Event and Activities in San Francisco This Weekend
Thursday, October 22 -- Sunday, October 25
Kid-Friendly Things to Do In San Francisco this Weekend
Family FUNtaz Night
Santa Rosa
Thursday, October 22-Friday, October 23
Get ready for a night of spooktacular fun at the Children’s Museum of Sonoma County for the perfect way to kick off Halloween weekend with thrills, giggles, and plenty of memory-making. Here’s what’s brewing: tasty brews and Local wines for the grown-ups (available for purchase), delicious eats from local food trucks (available for purchase), rockin’ tunes, hands-on spooky crafts, creepy science experiments, and silly surprises from our classic FUNtazmagoria weekend. Website
Halloween Haunted Hangar
San Carlos
Friday, October 23- Sunday, October 25
Halloween is on full display at the Hiller Aviation Museum, and there are special activities just for kids on the weekends during the Kids' Carnival and Haunted Hangar Festival & Pumpkin Drop. Website
Sunset Cinema in Santa Clara
Santa Clara - FREE
Friday, October 23
Looking for Friday night family fun? Join in at the 2026 Sunset Cinema series. From May to October, enjoy free movie nights under the stars on the big inflatable screen at select parks throughout Santa Clara. Website
The Haunted Trail of Pleasant Hill
Pleasant Hill- FREE
Friday, October 23
Take a Halloween-themed stroll at Pleasant Hill Park with the whole family for a fun nighttime adventure. Starting behind the Teen Center, families can stroll the not-so-scary trail to see Halloween displays and themed activities. There is also a monster freeze-dance competition. Website
Halloween for Families at Gamble Garden
Palo Alto
Saturday, October 24
Family fun with a great magic show, face painting, crafts, trivia, tricks and treats, plus more. Start your Halloween celebration at Gamble. Ideal for guests of all ages. All guests, regardless of age, must have a paid ticket to enter. This event is held entirely outdoors. Website
Thrill-O-Ween at Thrive City
San Francisco - FREE
Saturday, October 24
Kick off the fall season with a spooktacular experience designed for you to enjoy an afternoon of safe Halloween fun. Thrive City will be filled with themed activities for all ages, including a special screening of E.T. Stay alert because you never know who or what may pop out. Don’t forget, best dressed wins the costume contest. Website
SuperNatural at California Academy of Sciences
San Francisco
Saturday, October 24
This beloved event is back at the California Academy of Sciences. The family-friendly event has all sorts of activities for kids of all ages, including a silent disco, trick-or-treating, magic shows, live animal demonstrations, photo booths, crafts, face painting, mad scientist meet-and-greets, and more. Website
History Park Children's Halloween Haunt
San Jose
Saturday, October 24
History Park transforms into a haunted, family-friendly location with a ton of activities to celebrate Halloween. Enjoy crafts, activities, and trick-or-treating, with a grand finale of a single showing of the traditional light show. Website
Halloween Spooktacular 2026 in Redwood City
Redwood City - FREE
Saturday, October 24
Step right up for cool carnival games, the Muah-ah-ah Monster Maze, creepy crafts, spooky photo backdrops, a mini pumpkin patch, prizes, and more. Website
Music for Families with SF Symphony
San Francisco
Saturday, October 24
Resident Conductor of Engagement and Education Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser conducts the first Music for Families concert of the 2026–27 season. This program is best suited for children ages 5–12, and kid-friendly activities will be available in the Davies Symphony Hall lobbies before the concert begins. Website
The Big Bounce America
Contra Costa Fair & Event Park
1201 W 10th St, Antioch, CA 94509
Saturday, October 24-Sunday, October 24
Get ready, Bay Area! The Big Bounce America is about to blow up (literally!) with a 50,000+ sq. ft. inflatable adventure featuring the World’s Largest Bounce House, a 900-foot obstacle course, live DJs, and nonstop high-energy fun. Website
Animal Day at UC Botanical Garden
Berkeley
Sunday, October 25
Spend the day at the UC Botanical Garden and learn all about the animals. Families can interact with tarantulas, touch live animals like snakes and lizards, explore the world of bees and aquatic insects, and wander through the garden while playing Animal Bingo. Website