Compass Brings the Halloween Fun to Civic Center

Claudia Taylor
Oct 30
2 min read

Updated: 6 days ago

This week, children from all over the Tenderloin came to Civic Center to delight in a day of games, treats, entertainment, and lots of pumpkins at the Compass Family Services Halloween Pumpkin Patch for Tenderloin Children! This first ever event was put on with the support of over a dozen organizations that came together to make the day special for often underserved Tenderloin families.

The Tenderloin, frequently associated with crime or drug use, is in fact home to the largest population of children of any neighborhood in San Francisco. These children often miss out on a lot of the fun experiences that make childhood joyful. Many had never been to a pumpkin patch before, given the urban environment where they live. So, Compass decided to bring the pumpkin patch right to the kids.

Activities included crafts, a bounce house, corn hole, pumpkin picking and trick-or-treat. Special guests included Mayor Daniel Lurie, Per Sia, award-winning drag queen who read to the children in Spanish, a magician, a clown, and three members of San Francisco's pro women's basketball team the Golden State Valkyries. Kids left with books, pumpkins, snacks, and goody bags filled with toys and treats.

Check out all the fun!