Nov 26 Thanksgiving: free general admission to SF Botanical Garden

Thursday, Nov 26 · based on the official Thanksgiving ruleCheck the official terms for applicable locations

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Thanksgiving is listed as a free general-admission day for everyone, without an SF residency requirement. Special exhibitions, events and programs are excluded; recheck holiday hours and last entry.

The Great Lawn and distant entrance building at San Francisco Botanical Garden — San Francisco Botanical Garden, 2005 file photograph; not Thanksgiving 2026 or current blooms, entrances or paths.
Archive photo · 2005Stan Shebs · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Resized and compressed(opens in a new tab)Image license(opens in a new tab)

How to use this benefit

At 1199 9th Avenue in Golden Gate Park. Nov 26 is the 2026 date derived from the current recurring rule, not an all-day free offer at the other two gardens.

Check the official page for current eligibility, availability and participating locations.

Reviewed 2026-10-07 · Gardens of Golden Gate Park official free-admission rules