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!
Friday, June 5
Oakland Art Murmur (First Fridays Art Walk)
Friday, June 5 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Broadway/Telegraph
Over 30 Oakland Art Murmur affiliate venues have coordinated openings on the first Friday of every month. Oakland Art Murmur presents a free monthly evening art walk, known as the ‘Art Murmur.” Every first Friday of the month, affiliate venues are open to the public from 6-9 ...Monthly
Workshop SF First Fridays: Bob Ross Paint Along
Friday, June 5 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | WorkshopSF
Every first Friday, WorkshopSF hosts an open house / party with DIY, art, fun and community. It’s a chance to preview classes, see the space, and just hang out with neighborhood peeps! We welcome all, and our activities are all low cost or free / ...
Free Summer Outdoor Movie Nights (Hayward)
Bring the entire family for these feature films playing all summer in parks around the district. Put together your movie setup with a picnic dinner, low-back small chairs and/or blankets and flashlight (keep them low, please). Zootopia 2 (PG)Friday, June 5, 7:00 pm Unity Park, ...Monthly
“But I’m a Cheerleader” Free Pride Movie Night at St Francis (SF)
Doors open at 6:30 pm
Movie starts at 7:15 pm
Pizza/Popcorn/Candy/Beverages
Win a Cliff’s Variety Store Gift Card
Pride reminds us every person belongs, every story matters & every voice adds something beautiful.
Let’s enjoy this film together.
San Francisco Bike Party (First Fridays)
Friday, June 5 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Secret Location (SF)
San Francisco Bike Party (not to be confused with Critical Mass) is a monthly celebration of biking for riders of different ages, types, and skill levels to enjoy. Every month is a different theme and you’re encouraged to dress up. San Francisco Bike Party is held on ...Monthly
Saturday, June 6
Poetry Workshop with Nia Pearl (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026)
Saturday, June 6 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 1:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
Jun 6 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
Mission St. between 3rd & 4th Sts.
San Francisco, CA
In trying times, poetry and music bring people together. Join Nia Pearl for one-of-a-kind outdoor poetry workshops inspired by the physical environs of Yerba Buena Gardens. A gifted ...
Weekend Sessions w/ Gamelan Sekar Jaya (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival)
Saturday, June 6 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 3:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
Sat, Jun 6 | 2:00pm – 3:30pm
Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
Mission St. between 3rd & 4th Sts.
San Francisco, CA
FREE | RSVP
For nearly five decades Gamelan Sekar Jaya has set the standard for Balinese music and dance in North America. The only foreign group ever awarded the ...
“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
“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
SF’s 31st Annual “Pink Triangle” Installation + Ceremony (Twin Peaks)
Saturday, June 6 – 7:00 am - Ends at 11:00 am |
Cost: FREE | Top of Twin Peaks in San Francisco, CA
Help install the giant Pink Triangle on Twin Peaks. This will be the 31st annual display. It is nearly and acre in size and can be seen for 20 miles. It is a highly-visible yet mute reminder of inhumanity. Part of appreciating and celebrating any ...
2026 Massive East Bay Town-Wide Yard Sale Extravaganza (Crockett)
Saturday, June 6 – 8:00 am - Ends at 3:01 pm |
Cost: FREE | 2nd & Pomona Ave
TOWN-WIDE YARD SALE EXTRAVAGANZA!
June 6th | ⏰ 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Get ready to explore treasures ALL across town in one epic day of deals, discoveries, and nonstop excitement!
️ Start Your Hunt at the Downtown Plaza
Pomona & Second Street
Grab your official house map, meet local ...
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
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
Bank of America’s “Museums On Us” Free Museum Weekend (2026)
Holders of Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, or U. S. Trust cardholders (credit cards and debit cards) get free admission to six Bay Area museums, two Sacramento museums and to more than 225 cultural institutions nationwide, for the first full weekend each month including the de ...Monthly
San Leandro Cherry Festival & Parade 2026
Saturday, June 6 – 10:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Downtown San Leandro
Come to historic Downtown San Leandro on June 6th for the San Leandro Cherry Festival! Check out live music, vendors, local food, fun zone, and most of all… Cherries!
The San Leandro Cherry Festival has been a long-standing San Leandro tradition since 1909. Kick off the ...
Free World Oceans Day Festival: Marine Science Fun (Redwood City)
Spend the day celebrating our oceans at MSI’s World Oceans Day Festival in Redwood City. The event features marine science activities, environmental organizations, crafts, exhibits, marine animals, family programming, and waterfront experiences designed to inspire ocean stewardship and curiosity for all ages.
The festival is free ...
Downtown Martinez Summer Kickoff: Free Outdoor Festival + Market (2026)
Saturday, June 6 – 10:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Downtown Martinez
Meet Me On Main is Downtown Martinez’s kickoff to summer — one sunny Saturday filled with shopping, live music, local food, and community in the heart of downtown.
Featuring 100+ vendor booths, this annual outdoor market brings together vintage curators, antique collectors, thrift finds, handmade goods, ...
SF’s “Festa Italiana” Street Fair 2026 (June 6-7)
Saturday, June 6 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Washington Square Park
North Beach’s “Festa Italiana” Street Fair returns June 6-7, 2026. Please note that the times for the 2026 festival are still TBA (as of 5/12/26). In 2025, the festival was held from 11 am to 5 pm, so it’s likely the festival will happen during ...
Union Street Festival 2026 (June 6-7)
Kick off the summer with one of the largest street festivals in San Francisco, located in the bustling Cow Hollow neighborhood!
The two-day long Union Street Festival brings neighbors, locals and visitors alike to celebrate in the streets of San Francisco’s Marina District. Come celebrate local business, culture ...
