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Find upcoming family-friendly special events, classes, workshops, storytimes, and drop-ins across San Francisco, the East Bay, Marin, the North Bay, and the South Bay.
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The Hub · 1530 Sunnydale Avenue Sunnydale / Visitacion Valley, San Francisco
Celebrate fall with pumpkin-themed activities, music, food, neighborhood vendors and a live pumpkin cooking demonstration. Hosted by Mercy Housing, Wu Yee Children’s Services and Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco.
Sunol Visitor Center · Sunol Wilderness Regional Preserve · 1895 Geary Road Sunol
Explore Sunol's cultural history through Ohlone games, tiny tule boats, pine-nut bead bracelets, live music and dance. Cafe Ohlone shares acorn brownies and herbal tea while supplies last. Bring a picnic and drinking water.
Sunset Branch Library · 1305 18th Avenue Inner Sunset, San Francisco
An easy afternoon of stamping, sensory activities and coloring for little ones. Caregivers and older siblings can join the play.
Thousand Oaks Elementary School · 840 Colusa Avenue Berkeley
A neighborhood gathering with games, food, candy, prizes and face painting. Costumes are welcome, and families from the wider community are invited. Hosted by Christ Central East Bay.
Belvedere Tiburon Library Makerspace · 1501 Tiburon Blvd Tiburon
Learn to use a sewing machine and make or customize a Halloween costume or accessory. Beginners are welcome and supplies are provided. For ages 10 and up; reserve a spot with the library.
Environmental Volunteers EcoCenter · 2560 Embarcadero Road Palo Alto
Team up for a Jeopardy-style afternoon of Halloween trivia, unusual nature facts and ghost stories at the Baylands EcoCenter. Snacks and drinks are included. Best for families with older kids; suggested ages 12+. Register through the organizer to save a spot.
Union Square Plaza · 333 Post Street Union Square, San Francisco
Make and take home arts and crafts with SCRAP. Drop in anytime and stay as long as you like. Children should be accompanied by a grown-up helper.
Union Square Plaza · 333 Post Street Union Square, San Francisco
Enjoy swing music and dancing with the Silver Bell Jazz Band. The evening includes a dance lesson and open dancing. No experience or partner is needed.
Union Square Plaza · 333 Post Street Union Square, San Francisco
Spend the afternoon outdoors with live jazz in Union Square, part of the free Tuesday Blues series.
Glen Canyon Park Recreation Center · 70 Elk Street Glen Park, San Francisco
Join BORP and Rec & Park for wheelchair basketball skill drills and a friendly pickup game. Players of all ages and skill levels are welcome; people with lower-limb disabilities are encouraged to join. Basketball chairs are available to borrow.
Glen Canyon Park Recreation Center · 70 Elk Street Glen Park, San Francisco
Join BORP and Rec & Park for wheelchair basketball skill drills and a friendly pickup game. Players of all ages and skill levels are welcome; people with lower-limb disabilities are encouraged to join. Basketball chairs are available to borrow.
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