Free things to do this weekend in and around San Francisco

Bay Area's Top Picks for FREE family-friendly fun Friday, August 21, 2026 to Sunday, August 23, 2026

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

Music in the Park - 600 Elm Street, San Carlos, CA, USA, Friday, August 21, 2026, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Palo Alto Festival of Arts - 355 Alma Street, Palo Alto, CA, USA, Saturday, August 22, 2026 to Sunday, August 23, 2026, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Free Summer Mini Photo Session with Shoott - Bay Area - Shoott, Broadway, New York, NY, USA, Saturday, August 22, 2026 to Sunday, August 23, 2026, See link for times

Fun on the Farm - San Ramon City Hall, 7000 Bollinger Canyon Rd, San Ramon, CA 94583, United States, Saturday, August 22, 2026, 11am - 2pm PST

Sundays at the Asian Art Museum - Asian Art Museum, 200 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94102, United States, Sunday, August 23, 2026, See website for details