Halloween Fun and Activities Guide for San Francisco Kids

Here's what you need to know to have the best Halloween in San Francisco, including the best Halloween events, and the best crafts and treats you can make at home.

We've also got some easy Halloween costume ideas, not to mention some spooky snacks and not-very-scary (but very festive) Halloween movies for the whole family.

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No tricks, just plenty of sweet treats for costumed kids in the Bay Area. Photo by Al Macks, Presidio of Monterey Public Affairs (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)
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Where your little pumpkin can meet up with a great pumpkin. Photo courtesy of Speer Family Farms
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The witchy sisters from Hocus Pocus 2 are back! Photo courtesy of Disney Enterprises, Inc. © 2022 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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Add a dose of humor to the holiday with these Halloween jokes.
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