13 Telegraph Ave and 46th Street · 5.2 mi · Oakland
All ages Nature & outdoors
8 Marin Country Mart · 18.8 mi · Larkspur
All ages Family fun
14 de Young Museum · 11.2 mi · San Francisco
All ages Arts & crafts Sign-up needed
15 de Young Museum · 11.2 mi · San Francisco
All ages Family fun
16 Legion of Honor · 13 mi · San Francisco
All ages Arts & crafts Sign-up needed
17 Legion of Honor · 13 mi · San Francisco
All ages Family fun
18 Berkeley Central Library · 7.6 mi · Berkeley
All ages Music & shows Sign-up needed
Ballet & Books is a not-for-profit dance and literacy mentorship program run by UC Berkeley students in partnership with the Berkeley Public Library/Berkeley READS.
19 The Freight · 7.8 mi · Berkeley
All ages Storytime
This FREE event is sponsored by the Friends of the Berkeley Public Library
20 Bernal Heights Branch Library · 8.5 mi · San Francisco
All ages Storytime
21 North Beach Branch Library · 8.8 mi · San Francisco
Ages 0–5 Festivals
Celebrate the North Beach Library and Halloween on the same day. Meet our fabulous staff, browse our Beat collection and enjoy the stunning views upstairs.
22 San Bruno Public Library · 12.4 mi · San Bruno
All ages Family fun
Visit the San Bruno Public Library on Saturday, October 31, 2026 from 10 AM - 5 PM for a special treat and a chance to win a raffle prize!
23 Millbrae, San Mateo County Libraries · 13 mi · Millbrae
Ages 6–11 Science & STEM
Join us for open time to use the library’s sewing machines. Bring your project or use some of our supplies to make your own.
24 Richmond Art Center · 13.2 mi · Richmond
All ages Arts & crafts
25 Hercules, Contra Costa County Library · 17.4 mi · Hercules
Ages 0–5 Storytime
It's a not-so-scary Halloween dress-up edition of Family Storytime! Enjoy seasonal music, rhymes, flannel board stories, and book-centered Halloween fun.
26 Martinez, Contra Costa County Library · 19.3 mi · Martinez
Ages 1–5 Storytime
Build early literacy skills with stories, songs, finger plays and fun. Then enjoy Stay and Play in the same programming area.
27 Main Library Children's Room · 3 mi · Oakland
All ages Storytime
Bring your family to the library for books, songs, and movement. Stay for playtime after. All ages welcome! Get accessibility information.
28 Asian Branch · 3 mi · Oakland
All ages Family fun
Games and toys for families, and sometimes a storytime or a show. 與家人一同互動, 提供遊戲和玩具。間中會有故事時間或表演。 Get accessibility information.
29 Rockridge Branch · 5.7 mi · Oakland
Ages 1–5 Storytime
Family Story Time at Rockridge Branch Library, every Thursday at 10:30am Children of all ages are welcome; content geared toward ages 1 to 5 years.
30 Rialto Cinemas Elmwood · 6.8 mi · Berkeley
Ages 5–12 Music & shows
18 Berkeley Central Library · 7.6 mi · Berkeley
Ages 0–5 Storytime
Join us for fun stories and songs in the Central Children's Room on the 4th Floor of the Central Branch! Babies, Toddlers, Preschoolers, and their families are all welcome.
31 Manor Branch | San Leandro Public Library · 7.6 mi · San Leandro
All ages Festivals Sign-up needed
32 Portola Branch Library · 8.1 mi · San Francisco
Ages 0–5 Storytime
33 Albany, Alameda County Library · 9.1 mi · Albany
Ages 3–12 Storytime
Join us for a spooky (but not too spooky) Halloween storytime. All ages of children are welcome. Costumes are encouraged!
34 Eureka Valley/Harvey Milk Memorial Branch Library · 9.3 mi · San Francisco
All ages Storytime
35 Glen Park Branch Library · 9.5 mi · San Francisco
Ages 0–5 Games & play
Share toddler and preschool friendly toys and games with others. For ages 0–5.
