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What's Up This Weekend with Fonseca 06/26/26

Friday, June 26

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.

Circus Bella (Free) – San Francisco

Telescope Viewing at Chabot (Free) – Oakland

Pastimes of the Past – Livermore

Little Explorers Petting Zoo (Free) – San Jose


Saturday, June 27

Cereal Cinema ~ OaklandClassic cartoons & all-you-can-eat cereal at the New Parkway Theater.

Alameda County Fair ~ PleasantonEnjoy rides, concerts, movie nights, and drone shows.

Insect Party (Free) – Berkeley

Fun on the Farm (Free) – San Ramon

ComicCon (Free) – Livermore

Campfire: Bald Eagles (Free) – Castro Valley

Dinosaur Puppet and Magic Show (Free) – San Jose

Science Saturdays – Capitola


Sunday, June 28

Marine Science Sundays ~ SausalitoThis month is all about celebrating the sea lion. Let’s look at some of the diversity of sea lions around the world and what makes them super special. Join us as we explore the big, the small, the weird, and everything in between!

Bubble Bonanza ~ San CarlosDiscover a hands-on exploration of water, air, and the world of bubbles! Bubble Bonanza harnesses the science of surface tension to create the most hands-on of all hands-on experiences – bubbles! Visit multiple outdoor stations and experiment with bubble shapes, sizes, and colors. Included with Museum admission.

Storytime Science for Kids – San Francisco

Cal Sailing Open House (Free) – Berkeley

Sundays at Hagemann Ranch (Free) – Livermore

Pinocchio by CMTSJ – San Jose


Latest Movies Playing This Weekend

Friday, June 26 – Sunday, June 28, 2026

Movie

Rating

Best For

Notes

Supergirl

PG-13

Big superhero / comic-book crowd

New this weekend and the biggest new wide release.

Jackass: Best and Last

R

Adults / comedy stunt fans

New this weekend; not for kids.

Couture

R

Adult drama / Angelina Jolie fans

New wide release this weekend.

Peter Asher: Everywhere Man

Not listed here

Music/documentary fans

New wide release this weekend.

Toy Story 5

PG

Families / kids / Pixar fans

Opened last weekend, still a major family pick.


Bay Area Home Sports This Weekend

Friday, June 26 – Sunday, June 28, 2026

All times Pacific

Date

Team / Event

Matchup

Time

Location

Fri 6/26

SF Giants

Atlanta Braves at Giants

7:15 PM

Oracle Park, SF

Fri 6/26

Golden State Valkyries

Atlanta Dream at Valkyries

7:00 PM

Chase Center, SF

Fri 6/26

Oakland Ballers

Yuba-Sutter Freebirds at Ballers

6:35 PM

Raimondi Park, Oakland

Fri 6/26

Major League Cricket

MI New York vs. Texas Super Kings / SF Unicorns vs. Seattle Orcas

2:30 PM doubleheader

Oakland Coliseum

Sat 6/27

SF Giants

Atlanta Braves at Giants

6:05 PM

Oracle Park, SF

Sat 6/27

Oakland Ballers

Yuba-Sutter Freebirds at Ballers

4:35 PM

Raimondi Park, Oakland

Sat 6/27

Major League Cricket

MI New York vs. LA Knight Riders / Washington Freedom vs. Texas Super Kings

2:30 PM doubleheader

Oakland Coliseum

Sun 6/28

SF Giants

Atlanta Braves at Giants

1:05 PM

Oracle Park, SF

Sun 6/28

Golden State Valkyries

New York Liberty at Valkyries

4:00 PM

Chase Center, SF

Sun 6/28

Oakland Ballers

Yuba-Sutter Freebirds at Ballers

1:05 PM

Raimondi Park, Oakland

Sun 6/28

Major League Cricket

LA Knight Riders vs. Seattle Orcas / SF Unicorns vs. Washington Freedom

2:30 PM doubleheader

Oakland Coliseum

Bay Area Street Fairs & Festivals

Friday, June 26 – Sunday, June 28, 2026

Date

Event

Time

City / Location

Cost

Good For

Fri–Sun 6/26–6/28

Bay Bridge Creative Waterfront Craft Fair

8 AM–6 PM

China Basin Park, San Francisco

Free

Local makers, crafts, waterfront walk

Sat–Sun 6/27–6/28

San Francisco Pride Celebration

11 AM–6 PM

Civic Center Plaza, San Francisco

Free / donations

Big festival, music, community, parade weekend

Sun 6/28

San Francisco Pride Parade

Morning — arrive early

Market Street to Civic Center

Free

Biggest event of the weekend

Sat 6/27

Gumbo Social’s Bayview Block Party

11 AM–5 PM

3rd St. & Thornton Ave., SF

Free; food tour paid

Food, local vendors, Bayview community

Sat 6/27

LakeFest Oakland

11 AM–7 PM

Lake Merritt / 568 Bellevue Ave., Oakland

Ticketed

Music, food, culture, family activities

Sat 6/27

Hayward Latin Jazz Festival

11 AM–7 PM

B St. & Main St., Downtown Hayward

Free

Live Latin jazz, food, makers

Sat 6/27

Oakland Juneteenth Celebration & Street Festival

11 AM–6 PM

925 Brockhurst St., Oakland

Free

Culture, food, DJs, youth zone

Sat 6/27

ComicCon Livermore

11 AM–5 PM

Bankhead Theater / Plaza, Livermore

Free

Kids, families, comics, cosplay

Sun 6/28

Head West at State Street

11 AM

State Street, Los Altos

Free

Outdoor artisan market / shopping


The Randall Museum (always free) – San FranciscoThe Randall Museum is a museum of science, nature and the arts as well as a San Francisco Recreation and Park Department community learning center.

