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10 Things to do with Bay Area Kids this November (2025)

10 kid-friendly things to do in the Bay Area this November 2025- ice rinks, glow walks, trains, circus, and more. Dates, tips, and family-ready picks.

Bay Area Holiday Ice Rinks 2025: Where to Ice Skate This Winter

Find 2025 Bay Area holiday ice rinks—SF, East Bay, Peninsula, South Bay. See dates, hours, pricing, and tips for skating with kids.

Bay Area Holiday Trains 2025

Tis the season for Bay Area Holiday Train tickets! Many are already on sale and sell out quickly.

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Bay Area parents… I made a calendar of things to do so we don’t have to scroll through 50 websites every week.

It’s called Go Find Fun>> Link is in my bio!

And btw, you can add events to it, so if you’ve got something happening locally, share it with me there!
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Comment GO for the direct link to our Bay Area family-friendly events calendar or find the link in bio.

It’s totally FREE.

You can also add events. There’s a button on the top right corner of the website for that.

Let me know what you think of our free events calendar or what questions you have! Your feedback is everything 🫶🏼

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This is one of our favorite family-friendly places to eat in the East Bay: Public Market Emeryville

Nearly two dozen eats under one roof including NEW bites to try: Alma y Sazon, Demiya, and Tease Southern Kitchen.

Split a few plates, end with something sweet, then let the kids run at Christie Park playground right out back.

📍 5959 Shellmound St, Emeryville, CA 94608 🚗 Free parking behind the market + both sides of Shellmound St 🚆 Amtrak Emeryville = 5-minute walk (0.2 mi) via pedestrian bridge 🌊 Close to Emeryville Harbor

🧺 Every Saturday: Farmers Market 🎉 Check their website for upcoming pop-ups and community events

Share with a friend and make a plan to go!

This is what November in the Bay Area looks like for kids and families 🤩 and it’s just the start….

See link in bio for all the event details + list of holiday trains + info on holiday ice rinks

🗓️ For more weekly events check out our GO Find Fun events calendar >> linked in bio

Here are the 10 things highlighted in this reel:
1. Holiday ice rinks opening (all month)
2. Zoppe circus in RWC Nov 1-30 • @zoppe_circus @rwcparks
3. King Tides Nov 5-7
4. Last chance to see Trolls at @filoliestate Nov 10
5. Glowfari at @oaklandzoo starts Nov 7
6. San Jose Holiday Lights starts Nov 14 @docafestival
7. IlluminOdyssey at @curiodyssey starts Nov 16
8. Holiday train rides
9. Gingerbread house at @fairmontsanfrancisco Nov 22
10. SJ Christmas in the Park Nov 28 @christmasintheparksj

And it’s not just the sandbox views that are cool…
the entire Bay Area Discovery Museum is AMAZING.

Indoor + outdoor exhibits, hands-on play, creativity stations, water + sand play… it’s seriously one of the best spots for little explorers in the Bay.

Save this for your next family adventure day ✨

📍 Sausalito, CA
🎟️ Bay Area Discovery Museum
👶 Perfect for toddlers + young kids

This is what November 2025 in the Bay Area looks like for kids and families 🤩 and it’s just the start….

🗣️Comment NOVEMBER for all the event details + list of holiday trains + info on holiday ice rinks

🗓️ For more weekly events check out our GO Find Fun events calendar >> linked in bio

Here are the 10 things highlighted in this reel:
1. Holiday ice rinks opening (all month)
2. Zoppe circus in RWC Nov 1-30 • @zoppe_circus @rwcparks
3. King Tides Nov 5-7
4. Last chance to see Trolls at @filoliestate Nov 10
5. Glowfari at @oaklandzoo starts Nov 7
6. San Jose Holiday Lights starts Nov 14 @docafestival
7. IlluminOdyssey at @curiodyssey starts Nov 16
8. Holiday train rides
9. Gingerbread house at @fairmontsanfrancisco Nov 22
10. SJ Christmas in the Park Nov 28 @christmasintheparksj

It’s timeeee. 🎶🎵🎄 Who else is jumping right into the holiday season?

