Things to do with kids in Danville, CA
Storytimes, classes, shows and festivals for kids in Danville, CA: 22 listed, checked by a local editor.
Everything in Danville →Saturday, October 24
Full Moon Pumpkin Patch: 100 jack-o'-lanterns for charityNightly from 6pm through Nov 6 · Full Moon Pumpkin Patch · FreeA yard lit by about 100 jack-o'-lanterns (carved pumpkins with lights inside), a little graveyard and singing pumpkins, raising money for charity. Not scary. A private home listed on FrightMaps; please be polite and stay on the sidewalk.
Scarecrow Stroll in downtown DanvilleThrough Nov 1 · Downtown Danville · FreeMore than 50 downtown shops each put up a scarecrow. Grab a map, walk the route and vote for your favorite.
Haunted Light Show: Halloween lights, music and fogEvenings through Halloween; hours not posted · Haunted Light Show · FreeA Halloween light show set to music, with fog, that runs over an hour. Not scary. A private home listed on FrightMaps; please be polite and stay on the sidewalk.
Friends of the Danville Library Book Sale10:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Danville Library · FreeThe Friends of the Danville Library hosts book sales which are an opportunity to find many exciting titles. Peruse a wide variety of cookbooks, children's books, non-fiction and other fun reading to cover almost every interest.
Boo Bash: Halloween party at Danville Livery12:00 – 3:00 PM · Danville Livery Shopping Center · FreeA free Halloween afternoon for families at the Danville Livery shopping center: a hayride (a ride in a wagon full of hay), a petting zoo, pumpkin carving, face painting, a DJ, and a map of shops that hand out candy to kids in costume. Early arrivals in costume get a free Boo Bag while supplies last.
Flannel & Foliage Reading Challenge1:00 – 3:00 PM · Danville Library · FreeCalling readers of all ages! Inspired by the book-loving world of a favorite quintessential 2000s TV show, join us Friday, October 23, and Saturday, October 24, from 1–3 pm for the Flannel & Foliage Reading Challenge!
Danville Ward trunk-or-treat5:00 – 8:00 PM · Church of Jesus Christ, Danville Ward · Price not listedA community trunk-or-treat hosted by a local Latter-day Saints congregation. Trunk-or-treat means kids in costume collect candy from decorated car trunks in a parking lot.
Sunday, October 25
- Full Moon Pumpkin Patch: 100 jack-o'-lanterns for charityNightly from 6pm through Nov 6 · Full Moon Pumpkin Patch · FreeA yard lit by about 100 jack-o'-lanterns (carved pumpkins with lights inside), a little graveyard and singing pumpkins, raising money for charity. Not scary. A private home listed on FrightMaps; please be polite and stay on the sidewalk.
- Scarecrow Stroll in downtown DanvilleThrough Nov 1 · Downtown Danville · FreeMore than 50 downtown shops each put up a scarecrow. Grab a map, walk the route and vote for your favorite.
- Haunted Light Show: Halloween lights, music and fogEvenings through Halloween; hours not posted · Haunted Light Show · FreeA Halloween light show set to music, with fog, that runs over an hour. Not scary. A private home listed on FrightMaps; please be polite and stay on the sidewalk.
Rolling Hills Church trunk-or-treat5:00 – 7:00 PM · Rolling Hills Church · Price not listedA church trunk-or-treat in Danville; the car spots are already full. Trunk-or-treat means kids in costume collect candy from decorated car trunks in a parking lot. Not confirmed by the organizer yet; check before you go.
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Family Story Hour: library storytimeWed Oct 14 & 21, 11:15–11:45am · Danville Library – Children's Reading Room · FreeA free 30-minute storytime where a librarian reads picture books and leads songs, rhymes and finger plays (little rhymes acted out with hand motions) in Danville Library's Children's Reading Room. Best for ages 3–5, but all ages are welcome; just drop in, no sign-up.- Spooktacular: Halloween party for little kidsThu Oct 22, 4–5:30pm or 6–7:30pm · Ballroom (Town facility) · $12.63 residents, $14.63 othersA Halloween party for kids ages 1–10 run by the Town of Danville, with crafts, face painting, games and trick-or-treating (kids in costume collect candy). Two timed sessions at Oak Hill Park Community Center; register online ahead, no walk-ins.
Arts & Rec on the Go park pop-up + Halloween art class with Ms. DebbieTue Oct 13, 3:30–5pm & Fri Oct 23, 3:45–5:15pm · Sycamore Valley Park (Oct 13); The Cottage (Oct 23) · Price not listedTwo different kids' activities from the Town of Danville. On Oct 13, "Arts & Rec on the Go" is a free drop-in pop-up with games, sports and crafts at Sycamore Valley Park; on Oct 23, "Haunting Howl-o-ween" is a separate paid Halloween art class for ages 5–11 at The Cottage.- Dayspring Trunk and TreatMon Oct 26, 4–8pm · Danville Congregational Church · Price not listedA Monday-evening trunk-or-treat at Danville Congregational Church. Trunk-or-treat means kids in costume collect candy from decorated car trunks in a parking lot. Not confirmed by the organizer yet; check before you go.
Fratello Marionettes: Halloween puppet showTue Oct 27, 4–4:45pm · Danville Library · FreeA free Halloween puppet show at Danville Library, where string-operated marionettes play friendly ghosts, Frankenstein and a not-so-scary witch. Aimed at ages 3–9 and costumes are welcome; Halloween craft and activity bags are handed out from 10am that day while supplies last.- Paws to ReadOct 14 – Nov 18, 8 dates · Danville Library · FreeStudents in grades 1-5 have fun and improve their literacy skills while reading to a therapy dog certified by the Valley Humane Society. Bring a book, or choose one of ours!
- Saturday StorytimeSat Oct 31, 11am–11:45am · Danville Library · FreeJoin 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!
- Legos & ListeningThu Nov 5, 4pm–4:45pm · Danville Library · FreeDanville Library's popular Legos and Listening program is designed to hone listening skills and explore creativity. Children ages 4-9 listen quietly to recorded stories and then briefly discuss the books while building with Lego.
Devil Mountain RunSunday, May 2, 2027 · Downtown Danville · Price not listedA 10K and 5K run through downtown Danville.- Danville Kiwanis 4th of July ParadeJuly 4 · Downtown Danville · Price not listedThe Tri-Valley's biggest Fourth of July parade.
- 44th Run for EducationOct 10, 2027 · San Ramon Valley Education Foundation · Price not listedA community 5K and 10K run with family activities.
Danville Moonlight Movies & MusicSummer; 2027 dates TBA · Danville Moonlight Movies & Music · Price not listedOutdoor movies and music in Danville in summer.- Tri-Valley Easter / Spring Eggstravaganza EventsMarch – April; 2027 dates TBA · Price not listedA roundup of Easter egg hunts across the Tri-Valley towns.
- Lighting of the Old Oak TreeLate November; 2027 dates TBA · Downtown Danville · Price not listedDanville's Old Oak Tree lighting.