Things to do with kids in Dublin, CA
Storytimes, classes, shows and festivals for kids in Dublin, CA: 39 listed, checked by a local editor.
Everything in Dublin →Saturday, October 24
KR Farms pumpkin patch with a glow-in-the-dark corn mazeMon–Thu 1:30–8pm, Fri 1:30–9pm, weekends 9am–9pm; closed Oct 31 · KR Farms · Free entry; Fun Zone $23; add-ons $5Pumpkins, a kids' Fun Zone ($23) and $5 add-ons like a glowing corn maze and black-light mini golf. Free family movie at 6pm. Closed on Halloween (Oct 31); open again Nov 1 for the last day.
Dungeons & Dragons Club11:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Dublin Library · FreeAre you a middle schooler interested in playing DnD (Dungeons and Dragons)? Join the middle school DnD group that meets at the library every other Saturday to work on character creation and a campaign.- Floating Pumpkin Patch at The Wave pool12:00 – 1:00 PM · The Wave · $20 residents, $24–25 nonresidentsKids swim out to pick a pumpkin floating in Dublin's indoor pool, then decorate it. The noon session is for kids under 5. Sign up by Oct 21.
Children's Illustration Workshop with Fateme Mokhles1:00 – 2:00 PM · Dublin Library · FreeWho draws the pictures in your favorite books? A human… or a fairy? 🧚✨ Come to the library to find out! Join local children’s book illustrator and art instructor Fateme Mokhles for an exciting hands-on workshop.
Orangefest: trunk-or-treat and fall fun in Dublin2:00 – 5:00 PM · Brave Church Dublin · Free (free ticket required)Trunk-or-treat, food trucks, pumpkin games, bounce houses and music. Free, but grab a free ticket ahead. Trunk-or-treat means kids in costume collect candy from decorated car trunks in a parking lot.
Sunday, October 25
- KR Farms pumpkin patch with a glow-in-the-dark corn mazeMon–Thu 1:30–8pm, Fri 1:30–9pm, weekends 9am–9pm; closed Oct 31 · KR Farms · Free entry; Fun Zone $23; add-ons $5Pumpkins, a kids' Fun Zone ($23) and $5 add-ons like a glowing corn maze and black-light mini golf. Free family movie at 6pm. Closed on Halloween (Oct 31); open again Nov 1 for the last day.
Halloween Spooktacular at Hacienda Crossings1:00 – 3:00 PM · Hacienda Crossings · FreeFace painting, balloon art, a photo booth, cotton candy and treat bags (while they last) in the entertainment area by Ike's.- John Knox Presbyterian trunk-or-treat3:30 – 5:00 PM · John Knox Presbyterian Church · Price not listedCandy, a costume parade, games and snacks. Trunk-or-treat means kids in costume collect candy from decorated car trunks in a parking lot.
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Evening Family Storytime and Music StorytimeMon Oct 19 & 26, Wed Oct 21, 6:30pm · Dublin Library · FreeFree evening storytimes at Dublin Library, where a librarian reads picture books aloud with songs. Monday's Family Storytime (Virginia Bennett Room) is aimed at ages 3–5, and Wednesday's Music and Storytime (Picture Book Area) is for ages 0–5; everyone is welcome and there's no registration.
Toddler Storytime at Dublin LibraryTuesdays 11–11:30am · Dublin Library – Virginia Bennett Room · FreeA free weekly half hour of stories, songs and fingerplays (rhymes acted out with hand motions) for kids 2 to 5 and their families, with ASL (American Sign Language). No registration; first come, first served, up to 30 children.
Community Resource FairTue Oct 20, 4pm–6pm · Dublin Library · FreeThe Dublin Library is hosting a free Community Resource Fair, open to everyone! Learn about many local resources for health care, housing aid, education, and more.
Baby Bounce: storytime for babiesWed Oct 14 & 21, 10–10:30am · Dublin Library · FreeA free half-hour storytime at Dublin Library for babies who aren't walking yet and their caregivers: short stories, music, rhymes, and bouncing your baby on your lap to songs. No registration needed.
RTL Manga & GN ClubOct 21 & Nov 18, 4:30pm–5:15pm · Dublin Library · FreeRight To Left Manga & Graphic Novel Club is for kids in 5th and 6th grade. Group meets the third Wednesday of the month. All the books will be either volume 1 in a series, or a standalone book.
Baby Stay and PlayOct 22 & Nov 12, 10:15am–11am · Dublin Library · FreeJoin us for Baby Stay and Play, an open playtime for babies and their adult caregivers. Unstructured play in a group is a great way to build social and emotional skills by spending time together!
Family YogaThursdays 5:30pm–6:30pm (Oct 22 – Nov 12) · Dublin Library · FreeLearn easy yoga postures and mindfulness skills. Feeling stressed? Try yoga! Beginners and children over 6 years old are welcome. How to prepare for class: Come with an empty stomach Wear comfortable loose clothing Please bring your own yoga mat & water bottle.
Author Talk with Wendelin Van DraanenThu Oct 22, 7pm–7:45pm · Dublin Library · FreeJoin us for an evening of stories and laughter with Wendelin Van Draanen. She is an award-winning, bestselling author of more than 30 books, including Flipped.
