San Francisco Botanical Garden’s Free Day (2nd Tuesdays)

San Francisco Botanical Garden’s Free Day (2nd Tuesdays) Saxon Holt / SF Botanical Gardens The San Francisco Botanical Garden is one of the most diverse gardens in the world. A unique urban oasis, the garden is a living museum within Golden Gate Park, offering 55 acres of both landscaped gardens and open spaces, and showcasing over 9,000 different kinds of plants from around the world. One of the most beautiful spots is the Japanese-design inspired “ Moon Viewing Garden, ” (pictured above) located in the Mild-Temperate Climate section in the Northwest portion of the gardens. [ view map ] The garden is always free for San Francisco residents , but visitors can also enjoy this treasure for free on the second Tuesday of every month; plus it’s free on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day for everyone . Early bird? Come by any day and get in for free from 7:30-9 am . San Francisco Botanical Garden Free Days Second Tuesday of every month Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year’s Day Free daily from 7:30–9 am. Enter at the Main Gate only. Always free for San Francisco city and county residents (with proof of residency) Always free for Garden members and school groups Updated 1/8/26 Regular cost: Tickets start at $15 adults with discounts for kids/seniors Hours Open Daily at 7:30am-Last Entry The Garden closes one hour after last entry. Last entry changes seasonally. Spring & Summer Last Entry 2nd Sunday in March – September: 6pm Fall & Winter Last Entry February – 2nd Sunday in March: 5pm October – Early November: 5pm 1st Sunday in November – January: 4pm sfbotanicalgarden Upcoming San Francisco Botanical Garden’s Free Day (2nd Tuesdays) Events Tue 4/14 San Francisco Botanical Garden’s Free Day (2nd Tuesdays) Tue 5/12 San Francisco Botanical Garden’s Free Day (2nd Tuesdays) Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur. Report Error in Post Cost: FREE* *Free on the 2nd Tuesday of the month; on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Year's Day, and daily from 7:30-9 am. Free for SF residents daily Categories: *Top Pick* , Art & Museums , In Person , Outdoors , San Francisco Venue : San Francisco Botanical Garden Address : 1199 9th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94122 Other Events on This Day Tuesday, May 12, 2026 7:00 pm “Cartoonist Conspiracy of San Francisco” Collaborative Drawing Jam FREE* *buy coffee or food from the shop 7:30 pm FREE: SF’s “Laugh GPT” AI-Powered Comedy Night (The Function) FREE* *RSVP Required. < Monday, May 11 Wednesday, May 13 >