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October 2026

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Sat, Oct 31

6 events · San Francisco time

· 10:30 AM–11:30 AM

Paid

Saturday Science at Randall Museum

Randall Museum · Castro
199 Museum Way, San Francisco

Explore a science topic through a hands-on project.

Who it’s for:
For ages 4 and older with a paying adult.
Cost:
$10 per adult/child pair; $5 per additional person.
Before you go:
Register at the front desk from 10 to 10:30 AM.
Official event detailsAbout this place

Checked Thu, Oct 15 · Randall Museum

· 11:00 AM–1:00 PM

Free

Fall Fruit Celebration

Ferry Plaza Farmers Market front plaza · Embarcadero
1 Ferry Building, San Francisco

Taste fall fruits, vote for a favorite and find recipes at the orange Seasonal Spotlight tent. A cooking demonstration starts at 11 AM.

Who it’s for:
Public tasting outing for families; not a children-only workshop.
Cost:
Free samples and Seasonal Spotlight activities; market purchases extra.
Before you go:
No advance registration is listed. Find the orange tent in front of the Ferry Building; check the organizer for any program changes.
Official event details

Checked Thu, Oct 15 · Foodwise

· 11:30 AM–12:00 PM

Free

Halloween Storytime at Main Library

Main Library, Children’s Storytelling Room, second floor · Civic Center
100 Larkin Street, San Francisco

Hear Halloween stories and come in costume for a short indoor storytime.

Who it’s for:
Children and their caregivers; the library lists this for families and young children.
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

· 11:30 AM–12:30 PM

Free

Meet an Animal Ambassador

Randall Museum · Castro
199 Museum Way, San Francisco

Meet a museum curator and learn about rescued California wildlife and how the museum cares for its animal ambassadors.

Who it’s for:
Guests of all ages are welcome.
Cost:
Free admission to this presentation.
Before you go:
Drop-in presentation; no advance registration is listed. It may take place indoors or outdoors depending on weather. Animal appearances and handling are not guaranteed.
Official event detailsAbout this place

Checked Thu, Oct 15 · Randall Museum

· 12:00 PM–3:00 PM

Free

Halloween Hoopla

Children’s Garden, Yerba Buena Gardens · SOMA
799 Howard Street, San Francisco

Enjoy Circus Bella performers and live music, then join the costume parade.

Who it’s for:
Designed for children under 10 and their adults.
Cost:
Free festival.
Before you go:
The free RSVP is optional; you can attend without registering. Paid support tiers are optional donations. Check updates before leaving; costumes are welcome and the parade is the finale.
Check registrationAbout this place

Checked Thu, Oct 15 · Yerba Buena Gardens Festival

· 1:00 PM–4:00 PM

Paid

Afternoon Art at Randall Museum

Randall Museum Art Room · Castro
199 Museum Way, San Francisco

Try a hands-on art project with museum art instructors. Drop in during the afternoon.

Who it’s for:
Projects suit ages 4 and older. Children under 8 need a paying participating adult.
Cost:
$5 per person; members receive 50% off.
Before you go:
Register at the front desk between 12:30 and 3:30 PM.
Official event detailsAbout this place

Checked Thu, Oct 15 · Randall Museum

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