36 Excelsior Branch Library · 9.6 mi · San Francisco
Ages 0–5 Storytime
37 Marina Branch Library · 9.8 mi · San Francisco
All ages Storytime
38 Environmental Education Center, Tilden Regional Park · 10.1 mi · Berkeley
All ages Nature & outdoors
From reptiles to rabbits, cockroaches to cows, you’ll be amazed and mystified upon meeting our featured animal ambassador!
39 Sunset Branch Library · 11.7 mi · San Francisco
Ages 0–5 Storytime
40 Anza Branch Library · 12.9 mi · San Francisco
Ages 0–2 Storytime
41 Marin City, Marin County Free Library · 15.7 mi · Marin City
All ages Storytime
Join librarian Amanda and local families for a fun time with books, puppets, and songs in Russian! Bring a favorite book, or song, or friend to share, and we'll all have fun!
42 Belmont, San Mateo County Libraries · 17.3 mi · Belmont
Ages 0–5 Storytime
Come along on an imaginary adventure. Hear new stories, sing songs and learn wiggles that the whole family can enjoy together, from toddlers to grown-ups.
43 Coyote Hills Visitor Center, Coyote Hills Regional Park · 17.4 mi · Fremont
All ages Festivals
Celebrate Halloween with a costume parade and dance party in front of Coyote Hills Visitor Center! Show off your costume and dance moves for a special treat. All ages.
44 Union City, Alameda County Library · 17.4 mi · Union City
Ages 5–12 Storytime
Build your child’s communication skills through Shared Reading! October is AAC Awareness Month!
45 San Carlos, San Mateo County Libraries · 17.6 mi · San Carlos
Ages 0–11 Storytime
"You are invited to dance and sing with Cascada de Flores on a musical journey sharing Día de Muertos traditions from Mexico and Central America, as well as our imaginations.
46 Centerville, Alameda County Library · 18.6 mi · Fremont
Ages 0–5 Storytime
Storytime at the library! Please join us as we learn through stories, songs, and movement activities. Toddlers, preschoolers and families are welcome!
47 Chinatown/Him Mark Lai Branch Library · 8.5 mi · San Francisco
Ages 5–8 Arts & crafts
Click, connect, stack and sort classic geometric shapes in bright, vivid colors and build during free play. For ages 4–8.
48 Brisbane, San Mateo County Libraries · 9.3 mi · Brisbane
Ages 6–11 Arts & crafts
**THIS PROGRAM IS FOR TEENS AND KIDS AGES 8 & OLDER** Decorate your own colorful calavera, or sugar skull, for el Día de los Muertos.
49 Tilden Nature Area · 10.1 mi · Berkeley
All ages Nature & outdoors
Bizarre and curious growths of various shapes, sizes and colors! Take a walk through the forest as we explore plant galls, what they are and who creates them.
50 Park Branch Library · 10.3 mi · San Francisco
Ages 0–2 Storytime
51 Foster City, San Mateo County Libraries · 13.8 mi · Foster City
Ages 6–11 Science & STEM
Discover our 3D printers and laser cutter with hands-on guidance from our Maker volunteers!
52 Belvedere Tiburon Library · 13.8 mi · Tiburon
Ages 1–3 Family fun
Get ready to sing and move to songs! Designed for ages 1-3 and their grownups, but all ages welcome.
53 Danville, Contra Costa County Library · 15.2 mi · Danville
Ages 3–5 Storytime
Join us on the last Saturday every month (unless it is a holiday or otherwise indicated) at 11:00 to kick off your weekend with Saturday Storytime!
54 San Ramon, Contra Costa County Library · 16.9 mi · San Ramon
All ages Games & play
Practice your chess skills and meet other chess players for games at the library. All ages and experience levels are welcome. Chess boards are provided, or bring your own.
45 San Carlos, San Mateo County Libraries · 17.6 mi · San Carlos
Ages 6–11 Reading & languages
Drop in and work on your developing reading skills in a supportive environment. Join us for literacy games, activities, and one-on-one reading practice with our interns.
55 Forest Home Farms Historic Park · 18.1 mi · San Ramon
All ages Nature & outdoors
56 Sweetwater Music Hall · 18.7 mi · Mill Valley
All ages Storytime Sign-up needed
57 Marin Country Mart · 18.8 mi · Larkspur
All ages Arts & crafts
58 Dublin, Alameda County Library · 19.1 mi · Dublin
All ages Arts & crafts
Trick or treat! Join us on Halloween for an assortment of crafts and activities for all ages. We will have a small costume contest.
