Things to do with kids in the Tri-Valley
Storytimes, classes, shows and festivals for kids in the Tri-Valley: 144 listed, checked by a local editor.
Saturday, October 24
Full Moon Pumpkin Patch: 100 jack-o'-lanterns for charityNightly from 6pm through Nov 6 · Full Moon Pumpkin Patch · Danville · 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.
G&M Farms pumpkin patch and corn mazeWed–Fri 3–7pm, Sat 10am–7pm, Sun 10am–6pm · G&M Farms · Livermore · $5 parkingA farm where families pick out pumpkins and find their way through a maze cut into a cornfield, for all ages; closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Hayrides, pedal carts and the cow train run on weekends only, and the maze stays open until 9pm on Saturdays. Haunted corn maze nights (a scary version for brave visitors) are Oct 17 and 24, starting at dark.
Pumpkins After Dark: glowing jack-o'-lantern trailThu–Sun nights through Oct 31, 6:45–10pm · Alameda County Fairgrounds (parking Gate 8 off Valley Ave) · Pleasanton · $28.80 adults, $22.80 youth (4–17), 3 and under freeA nighttime walk-through trail lit by more than 10,000 hand-carved jack-o'-lanterns (pumpkins carved with faces and lit from inside) at the Alameda County Fairgrounds. Fine for all ages, with no jump scares; tickets are timed and sold online, and parking is $15 at Gate 8 off Valley Ave.- Windmill Farms pumpkin patch and petting zooDaily 9am–7pm through Oct 31 · Windmill Farms · San Ramon · Pay per pumpkinAbout 20 kinds of pumpkins plus a small petting zoo, right on San Ramon Valley Blvd. You pay for the pumpkins you take home.
Scarecrow Stroll in downtown DanvilleThrough Nov 1 · Downtown Danville · Danville · FreeMore than 50 downtown shops each put up a scarecrow. Grab a map, walk the route and vote for your favorite.- 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 · Dublin · 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.
- Pick of the Patch: pumpkins and a bounce-house playgroundThrough Nov 1; weekdays 4–9pm, weekends 10am–9pm · Pick of the Patch Pumpkins (ABC Tree Farms) · Livermore · Free entry; bounce wristbands $22–35Pick a pumpkin, then let the kids loose in a big inflatable playground. Entry and parking are free; bounce wristbands for ages 2–12 cost $22–35.
- Scarecrow contest at Alden Lane NurseryThrough Oct 31, during nursery hours · Alden Lane Nursery · Livermore · FreeStroll past a garden full of homemade scarecrows and vote for your favorite, with pumpkins and gourds for sale around the nursery.
Haunted Mansion Halloween: a family-friendly yard graveyardEvenings through Halloween; hours not posted · Haunted Mansion Halloween · Livermore · FreeA haunted-mansion and graveyard scene set up in a front yard. Gentle enough for families. A private home listed on FrightMaps; please be polite and stay on the sidewalk.
Haunted Light Show: Halloween lights, music and fogEvenings through Halloween; hours not posted · Haunted Light Show · Danville · 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.
Livermore Monsters: a free Halloween yard displayEvenings through Halloween; hours not posted · Livermore Monsters · Livermore · FreeA front yard full of Halloween monsters to stop by and look at. A private home listed on FrightMaps; please be polite and stay on the sidewalk.- Joan's Farm pumpkin patchThrough Oct 31, Tue–Sun 10am–6pm · Joan's Farm · Livermore · Free entry, $5 parking; activities $5 or $25 wristbandA family pumpkin patch out on Mines Road with a maze, pumpkin bowling, a little train, farm animals and a pretend Western town. Activities are $5 each or $25 for a wristband; cash or check only.
Friends of the Danville Library Book Sale10:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Danville Library · Danville · 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.
Kidz Town Halloween Hay Day: downtown trick-or-treating10:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Downtown Livermore; Carnegie Park · Livermore · FreeKids in costume go shop to shop around downtown Livermore collecting candy, plus music, games and a costume contest at Carnegie Park. For kids in 5th grade and under; the first 1,500 kids get a treat bag.
