If your child has an October birthday, why not celebrate at a pumpkin patch? It's the perfect place for a fun and memorable fall birthday party!

Lemos Farm, a Half Moon Bay tradition since 1942, is an awesome place for a family day trip, especially during September and October for their annual pumpkin patch.

Sponsored: Sonoma County Farm Trails' annual Weekend Along the Farm Trails Fall Tour takes place Saturday and Sunday, September 27 and 28. Farms will offer tours, demonstrations, tastings, and more. Registration is free!

Go out and have fun with the kiddos! Here are our picks for a variety of events and other activities for children and families this weekend in Marin and the Bay Area.

All aboard for some Halloween fun! This fall, combine Halloween festivities with a fun family train ride on one of Northern California's historic railroads. Pick the perfect pumpkin or enjoy a spooky (or not-so spooky) train ride.

Sponsored: Off the Grid is back on Treasure Island! Enjoy food trucks, live music, free kites for kids and 180-degree Bay views—just a free, eight-minute ferry ride from downtown SF. Saturdays, September 12–October 17! 

Labor Day weekend is summer vacation's last hurrah (even if most kids are in school already). Make the most of this last long weekend of summer with a fun family outing or activity in Marin or elsewhere in the Bay Area.

Here are 25 great ideas for great affordable activities and outings in Marin and the Bay Area in September, all of which are free or really inexpensive.

Did you know you can visit most of the Bay Area's major museums and cultural attractions for free every month? Check out our list for the month of September.

Find the best pumpkin patches in Marin and Sonoma Counties! Our annual guide features family-friendly farms, pumpkin picking, fall activities, and plenty of seasonal fun for the whole family.