Bay Area yoga classes are fun, but you can also get out of the studio and enjoy yoga runs, yoga bike rides, yoga hike/wine tastings, and other yoga adventures on the cheap. “Divine Footprints is all about combining outdoor activities with yoga,” says Kristen Atkinson, certified yoga instructor and Divine Footprints founder. Kristen loves Bay [...]
Want to get your 8-17-year-olds away from the remote? Sign them up for the Young Eagles program and let them take to the sky for free. The Young Eagles program, sponsored by the US Experimental Aircraft Association (EEA), invites youths interested in aviation to fly free on board a registered airplane flown by a licensed pilot. [...]
The Bay Area Dragons offer FREE dragon boat lessons every Saturday at 10:30 am in Foster City. They provide the life jackets, paddles, boats, and expert coaching. A dragon boat is a 44 foot canoe that seats 20 paddlers. Their flyer describes the dragon boat racing as “one of the fastest growing sports in North [...]
Riding a bike around the city is a great way to go green and get in shape. But it’s a lot easier to venture out when you know what you’re doing. Fortunately, the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition offers free bike education classes to help more people become safe and confident urban cyclists. These two-part workshops, [...]
When I was in my 20′s, I thought Tai Chi was just some silliness for old short people, not for me. Let’s just say I’ve been enlightened. When I see people in the parks practicing this ancient form of internal martial art, I’m intrigued and want to learn more. Some say Tai Chi’s graceful, dance-like [...]
It’s great to save money by riding a bike around San Francisco instead of driving. It’s even better to maintain your bike yourself among friends at the Bike Kitchen, a do-it-yourself donation-based bicycle resource run by volunteers. We’re told it’s not the least bit intimidating, even if you’re all thumbs. If you like riding bikes, [...]
Every Saturday evening, Ceja Vineyards in Napa hosts a hot salsa party with salsa lessons for beginners and intermediate salsa dancers. Both classes are free. And if you show up early you can catch their Happy Hour. Ceja’s tasting salon is open for happy hour specials — wines by the glass and bottle discounts. Then [...]
If you’ve been to Golden Gate Park on a Sunday, you may have noticed the group of Lindy hoppers kicking it up to jazz, blues and swing music out in the fresh open air. If you wondered who they were, or how to join in the fun, here’s the deal …
Knit, make jewelry, create cards, alter clothes, draw, collage, make whatever you want–or bring whatever DIY project you’re working on. There’s always an Open Craft Night at Rock Paper Scissors Collective, a great time to hang out with other crafters for inspiration, company, and fun. Don’t have a project? That’s okay–you can start one when [...]
Free Yoga Day USA will take place on January 23, 2010, and several San Francisco Bay Area cities have yoga studios offering free classes (see below): Vallejo, San Mateo, Redwood City, Belmont, Moss Beach, and Petaluma. You may find other participating studios that aren’t listed, so call your favorites to see what they’re up to [...]
UPDATE 5/19/10: If you miss the free PGA golf lessons in May, you now have a couple other ways to save on golf lessons. June 2010 is Women’s Golf Month, so you’ll find lots of opportunities for free lessons clinics, and even golf inspired fashion shows. And if you’re carrying an Amex card, you can [...]
Sailing is one of the things many people dream about, but the price can knock your budget out of the water. With this deal you can get 12 hours of Basic Keelboat Sailing lessons for half off the regular price. This one makes an unforgettable gift, for yourself or some wannabe sailor you know or [...]
Dive n Trips is offering a Discover Scuba Diving class for half price–$25 for a $50 value. All the equipment, including tank, mask, flippers, and spear gun, is included. Classes take place in a heated pool; locations may vary, but sessions are usually held in San Ramon (the company is based in Pleasanton). This is [...]
Only a few days left to grab 50% Off the “Learn to Sale” offer from Spinnaker Sailing School in Redwood City (closest sailing school to San Jose). You can use it anytime all year, so this would make a great Father’s Day gift. This deal is an exclusive offer for Bay Area On The Cheap [...]
Hidden Hills Health & Racquet Club is offering a free Beginner Tennis Clinic the Sunday afternoon (March 28, 2010). Actually, they’ve offered this deal every Sunday in March, but I just found the Craigslist ad today. If you can’t make it this Sunday, give them a call. Chances are they’ll be running the same special [...]
If you’ve ever wanted to try snowshoeing, now is a great time of year to learn all about it FREE at REI stores in San Francisco and several other Bay Area locations. If you decide to take up snowshoeing, REI also offers some good deals for weekend trips. Snowshoeing is a great way to have [...]
Been meaning to give yoga a try — or get back into it after a long hiatus? During National Yoga Month, September 2009, you’re invited to start your journey into a healthier, more balanced lifestyle. Here’s how to get one week free yoga when you sign up for a Yoga Month Card at yogamonth.org. 1. Choose [...]
Put on your dancing shoes and learn how to salsa dance to the best live salsa band at SalsaCrazy in Union Square. It’s a free and fun way to get some exercise, listen to great music, and polish up your dance skills here in San Francisco where SalsaCrazy got it’s start. DEAL: Free Beginning Salsa [...]
Get ready to kick up you heels in Redwood City at Lindy on the Square. On the last Sunday of each month (and the occasional Tuesday), Courthouse Square will host this FREE Outdoor Swing Dance Event, featuring free mini-lessons and open social dancing for all ages and all levels, no experience necessary and no partner [...]
Ever thought about learning to surf but weren’t sure how to get started? Take this free class and get all the basics. Award-winning sports journalist and life-long surfer Elliott Almond has spent years searching for the perfect wave along the California and Baja California coastlines. His class will give you an introduction to the world [...]
