Free things to do with kids this weekend in San Francisco Bay Area (October 23–25)

Bug Curious: Amateur Entomology in the Garden

SF Botanical Garden · San Francisco · Ages 3–12

This is a free community program. Please consider supporting the Gardens of Golden Gate Park with a recommended donation of $5-20. Your…

Oaks, Acorns, and Friends: Huckleberry

Huckleberry · Oakland · Ages 5–13

Member Volunteer Morning: California Native Garden

San Francisco Botanical Garden · San Francisco · Ages 3–12

sold out. Please email membership@gggp.org to join the waitlist. Learn more about other volunteer opportunities, visit gggp.org/volunteer.…

Member Volunteer Morning: California Native Garden

Conservatory of Flowers · San Francisco · Ages 3–12

sold out. Please email membership@gggp.org to join the waitlist. Learn more about other volunteer opportunities, visit gggp.org/volunteer.…

Member Volunteer Morning: California Native Garden

Japanese Tea Garden · San Francisco · Ages 3–12

sold out. Please email membership@gggp.org to join the waitlist. Learn more about other volunteer opportunities, visit gggp.org/volunteer.…

Autumn Open House Weekend at Black Diamond Mines

Black Diamond Mines · Antioch · Ages 5–13

Dia De Los Muertos Community Altar

Crown Beach · Alameda · Ages 5–13

Dig Deep Farms Pumpkin Patch

Ardenwood · Fremont · Ages 5–13

Dig Deep Farms Pumpkin Patch at Ardenwood

Ardenwood Historic Farm · Fremont · All ages

The Dig Deep Farms Pumpkin Patch at Ardenwood Historic Farm in Fremont: pumpkins, farm animals, and drop-in activities for kids.

Don Edwards SF Bay NWR — family programs

Don Edwards SF Bay NWR · Fremont · Ages 5–13

Free Saturday family walks at the wildlife refuge visitor center.

Fall Fest

Children's Fairyland · Oakland · Ages 1–12

Celebrate the magic of autumn at Children’s Fairyland!

Free Family Day: K-Pop, Art, and Beyond

SFMOMA · San Francisco · Ages 5–12

Enjoy a day of free museum admission for families, along with art making activities, storytime with SFPL, a scavenger hunt, and even a k-pop dance party!

Wild Edible Plant Tour

Coyote Hills · Fremont · Ages 5–13

Mandarin/Cantonese Storytime 國語，廣東話故事会

Millbrae · San Mateo · Ages 3–13

Meet The Chickens

Ardenwood · Fremont · Ages 5–13

Playtime Storytime

San Carlos · San Mateo · Ages 3–13

Sunday Storytime

Tilden Nature Area · Berkeley · Ages 5–13

Baby Wearing Dance

Cupertino Library · Cupertino · Ages 1–12

Puppet Playtime

Big Break · Oakley · Ages 5–13

Puppet Show: Hummingbird Saves Fire

Children's Fairyland · Oakland · Ages 1–12

Rockridge Halloween Parade and Family Celebration

Rockridge Branch · Oakland · Ages 1–12

Snake Talk

Del Valle · Livermore · Ages 5–13

Animal Encounters: Donkey Brushing

Children's Fairyland · Oakland · Ages 1–12

Costume Clothespin Dolls

Ardenwood · Fremont · Ages 5–13

Stories of Light: Celebrating Diwali

North Fair Oaks · San Mateo · Ages 3–12

In-Person Board Game Group

Vacaville Cultural Center Library - Small Meeting Room · Vacaville · Ages 5–13

A group for board game enthusiasts interested in in-person tabletop board gaming!

Library Ghost Hunt

Vallejo John F. Kennedy Library · Vallejo · Ages 3–12

Can you find the 5 spirits that are haunting the library?

Maker Exploration

Foster City · San Mateo · Ages 5–12

Monthly Gaming Tournament

Pacifica Sharp Park · San Mateo · Ages 3–13

Special Storytime: Halloween

Hillview · San Jose · Ages 1–12

Tarantula Meet and Greet (12:30-1pm)

Del Valle · Livermore · Ages 5–13

(Virtual) Chess Club

San Jose Public Library · San Jose · Ages 3–13

Boardtime!

