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October 2026

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Sun, Oct 18

4 events · San Francisco time

· 8:30 AM–10:30 AM

Paid

Feathered Friends Garden Adventure

San Francisco Botanical Garden, Main Gate · Golden Gate Park
1199 9th Avenue, San Francisco

A guided family birdwatching outing with nature-inspired art in the Botanical Garden.

Who it’s for:
For children ages 6–12 with a parent or guardian.
Cost:
$40 for one parent/child pair; $20 per additional child or parent.
Before you go:
Advance tickets required. October 18 ticket options were offered on October 15; check current availability before planning the visit. Meet at the Main Gate.
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Checked Thu, Oct 15 · Gardens of Golden Gate Park

· 10:00 AM–1:00 PM

Free

Family Studio: Spiders

SFMOMA, Floor 2 Koret Education Center · SOMA
151 Third Street, San Francisco

Make a spider sculpture from creative reuse materials with SCRAP educators. The studio also has blocks and children’s books.

Who it’s for:
A family program; the organizer does not specify a numeric minimum age.
Cost:
Free Family Studio activities in the Koret Education Center; no museum admission required. Visiting the galleries has separate admission arrangements.
Before you go:
Drop-in art making; no museum admission required for the studio. The separate noon gallery tour is at capacity.
Official event detailsAbout this place

Checked Thu, Oct 15 · SFMOMA

· 11:00 AM–4:00 PM

Free

Sunday Streets: Excelsior Community Block Party

Mission Street, Excelsior · Excelsior
Mission Street between Geneva Avenue and Theresa Street, San Francisco

Explore car-free neighborhood streets with a family hub, community activities and cultural performances.

Who it’s for:
Community event for children, families and neighbors of all ages.
Cost:
Free street activities; food, shopping and other purchases are separate.
Before you go:
Drop in during 11 AM–4 PM. Muni 14, 14R, 49 and 52 have reroutes; check SFMTA alerts before traveling. The earlier 9:30 AM Walktober is a separate activity.
Official event details

Checked Thu, Oct 15 · Sunday Streets SF / Livable City

· 12:00 PM–5:30 PM

Free

Filipino American International Book Festival

Main Library · Civic Center
100 Larkin Street, San Francisco

A literary festival with children’s storytimes and picture-book programs alongside author conversations and a book marketplace.

Who it’s for:
Families are welcome; select the children’s program rather than assuming every adult panel suits children.
Cost:
Free library festival; book purchases are separate.
Before you go:
Drop in; no advance registration is listed. Children’s sessions take place in the Main Children’s Center on Floor 2. Check the official daily schedule for individual session times.
Official event details

Checked Thu, Oct 15 · San Francisco Public Library

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