13 Best Free Events in the Bay Area This Month

Carla Alferez

August 5, 2017

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Get out and have fun without worrying about your bank account!

Headlands Summer Yoga Hike

August 05, 10:30 AM — 12:00 PM

Point Bonita YMCA

Join the Point Bonita YMCA on a naturalist-led hike complete with ocean views. Learn about the plants & animals of the Marin Headlands while stopping to stretch and do simple yoga poses along the way.

World Dog Surfing Championships

August 05, 9:00 AM — 6:00 PM

Linda Mar Beach, Pacifica

Yes, really. Catch man’s best friends hanging ten at the World Dog Surfing Championships!

Film Night in the Park: Footloose

August 05, 8:00 PM — 10:00 PM

Dolores Park

Make like Kevin Bacon and dance your way down to Dolores Park for this outdoor screening of Footloose. Don’t forget to BYOB, dog, and blanket!

Sports Basement Yoga at Bryant Street

August 06, 11:00 AM — 12:30 PM

Sports Basement Bryant Street

Calmly say goodbye to the weekend and start your week off with positive vibes at this free yoga class inside Sports Basement’s Bryant Street location.

Fun Run Series with Veterans in the Presidio

August 12, 10:00 AM — 1:00 PM

Sports Basement Presidio

Participate in an 8-mile fun run in the Presidio with a new generation of Bay Area veterans. You’ll learn about the park’s military and cultural history, and enjoy snacks, drinks, and more.

Sunrise Tour of Muir Woods

August 13, 6:15 PM — 10:15 AM

Muir Woods

If you can brave the 6:15am start time, you’ll be treated to a guided 3-mile sunrise stroll through Muir Woods. Wear layers and call (415)-388-2596 to reserve your spot.

Pint Sized Plays

August 14, 7:30 PM — 8:30 PM

PianoFight

All of the plays at this free performance are set in a bar and written by Bay Area playwrights. The only rule? Each play can’t run longer than it takes a character to finish a beer.

Pink Flamingos Take Over Dolores Park

August 19, 1:00 PM — 5:00 PM

Dolores Park

Come dressed in your best pink attire and/or flamingo costumes for an afternoon gathering in Dolores Park to recreate this flamingo photo. Why? Well, why not?

Timothy McSweeney’s Grand 50th Issue Release

August 22, 7:00 PM — 9:00 PM

Green Apple Books on the Park

Local publishing favorite McSweeney’s celebrates their 50th publication with a party (of course)! There will be new works to explore, beer from Fort Point, and maybe (probably) music.

Hip-Hop Yoga with Fitbit

August 26, 3:00 PM — 4:00 PM

Equinox Pine Street

Flow from pose to pose alongside the booming beats of “Push It,” “Jump Around,” and other hip-hop classics. Stick around after the class for a chance to win a Fitbit.

The 3rd Annual Zine Picnic

August 26, 2:00 PM — 5:00 PM

San Francisco Public Library’s Main Library

Hang out with fellow zinesters and comic artists while you trade old zines or work on new ones. You’ll also be able to browse SF Zine Fest’s zine library and the SF Public Libraries collection.