Livermore Library storytimes, incl. Spanish Música y Movimiento10:15 AM · Civic Center / Rincon / Springtown branches + parks · Livermore · FreeFree storytimes and early-learning sessions for babies and young kids at the Civic Center, Rincon and Springtown branches and local parks: baby sing-alongs, music and movement, yoga storytime and crafts. There is a Spanish music-and-movement session, Música y Movimiento (Wednesdays 10:30am at Rincon), and an ASL (American Sign Language) stories-and-songs session on Sat Oct 17. Civic Center is closed Wed Oct 21.
Chess Hour11:00 AM – 12:00 PM · San Ramon Library · San Ramon · FreePractice 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.- Dungeons & Dragons Club11:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Dublin Library · Dublin · 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.
Diwali craft: paint your own Ganesha or diya11:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Dougherty Station Library · San Ramon · FreeA free kids' craft at Dougherty Station Library for Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights: kids ages 3–12 paint a figurine of Ganesha (the elephant-headed god of new beginnings) or a diya (small clay oil lamp) and learn what each means. No registration needed.- Trick or Treat on the Farm11:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Forest Home Farms Historic Park · San Ramon · FreeA daytime Halloween outing: kids come in costume and walk around the historic Forest Home Farms collecting treats and doing activities at stations. Free for all ages, no registration needed.
Blue Oaks Church trunk-or-treat12:00 – 1:30 PM · Blue Oaks Church · Pleasanton · Price not listedGames, a bounce house, cookie decorating and candy. Trunk-or-treat means kids in costume collect candy from decorated car trunks in a parking lot.- Floating Pumpkin Patch at The Wave pool12:00 – 1:00 PM · The Wave · Dublin · $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.
Boo Bash: Halloween party at Danville Livery12:00 – 3:00 PM · Danville Livery Shopping Center · Danville · 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 · Danville · 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!
Children's Illustration Workshop with Fateme Mokhles1:00 – 2:00 PM · Dublin Library · Dublin · 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 · 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.
- All Ages, All Moves: Chess and More3:00 – 4:30 PM · Dougherty Station Library · San Ramon · FreeJoin us for family friendly games at Dougherty Station Library! Drop in and challenge your family and friends with one of our games or bring your own.
Boo Bash: Halloween carnival for kids (with sensory-friendly session)3:15 – 4:00 PM · Robert Livermore Community Center – Recreation Building gym · Livermore · $16 per child; adults and under 2 freeA Halloween carnival for ages 3–11 at Robert Livermore Community Center, run by LARPD (Livermore's parks and recreation district), with crafts, carnival games with prizes and a Not-so-Haunted House. A quieter sensory-friendly session (less noise and crowding, for kids sensitive to that) runs first; buy tickets online, no refunds.
Halloween campfire at Del Valle park4:00 – 7:00 PM · Del Valle Regional Park – Visitor Center · Livermore · Free ($5 parking)An outdoor dusk program by the East Bay Regional Park District at Del Valle Regional Park: singing around a campfire, roasting s'mores (toasted marshmallow and chocolate between graham crackers) and a close look at 'creepy' animals. For all ages, costumes encouraged; kids need an adult, and parking is $5.
Danville Ward trunk-or-treat5:00 – 8:00 PM · Church of Jesus Christ, Danville Ward · Danville · 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.
Trunk-or-treat at San Ramon Valley United Methodist5:00 – 7:00 PM · San Ramon Valley United Methodist Church · Alamo · Price not listedA church parking-lot trunk-or-treat in Alamo. Trunk-or-treat means kids in costume collect candy from decorated car trunks in a parking lot.
Fall festival, chili contest and trunk-or-treat5:30 – 8:30 PM · Church of Jesus Christ · Livermore · Price not listedA fall festival with a chili cook-off and trunk-or-treat, hosted by the Windmill Springs Ward. Trunk-or-treat means kids in costume collect candy from decorated car trunks in a parking lot.- Mom's Haunted House: a not-scary night and a scary one7:00 PM · Mom's Haunted House · Livermore · FreeA home haunt with two nights: a gentle, not-scary one for little kids on Oct 24 from 7pm, and the scary version on Halloween from 6pm. A private home listed on FrightMaps; please be polite and stay on the sidewalk.
Sunday, October 25
- Full Moon Pumpkin Patch: 100 jack-o'-lanterns for charityNightly from 6pm through Nov 6 · Full Moon Pumpkin Patch · Danville · 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.
