• All Abilities Day At Ardenwood Historic Farm, Fremont

    Ardenwood Historic Farm 34600 Ardenwood Boulevard, Fremont, CA 94555

    Explore the farm at your own pace and in your own way. This inclusive program caters to all abilities, offering something for everyone! Stroll along paved trails to visit farm […]

    Free
  • Chitactac Family Day, Gilroy

    Chitactac-Adams Heritage County Park Main park entrance: 10001 Watsonville Road Gilroy, CA 95020

    Come play traditional games, create unique crafts, and discover what has made this place so special to Indigenous people for thousands of years! For more information, email interp@prk.sccgov.org.

    Free
  • Free! 125th Anniversary Celebration of Duboce Park, San Francisco

    Duboce Park Duboce Park, Scott St, San Francisco, CA 94114

    Friends of Duboce Park is excited to announce Duboce Park’s 125th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, September 13, from 11 AM to 4 PM. The event will feature activities for every age and […]

    Free
  • Free! Crafts and Sensory Play at Flower Piano, San Francisco

    San Francisco Botanical Garden 1199 9th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122

    See you on 9/14! 🌷🪻🌹🪷🌺🌸🌼🌻 Join San Francisco Bay Area Moms (SFBAM) and their friends from Tutu school, Orthoworks, and SF Bay Play Therapy at Flower Piano® on Sunday, September […]

    Free
  • We All Scream For Ice Cream! @ Ardenwood Farm, Fremont

    Ardenwood Historic Farm 34600 Ardenwood Boulevard, Fremont, CA 94555

    ARDENWOOD - Put together some ice, salt, cream, sugar, and a little muscle power to learn how we make delicious old-fashioned ice cream. This is a drop-in program; no registration […]

    Free
  • Festa Italiana – South San Francisco, 2025

    Orange Memorial Park 1 W Orange Ave, South San Francisco, CA 94080

    Festa Italiana – SSF 2025 is scheduled for Sunday, September 14, 2025 at South San Francisco’s Orange Memorial Park. The event will take place from 11 am to 6 pm. […]

    Free
  • The Autism Society SF Bay Area’s Pool Party, Walnut Creek

    Larkey Park Swim Center 2503, 2771 Buena Vista Ave, Walnut Creek, CA 94597

    First Ever SFASA Walnut Creek Pool Day! Finally SFASA is bring a pool party to the East Bay! When: September 14, 2025 2P-4P Where: Larkey Park Swim Center Cost: $9 per […]

    $9
  • Free! Sensory Sunday @ CuriOdyssey, San Mateo

    CuriOdyssey Science Playground & Zoo 1651 Coyote Point Drive San Mateo, CA 94401, San Mateo, CA, United States

    Our next Sensory Sunday is September 14 at 2 PM! Preregistration is required for Sensory Sunday. Registration for September Sensory Sunday opens Friday, August 22 at 12 PM. Sensory Sundays […]

    Free
  • Free! Chess and Math Game Play Day-September, San Francisco

    Inner Fire Academy 2130 Harrison Street, San Francisco, California

    Time for our monthly chess meet!
We fill our space with math puzzles, craft stations, and chess and other games for kids to explore. It's just an informal meeting for families […]

    Free
  • Special Needs Silent Splash Swim, Newark

    Silliman Center 6800 Mowry Ave, Newark, CA 94560

    Make a splash at Newark’s Glow-in-the-Dark Silent Splash Swim—a sensory-friendly event designed specifically for kids with special needs. Enjoy calming lights, music-free swimming, and glow-themed fun in a safe, supportive […]

    $13
  • Free Open Studio and Try Intuitive Painting@The Center for Creative Exploration, San Francisco

    The Center for Creative Exploration 300 Chenery Street, San Francisco

    🎨 Discover the creative freedom of intuitive painting — a process-based practice guided by your intuition and inner creativity. Connect with yourself and community at The Center for Creative Exploration’s Open Studio, an annual free event in collaboration […]

