# Free things to do with kids in San Francisco Bay Area this week

> Yes, plenty is free with little kids in San Francisco Bay Area this week: we found 23 free outings, including Halloween Parade with the Marina Library, Bernal Community Día de los Muertos and Halloween Extravaganza with the Berkeley Public Library, plus five library programs. Four free days and events are coming up, each with its date. And four places never charge admission, like San Francisco Public Library and San José Public Library.

- Last checked: 2026-10-29
- 23 free outings this week; 4 free days and events coming up; 4 always-free places
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## Free days and free events coming up

- **Halloween Parade with the Marina Library** at Marina Branch Library, Marina. When: Fri Oct 30. Price: Free. Official page: https://sfpl.org/events/2026/10/30/celebration-halloween-parade (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Halloween Extravaganza with the Berkeley Public Library** at The Freight, Downtown Berkeley. When: Sat Oct 31. Price: Free. Official page: https://berkeleypubliclibrary.libnet.info/event/17282847 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Christmas in the Park, San Jose** at Plaza de César Chávez, Plaza de César Chávez, downtown San Jose, CA. When: Nov 27, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027. Time: Daily noon–10pm, including Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Price: Free. Rows of decorated trees, more than 40 animated displays and a 50-foot tree you can walk inside. Sensory-friendly mornings run 9am–2pm on Sundays Dec 13 and Dec 27. Official page: https://christmasinthepark.com/ (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Free photos with Santa at Christmas in the Park** at Christmas in the Park, Plaza de César Chávez, Plaza de César Chávez, downtown San Jose, CA. When: Every night Nov 28 – Dec 24, 2026. Time: Evenings; the park is open noon–10pm. Price: Free. Santa sits for free photos every night from opening night through Christmas Eve, inside a park full of decorated trees and animated displays. Official page: https://christmasinthepark.com/events/ (checked 2026-10-29)

