San Carlos Family-Friendly Fall Activities 2026

53 family-friendly fall activities in San Carlos and nearby

Halloween Haunted Hangar

Oct 23 – Nov 1

San Carlos

Spooky aviation museum gallery decorations, scavenger hunt, and kids' aircraft activities.

Autumn Days at Filoli

Sep 26 – Nov 1

Woodside

Fall harvest displays, scarecrow field, pumpkin meadow, and redwood railway.

Illustration of clay figures in costumes mingling among striped market tents and pumpkin displays under orange autumn trees (Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival)

Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival

Oct 17 – Oct 18

Half Moon Bay 10 mi Free

World pumpkin capital celebration featuring giant champion gourds and artisan crafts.

Illustration of a pumpkin patch with many orange pumpkins, curling vines, a wheelbarrow and a small farm stand at dusk (Cupertino Monster Mash Halloween Bash)

Cupertino Monster Mash Halloween Bash

Sat, Oct 24

Cupertino 17 mi $$

Outdoor kids Halloween party with trick-or-treating, games, and pumpkin decorating.

Illustration of a Halloween craft scene with clay kids, a friendly ghost, bats and glowing pumpkins under party bunting (Halloween for Families at Gamble Garden)

Halloween for Families at Gamble Garden

Sat, Oct 24

Palo Alto 8 mi $$$

Outdoor morning featuring a magic show, crafts, trivia, and treats.

Silicon Valley Fall Fest 2026

Sat, Sep 12

Cupertino 17 mi $$

Community festival with cultural parade and craft beer tasting

Illustration of small costumed figures and a witch playing on a sunny lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a tent and orange trees (The Ardenwood Haunted Train 2026)

The Ardenwood Haunted Train 2026

Oct 16 – Oct 25

Fremont 12 mi

A spooky, not scary historic train ride designed for young families.

Lemos Farm Fall Pumpkin Patch

Sep 5 – Nov 15

Half Moon Bay 8 mi

Half Moon Bay farm featuring pumpkins, train rides, and a haunted house.

Illustration of toy goats, a pony and white ducks among pumpkins and hay in a fenced pen with two costumed children (Spooky Times at Deer Hollow Farm)

Spooky Times at Deer Hollow Farm

Sat, Oct 17

Cupertino 15 mi $

Costume-friendly Halloween celebration with farm animals and a haunted barnyard.

Illustration of a Halloween costume contest on a decorated barn stage with ghosts, a trophy table and pumpkins in front (Boo at the Zoo Costume Contest)

Boo at the Zoo Costume Contest

Oct 17 – Nov 1

Oakland 18 mi

Hunt for limited-edition trading cards and enter weekend costume contests.

Illustration of two clay kids and cotton ghosts around a craft table with painted pumpkins, paint pots and paper bats (Great Glass Pumpkin Patch 2026)

Great Glass Pumpkin Patch 2026

Sep 26 – Sep 27

Palo Alto 8 mi Free

Over 10,000 handcrafted glass pumpkins, live glassblowing, and family activities.

Illustration of costumed children and two witches on a lawn with pumpkins, a small tent and orange autumn trees (Piedmont Ave Halloween Parade & Trick-or-Treating)

Piedmont Ave Halloween Parade & Trick-or-Treating

Sat, Oct 24

Oakland 22 mi Free

Annual celebration featuring merchant candy stations, live music, and family entertainment.

Illustration of a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a small tent, a witch and costumed children under orange trees (Wildwood Dads' Club Pumpkin Patch)

Wildwood Dads' Club Pumpkin Patch

Sep 26 – Oct 31

Piedmont 22 mi

Volunteer-run pumpkin patch supporting Wildwood Elementary School.

Illustration of a red tractor pulling a wooden wagon of small costumed figures past pumpkins and autumn trees near a red barn (Farmer John's Pumpkin Farm)

Farmer John's Pumpkin Farm

Fri, Sep 4

Half Moon Bay 10 mi

Half Moon Bay pumpkin farm featuring hay rides and a tipi.

Illustration of two small ghosts and a witch with a black cat carrying pumpkin buckets on a street of cozy houses at dusk (Trick or Treat at Castro Village)

Trick or Treat at Castro Village

Fri, Oct 30

Castro Valley 17 mi

Features trick-or-treating at local businesses, a children's concert, and live entertainment.

Illustration of two costumed figures in a festive autumn street at dusk with pumpkins, string lights and a glowing bonfire (Halloween + Dia De Los Muertos Family Fun Fest)

Halloween + Dia De Los Muertos Family Fun Fest

Sun, Nov 1

Oakland 20 mi

Live chalk art, folklórico dancers, mariachi music, and a kids' costume contest.

Halloween Hoopla

Sat, Oct 31

San Francisco 21 mi Free

Circus Bella performers and a costume parade for children under 10.

