Veterans Day Weekend 2025 in San Francisco: Best Things To Do With Kids
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Looking for the best things to do in San Francisco and the Bay Area this Veterans Day weekend? Here the top family-friendly events and activities.
Sandra Lee
Sandra Lee is the community publisher and social media manager for Mommy Poppins Bay Area. With nearly a decade of writing in the parenting space, she’s passionate about helping parents create unforgettable memories with their kids. Her work has appeared in Tiny Beans, Zulily, and more. When she's not exploring or creating content, you’ll find her baking or practicing her hip-hop moves.
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3 Days in Isla Mujeres with Kids: Ultimate Itinerary for a Family Vacation in Isla Mujeres, Mexico
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Planning a family vacation to Mexico but don't want the hustle and bustle of Cancun? Isla Mujeres just might be the hidden gem you are looking for. With turquoise waters, rainbow-colored murals, and golf carts buzzing around sandy streets, this small island is super laid-back. At less than five miles long, it is safe and easy to get around. And, there are plenty of things to do in Isla Mujeres with kids of all ages.
We've come up with a 3-day Isla Mujeres itinerary to help you make the most of a short trip and really soak up the island vibes. This carefully planned guide includes the best kid-friendly hotels in Isla Mujeres, great restaurants for families, and fun activities to keep everyone happy.
Want even more fun places to visit in Mexico? Check out our Mexico Family Travel Guide which includes everything from the best things to do in Puerto Vallarta with kids to hotel and resort reviews.
Halloween Weekend 2025 in San Francisco: Trick-or-Treat and More Things To Do with Kids
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Looking for the best things to do in San Francisco and the Bay Area with kids this Halloween weekend? Here are our great and ghoulish picks for a guaranteed good time.
Best Neighborhoods to Trick-or-Treat on Halloween in San Francisco
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These great San Francisco and Bay Area neighborhoods offer trick-or-treaters on Halloween festively decorated houses, lots of candy, and safe surroundings for families.
Kidquake, Dia de Los Muertos, and More Fun Things To Do in San Francisco This Weekend
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Looking for the best things to do with kids in the San Francisco Bay Area this weekend? Try Dia de los Muertos, Halloween fun, Diwali, and more.
Things To Do to Celebrate Dia de Los Muertos in San Francisco
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Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, celebrations in the San Francisco area have roots in Mexico and are all about honoring loved ones who have passed on. Here is how you can join in the pageantry.
Best Halloween Events in San Francisco 2025 for Kids and Families
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Halloween events in San Francisco are haunting all corners of the Bay Area and are springing up at a supernatural rate. There are terrifyingly terrific Halloween activities for kids of all ages, from trick-or-treating to pumpkin patches to Halloween train rides.
Keep reading below for scary, good Halloween events in San Francisco. Halloween events continue to brew, so check our SF calendar of events for more haunts and happenings.
For more spooky and festive fun, enjoy gourds galore at the best pumpkin patches near San Francisco and fall into the best harvest & pumpkin festivals in San Francisco. There are more not-so-frightening festivities to discover in our Halloween Fun and Activities Guide for San Francisco Kids.
Best Pumpkin Patches 2025 Near San Francisco
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Visits to the pumpkin patches are an annual family tradition for many of us, and the Bay Area has no shortage of places where kids can find a farm for pumpkin picking. Farms from Half Moon Bay to Petaluma to Livermore offer fun fall activities, including hayrides, bounce houses, petting zoos, u-pick fruits and vegetables, and beautiful backdrops for those obligatory photos in pumpkin patches.
From a two-acre Minotaur's Labyrinth hay maze to a four-story ship slide, it's easy to spend an entire day at one of our favorite Bay Area pumpkin patches that offer a little something extra.
Don't miss other fall traditions like apple picking near San Francisco, and discover more to do during pumpkin season in our Fall Fun Guide for San Francisco Kids.
