Free Things to Do in The Bay This Weekend!

By 965koit on December 14, 2018

There’s definitely some perks living in the Bay. There’s always something to do!

Here are a few free ways to have fun this weekend with the family! 🙂

Free Ice Skating Lessons in Union Square (SF):
Every Saturday & Sunday, November 10, 2018 to Jan 20, 2019 | 8:30 am
Union Square Ice Rink, SF
FREE with RSVP – includes skate rentals
Check in time is 8:15 am – Standbys admitted after 8:15 am

The Crucible’s Holiday Gifty Market & Art Demos: Saturday | Oakland:
Dozens of leading artists, craftspeople, and Crucible faculty members will be selling their best hand-made pieces in a holiday celebration of local creative culture.
Saturday, December 15 | 10 am to 6 pm
Sunday, December 16 | 11 am to 5 pm
The Crucible, 1260 7th St, Oakland

2018 Downtown Christmas Parade & Holiday Market | Benicia
Christmas Parade & Holiday Market takes over First Street with holiday cheer at 10 am. The parade starts at First and D Streets and continues up First Street, ending at H Street.

Telegraph Avenue Holiday Street Fair: 200+ Artists & Festive Lights | Berkeley
This fair offers you a very unique opportunity to buy fine original art and inexpensive gifts in the same place.
December 15, 16, 23 & 24, 2018 | 11 am to 6 pm
Telegraph Ave btwn. Dwight and Bancroft, Berkeley
FREE​

Shake Shack: Grand Opening | Palo Alto
Shake Shack opens its first Bay Area location on Saturday, December 15, 2018.  Keeping it local, they’re sourcing sweet potato buns from Tartine Bakery and chocolate for their frozen custard from Dandelion Chocolate. Plus the first 100 people in line when doors open at 11 a.m. will receive a complimentary custom Shake Shack travel bag.

Oakland Santa Con
Saturday, December 15, 2018 | Noon to 5 pm
Jack London Square, Oakland
FREE

Ugly Sweater Cookie Decorating Party | Oakland
Are you looking for a fun, kid-friendly holidays activity? Look no further. Join on Saturday, December 15th for a fun afternoon of sugar-fueled fun.
Cost: FREE, but an RSVP is required.
Venue: Mischief

2018 San Rafael Lighed Boat Parade | North Bay
The San Rafael Lighted Boat Parade takes place annually along the entire length of the San Rafael Canal and it’s happening on Saturday, December 15, 2018 at 5:30p.

You can see a full list of free activities here.