San Francisco Bay Area family weekend planner
Things to do with kids this weekend in Oakland (October 30 – November 1)
Updated November 1, 2026
The weekend of October 30 – November 1 in Oakland brings Boo at the Zoo (Oakland Zoo) at Oakland Zoo (Sunday) and Día de los Muertos at Children's Fairyland (Sunday). Every listing comes from the organizer's own calendar, with times, venues, and official links — free ones are marked.
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Family events in Oakland this weekend: October 30 – November 1
Sunday, November 1
7 events · 5 free
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Boo at the Zoo (Oakland Zoo)
Boo at the Zoo at Oakland Zoo: Halloween festivities, trading cards hunt, pathway animal encounters, and a Saturday costume contest (12pm in the Wildlife Theater).
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Día de los Muertos
7-8 Celebrate Día de los Muertos at Fairyland with a spirited art exhibition, special live performances, and a brand new Book Celebration!
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Honoring Memories: A Día de Muertos Photo Frame Workshop
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Oakland Zoo — train + family trail
Walking zoo plus aerial gondola and train through the California Trail.
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Arts and Crafts
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Puppet Show: Hummingbird Saves Fire
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Animal Talk: The Chickens
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Coming up in Oakland
- Animal Talk: The Chickens — November 1 · Children's Fairyland
- Family Resource Navigators — November 2 · Main Library Children's Room
- Discover Kayaking — November 5 · Martin Luther King Jr.