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October 2026

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2 events · San Francisco time

Thu, Oct 29 · 3:00 PM–7:00 PM

Free

Mission Community Market · Mission
84 Bartlett Street, San Francisco

Bring children in costume for family crafts, seasonal market shopping and music with DJ Lamont from 5–7 PM.

Who it’s for:: Families and children are explicitly invited for crafts.
Cost:: Public market visit and Seasonal Spotlight samples are free; food, flowers and vendor purchases cost extra.
Before you go:: No advance registration is listed. The market runs 3–7 PM; individual craft times are not separately announced.

Checked Thu, Oct 22 · Foodwise

Thu, Oct 29 · 4:00 PM–6:00 PM

Free

Ferry Building Marketplace · Embarcadero
1 Ferry Building, San Francisco

Visit participating marketplace shops for treats, crafts, music and games.

Who it’s for:: The organizer explicitly invites kids and families.
Cost:: All activities are free; ordinary marketplace purchases are separate.
Before you go:: Organizer requests an RSVP to help plan candy supplies. Treats and crafts are available while supplies last; current registration inventory is not established.

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