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San FranFREEsco has joined up with FunCheap to help hunt down the most interesting free (and cheap) events in the Bay Area.

These events are hand-picked by Becca Bandit of San FranFREEsco, which shares with you all the best FREE or almost free events and happenings in the SF Bay Area including concerts, parties, open bars, free food, free events, art openings, free museum admission, fairs, festivals and more.

Saturday, July 12

Damian & Stephen Marley (Aug 16): Stern Grove Festival Ticket Lottery Closes at 10am
Saturday, July 12 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are appreciated. Advanced Tickets required
 | Stern Grove
Damian & Stephen Marley (Aug 16): Stern Grove Festival Ticket Lottery Closes at 10am

The Stern Grove Festival returns for its 88th season having presented free concerts in the park every summer since 1938. 2025 Stern Grove Festival June 15 – August 17, 2025 | 2-5 pm Stern Grove, 19th Avenue and Sloat Blvd., SF FREE Enter the Free Ticket Lottery Stern Grove Festival’s ...

Phantogram (July 13): Stern Grove Festival Free In-Person Ticket Pickup
Saturday, July 12 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are appreciated. Advanced Tickets required
 | China Basin Park
Phantogram (July 13): Stern Grove Festival Free In-Person Ticket Pickup

The Stern Grove Festival returns for its 88th season having presented free concerts in the park every summer since 1938. 2025 Stern Grove Festival June 15 – August 17, 2025 | 2-5 pm Stern Grove, 19th Avenue and Sloat Blvd., SF FREE Enter the Free Ticket Lottery Stern Grove Festival’s ...

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Sunday, July 13

Diana Ross (Aug 17): Stern Grove Festival Ticket Lottery Closes at 10am
Sunday, July 13 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are appreciated. Advanced Tickets required
 | Stern Grove
Diana Ross (Aug 17): Stern Grove Festival Ticket Lottery Closes at 10am

The Stern Grove Festival returns for its 88th season having presented free concerts in the park every summer since 1938. 2025 Stern Grove Festival June 15 – August 17, 2025 | 2-5 pm Stern Grove, 19th Avenue and Sloat Blvd., SF FREE Enter the Free Ticket Lottery Stern Grove Festival’s ...

Phantogram: Free Concert in the Park (Stern Grove Festival)
Sunday, July 13 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are appreciated. Advanced Tickets required
 | Stern Grove
Phantogram: Free Concert in the Park (Stern Grove Festival)

The Stern Grove Festival returns for its 88th season having presented free concerts in the park every summer since 1938. 2025 Stern Grove Festival June 15 – August 17, 2025 | 2-5 pm Stern Grove, 19th Avenue and Sloat Blvd., SF FREE Enter the Free Ticket Lottery Stern Grove Festival’s ...

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Saturday, July 19

Girl Talk and Chromeo (July 20): Stern Grove Festival Free In-Person Ticket Pickup
Saturday, July 19 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are appreciated. Advanced Tickets required
 | Embarcadero Plaza
Girl Talk and Chromeo (July 20): Stern Grove Festival Free In-Person Ticket Pickup

The Stern Grove Festival returns for its 88th season having presented free concerts in the park every summer since 1938. 2025 Stern Grove Festival June 15 – August 17, 2025 | 2-5 pm Stern Grove, 19th Avenue and Sloat Blvd., SF FREE Enter the Free Ticket Lottery Stern Grove Festival’s ...

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Sunday, July 20

Girl Talk & Chromeo: Free Concert in the Park (Stern Grove Festival)
Sunday, July 20 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are appreciated. Advanced Tickets required
 | Stern Grove
Girl Talk & Chromeo: Free Concert in the Park (Stern Grove Festival)

The Stern Grove Festival returns for its 88th season having presented free concerts in the park every summer since 1938. 2025 Stern Grove Festival June 15 – August 17, 2025 | 2-5 pm Stern Grove, 19th Avenue and Sloat Blvd., SF FREE Enter the Free Ticket Lottery Stern Grove Festival’s ...

