Visit a pumpkin patch for fall farm fun with the kiddos this October.

This October, you don't have to break the bank to have a great time with the kiddos! Here are 25 great ideas for activities and outings in Marin and the Bay Area in October, all of which are free. Keep in mind some of these activities require advance registration, so check before you go.

1. Visit a local pumpkin patch for fall family fun—many of them have plenty of free activities for little ones.
2. Visit the de Young museum in San Francisco for free on the first Tuesday of the month, October 2, 9:30 am–5:15 pm
3. Admission to the Bay Area Discovery Museum is free on the first Wednesday of the month. October 3, 9 am–5 pm
4. Take part in a pumpkin party at the San Anselmo Library. Friday, October 5, 4 pm
5. Watch the Blue Angels perform over San Francisco Bay during Fleet Week, October 5, 6, and 7, noon–4 pm
6. See Disney's Zootopia outdoors in Old Mill Park. Friday, October 5, 7 pm
7. Take a fall family hike with the kids in Marin.
8. Enjoy free access to all Marin County parks on Measure A Day! Saturday, October 6, all day
9. Enjoy a magical day at the Marin Waldorf Children's Faire. Sunday, October 7, 10 am–4 pm
10. Visit the firefighters at the annual Novato Fire District Open House. Sunday, October 7, 10 am–1 pm
11. The Fratello Marionettes bring their "spooktacular" Halloween show to the Novato Library. Wednesday, October 10, 5:30 pm
12. Celebrate the harvest at the San Domenico Garden Faire. Saturday, October 13, 11 am–2 pm
13. Spend a Weekend Along the Farm Trails in Sonoma County. Saturday & Sunday, October 13 and 14
14. See Disney/Pixar's Coco at the Pocket Park in Novato. Saturday, October 13, 6:45 pm
15. "Shop" for a free Halloween costume at the Civic Center Library. Wednesday, October 17, 11 am–4 pm & Saturday, October 20, 2–4 pm
16. Explore Blackstone Canyon Preserve on a Nature for Kids hike. Thursday, October 18, 10 am–1 pm
17. See a Not-So-Scary Halloween Magic Show at Novato City Hall. Saturday, October 20, 6–7 pm
18. Learn about local agriculture at MALT Day at the Pumpkin Patch in Nicasio. October 21, 11 am–3 pm
19. Bring your pooch to a canine appreciation party at McInnis Park. Thursday, October 25, 4–6 pm
20. Don your costume for Trunk or Treat at the Mill Valley Community Center. Friday, October 26, 4 pm
21. Novato's Scream on the Green Fall Faire promises spooky fun for all. Friday & Saturday, October 26 & 27
22. Join St. Raphael School for some ghoulish games, freaky fun, and a haunted house at their Halloween Carnival. Saturday, October 27, noon–4 pm
23. Gather around the campfire in costume for Halloween songs and a marshmallow roast at the Sonoma Barracks. Saturday, October 27, 5:30–6:30 pm.
24. Take a graveyard stroll with Marin Parks rangers and meet animals from WildCare. Saturday, October 27, 6–8:30 pm
25. Rock out with Charity and the Jam Band's Halloween Family Concert at the Park Chalet, San Francisco. Sunday, October 28, 3–5 pm