    Free
  • Fallfest at Flood Park, Menlo Park

    Flood Park 215 Bay Road Menlo Park, CA 94025

    Please join us on Saturday, September 20th from 11-2 PM for our annual Fallfest event at the newly re-imagined Flood Park in Menlo Park! This year’s community event will host […]

    Free
  • Support For Families’ Access to Adventure Day, San Francisco

    Presidio Tunnel Tops

    Join us for a family fun day at Presidio Tunnel Tops! Learn about inclusive recreation, after-school, and summer programs available in San Francisco, while exploring the park. Connect with other families […]

    Free
  • The Endless Summer Festival @ The Google Visitor Experience, Mountain View

    Google Visitor Experience 2000 N Shoreline Blvd Mountain View 94043

    Hey, Bay Area! The Endless Summer Festival is coming to the Google Visitor Experience (@visitgoogle) in Mountain View this Saturday, September 20, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. ☀️ Join […]

    Free
  • The Disability Resource Festival, Fremont

    Fremont Downtown Event Center 3500 Capitol Ave., Fremont, CA 94538

    FESTIVAL IN FREMONT 9/21! Join us for a day of fun and community connection at the Disability Resource Festival hosted by the City of Fremont Human Relations Commission in partnership […]

    Free
  • Free! E-Hoops SF Kick Off for Inclusive Basketball Classes, San Francisco

    University of San Francisco Sobrato Center Gym 2335 Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118

    E-Hoops SF is BACK for this FALL 2025, at University of San Francisco (USF)!   We want to welcome you all back for the 2025 FALL Season of our E-Hoops SF Basketball Clinics!  We will be returning […]

    Free
  • Mt. Tamalpais State Park Science Quest Day 2025,

    Mount Tamalpais State Park 3801 Panoramic Highway Mill Valley, CA 94941

    The 4th Annual Friends of Mt Tam Science Quest Day will be on September 27, 2025.  Experts in Fire Science, Lichenology, Botany, Ornithology, Geology, Meteorology, and Astronomy will provide in […]

    Free
  • Free! 2025 City Kids Family Fair, San Francisco

    Children's Council Of San Francisco 445 Church Street San Francisco, CA 94114

    City Kids Family Fair is a fun, family-friendly event that showcases many of the early care and education programs and services available to San Francisco families through Children’s Council and […]

    Free
  • Habitot Museum Pop Up Event Day, Oakland

    Prescott Market Hall 1620 18th Street Oakland, CA 94607

    Celebrate the World Wide Day of Play, spearheaded by Nickelodeon and the Association of Children's Museum, at the Prescott Market Food Hall in West Oakland! Habitot's traveling "mini museum" of mobile […]

  • The Autism Society SF Bay Area’s Trampoline Party, Fremont

    Sky Zone – Fremont, 39177 Farwell Dr., Fremont, CA, 94538, United States

    SFASA Trampoline Party, September 28 What: For autism and special needs families, we rent out SkyZone just for us! Jumpers must be at least 3 years old. This event will feature […]

    $12
  • Make a Needle Felted Ghost with Pop Up Art School, Burlingame

    Burlingame Public Library 480 Primrose Rd, Burlingame, CA 94010

    Registration is required to reserve your kit. HOW TO VIDEO (Goes live 10/2-10/31!) Spooky Season is officially here! Get cozy with a take-home kit and online video tutorial from Pop […]

    Free
  • Day in the Park & Derby, Brisbane

    Brisbane Community Park

    Day in the Park and the Derby take place every first Saturday in October. Festivities commence with the Derby car races starting at 8 AM on San Francisco Street. Immediately following is the […]

    Free
  • Day On The Bay 2025, Santa Clara

    Alviso Marina County Park Main park entrance: 1195 Hope Street San José, CA 95002

    The County of Santa Clara proudly presents this fun-filled festival along the beautiful South Bay shores of Alviso. Our 2025 event will include a resource fair centered on environmental health […]

    Free
  • Habitot Mobile Museum at Oaktoberfest, Oakland

    3265 Fruitvale Avenue Oakland, CA 94602

    Habitot's traveling "mini museum" of mobile exhibits plus art, STEM, and maker activities will be at Oaktober Fest 2025! Our exhibits and activities are best for kids 0-5, and siblings […]