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Saturday, July 26

Orville Peck (July 27): Stern Grove Festival Free In-Person Ticket Pickup
Saturday, July 26 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are appreciated. Advanced Tickets required
 | Chan Kaajal Park
Orville Peck (July 27): Stern Grove Festival Free In-Person Ticket Pickup

The Stern Grove Festival returns for its 88th season having presented free concerts in the park every summer since 1938. 2025 Stern Grove Festival June 15 – August 17, 2025 | 2-5 pm Stern Grove, 19th Avenue and Sloat Blvd., SF FREE Enter the Free Ticket Lottery Stern Grove Festival’s ...

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Sunday, July 27

Orville Peck: Free Concert in the Park (Stern Grove Festival)
Sunday, July 27 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are appreciated. Advanced Tickets required
 | Stern Grove
Orville Peck: Free Concert in the Park (Stern Grove Festival)

The Stern Grove Festival returns for its 88th season having presented free concerts in the park every summer since 1938. 2025 Stern Grove Festival June 15 – August 17, 2025 | 2-5 pm Stern Grove, 19th Avenue and Sloat Blvd., SF FREE Enter the Free Ticket Lottery Stern Grove Festival’s ...

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Saturday, August 2

Michael Franti & Spearhead (Aug 3): Stern Grove Festival Free In-Person Ticket Pickup
Saturday, August 2 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are appreciated. Advanced Tickets required
 | Koret Children's Quarter and Carousel (Golden Gate Park)
Michael Franti & Spearhead (Aug 3): Stern Grove Festival Free In-Person Ticket Pickup

The Stern Grove Festival returns for its 88th season having presented free concerts in the park every summer since 1938. 2025 Stern Grove Festival June 15 – August 17, 2025 | 2-5 pm Stern Grove, 19th Avenue and Sloat Blvd., SF FREE Enter the Free Ticket Lottery Stern Grove Festival’s ...

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Sunday, August 3

Michael Franti & Spearhead: Free Concert in the Park (Stern Grove Festival)
Sunday, August 3 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are appreciated. Advanced Tickets required
 | Stern Grove
Michael Franti & Spearhead: Free Concert in the Park (Stern Grove Festival)

The Stern Grove Festival returns for its 88th season having presented free concerts in the park every summer since 1938. 2025 Stern Grove Festival June 15 – August 17, 2025 | 2-5 pm Stern Grove, 19th Avenue and Sloat Blvd., SF FREE Enter the Free Ticket Lottery Stern Grove Festival’s ...

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Thursday, August 7

SFMOMA’s “Free First Thursdays” Free Museum Day for Locals
Thursday, August 7 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Residents of the nine Bay Area counties are invited to spend a day at the museum on us
 | SFMOMA
SFMOMA's "Free First Thursdays" Free Museum Day for Locals

All residents of the nine Bay Area counties are invited to spend a day at the museum on us! From noon–8 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month, Bay Area residents can enjoy SFMOMA’s galleries filled with lively and inspiring art and related events ...Monthly

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Sunday, August 10

The Pointer Sisters: Free Concert in the Park (Stern Grove Festival)
Sunday, August 10 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are appreciated. Advanced Tickets required
 | Stern Grove
The Pointer Sisters: Free Concert in the Park (Stern Grove Festival)

The Stern Grove Festival returns for its 88th season having presented free concerts in the park every summer since 1938. 2025 Stern Grove Festival June 15 – August 17, 2025 | 2-5 pm Stern Grove, 19th Avenue and Sloat Blvd., SF FREE Enter the Free Ticket Lottery Stern Grove Festival’s ...