- G&M Farms pumpkin patch and corn mazeWed–Fri 3–7pm, Sat 10am–7pm, Sun 10am–6pm · G&M Farms · Livermore · $5 parkingA farm where families pick out pumpkins and find their way through a maze cut into a cornfield, for all ages; closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Hayrides, pedal carts and the cow train run on weekends only, and the maze stays open until 9pm on Saturdays. Haunted corn maze nights (a scary version for brave visitors) are Oct 17 and 24, starting at dark.
- Pumpkins After Dark: glowing jack-o'-lantern trailThu–Sun nights through Oct 31, 6:45–10pm · Alameda County Fairgrounds (parking Gate 8 off Valley Ave) · Pleasanton · $28.80 adults, $22.80 youth (4–17), 3 and under freeA nighttime walk-through trail lit by more than 10,000 hand-carved jack-o'-lanterns (pumpkins carved with faces and lit from inside) at the Alameda County Fairgrounds. Fine for all ages, with no jump scares; tickets are timed and sold online, and parking is $15 at Gate 8 off Valley Ave.
- Windmill Farms pumpkin patch and petting zooDaily 9am–7pm through Oct 31 · Windmill Farms · San Ramon · Pay per pumpkinAbout 20 kinds of pumpkins plus a small petting zoo, right on San Ramon Valley Blvd. You pay for the pumpkins you take home.
- Scarecrow Stroll in downtown DanvilleThrough Nov 1 · Downtown Danville · Danville · FreeMore than 50 downtown shops each put up a scarecrow. Grab a map, walk the route and vote for your favorite.
- 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 · Dublin · 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.
- Pick of the Patch: pumpkins and a bounce-house playgroundThrough Nov 1; weekdays 4–9pm, weekends 10am–9pm · Pick of the Patch Pumpkins (ABC Tree Farms) · Livermore · Free entry; bounce wristbands $22–35Pick a pumpkin, then let the kids loose in a big inflatable playground. Entry and parking are free; bounce wristbands for ages 2–12 cost $22–35.
- Scarecrow contest at Alden Lane NurseryThrough Oct 31, during nursery hours · Alden Lane Nursery · Livermore · FreeStroll past a garden full of homemade scarecrows and vote for your favorite, with pumpkins and gourds for sale around the nursery.
- Haunted Mansion Halloween: a family-friendly yard graveyardEvenings through Halloween; hours not posted · Haunted Mansion Halloween · Livermore · FreeA haunted-mansion and graveyard scene set up in a front yard. Gentle enough for families. A private home listed on FrightMaps; please be polite and stay on the sidewalk.
- Haunted Light Show: Halloween lights, music and fogEvenings through Halloween; hours not posted · Haunted Light Show · Danville · 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.
- Livermore Monsters: a free Halloween yard displayEvenings through Halloween; hours not posted · Livermore Monsters · Livermore · FreeA front yard full of Halloween monsters to stop by and look at. A private home listed on FrightMaps; please be polite and stay on the sidewalk.
- Joan's Farm pumpkin patchThrough Oct 31, Tue–Sun 10am–6pm · Joan's Farm · Livermore · Free entry, $5 parking; activities $5 or $25 wristbandA family pumpkin patch out on Mines Road with a maze, pumpkin bowling, a little train, farm animals and a pretend Western town. Activities are $5 each or $25 for a wristband; cash or check only.
Halloween Spirit Run on Main Street8:30 AM · Main Street, downtown Pleasanton · Pleasanton · $59.30 adults, $54 under 17, $27.50 kids' runPleasanton Rotary's 5K and 10K through downtown, plus a kids' run at 10am. Costumes welcome. Prices go up after Oct 24.
Cruise for Kids: Halloween car show for charity9:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Blackhawk Museum · Blackhawk · Free to watch; $30 to enter a carA Halloween-themed car show in the Blackhawk Museum area where owners park their cars for people to walk around and admire; the money goes to Lucile Packard Children's Hospital. Watching is free, and entering your own car costs $30; museum admission is separate.- Halloween Spooktacular at Hacienda Crossings1:00 – 3:00 PM · Hacienda Crossings · Dublin · FreeFace painting, balloon art, a photo booth, cotton candy and treat bags (while they last) in the entertainment area by Ike's.
