124 Telegraph Ave and 46th Street · 2.7 mi · Oakland
All ages Nature & outdoors
120 Marin Country Mart · 13.8 mi · Larkspur
All ages Family fun
125 de Young Museum · 12.6 mi · San Francisco
All ages Arts & crafts Sign-up needed
126 de Young Museum · 12.6 mi · San Francisco
All ages Family fun
127 Legion of Honor · 13.6 mi · San Francisco
All ages Arts & crafts Sign-up needed
128 Legion of Honor · 13.6 mi · San Francisco
All ages Family fun
19 Richmond Art Center · 6 mi · Richmond
All ages Arts & crafts
20 Crab Cove Visitor Center (Doug Siden), Crown Memorial State Beach · 7 mi · Alameda
All ages Festivals
Contribute to our community altar in observance of Dia De Los Muertos/Day of the Dead.
64 North Beach Branch Library · 8.9 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.
57 Hercules, Contra Costa County Library · 9.6 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.
23 Bernal Heights Branch Library · 11.9 mi · San Francisco
All ages Storytime
129 Martinez, Contra Costa County Library · 12.7 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.
47 Vallejo John F. Kennedy Library · 16 mi · Vallejo
All ages Storytime
Join us as we read a Tagalog-English bilingual book! We'll also sing Tagalog songs, learn Tagalog words, and end with a fun activity! See you there!
81 San Bruno Public Library · 18.6 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!
49 Millbrae, San Mateo County Libraries · 19.7 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 Albany, Alameda County Library · 1.6 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!
69 Rockridge Branch · 2.5 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.
32 Main Library Children's Room · 4.8 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.
26 Asian Branch · 4.8 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.
105 Marina Branch Library · 9.9 mi · San Francisco
All ages Storytime
130 Eureka Valley/Harvey Milk Memorial Branch Library · 11.3 mi · San Francisco
All ages Storytime
79 Portola Branch Library · 12.2 mi · San Francisco
Ages 0–5 Storytime
59 Glen Park Branch Library · 12.9 mi · San Francisco
Ages 0–5 Games & play
Share toddler and preschool friendly toys and games with others. For ages 0–5.
131 Marin City, Marin County Free Library · 12.9 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!
46 Excelsior Branch Library · 13.2 mi · San Francisco
Ages 0–5 Storytime
132 Sunset Branch Library · 13.3 mi · San Francisco
Ages 0–5 Storytime
73 Anza Branch Library · 13.7 mi · San Francisco
Ages 0–2 Storytime
133 Manor Branch | San Leandro Public Library · 14 mi · San Leandro
All ages Festivals Sign-up needed
76 Chinatown/Him Mark Lai Branch Library · 9.1 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.
34 Belvedere Tiburon Library · 10.3 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.
134 Park Branch Library · 11.9 mi · San Francisco
Ages 0–2 Storytime
135 Marin Country Mart · 13.8 mi · Larkspur
All ages Arts & crafts
85 Brisbane, San Mateo County Libraries · 14.7 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.
136 Sweetwater Music Hall · 15.1 mi · Mill Valley
All ages Storytime Sign-up needed
52 Danville, Contra Costa County Library · 15.6 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!
88 South Novato, Marin County Free Library · 18.8 mi · Novato
All ages Storytime
Join us in the South Novato Library for Story Time with Mr. Brian on Saturdays at 11am.
83 San Ramon, Contra Costa County Library · 19 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.
24 Albany, Alameda County Library · 1.6 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.
137 Camp Herms · 3.7 mi · El Cerrito
Ages 5–12 Nature & outdoors Sign-up needed
84 Main Library · 9.9 mi · San Francisco
All ages Storytime
138 Randall Museum · 11.6 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.
106 Fort Point National Historic Site · 11.8 mi · San Francisco
All ages Family fun Sign-up needed
Learn about the national historic site underneath the Golden Gate Bridge.