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Friday, August 15

Damian & Stephen Marley (Aug 16) + Diana Ross (Aug 17): Stern Grove Festival Free In-Person Ticket Pickup
Friday, August 15 – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are appreciated. Advanced Tickets required
 | Fulton Plaza
Damian & Stephen Marley (Aug 16) + Diana Ross (Aug 17): Stern Grove Festival Free In-Person Ticket Pickup

The Stern Grove Festival returns for its 88th season having presented free concerts in the park every summer since 1938. 2025 Stern Grove Festival June 15 – August 17, 2025 | 2-5 pm Stern Grove, 19th Avenue and Sloat Blvd., SF FREE Enter the Free Ticket Lottery Stern Grove Festival’s ...

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Saturday, August 16

Damian and Stephen Marley: Free Concert in the Park (Stern Grove Festival)
Saturday, August 16 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are appreciated. Advanced Tickets required
 | Stern Grove
Damian and Stephen Marley: Free Concert in the Park (Stern Grove Festival)

The Stern Grove Festival returns for its 88th season having presented free concerts in the park every summer since 1938. 2025 Stern Grove Festival June 15 – August 17, 2025 | 2-5 pm Stern Grove, 19th Avenue and Sloat Blvd., SF FREE Enter the Free Ticket Lottery Stern Grove Festival’s ...

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Sunday, August 17

Diana Ross Free Concert in the Park (Stern Grove Festival 2025 Season Finale)
Sunday, August 17 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are appreciated. Advanced Tickets required
 | Stern Grove
Diana Ross Free Concert in the Park (Stern Grove Festival 2025 Season Finale)

The Stern Grove Festival returns for its 88th season having presented free concerts in the park every summer since 1938. 2025 Stern Grove Festival June 15 – August 17, 2025 | 2-5 pm Stern Grove, 19th Avenue and Sloat Blvd., SF FREE Enter the Free Ticket Lottery Stern Grove Festival’s ...

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Thursday, September 4

SFMOMA’s “Free First Thursdays” Free Museum Day for Locals
Thursday, September 4 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Residents of the nine Bay Area counties are invited to spend a day at the museum on us
 | SFMOMA
SFMOMA's "Free First Thursdays" Free Museum Day for Locals

All residents of the nine Bay Area counties are invited to spend a day at the museum on us! From noon–8 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month, Bay Area residents can enjoy SFMOMA’s galleries filled with lively and inspiring art and related events ...Monthly

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Sunday, September 7

SF’s Free “Opera in the Park” 2025 Festival (Golden Gate Park)
Sunday, September 7 – 1:30 pm - Ends at 3:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Robin Williams Meadow (Sharon Meadow)
SF's Free "Opera in the Park" 2025 Festival (Golden Gate Park)
Ring in the new season with Opera in the Park, a free outdoor concert dedicated to celebrating community and artistry at San Francisco Opera. 2025 Opera in the Park September 7, 2025 | 1:30pm Robin Williams Meadow (Sharon Meadow), Golden Gate Park, SF FREE It’s time to start planning your ...
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Sunday, September 14

SFMOMA’s “Free Family Day” Free Museum Day (2025)
Sunday, September 14 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free for up to four adults accompanying each visitor 18 and younger.
 | SFMOMA
SFMOMA's "Free Family Day" Free Museum Day (2025)
The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) welcomes families and inter-generational audiences to the museum for its Free Family Day on September 14, 2025. The September 2025 Free Family Day will feature programming and events around our new exhibition People Make This Place: SFAI Stories. While the ...
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Sunday, September 28

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Tuesday, November 11

Free National Parks Day: Muir Woods + Yosemite for Veterans Day 2025
Tuesday, November 11 – 7:00 am - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*The entrance fee waiver for fee-free days does not cover amenity or user fees for activities such as camping, boat launches, transportation, or special tours. Although the entrance fee is waved, paid parking/shuttle reservations required for Muir Woods even on free days.
 | All Over California
Free National Parks Day: Muir Woods + Yosemite for Veterans Day 2025

Sometimes you’ve just got to get away from it all and clear your head with the peace and serenity of a national park. On certain “fee-free” days throughout the year, enjoy free entry to all national parks and monuments including Muir Woods and Yosemite National Park, and free ...

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