Halloween hayrides at historic Hagemann Ranch1:00 – 5:00 PM · Hagemann Ranch · Livermore · FreeThe Livermore Heritage Guild opens its 1870s ranch for hayrides, crafts, games and pumpkin decorating.
It's the Great Pumpkin Bash2:00 – 4:30 PM · Creekside Community Church · Alamo · Free (RSVP)Trick-or-treating, mini pumpkin decorating, a raffle and a Charlie Brown movie. Free, but space is limited, so RSVP.- Orangefest: trunk-or-treat and fall fun in San Ramon3:00 – 5:00 PM · Brave Church San Ramon · San Ramon · FreeTrunk-or-treat, a DJ, bounce houses and food trucks. Trunk-or-treat means kids in costume collect candy from decorated car trunks in a parking lot.
- Pumpkin carving with a park ranger, plus toddler nature class3:00 – 5:00 PM · Sycamore Grove Park (Arroyo Road entrance / Reservable Picnic Area) · Livermore · Price not listedTwo programs from LARPD (Livermore Area Recreation and Park District) at Sycamore Grove Park: a pumpkin-carving session for all ages led by Ranger Rudy (bring your own pumpkin; it is already full), and Sycamore Sprouts, a nature class for 2- and 3-year-olds about creek life that starts Oct 26 and meets about every other week. Register online.
- John Knox Presbyterian trunk-or-treat3:30 – 5:00 PM · John Knox Presbyterian Church · Dublin · 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.
- Rolling Hills Church trunk-or-treat5:00 – 7:00 PM · Rolling Hills Church · Danville · 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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Evening Family Storytime and Music StorytimeMon Oct 19 & 26, Wed Oct 21, 6:30pm · Dublin Library · Dublin · 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.- Family Storytime at San Ramon LibraryMon Oct 19 & 26, 6:30–7pm · San Ramon Library · San Ramon · FreeA free 30-minute evening storytime at San Ramon Library with songs, picture books and stories. Best for ages 3–5, but everyone is welcome; just drop in, no sign-up.
- Musical Storytime and Stay & Play for little kidsTue Oct 20 & 27, 10:15–10:45am · Dougherty Station Library · San Ramon · FreeA free library storytime full of songs for babies, toddlers and preschoolers at Dougherty Station Library, followed by open play time with early-learning toys. Just come; no registration needed.
- Toddler Storytime at Dublin LibraryTuesdays 11–11:30am · Dublin Library – Virginia Bennett Room · Dublin · 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 · Dublin · 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.
Paws to Read: kids read to therapy dogs (Halloween)Tue Oct 13, 20 & 27, 7pm & 7:30pm · Pleasanton Library · Pleasanton · FreeKids in 1st to 5th grade read aloud one-on-one to a calm therapy dog from Valley Humane Society at Pleasanton Library, in 25-minute sessions; reading to a patient dog helps kids build confidence. Free, but sessions are full; join the waitlist online.
Baby Bounce: storytime for babiesWed Oct 14 & 21, 10–10:30am · Dublin Library · Dublin · 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.- Family Story Hour: library storytimeWed Oct 14 & 21, 11:15–11:45am · Danville Library – Children's Reading Room · Danville · 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.
- San Ramon LEGO ClubOct 21 & Nov 18, 4pm–5pm · San Ramon Library · San Ramon · FreePlaying with LEGO® blocks encourages creativity, problem solving and teamwork. Join us and learn while having fun!
RTL Manga & GN ClubOct 21 & Nov 18, 4:30pm–5:15pm · Dublin Library · Dublin · 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.- Trunk or Treat with Livermore PoliceWed Oct 21, 5–8pm · Livermore Police Department · Livermore · FreePolice cars and fire trucks are decorated and handing out candy around the Livermore police station. Kids under 12 need an adult. Trunk-or-treat means kids in costume collect candy from decorated car trunks in a parking lot.
- Evening Family Storytime and CraftWed Oct 14 & 21, 6:30–7:30pm · Dougherty Station Library · San Ramon · FreeAn evening storytime at Dougherty Station Library for kids 1 to 5, using a felt board (stories told with cut-out felt pieces), followed by a craft at 7pm. Older siblings are welcome. Free, no registration.
