Mission District Family-Friendly Fall Activities 2026

Current sponsors and prospective sponsors can attend a 'Sponsor Social – Fall Fest!'. The evening focuses on fostering connections, meeting fellow sponsors, and building community. Individuals curious about sponsorship opportunities are welcome.

SPARK Social SF presents 'Bark at SPARK: Howl-O-Ween!', a dog-friendly Halloween event. Attendees can shop from pet-focused vendors, enter a Pup Cup Race, and participate in a canine costume contest and parade. Breed meet-ups are scheduled.

Thrive City hosts Thrill-O-Ween, an outdoor Halloween experience in Mission Bay. Activities include a screening of E.T., live entertainment, trick-or-treat stations, a pumpkin patch, and arts and crafts. A costume contest is also featured.

The Goblin Jamboree transforms a museum into a Halloween adventure. Children can create spooky brews in Goblin Village, dig for 'bugs,' and make creatures. The event includes a play space, giant spiderwebs, and interactive exhibits.

Hayes Valley's Trick or Treat Trail runs from 4-6pm, with local businesses offering treats to families. An outdoor screening of "Wicked" follows at 6:45pm.

The South San Francisco Halloween Extravaganza is a free, family-friendly event at Orange Memorial Park. Attendees are encouraged to wear costumes.

Sausalito hosts Halloween with a parade, dog costume contest, and pumpkin competition. The community event includes trick-or-treating and displays.

Yerba Buena Gardens Festival presents the 26th annual Halloween Hoopla with free performances, games, and activities for children under 10. The event includes shows by Circus Bella with live music and a Halloween Costume Parade.

GGDA's Ghouls and Gathering Halloween Party is for new and expecting families, with games, snacks, and a costume party for parents and young children.

Craft a unique fall centerpiece at this succulent pumpkin workshop in Anaheim. Participants create a living decoration to take home. The event includes a first beer, with options for three different pumpkins at varying prices.

Visitors and their dogs can explore a 100-acre farm with 5km of trails through fields, forests, and creeks. The event includes 8 'Selfie Spawts' for fall-themed photos.

The grand opening of the Behavior Frontiers Autism Center in Rancho Cordova features a sensory-friendly Halloween Bash. Attendees can trick-or-treat, play games, and do crafts in a welcoming environment. Tours of the center are available, and the first 20 children...

The Hallow Run 5K offers a 5K run with a focus on community, fitness, and Halloween spirit. Attendees can wear costumes and enjoy the fall atmosphere.

Neighbors can attend the Forest Grove HOA Pumpkin & Cornhole Fall Fest for cornhole games and pumpkin-themed activities in a community setting.

A free community event, M&M Trunk or Treat, provides decorated trunks, candy, games, and music. A costume contest with a prize will be held.

The Manchester Fall Festival provides live music and local crafts. This event is for all ages and offers activities and an autumn atmosphere.

Behavior Frontiers celebrates the grand opening of its Brea autism center with a FREE sensory-friendly Pumpkin Palooza. Activities include crafts, treats, and tours of the facility. The first 20 children receive a fall fun kit. The event allows learning about...

Little Legends Fall Fest provides a morning of family activities and games. Attendees can interact with animals and enjoy treats in a fall atmosphere. Children require tickets.

Behavior Frontiers celebrates the grand opening of its Sacramento Autism Center with a Halloween Bash. Families can participate in sensory-friendly trick-or-treating, games, and crafts. Attendees can tour the new center and meet the Sacramento team. Free boo baskets are offered...

The 10th Annual SF Richmond District Autumn Moon Festival is a free, family-friendly street festival with over 90 local vendors, diverse food options, and live performances. Highlights include a Mid-Autumn Rabbit Petting Zoo and a Giant Mooncake Cutting Ceremony.

Peek-a-BOO Halloween Festival is a not-so-spooky event for children aged 2-5. Activities include Peek-a-BOO-themed booths, Minute-to-Win-It games, and treat-earning opportunities. Music, food, and raffle prizes are available. Costumes are encouraged.

Pumpkin carving and face painting activities are available at this Halloween event. Attendees can carve pumpkins and select face paint designs.

Thrive City's Thrill-O-Ween includes a screening of 'The Nightmare Before Christmas,' a costume contest, live entertainment by DJ D Sharp, and a magic show. Trick-or-treat stations, pumpkin decorating, slime making, arts and crafts, and photo opportunities are offered.

The San Francisco Zoo hosts 'Boo at the Zoo,' a family event with music, crafts, and candy. A costume contest offers prizes for attendees in costume.

Celebrate the arrival of fall at the San Francisco Zoo's Zootoberfest! Get lost in the city's largest hay maze, enjoy seasonal brews and German-inspired cuisine at the Zoo Brew Haus, and join the family-friendly 'Boo at the Zoo' event with...

Speer Family Farms invites visitors to their new location for a quintessential fall experience. This family-friendly attraction offers a vast pumpkin patch, numerous rides and games like slides, jump houses, and a carousel, plus a petting zoo. It's the perfect...

The Randall Museum Family Halloween Day offers free admission with exhibits, live entertainment, games, and crafts for all ages.

Celebrate Halloween with a family-friendly bash at Dave & Buster's. Enjoy a safe indoor environment filled with crafts, games, and exciting activities. Enter the costume contest for a chance to win prizes, and take advantage of unlimited game play. The...

Celebrate Halloween and Dia De Los Muertos at Jack London Square's free family fun fest. Enjoy vibrant chalk art, lively mariachi music, and captivating Mexican Folklorico dancers. Don't miss the exciting costume contest!

Celebrate Halloween in San Francisco's vibrant Chinatown at the 11th annual festival. This family-friendly event features a pumpkin patch, a thrilling costume contest with great prizes, creative arts and crafts, fun carnival games, balloon animals, and traditional lion dances. It's...