59 Pacifica Sanchez, San Mateo County Libraries · 16.8 mi · Pacifica
Ages 0–11 Storytime
Get ready to learn and play with your little one! Hear new stories, sing songs and learn wiggles that the whole family can enjoy together, from toddlers to grown-ups.
60 Main Library · 8.5 mi · San Francisco
All ages Storytime
33 Albany, Alameda County Library · 9.1 mi · Albany
Ages 5–12 Arts & crafts
Celebrate Halloween by making a spooky paper craft to take home! Best for ages 5+ Children under 7 must be with an adult.
61 Randall Museum · 9.6 mi · San Francisco
All ages Nature & outdoors
Come join a curator of the Randall Museum's Wild in California wildlife exhibit in an open discussion about our rescue animal ambassadors.
62 Camp Herms · 11.4 mi · El Cerrito
Ages 5–12 Nature & outdoors Sign-up needed
63 Fort Point National Historic Site · 12.2 mi · San Francisco
All ages Family fun Sign-up needed
Learn about the national historic site underneath the Golden Gate Bridge.
64 The Grand Gallery · 2.2 mi · Oakland
All ages Arts & crafts
65 Main Library | Oakland Public Library · 3 mi · Oakland
Ages 1–12 Festivals
27 Main Library Children's Room · 3 mi · Oakland
All ages Arts & crafts
Children and their caregivers are invited to join us for an afternoon of a not to creepy Halloween craft.
66 Children’s Garden, Yerba Buena Gardens · 7.8 mi · San Francisco
Ages 0–10 Nature & outdoors Sign-up needed
Free RSVP The 26th annual Halloween Hoopla is back with family-friendly frights and delights for kids under 10 and their adults!
67 Downtown Pleasant Hill · 17 mi · Pleasant Hill
All ages Games & play
27 Main Library Children's Room · 3 mi · Oakland
All ages Festivals
Come trick-or-treat at the Main Library in your scariest, shiniest, and best costumes. We'll parade all through Main, starting in the Children’s Room.
68 Ghirardelli Square · 9.3 mi · San Francisco
All ages Music & shows
69 Fruitvale Branch · 2.4 mi · Oakland
All ages Music & shows
The Not-So-Scary Halloween Show Surprise! It’s a magic show full of Halloween fun appropriate for all ages!
70 North Fair Oaks, San Mateo County Libraries · 19.6 mi · Redwood City
Ages 0–11 Storytime
Join us for a special storytime celebrating Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) and Halloween!
71 Arroyo Viejo Recreation Center · 4.7 mi · Oakland
All ages Games & play
72 Central Library | Berkeley Public Library · 7.6 mi · Berkeley
Ages 5–12 Science & STEM
18 Berkeley Central Library · 7.6 mi · Berkeley
Ages 8–11 Science & STEM
Saturday, September 26 - Strawberry DNA Extraction This session introduces participants to DNA, genetics, and the basic structure of cells.
73 West Branch Library · 7.8 mi · Berkeley
All ages Music & shows
Musical Instrument Petting Zoo
47 Chinatown/Him Mark Lai Branch Library · 8.5 mi · San Francisco
Ages 0–5 Storytime
38 Environmental Education Center, Tilden Regional Park · 10.1 mi · Berkeley
All ages Nature & outdoors
Crafts, coloring, creatures or games? What natural explorations will we experience today? That's a mystery you'll have to join us to find the answer to!
74 Pleasant Hill, Contra Costa County Library · 16.2 mi · Pleasant Hill
All ages Science & STEM
Build your own unique Lego creations! No registration required. All ages and abilities welcome.
42 Belmont, San Mateo County Libraries · 17.3 mi · Belmont
All ages Science & STEM
Discover what you can make using our library maker tools. Sometimes techy, sometimes crafty, always fun! For all ages! No registration required.
75 Rodeo, Contra Costa County Library · 19.1 mi · Rodeo
All ages Arts & crafts
Unleash your inner artist this Halloween! Drop in on Saturday October 31st between 2:00pm-5:00 pm to paint something spooky. All materials provided. Open to all ages.