SMART: sing-and-rhyme time for toddlersMon Oct 26, 10–10:30am · Dublin Library · FreeSMART stands for Sing, Move And Read Together: a lively library session of songs, rhymes and movement for walking toddlers ages 2–4 with a parent or caregiver. Free paper tickets are handed out in front of the library at 10am that day, for up to 35 children.
Fantastic Fourth Grade Book ClubMon Oct 26, 5pm–5:45pm · Dublin Library · FreeFourth graders (including homeschoolers in fourth grade) are invited to join us for Fantastic Fourth Grade Book Club!
Diwali crafts night at Dublin LibraryTue Oct 27, 5–7pm · Dublin Library – Virginia Bennett Room · FreeA free drop-in celebration of Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, with henna hand painting, coloring sheets, puzzles and crafts in the library's Virginia Bennett Room. Everyone is welcome, no registration needed, and goodie bags go while they last.
Kids Draw and Paint - PikachuWed Oct 28, 5pm–6pm · Dublin Library · FreeLearn to draw and paint through step-by-step instruction, or at your own pace. In this edition we will be drawing Pikachu. This program is designed for children 6 years and older.
Halloween ParadeThu Oct 29, 11am–11:30am · Dublin Library · FreeThe annual Dublin Library Halloween Parade is today! Dress up and show off your costume at the library. We'll hear a Halloween story first, then parade around the library collecting small treats.- Surprise Day with a Book - Last Day!Sat Oct 31 · Dublin Library · FreeBanned Books Week is October 4-10, 2026 Celebrate Banned Books Week all month long at the Dublin Library! Take a chance on an unknown book that has been banned or challenged somewhere in the world.
- Crazy Crafts and Costume ContestSat Oct 31, 11am–12:30pm · Dublin Library · FreeTrick or treat! Join us on Halloween for an assortment of crafts and activities for all ages. We will have a small costume contest. Stop by each of the stations to get a little goody.
Family Movie: Hocus PocusSat Oct 31, 2pm–3:45pm · Dublin Library · FreeCelebrate Halloween by joining us for a family friendly movie. Bring a blanket to watch on the floor the movie Hocus Pocus. " (IMDb) Library staff may take photos, videos, or audio recordings at our events.
ABC to DrawingSun Nov 1, 3pm–4pm · Dublin Library · FreeWelcome to ABC to Drawing! Drawing is made easy with writing ABCs and 123s. Learn new drawing skills while working on writing letters and numbers.
Preschool Crafts and FunThu Nov 5, 11am–12pm · Dublin Library · FreeLove crafting with your preschooler? Join Miss Alma for a monthly craft just for preschoolers and an adult helper. There will be a new craft each class, and kids get to take their artwork home.- Tagalog Children's BooksSun Nov 8, 2pm–3:30pm · Dublin Library · FreeCome and read Tagalog childrens’ books with TagAtPUSD (Tagalog education preservation organization based in Pleasanton). Speaking experience is not required as we do have English translations prepared and everyone is welcome!
- Apple Core CraftSun Nov 15, 2pm–3pm · Dublin Library · FreeCome join us at the Dublin Library to create an apple core craft for kids of all ages! All materials will be provided while supplies last. Space is limited to the first 30 kids in line the day of the program.
Local Author ShowcaseSun Nov 15, 2pm–4pm · Dublin Library · FreeJoin the Dublin Library and Towne Center Books for our annual Local Author Showcase! This event highlights local Bay Area authors and gives them a chance to connect with local readers.- Hindi StorytimeTue Nov 17, 6:30pm–7:30pm · Dublin Library · FreeJoin us for a bilingual Hindi and English storytime featuring Panchatantra Short Stories - Ancient Collection of Animal Fables, followed by a craft.
- Family Movie: Hotel TransylvaniaSun Nov 22, 2pm–3:30pm · Dublin Library · FreeJoin us for a family friendly movie. Bring a blanket to watch on the floor the movie Hotel Transylvania. " (IMDb) Library staff may take photos, videos, or audio recordings at our events.
Turkey Puppet CraftMon Nov 23, 2pm–3pm · Dublin Library · FreeCome join us at the Dublin Library to create a turkey puppet with a brown paper bag for kids of all ages! All materials will be provided while supplies last.- Dublin St. Patrick's Day CelebrationMar 13–14, 2027 · Dublin · Price not listedDublin's signature Irish festival with a parade, a 5K and a carnival.
- Dublin Picnic FlixSummer; 2027 dates TBA · Dublin parks · Price not listedOutdoor movies in the park.
Dublin Summer Concert SeriesThursdays, June to early August; 2027 dates TBA · Emerald Glen Park · Price not listedThursday concerts at Emerald Glen Park.- Dublin SplatterSeptember (Sep 12 in 2026); 2027 dates TBA · Dublin Splatter · Price not listedA big festival with food, music, beer and wine.
- Dublin Harvest FairOctober; 2027 dates TBA · Heritage Park · Price not listedAn autumn harvest fair at Heritage Park.
Dublin Friday Night Market at St. Pat’s RowSummer Fridays; 2027 dates TBA · St. Pat's Row · Price not listedA Friday night market.
Dublin Holiday Tree LightingDecember; 2027 dates TBA · Dublin · Price not listedDublin's tree lighting ceremony.- Dublin Juneteenth CelebrationJune; 2027 dates TBA · Emerald Glen Park · Price not listedA Juneteenth celebration, held with the Summer Concert Series.