Monster Mash Bash

Fri, Oct 23

San Bruno 11 mi

Family-friendly Halloween event featuring games, candy, and a costume contest.

Dig Deep Farms Pumpkin Patch

Sat, Oct 3

Fremont 12 mi $

Annual pumpkin patch featuring arts, crafts, and games at Ardenwood Historic Farm.

Illustration of a pumpkin patch full of orange pumpkins with two small farmers, red wheelbarrows and a farm stand (South San Francisco Halloween Extravaganza)

South San Francisco Halloween Extravaganza

Sat, Oct 17

South San Francisco 14 mi Free

Family-friendly celebration encouraging visitors of all ages to wear costumes.

Illustration of a giant grinning jack-o'-lantern float and costumed marchers parading along a tree-lined park path at dusk (Sunnyvale Halloween Crow Ride 2026)

Sunnyvale Halloween Crow Ride 2026

Sat, Oct 24

Sunnyvale 15 mi Free

Community bike ride spotting local crows and neighborhood Halloween decorations.

Illustration of a glowing ferris wheel and carousel at dusk with pumpkins, jack-o'-lanterns and small costumed figures (Fremont Trick-or-Treat Event)

Fremont Trick-or-Treat Event

Fri, Oct 23

Fremont 15 mi

Trick-or-treating at miniature houses with carnival games for young children.

Thrill-O-Ween

Sat, Oct 24

San Francisco 19 mi Free

Outdoor Halloween celebration with trick-or-treating, a pumpkin patch, and movie screening.

Illustration of clay kid characters, paper bats, cotton ghosts and pumpkins on a craft table with paint pots and bunting (Randall Museum Family Halloween Day)

Randall Museum Family Halloween Day

Sat, Oct 24

San Francisco 20 mi Free

Daytime family Halloween celebration featuring games, crafts, music, and costume awards.

Creepy Carrots!

Oct 9 – Oct 10

Mountain View 13 mi $$

Peninsula Youth Theatre adaptation of Aaron Reynolds' spooky picture book.

Illustration of a fall festival in a town square with a red roofed gazebo, striped booths, pumpkins and orange trees (Mockingbird Lane: A Halloween Market)

Mockingbird Lane: A Halloween Market

Sun, Oct 4

Alameda 18 mi Free

Features 40 curated artists and merchants offering Halloween wares and oddities.

Trick-or-Treat

Thu, Oct 29

San Rafael 21 mi Free

Free indoor trick-or-treating, crafts, games, and music for families.

Illustration of cars with open trunks decorated with pumpkins and balloons, with a child figure beside an orange car at dusk (Harbor Light Church Trunk or Treat)

Harbor Light Church Trunk or Treat

Sat, Oct 31

Fremont 14 mi Free

Family-friendly trunk-or-treat with decorated cars, games, live music, and candy.

Pumpkin Play Patch

Sep 27 – Nov 1

Alameda 18 mi $

Guided crafts, cookie decorating, and play stations for children

Trick-Or-Treat Trail

Oct 25 – Oct 26

San Jose 21 mi $

All proceeds benefit Bay Area mental health through Valle Monte League.

PAL-O-WEEN Party

Fri, Oct 30

Redwood City Free

Free family celebration with a spooky trail, costume contest, and treats.

Barks & Boos

Sun, Oct 25

Mountain View 13 mi Free

Dog costume contest, local vendor market, and adoptable rescue pets.

Illustration of a Halloween parade on a street with a smiling pumpkin float, costumed children and orange balloons overhead (Bark at SPARK: Howl-O-Ween!)

Bark at SPARK: Howl-O-Ween!

Sun, Oct 25

San Francisco 20 mi Free

Dog Halloween celebration with costume contests, pup cup races, and parades.

Halloween Spooktacular

Sun, Oct 25

Dublin 25 mi

Festive family fun featuring face painting, balloon art, and treat bags.

Webb Ranch Pumpkin Patch

Sep 25 – Oct 31

Portola Valley 8 mi $$

Vast pumpkin patch with organically grown pumpkins

Monster Bash

Sat, Oct 24

Mountain View 12 mi Free

Free family fall festival featuring a Treat Trail, games, and entertainment.

Illustration of a giant pumpkin on a stand in a grassy field near striped booths with small figures and pumpkins (Fall Festival & Open House at Kids Konnect Pacifica)

Fall Festival & Open House at Kids Konnect Pacifica

Sat, Sep 19

Pacifica 15 mi Free

Features pumpkin decorating, photo backdrops, refreshments, and preschool campus tours.

Word for WordPLAY Spooky Fam Jam

San Francisco 20 mi Free

Free interactive storytelling, games, crafts, and costume fun for all ages.

Illustration of costumed figures mingling among striped festival booths, pumpkins, and orange autumn trees at dusk (Peek-a-BOO Halloween Festival 2026)

Peek-a-BOO Halloween Festival 2026

Sat, Oct 17

San Francisco 20 mi Free

Not-so-spooky Halloween festival designed for children ages 2 to 5.

