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Storytimes, festivals, garden days, and more around San Francisco. Find a date that fits your family.

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October 2026

October 2026. Choose a day to read its family event details.
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Mon, Oct 26

3 events · San Francisco time

· 10:00 AM–12:00 PM

Free

Monday Morning Play

North Beach Library community room · North Beach
850 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco

Meet neighbors, listen to music and play together. Bring favorite toys; the organizer supplies toys on selected dates.

Who it’s for:
For children ages 0–6 and their caregivers.
Cost:
Free library program.
Before you go:
Drop in; no advance registration is listed.
Official event details

Checked Thu, Oct 15 · San Francisco Public Library

· 10:15 AM–10:45 AM

Free

Halloween Storytime at Merced Library

Merced Library patio · Lakeshore
155 Winston Drive, San Francisco

Try out a costume at a short morning storytime with books, songs, and movement.

Who it’s for:
For toddlers from 16 months through age 2 and their caregivers.
Cost:
Free library program.
Before you go:
Drop in; no advance registration is listed. Check the library page for updates.
Official event details

Checked Thu, Oct 15 · San Francisco Public Library

· 4:00 PM–5:30 PM

Free

Tutoring and Homework Help

Ingleside Library meeting room · Ingleside
1298 Ocean Avenue, San Francisco

Get one-to-one academic support from Lick-Wilmerding High School students. Bring homework or assignments; tutors do not provide work.

Who it’s for:
For children ages 6 and older.
Cost:
Free library program.
Before you go:
Drop in; limited seats are first come, first served.
Official event details

Checked Thu, Oct 15 · San Francisco Public Library

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