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October 2026

October 2026. Choose a day to read its family event details.
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Fri, Oct 16

4 events · San Francisco time

· 10:00 AM–11:00 AM

Free

Little Bears Music Class: Babies and Toddlers

Thrive City · Mission Bay
1 Warriors Way, San Francisco

Sing, dance and explore rhythm with Teacher Barb in an age-specific outdoor music session.

Who it’s for:
For children 3 and younger.
Cost:
Free music class; food and parking are separate.
Before you go:
Organizer links to a free RSVP. Space is first come, first served; check the appropriate age session and venue prohibited-item rules.
Check registration

Checked Mon, Oct 12 · Thrive City / Chase Center

· 12:00 PM–1:00 PM

Free

Little Bears Music Class: Preschoolers

Thrive City · Mission Bay
1 Warriors Way, San Francisco

Sing, dance and explore rhythm with Teacher Barb in an age-specific outdoor music session.

Who it’s for:
For children ages 4–6.
Cost:
Free music class; food and parking are separate.
Before you go:
Organizer links to a free RSVP. Space is first come, first served; check the appropriate age session and venue prohibited-item rules.
Check registration

Checked Mon, Oct 12 · Thrive City / Chase Center

· 3:45 PM–4:45 PM

Free

Light-Up Halloween Cards

Chinatown/Him Mark Lai Library meeting room · Chinatown
1135 Powell Street, San Francisco

Use a simple paper circuit to make a Halloween card that lights up.

Who it’s for:
For ages 10–13.
Cost:
Free library program.
Before you go:
Space is limited. Reservations required: call 415-355-2889 to confirm a place.
Official event details

Checked Thu, Oct 15 · San Francisco Public Library

· 5:00 PM–10:00 PM

Free

Fort Mason Night Market

Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture · Marina
2 Marina Boulevard, San Francisco

Browse craft stalls, food vendors, art and live performances on Fort Mason’s outdoor campus.

Who it’s for:
All ages are welcome.
Cost:
Free entry; food, shopping and parking cost extra.
Before you go:
No ticket is required. The outdoor market is on a level paved lot; bring layers for the waterfront evening.
Official event details

Checked Thu, Oct 15 · West Coast Craft

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