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

Every Saturday
Saturday, October 31, 2026 - 9:30 am to 5:15 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free general admission to Bay Area residents. Valid ID or proof of residency required. This offer applies only to the permanent collection galleries. Timed advanced tickets required
Legion of Honor | 100 34th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94121
San Francisco

Free / RSVP

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

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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 the full admission price.

Saturdays feature engaging art experiences for the entire family, including art-making, gallery guides, and tours with discussion and sketching in the permanent galleries.

Free Saturdays for Bay Area Residents

Legion of Honor
Lincoln Park \ 100 34th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94121
– Most Saturdays
– Hours are typically 9:30 am–5:15 pm
Reserve tickets in advance to skip the line

  • This offer applies only to general admission for the permanent collection galleries.
  • Full-priced admission to special exhibitions still applies.
  • For: Residents of Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, and Sonoma Counties with valid photo ID or postmarked envelope bearing home address
  • Dates and times: Every Saturday beginning October 19, 9:30 am–5:15 pm

Visitors ages 17 and under always receive free admission to the permanent collection galleries.

Please note this free Saturdays offer could be changed or canceled at anytime. Visit legionofhonor.famsf.org for updates before attending.

Essential and Frontline Workers Discount

We are pleased to offer free general admission for essential workers — including emergency services, health care, grocery stores, city operations and maintenance, social services, public transit, and delivery services — to receive a $15 discount on tickets to special exhibitions, through December 2021. This discount can be redeemed on-site with your work badge. Please see the full list of Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers.

Upcoming Free “Legion of Honor” Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday) Events

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: FREE*
*Free general admission to Bay Area residents. Valid ID or proof of residency required. This offer applies only to the permanent collection galleries. Timed advanced tickets required
Categories: *Top Pick*, Art & Museums, Discount Tix / Promo Codes, Free Museum Day, In Person
Address: 100 34th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94121

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Saturday, October 31, 2026

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11:00 am   Free “Wags & Wheels” Halloween Dog Pawty: Trunk Or Treat + Classic Cars (Fisherman’s Wharf)  FREE*
*Free & Paid Tickets Available
11:00 am   2026 Marin Country Mart Halloween Spectacular: Costume Contest + Treats (Larkspur)  
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11:00 am   SF Cake Picnic Fall 2026: Taste 100s of Cakes on Halloween (Levi’s Plaza)  $57.50*
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11:00 am   12th Annual Chinatown Halloween Festival + Block Party (SF)  FREE
12:00 pm   SF “Halloween Hoopla” Kids’ Festival in the Park + Costume Parade (2026)  
12:00 pm   2026 San Francisco Ocean Avenue Halloween Block Party  FREE
12:00 pm   Golden Gate Park “The Whale’s Tail” Beer/Wine Garden + Live Music (Summer 2026)  FREE*
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1:00 pm   SF’s Aquarium of the Bay: Underwater Pumpkin Carving w/ Kids Free (Oct. 31-Nov. 1)  $29*
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1:00 pm   Tricks Treats & Trinkets: Halloween Makers Market 2026 (San Jose)  FREE
2:00 pm   2026 San Francisco Latino Film Festival: Maxita + Panel Discussion  *
*FREE - RSVP
2:00 pm   SF’s Epic 25,000+ Halloween Pub Crawl is Back (Crawloween 2026)  $15*
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2:00 pm   SF Craft & Learn at the Museum of the Eye: Ojo de Dios (Oct. 24-31)  FREE*
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*Senior and student discounts available
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3:00 pm   Classic 1931 “Frankenstein” 35mm Movie + Live Organ on Halloween (Paramount Theatre)  $10*
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4:00 pm   Nob Hill Halloween In The Park + Dog Costume Contest 2026 (SF)  FREE*
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