Things to do with kids in San Ramon, CA
Storytimes, classes, shows and festivals for kids in San Ramon, CA: 29 listed, checked by a local editor.
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Windmill Farms pumpkin patch and petting zooDaily 9am–7pm through Oct 31 · Windmill Farms · 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.
Chess Hour11:00 AM – 12:00 PM · San Ramon Library · 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.
Diwali craft: paint your own Ganesha or diya11:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Dougherty Station Library · 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 · 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.- All Ages, All Moves: Chess and More3:00 – 4:30 PM · Dougherty Station Library · 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.
Sunday, October 25
- Windmill Farms pumpkin patch and petting zooDaily 9am–7pm through Oct 31 · Windmill Farms · 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.
- Orangefest: trunk-or-treat and fall fun in San Ramon3:00 – 5:00 PM · Brave Church 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.
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Family Storytime at San Ramon LibraryMon Oct 19 & 26, 6:30–7pm · San Ramon Library · 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 · 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.
- San Ramon LEGO ClubOct 21 & Nov 18, 4pm–5pm · San Ramon Library · FreePlaying with LEGO® blocks encourages creativity, problem solving and teamwork. Join us and learn while having fun!
- Evening Family Storytime and CraftWed Oct 14 & 21, 6:30–7:30pm · Dougherty Station Library · 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.
- Preschool Storytime at San Ramon LibraryEvery other Thu, 10:15–10:45am (Oct 22, Nov 5 & 19, Dec 3) · San Ramon Library · 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 · 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 · FreeJoin us in the children's area for a fun craft!
- The Barcodes Book Club for KidsThu Oct 22, 4:30pm–5:30pm · Dougherty Station Library · 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.
- Fall nature storytime: pumpkinsFri Oct 23, 10:15–11am · Crow Canyon Gardens · Price not listedOutdoor stories and activities about pumpkins at Crow Canyon Gardens, for ages 2–5 with a grown-up.
- Paws to Read: kids read to therapy dogsTue Oct 13 & 27, 5:30–6:30pm · San Ramon Library – Upstairs Program Room · 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.
- Storytime Halloween CelebrationThu Oct 29, 11:15am–11:45am · San Ramon Library · 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 · Price not listedHalloween stories and a nature activity outdoors at Crow Canyon Gardens, for little kids with a grown-up. Costumes welcome.
Fun on the Farm: pumpkins, gourds and squashSat Oct 31, about 11am–2pm · Forest Home Farms Historic Park · 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.
Agape fall festivalSat Oct 31, 3–7pm · Agape Presbyterian Church · Price not listedFamily games and snacks on Halloween afternoon and evening.- Tinker Thinkers!Tue Nov 3, 4pm–5pm · San Ramon Library · 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 · 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.- Bookworms: San Ramon Library Kid's Book ClubTue Nov 10, 4pm–5pm · San Ramon Library · 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 · 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.
- STEAM SaturdaySat Nov 14, 10:30am–12pm · Dougherty Station Library · 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.
San Ramon Holiday Tree LightingLate November; 2027 dates TBA · City Center Bishop Ranch · Price not listedChristmas tree lighting at City Center.- San Ramon Summer ConcertsJuly – August; 2027 dates TBA · Central Park Amphitheater · FreeFree concerts at the Central Park amphitheater.
- Haunted Hub / Trick or Treat on the FarmLate October; 2027 dates TBA · City Center Bishop Ranch · Price not listedHalloween events in San Ramon.
San Ramon Art & Wind FestivalMemorial Day weekend (late May); 2027 dates TBA · Central Park · Price not listedKites, art and carnival fun at Central Park.