What's Up This Weekend with Fonseca 004/26
- fonsecashow
- Jun 4
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Friday, June 5
Dinos Alive Immersive Experience ~ OaklandTravel back millions of years for an epic adventure through the age of dinosaurs! Encounter life-size animatronic giants, from swift Velociraptors to the mighty T-Rex, and explore immersive prehistoric environments that bring the Jurassic era roaring to life. Perfect for families, kids, and dinosaur fans of all ages, this unforgettable experience combines thrills, discovery, and hands-on fun in one larger-than-life adventure.
Manilatown Ancestral Ensemble (Free) – San Francisco
AAPI Community Celebration – San Francisco
Telescope Viewing at Chabot (Free) – Oakland
Goodnight Farm (Free) – Berkeley
Outdoor Movie Night: Zootopia 2 (Free) – Hayward
Mr. Sharp Magician (Free) – Fremont
First Friday at CuriOdyssey – San Mateo
Family Movie Night: Dogman (Free) – Palo Alto
San Jose Giants Fireworks Night – San Jose
Saturday, June 6
Mosaic Festival (Free) ~ San JoseCelebrate our American mosaic of cultures at the annual Mosaic Festival Silicon Valley. Everyone is welcome to honor our unique histories while co-creating a vision of our shared future of belonging, healing, and harmony. Presented by Mosaic America in partnership with History San José.
Family Art Making at the de Young – San Francisco
Storytime Science for Kids – San Francisco
Cereal Cinema – Oakland
Fun on the Farm (Free) – San Ramon
World Dance Festival – Hayward
Family Fun Day (Free) – Los Altos
Proud of My Family – San Jose
Science Saturdays – Capitola
Sunday, June 7
Pollinator Day at Presidio Tunnel Tops ~ San FranciscoJoin us outside the Field Station at Presidio Tunnel Tops to celebrate the diversity of our beloved winged friends! Come learn more about the lives of our very special native California pollinators and how you can help protect them. Fun activities for all ages: pollinator art, nature observation, educational games, pollinated snacks, and a scavenger hunt!
Sundays at the Asian Art Museum – San Francisco
Storytime Science for Kids – San Francisco
Cultural Festival – Hercules
Sundays at Hagemann Ranch – Livermore
Family Fun Day (Free) – Hayward
Bubble Bonanza – San Carlos
Storytime with Anna at the Foster Museum (Free) – Palo Alto
Back to the Future by Broadway San Jose – San Jose
Ranch Day – Morgan Hill
Here are the new movies opening this weekend — Friday, June 5 to Sunday, June 7, 2026:
Bigger / wide releases
Movie | Type |
Masters of the Universe | Action / adventure / fantasy — He-Man returns, with Nicholas Galitzine, Camila Mendes, Idris Elba, Jared Leto. |
Scary Movie / Scary Movie 6 | Comedy / horror spoof — Wayans, Anna Faris, Regina Hall back. |
Power Ballad | Comedy / music — Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas. |
The Currents | Drama — |
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
Friday, June 5
Time | Game | Venue |
7:00 PM | San Jose Giants vs. Inland Empire 66ers | Excite Ballpark, San Jose |
Saturday, June 6
Time | Game | Venue |
5:00 PM | San Jose Giants vs. Inland Empire 66ers | Excite Ballpark, San Jose |
Sunday, June 7
Time | Game | Venue |
1:00 PM | San Jose Giants vs. Inland Empire 66ers | Excite Ballpark, San Jose |
3:00 PM | Oakland Soul SC vs. Pleasanton Rage — Pride Day | Merritt College, Oakland |
3:00 PM | SF City FC vs. SF Glens — Derbi | Cox Stadium, SF State |
5:00 PM | The Town FC / San Jose Earthquakes II vs. Real Monarchs | Negoesco Stadium, USF — listed as a June 7 home game; venue/time appeared in team-posted listings, so double-check before going. |
Friday, June 5
Time | Artist / Show | Venue / City |
6:00 PM | Botas y Rave Block Party: Deorro & 3BALLMTY | The Midway, SF |
7:00 PM | True North, Out In Front, PINKNOISE | The Ritz, San Jose |
7:30 PM | The Kid LAROI | The Masonic, SF |
7:30 PM | Kevin Ross | Yoshi’s, Oakland |
8:00 PM | The Human League, Soft Cell & Alison Moyet | The Warfield, SF |
8:00 PM | Natalie & Brittany Haas | Freight & Salvage, Berkeley |
8:00 PM | Juvenile & The 400 Degreez Band | Fox Theater, Oakland |
8:00 PM | Jonathan Richman | Siesta Valley Bowl, Orinda area |
8:00 PM | Dark N Stormy | Sweetwater Music Hall, Mill Valley |
8:00 PM | Alesso | Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, SF |
9:00 PM | Jerry’s Middle Finger | The Chapel, SF |
9:00 PM | R&B Only Live | August Hall, SF |
9:00 PM | The Alain Whyte Band | Brick & Mortar Music Hall, SF |
9:30 PM | Kevin Ross — late show | Yoshi’s, Oakland |
10:00 PM | Big Gigantic | 1015 Folsom, SF |
10:00 PM | Life of the Party / Oakland First Friday Party | Crybaby, Oakland |
Friday listings are pulled from San Francisco.Events plus Oakland and San Jose Ticketmaster pages.