Even got our family Christmas pics already done thanks to the amazing Santa experience at @christmasvilleinemeryville

** discount code: KIDSGO25

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Happy Halloween everyone! 🎃

I love a family costume and of course we had to dress up as our favorites from KDH

• Rumi, Derpy tiger, Sussy Magpie bird and Jinu •

What’s everyone dressing up as for Halloween??

Let me know in the comments. I LOVE a good family costume, even more if it’s a DIY costume!

Here are a few of my faves from years past.

Your sign to stop scrolling and schedule yourself that massage! Because after balancing kids activities, work, family, life and all the things… you deserve this 👏

📍Spa Siam Orchid
10 E 3rd Ave, San Mateo

I got the Siam Orchid Ritual Massage and the Gua Sha Lift & Firm. Everything was soooo good. The massage was a traditional Thai style involving stretching and even walking on my back! I felt fantastic afterward.

Highly recommend!

Who else is way overdue for some pampering??

If you’re looking for a family-friendly pumpkin patch in the Bay Area, Lemos Farm in Half Moon Bay is the one. Pony rides, train rides, petting zoo, hay rides- it’s pure fall magic 🍂

🎟 Adult passes: $14.99–$19.99
👧 Kid passes: $32.99–$37.99 (under 14 months are free!)
🅿️ Parking included 🙌
📅 Open daily in October + weekends through Nov 16

Pro tip: it can get crowded on weekends, so go on a weekday or one of the November weekends for a more relaxed vibe.

📍12320 San Mateo Rd, Half Moon Bay, CA

💌 Comment GUIDE and I’ll send you my full Bay Area Pumpkin Patch Guide, map included!
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Goblin Jamboree might be over (ends 10/26), but there’s ALWAYS something amazing at the Bay Area Discovery Museum.

It’s the most hands-on, creative kids’ museum we’ve been to… think indoor/outdoor open-ended play, art labs, makerspaces and epic Golden Gate Bridge views.

Note : Wobbleland wraps 10/26, and new, exciting Discovery Zones are coming soon.

🌟Add a visit to BADM to your list!

📍 Bay Area Discovery Museum
557 McReynolds Rd, Sausalito, CA 94965

From Elsa to Encanto, the magic is real! Don’t miss Disney On Ice at SAP Center San Jose this Friday 10/24 to Sunday 10/26 only!

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO⬇️
- Arrive early to allow time for snacks and finding your seats
- it’s cold in there. Bring a sweater.
- Reserve parking in advance with spot hero ($25-$30)
- Pyrotechnics are used throughout the show and can feel loud/startling
- The show features Frozen & Encanto but Mickey and friends make appearances, as well as Disney princesses at the very end.
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Save this for later and comment TRIP if you want my full family-friendly Anaheim itinerary

These are 10 things I wish I knew before going to Disneyland with my kids…

From skipping rope drop to surviving until fireworks, these are the real tips I’m bringing into our next trip!

What tips would you add??

#visitanaheim #stellerstories

Don’t go to Disneyland and miss THESE Anaheim gems!

👇 Comment TRIP for the full Anaheim itinerary… trust me, you’ll want to add these to your list!

🧪 Discovery Cube: A science museum kids LOVE (free with ASTC passport program)
🎢 Adventure City: theme park made for little ones
🍽️ Anaheim Packing District: The best foodie stop

#visitanaheim #stellarstories

Bay Area Kids GO to Anaheim! 🎉

>> Comment TRIP to steal our full itinerary⬇️

It’s got all the details on everything we did, ate, where we stayed, and what the hidden gems are beyond Disney!

