San Francisco Bay Area family events
Family-friendly events across the San Francisco Bay Area: festivals, museums, storytimes, markets, and seasonal fun.
Fri, Oct 16 to Sun, Oct 18
Fri, Oct 23 to Sun, Oct 25
Sunday, October 25
9am to 4pm, through Oct 25$30
SausalitoThe museum's annual Halloween party now runs every October weekend with a giant spider to dash under at the entrance, a bug dig in glowing dirt, fizzing brew mixing in Goblin Village, a beast-building art station, and live bug presentations with the Beetlelady. Costumes encouraged, stroller-friendly, rain or shine.
9:30am to 5pm, through Oct 25$27
OaklandOakland Zoo's Halloween weekends bring a Saturday costume contest at noon in the Wildlife Theater, creepy-crawler encounters at the House of Bugs and the Reptile Room, and a scavenger-style hunt for limited-edition animal trading cards around the zoo.
10am to 5pm, one of 5 dates
WoodsideFall celebration across the historic estate with giant pumpkins, cider, churros, and fall photo ops. Traditions in Bloom days (10am to 5pm) include Indigenous People's Day programming (Oct 12), Diwali with dance and a garden game (Oct 17, 11am to 2pm), and Dia de los Muertos family activities and performances (Oct 25, 10am to 5pm).
10am to 5pm, through Oct 25$18
San JoseNot-too-spooky eco-friendly Halloween at the zoo with a creepy-crawly critter show, costume parade, cute and creepy crafts, ghoulish games, animal encounters, and Halloween-themed animal enrichment like pumpkins for the animals.
10am to 4pm, through Oct 25$18
OaklandA brand-new autumn celebration at Fairyland with a giant leaf pit to jump in, warm seasonal flavors, hands-on arts and crafts, a scavenger hunt, and nature-inspired activities under the turning trees.
11am to 4pm$10
OaklandOMCA's 32nd annual Dia de los Muertos celebration fills the gardens with community ofrendas, live performances, art activities, and traditional food. The formal welcome starts at noon; picnic blankets and low-back chairs are encouraged.
1 to 9pm, through Oct 25
GilroySweet and not-too-spooky Halloween celebration with trick-or-treating on the BOO Trail, a sing-and-dance musical show, character meet-and-greets, a Halloween light tunnel, themed rides, and interactive pumpkin wands for a clue hunt. Oct 31 runs 11am to 5pm; costumes encouraged for all ages.
2:30 to 4:20pm$35
San JoseSymphony San Jose's Halloween concert with spooky favorites (Ghostbusters, the Sorcerer's Apprentice, the Batman theme) plus an on-stage costume contest for kids who dress up. Family-framed by the presenters as a Halloween concert for the whole family.
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