Saturday, June 6
Time | Artist / Show | Venue / City |
11:00 AM | Cafe Caliente: Baddies y Banda | Crybaby, Oakland |
2:00 PM | TOKiMONSTA | 620 Jones, SF |
2:00 PM | Chris Lorenzo | Gold Bar Whiskey Distillery, Treasure Island/SF |
5:00 PM | California Kicks 3 | Neck of the Woods, SF |
6:00 PM | Earlybirds Club | The Independent, SF |
6:00 PM | Lil Blood + J. Stalin | Crybaby, Oakland |
7:00 PM | Alain Whyte performing Morrissey’s “Your Arsenal” + hits | The Ritz, San Jose |
7:00 PM | Horse Meat Disco: Stardella | The Castro Theatre, SF |
7:00 PM | Louis Tomlinson — How Did We Get Here? World Tour | Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, SF |
7:30 / 8:00 PM | Ariana Grande — The Eternal Sunshine Tour | Oakland Arena |
7:30 PM | San Francisco Symphony: Elim Chan conducts La Mer | Davies Symphony Hall, SF |
8:00 PM | Ghost / Lil Ghost | August Hall, SF |
8:00 PM | Rash — A Tribute to Rush | Sweetwater Music Hall, Mill Valley |
8:00 PM | Paul Oakenfold & The Crystal Method | The Regency Ballroom, SF |
8:00 PM | Matt Stone — Ultimate Elvis Concert Experience | Historic BAL Theatre, San Leandro |
9:00 PM | Jerry’s Middle Finger | The Chapel, SF |
9:00 PM | Racing Mount Pleasant | Brick & Mortar Music Hall, SF |
9:00 PM | Teen Suicide w/ Cloud Nothings | Cornerstone, Berkeley |
9:00 PM | Spencer Brown | 888 Garage at The Midway, SF |
10:00 PM | ¡Desmadre! w/ Chuy Gomez + Mr. E + Profesito | Crybaby, Oakland |
Saturday listings are from Ticketmaster’s weekend Bay Area concert page, Oakland/San Jose Ticketmaster, and San Francisco.Events.
Sunday, June 7
Time | Artist / Show | Venue / City |
7:00 PM | Doug E. Fresh | Yoshi’s, Oakland |
7:00 PM | I’m With Her — Sing Me Alive Tour | The Castro Theatre, SF |
8:00 PM | Agent Orange w/ The Drowns | The Independent, SF |
8:00 PM | Pitbull — I’m Back with special guest Lil Jon | Shoreline Amphitheatre, Mountain View |
Sunday listings are from Ticketmaster and venue/event listings for I’m With Her and Pitbull.