#VisitAnaheim #StellerStories #sponsored #familytravel
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This isn’t your typical OT clinic! OT Park goes beyond appointments to create a real community for kids and families. 💛

📍 Location: 300 Digital Dr, Morgan Hill, CA

💳 Now accepting all major insurances

OT Park offers:
• Pediatric Occupational Therapy
• Fine & Gross Motor Development
• AI-Based Personalized Plans
• Handwriting Help
• Feeding Therapy
• Speech Therapy
• Social-Emotional Support

Curious if your child could benefit from OT services?
👉 Schedule a screening at https://otpark.com/getstarted/ or reach out to @otparkbox

Exclusive discount code⬇️
Save 15% off with KIDSGO15

Comment TICKET and I’ll send you all the info!

October 19 at @sparksocialsf , experience the most unique and family friendly Halloween event in San Francisco…

👻Oogubi Wonderland: a mini sensory theme park where the kids play, and parents chill.

✨ Featuring:
💚 Character meet & greets with Elphaba and Rumi
🎶 Live music by @djantitdope
💦 Epic foam party, glow tent & balloon house
🍔 Food trucks + beer & wine garden
🎟️ Exclusive bar & food discounts + private lounges

Learn more at Oogubi.com or @oogubievents

Who else is excited for this?!
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A real pumpkin patch experience…no rides, no crowds, just a beautiful farm and good vibes.

🍂Tucked in the Santa Cruz Mountains, just 10 min from downtown Los Gatos, @patchen.farm is family-owned and full of charm.

🍿Wander through pumpkins and gourds, snap a photo with Betty the red truck, and enjoy popcorn, cider, and mini donuts under the redwoods.

🍷Don’t miss Harvest Nights (Saturdays 4–6pm) with live music, food & local wine!

🐾 Dog-friendly

💰 $20 Pumpkin Pass per car (that’s worth $20 towards your pumpkin purchase)

📍 Patchen Farm
22217 Old Santa Cruz Hwy, Los Gatos
Fri 10–5 | Sat 10–6 | Sun 10–5

🎃Come for the pumpkins, stay for the vibes.

This place is perfect if you want the option of some attractions but are not planning to do a ton of them, so imo it’s great for really little ones who are happy just exploring, or older kids who’ve outgrown the rides. 🙌

There’s no admission fee, and attractions like the train ride, hay ride, bounce house, petting zoo, and haunted house start $5 - $6++ each (pay as you go).

🛍️ Don’t skip their shop.. it’s full of Halloween goodies, home décor, and the kind of trinkets you actually want to take home!

📍 Pastorino Farms
12391 San Mateo Rd (Hwy 92), Half Moon Bay, CA
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Comment GO for the full list of family friendly events happening in the Bay Area all month long.

Missing an event? Add it! There’s a button on the top right of the events calendar

Tell your friends… 🫶🏼

🎃 Save and Share with your friends to plan your trip here soon!

👇 Here are the details 👇

📍Three Nunns Farm
550 Walnut Blvd, Brentwood
Open Daily 9am to 8p til 10/31

Cost:
Free parking

🚜 Tractor ride- $15, takes you to the pumpkin patch and back (this fee also includes a 5 pound pumpkin credit!)

🎟️ Tickets to attractions are sold separately starting at $4+ per ride

🧊 Stay cool with some homemade popsicles sold on site + lemonade and refreshments

👶🏻 Strollers: they have wagons at the pumpkin patch that kids can sit in, but you’re welcome to bring your own stroller or wagon as long as it folds easily to put onto the tractor ride

🎃 Save and Share with your friends to plan your trip here soon!

👇 Here are the details 👇

📍Three Nunns Farm • @threenunnsfarm
550 Walnut Blvd, Brentwood
Open Daily 9am to 8p til 11/2

Cost:
Free parking

🚜 Tractor ride- $15, takes you to the pumpkin patch and back (this fee also includes a 5 pound pumpkin credit!)

🎟️ Tickets to attractions are sold separately

🧊 Stay cool with some homemade popsicles sold on site + lemonade and refreshments

👶🏻 Strollers: they have wagons at the pumpkin patch that kids can sit in, but you’re welcome to bring your own stroller or wagon as long as it folds easily to put onto the tractor ride

A fun, fall night stroll for kids & grown-ups: glowing gardens, the mansion looking delightfully spooky, Trolls by moonlight, and snacks/drinks (including alcohol) to buy.