  • 2025 Fire Safety Expo, Pleasanton

    3333 Busch Road, Pleasanton

    We, Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department, invite citizens and employees from the cities of Livermore and Pleasanton to join us for our 2025 Fire Safety Expo celebrating NFPA's Fire Prevention Week (FPW), […]

    Free
  • Fall Festival at Martial Cottle Park, San Jose

    Martial Cottle Park Main park entrance: 5283 Snell Avenue San José, CA 95136

    Fall Festival features local arts, crafts, kids activities, agricultural workshops, historical autos, antique farm equipment, live music, food trucks, exhibitors, entertainment, a pumpkin patch - and more!

    Free
  • Floating Pumpkin Patch, Campbell

    Campbell Community Center 1 W Campbell Ave Campbell, CA 95008

    It’s pumpkins galore in the pool! Dive into fall at our Floating Pumpkin Patch — swim around and pick your perfect pumpkin, enjoy spooky games, and get crafty with decorating […]

  • Free! Code:ART 2025, Palo Alto

    Downtown Palo Alto Palo Alto, CA, United States

    Code:ART 2025 is a free, interactive media art festival that transforms downtown Palo Alto into a vibrant hub of light, sound, and imagination from October 16-25, 6 p.m. to 10 […]

    Free
  • Free! CPC Access Fall Playdate, Danville

    CPC Church 222 W El Pintado Rd, Danville, CA, United States

    CPC Access is excited to invite you and your family to our sensory-friendly Fall Playdate! This fun-filled event is designed for kids from preschool through 5th Grade and their siblings, […]

    Free
  • Free! Halloween Extravaganza, South San Francisco

    Orange Memorial Park 1 W Orange Ave, South San Francisco, CA 94080

    Save the date for the Annual Halloween Extravaganza! Join us for yet another spooktacular time at our Annual Halloween Extravaganza on Saturday, October 18, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 […]

    Free
  • Free! Family Halloween at Randall Museum, San Francisco

    Randall Museum 199 Museum Way, San Francisco

    Come in costume and join in the fun at the Randall Museum’s annual Family Halloween Day. Inside and out the Randall will be filled with Halloween delights and monster mischief. […]

    Free
  • Free! Fall Harvest Festival at Florence Fang Community Farm, San Francisco

    Florence Fang Community Farm 1 Diana Street San Francisco, CA 94124, United States

    Celebrate the season with us at our Fall Harvest Festival! Join us for a day of community, culture, and good food as we celebrate another season of growth at Florence […]

    Free
  • Harvest Festival, Berkeley

    Cedar Rose Park 1300 Rose St. Berkeley

    Join us for the City of Berkeley's annual free Harvest Festival, a chance to honor the Fall season with live music and kids' activities. Enjoy a full day of free […]

    Free
  • Fearless Path’s Halloween TRUNK-or-TREAT Fall Spooktacular, Hayward

    The HUB - HUSD Parents Resource Center 24823 Soto Road, Hayward, CA 94544

    It’s that time of year again... let the FUN begin! Get ready for an afternoon of spooky fun and community spirit at Fearless Path’s 7th Annual Halloween TRUNK-or-TREAT Fall Spooktacular! This Special […]

    Free
  • Halloween Inclusive Potluck Picnic, Cupertino

    1000 S Stelling Rd, Cupertino, CA 95014, USA

    Active Circle is excited to be hosting an Inclusive Potluck Picnic for the fall! This one's going to be Halloween themed, so come wearing your favorite costumes!! Join us at […]

    Free
  • Free! Open House Introduction to Instrumental Music, San Francisco

    Steppin’ Out Dance Studio 697 South Van Ness Avenue, san Francisco

    SAMP’s “Introduction to Instrumental Music” open houses have been open to all San Francisco Bay Area kids and their families, free of charge since 2015. These events are part ethnomusicology […]

    Free
  • Free! Community Circle for Kids with Special Needs, Fremont

    Fremont Main Library 2400 Stevenson Blvd Fremont CA 94538

    Fremont Main Library in collaboration with Bountiful Blossom (a non-profit organization) is hosting a community circle for kids with special needs. This program is an inclusive program, designed for children […]