Biggest-name picks
Pick | Why |
Ariana Grande — Oakland Arena | Biggest pop event of the weekend |
Pitbull + Lil Jon — Shoreline | Big outdoor party show |
Louis Tomlinson — Bill Graham | Big pop/rock arena-style show |
The Kid LAROI — The Masonic | Strong Friday night option in SF |
The Human League / Soft Cell / Alison Moyet — Warfield | Best retro/new wave lineup |
Juvenile — Fox Theater Oakland | Best hip-hop throwback option |
Featured Events
Dinos Alive Immersive Experience ~ Oakland, through July 31Travel back millions of years for an epic adventure through the age of dinosaurs! Encounter life-size animatronic giants, from swift Velociraptors to the mighty T-Rex, and explore immersive prehistoric environments that bring the Jurassic era roaring to life. Perfect for families, kids, and dinosaur fans of all ages, this unforgettable experience combines thrills, discovery, and hands-on fun in one larger-than-life adventure.
Unity Fest at Chochenyo Park (Free) ~ Alameda, June 13Celebrate the vibrant cultures and performing arts traditions of Africa and the African Diaspora in a free, family-friendly festival at Chochenyo Park. Explore a kaleidoscopic array of music, dance, drumming, hands-on arts activities, food and more! Featuring Tae Poetically Divine as emcee along with performances by Alphabet Rockers, Duniya Dance & Drum Company, Mbira dzaSoko, Michele’s Soul Line Dance, Mufaro weDzimbahwe and NKAN.
Mosaic Festival (Free) ~ San Jose, June 6Celebrate our American mosaic of cultures at the annual Mosaic Festival Silicon Valley. Everyone is welcome to honor our unique histories while co-creating a vision of our shared future of belonging, healing, and harmony. Presented by Mosaic America in partnership with History San José.
Pollinator Day at Presidio Tunnel Tops ~ San Francisco, June 7Join us outside the Field Station at Presidio Tunnel Tops to celebrate the diversity of our beloved winged friends! Come learn more about the lives of our very special native California pollinators and how you can help protect them. Fun activities for all ages: pollinator art, nature observation, educational games, pollinated snacks, and a scavenger hunt!
Touch a Truck SF ~ San Francisco, September 19Touch a Truck SF is now in it’s third year as a big fundraiser for
Miraloma Cooperative Nursery School. At the event, kids get hands-on experience to sit in the seat, honk the horn (for the final hour), pretend to drive, and get up close and personal with your favorite vehicles, including police cars, school buses, diggers and more!
June 2026
(also see Outdoor Movie Nights and Father’s Day Fun)
Back to the Future by Broadway San Jose – San Jose, June 2-7
Circus Bella Circus in the Park (Free) – Oakland, June 3
Birds of Prey with Lindsay Wildlife Experience (Free) – San Lorenzo, June 4
Manilatown Ancestral Ensemble (Free) – San Francisco, June 5
Outdoor Movie Night: Zootopia 2 (Free) – Hayward, June 5
Mr. Sharp Magician (Free) – Fremont, June 5
First Friday at CuriOdyssey – San Mateo, June 5
Free First Friday at the San Mateo County History Museum (Free) – Redwood City, June 5Family Movie Night: Dogman (Free) – Palo Alto, June 5
San Jose Giants Fireworks Night – San Jose, June 5, 6
Family Art Making at the de Young – San Francisco, June 6
World Dance Festival – Hayward, June 6
Family Fun Day (Free) – Los Altos, June 6
Proud of My Family – San Jose, June 6
Storytime Science for Kids – San Francisco, June 6, 13, 20
Cereal Cinema – Oakland, June 6, 13, 20, 27
Fun on the Farm (Free) – San Ramon, June 6, 13, 20, 27
Cultural Festival – Hercules, June 7
Family Fun Day (Free) – Hayward, June 7
Ranch Day – Morgan Hill, June 7
Storytime Science for Kids – June 7, 14, 21
Storytime with Anna at the Foster Museum (Free) – Palo Alto, June 7, 21
Bubble Bonanza – San Carlos, June 7, 17, 28
Bay Area Wild (Free) – San Lorenzo, June 10
Tales of the Arabian Nights – Palo Alto, June 10-28
Movies in the Park: The Lion King (Free) – Orinda, June 11
Bay Area Wild (Free) – Dublin, June 11
Animal Meet & Greet (Free) – Fremont, June 11
Outdoor Move: Zootopia (Free) – Foster City, June 11
Solano County Fair – Vallejo, June 11-14, 2026