## Free this week

- **Halloween Parade with the Marina Library** at Marina Branch Library, 1890 Chestnut Street, San Francisco, CA 94123. When: Fri Oct 30. Time: 11am–noon. Price: Free. Ages: 1–6. Little ones in costume start at the library, then parade and trick-or-treat along Chestnut Street. Official page: https://sfpl.org/events/2026/10/30/celebration-halloween-parade (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Halloween Storytime for Families at the Main Library** at San Francisco Main Library, 100 Larkin Street, San Francisco, CA 94102. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 11:30am–noon. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. Halloween stories at the Civic Center library. Costumes are welcome. Official page: https://sfpl.org/events/2026/10/31/storytime-families-2 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Saturday Morning Playtimes at the Glen Park Library** at Glen Park Branch Library, 2825 Diamond Street, San Francisco, CA 94131. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 10:30am–12:30pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. Open play with toys for kids 5 and under and their grown-ups. Official page: https://sfpl.org/events/2026/10/31/early-learning-saturday-morning-playtimes (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Bernal Community Día de los Muertos** at Bernal Heights Branch Library, 500 Cortland Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94110. When: Sun Nov 1. Time: 1–3pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–99. An outdoor celebration on the Moultrie Street side of the library, with music by La Familia Peña-Govea. Bring something for the community ofrenda. Official page: https://sfpl.org/events/2026/11/01/social-bernal-community-dia-de-los-muertos (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Halloween Extravaganza with the Berkeley Public Library** at The Freight (Freight & Salvage), 2020 Addison Street, Berkeley, CA 94704. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 10am–noon. Price: Free. Ages: 0–8. The library takes over the downtown music hall for a musical story time with the Story Time Band and a marionette show by Fratello Marionettes. Official page: https://berkeleypubliclibrary.libnet.info/event/17282847 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Halloween Parade and Trick-or-Treating (Oakland Main Library)** at Main Library, 125 14th Street, Oakland, California 94612. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 1–3pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–10. A costume parade through the Main Library that starts in the Children’s Room. The candy is allergen-free. Free. Official page: https://oaklandlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6acd603efee2d21deb22d5fd (checked 2026-10-29)
- **The Not-So-Scary Halloween Show (Fruitvale)** at Fruitvale Branch Library, 3301 East 12th Street, Suite 271, Oakland, California 94601. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 1:30–2:15pm. Price: Free. Ages: 2–10. A Halloween magic show made for all ages, so costumes are encouraged. Free. Official page: https://oaklandlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6a91e17a1c197d11325b8589 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **The Not-So-Scary Halloween Show (Piedmont Avenue)** at Piedmont Avenue Branch Library, 80 Echo Avenue, Oakland, California 94611. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 3:30–4:15pm. Price: Free. Ages: 2–10. The same gentle Halloween magic show later in the afternoon on Piedmont Avenue. Free. Official page: https://oaklandlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6a91e1241c197d11325b8562 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Spooktacular Haunted House (Willow Glen)** at Willow Glen Library, 1157 Minnesota Ave, San Jose, CA 95125. When: Fri Oct 30. Time: 3:30–5pm. Price: Free. Ages: 3–10. A family-friendly haunted house in the library’s community room. Free. Official page: https://sjpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6abc16a99d27a000454d785c (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Halloween Storytime & Costume Parade (Educational Park)** at Educational Park Library, 1772 Educational Park Dr., San Jose, CA 95133. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 10:30–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. Halloween stories, then a costume parade around the library. Free. Official page: https://sjpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6a59581d7b79214226a91239 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Halloween Party (Berryessa)** at Berryessa Library, 3355 Noble Avenue, San Jose, CA 95132. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 2:30–4pm. Price: Free. Ages: 1–10. Crafts, treats and a parade for kids in costume. Free, and no registration needed. Official page: https://sjpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6abc15d2035faf0033d92969 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Halloween Festival (Joyce Ellington)** at Joyce Ellington Library, 491 E. Empire St, San Jose, CA 95112. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 2–3:30pm. Price: Free. Ages: 1–10. A Halloween storytime followed by a parade near Japantown. Free. Official page: https://sjpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6ac4082ede300e0045186d78 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Spooky Mad Science Show (Pearl Avenue)** at Pearl Avenue Library, 4270 Pearl Ave., San Jose, CA 95136. When: Fri Oct 30. Time: 4–4:45pm. Price: Free. Ages: 3–10. A Halloween science show full of bubbling experiments. Free. Official page: https://sjpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6a7fac50be1482002987780e (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Family Storytime: Celebrate Halloween (Mitchell Park)** at Mitchell Park Library, 3700 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 10:30–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. Halloween songs, rhymes and stories at the Saturday family story time. Free. Official page: https://paloalto.bibliocommons.com/events/698e125a2a787a47a5e73be8 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Family Storytime (Palo Alto Downtown)** at Downtown Library, 270 Forest Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94301. When: Fri Oct 30. Time: 10:30–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. Songs, rhymes and stories for young kids on Friday morning. Free. Official page: https://paloalto.bibliocommons.com/events/6946005fea69de6e001069c9 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Diwali Storytime & Drawing Demo with Nidhi Chanani (Foster City)** at Foster City Library, 1000 East Hillsdale Boulevard, Foster City, CA 94404. When: Sun Nov 1. Time: 10:30–11:30am. Price: Free. Ages: 3–10. The author and illustrator reads for Diwali and shows how she draws her characters. Free. Official page: https://smcl.bibliocommons.com/events/6ab5876708693b0f7374643a (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Una Ofrenda Musical with Cascada de Flores (San Carlos)** at San Carlos Library, 610 Elm Street, San Carlos, CA 94070. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 10:30–11:15am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–99. Singing and dancing through Día de Muertos traditions from Mexico and Central America. Free. Official page: https://smcl.bibliocommons.com/events/6aa8571f56fe62004a2fc09e (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Día de Muertos Storytime (North Fair Oaks)** at North Fair Oaks Library, 2510 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, CA 94063. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 1:45–3pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. Stories about Día de los Muertos and Halloween traditions. Free. Official page: https://smcl.bibliocommons.com/events/6ad64333de300e00451b6afd (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Halloween Baby Bash (Pleasant Hill)** at Pleasant Hill Library, 2 Monticello Avenue, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523. When: Fri Oct 30. Time: 11am–12pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–3. A little reading and a lot of dancing in costume for the youngest library visitors. Free. Official page: https://ccclib.bibliocommons.com/events/6abefeeaa85a2c00337c8b75 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Halloween Storytime (Albany)** at Albany Library, 1247 Marin Ave, Albany, CA 94706. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 10:30–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. A spooky but not too spooky story time for kids of all ages. Costumes encouraged. Free. Official page: https://aclibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6ab040038cf597003f953bdf (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Día de los Muertos Celebration (Albany)** at Albany Library, 1247 Marin Ave, Albany, CA 94706. When: Sun Nov 1. Time: 1:30–3:30pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–99. Face painting, a scavenger hunt, a craft and a community ofrenda. Free. Official page: https://aclibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6acd1323e8cf1c005cb14aa3 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Spooktacular Outdoor Fun (Union City)** at Union City Library, 34007 Alvarado-Niles Road, Union City, CA 94587. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 2:30–4pm. Price: Free. Ages: 1–10. Carnival games, crafts and treats outside the library. Dress for the weather. Free. Official page: https://aclibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6ad7ecdf035faf0033ddf363 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Bouncing Babies Storytime (Fremont)** at Fremont Library, 2400 Stevenson Blvd, Fremont, CA 94538. When: Fri Oct 30. Time: 10:15–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–1. Songs and rhymes for babies up to 12 months who aren’t walking yet. Free. Official page: https://aclibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6a6e2426c7e02e3d006d28fc (checked 2026-10-29)