Toddler and family storytimes at Pleasanton LibraryWed 7pm (family), Thu 11am (toddler) · Pleasanton Library · Pleasanton · FreeFree weekly storytimes where a librarian reads picture books and leads songs: Thursday mornings for ages 2–5, and Wednesday evenings for the whole family with guitar sing-alongs. Just drop in, no sign-up; the Wednesday room changes week to week, so check when you arrive.
Baby Stay and PlayOct 22 & Nov 12, 10:15am–11am · Dublin Library · Dublin · 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!- Preschool Storytime at San Ramon LibraryEvery other Thu, 10:15–10:45am (Oct 22, Nov 5 & 19, Dec 3) · San Ramon Library · San Ramon · FreeA free storytime for 3- to 5-year-olds at San Ramon Library with longer picture books, songs and early-literacy activities (games that build pre-reading skills), every other Thursday. Kids under 3, or with younger siblings, should go to the 11:15am storytime instead.
- StorytimeThursdays 11:15am–11:45am (Oct 22 – Nov 26) · San Ramon Library · San Ramon · FreeRead! Talk! Sing! Play! Join us for Storytime and enjoy books, songs, fingerplays, movement and fun. Attending Storytime is a wonderful opportunity for young children to develop language, early literacy and social skills.
- Pop-Up CrafternoonOct 22 & Nov 23, 3pm–4pm · San Ramon Library · San Ramon · FreeJoin us in the children's area for a fun craft!
- Spooktacular: Halloween party for little kidsThu Oct 22, 4–5:30pm or 6–7:30pm · Ballroom (Town facility) · Danville · $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.
- The Barcodes Book Club for KidsThu Oct 22, 4:30pm–5:30pm · Dougherty Station Library · San Ramon · FreeThe Barcodes Book Club at the Dougherty Station Library is for kids currently in grades 3 to 5. Enjoy lively book discussions and fun themed activities with prizes.
Family YogaThursdays 5:30pm–6:30pm (Oct 22 – Nov 12) · Dublin Library · Dublin · 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 · Dublin · 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.- Fall nature storytime: pumpkinsFri Oct 23, 10:15–11am · Crow Canyon Gardens · San Ramon · Price not listedOutdoor stories and activities about pumpkins at Crow Canyon Gardens, for ages 2–5 with a grown-up.
Baby Storytime at Pleasanton LibraryFri Oct 16 & 23, 11–11:30am · Pleasanton Library – Library Meeting Room · Pleasanton · FreeA gentle library session of books, songs and lap bounces (rhymes while bouncing baby on your knee) for babies who aren't walking yet, with stay-and-play time afterward. Register online; sign-up opens a week before each session and every person counts, so 2 adults and 1 baby is 3 attendees.- 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) · Danville · 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.
SMART: sing-and-rhyme time for toddlersMon Oct 26, 10–10:30am · Dublin Library · Dublin · 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.- Dayspring Trunk and TreatMon Oct 26, 4–8pm · Danville Congregational Church · Danville · 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.
Fantastic Fourth Grade Book ClubMon Oct 26, 5pm–5:45pm · Dublin Library · Dublin · FreeFourth graders (including homeschoolers in fourth grade) are invited to join us for Fantastic Fourth Grade Book Club!
Fratello Marionettes: Halloween puppet showTue Oct 27, 4–4:45pm · Danville Library · Danville · 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.
Diwali crafts night at Dublin LibraryTue Oct 27, 5–7pm · Dublin Library – Virginia Bennett Room · Dublin · 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.- Paws to Read: kids read to therapy dogsTue Oct 13 & 27, 5:30–6:30pm · San Ramon Library – Upstairs Program Room · San Ramon · FreeKids in grades 1–5 practice reading aloud to calm, certified therapy dogs at San Ramon Library, which helps them build confidence without anyone judging. Register at the information desk or call 925.973.2850; there is no online sign-up.
- Paws to ReadOct 14 – Nov 18, 8 dates · Danville Library · Danville · 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!
