Family-Friendly Fall Activities Near Millbrae 2026

40 family-friendly fall activities near Millbrae.

The Pumpkin Festival in Half Moon Bay is a highlight of the local Halloween season. For those seeking a different experience closer to home, explore events right here in Millbrae or nearby.

Consider the free, family-focused Halloween Trick or Treat Trail if you want a more intimate gathering, or venture further afield for larger attractions.

All Family-Friendly Fall Activities Around Millbrae

Explore More Categories

Illustration of clay figures in costumes and a floating ghost at a Halloween party with a punch bowl and glowing pumpkins

Food, Drink, and Parties

1 of 28 Fairmont Hotel San Francisco MEGA Halloween Party San Francisco

Five themed rooms and 10 DJs for a mega Halloween party

See all 28 parties & tastings →
 Illustration of a small cottage with glowing windows, ghosts, jack o'lanterns and a black cat among bare trees at twilight

Haunted Experiences

1 of 10 The Great Hauntway San Francisco

A community-powered, car-free Halloween celebration at the beach.

See all 10 haunted attractions →
 Illustration of a small character with arms raised on a stage with red curtains, glowing lanterns and a pumpkin audience

Movies, Theater, and Entertainment

1 of 8 Chamber Music Stowe Fall Concert - Schubertiade II Stowe

Live performance of Schubert's Cello Quintet in the Mozart Room.

See all 8 shows & screenings →
 Illustration of a town street at twilight with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch on a broom by the moon

Unique & Unusual

1 of 7 Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off Half Moon Bay

Growers compete for prizes with massive, Volkswagen-sized pumpkins.

See all 7 unique events →

Find Family-Friendly Halloween Fun on Our Map!

See all trunk-or-treats, pumpkin patches, and kid-friendly events nearby.

Open the map →
Millbrae Halloween events map - Click to view interactive map

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best free or nearly free family Halloween activities in Millbrae?

Trunk-or-treats, library story hours and craft days, downtown merchant trick-or-treat afternoons, and community costume parades are typically free and calendar-published by early October. Add a self-made itinerary: decorated-house drive at dusk, home pumpkin carving with patch-stand pumpkins, and a backyard scavenger hunt. Two free events plus one paid farm day makes a full season without a big spend.

What should we expect to pay at a pumpkin patch near Millbrae?

Budget in layers: many farms charge $5-15 admission or per-activity wristbands, pumpkins run by size or weight on top, and food, face painting, and pony rides stack quickly. A family of four commonly lands at $60-100 with a pumpkin each. Cheaper plan: free-admission farm stands for the pumpkin itself, and pay for one activity bundle instead of a la carte everything.

How do we keep a farm visit near Millbrae from blowing the budget?

Decide before arrival: one wristband bundle or two single activities per kid, one pumpkin each with a size cap, and one treat. Eat lunch beforehand, bring your own water, and set the souvenir answer to no in the car. Weekday and season-opening discounts are common, and the free stuff, animals, hay mountains, and photo spots, is what kids remember anyway.

← See ALL Millbrae Halloween Events