Coventry & Kaluza (Free) – San Francisco, June 12
Movies on Main Street: The Bad Guys 2 (Free) – Oakley, June 12
Movies Under the Stars: How to Train Your Dragon – San Pablo, June 12
Movies in the Park: Wicked for Good (Free) – Berkeley, June 12
Port of Oakland Harbor Tours (Free) – Oakland, June 12
Picnic Flix: Lilo & Stitch (Free) – Dublin, June 12
Family Movie Night: Elio (Free) – Palo Alto, June 12
Sunset Cinema: How to Train Your Dragon (Free) – Santa Clara, June 12
Movie Night: Elio (Free) – Saratoga, June 12
Blankets & Blockbusters: Back to the Future (Free) – San Francisco, June 13
Cartooning for Kids – San Francisco, June 13
Juneteenth Freedom Festival (Free) – Mill Valley, June 13
BubbleFest – Oakland, June 13
Fairy Fun Fair – Oakland, June 13
Habitot Children’s Museum Pop-up – Oakland, June 13
Kids Night Out at Color Me Mine – Alameda, June 13
Hanabi Judo Parent’s Night Out – Albany, June 13
Fiesta Cultural Street Fair (Free) – Walnut Creek, June 13
Outdoor Movie Night: Cars 2 (Free) – San Leandro, June 13
Fremont Pride Fair (Free) – Fremont, June 13
The Biggest Little Airshow – San Carlos, June 13
Second Saturday at Gamble Garden (Free) – Palo Alto, June 13
Native Plant and Pollinator Day (Free) – San Jose, June 13
Seaside Storytime – Santa Cruz, June 13
2nd Saturdays on the Farm (Free) – Watsonville, June 13
Life in Space Festival – San Francisco, June 13, 14
Family Day at SFMOMA (Free) – San Francisco, June 14
Sunday Streets – San Francisco, June 14
Family Day at Marin MOCA (Free) – San Rafael, June 14
Junior Zookeeper Experience – Walnut Creek, June 14
Viva Calle (Free) – San Jose, June 14
Marine Science Sundays – Sausalito, June 14, 28
San Mateo County Fair – San Mateo, June 5-14
Museum Minis Storytime – Stanford, June 15
Juneteenth Freedom Day – Newark, June 18
Chelle! & Friends (Free) – San Francisco, June 19
Sonoma County Beekeepers Association – Santa Rosa, June 19
Juneteenth at OMCA – Oakland, June 19
Juneteenth Celebration at Children’s Fairyland – Oakland, June 19
Juneteenth Celebration – Antioch, June 19
Moonlight Movies: Cool Runnings (Free) – Danville, June 19
Picnic Flix: Hoppers (Free) – Dublin, June 19
Juneteenth Celebration – San Jose, June 19
San Jose Giants Fireworks Night – San Jose, June 19
Alameda County Fair – Pleasanton, June 19 – July 12
Library Day at Yerba Buena Gardens – San Francisco, June 20
Family Tour at the de Young – San Francisco, June 20
Pride Celebration at Bay Area Discovery Museum – Sausalito, June 20
Kids Night at the Museum – Santa Rosa, June 20
Sand Castle and Sculpture Contest – Alameda, June 20
Family Nature Adventures – Oakland, June 20
Summer Sleepover at Children’s Fairyland – Oakland, June 20
Magic Kitchen – Oakland, June 20
Juneteenth Celebration – Richmond, June 20
Once Upon a Street – Walnut Creek, June 20
Family Art Day (Free) – Castro Valley, June 20
Bri Crabtree’s Silly Circus Show (Free) – Fremont, June 20
Vegetable Gardening for Kids – Palo Alto, June 20
Mickaboo Bird Adoption & Toymaking Faire – Palo Alto, June 20
Star Party – San Jose, June 20
North Beach Festival – San Francisco, June 20 & 21
Juneteenth Festival – Berkeley, June 21
Open Cockpit Day – Oakland, June 21
Father’s Day Camp Night at Gilroy Gardens – Gilroy, June 20-21
The Sound of Music by Broadway San Jose – San Jose, June 21-26
Family Pride Party (Free) – Fremont, June 23
Pinocchio by CMTSJ – San Jose, June 24-28
Movies in the Park: Jurassic World Rebirth (Free) – Berkeley, June 26
Starlight Movies In The Park : The Aristocats (Free) – Alameda, June 26
Picnic Flix: A Minecraft Movie (Free) – Dublin, June 26
Circus Bella (Free) – San Francisco, June 26, 27
Circus Bella Circus in the Park (Free) – San Francisco, June 27
ComicCon (Free) – Livermore, June 27
Carquinez Model Railroad Society Open House – Crockett, June 27 & 28
Cal Sailing Open House (Free) – Berkeley, June 28
Sundays at Hagemann Ranch (Free) – Livermore, June 28
Save the Bees (Free) – Dublin, June 30
Dinosaur Puppet and Magic Show (Free) – Albany, June 30
For this weekend — Friday, June 5 to Sunday, June 7, 2026 — here are the Bay Area street fairs, fairs, block parties, art/wine festivals, and outdoor festival-style events I found.