San Carlos · San Mateo · Ages 5–12

Engineering Hub

Half Moon Bay · San Mateo · Ages 5–12

Family Games: Cards & Board Games

Tully · San Jose · Ages 3–13

Free Children's Book Giveaway

Napa Library - Community Meeting Room · Napa · Ages 1–12

Game On at the Library

Joyce Ellington · San Jose · All ages

Garden Helpers: Scarecrow Edition

Tilden Nature Area · Berkeley · Ages 5–13

Teal Pumpkin Painting Party

Morgan Hill Library · Morgan Hill · Ages 3–12

Workshop: Academic Skills with Study Smart Tutors

Visitacion Valley · San Francisco · Ages 10–13

Storytime: For Toddlers

Ingleside · San Francisco · Ages 1–5

Activity: Halloween Craft

Bayview · San Francisco · Ages 5–12

Halloween Farm Games

Ardenwood · Fremont · Ages 5–13

Rapper and wordsmith Jamey Williams

Emerald City Stage · Oakland · Ages 1–12

Storytime: For Families

Parkside · San Francisco · Ages 1–5

Activity: Chess Club

Ortega · San Francisco · Ages 10–13

Activity: LEGO Free Play

Parkside · San Francisco · Ages 5–12

Bat Awareness Walk

Big Break · Oakley · Ages 5–13

Board Game Zone

Seven Trees · San Jose · All ages

Gallery Conversations | JANE!

Cantor Arts Center - Stanford Family Room (122) · Stanford · Ages 5–13

Join us for casual in-gallery conversations in our special exhibition, JANE!, facilitated by our Museum Engagement Guides.

MAIN: Family Movie: Elio

Sunnyvale Public Library · Sunnyvale · Ages 3–12

Read to a Dog

Sonoma County Library · Santa Rosa · All ages

This event is in the "Children" group Read to a Dog Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Children's Room (Central) at Central Santa…

Social: Puzzle Swap

Noe Valley · San Francisco · Ages 10–13

Tarantula Meet and Greet (2-2:30pm)

Del Valle · Livermore · Ages 5–13

The Reading Nest

Vacaville Cultural Center Library · Vacaville · Ages 1–12

in the Children's Section! Reading Assistance for Children with Teen Volunteers! Come on down to the Vacaville Cultural Center Library’s…

Workshop: Day of Dead origami skulls

Glen Park · San Francisco · Ages 5–12

Workshop: Metal Key Pendants with Jeanie Low

Ocean View · San Francisco · Ages 3–12

Workshop: Recording Studio Orientation

Main · San Francisco · Ages 5–13

Activity: Chess Club

Ingleside · San Francisco · Ages 10–13

Fish Feeding

Crown Beach · Alameda · Ages 5–13

Math Festival

Alviso · San Jose · Ages 3–13

Vietnamese Class for Kids

Tully · San Jose · Ages 3–13

Family Storytime + Stay & Play

Evergreen · San Jose · Ages 1–12

Good Night Farm

Tilden Nature Area · Berkeley · Ages 5–13

Puzzle Swap

Sonoma County Library · Santa Rosa · All ages

This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adult" group Puzzle Swap Sunday, October 25,…

Rave Fiesta Dance Party

Berryessa · San Jose · Ages 1–12

Indoor Family Storytime + Stay & Play

King Library · San Jose · Ages 1–12

Social: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure All-Star Battle R

Main · San Francisco · Ages 5–13

Tarantula Trek

Del Valle · Livermore · Ages 5–13

Tarantula Trek - SUNDAY

Sunol · Sunol · Ages 5–13

Haunted Train

Ardenwood · Fremont · Ages 5–13

EEK!-O-Friendly Costume Exchange

Children's Room - Children\'s Room · Napa · Ages 1–12

Did your little ones grow out of last year's costumes?