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October 2026

October 2026. Choose a day to read its family event details.
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Fri, Oct 23

3 events · San Francisco time

· 3:30 PM–4:30 PM

Free

Self-Portraits for Frida Kahlo

Noe Valley Library meeting room · Noe Valley
451 Jersey Street, San Francisco

Learn about Frida Kahlo’s self-portraits, then make a self-portrait of your own.

Who it’s for:
Children ages 6 and older; younger participants may need adult help.
Cost:
Free library program.
Before you go:
Drop in; no advance registration is listed.
Official event details

Checked Thu, Oct 22 · San Francisco Public Library

· 4:30 PM–8:30 PM

Free

From the E: Fall Festival Night Market

Ocean Avenue and Mission Street · Excelsior
Ocean Avenue and Mission Street, San Francisco

Visit a free neighborhood night market at Ocean Avenue and Mission Street.

Who it’s for:
Public community event; no numeric minimum age or child-specific activity schedule is published.
Cost:
Free community event; vendor purchases cost extra.
Before you go:
Optional organizer RSVP closes October 23 at 7 PM. Check the current program before attending; the Civic Joy calendar’s Pop-Up Town Square entry shares this date and location and is not listed separately here.
Check registration

Checked Thu, Oct 22 · From the E / Excelsior Action Group

· 6:00 PM–8:00 PM

Free

Carnival of Curiosities: Ocean Avenue Block Party

Ashton Avenue block party · Ingleside
Ashton Avenue between Ocean and Pico avenues, San Francisco

Enjoy carnival games, performers, face painting and balloon artists at a neighborhood Halloween block party.

Who it’s for:
A public community carnival with activities for children; no numeric minimum age is listed.
Cost:
Free admission.
Before you go:
Costumes are welcome, but full-face masks are not allowed. No advance admission registration is listed.
Official event details

Checked Thu, Oct 22 · Ocean Avenue Association

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