Stroller-friendly (it’s about 1 mile loop to see the Trolls)

📍Nightfall at Filoli (Woodside, CA)

🗓️ Happening Now–Nov 10 only (and last chance to see the Trolls before the go!)

🎟️ Tickets: Adults $45–$49 • Kids $35–$39.

>> Save + share!

Who else is making a DIY Halloween costume?

Welcome to Part 1 of my process! Hopefully this costume turns out the way it looks in my mind 😅

Any guesses what it is???

Howl-O-Ween at Great Wolf Lodge is on now through October 31 and it’s such a fun family getaway! 🎃🐺

✨ What we loved:
– The indoor water park (perfect for all ages)
– Trick-or-treating through the lodge + nightly dance parties
– Daily themed activities for kids (games, story times, character meet-n-greet, etc)
– Arcade, mini golf, bowling, ropes course + more for the big kids
– Toddler-friendly play areas, splash zones, and daytime activities

💡 Pro tips:
– You don’t have to stay overnight.. grab a Day Pass for the water park.
– Staying the night? You can start using the water park at 1 PM BEFORE check-in AND the rest of the day AFTER check-out.
– Check out the Wolf Pass (or Pup/Paw Pass) for bundled deals on attractions like mini golf, arcade credits, and MagicQuest.

📍 Just about 1.5 hours from San Francisco, it’s the perfect spooky season escape close to home (and super kid-friendly)!

#greatwolflodge

Celebrate the SPOOKY season on Treasure Island at the newly opened Cityside Park on Sunday, October 5, from 10AM–4PM, complete with gorgeous views of the downtown San Francisco skyline and Bay.

Bring the whole family for a day of fall fun featuring pumpkins for sale, hay bale pyramid, bounce houses, an adorable petting zoo, and plenty of family-friendly activities. Enjoy live music, food, snap fun photos, and capture picture-perfect moments among the pumpkins.

It’s the perfect autumn outing—festive, cozy, and full of fun.

The event is FREE to attend and ferry service is recommended, with $5 fares for adults and free rides for children under 5. On-site parking is limited. Ferry tickets can be reserved at TISF.com/Ferry.

RSVP linked in bio at @treasureislandsanfrancisco

Our top picks of the best October family events happening around the San Francisco Bay Area.

Comment OCTOBER for a link to our FREE events calendar which has the full list with many more kid-friendly events.

It’s going to be an awesome show with Frozen and Encanto!!

***CLOSED****
And I’ve partnered with @disneyonice to give a family 4 pack of tickets to *Opening Night* - (Oakland 10/16 or San Jose 10/23)

TO ENTER:
🎉LIKE and SAVE this post

🎉FOLLOW @bayareakidsgo (me!)

🎉TAG friends in the comments. One tag per comment = 1 entry

🎉SHARE to stories for 5 extra entries ( DM me a screenshot if you have a private account )

Ends on October 3, 2025 at 11:59 PM PST.

Winner will be contacted directly via DM.

Must be 18+ to enter.
Tickets are for opening night only, not transferable to other dates.
No purchase necessary.
This promotion is not sponsored or endorsed by Instagram/Meta.

Am I the only one who feels like the hardest part of parenting is just… figuring out the next meal?! 🙃

Lately I’ve been leaning on Hungryroot for easy, healthy, and actually kid-friendly meals that come together fast.

Use my code TODDLERSPLAY40 for 40% off your first box.

Let me know what your best parent hacks are for keeping mealtime simple, healthy and manageable⬇️

#hungryrootpartner #ad @hungryroot

Bring your family, your friends, and your Oktoberfest spirit!

📍 Civic Park East, Walnut Creek
📅 Friday, Sept 26 | 5–10PM
📅 Saturday, Sept 27 | 12–9PM

✨ What to expect:
🎶 Live music & dancing
🍺 Craft beer + delicious food
🛍️ Artisan vendors
🎡 Kinder Karneval (kids’ zone!)
🍂 All the fall vibes

Don’t miss Walnut Creek’s biggest fall celebration! 🍁

We’ve got a new name, but our mission’s the same: to help your family GO have the best time in the Bay and beyond.

