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Sunday, May 11

Free Reggae Concerts “Crucial Sundays” at Golden Gate Park
Sunday, May 11 – 4:20 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)
Free Reggae Concerts "Crucial Sundays" at Golden Gate Park

Illuminate and SF Rec and Park to kick off 5th Season of Free Live Music at the Golden Gate Bandshell on March 1, 2025 with more than 125 performances are planned to celebrate the Bandshell’s 125th anniversary. Illuminate and the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department ...

Tuesday, May 13

San Francisco Botanical Garden’s Free Day (2nd Tuesdays)
San Francisco Botanical Garden's Free Day (2nd Tuesdays)

The San Francisco Botanical Garden is one of the most diverse gardens in the world. A unique urban oasis, the garden is a living museum within Golden Gate Park, offering 55 acres of both landscaped gardens and open spaces, and showcasing over 9,000 different kinds ...Monthly

Wednesday, May 14

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 Wednesday

Golden Gate Park’s Free Bandshell Concert: “Singer/Songwriter Wednesday”
Wednesday, May 14 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)
Golden Gate Park's Free Bandshell Concert: "Singer/Songwriter Wednesday"

Illuminate and SF Rec and Park to kick off 5th Season of Free Live Music at the Golden Gate Bandshell on March 1, 2025 with more than 125 performances are planned to celebrate the Bandshell’s 125th anniversary. Illuminate and the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department ...

Friday, May 16

Free Golden Gate Park Concert Happy Hour Night
Friday, May 16 – 4:30 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)
Free Golden Gate Park Concert Happy Hour Night

Illuminate and SF Rec and Park to kick off 5th Season of Free Live Music at the Golden Gate Bandshell on March 1, 2025 with more than 125 performances are planned to celebrate the Bandshell’s 125th anniversary. Illuminate and the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department ...

Saturday, May 17

Leap Imagination Fair: Where Creativity and Makers Meet (Golden Gate Park)
Saturday, May 17 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: $10*
*Early Bird Pricing through April 30, 2025 $8 adults $4 kids After May 1, 2025 $10 adults $5 kids
| SF County Fair Building
Leap Imagination Fair: Where Creativity and Makers Meet (Golden Gate Park)
Leap Imagination Fair: where creativity and makers meet! Leap Imagination Fair is an all ages annual arts and maker event benefiting arts education programs for 10,000 Bay Area students featuring maker vendors, creative activities, live performances and food trucks.  Leap Imagination Fair: Where Creativity and Makers Meet Saturday, ...
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

Fight Fire with Funk: Free BYOB & Picnic Concert (Golden Gate Park)
Saturday, May 17 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Suggested Donation of What You Can Afford to Support Teachers & Staff Impacted by the Eaton Wildfires in Los Angeles
| Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)
Fight Fire with Funk: Free BYOB & Picnic Concert (Golden Gate Park)
Free Funk Concert to Raise Funds for Teachers & Staff Impacted by the Eaton Wildfires in L.A. The fabulous Sinister Dexter 11-piece Bay Area funk band will delight you & get you dancing PLUS! special guest bands between sets:  F.A.K.E. from Bird School of Music … and ...

Sunday, May 18

“Lindy in the Park” Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)
Sunday, May 18 – 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

Golden Gate Park Band’s Free Symphony in the Park: “Bay to Breakers Salute” (2025)
Sunday, May 18 – 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 Free Symphony in the Park: “Bay to Breakers Salute” (2025)

The Golden Gate Park Band presents its 143rd 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 2025, the Golden Gate Park Band performs free weekly concerts most Sundays at 1 pm. ...Every Sunday

Golden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party (SF)
Sunday, May 18 – 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

Wednesday, May 21

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 Wednesday

Golden Gate Park’s Free Bandshell Concert: “Singer/Songwriter Wednesday”
Wednesday, May 21 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)
Golden Gate Park's Free Bandshell Concert: "Singer/Songwriter Wednesday"

Illuminate and SF Rec and Park to kick off 5th Season of Free Live Music at the Golden Gate Bandshell on March 1, 2025 with more than 125 performances are planned to celebrate the Bandshell’s 125th anniversary. Illuminate and the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department ...

Friday, May 23

Free Golden Gate Park Concert Happy Hour Night
Friday, May 23 – 4:30 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)
Free Golden Gate Park Concert Happy Hour Night

Illuminate and SF Rec and Park to kick off 5th Season of Free Live Music at the Golden Gate Bandshell on March 1, 2025 with more than 125 performances are planned to celebrate the Bandshell’s 125th anniversary. Illuminate and the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department ...

Saturday, May 24

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 Golden Gate Park Annual Concert “Retro-Future Revue”
Saturday, May 24 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)
Free Golden Gate Park Annual Concert "Retro-Future Revue"

Illuminate and SF Rec and Park to kick off 5th Season of Free Live Music at the Golden Gate Bandshell on March 1, 2025 with more than 125 performances are planned to celebrate the Bandshell’s 125th anniversary. Illuminate and the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department ...

Sunday, May 25

“Lindy in the Park” Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)
Sunday, May 25 – 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

Golden Gate Park Band’s Free Symphony in the Park: Armenian Culture Day (2025)
Sunday, May 25 – 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 Free Symphony in the Park: Armenian Culture Day (2025)

The Golden Gate Park Band presents its 143rd 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 2025, the Golden Gate Park Band performs free weekly concerts most Sundays at 1 pm. ...Every Sunday

Golden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party (SF)
Sunday, May 25 – 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’s Free “Reggae Sunday” Bandshell Concert
Sunday, May 25 – 4:20 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)
Golden Gate Park's Free "Reggae Sunday" Bandshell Concert

Illuminate and SF Rec and Park to kick off 5th Season of Free Live Music at the Golden Gate Bandshell on March 1, 2025 with more than 125 performances are planned to celebrate the Bandshell’s 125th anniversary. Illuminate and the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department ...

Wednesday, May 28

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 Wednesday

Golden Gate Park Free Outdoor Concert “Songwriter Wednesday”
Wednesday, May 28 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)
Golden Gate Park Free Outdoor Concert "Songwriter Wednesday"

Illuminate and SF Rec and Park to kick off 5th Season of Free Live Music at the Golden Gate Bandshell on March 1, 2025 with more than 125 performances are planned to celebrate the Bandshell’s 125th anniversary. Illuminate and the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department ...

Friday, May 30

Free Friday Happy Hour Outdoor Concert w/ Erik Jekabson
Friday, May 30 – 4:30 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)
Free Friday Happy Hour Outdoor Concert w/ Erik Jekabson

Illuminate and SF Rec and Park to kick off 5th Season of Free Live Music at the Golden Gate Bandshell on March 1, 2025 with more than 125 performances are planned to celebrate the Bandshell’s 125th anniversary. Illuminate and the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department ...

Saturday, May 31

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

Sunday, June 1

“Lindy in the Park” Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)
Sunday, June 1 – 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