Date & Time
Weekends
October 3–4*
October 10–11
October 17–18
October 24–25
October 31
*Members Free
Tickets & Pricing
Early Bird Pricing through August 31
General Admission: $25 per ticket
SNAP/WIC*: $10 per ticket
Member Tickets: $5
*Must be purchased in person. Up to 4 tickets.
Quick Info
- Tickets required for members
- Doors open for all at 9 AM.
- Costumes encouraged!
- Rain or shine festival
Goblin Jamboree is a one-of-a-kind Halloween adventure!
Dash under giant spiders, concoct a spooky brew in Goblin Village, create your own creepy creature, or get hands-on and dig for “bugs”!
Festival Activities
Hands-on activities, creative fun, and art-inspired play for the whole family!
Harvest Hall
Harvest Hall: A cozy harvest play space for little ones to rake leaves, gather plush produce, and explore a toddler-sized farmstand. (42″ and under)
Befriend a Bug with the Beetlelady
Check out the Beetlelady and her many-legged bug buddies. Catch presentations and learn about living bugs and insects.
Bug Dig
Scoop, search and dig for creepy crawlers in glowing play dirt!
Build a Beast
Collage and make your creepy creatures come to life in this hands-on art activity!
Goblin Village
Stir up some seasonal magic in the Goblin Village where little ones mix and mash nature’s ingredients into fizzing brews.
Spider Spinners
Spider Spinners: Covered in giant spiderwebs spin and explore this spooky spot!
Special Goblin Events:
Sunset Spooktacular Family Fundraiser
Friday, October 16, 2026, 4-7 pm
Join us for a special after-hours Goblin Jamboree experience featuring festive food and drinks, one-night-only Halloween experiences, entertainment, and playful family fun, all in support of Bay Area Discovery Museum’s access initiatives.
Goblin Private Visits
Host a private after-hours Goblin Jamboree celebration for up to 400 guests with outside food and beverages welcome, available on select October dates.
Why Families Love our Festivals
Swift and Simple Check-In
No printer necessary. We’ll scan your mobile tickets or retrieve your reservation by name.
Convenient, Complimentary Parking
Free parking offers easy, stress-free access to all the excitement.
Picture-Perfect Moments
Capture magical memories with the Golden Gate Bridge as your backdrop!
No Cleanup or Fuss
Forget about post-event cleanup. Simply enjoy the festivities!
Important Note
This special event is not eligible for ACM or ASTC discounts, museum staff admission, membership guest passes, or library membership cards.
School and Community Passes will be accepted. Military families will receive $5 off tickets.