🗓️ Have you tried our new events tool yet?? It’s FREE!

➡️ Comment GO and I’ll send you the link, otherwise you’ll find it in my bio

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Snack time upgrade spotted at Costco!

If you’re there this week, go grab Willa’s Kids Protein Shakes before they disappear. 🛒

Why we’re obsessed:
✔️ 8g protein
✔️ Calcium for growing bones
✔️ No gums, seed oils, or cane sugar
✔️ Kid-approved taste (yes, they actually love it!)

💛 On a personal note: my son has some food sensitivities, especially to dairy, and finding a high quality snack like this that works for him has been such a challenge. Everything we’ve tried either has dairy or is full of fillers. This one is finally a win…something he can enjoy, and I feel good about giving him.

📍 Only at Costco and only for 4 days at a time!

San Jose Almaden: Thurs 9/18 – Sun 9/21
Danville: Thurs 9/25 – Sun 9/28
Concord: Thurs 10/2 – Sun 10/5

Don’t miss your chance to stock up!

#AD @willas_kitchen

Looking for Bay Area family events this weekend? Here are my top picks for kid-friendly fun. I can’t share every event happening, but these are the ones I think your family might love most!

🗓️[Happening all weekend]:

Pumpkin Patches are OPENING>> comment PUMPKIN and I’ll send you the full list +map

@imaginarium360 in Pleasanton>> use my discount code JENINE10

🗓️[ Saturday, Sept 20 ]:

Free festival at @visitgoogle >> RSVP to go!

Free in-store kids event at @lakeshorelearning

🗓️ [ Sunday, Sept 21 ]:

Sensory Play hangout with @oogubievents >> use discount code TODDLERSPLAY10

Gabby LIVE in San Francisco @gabbysdollhouselive >> tickets at https://gabbysdollhouselive.com

🗓️ Find more events at bayareatoddlersplay.com

Let me know what you’re looking forward to this weekend ⬇️

Prost to fall fun 🍻🥨

Walnut Creek Oktoberfest returns Sept 26-27 at Civic Park East. It is a FREE admission, family-friendly festival!

📍1375 Civic Drive, across the bridge from Civic Park

🎟️ Drink tickets, souvenir glasses, and kids zone passes available for purchase on-site.

Don’t miss Walnut Creek’s biggest fall celebration! 🎉

#visitwalnutcreekca #sponsored #walnutcreeldowntown

Are you planning to check it out?

How to spend the perfect day at Tilden Regional Park with kids 👇

🎠 Start at the Tilden Park Merry-Go-Round: classic carousel rides for just a few dollars

🚂 Hop on the Tilden Steam Train for a magical ride through the redwoods at only $4 a ticket

🐐 Visit the Tilden Little Farm, where kids can meet goats, cows, and chickens — totally free

Tilden Regional Park in Berkeley is one of the best affordable Bay Area family outings. With a mix of rides, nature, and animals, it’s kid-approved and parent-approved all in one spot.

👉 Save this for your next East Bay family adventure + share with a friend you’d GO with!

✨ Everything you need to know before you go to Imaginarium ✨

📍 Located in the Macy’s parking lot at Stoneridge Shopping Center
1 Stoneridge Mall Rd, Pleasanton, CA

🎪 Only in town until October 26

FYI:

🎟️ Buy tickets online (use my code JENINE10 for a discount).

👶 Strollers welcome and you’ll want it bc there’s a lot of walking

🌈 Kid-friendly: scavenger hunt, lights, music, and interactive exhibits keep kids engaged.

🕰️ Go earlier in the evening if you have little ones bc it gets busier as it gets darker.

🍿 small concession stand available inside, but I’d recommend grabbing dinner at the mall beforehand.

📸 So many Instagram-worthy spots so charge your phone up!

Save this post 💡, share with a friend, and tag me when you use my code JENINE10 so I can see your adventures! ✨

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