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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, August 30

“Lindy in the Park” Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)
Sunday, August 30 – 11:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Weather permitting (rain cancels)
| JFK Drive Lindy Hop Spot
"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 Cape & Cowl: 150+ Artists, Food Trucks + Kids Area (Alameda)
Sunday, August 30 – 11:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission, no ticket required
| Faction Brewing
Free Cape & Cowl: 150+ Artists, Food Trucks + Kids Area (Alameda)
Come have fun at Cape & Cowl Con, a free, family-friendly, one-day comic convention celebrating the very best comics, artists, and makers our community has to offer!   Hosted by Cape & Cowl Comics, the Eisner award-winning comic book shop located in downtown Oakland for ten amazing ...

Chinatown Free Sunday Family Block Party w/ Lion Dance + Gift (SF)
Sunday, August 30 – 11:30 am - Ends at 2:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Outdoors event, 1 block on Grant Ave. between Sacramento & Clay Street, SF Chinatown
Chinatown Free Sunday Family Block Party w/ Lion Dance + Gift (SF)
A Free Community Block Party for Everyone Open to the whole community — bring the family! For 39 years, APA Family Support Services has been a pillar of care, connection, and culture in our community. Come celebrate our rich history and vibrant spirit with a day full ...
“Free Oakland Up” Market: Shop for Free Treasures (Every Friday-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

2026 Bay Area “Brazilian Day” White Party & Lavagem Festival (Berkeley)
Sunday, August 30 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are appreciated. RSVP Required
| La Peña Cultural Center
2026 Bay Area "Brazilian Day" White Party & Lavagem Festival (Berkeley)
The annual ‘Lavagem do Bonfim’ is one of the most important events in the Afro Brazilian cultural calendar. This ritual dates back to colonial Brazil when enslaved Africans were forced to clean the church in preparation for the celebration of Senhor Do Bonfim “Our Lord”. They ...
Poetry in the Parks: Landscape Poetry (Crissy Field)
Sunday, August 30 – 12:30 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Registration Required
| Crissy Field
Poetry in the Parks: Landscape Poetry (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 ...
Golden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party (SF)
Sunday, August 30 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Skatin' Place
Golden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party (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

Golden Gate Park Band’s Symphony in the Park: “Ole!” Heart of Spain
Sunday, August 30 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 2:45 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are welcome.
| Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)
Golden Gate Park Band's Symphony in the Park: “Ole!” Heart of Spain

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

BonPOP: Japanese Obon Festival in SF Botanical Gardens
BonPOP: Japanese Obon Festival in SF Botanical Gardens
We’re excited to welcome you back for 2026! KOHO and Gardens of Golden Gate Park are excited to present the fifth annual KOHO BonPop community Bon Odori festival on Sunday, August 30, 2026 at the San Francisco Botanical Gardens Fountain Plaza. Event Schedule: 2-4 pm: Vendors & Activities 4-6 ...
BonPOP 2026: 5th Anniversary Bon Odori Festival (Golden Gate Park)
BonPOP 2026: 5th Anniversary Bon Odori Festival (Golden Gate Park)
BonPOP returns for its 5th anniversary with a Japanese American Bon Odori festival at Golden Gate Park’s Celebration Garden. The event features taiko drumming, Bon Odori dancing, live music, memorial lanterns, yukata dressing, and a vendor fair. Admission to the Gardens is free for San ...
Thick & Tired (A Drag Show)
Sunday, August 30 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Suggested Donation: $10
| Madrone Art Bar
Thick & Tired (A Drag Show)
Are you drained by life these days? Are you a hottie looking for a little escape with your community? We feel you, diva! Come enjoy some drag, drinks, and dancing at Thick & Tired: making Sunday Funday both curvaceous and salacious!  Hosted in collaboration with Madrone ...

Monday, August 31

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, August 31 – 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, August 31 – 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, August 31 – 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, August 31 – 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, September 1

Oakland’s “Mezcal & Mole” Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)
Tuesday, September 1 – 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, September 1 – 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

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. ...