San Francisco Halloween Weekend: Scaregrove Today, Zoo and Bandshell Events Saturday

SAN FRANCISCO — Families looking for Halloween plans have several city-listed options on Friday, October 30, and Saturday, October 31, 2026. The San Francisco Recreation and Parks calendar confirms a free evening celebration at Stern Grove today and two separate Saturday programs.

Friday, October 30: Scaregrove at Stern Grove

The city lists the Scaregrove Halloween Event at Sigmund Stern Grove from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. and describes it as free family Halloween fun. A separate Recreation and Parks listing schedules a Mobile Rec rock wall at Stern Grove from noon to 8 p.m. These are two related listings with different time windows; families should check the calendar for the latest details rather than assuming every activity runs for the entire evening.

Saturday, October 31: Two more options

Halloween at the Golden Gate Bandshell is listed for noon to 2 p.m. in Golden Gate Park. The city also lists Boo at the Zoo at the San Francisco Zoo and Gardens from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday.

The calendar does not establish that zoo admission is free, so check the zoo’s own ticket and admission rules before making plans. Event activities, access and capacity may also change.

Plan the day around different neighborhoods

Stern Grove, Golden Gate Park and the zoo are distinct destinations. Travelers using transit or driving with children should leave time between locations, especially on Halloween weekend. The city’s official Recreation and Parks calendar is the starting point for schedule updates and event details.

Official source: San Francisco Recreation and Parks October 30 listings and October 31 event listings. Related: Free UN Plaza activities previously reported by San Francisco News.

San Francisco News / California58, October 30, 2026. Listed events are scheduled, not independently confirmed as already underway.

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