Hell Happened in SF?” Free Bay Area Dance-Theater (ODC Theater)
What the Hell Happened in San Francisco? (Bay Area Premiere)(2024) is an evening-length work of dance-theater wrestling with idealism, dreams, and disillusionment. Malinda LaVelle and Emmaly Wiederholt met in 2008 in San Francisco while trying to “make it” as contemporary dance artists. They burned that dream ...
Sunday, August 30
Free Sunday 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. ...
“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
