Free events in San Francisco

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EntertainmentFree (worth about $15)

Free telescope nights at Chabot Space & Science Center

Fridays and Saturdays, 7:30–10:30pm (weather permitting)

Chabot Space & Science CenterOakland

Every Friday and Saturday night, 7:30–10:30pm, Chabot astronomers open the observatory deck, 1,500 feet above the Bay, for free views through three big telescopes, including the 1883 'Leah' and the 20-inch 'Rachel' refractors. Weather permitting: domes close in rain or high humidity, so check the telescope status first.

Verified Oct 27 · chabotspace.org

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Pleasanton Hometown Holiday parade and tree lighting

Sat, Dec 5 · check hours

Main Street, Downtown Pleasanton

Pleasanton's Hometown Holiday Celebration fills Main Street on Saturday, December 5: a 5pm parade of floats, cars and marching bands, then a community tree lighting in front of the Museum on Main with live music and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus. It runs rain or shine.

Verified Oct 27 · cityofpleasantonca.gov

No catch

EntertainmentFree (worth about $15)

Hometown Holidays in Downtown Redwood City: parade, Santa and tree lighting

Sat, Dec 12, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Courthouse Square, Downtown Redwood City

Downtown Redwood City's Hometown Holidays on Saturday, December 12 brings a holiday parade, live performances and a community singalong, Santa's Village with crafts and cookie decorating, Santa photos at the San Mateo County History Museum rotunda, and the traditional tree lighting to close the day. Carnival rides need tickets.

Verified Oct 27 · redwoodcity.org

Catch: Carnival rides need tickets