Illustration of clay figures walking past striped market stalls and pumpkins on a paved square with orange autumn trees (Behavior Frontiers Brea Autism Center Grand Opening & Pumpkin Palooza)

Behavior Frontiers Brea Autism Center Grand Opening & Pumpkin Palooza

Sat, Sep 26

Brea 20 mi Free

Sensory-friendly grand opening celebration with crafts, treats, and facility tours.

Illustration of an older person handing out candy to costumed children on a glowing neighborhood porch at dusk (Behavior Frontiers Autism Center Grand Opening Halloween Bash)

Behavior Frontiers Autism Center Grand Opening Halloween Bash

Sat, Oct 31

Sacramento 20 mi Free

Features sensory-friendly trick-or-treating, crafts, and center tours.

Illustration of three costumed clay children and little ghosts at a table with pumpkins and decorated cookies in autumn light (Behavior Frontiers Rancho Cordova Center Grand Opening Halloween Bash)

Behavior Frontiers Rancho Cordova Center Grand Opening Halloween Bash

Sat, Oct 24

Rancho Cordova 20 mi Free

Sensory-friendly trick-or-treating, crafts, and tours celebrating a new autism center.

Succulent Pumpkin Workshop

Tue, Oct 20

Anaheim 20 mi $$

Craft a living fall centerpiece with your first beer included.

Illustration of a child in a witch costume holding a pumpkin bucket on a leafy sidewalk lined with glowing houses at dusk (Pacific Commons Halloween Spooktacular)

Pacific Commons Halloween Spooktacular

Sat, Oct 24

Fremont 16 mi

Afternoon family fun featuring face painting, balloon art, and treats.

Arata Pumpkin Farm

Half Moon Bay 12 mi $$

World-famous two-acre Minotaur's Labyrinth hay maze.

Boo at the Zoo

Upper Great Hwy 20 mi $$

Family-friendly Halloween celebration with animal encounters

Illustration of costumed figures beside a table with two gold trophies on a hay covered stage with pumpkins and string lights (The Running Dead 5K Fun Run)

The Running Dead 5K Fun Run

Union City 14 mi $

Evade zombies and keep your flags in this Halloween 5K.

Speer Family Farms Pumpkin Patch

Alameda 20 mi $$

Expansive pumpkin patch with numerous family attractions

Dave & Boo-ster's Boo Bash

Daly City 16 mi $

Family-friendly Halloween fun with unlimited game play.

Illustration of a ghost, a witch and a pumpkin figure on a dusk street with glowing houses, autumn leaves and pumpkins (4th Annual Trick-or-Treat at Centennial Plaza)

4th Annual Trick-or-Treat at Centennial Plaza

San Bruno 12 mi $

Community-wide trick-or-treat with over 45 participating businesses.

Illustration of clay goats, a duck and costumed figures among pumpkins and hay beside a small wooden shelter in daylight (Pastorino Farms Pumpkin Patch)

Pastorino Farms Pumpkin Patch

Half Moon Bay 8 mi $$

Seasonal pumpkin farm with diverse family activities

Boos and Brews on B Street

San Mateo 7 mi Free

Downtown street transformed for Halloween with trick-or-treating

Family-Friendly Fall Activities this weekend Oct 23–25

Fri23Oct The Ardenwood Haunted Train 2026Fremont

Fri23Oct Halloween Haunted Hangar

Fri23Oct Monster Mash BashSan Bruno

Fri23Oct Fremont Trick-or-Treat EventFremont

Sat24Oct Cupertino Monster Mash Halloween BashCupertino

Sat24Oct Halloween for Families at Gamble GardenPalo Alto

Other Halloween categories in San Carlos

Illustration of a Halloween gathering at dusk with a smiling ghost, costumed figures, glowing jack-o'-lanterns and lights

San CarlosHalloween Food, Drink, and Parties23 parties & tastings

Illustration of a small cottage with glowing windows, ghosts, jack o'lanterns and black cats under a full moon at dusk

San CarlosHaunted Experiences11 haunted attractions

Illustration of a pumpkin character and a ghost performing on a lit stage with red curtains before a crowd at night

San CarlosHalloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment8 shows & screenings

Illustration of a Halloween town at twilight with glowing houses, jack o lanterns, ghosts, and a witch flying past the moon

San CarlosUnique Halloween Events10 unique events

About Family-Friendly Fall Activities in San Carlos

San Carlos families can find their perfect Halloween outing. Consider the Pumpkin Festival in Half Moon Bay for a classic fall experience, or look for free trick-or-treat events closer to home in Fremont.

From bustling town squares to expansive farms and zoo adventures, local celebrations cater to various preferences, whether you seek a ticketed spectacle or a casual neighborhood gathering.

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53 family-friendly fall activities in San Carlos and nearby

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