# Things to do with kids at Aquarium of the Bay

> 2 upcoming family events and 1 ongoing programs and visits at Aquarium of the Bay, PIER 39, Embarcadero & Beach St., San Francisco, CA 94133, in the San Francisco–Oakland–Fremont area. Dates and times are Pacific Time. Today is Sat, Oct 24.

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## Events ahead

- [Halloween Celebration at Aquarium of the Bay](https://grassyknees.com/san-francisco/activities/halloween-celebration-at-aquarium-of-the-bay--listing-6ecb36a2eee4fa034ff9f582) — Oct 31 – Nov 1 · Aquarium of the Bay · All ages · With admission · checked Oct 16. Aquarium of the Bay on PIER 39 marks Halloween weekend with its annual Fish or Treat celebration. From 1 to 2 pm on both days, divers carve pumpkins underwater inside the Ray &…
- [Access Hour at Aquarium of the Bay](https://grassyknees.com/san-francisco/activities/access-hour-at-aquarium-of-the-bay--listing-396bdf4ddd3af3c50d95392b) — Sun, Nov 8 · 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM · Aquarium of the Bay · Paid · checked Oct 13. Aquarium of the Bay at PIER 39 hosts its first Access Hour on Sunday, November 8, 2026, 10:00 – 11:00 AM: a quieter aquarium experience with smaller crowds, extra seating and a…

## Ongoing programs and visits

- [Aquarium of the Bay](https://grassyknees.com/san-francisco/activities/aquarium-of-the-bay--listing-b59ab38e95c3fde9be951c0a) — Monday – Sunday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM; last entry 4:30 PM · Aquarium of the Bay · From $20.25 · checked Oct 13. Aquarium of the Bay at PIER 39 focuses on the marine life of San Francisco Bay, with walk-through acrylic tunnels, touch pools and daily programs. Open Monday–Sunday 10:00…

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