Kids Draw and Paint - PikachuWed Oct 28, 5pm–6pm · Dublin Library · Dublin · 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 · Dublin · 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.- Storytime Halloween CelebrationThu Oct 29, 11:15am–11:45am · San Ramon Library · San Ramon · FreeJoin us for a special Halloween Storytime. We will have little kid friendly Halloween Stories and yummy treats! Costumes welcome! Participants are welcome to stay for a 15-minute play session at the end of Storytime.
- Fall nature storytime: Halloween specialFri Oct 30, 10:15–11am · Crow Canyon Gardens · San Ramon · Price not listedHalloween stories and a nature activity outdoors at Crow Canyon Gardens, for little kids with a grown-up. Costumes welcome.
- Sensory-friendly trick-or-treatFri Oct 30, 4:30–6:30pm · Alamo Women's Club · Alamo · FreeAn indoor, not-scary trick-or-treat with a quiet room, for kids who find big Halloween crowds and noise overwhelming.
Trunk-or-treat and chili cook-offFri Oct 30, 6–10pm · Church of Jesus Christ · Livermore · Price not listedHosted by the Sycamore Grove Ward, with a chili cook-off alongside the candy. Trunk-or-treat means kids in costume collect candy from decorated car trunks in a parking lot.- Surprise Day with a Book - Last Day!Sat Oct 31 · Dublin Library · Dublin · 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.
- Halloween critters: creepy or cool?Sat Oct 31, 10:30am · Del Valle Regional Park · Livermore · Free (park parking fee)A park naturalist introduces the spiders, bats, snakes and other animals people find spooky, at Del Valle. Free; regular park parking fee.
- Fun on the Farm: pumpkins, gourds and squashSat Oct 31, about 11am–2pm · Forest Home Farms Historic Park · San Ramon · FreeA free drop-in day at Forest Home Farms about pumpkins, gourds and squash. The farm's calendar doesn't print the year, so double-check before you go.
- Crazy Crafts and Costume ContestSat Oct 31, 11am–12:30pm · Dublin Library · Dublin · 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.
- Saturday StorytimeSat Oct 31, 11am–11:45am · Danville Library · Danville · 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!
- Spooky Sunol open houseSat Oct 31, 1–3:30pm · Sunol Regional Wilderness Visitor Center · Sunol · Free ($5 weekend parking)Games, a scavenger hunt, tastes of foods pollinated by bats and visits with animal ambassadors at the Sunol visitor center. Costumes encouraged.
Family Movie: Hocus PocusSat Oct 31, 2pm–3:45pm · Dublin Library · Dublin · 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.
Valley Community Church trunk-or-treatSat Oct 31, 3–5pm · Valley Community Church · Pleasanton · FreeBounce houses, food trucks and decorated cars on Halloween afternoon. Trunk-or-treat means kids in costume collect candy from decorated car trunks in a parking lot.
Agape fall festivalSat Oct 31, 3–7pm · Agape Presbyterian Church · San Ramon · Price not listedFamily games and snacks on Halloween afternoon and evening.- ABC to DrawingSun Nov 1, 3pm–4pm · Dublin Library · Dublin · 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.
- Tinker Thinkers!Tue Nov 3, 4pm–5pm · San Ramon Library · San Ramon · FreeFor elementary school children in 1st-5th grades only please. STEAM activities on the first Tuesday of each month. Make, create, build and explore with our building, tinkering and craft activities!
30 Years of Jazz CelebrationWed Nov 4, 3:30pm–4:30pm · San Ramon Library · San Ramon · FreeLet’s party like it’s 1996! Join us as we pay tribute to 30 Years of Jazz concerts at the San Ramon Library. The tradition began in 1996, when San Ramon was selected as the only California city to host a Smithsonian exhibit about Duke Ellington.
Preschool Crafts and FunThu Nov 5, 11am–12pm · Dublin Library · Dublin · 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.- Legos & ListeningThu Nov 5, 4pm–4:45pm · Danville Library · Danville · 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.
Día de los Muertos celebrationSat Nov 7, 1–3pm · Pleasanton Senior Center · Pleasanton · FreeFirehouse Arts hosts a free Day of the Dead afternoon with an ofrenda (altar) display, bilingual stories, folk dance, crafts and face painting.- Tagalog Children's BooksSun Nov 8, 2pm–3:30pm · Dublin Library · Dublin · 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!
