Learn how a "Pepper's Ghost" illusion works and make your own with materials from everyday plastic containers. A Pepper's Ghost is an illusion created with reflections, similar to the dancing ghosts you see on Disneyland's Haunted Mansion ride. Bring your cellphone or tablet for the full effect. For ages 10 and older.
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Free playgroup sessions at Children’s Council of San Francisco offer developmentally engaging, hands‑on activities led by a coach, with screening, feedback and education for ages 0–3.
A writing workshop led by award‑winning poet and SCW Institute founder Alexandra Kostoulas at the San Francisco Public Library Main, for ages 18 and up.
Storytime at Golden Gate Valley Library, followed by playtime, with limited space and first‑come tickets at the side gate, for ages 5 and under.
Hands‑on polymer clay workshop at Harvey Milk Center for the Arts teaches ages 8–10 shaping, color blending, texture and miniature sculpture techniques, providing all materials and take‑home pieces.
Build a spooky haunted house with paint, wood and recycled materials at Glen Canyon Rec Center, for ages 5–9.
Guaguas de Pan workshop at San Francisco Public Library Park teaches Day of the Dead traditions, offers colada morada, and lets decorate a guagua de pan, all ages.
Paint a spooky ceramic or whimsical ghost‑y wooden frame at Bayview, San Francisco Public Library, for all ages.
Cantonese tablet/smartphone tutorial at Sunset Library teaches camera focus, exposure, basic functions, and QR scanning; bring your own Apple or Android device; for ages 60 and up.
Watercolor painting at Glen Park Library, materials supplied, self‑guided, all skill levels welcome, 18+.
One-on-one tech help with phones, tablets, internet searches, email setup, and basic computer tasks at Ortega, San Francisco Public Library; space limited, ages 18 and up.
Free art workshop builds a pop‑up mini haunted house in the YBCA Grand Lobby for Halloween.
Learn Chinese knot techniques and craft a piece with Teacher Yan at San Francisco Public Library — full, no further registrations, ages 18 and up.
