Home » **Annual Event**, *Top Pick*, Art & Museums, Free Museum Day, In Person, Kids & Families, San FranFREEsco

SFMOMA’s “Free Family Day” Free Museum Day (2026)

Sunday, October 25, 2026 - 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free for up to four adults accompanying each visitor 18 and younger.
SFMOMA | 151 Third Street, San Francisco, CA
San Francisco

Free / RSVP

SFMOMA

The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) welcomes families and inter-generational audiences to the museum for its Free Family Day on October 25, 2026.

Enjoy a day of art and family fun at SFMOMA! These special days include art-making activities for the whole family in our Koret Education Center, located on Floor 2, plus additional performances, activations, and more. While the museum is always free for visitors 18 and younger, on Free Family Day, General admission to the museum is free for up to two adults accompanying one child or teen (18 and younger), and tickets are available two weeks in advance. Surcharged exhibitions are not included and require separate paid tickets.

SFMOMA’s Free Family Day
Sunday, October 25, 2026 | 10 am to 5 pm
SFMOMA, 151 Third St., SF
FREE for up to two adults accompanying each visitor under 18.

Up to two adults may each claim a free ticket when accompanied by a visitor 18 and younger on Free Family Day. Reserve your free tickets when they become available.

  • Admission to special exhibitions that require a surcharge is not included (but may be purchased for an additional fee)
  • If you arrive unaccompanied by someone 18 or under, you’ll need to purchase tickets.
  • Read the Free Family Day FAQ

Event schedule and ticket reservations typically become available two weeks before each Free Family Day.

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 for up to four adults accompanying each visitor 18 and younger.
Categories: **Annual Event**, *Top Pick*, Art & Museums, Free Museum Day, In Person, Kids & Families, San FranFREEsco
Venue: SFMOMA
Address: 151 Third Street, San Francisco, CA

Other Events on This Day

Sunday, October 25, 2026

9:45 am   Lower Nob Hill Weekly Cleanup w/ Free Lunch for Volunteers (SF)  FREE
10:00 am   Halloween Trick-or-Treat Trail 2026 at Winchester Mystery House (San Jose)  $16.09*
*Adult/Chaperone admission is $5.37 including taxes and fees. Children/Participants are $16.09 including taxes and fees. Children age 2 and under are free. Various entry times begin at 10:00 AM.
10:00 am   “Manny’s Neighborhood Trash Cleanup” w/ $1 Beer & Free Yoga Classes, Free Fries (SF)  FREE*
*Sign up on this TogetherSF Mobilize page: https://www.mobilize.us/togethersf/event/444979/
10:00 am   SFMOMA’s “Free Family Day” Free Museum Day  FREE*
*Free for up to four adults accompanying each visitor 18 and younger.
10:00 am   Yoga in Francisco Park  FREE
10:00 am   2026 Pillar Point Harbor Costumed “Witch Paddle” on Kayaks + Paddle Boards (Half Moon Bay)  FREE*
*Costumes are welcome but must be swimmable. A PFD/life vest is mandatory. Paddleboard and kayak rentals may be available through #HMBKAYAKCO; rent early.
10:00 am   Football Sundays: Outdoor Big Screen NFL Games + Lawn Fun (Thrive City)  FREE
11:00 am   2026 “World of Dumplings” Festival at SF’s Ferry Building  FREE
11:00 am   “Lindy in the Park” Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)  FREE*
*Weather permitting (rain cancels)
11:00 am   Rockridge Halloween Parade 2026 w/ 40+ Trick-Or-Treat Stops (Oakland)  FREE
11:00 am   Oakland Bicycle Scavenger Hunt + Scaredy Cat Race (Snow Park)  $13*
*All proceeds go to nonprofit bike coops + Homelessness aid
11:00 am   SF’s Free “World of Dumplings” Festival at the Ferry Building  FREE*
*Free admission for all ages. Advance registration is encouraged but not required. Food and beverages are available for purchase directly from participating vendors. No purchase or donation is required to attend.
11:00 am   SF’s “World of Dumplings” 2026: Free Community Food Fest (Ferry Building)  FREE
11:00 am   Bark at Spark: Howl-O-Ween (SF)  FREE*
*RSVP Requested but not Required
12:00 pm   SF Music Day 2026: 20+ Free Live Concerts (San Francisco War Memorial)  FREE
12:00 pm   “Free Oakland Up” Market: Shop for Free Treasures (Every Friday-Sunday)  FREE*
*All outdoor items are free; one free indoor item per person per day, additional items for donation. Some plants and select treasures for sale.
12:00 pm   SF’s “Sundays at the Beach” Free Yoga Day (Great Highway)  FREE
12:00 pm   Golden Gate Park “The Whale’s Tail” Beer/Wine Garden + Live Music (Summer 2026)  FREE*
*Free admission and entertainment for all ages. Dogs and bikes welcome. Food and beverages available for purchase.
1:00 pm   Golden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party (SF)  FREE
1:00 pm   Halloween Spooktacular 2026: Free Family Fun Fest (Dublin)  FREE*
*Cotton candy and treat bags are available while supplies last.
2:00 pm   Napa $5 Folk Festival  $5
2:00 pm   2026 “Howl-O-Ween” Pet Parade at City Center Bishop Ranch  FREE
5:00 pm   Free Halloween “Trunk Or Treat” Party w/ Bounce Houses (SF)  FREE
6:00 pm   $10 Off Tix: SF’s “Terror Vault” 1874 Halloween Haunt (2026)  $10 Off*
*Use code FUNCHEAP for $10 off tickets, but only 50 discount tickets available per date
6:00 pm   “HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)  FREE*
*Free with RSVP
7:00 pm   Free Sunday Comedy Night in Downtown SF  FREE*
*Exclusive free tickets with Eventbrite RSVP. Otherwise $20-25 at door. Please note like most comedy clubs, there is a two drink minimum per person
< Saturday, October 24 Monday, October 26 >