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East Bay's 'County Connection' Buses are Free All OctoberEast Bay’s ‘County Connection’ Buses are Free All October
By - posted 9/25/2022
Freebies, Transportation

County Connection is offering free rides to all who board one of our buses along any route, as well as paratransit. A month of fare-free riding this October is just one of the ways County Connection, and other public transit agencies like WestCAT, hope to encourage more people in Contra Costa more...

New SF Taqueria "El Rey" Offers Free Tacos (Sept. 2-3)New SF Taqueria “El Rey” Offers Free Tacos (Sept. 2-3)
By - posted 9/2/2022
Brand New, Eat & Drink, Freebies

Thanks to Mission Local for sharing the news that a brand new taqueria has opened in San Francisco in the former Myriad Gastropub spot. Compared to lots of its neighbors in the Mission, El Rey Taquiza Artesanal, located at 2491 Mission Street, focuses on tacos versus burritos. To celebrate their grand more...

Free Amusement Park Day for Teachers, Military & Healthcare Workers (Livermore)Free Amusement Park Day for Teachers, Military & Healthcare Workers (Livermore)
By - posted 8/30/2022
East Bay, Freebies, Fun & Games

Boomers, the family entertainment center, located at 2400 Kitty Hawk Rd, Livermore, is offering Thank You days to the community. Boomers Livermore has miniature golf, laser tag, Thunder Road go-karts, bumper boats, and an arcade. Military, first responders, healthcare workers, and teachers will receive a free Elite Ticket (value: $55.99) when they visit, according more...

Dunkin Donuts' Free Coffee Day for Educators (Sept. 1)Dunkin Donuts’ Free Coffee Day for Educators (Sept. 1)
By - posted 8/29/2022
Freebies

Thanks to KRON4 for sharing the news that Dunkin Donuts is celebrating teachers by giving away free coffee for educators on Thursday, September 1, 2022, at participating locations, no purchase necessary. Educators can get a free medium hot or iced coffee, excluding cold brew and nitro cold brew. Additional charges may more...

SF Giving Away Free Fashion Photo Shoots (If You're Eco-Friendly)SF Giving Away Free Fashion Photo Shoots (If You’re Eco-Friendly)
By - posted 8/10/2022
Fairs & Festivals, Freebies, Green, Sponsored

Hey San Francisco! Want your own FREE high-fashion photo and chic reusable mug or reusable bag? Don’t miss the most glamorous (and environmentally friendly) fashion event of the year. You’ve probably seen the local advertising campaign for REUSE all over the city. Now you can get your own professional quality REUSE more...

Free National Parks Day (August 4)Free National Parks Day (August 4)
By - posted 8/3/2022
Freebies, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches

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 admission aboard all of the historic more...

Free Day at East Bay Waterpark “The Wave” (Aug. 12)Free Day at East Bay Waterpark “The Wave” (Aug. 12)
By - posted 8/2/2022
Freebies, Fun & Games, Swimming / Waterparks

Dublin’s The Wave waterpark is hosting a free admission day on Friday, August 12, 2022. On Friday morning, August 12, KTVU’s “Mornings on 2” news team will be filming a Dublin edition of “Zip Trips” at The Wave. Admission will be free for participants who arrive by 8:30 a.m., and the waterpark more...

BART Offering 50% Off Fares in September 2022 for 50th BirthdayBART Offering 50% Off Fares in September 2022 for 50th Birthday
By - posted 8/1/2022
Freebies, Transportation

BART is turning 50 years old and is inviting the public to help it celebrate. Riders are encouraged to save the date for a public celebration at Lake Merritt Station on Saturday, September 10, 2022. The 50th Birthday Party and Family Fun Festival is free to the public and will more...

SFO Offers Free Caricatures While You Wait for Your FlightSFO Offers Free Caricatures While You Wait for Your Flight
By - posted 7/15/2022
Freebies, Fun & Games, San Francisco

All you hear these days is bad news about airports – flight cancellations, delays and bags getting lost. Fortunately, here’s some good news if you’re flying out of the SFO’s International Terminal A (or Harvey Milk Terminal 1 if you don’t mind a short walk). You can get a free more...

The Great Northern's Brand New "Secret Guest List" (Summer 2022)The Great Northern’s Brand New “Secret Guest List” (Summer 2022)
By - posted 7/13/2022
Freebies, Get Out: Events, San Francisco, Sponsored

SF’s art deco inspired nightclub has just launched their brand new secret guest list for summer concerts. Brought to you by the team behind Monarch, The Great Northern is one of San Francisco’s premiere venues for DJs and live music. Weaving an art deco inspired design with high tech sound & more...

Humphry Slocombe's Grand Opening & Free Scoop Day (July 26)Humphry Slocombe’s Grand Opening & Free Scoop Day (July 26)
By - posted 7/7/2022
Bay Area Favorites, Brand New, Freebies

On a mission to make ice cream less vanilla, Humphry Slocombe the chef-driven ice creamery known for unexpected flavors announced the opening of its newest scoop shop in Redwood City, at 2077 Broadway, on July 26, 2022. For its Grand Opening on July 26th, the ice creamery will give out free more...

SF's Ghirardelli "Chocolate Experience" Reopens w/ Free Hot Fudge Sundaes (May 20)SF’s Ghirardelli “Chocolate Experience” Reopens w/ Free Hot Fudge Sundaes (May 20)
By - posted 5/20/2022
Eat & Drink, Freebies, Reopening, San Francisco

Ghirardelli Chocolate Company announced it will finally reopen its flagship Chocolate Experience Store, located in San Francisco’s Ghirardelli Square. The space is designed to elevate the customer experience and provides new and exciting ways to celebrate the true craftmanship of chocolate making. Visitors can expect to be delighted by the delicate more...

BART is Giving Away 25,000 Free Round-Trip Tickets (If You Act Now)BART is Giving Away 25,000 Free Round-Trip Tickets (If You Act Now)
By - posted 5/19/2022
Freebies, San Francisco, Travel

BART ridership is slowly coming back to normal, so BART is trying to get casual weekend riders back on the train on the weekends, so they’re offering a pretty awesome deal, 25,000 free round-trip tickets – good any Saturday or Sunday through December 26, 2022. But you’ll have to act quickly more...

Bay Area Teens Can Work Out for Free All Summer Long at Planet FitnessBay Area Teens Can Work Out for Free All Summer Long at Planet Fitness
By - posted 5/5/2022
Freebies

Planet Fitness is inviting high schoolers ages 14 – 19* to work out for free at any of its more than 2,200 Planet Fitness locations throughout the United States and Canada from May 16 through August 31 as part of the High School Summer Pass initiative. High School Summer Pass was formally known more...

SF's Huge Outdoor Warriors Watch Party at Chase CenterSF’s Huge Outdoor Warriors Watch Party at Chase Center
By - posted 4/24/2022
Freebies, Get Out: Events, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco

Dub Nation – come out to the Thrive City plaza for the Golden State Warriors Playoffs Watch Party, presented by Chase. Taking place during all Warriors road playoff games enjoy lawn games and our sport court, take advantage of photo opportunities, and cheer on the Dubs while we broadcast the more...