What's Up This Weekend Fonseca 08/29/25

Friday, August 29

Carnival Night at Gilroy Gardens ~ GilroyDiscover magic shows, juggling acts, balloon artists, carnival games, specialty food and drinks—and all your favorite rides lit up at night.

Movies in the Park: Up (Free) – Santa Rosa

Sunset Fridays at SF Zoo – San Francisco

Movies in the Park: Wonder Woman (Free) – Cupertino

Kids Can Cook – San Jose

Saturday, August 30

Trolls: Save the Humans ~ WoodsideFeatures six 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.

Family Art Making at the de Young – San Francisco

Music is First Performance (Free) – San Francisco

Scottish Highlands Gathering and Games – Pleasanton

Family STEAM (Free) – San Jose

Kitten Adoption Fair – San Jose

How to Catch a Class Pet – Los Gatos

Sunday, August 31

Historic Days at Ardenwood ~ FremontRide a narrow-gauge train, visit a working blacksmith shop, tour the beautifully restored Patterson House Museum, and join park staff in historic costume for period-appropriate programs and activities throughout the day as well.

Bubble Bonanza at Hiller Aviation Museum ~ San CarlosDiscover a hands-on exploration of water, air, and the world of bubbles. Visit multiple outdoor stations and experiment with bubble shapes, sizes, and colors.

Neon Scorpion Hike – Clayton

Storytime Science for Kids – San Francisco

Monday, September 1

Children’s Fairyland 75th Birthday Celebration ~ OaklandCelebrate 75 dazzling years with enchanting performances and hands-on activities

Labor Day Open House at Crab Cove – Alameda

Labor Day Weekend Celebration at Great America – Santa Clara

• The Roses

  - A limited release drama from Searchlight Pictures about a couple dealing with career and ambition, starring Olivia Colman and Benedict Cumberbatch. 

• American Warrior

  - The story of an Indian-American immigrant who becomes a local hero after stepping into a robbery and finds himself entered into an MMA tournament. 

Other new movies also available: 

• Caught Stealing - A new film from Sony Pictures Entertainment.

• The Toxic Avenger - An unrated horror-comedy from Iconic Events Releasing.

• Ne Zha II - An animated sequel.

Oakland Museum of California (first Sunday) – Oakland

Telescope Viewing at Chabot (Fri & Sat eves) – Oakland

San Mateo County History Museum (1st Friday) – Redwood City

Asian Art Museum (1st Sunday) – San Francisco

California Academy of Sciences (4 select days per year) – San Francisco

Exploratorium (select days throughout the year) – San Francisco

CuriOdyssey at Coyote Point (select days) – San Mateo

Hands on Science Classes at Intel Museum (always free) – Santa Clara

Bay Area Children’s Discovery Museum (1st Wednesday) – Sausalito

Bay Model Center – Sausalito

Cantor Arts Center at Stanford (always free, special family programs on Sundays) – Stanford

Home Depot Kids Workshop (1st Saturday) – all locations

Concerts this weekend

Friday, August 29, 2025 

• DJ Snake: At Songkick Discovery Meadow in San Jose.

• The Offspring: Playing at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View.

• Charlie Wilson: Performing at the Toyota Pavilion at Concord.

• Tycho and Brijean: At The Midway in San Francisco.

• The Roots: At the Calvin Simmons Theatre in Oakland.

• Cardinal Black: A show at The Independent in San Francisco.

Saturday, August 30, 2025

• Osees: Performing with DMBQ at The Chapel in San Francisco. 

• Lost 80's Live: A lineup including A Flock of Seagulls and other 80s bands at the Mountain Winery in Saratoga. 

• Laraaji: A performance at The Freight in Berkeley. 

• Jesse Johnson: Performing at Yoshi's in Oakland. 

Sunday, August 31, 2025

• Burton Cummings: Performing at the Mountain Winery in Saratoga. 

• Trouble - The Music of Coldplay: A tribute concert at the Mystic Theatre. 

• Angelique Kidjo: Performing with Yo-Yo Ma at the Greek Theatre in Berkeley.