Free things to do this weekend in and around San Francisco

San Francisco's Top Picks for FREE family-friendly fun Friday, July 24, 2026 to Sunday, July 26, 2026.

(Scroll down for full, detailed list of free weekend activities.)

• Berkeley’s Summer Outdoor Movie Nights - Berkeley City Attorney - 2180 Milvia St, Berkeley, CA 94704, United States, Friday, July 24, 2026, Time: Check info for Times and locations
• Concerts in the Park: City of Santa Clara, California - - Warburton Avenue, Santa Clara, CA, USA, Friday, July 24, 2026, Time: 6 - 9:30 p.m.
• Family Art Making at de Young Museum - - 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive, San Francisco, CA 94118, United States, Saturday, July 25, 2026, Time: 11:00am - 3:00pm PST
• Family Storytime - - 788 Santa Clara Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501, United States, Saturday, July 25, 2026, Time: 10:30am
• Fun at the Farm City: San Ramon, CA - - 7000 Bollinger Canyon Rd, San Ramon, CA 94583, United States, Saturday, July 25, 2026, Time: 11am - 2pm PST
• Kids Bowl Free: Register Your Kids for Summer Fun Bowling Pass Today! - - Find a participating bowling center near you today!, Friday, July 24, 2026 through Saturday, August 1, 2026, Time: See website for details.
• Music in the Park: City of San Carlos, California - - 600 Elm Street, San Carlos, CA, USA, Friday, July 24, 2026, Time: 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
• Sundays at the Asian Art Museum - - 200 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94102, United States, Sunday, July 26, 2026, Time: See website for details
• Water and Nature Exploration - - The Autism Nature Trail @ Letchworth State Park, Castile, NY, USA, Saturday, July 25, 2026 through Sunday, July 26, 2026, Time: 11am-3pm
• 2026 Stern Grove Festival - Stern Grove Festival Association - Folsom Street, San Francisco, CA, USA, Sunday, July 26, 2026, Time: Check Website for Time
• Family Storytime - - Main Library, Sunday, July 26, 2026, Time: 12:30pm