Fall festivals at Burke’s, Peabody, and Lafayette Elementary this Saturday

It’s that time of year when schools across the city open their campuses for fall festivals, and the Richmond District is no different.

This Saturday, two elementary schools will host festivals offering games, good food and family activities:

Katherine Delmar Burke School Family Festival, 7070 California Street | 10am – 4pm
Stop in for lots of games, food, shopping and fun. I went last year and there were several bouncy houses, fun carnival games for all ages, the classic win a goldfish, a petting zoo, pony rides, homemade crafts and foods, bake sales and much more.

Admission is $5 per person and certain activities require tickets which can be purchased on-site. Note that dogs are not welcome at the festival and there is no parking along 32nd Avenue during the event.

George Peabody Elementary Carnival, 6th Avenue btwn Clement & California | 12noon – 4pm
Usually Peabody has their fair in the spring but they’ve switched it to the Fall. Festival highlights include games, a jumpy house, rock climbing wall, and delicious food including a taco truck. Peabody will also hold a raffle with prizes, including a new iPad.

Admission to the carnival is free, and tickets can be purchased for $.25 each for select activities (jump house, slide, dunk tank etc.). Attendees can also purchase a “Play All Day Wristband” for $18 which includes access to all game booths, jump and slide, 1 rock wall climb & 1 face paint.

Lafayette Elementary Fall Carnival, 36th Avenue and Anza | 12-4pm
Thanks to a comment from a reader named Laura, I learned about this carnival also taking place on Saturday.

Happy Harvest to all!

Sarah B.