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Goblin Jamboree
Welcome to the wonderful world of Goblin Jamboree, where spooktacular fun awaits!


Saturday and Sunday, October 19 and 20
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, October 25 – 27
9AM – 3PM Each Day*
Members: $25 Public: $30
*October 19, Event Hours: 10:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Fang-Tastic Programming

Celebrate the spirit of Halloween and the joy of learning together with a family Halloween experience offered nowhere else in the Bay Area.

  • Build-a-Beast: Heads, shoulders, horns and toes! Bring to life a one-of-a-kind monster, using colorful collage paper. Bring your paper creations to life using paper, hole punchers and brads.
  • Slither n’ Swim Prints: Create surreal animal prints of fish, turtles, lizards and other scaly creatures.
  • Befriend a Bug with the Beetlelady: Our friend the Beetlelady is coming to town with her scaly and many-legged bug buddies! Live insect demonstrations will happen the first 15 minutes of every hour (weekends only).
  • And more festive fun!

Ready, Set, Goblin!

  • Amplify Your Impact: Support the museum in a bigger way and be the first to experience Goblin Jamboree at our Breakfast Bash!
  • Costumes are encouraged! Parents, don’t miss out on the fun— make your costume a family affair.
  • Convenient, Complimentary Parking: Free parking offers easy, stress-free access to all the excitement.
  • Swift and Simple Check-In: No printer necessary. We’ll scan your mobile tickets or retrieve your reservation by name.
  • Picture-Perfect Moments: Show off your family’s costumes and capture magical memories with the Golden Gate Bridge as your backdrop.
  • No Cleanup or Fuss: Forget about post-event cleanup. Simply enjoy the festivities!

Why Goblin Jamboree Matters

Goblin Jamboree makes our mission of bringing joyful learning experiences to children throughout the Bay Area possible! This year, we aim to raise $300,000 to continue offering programs that spark creativity, curiosity, and a love for learning.