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SF’s Contemporary Jewish Museum Closes (Free Visits Through December 15)
Bay Area Favorites, Freebies, Museums / Cultural Institutions, San Francisco, What's Closed / What's Open The Contemporary Jewish Museum (CJM) in San Francisco has, unfortunately, announced it will temporarily close its galleries for at least one year, beginning December 16, 2024, due to financial challenges. The good news (if there is any, here) is that in order to give the public an opportunity to experience the more...
SF’s Only Indoor Waterslide Pool is Free (Oct. 1-2)
Freebies, Fun & Games, San Francisco, Swimming / Waterparks If you’re looking to beat the heat as SF’s “summer” temperatures soar, all 9 public pools in San Francisco will be free and open to all on October 1-2, 2024. Due to continued high temperatures, the San Francisco Recreation and Park department has extended free public swimming to today, Oct.2, from more...
SF’s “Free Swim Day” at 9 City Pools (Oct. 1-2)
Freebies, Fun & Games, San Francisco, Swimming / Waterparks SF Rec and Park to Offer Free Pool Access on October 1-2, 2024 SF Residents can cool off at a nearby pool amid the hot summer weather If you’re looking to beat the heat as summer temperatures soar, all 9 public pools in San Francisco will be free and open to all more...
SF’s Awesome Historic Boat Tram is Free This Summer
Freebies, Transportation Now you can take a free ride on San Francisco’s beloved Boat Tram, as part of Muni’s Summer Heritage Service. FREE RIDES: Free rides are offered Sundays and Mondays through October 14 from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. We’ll share more about the history of these heritage vehicles. First, let’s cover how more...
A Bay Area First, Petaluma Makes Buses Free for Everyone
Bay Area Updates, Freebies, Transportation Thanks to SF Gate for sharing the news that Petaluma is the first city in the Bay Area to make all bus services free. As of July 1, 2024, Petaluma Transit has eliminated fare collection on all Petaluma Transit fixed-route bus service and paratransit services. This one-year pilot program aims to more...
New Free Oakland-Alameda Water Taxi Service Launches July 17
Brand New, East Bay, Freebies, Transportation A brand new — and free — Oakland Alameda Water Shuttle (OAWS) pilot service will launch Wednesday morning, July 17. The OAWS, named Woodstock, will carry people across the Oakland Estuary, Wednesday through Sunday, for the next two years. It will offer 37 trips per day that take under 10 minutes. The more...
SF’s Only Indoor Waterslide Pool is Free Wednesday, July 3
Freebies, Fun & Games, San Francisco, Swimming / Waterparks If you’re looking to beat the heat as summer temperatures soar, all 9 public pools in San Francisco will be free and open to all on Wednesday, July 3, 2024. Highs in San Francisco are expected to be in the mid-80s on Wednesday and a heat advisory will be in effect, more...
SF’s “Free Summer Swim Day” at 9 City Pools (July 3)
Freebies, Fun & Games, San Francisco, Swimming / Waterparks SF Rec and Park to Offer Free Pool Access on Wednesday SF Residents can cool off at a nearby pool amid the hot summer weather If you’re looking to beat the heat as summer temperatures soar, all 9 public pools in San Francisco will be free and open to all on Wednesday, more...
MCD’s Free Museum Weekend (December 9-10)
Freebies, Get Out: Events, Museums / Cultural Institutions, Only in San Francisco, Partner, San Francisco, Sponsored Celebrate the holiday season in Dogpatch during MCD’s Free Weekend December 9-10, 2023. During MCD’s Free Weekend explore what peaceful design might mean to you through MCD’s current exhibition Designing Peace. Designing Peace features 30 artists and designers from over 20 countries looking at ways to create and sustain more durable more...
Ben & Jerry’s “Free Cone Day” Back After 4 Years
Freebies, What's Closed / What's Open Mmmm… Monday, April 3, 2023 is Free Cone Day at Ben & Jerry’s, and you know what that means… free ice cream for you. It’s the first time Ben & Jerry’s has hosted their free cone day in four years (since 2019). As long as you don’t mind waiting in really long lines, almost more...
80,000 Free Tulips Coming to SF’s Union Square
Fairs & Festivals, Freebies, San Francisco, Spring Flowers In honor of International Women’s Day, on March 4, 2023, a colorful display of more than 80,000 tulips will cover Union Square in San Francisco. Best of all, you’re invited to visit the site and pick your own bunch of tulips to take home or give to a woman who more...
Berkeley is Giving Away 50 Free E-Bikes via a Lottery
Freebies, Getting Help, Green Low-income Berkeley residents – such as a family of four making less than $106,000 annually or an individual making less than $74,200 – can apply for a lottery to get an electric bike for long-term use as part of a City-funded program. The 50 selected households – who can also qualify more...
80,000 Free Tulips Are Coming to SF’s Union Square
Bay Area Favorites, Freebies, Spring Flowers, Wow In honor of International Women’s Day, on March 4, 2023, a colorful display of more than 80,000 tulips will cover Union Square in San Francisco. Best of all, you’re invited to visit the site and pick your own bunch of tulips to take home or give to a woman who more...
Yogurtland’s BOGO Frozen Yogurt Day (Feb. 6)
Eat & Drink, Freebies Yogurtland is celebrating National Frozen Yogurt Day with a buy one, get one free offer on Monday, February 6, 2023. Buy One, Get One Free: Buy one yogurt or ice cream, get one yogurt or ice cream of equal or lesser value free. Valid on Feb 6, 2023 only. Valid in-store only more...
33,000 Free Passes to CA State Parks Will Be Available at Local Libraries
Bay Area Updates, Freebies, Outdoorsy By Olivia Wynkoop, Bay City News Foundation A swipe of a library card is enough for Californians to venture into the great outdoors for free. On Tuesday, California State Parks representatives encouraged Californians to take advantage of multiple ways to visit state parks for free, including utilizing the California State Parks Library more...