    Free
  • DIY Trick-or Treat Bag Decorating at SSF Library, South San Francisco

    Grand Avenue Library, South San Francisco Grand Avenue Library, 306 Walnut Ave, 94080

    Get into the Halloween spirit with our DIY Trick-or-Treat Bags program! Design and decorate your own trick-or-treat bag with stencils and paint. All ages are welcome, and all materials will […]

    Free
  • The Inclusive Boo Ball! (Adaptive Recreation), Vallejo

    Children's Wonderland Park 360 Glenn St, Vallejo, CA, United States

    Celebrate Halloween with a fun and festive monster mash! Come with costume and enjoy music, games, and spooky surprises. This inclusive party is designed for participants of all abilities to […]

  • Scaregrove Halloween Event, San Francisco

    Sigmund Stern Grove 19th Avenue and Sloat Boulevard San Francisco, CA 94132

    Join us for our free, annual, family-friendly Halloween event at Sigmund Stern Grove, October 24,2025, from 3 to 9 p.m. Enjoy a haunted house, carnival rides, hay maze, arts and […]

    Free
  • Halloween at the Center, Mill Valley

    Mill Valley Community Center 180 Camino Alto, Mill Valley, CA 94941

    Get ready for a frightfully fun evening of costumes, treats, and creepy-cool surprises at our annual Halloween at the Center celebration! Explore a transformed parking lot filled with festively decorated […]

  • Goblins’ BOOtacular 2025, San Anselmo

    Dowtown San Anselmo

    Get ready for a frightfully fun evening at the Goblins BOOtacular! Join us for this beloved community event taking place along San Anselmo Avenue on Friday, October 24th, from 5:00 PM to […]

    Free
  • Adaptive and Regular Floating Pumpkin Patches, Newark

    Silliman Center 6800 Mowry Ave, Newark, CA 94560

    Join us for Newark’s Floating Pumpkin Patch on Friday, October 24 at the Silliman Family Aquatic Center! 🌊🍂 🕡 6:30–8:00 PM 💲 $10 Newark Residents | $13 Non-Residents 📍Silliman Center […]

  • First Responder Meet and Greet, Standford

    401 Quarry Road, Stanford, CA, 94105

    Join Us for a Special Community Event with Local First Responders! Meeting first responders can sometimes feel overwhelming—especially for individuals with communication differences, sensory sensitivities, or unique ways of interacting […]

    Free
  • 38th Annual Halloween Celebration on Piedmont Avenue, Oakland

    4135 PIEDMONT AVE, Oakland, CA 94611

    Come out to Piedmont Ave. for the 38th annual Halloween Celebration & Costume Parade on Saturday, October 25th from 11am – 1pm! This free event is fun for the whole […]

    Free
  • Free! Halloween FRNDS Event for Neurominority Peers, Sunnyvale

    Sunnyvale Fire Station #5 1210 Bordeaux Dr, Sunnyvale, CA 94089

    The Allies for Change at PRAGNYA along with the Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety, invite you to a FRNDS Community bonding event. ​A spooktacular Halloween FRNDS event fostering fun and community […]

    Free
  • Free! The Bay Area Science Festival, San Francisco

    UCSF Mission Bay campus, koret Quad 4th St and Campus Way UCSF Medical Center at Mission Bay San Francisco, CA 94158

    Be part of the BASF 2025 adventure! 100+ jaw-dropping demonstrations, hands-on experiments, astounding games, behind the scenes lab tours, film screenings and science talks. Be wowed by: Robot zoo, air […]

    Free
  • Free! Bountiful Blossom Trunk-a-Treat 2025, Fremont

    Irvington High School Parking lot, Fremont CA

    We’re excited to invite our special needs community and families to join us for a safe, fun, and inclusive Trunk-a-Treat celebration! Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025 Location: Irvington High School […]

