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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!

Saturday, April 25

Bay Area Dance Week 2026 w/ 100+ Free Events (April 24–May 3)
Saturday, April 25 – All Day | Cost: FREE | All Over the Bay Area
Bay Area Dance Week 2026 w/ 100+ Free Events (April 24–May 3)

Bay Area Dance Week is a 10-day celebration of movement and dance, where the vibrant and diverse Bay Area dance community offers free classes, workshops, performances, open rehearsals, and more for people of all ages, backgrounds, and experience levels. The festival runs April 24-May 3, ...

SF’s Shipyard Open Studios (2026)
Saturday, April 25 – 11:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Please RSVP to help us plan, free parking
| Hunters Point Shipyard Artists
SF’s Shipyard Open Studios (2026)

Over 100 Artists, Food, a Beer & Wine Garden, and Live Music at the historic Hunters Point Shipyard! Over 100 artists in their studios. Connect with artists both in the Gallery and inside their working studios, where creativity unfolds every day. This is a unique ...

“Pickin’ On The Polk” SF’s Free 10-Hour Music Festival + Block Party 2026
Saturday, April 25 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Polk and California
"Pickin' On The Polk" SF's Free 10-Hour Music Festival + Block Party 2026

Like a mini Hardly Strictly Bluegrass taking over an entire neighborhood, Pickin’ on the Polk is a free block party & concert in the Discover Polk Community Benefit District on April 25, 2026. This special festival will temporarily transform Polk Street into a free, all-day ...

Win Tix: Widely Popular Kids’s Podcast “Brains On” Live at Marines’ Memorial Theatre (SF)
Saturday, April 25 – 12:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*WIN
| Marines' Memorial Theatre
Brains On!, the wildly popular podcast for kids, is hitting the road with a hilarious science-themed show that takes the audience on an adventure through our brains. Brains On!, is a science podcast for curious kids and adults from Brains On Universe. Each week, a different ...
“Pickin’ on the Polk” After Hours (SF)
Saturday, April 25 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free
| Polk and California
“Pickin’ on the Polk” After Hours (SF)
Keep the party going at “Pickin’ on the Polk” After Hours! On Saturday, April 25 from 6-10 PM, head to Polk St. & California St. for a free night of DJ sets, a lively night market, and more. Come ready to move, groove, and explore! “Pickin’ on ...
“Crazy Funny Asians” Free Comedy Showcase (SF)
"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

“HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)
"HellaSecret" Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)

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" 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)
Saturday, April 25 – 9:00 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP for first 100 people. $25 at door without RSVP
| Secret Location (SF)
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 Late Night Stand-Up Comedy Olympics (SF vs. Oakland)
Saturday, April 25 – 10:00 pm - Ends at 11:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| The Function
SF's Late Night Stand-Up Comedy Olympics (SF vs. Oakland)

Welcome to The HellaFunny Olympics where the best San Francisco comedians go head-to-head against the best Oakland comedians in a classic Battle of the Bay. Who will win? You decide! Teams of comedians representing their city will engage in an epic joke off, trading jokes back and forth until ...Every Saturday

Earth Day 2026 Volunteering with East Bay Regional Parks
Saturday, April 25 – 9:00 am - Ends at 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE | All Over East Bay
Earth Day 2026 Volunteering with East Bay Regional Parks
Celebrate Earth Day with the Park District Volunteer for Earth Day on April 22, 2026 There are so many reasons to be grateful for our planet, and Earth Day is the perfect time to reflect and take action. We are celebrating Earth Day on April 25, 2026! Join us ...
Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (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

Free “Legion of Honor” Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (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

Annual Cupertino Cherry Blossom Festival 2026 (April 25-26)
Saturday, April 25 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Cupertino Memorial Park (Stevens Creek)
Annual Cupertino Cherry Blossom Festival 2026 (April 25-26)

The 42nd Cupertino Cherry Blossom Festival will take place at Cupertino Memorial Park on April 25-26, 2026. Enjoy free admission and free parking. An award-winning Bay Area festival showcasing Japanese arts, crafts, culture, and traditions returns to Memorial Park for the 42nd year. Please join us ...

Drawing From Film: Virdiana and 3-Year Anniversary Celebration
Saturday, April 25 – 11:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*free for all
| San Francisco Main Public Library
Drawing From Film: Virdiana and 3-Year Anniversary Celebration
We’ll be pausing Buñuel’s surrealist nun dramedy Viridiana, to draw striking frames. The drawing session will be followed by light refreshments and a chance to celebrate the three year anniversary of the program. Basic materials (pencils, paper, erasers) will be provided. You may bring your own ...
Piedmont Food Fest (Oakland)
Saturday, April 25 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free registration; drink packages and KidZone passes available for purchase
| Piedmont Park
Piedmont Food Fest (Oakland)
Piedmont Food Fest is back! Join us at Piedmont Park on 4/25, 11am-4pm for a vibrant multicultural festival full of global flavors (paella, empanadas, Nepalese dumplings, shaved ice and more), live performances (including DJ HeyLove, The Cal Band, Beloved Aerial Arts), KidZone carnival games and ...
“Downtown Dance” Free Festival (Fremont)
Saturday, April 25 – 11:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to attend and participate but space is limited and all workshops and activities are first come first serve.
| Fremont Downtown Event Center and Plaza
"Downtown Dance" Free Festival (Fremont)
Celebrate the spirit of dance at the Fremont Downtown Event Center! Downtown Dance! Saturday, April 25 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. 3500 Capitol Ave, Fremont, CA Free and open to the public.  Fun for all ages! Join us for live multicultural performances, and try your hand at different dancing styles with ...
SF’s DogFest 2026: Pet Festival, Carnival & Parade (Duboce Park)
Saturday, April 25 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to watch; food and games are for purchase and there's a registration fee for competing dogs
| Duboce Park
SF's DogFest 2026: Pet Festival, Carnival & Parade (Duboce Park)
DogFest 2026 is a mutt-tastic festival at one of the most dog-friendly parks in the city and the biggest dog event in San Francisco. DogFest is a celebration of dogs, families, community, and spring in San Francisco. It’s also a charitable event that raises funds for ...
“Off the Grid” Waterfront Fest + Free Ferry Rides (Treasure Island)
Saturday, April 25 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission + Free Ferry with RSVP
| Cityside Park
"Off the Grid" Waterfront Fest + Free Ferry Rides (Treasure Island)

San Francisco’s newest waterfront hangout is getting a weekly food party this spring. Off the Grid is launching a brand-new Saturday market at Treasure Island’s Cityside Park with food vendors, music, and family-friendly activities. from April 11 to May 16 (11 am to ...Every Saturday

2026 Dutch “King’s Day” Windmill Festival in Golden Gate Park (SF)
Saturday, April 25 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Murphy Windmill
2026 Dutch "King's Day" Windmill Festival in Golden Gate Park (SF)

Normally, the Murphy Windmill (the largest in the world when it was built in 1908) sits majestically, but silently watching over the southwest corner of Golden Gate Park which no longer needs it to pump the 40,000 gallons of water a day it used to ...