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Free Days at Bay Area Museums w/ BofA Card
If you own a Bank of America credit card, you can get in free to eight San Francisco Bay Area museums the first weekend of every month. The next opportunity is March 3 - 4, 2012. The B of A "Museums On Us" promo entitles one person per BofA card to free museum admission. Upcoming Museums On Us free days for 2012: January 7-8, … [Read more...]
Chinese New Year Festival & Parade: Free
Get ready to ring in the Year Of The Dragon with Chinese New Year events in San Francisco (January 14 - February 12, 2012). Chinese New Year celebrations include the Mini-Parade & Ribbon Cutting and Flower Market Fair, the Chinese New Year Parade, and the Chinese New Year Community Street Fair. The parade features floats, firecrackers, … [Read more...]
San Francisco Zoo: Discounts, Coupons, Free Days
The San Francisco Zoo always offers a few ways to save, including a coupon for free child admission with purchase of an adult ticket. The Zoo also provides free days and a discount for AAA members. You'll always find something new going on at the SF Zoo. A favorite time to take kids is in the morning or late afternoon to watch the animal … [Read more...]
San Jose Jazz Wednesdays – Free
Here's a fun movie alternative for Wednesday nights in the South Bay. Throughout the year each Wednesday night, San Jose Jazz is happening FREE in several city venues. Check it out. "If it's Wednesday, it's jazz! Starting this month and throughout the year, you should know that if it's Wednesday, there's jazz playing in downtown San Jose. Working … [Read more...]
Oakland Art Murmur – Free First Fridays
If you enjoy Bay Area art walks, here's a good one to go to: Oakland Art Murmur, a group of Oakland venues that have art receptions every first Friday of the month. You can enjoy the usual Art Walk experience, with some of the best art galleries opening their doors and offering complimentary appetizers, wine and drinks. WHAT'S THE DEAL: Oakland … [Read more...]
Tulipmania at PIER 39: Free
Tulipmania in San Francisco (February 18 - 26, 2012) is a free event that features lush displays of tulips on both levels of PIER 39. You can also join one of the free guided tulip tours that begin at 10am every morning. PIER 39 presents its popular Tulipmania Festival showcasing thousands of tulips and seasonal garden favorites throughout both … [Read more...]
San Francisco St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival: Free
San Francisco's Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival will draw thousands of people to the streets of San Francisco (March 17, 2012). The event will provide plenty of Irish history, cultural clichés, and a full day of fun and festivities, including live performances, arts, crafts, food and drinks. Bring the kids so they can ride the … [Read more...]
Mardi Gras in the Fillmore: Free
Mardi Gras in the Fillmore is a four day event (March 18 - 21, 2012) that leads up to Fat Tuesday, March 21, 2012. Some of the events offer free entertainment. The fun begins at 2pm on Saturday with a free kick-off event featuring The Jah Summit Band (Reggae), a kids carnival, and street performances. On Sunday at 3pm, you can watch … [Read more...]
Free Days at U.S. National Parks
More than 100 national parks will waive entrance fees this year (2012), including several in California, like Yosemite National Park. Plan ahead and enjoy the days listed below, including April 21-29, 2012, National Park Week. "Fee waiver includes: entrance fees, commercial tour fees, and transportation entrance fees. Other fees such as … [Read more...]
Berkeley Bay Festival: Free
The Berkeley Bay Festival at the Berkeley Marina (April 14, 2012) carries an Earth Day theme of environmental education and the Bay. The East Bay event features free sailboat rides offered by the Cal Sailing Club and paddling lessons in the Berkeley Dragon Boat, live music, environmental education groups with hands on science, a unique kids' … [Read more...]