- Bookworms: San Ramon Library Kid's Book ClubTue Nov 10, 4pm–5pm · San Ramon Library · San Ramon · FreeBookworms is a monthly book club for readers in 3rd through 5th grade (2026/2027 school year). We will discuss a new book each month and enjoy a book themed activity.
- Hindi StorytimeThu Nov 12, 4pm–4:30pm · San Ramon Library · San Ramon · FreeJoin us for Hindi Storytime and enjoy fun stories and rhymes in Hindi. This program will be most enjoyable for children ages 2-9. All ages and abilities are welcome.
Sensory StorytimeSat Nov 14, 10am–10:30am · Pleasanton Library · Pleasanton · FreeJoin us for an inclusive storytime that focuses on providing a relaxed environment for kids with sensory needs. After storytime, you are welcome to come into the library to check out books and materials.- STEAM SaturdaySat Nov 14, 10:30am–12pm · Dougherty Station Library · San Ramon · FreeKids ages 3 to 12 are invited to explore STEAM learning focused stations on the 2nd Saturday of each month. Guest will have the opportunity to experiment and play with engineering, science, art, and coding toys and activities.
- Apple Core CraftSun Nov 15, 2pm–3pm · Dublin Library · Dublin · 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 · Dublin · 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 · Dublin · 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 · Dublin · 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 · Dublin · 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.- Firehouse PYTC: Shrek the Musical KIDSJan 16–24, 2027 · Firehouse Arts Center · Pleasanton · Price not listedA youth theater production of Shrek the Musical KIDS.
Ultra Dance CompetitionFeb 6–8, 2027 · Alameda County Fairgrounds · Pleasanton · Price not listedA dance competition in Pleasanton.
Major League Table TennisFeb 13–15, 2027 · Alameda County Fairgrounds · Pleasanton · Price not listedA Major League Table Tennis pro event.- Showstopper Dance CompetitionMar 6–8, 2027 · Alameda County Fairgrounds · Pleasanton · Price not listedA dance competition in Pleasanton.
- Livermore Valley Half Marathon & 5KSunday, Mar 7, 2027 · Livermore Valley wine country · Livermore · Price not listedA half marathon through the vineyards, plus a 5K.
- Dublin St. Patrick's Day CelebrationMar 13–14, 2027 · Dublin · Dublin · Price not listedDublin's signature Irish festival with a parade, a 5K and a carnival.
NorCal Reptile ExpoMar 14–15, 2027 · Alameda County Fairgrounds · Pleasanton · Price not listedA reptile and exotic pet expo.- Tri-Valley Innovation FairSaturday, Apr 17, 2027, 10am–5pm · Tri-Valley Innovation Fair · Pleasanton · FreeA free tech and innovation expo for families, hosted by Quest.
- Devil Mountain RunSunday, May 2, 2027 · Downtown Danville · Danville · Price not listedA 10K and 5K run through downtown Danville.
- Alameda County FairJun 18 – Jul 11, 2027 (Wednesday to Sunday) · Alameda County Fairgrounds · Pleasanton · Price not listedThe county fair with rides, horse racing, concerts and fair food.
- Danville Kiwanis 4th of July ParadeJuly 4 · Downtown Danville · Danville · Price not listedThe Tri-Valley's biggest Fourth of July parade.
- 44th Run for EducationOct 10, 2027 · San Ramon Valley Education Foundation · Danville · Price not listedA community 5K and 10K run with family activities.
- San Ramon Holiday Tree LightingLate November; 2027 dates TBA · City Center Bishop Ranch · San Ramon · Price not listedChristmas tree lighting at City Center.
- Dublin Picnic FlixSummer; 2027 dates TBA · Dublin parks · Dublin · Price not listedOutdoor movies in the park.
- Livermore Downtown Street FestUsually mid-May (May 16–17 in 2026); 2027 dates TBA · Downtown Livermore · Livermore · Price not listedA downtown street festival with music, wine and a market.
- Lake Del Valle Scenic Boat TourWeekends, Jul 4 – early September; 2027 dates TBA · Lake Del Valle · Livermore · Price not listedA guided boat tour on the lake in the park.
