October 17, 4-7pm
Taking place under the twinkling Spectra lights, the Fall Family Festival on October 17th, from 4 to 7pm; features fun carnival games, free pumpkin decorating, face painting, the San Francisco Public Library Bookmobile, and entertainment such as stilt walkers and bubble magic with Sterling Bubbles.
The selfie station with the autumn-themed Petalz Flower Truck is a must stop photo op with City Hall as the backdrop, as are the carnival treats: cotton candy, candy apples and local food trucks featuring fall fair favorites.
Sign up on Eventbrite for an event day reminder, but no ticket needed to attend this free event.
This event is sponsored by: Avenue Greenlight, an investment engine for San Francisco’s community projects, providing high-impact grants with tangible results; along with Civic Center Community Benefit District, Illuminate, the San Francisco Public Library and San Francisco Recreation & Parks Department.
Also be sure to check out adjacent kid & family events, San Francisco District Attorney’s Office‘s Keepin’ It Safe in the City (Civic Center Plaza, 10am-2pm) and Market Street Arts‘ Market Street Arts & Theater Festival (many locations, including UN Plaza, with circus and aerial performances in the evening, event runs 4-10pm).