Seasonal Activities and Fall Events in San Francisco
Discover the Best Fall Activities in San Francisco: Pumpkin Patches, Apple Picking, Outdoor Adventures & Seasonal Fun
Pumpkin Patches—
San Francisco
📍Clancy’s Pumpkin Patch & Mini Hay Maze
San Francisco | 2101 Sloat Blvd & 1620 7th Ave | Sept. 26 – Oct. 31, 2025 | Classic San Francisco pumpkin patch with pumpkins, gourds, corn stalks, live turkeys, hayrides, and a fun corn maze. Free admission and parking.
East Bay
📍G&M Farms Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch
Livermore | 487 East Airway Blvd | Oct. 3 – 30, 2025 | Huge pumpkin patch, free straw bale maze, corn sandbox, corn maze ($10 adults), farm animals, hayrides, Cow Train, pedal carts, jump pillows, and haunted maze on select nights. Free farm admission and parking.
Peninsula
Half Moon Bay | 185 Verde Rd | Oct. 1 – 31, 2025 | Famous pumpkin patch with dozens of pumpkin varieties, 2-acre hay maze, Haunted Barn, petting zoo, pony rides, hay rides, train rides, and Instagram-worthy corn fields. Free patch access, à la carte attractions.
North Bay
Petaluma | 450 Stony Point Rd | Sept. 26 – Nov. 1, 2025 | Over 50 pumpkin varieties on 5 acres, 4-acre corn maze, farm animals, straw mountains, pony rides, carnival rides, and jump zone. Free admission to patch; corn maze day $9 / night $13.
Events- Festivals, Oktoberfests, Day of the Dead
Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival – October 18–19, 2025
📍Main Street, Half Moon Bay, CA
Celebrate the 53rd Annual Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival this October! Highlights include the Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off kicks off on October 13, where giant pumpkins compete for the title of the heaviest in the world. Enjoy festive activities, local art, and fall fun in the heart of Half Moon Bay—don’t miss the chance to see pumpkins that could break records in 2025!
📍San Francisco | 240 Front St, SF, CA 94111 | Sept. 19, 2025
Celebrate at the oldest Bavarian beer hall on the West Coast with live music, beer specials, and fun beer games in the Front Street Entertainment Zone.
📍San Francisco | 1000 Great Hwy, Outer Sunset, CA 94121 | Oct. 3, 2025, 6–9pm
Enjoy an old-world German village experience with authentic music, custom 1 liter steins, and traditional Oktoberfest entertainment.
📍San Francisco | 2700 45th Ave, Outer Sunset, CA 94116 | Sept. 27, 2025
Beachside Oktoberfest featuring stein-holding contests, authentic German dancing, music, and festive fun for all ages.
📍San Francisco | Fort Mason Center, 2 Marina Blvd Bldg A, SF, CA 94123 | Sept. 20 – Oct. 5, 2025
Fort Mason’s Bavarian beer hall hosts weeks of Oktoberfest festivities with beer releases, discounts, and German-inspired events.
SF Brewing Co Oktoberfest Keg Tapping
📍San Francisco | 3150 Polk St, Ghirardelli Square, CA 94109 | TBA 2025
Celebrate with SFBCo’s house-brewed Märzen, a costume contest, pretzel-eating challenge, traditional music, and German beers in a festive atmosphere.
📍San Francisco | Potrero Del Sol Park, 2827 Cesar Chavez St, Mission District, CA 94110 | Nov. 2, 2025
The 32nd annual festival features community altars, a ritual circle ceremony at 12pm and 5pm, and opportunities to create your own personal altar to honor loved ones.
Día de los Muertos Outer Sunset
📍San Francisco | 37th Ave at Ortega to Quintara, Outer Sunset, CA | TBD
Join a hands-on celebration with ofrenda setups, folklorico dancing, face and sugar skull painting, live music, artisanal goods, and traditional Mexican food.
Ghost Tours Around the City
The Haunt: San Francisco Ghost and True Crime Tour
📍San Francisco | Chinatown (meet near Transamerica Pyramid) | Available through October 2025
Explore SF’s mysterious streets with ghost-hunting tools and hear spooky tales of hidden graves, buried ships, and haunted local history. This 1.5-hour walking tour includes a closing ceremony to honor spirits and family-friendly thrills.
San Francisco Ghosts Tours & Pub Crawl
📍San Francisco | Union Square & Nob Hill | Year-round, multiple tour dates
Join guided ghost tours covering haunted neighborhoods, historic scandals, and notorious fortune-hunter stories. Options include the Gold and Ghouls walking tour, Boos and Booze haunted pub crawl, and a vintage murder mystery tour.
Alcatraz Night Tour (not ghost)
📍San Francisco | Alcatraz Island | Available year-round, night tours only
Experience the eerie history of Alcatraz after dark with a narrated boat tour and guided walk through the cellhouse. Special programs and audio-guided tours highlight the prison’s haunted past, including the infamous Cell 14D.
San Francisco Ghost Hunt Walking Tour
📍San Francisco | Pacific Heights | Halloween season (through end of October)
Take a 1.5-hour ghost hunt led by Christian Cagigal, exploring haunted sites like Mary Ellen Pleasant’s trees and the Chambers Mansion poltergeists. Optional VIP Magic Experience includes a complimentary drink and magic show.
Seasonal Apple Picking
📍Petaluma | 5105 Chileno Valley Rd, Petaluma, CA 94952
Pick from over 20 apple varieties including Orin, Pinova, Candy Crisp, and Jonagold. The ranch also offers farm tours and local products like honey, cheese, and eggs. U-Pick opens Sept. 15, 2025, Sundays 9am–1pm.
📍El Sobrante | 501 La Paloma Rd, El Sobrante, CA 94803
USDA-certified organic farm with U-Pick apples and seasonal produce like figs, pears, and persimmons. Open Friday–Sunday, 12–5pm.
Best Outdoor Spots for Fall Colors
📍San Francisco | 1199 9th Ave, Golden Gate Park, SF, CA 94122
Spanning 55 acres with over 8,000 plant species, the SF Botanical Garden offers spectacular fall foliage, especially in the Moon Viewing Garden. Ideal for a peaceful autumn stroll or photography.
📍San Francisco | 75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr, Golden Gate Park, SF, CA 94118
This serene garden showcases stunning fall colors along koi ponds, pagodas, and seasonal plantings. A must-visit for locals and tourists seeking a picturesque autumn escape.
📍Woodside | 86 Cañada Rd, Woodside, CA 94062
Featuring 654 acres of historic gardens and deciduous trees, Filoli offers a New England-style fall experience in the Bay Area. Seasonal events make it a perfect autumn outing for families and photographers.
Tilden Regional Park Botanic Garden
📍Berkeley | 1550 Wildcat Canyon Rd, Berkeley, CA
Tilden Park’s 2,079-acre forested landscape includes a botanic garden with cottonwoods, dogwoods, and other deciduous trees that create vibrant fall scenery. Great for hiking, walking, and nature photography.
📍Mill Valley | 3801 Panoramic Hwy, Mill Valley, CA
Golden grasslands, Coast Live Oaks, and Bay Laurels provide breathtaking autumn landscapes along Mount Tamalpais trails. Ideal for hiking, scenic drives, and capturing panoramic fall views of the Bay Area.
From pumpkin patches and apple picking to scenic hikes and festive autumn events, San Francisco and the Bay Area offer endless ways to celebrate the season. Whether you’re exploring the city or settling into a new home, AMSI can help you find the perfect spot to enjoy all the fall fun the Bay Area has to offer.
