Parks on the East Bay and on the Peninsula are offering free admission on Friday, offering an alternative to the crowded shopping malls and stores commonly associated with the day after Thanksgiving.

Dubbing their promotions "Green Friday," the East Bay Regional Park District and the San Mateo County parks have waived parking and entrance fees on Nov. 28, 2025.

"Green Friday is a healthy and meaningful way to spend the day after Thanksgiving," Jessica Sloan, volunteer program supervisor of the East Bay Regional Park District, said in a statement . "It's a chance to enjoy time with family and friends in the outdoors or give back by participating in one of our volunteer clean-up projects. However you choose to spend it, the day is all about celebrating and caring for our natural spaces."

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