Also tonight — Thursday, June 4
Time | Event | Where |
5:00 PM | Downtown First Thursdays block party | Market & 2nd, San Francisco |
Friday, June 5
Time | Event | Where |
4:00–10:00 PM | San Mateo County Fair — opening day | San Mateo County Event Center |
5:00–9:30 PM | Oakland First Fridays street festival | Telegraph Ave., Oakland |
Saturday, June 6
Time | Event | Where |
10:00 AM–4:30 PM | Aquarium of the Bay Arts & Crafts Fair | Pier 39, San Francisco |
11:00 AM–7:00 PM | Union Street Festival | Union Street, Fillmore to Gough, SF |
11:00 AM–7:00 PM | Sunnyvale Art & Wine Festival | Downtown Sunnyvale |
11:00 AM–10:00 PM | San Mateo County Fair | San Mateo County Event Center |
11:15 AM–6:00 PM | SF Bluegrass & Old-Time Festival | Salesforce Park, SF |
Noon–5:00 PM | Grillin’ in the ’Mo — Fillmore Summer Kick-Off | Hamilton Rec Center, SF |
Noon–6:00 PM | SF LGBT Center: Building the Block Rainbow Reunion | 1800 Market St., SF |
Noon–8:00 PM | Oakland Carnival Wellness Festival | Mosswood Park, Oakland |
Noon–8:00 PM | Walnut Creek Art & Wine Festival | Civic Park, Walnut Creek |
1:00–6:00 PM | Big West Wine Fest | Solar Punk Farms, Guerneville |
Daytime / likely 11–5 | Festa Italiana / Festa Coloniale Italiana | North Beach, SF — Stockton St. area |
11:00 AM–5:00 PM | Sonoma County Pride Parade & Festival | Downtown Santa Rosa / Old Courthouse Square |
Sunday, June 7
Time | Event | Where |
10:00 AM–4:30 PM | Aquarium of the Bay Arts & Crafts Fair | Pier 39, San Francisco |
10:00 AM–5:00 PM | Sunnyvale Art & Wine Festival | Downtown Sunnyvale |
11:00 AM–5:00 PM | Head West Marketplace | Ferry Building, SF |
11:00 AM–5:00 PM | Festa Italiana / Festa Coloniale Italiana | North Beach, SF |
11:00 AM–6:00 PM | Hercules Cultural Festival | Hanna Ranch Park, Hercules |
11:00 AM–7:00 PM | Union Street Festival | Union Street, Fillmore to Gough, SF |
11:00 AM–10:00 PM | San Mateo County Fair | San Mateo County Event Center |
Noon–6:00 PM | Walnut Creek Art & Wine Festival | Civic Park, Walnut Creek |
1:00–6:00 PM | Big West Wine Fest | Solar Punk Farms, Guerneville |
2:00–4:00 PM | Pride in Yerba Buena Gardens Festival | Yerba Buena Gardens, SF |
Best picks
Most classic SF street fair: Union Street FestivalBest true county fair: San Mateo County FairBest family-friendly free East Bay option: Hercules Cultural Festival or Oakland CarnivalBest South Bay street fair: Sunnyvale Art & Wine FestivalBest North Bay Pride/festival option: Sonoma County Pride in Santa Rosa
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