## Always free

- **San Francisco Public Library**, Citywide. Free story times, music and Saturday playtimes at the Main Library and neighborhood branches. Official page: https://sfpl.org/events (checked 2026-10-29)
- **San José Public Library**, San Jose. Free story times and family events at more than 20 branches. Official page: https://sjpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/events (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Children’s Fairyland on 510 Fridays**, 699 Bellevue Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610. Oakland residents walk up for $5 a child and $10 an adult on Fridays. Official page: https://fairyland.org/ (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Bay Area Discovery Museum with EBT**, 557 McReynolds Road, Sausalito, CA 94965. $5 general admission with an EBT card. Official page: https://bayareadiscoverymuseum.org/ (checked 2026-10-29)

## Free library storytimes

- **San Francisco Public Library**: Most weekday mornings, plus Saturday playtimes. Free story times and playtimes at the Main Library and branches. Calendar: https://sfpl.org/events
- **Oakland Public Library**: Weekday mornings. Free story times at the Main Library and neighborhood branches. Calendar: https://oaklandlibrary.bibliocommons.com/v2/events
- **San José Public Library**: Weekday mornings. Free baby, toddler and family story times across the city. Calendar: https://sjpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/events

## About this list
- Published by Littles Weekly (https://littlesweekly.com/). Free weekly lists for kids ages 0–6, city by city.
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## FAQ

### What’s free to do with kids in San Francisco Bay Area this weekend?
This week we found 23 free outings for ages 0–6, including Halloween Parade with the Marina Library, Bernal Community Día de los Muertos, Halloween Extravaganza with the Berkeley Public Library and Halloween Parade and Trick-or-Treating (Oakland Main Library). See [free this week](https://littlesweekly.com/bay-area/free/#this-week); the list is rebuilt every Thursday.

### Are there free museum or zoo days in San Francisco Bay Area?
Halloween Parade with the Marina Library: Fri Oct 30. Halloween Extravaganza with the Berkeley Public Library: Sat Oct 31. Dates come from each venue’s own page; see [free days and free events](https://littlesweekly.com/bay-area/free/#free-days).

### What free holiday events are there for kids in San Francisco Bay Area?
Christmas in the Park, San Jose and Free photos with Santa at Christmas in the Park are free this season. Dates and times are on each card under [free days and free events](https://littlesweekly.com/bay-area/free/#free-days).

### Where can we go for free any day in San Francisco Bay Area?
San Francisco Public Library, San José Public Library, Children’s Fairyland on 510 Fridays and Bay Area Discovery Museum with EBT don’t charge admission. Some charge for parking or special exhibits; the cards say so where the place does.

### Are library storytimes free in San Francisco Bay Area?
Yes. San Francisco Public Library, Oakland Public Library and San José Public Library run free storytimes for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Times change by branch, so check the calendar linked below.

### How do you check these free listings?
Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Oct 29, 2026, and we recheck them every Thursday for dated events and once a month for free places. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).