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November 2026

November 2026. Choose a day to read its family event details.
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Sun, Nov 1

4 events · San Francisco time

· 12:00 PM–5:00 PM

Free

In Their Name: Día de los Muertos Exhibition

SOMArts Cultural Center · SOMA
934 Brannan Street, San Francisco

Visit artist-made altars and an exhibition honoring memory, family and those who care for others.

Who it’s for:
Gallery hours are explicitly all ages. The exhibition includes themes of death, remembrance and loss; choose what suits your child.
Cost:
Free during normal gallery hours.
Before you go:
Drop in during gallery hours. This is an exhibition about remembrance and loss, not a children’s workshop. The exhibition continues through November 20, with different weekday hours.
Official event details

Checked Thu, Oct 29 · SOMArts

· 1:00 PM–4:00 PM

Free

Diwali Art Activities at the Asian Art Museum

Asian Art Museum · Civic Center
200 Larkin Street, San Francisco

Make rangoli and enjoy henna art during the museum’s Festival of Lights celebration.

Who it’s for:
The museum specifies that the 1–4 PM art activities are appropriate for all ages.
Cost:
Free First Sunday general admission; check separately for any special-exhibition surcharge.
Before you go:
Art activities are drop-in. The museum recommends advance admission tickets; November 1 is offered in its booking calendar, but remaining ticket quantities were not established. Other Diwali activities have separate times.
Check registration

Checked Thu, Oct 29 · Asian Art Museum

· 1:00 PM–3:00 PM

Free

Bernal Community Día de los Muertos

Bernal Heights Library, outside on Moultrie Street · Bernal Heights
500 Cortland Avenue, San Francisco

Create a community altar with artist Calixto Robles and hear bilingual folk music from René y Familia.

Who it’s for:
The library welcomes all ages. This cultural observance includes remembrance of loved ones who have died.
Cost:
Free library program.
Before you go:
Drop in. The event is outside on the Moultrie Street side, despite the page’s meeting-room label. You may bring a photo, flowers or a small remembrance for the altar.
Official event details

Checked Thu, Oct 29 · San Francisco Public Library

· 2:00 PM–8:00 PM

Free

Tenderloin Día de Muertos Street Fair

Golden Gate Avenue street fair · Tenderloin
150 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco

Celebrate remembrance and community with Latin music, a Kids Zone, crafts, face painting and an ofrenda ceremony.

Who it’s for:
Explicitly free and open to all ages. The event includes cultural remembrance and lucha libre; choose activities that suit your child.
Cost:
Free admission and music; food, shopping and other purchases are separate.
Before you go:
The ofrenda ceremony is at 5 PM at Golden Gate and Leavenworth. Live music and wrestling have separate schedules. Organizer offers RSVP; current ticket inventory is not established.
Check registration

Checked Thu, Oct 29 · Into The Streets

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