    Free
  • Free! 5th Annual Great Hauntway, San Francisco

    Sunset Dunes 1398 Great Hwy, San Francisco, CA, United States

    On Sunday, October 26 from 1-4pm, between Judah and Taraval, Sunset Dunes will once again transform into the spookiest coastal park in all the land, with trick-or-treat stations, bounce houses, live […]

    Free
  • SFASA’s Monster Mash Halloween Party, Fremont

    Centerville Event Center 3355 Country Drive, Fremont, CA 94536

    When: Sunday, October 26, 3-6pm Where: Centerville Event Center, 3355 Country Drive, Fremont, CA 94536 What: DJ music, dancing, pumpkin painting, face painting, pizza. All ages and abilities! Costumes optional […]

    $10
  • Star Party in Hauke Park, Mill Valley

    Hauke Park 1 Hamilton Drive, Mill Valley

    Join the Mill Valley Public Library and Marin Stargazers for a night of stargazing in Hauke Park South! Peek through the library's circulating Orion Starblast 4.5 inch reflector telescope, our […]

    Free
  • Free! Halloween Hoopla at Yerba Buena Gardens, San Francisco

    Children’s Garden, Yerba Buena Gardens 799 Howard St., San Francisco, CA, United States

    The 25th annual Halloween Hoopla is back with family-friendly frights and delights for kids under 10 and their adults! This year’s festivities are sure to amaze with awe-inspiring performers from […]

    Free
  • Free! Multi-Sport All Abilities Camp 2025, San Jose

    The King's Academy 562 N Britton Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085

    Welcome to All Abilities Sports! Did you know? About 15% of the world's population can be considered all ability. There are more than 5 million athletes who participate in Special […]

    Free
  • Free! Explorer Science Fair at San Francisco Schoolhouse

    San Francisco Schoolhouse 735 Fell St, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Join us for a FREE science adventure! 🔬✨ San Francisco Schoolhouse presents the Explorer Science Fair - an innovative STEAM and science open house designed specifically for children ages 4-12. […]

    Free
  • Free! Fishing In the City, Newark

    The Boathouse at Lakeshore Park

    Join the City of Newark Recreation Department and Public Works for a fun morning of fishing! Youth between the ages of 5–15 will enjoy:  Basic instruction on knot tying 🐟 […]

    Free
  • Free! India Basin Art Market, San Francisco

    India Basin Waterfront Park 900 Innes Avenue, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Celebrate local creativity at the India Basin Art Market on Saturday, November 8 from noon to 6 p.m. at India Basin Waterfront Park (900 Innes Avenue). Enjoy a free, all-ages […]

    Free
  • Free! Castro Valley Light Parade, Castro Valley

    Castro Valley Blvd Castro Valley Blvd from Lake Chabot Rd. to Redwood Rd., Castro Valley, CA, United States

    2025 theme is "Children are the Future" For booth info contact gary@castrovalleychamber.com Float Registration https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/5080848ACA92AA2FB6-57603687-castro Event is 3pm-9pm, Join us early to get a great spot and enjoy the bands, […]

    Free
  • Free! Jellyfish Costume Building Night, San Francisco

    Ortega Branch Library 3223 Ortega St, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Join Jelluminati for a hands-on workshop. Build or embellish your own glowing jellyfish costume in preparation for the stroll, or simply come to create for fun! 🧵 What to Expect […]

    Free
  • SFASA’s Last Climbing Party of 2025, Belmont

    Movement Gym 100 El Camino Real, Belmont, CA 94002, United States

    SFASA Climbing Party in Belmont Please register by November 12. If space is available after that then siblings are welcome to register too. When: Saturday, November 15, 2025, 11am-1pm What: […]

    $20
  • Free! TAPAS & SCIENCE: MISSION SCIENCE WORKSHOP HOLIDAY PARTY, San Francisco

    Mission Science Workshop, Excelsior Site 4458 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Join us at Mission Science Workshop Excelsior to celebrate another year of community Science together. We will make bath bombs, experiment with liquid nitrogen, have tapas, food and drinks and […]

