Friday, May 2
History Museum: Free First Fridays (Redwood City)
Friday, May 2 – All Day |
Cost: FREE | San Mateo County History Museum
Enjoy free admission from 10 am to 4 pm, every first Friday of the month, at the San Mateo History Museum. Explore the museum housed in the 1910 County Courthouse; listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it features a stained glass dome and mosaic tile floor. The History Museum is ...Monthly
Saturday, May 3
2-for-1 Distillery Tour & Whiskey Tasting at Tripp Distillery (Pacifica)
🥃 Dive into the spirited world of Tripp Distillery with this exclusive Groupon deal that’s bound to elevate your weekends! 🌟 Embark on a tantalizing journey with a Distillery Tour and Tasting for two (whiskey and other rotating spirits that may include rum, gin, vodka ...Every Saturday
Bank of America’s “Museums On Us” Free Museum Weekend (2025)
Holders of Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, or U. S. Trust cardholders (credit cards and debit cards) get free admission to eight Bay Area museums, two Sacramento museums and to more than 225 cultural institutions nationwide, for the first full weekend each month including the de ...Monthly
CuriOdyssey Weekend Workshop: Nature Art
We will be going out and about using natural materials to create your own unique art pieces. Through unique projects and outdoor exploration, you’ll learn how to transform leaves, rocks, and other natural elements into beautiful works of art.
Ages 5 to 10 years old
Paint and Plant
Saturday, May 3 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Mountain View Public Library
Join us for a hands-on creative workshop for tweens, teens, and adults. Participants will paint their own pot and plant a succulent to take home, combining art, nature, and a bit of DIY fun. All supplies are provided while supplies last, and all skill levels ...
AAPI Fest 2025 by Over the Fog (Daly City)
Hello, Neighbor!
You and everyone you know are invited to join us for the Seventh Annual AAPI Fest—a celebration of LOCAL Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) culture, creativity, and contributions!
Hosted by Over the Fog, this family-friendly festival is more than just an event—it’s a gathering ...
Free Bowling Day at Asian American Pacific Islander AAPI Fest 2025 (Daly City)
Hello, Neighbor! ♀️
You and everyone you know are invited to join us for the Seventh Annual AAPI Fest—a celebration of LOCAL Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) culture, creativity, and contributions!
Hosted by Over the Fog, this family-friendly festival is more than just an event—it’s a ...
John Rybak + Friends at Freewheel Brewing
Saturday, May 3 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Freewheel Brewing Company
John Rybak + Friends: 3 Piece Blues/Jazz/Roots
https://www.youtube.com/@MrJohnrybak/videos
Come join us for a fun free night of music from 7 – 9pm Fri. 3/9 @ Freewheel Brewing Company in Redwood City. I’ll be joined by Perry Spinali on fiddle + John Hosking on upright bass. We have ...
Kara 2025 Spring Fundraiser
Saturday, May 3 – 3:30 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm |
Cost: $150 | Oshman Family JCC (Palo Alto)
Get ready to groove, boogie, and moonwalk the night away at
Kara’s Rhythms of Remembrance Fundraiser—where every move
you make supports a great cause! Join us on Saturday, May 3rd
at the Oshman Family JCC in Palo Alto for an uplifting night of
music, joy, and impact. Together, we’ll ...
Sunday, May 4
2-for-1 Distillery Tour & Whiskey Tasting at Tripp Distillery (Pacifica)
🥃 Dive into the spirited world of Tripp Distillery with this exclusive Groupon deal that’s bound to elevate your weekends! 🌟 Embark on a tantalizing journey with a Distillery Tour and Tasting for two (whiskey and other rotating spirits that may include rum, gin, vodka ...Every Saturday
Bank of America’s “Museums On Us” Free Museum Weekend (2025)
Holders of Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, or U. S. Trust cardholders (credit cards and debit cards) get free admission to eight Bay Area museums, two Sacramento museums and to more than 225 cultural institutions nationwide, for the first full weekend each month including the de ...Monthly
Free Comic Book Day 2025 (San Francisco + Bay Area)
Sunday, May 4 – All Day |
Cost: FREE | All Over the Bay Area
Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) is the biggest event in the comic book industry—a single day when participating comic book specialty shops across North America and around the world give away comic books absolutely free to anyone who comes into their shops! Every year, on ...
Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower | 2025
Sunday, May 4 – 11:59 pm - Ends at 5:30 am |
Cost: FREE | San Francisco Bay Area
The Eta Aquarids will be active between April 19 – May 28, 2025 with its peak expected on the night of May 4 and predawn hours of May 5. Thankfully, for 2025, there should be minimal interference from the moonlight.
Eta Aquarid meteors are known for their ...
Tuesday, May 6
Optimizing Tax-Efficient Withdrawals from Your Retirement Portfolio
Tuesday, May 6 – 6:30 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Mountain View Public Library
Registration is recommended: https://mountainview.libcal.com/event/14336923
Every year, millions of Americans transition into retirement, facing one of the most critical challenges to their financial security: determining how to efficiently withdraw from their retirement accounts. With multiple account types, varying tax treatments, and the need to balance current lifestyle spending ...
Wednesday, May 7
San Jose Japantown: A Journey
Wednesday, May 7 – 6:30 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Mountain View Public Library
Seating is limited. Registration is recommended. Walk-ins are also welcome.
Join us for a fascinating talk about the rich multicultural history of San Jose Japantown, one of three remaining Japantowns in the nation. This regional history discussion will be presented by local artist, photographer and author ...
Friday, May 9
Art x Nature x Art- Natural Floral Creations Inspired by Art
Friday, May 9
Sanchez Art Center’s annual spring fundraiser is a celebration of spring, art and community. Funds benefit the Center’s community exhibition program, providing 17 free exhibitions to the public.
Art x Nature x Art is Sanchez Art Center’s annual spring fundraiser. A joyful celebration of ...
Saturday, May 10
2-for-1 Distillery Tour & Whiskey Tasting at Tripp Distillery (Pacifica)
🥃 Dive into the spirited world of Tripp Distillery with this exclusive Groupon deal that’s bound to elevate your weekends! 🌟 Embark on a tantalizing journey with a Distillery Tour and Tasting for two (whiskey and other rotating spirits that may include rum, gin, vodka ...Every Saturday
Free Soccer Trial Class (Redwood City)
Looking to sign up for kids soccer classes but not sure how it will go down– try one class for free.
Our soccer classes FOR AGES 1-10yrs are designed to help your little one grow physically and emotionally—all while having a blast!
FREE TRIAL DAYS: Saturday 5/10 ...
Robo Lab at CuriOdyssey
Do you have an interest in building and design? Come check out our Robo Lab! Over four hours, participants will get to tour our exhibits workshop and see how the engineering process plays out. You will design your own circuits as an introduction to electricity, ...
Easy to Grow Succulents
Saturday, May 10 – 11:00 am - Ends at 12:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Mountain View Public Library
Seating is limited. Registration is recommended: https://mountainview.libcal.com/event/13142376
Are you looking for a waterwise plant that is also beautiful and easy to care for? Do you have some fun containers, but you’re not sure what to use them for? Did you receive a beautiful succulent arrangement that ...
2025 Half Moon Bay Wine & Jazz Festival
Experience the Best of Wine, Jazz, and Local Flavor at the 4th Annual Half Moon Bay Wine & Jazz Festival!
Saturday, May 10, 2025 | 12–5 p.m. | Historic Main Street, Half Moon Bay
Immerse yourself in an unforgettable celebration of California’s finest wine, world-class jazz, and ...
Free Open Studios at the Cubberley Artist Studio (Palo Alto)
Saturday, May 10 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Cubberley Community Center
Tour Working Studios, See, and Collect Art!
The Artists-in-Residence with the Cubberley Artist Studio Program open their studios to the public twice per year, in the spring and fall. These Open Studios events are free to the public and take place at Cubberley Community Center, 4000 ...
Sunday, May 11
2-for-1 Distillery Tour & Whiskey Tasting at Tripp Distillery (Pacifica)
🥃 Dive into the spirited world of Tripp Distillery with this exclusive Groupon deal that’s bound to elevate your weekends! 🌟 Embark on a tantalizing journey with a Distillery Tour and Tasting for two (whiskey and other rotating spirits that may include rum, gin, vodka ...Every Saturday
Free Bay Area Rose Gardens Open for Mother’s Day (2025)
Sunday, May 11 – All Day |
Cost: FREE | All Over the Bay Area
It’s Mother’s Day! Treat your favorite mom to a wonderful day amongst the roses and perhaps bring a picnic.
Rose Gardens of the Bay Area
Here’s a list of free rose gardens all over the Bay Area:
Can’t make it on Mother’s Day on May 11, 2025? Don’t ...