139 Main Library | Oakland Public Library · 4.8 mi · Oakland
Ages 1–12 Festivals
32 Main Library Children's Room · 4.8 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.
140 The Grand Gallery · 7.5 mi · Oakland
All ages Arts & crafts
141 Children’s Garden, Yerba Buena Gardens · 9.2 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!
142 Downtown Pleasant Hill · 12.3 mi · Pleasant Hill
All ages Games & play
143 Crockett, Contra Costa County Library · 13.1 mi · Crockett
All ages Arts & crafts
Come on down to Crockett Library for our Halloween Hullabaloo! Play some ghoulish games. Make some creepy crafts. Try your luck with our spooky seek-and-find.
32 Main Library Children's Room · 4.8 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.
144 Downtown Alameda · 7.6 mi · Alameda
All ages Festivals
145 Ghirardelli Square · 9.2 mi · San Francisco
All ages Music & shows
33 Fruitvale Branch · 7.1 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!
146 Webster Park · 8.9 mi · Alameda
All ages Family fun
76 Chinatown/Him Mark Lai Branch Library · 9.1 mi · San Francisco
Ages 0–5 Storytime
147 Arroyo Viejo Recreation Center · 9.2 mi · Oakland
All ages Games & play
35 Rodeo, Contra Costa County Library · 11.4 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.
29 Pleasant Hill, Contra Costa County Library · 12.1 mi · Pleasant Hill
All ages Science & STEM
Build your own unique Lego creations! No registration required. All ages and abilities welcome.
47 Vallejo John F. Kennedy Library · 16 mi · Vallejo
All ages Games & play
This Halloween the JFK Library is hosting trick-or-treat. Bring the whole family!
148 Melrose Branch · 7.7 mi · Oakland
Ages 5–12 Family fun
Come join the East Oakland Capoeira Angola Study Group and practice Capoeira Angola, a Brazilian martial art that includes elements of dance, music, fitness and ritual.
40 Mill Valley Public Library · 15.5 mi · Mill Valley
Ages 0–5 Storytime
Children's early learning happens when they read, write, talk, sing and play. At Family Storytime on Saturdays, you'll hear favorite books, rhymes and flannel stories in our…
49 Millbrae, San Mateo County Libraries · 19.7 mi · Millbrae
Ages 6–11 Science & STEM
Discover what you can create using our library’s maker tools! This drop-in program for all ages invites you to explore hands-on activities like jewelry making, button making…
20 Crab Cove Visitor Center (Doug Siden), Crown Memorial State Beach · 7 mi · Alameda
All ages Nature & outdoors
Watch our expert staff feed our aquariums. Learn about the diverse ecosystems and creatures that the Bay Area boasts!
44 Presidio Tunnel Tops · 10.6 mi · San Francisco
All ages Nature & outdoors
Join National Park Service rangers for free campfire talks at Presidio Tunnel Tops' Campfire Circle near the Presidio Visitor Center everyday at 3 pm - 3:30pm through Labor Day.
45 Campfire Circle, Presidio Tunnel Tops · 11 mi · San Francisco
All ages Nature & outdoors
Uncover the history of the Presidio at free daily talks at the Campfire Circle, 3 p.m.
79 Portola Branch Library · 12.2 mi · San Francisco
Ages 6–10 Games & play
Try not to get scared while solving spooky riddles and searching for pumpkins. A sweet treat awaits you at the end, if you dare. For ages 6–10. Space limited.
149 Piedmont Avenue Branch · 3.3 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!
56 West Oakland Branch · 4 mi · Oakland
Ages 6–12 Arts & crafts
Join us at the West Oakland Branch Library on Halloween, for an afternoon of Halloween crafts. We will be making witches' hats, pipe cleaner spiders, and yarn spider webs.
27 81st Avenue Branch · 9.4 mi · Oakland
Ages 10–12 Family fun
Join us for Digital Weekend at the 81st Ave Branch. Every Saturday there will be open hours in our computer lab to play on the same server of games.
150 Alameda Landing · 5.9 mi · Alameda
Ages 1–12 Festivals
151 Oakland United Beerworks · 7.5 mi · Oakland
Ages 3–12 Games & play
152 Piedmont Community Hall · 4 mi · Piedmont
All ages Festivals
123 Chabot Space & Science Center · 7 mi · Oakland
All ages Science & STEM
Join Chabot astronomers on the Observatory Deck for free telescope viewing!
153 Bay Model Visitor Center · 11.9 mi · Sausalito
All ages Family fun