- Danville Moonlight Movies & MusicSummer; 2027 dates TBA · Danville Moonlight Movies & Music · Danville · Price not listedOutdoor movies and music in Danville in summer.
- Dublin Summer Concert SeriesThursdays, June to early August; 2027 dates TBA · Emerald Glen Park · Dublin · Price not listedThursday concerts at Emerald Glen Park.
- Pleasanton Concerts in the ParkFridays, June – August; 2027 dates TBA · Lions Wayside Park · Pleasanton · FreeFree Friday concerts at Lions Wayside Park.
- San Ramon Summer ConcertsJuly – August; 2027 dates TBA · Central Park Amphitheater · San Ramon · FreeFree concerts at the Central Park amphitheater.
- Dublin SplatterSeptember (Sep 12 in 2026); 2027 dates TBA · Dublin Splatter · Dublin · Price not listedA big festival with food, music, beer and wine.
- Dublin Harvest FairOctober; 2027 dates TBA · Heritage Park · Dublin · Price not listedAn autumn harvest fair at Heritage Park.
- Alden Lane Fall FestivalOctober; 2027 dates TBA · Alden Lane Nursery · Livermore · Price not listedA fall festival with pumpkins at the garden center.
- Alamo Summer Concerts in the ParkSummer Fridays; 2027 dates TBA · Livorna Park · Alamo · FreeFree concerts at Livorna Park.
- Diwali DhamakaOctober; 2027 dates TBA · Alameda County Fairgrounds · Pleasanton · Price not listedA Diwali celebration at the fairgrounds.
- 626 Night MarketAround May; 2027 dates TBA · Alameda County Fairgrounds · Pleasanton · Price not listedAn Asian-flavored night market.
- Pirates of Emerson Haunted ThemeparkOctober; 2027 dates TBA · Alameda County Fairgrounds · Pleasanton · Price not listedA haunted theme park at the fairgrounds.
- Haunted Hub / Trick or Treat on the FarmLate October; 2027 dates TBA · City Center Bishop Ranch · San Ramon · Price not listedHalloween events in San Ramon.
- Dublin Friday Night Market at St. Pat’s RowSummer Fridays; 2027 dates TBA · St. Pat's Row · Dublin · Price not listedA Friday night market.
- Pumpkins After DarkOctober; 2027 dates TBA · Alameda County Fairgrounds · Pleasanton · Price not listedAn evening walk among carved pumpkin displays.
- Livermore Downtown Witches Night Out / Kidz Town HalloweenOctober; 2027 dates TBA · Downtown Livermore · Livermore · Price not listedHalloween events in downtown Livermore.
- Niles Canyon Railway Train of LightsLate November – December; 2027 dates TBA · Niles Canyon Railway · Sunol · Price not listedA night train ride decorated with lights.
- Pleasanton Hometown Holiday CelebrationEarly December; 2027 dates TBA · Main Street · Pleasanton · Price not listedA holiday parade and tree lighting on Main Street.
- Dublin Holiday Tree LightingDecember; 2027 dates TBA · Dublin · Dublin · Price not listedDublin's tree lighting ceremony.
- Tri-Valley Easter / Spring Eggstravaganza EventsMarch – April; 2027 dates TBA · Danville · 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 · Danville · Price not listedDanville's Old Oak Tree lighting.
- San Ramon Art & Wind FestivalMemorial Day weekend (late May); 2027 dates TBA · Central Park · San Ramon · Price not listedKites, art and carnival fun at Central Park.
- Livermore Holiday Sights & Sounds ParadeFirst Saturday of December; 2027 dates TBA · Downtown Livermore · Livermore · Price not listedA holiday parade and tree lighting.
- Dublin Juneteenth CelebrationJune; 2027 dates TBA · Emerald Glen Park · Dublin · Price not listedA Juneteenth celebration, held with the Summer Concert Series.
- Alden Lane Holiday EveningsDecember; 2027 dates TBA · Alden Lane Nursery · Livermore · Price not listedHoliday lights evenings at the garden center.
- Bankhead Presents Spring 2027 (Closing with Rita Rudner, Jun 4)Spring 2027 through Jun 4 · Bankhead Theater · Livermore · Price not listedThe spring season of comedy, family shows, magic and theater, closing with Rita Rudner on June 4.