Free Things to Do in San Francisco

There are lots of free things to do in SF, which is good because that helps offset the crazy cost of housing (or of hotel rooms, if you’re a visitor).

Although I may cast a wider net sometimes, I expect that most of the things I list on the blog will reflect my own taste. I’m middle-aged, and I like art, author readings, plays, walks with views, and parks. I don’t have a car, so I prefer things that are easy to get to on public transit.

As I’ve gotten older, I’ve started craving comfort more, so I’ll include a comfort section in my descriptions to cover such things as whether there are likely to be long lines and whether the events involve sitting on the ground.

I’ll also include a note about whether the events are really totally free, or if there will likely be some expenses — things like food, parking, or voluntary donations.