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October 2026

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Fri, Oct 30

2 events · San Francisco time

· 3:00 PM–9:00 PM

Free

Scaregrove Halloween Festival

Sigmund Stern Grove · Sunset
19th Avenue and Sloat Boulevard, San Francisco

A park Halloween celebration with a haunted house, maze, carnival rides, crafts and entertainment.

Who it’s for:
The city describes the event as family-friendly. Haunted attractions may not suit every child.
Cost:
Free event; food is available for purchase.
Before you go:
No admission registration is listed on the event page. Choose activities to suit your child; the separate Mobile Rec schedule does not establish the festival’s hours.
Official event details

Checked Thu, Oct 22 · San Francisco Recreation & Parks

· 5:00 PM–7:00 PM

Paid

The Haunt: Family-Friendly Early Session

The Forum, YBCA · SOMA
701 Mission Street, San Francisco

Explore an artist-made Halloween hangout during the designated family-friendly early session, including a SCRAP headwear workshop.

Who it’s for:
This 5–7 PM session is family-friendly. All minors must be accompanied by an adult; later sessions have different age rules.
Cost:
Standard adult ticket $25; YBCA members $15; children 12 and under free. Workshop is included.
Before you go:
Tickets required for the October 30 5–7 PM session. Adult and child ticket options were offered when reviewed; capacity can change. Full-face coverings cannot be worn at check-in.
Check registration

Checked Thu, Oct 22 · Yerba Buena Center for the Arts

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