What's Up This Weekend 07/04/25

fonsecashow
Jul 4
6 min read

Friday, July 4 (also see 4th of July Fun)

4th of July Parade and Fireworks (Free) ~ Sausalito

Enjoy a parade, live music, food, games, and fireworks!

Alameda’s 4th of July Parade is the longest in the nation with a route that spans 3.3 miles, attracting more than 150 entries and 2,500 participants, including equestrians, dance troops, floats, antique cars, community groups, and marching bands!

Concord 4th of July Festival (Free) ~ Concord

Celebrate Independence Day with a kids fun, pancake breakfast, parade, festival and fireworks!

Ol’ Fashioned 4th of July Parade (Free) ~ Half Moon Bay

Half Moon Bay’s beloved 4th of July Parade along with a Pancake Breakfast & Festival takes over Main Street, transforming the charming downtown into a festive Red, White and Blue celebration.

4th of July Parade and Festival (Free) ~ Redwood City

Enjoy a full day of Independence Day fun with a pancake breakfast, parade, car show, and patriotic drone show.

4th of July Celebration (Free) ~ Cupertino

Enjoy a full day of red, white, and blue fun! From morning activities to evening fireworks, Cupertino’s Fourth of July Celebration is packed with family-friendly festivities. Start your day with pancakes, march in the children’s parade, and enjoy bubbles, an obstacle course, and lawn games.

Red, White and Boom ~ Milpitas

Enjoy a family-friendly party with live music and kids activities before an amazing fireworks extravaganza.

Rose, White and Blue Parade (Free) ~ San Jose

Children are invited to decorate their bikes and wagons in red, white and blue streamers before joining a parade line-up of classic cars, bands, dance groups, and community troupes. After the parade enjoy a festival with a creative kids zone, entertainment, and food trucks.

San Jose Giants - San Francisco

Saturday, July 5

Dragons Love Tacos ~ Palo AltoYou know what Dragons really love? Tacos of course! A boy and his dog are watching a TV show about dragons when they unexpectedly get caught up in the ‘Dos and Don’ts’ of what to serve to dragons to eat. Dragons love tacos, but if they accidentally eat spicy salsa…watch out!

Alameda County Fair ~ Pleasanton

Carnival, concerts, cooking demonstrations, and movies on the lawn. Drone show nightly.

California Classic Fan Fest (Free) – San Francisco

Fun on the Farm at Tilden Nature Area – Berkeley

STEAM for Kids: Slime – Albany

Geology Rocks – Antioch

Beach Break at Lake Del Valle – Livermore

Art Hive: Create and Explore – San Lorenzo

Animal Superpowers – Fremont

Summer Reading Magic Show (Free) – Pacifica

Independence Day Celebration at Great America – Santa Clara

San Jose Giants Fireworks – San Jose

Family STEAM Adventure (Free) – San Jose

San Jose Giants - San Francisco

Sunday, July 6

Trolls: Save the Humans ~ WoodsideFeatures six activist Trolls that have come to teach humans how to rediscover nature and inspire humans to be good stewards of the earth. Thomas Dambo’s signature folklore-inspired Troll sculptures are built from reclaimed materials and will delight visitors of all ages. The outdoor exhibition fuses fairytales, whimsy, and monumental scale to inspire visitors to explore themes such as recycling, the importance of plants and gardens, art, and more.

Sock Puppet Party (Free) – San Francisco

Historic Days at Ardenwood – Fremont

Kids Carnival at Hiller Aviation Museum – San Carlos

Maker Exploration (Free) – Half Moon Bay

Storytime at the Foster Museum (Free) – Palo Alto

Food Chemistry Workshop for Kids (Free) – San Jose

San Jose Giants - San Francisco

What's in the box office this weekend

Limited Releases:

"This is Spinal Tap" (Re-release): A classic mockumentary, returning to theaters for a special engagement.
"Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse" (Re-release): A documentary about the making of "Apocalypse Now," also returning for a limited run.
"The Twin": A new horror film from VRC.
"Metro... In Dino": A limited release film.
"40 Acres": Another film opening in limited release.

Wider Releases (some may be limited depending on location):

"Jurassic World Rebirth": A new installment in the Jurassic Park franchise.
"Sorry, Baby": A film with a limited release.
"Hot Milk": Another film with a limited release.

Featured Event

4th of July Parade (Free) ~ Alameda, July 4Alameda’s 4th of July Parade is the longest in the nation with a route that spans 3.3 miles, attracting more than 150 entries and 2,500 participants, including equestrians, dance troops, floats, antique cars, community groups, and marching bands!

Concord 4th of July Festival (Free) ~ Concord, July 4Celebrate Independence Day with a kids fun, pancake breakfast, parade, festival and fireworks!

4th of July Celebration (Free) ~ Cupertino, July 4Enjoy a full day of red, white, and blue fun! From morning activities to evening fireworks, Cupertino’s Fourth of July Celebration is packed with family-friendly festivities. Start your day with pancakes, march in the children’s parade, and enjoy bubbles, an obstacle course, and lawn games.

Ol’ Fashioned 4th of July Parade (Free) ~ Half Moon Bay, July 4Half Moon Bay’s beloved 4th of July Parade along with a Pancake Breakfast & Festival takes over Main Street, transforming the charming downtown into a festive Red, White and Blue celebration.

Hometown 4th of July Parade (Free) ~ Martinez, July 4The Annual Downtown Martinez 4th of July Parade is a time-honored tradition perfect for the whole family! Wear your red, white, and blue for a memorable Independence Day on Main Street as over 40 spirited entries march down the heart of downtown Martinez in a dazzling display of community pride and celebration.

Red, White and Boom ~ Milpitas, July 4Enjoy a family-friendly party with live music and kids activities before an amazing fireworks extravaganza.

4th of July Celebration (Free) ~ Moraga, July 4Enjoy a day of family fun with craft stations, lawn games, bubble play, music and magic followed by a fireworks spectacular!

4th of July Parade and Festival (Free) ~ Redwood City, July 4Enjoy a full day of Independence Day fun with a pancake breakfast, parade, car show, and patriotic drone show.

Rose, White and Blue Parade (Free) ~ San Jose, July 4Children are invited to decorate their bikes and wagons in red, white and blue streamers before joining a parade line-up of classic cars, bands, dance groups, and community troupes. After the parade enjoy a festival with a creative kids zone, entertainment, and food trucks.

4th of July Parade and Fireworks (Free) ~ Sausalito, July 4Enjoy a parade, live music, food, games, and fireworks!