Family-Friendly Fall Activities Near Visitacion Valley 2026

Oakland 11 mi

Fairyland's Halloween celebration with mad science, trick-or-treating, and family fun.

Autumn Days at Filoli

Sep 26 – Nov 1

Woodside 17 mi

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

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 22 mi

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

Lemos Farm Fall Pumpkin Patch

Sep 5 – Nov 15

Half Moon Bay 16 mi

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

Illustration of costumed children and two witches on a lawn with pumpkins, a small tent and orange autumn trees (38th Annual Dia de los Muertos Celebration)

38th Annual Dia de los Muertos Celebration

Sat, Nov 7

San Rafael 18 mi Free

Community celebration with altar viewings, cultural performances, and a walking procession.

Goblin Jamboree

Oct 3 – Oct 31

Sausalito 10 mi $$

Hands-on, just-spooky-enough Halloween festival for families.

Illustration of a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a small tent, a witch and costumed children under orange trees (Piedmont Ave Halloween Parade & Trick-or-Treating)

Piedmont Ave Halloween Parade & Trick-or-Treating

Oakland 12 mi Free

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

Illustration of costumed clay children and a witch playing among pumpkins, hay bales and tents on an autumn lawn (Wildwood Dads' Club Pumpkin Patch)

Wildwood Dads' Club Pumpkin Patch

Sep 26 – Oct 31

Piedmont 13 mi

Volunteer-run pumpkin patch supporting Wildwood Elementary School.

Halloween Hoopla

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

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 9 mi

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

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

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

Thrill-O-Ween

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

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

South San Francisco Free

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

Monster Mash Bash

Fri, Oct 23

San Bruno 7 mi

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

Dig Deep Farms Pumpkin Patch

Sat, Oct 3

Fremont 22 mi $

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

Illustration of costumed children carrying pumpkin buckets along a winding path past glowing cottages at dusk (Hayes Valley Halloween Trick or Treat Trail)

Hayes Valley Halloween Trick or Treat Trail

Fri, Oct 30

San Francisco

Neighborhood trick-or-treating hosted by local Hayes Valley businesses.

Trick-or-Treat

Thu, Oct 29

San Rafael 6 mi Free

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

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 10 mi Free

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

Pumpkin Play Patch

Sep 27 – Nov 1

Alameda 10 mi $

Guided crafts, cookie decorating, and play stations for children

Illustration of a giant pumpkin float rolling down a town street past costumed figures, with orange balloons and confetti (Bark at SPARK: Howl-O-Ween!)

Bark at SPARK: Howl-O-Ween!

Sun, Oct 25

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

Illustration of costumed figures near striped booths and pumpkin displays on a grassy town square with orange autumn trees (Chinatown Halloween Festival)

Chinatown Halloween Festival

San Francisco 6 mi

Features a costume contest, pumpkin patch, and arts and crafts.

Illustration of small costumed children and a witch on a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales and orange trees (Pleasant Hill Harvest Festival)

Pleasant Hill Harvest Festival

Sat, Oct 10

Pleasant Hill 25 mi

Features a pumpkin patch, petting zoo, live music, and community parade.

Word for WordPLAY Spooky Fam Jam

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

Illustration of a fall festival street with big pumpkins in front, striped booths, and small figures under orange trees (Peek-a-BOO Halloween Festival 2026)

Peek-a-BOO Halloween Festival 2026

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 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

Sacramento Free

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

GGDA's Ghouls and Gathering Halloween Party

Sat, Oct 10

San Francisco 5 mi $

A Halloween celebration tailored for new and expecting families.

Illustration of tiny clay musicians playing on a hay stage among pumpkins, bunting and striped booths in autumn (Fall Festival & Open House at Kids Konnect Pacifica)

Fall Festival & Open House at Kids Konnect Pacifica

Sat, Sep 19

Pacifica 6 mi Free

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

Illustration of two clay kids and cotton ghosts around a craft table with painted pumpkins, paint pots and paper bats (Halloween Pumpkin and Face Painting)

Halloween Pumpkin and Face Painting

Oakland 10 mi $

Carve pumpkins and receive custom face painting in West Oakland.

Illustration of a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a small tent, a witch and costumed children under orange trees (Floating Pumpkin Patch at the Terra Linda Community Pool)

Floating Pumpkin Patch at the Terra Linda Community Pool

San Rafael 23 mi $$

Swim through the pool to pick and decorate your own pumpkin.

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