    Free
  • Free! Winter Wonderland with Ice Tubing, Los Gatos

    Venture Christian Church 16845 Hicks Rd, Los Gatos, CA, United States

    Enjoy a magical evening with free ice tubing, hot chocolate, jump houses, games, face painting, churros, popcorn, train rides, and s’more making — plus plenty of festive photo ops! 📸 Save the […]

    Free
  • Free! Winterfest 2025, San Francisco

    Salesforce Park 425 Mission St, San Francisco, CA, United States

    The Transbay Joint Powers Authority (TJPA), in coordination with the East Cut Community Benefit District, invite you to join us for the weekend of December 5th-7th at its sixth annual […]

    Free
  • Sensory Friendly Nutcracker, Antioch

    El Campanil Theatre 602 W 2nd St, Antioch, CA 94509

    Black Diamond Ballet values creating accessible theatre experiences for all individuals in our community. We are committed to increasing access and inclusion for those with cognitive or physical disabilities. At […]

    $24
  • Children’s Business Fair Alameda

    Alameda Avenue Alameda Ave, Alameda, CA, United States

    Observe the opportunity for children to launch their very own business! Children develop a brand, create a product or service, build a marketing strategy, and then open for customers at […]

  • 2025 Holiday Jazzmatazz and Sing-Along, Stanford

    Braun Music Center 541 Lasuen Mall, Stanford, CA 94305

    When: Saturday, December 6, 2025, 2.30pm Where: Campbell Recital Hall, Braun Music Center, Stanford University What: Our popular holiday concert featuring musicians both with and without autism, led by virtuoso […]

    Free
  • Free! Jiu Jitsu Saturday Classes for Kids with Special Needs – San Francisco

    Ralph Gracie Jiu Jitsu 1166 Howard St, San Francisco, CA 94103

    Bringing communities together and empowering our families. First Brazilian Jiu Jitsu class starts August 2nd at Ralph Gracie San Francisco. Parents, volunteers, and supporters — we need you. We understand […]

    Free
  • Free! Grand Maker Drop-in at South San Francisco Library

    Grand Avenue Library, South San Francisco Grand Avenue Library, 306 Walnut Ave, 94080

    Every Saturday at 3:00pm Are you interested in trying 3D modeling, 3d printing, laser cutting, Arduino or electronics? Get started now! Your questions answered. All materials provided. Discover the possibilities […]

    Free
  • Magical Santa Dance Party for All Abilities, Palo Alto

    Lucie Stern Ballroom 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto

    When: Saturday, December 13, 5-7.30pm Where: Lucie Stern Ballroom, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto What: Dance to festive beats with DJ duo Lori & RJ, enjoy a visit from Santa, […]

    $15
  • Free! Community Circle for Kids with Special Needs, Fremont

    Fremont Main Library 2400 Stevenson Blvd Fremont CA 94538

    Fremont Main Library in collaboration with Bountiful Blossom (a non-profit organization) is hosting a community circle for kids with special needs. This program is an inclusive program, designed for children […]

    Free
  • Free! CuriOdyssey Sensory Sundays, San Mateo

    CuriOdyssey INSUFFICIENT_DATA, San Mateo, CA, United States

    Our next Sensory Sunday is December 14 at 2 PM! Preregistration is required for Sensory Sunday. Registration for the December Sensory Sunday opens Friday, November 21 at 12 PM. Sensory […]

    Free
  • Free! Quirky Xmas for Special Needs Families, Half Moon Bay

    Santa’s Tree Farm, 78 Pilarcitos Road, off Hwy 92, Half Moon Bay

    When: Saturday, December 20, 2025, 10am-2pm Where: Santa’s Tree Farm, 78 Pilarcitos Road, off Hwy 92, Half Moon Bay Who: Autism and special needs families Details: Brought to you by […]

    Free
  • Sensory Friendly Skate at LUMA ICE, Petaluma

    LUMA Ice Petaluma Fairgrounds 175 Fairgrounds Dr., Petaluma, CA 94952, United States

    A Sensory Friendly Event sponsored by Inclusive Compass will take place at LUMA Ice on December 20th, offering a welcoming and comfortable holiday experience for individuals with sensory sensitivities and […]

    Free
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