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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!

Monday, October 5

Oakland’s Free “Town Biz” Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue)
Monday, October 5 – 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

Club Kindness
Monday, October 5 – 3:30 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Chabad Jewish Center of Petaluma
Club Kindness
Big hearts. Busy hands. Jewish kids making a difference This year, we’re putting a special emphasis on hands-on mitzvahs. Kids won’t just learn about Jewish values—they’ll put them into action! At Club Kindness, we’ll brighten someone’s day, care for those in need, explore Ahavat Yisrael, show kindness ...
Film Screening: American Pachuco: The Legend of Luiz Valdez (Berkeley)
Monday, October 5 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Berkeley Public Library (Central Branch)
Film Screening: American Pachuco: The Legend of Luiz Valdez (Berkeley)
Berkeley Public Library Presents Film Screening : American Pachuco: The Legend of Luiz Valdez Monday, October 5 | Berkeley Public Library, Central Branch, Community Meeting Room Documentary about playwright and film director Luis Valdez. Film director David Alvarado will join on Zoom after the film screens to answer ...
SF Arcade Bar “Emporium” 8 Free Game Tokens for “Industry Night” (Every Monday)
Monday, October 5 – 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

San Francisco Board of Supervisors, District 10 Candidate Forum
Monday, October 5 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| Providence Baptist Church
San Francisco Board of Supervisors, District 10 Candidate Forum
Come meet the candidates running for San Francisco District 10 Supervisor and hear directly from the people who want to represent you! This forum is your chance to ask the questions that actually matter to you, size up the candidates side by side, and walk ...
“Motown On Mondays” DJ Night (Madrone Art Bar)
Monday, October 5 – 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

Free String Quartet Concert w/ SF Ballet Orchestra Concertmaster (SF)
Monday, October 5 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to reserve.
| Sol Joseph Recital Hall
Free String Quartet Concert w/ SF Ballet Orchestra Concertmaster (SF)
Violinist Cordula Merks has been serving as Concertmaster of the San Francisco Ballet Orchestra since December 2015 after holding the Assistant Concertmaster position with the Seattle Symphony and Concertmaster roles with Germany’s Essen, Bochum, and Bergische symphony orchestras. It’s no surprise then, that Merks’ Tomadachi Quartet-Mayumi ...
Mirthquake: Monday Live Comedy in the Richmond w/ $5 Drinks (SF)
Monday, October 5 – 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, October 6

Oakland’s “Mezcal & Mole” Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)
Tuesday, October 6 – 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, October 6 – 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. ...

de Young Museum Free Day (First Tuesdays)
Tuesday, October 6 – 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)
"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, October 6 – 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

SF’s Cartoon Art Museum’s “Pay What You Wish” Day (First Tuesdays)
Tuesday, October 6 – 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 Concerts & Food Trucks: “Civic Center Soundtrack” (Every Tue/Thu)
Tuesday, October 6 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Fulton Plaza
SF's Free Concerts & Food Trucks: "Civic Center Soundtrack" (Every Tue/Thu)

San Francisco’s free lunchtime concert series is back. The Civic Center Soundtrack returns for its third season starting Tuesday, April 14, 2026, bringing live music to Fulton Plaza twice a week through October. Concerts take place Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12 pm to 3 pm ...

Fleet Fest 2026: Brass Quintet (TJPA Salesforce Park)
Tuesday, October 6 – 12:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Salesforce Park
Fleet Fest 2026: Brass Quintet (TJPA Salesforce Park)

Look up in the sky when you hear the roaring of jet engines and head down to SF’s northern waterfront for San Francisco’s annual Fleet Week air show and festival. San Francisco Fleet Week returns October 4-12, 2026, bringing more than a full week of ...

Made in SF: Handcrafted to High-Tech Manufacturing in Dogpatch
Tuesday, October 6 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 5:45 pm | Cost: FREE | Woods Yard Park
Made in SF: Handcrafted to High-Tech Manufacturing in Dogpatch
Celebrate Manufacturing Week with a behind-the-scenes tour of two innovative Dogpatch businesses. Visit Rickshaw Bagworks, where skilled craftspeople design and sew durable bags by hand, and Wildtype, a pioneering food company using cutting-edge technology to cultivate seafood from cells. Presented in partnership with the Dogpatch Art ...
Tapas Tuesday: 10% Off Spanish Small Plates (Union Square)
Tuesday, October 6 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Mention Tapas Tuesday to Server to Get 10% OFF All Tapas
| Bota Tapas and Paella Bar
Tapas Tuesday: 10% Off Spanish Small Plates (Union Square)
Bota Tapas & Paella Bar near Downtown San Francisco and Union Square is doing “Tapas Tuesdays” and enjoy all of our delicious Spanish Tapas at 10% Off. Just mention “Tapas Tuesday” to our server before ordering to get the discount. About Bota Tapas and Paella Bar As ...