Curated weekly for Bay Area families
6 family-friendly ways to explore the Tri-Valley and San Francisco this weekend, with every listing checked against an official event source.
This week’s guide
Verified October 28, 2026 at 8:01 PM PT. Event details can change. Confirm timing, availability, and registration with the organizer before heading out.
Ida Holm Park · Livermore
Saturday, October 31 · 10:15–10:45 AM
Free · No registration requirement shown
The Livermore Public Library lists this as a children's event and describes an outdoor Music and Movement class for children and families.
Village Theatre · Danville
Friday, October 30 · 7–9 PM
Ticketed · Official purchase link active
The Town's October announcement says the month's activities offer ways for all ages to enjoy the season and includes this audience-participation improv performance.
Sigmund Stern Grove · San Francisco
Friday, October 30 · 3–9 PM
Free · Food available for purchase
San Francisco Recreation and Parks calls it free Halloween fun for the entire family, with rides, a maze, crafts, and live entertainment.
San Francisco Zoo & Gardens · San Francisco
Saturday, October 31 · 10 AM–3 PM
Included with paid daytime admission or Zoo membership
The Zoo calls it a popular family Halloween tradition and lists toddler and family costume categories, trick-or-treating, and kids' crafts.
Golden Gate Bandshell · San Francisco
Saturday, October 31 · Noon–2 PM
Free · No registration requirement shown
The public-park listing invites attendees in costume for spooky fun and features Charity and the JAMBand, a children's and family music group.
Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park · Gilroy
Friday, October 30 · 5–10 PM; Saturday, October 31 · 11 AM–5 PM; Sunday, November 1 · 1–9 PM
Ticketed · Premium Members included
Gilroy Gardens calls it a family-friendly Halloween event with safe trick-or-treating, rides, interactive challenges, shows, and character interactions.
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