The San Francisco Zoo (select Wednesdays) – San FranciscoFree only for San Francisco residents on select Wednesdays.

Asian Art Museum (1st Sunday) – San FranciscoOn the first Sunday of each month, general admission is free and tickets to special exhibitions are offered at a discounted price of $15. Limited same-day, walk-up availability, so it’s highly recommended that you reserve your tickets in advance.

SFMOMA (select days) – San FranciscoSFMOMA offers regularly scheduled free days and guests 18 and younger always enjoy free admission to the museum. Visit sfmoma.org/free-days for upcoming dates and activities or sign up for their newsletter to be notified when new events, exhibitions, and activities are announced.

Museum of the African Diaspora (2nd Saturday) – San FranciscoContemporary art and artists of the African Diaspora.

Museum of Craft and Design (1st Thursday) – San FranciscoMCD showcases designers, makers and artists through an exciting and distinctive series of craft and design-focused exhibitions and public programs.

The de Young Museum (Tuesdays and Saturdays) – San FranciscoSaturdays free for Bay Area residents. Tuesdays free for all.

The Fine Arts Museum (Tuesdays and Saturdays) – San FranciscoSaturdays free for Bay Area residents. Tuesdays free for all.

Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (Wednesdays) – San FranciscoThe cultural anchor of San Francisco’s Yerba Buena Gardens neighborhood with work that spans the realms of contemporary art, performance, film, civic engagement, and public life.

Conservatory of Flowers (1st Tuesday) – San FranciscoSet in a landmark building — the oldest public wood-and-glass conservatory in North America — the Conservatory of Flowers inspires awe and fascination with its rare and tropical plant collection.

San Francisco Botanical Garden (2nd Tuesday) – San FranciscoExplore 55 beautiful acres of landscaped gardens and open spaces that showcase more than 8,000 different kinds of plants from around the world.

Cable Car Museum (always free) – San FranciscoHouses a collection of historic cable cars, photographs, mechanical displays.

San Francisco Fire Department Museum (always free) – San FranciscoAs the museum is staffed by volunteers, it is best if you call 415-558-3546 after 1PM on the day of your visit to make sure it will be open.

The Marine Mammal Center (always free) – SausalitoTickets are free but must be reserved online in advance.

Bay Model Center (always free) – SausalitoThe model provides scientists, educators and visitors interested in San Francisco Bay and the Bay – Delta Model a unique opportunity to view the complete bay-delta system at a glance.

Oakland Museum of California (first Sunday) – OaklandEvery first Sunday of the month, admission to OMCA’s Galleries of California Art, History, Natural Sciences, and any Special Exhibitions in our Great Hall are free.

Telescope Viewing at Chabot (Fri & Sat evenings) – OaklandJoin Chabot astronomers on the Observatory Deck for a free telescope viewing! Weather permitting, this is a chance to explore stars, planets and more through Chabot’s historic telescopes.

Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (1st Thursday) – BerkeleyAs part of the University of California, Berkeley, BAMPFA is committed to artistic diversity through its robust slate of art exhibitions, film screenings, artist talks, live performances, and educational programs that shed new light on the art of the past and connect audiences with leading filmmakers and artists of our time.

Richmond Art Center (always free) – RichmondOpportunities for adults, teens and kids to create, see and learn about art.

Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front Museum (always free) – RichmondEducational and interactive exhibits designed for visitors of all ages, offering insights into the significant impact of WWII on daily life.

San Mateo County History Museum (1st Friday) – Redwood CityFree admission to the History Museum 10AM – 4PM. Free Playing in the Past at 11AM. Free general tour at the History Museum at 2PM.

South Bay Historical Railroad Society Museum (always free) – Santa ClaraThe museum consists of three major areas: the historic buildings, railroad artifacts, and operating scale model displays. Open Tuesday evenings and Saturdays.

The Intel Museum (always free) – Santa ClaraGo behind the scenes in the high-tech world of California’s famed Silicon Valley. See what it’s like inside an ultra-clean, highly automated silicon chip factory, and connect with technologies that give us new ways to work, learn, play, and communicate. The Intel Museum is 10,000 square feet of fun, interactive learning for children and adults. Open Mondays through Friday, 9AM-5PM. Call 408-765-5050 to confirm the museum is open to the public, since they sometimes close for private events.

San Jose Museum of Art (First Friday after 6pm)Contemporary art in downtown San Jose. Occasional free community art days.

Home Depot Kids Workshop (1st Saturday) – all locationsJoin at 9AM on the First Saturday of every month.


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.

Rhythmix in the Parks (Free) ~ Alameda, July 18Grab your chairs and blankets, pack a picnic lunch, and head outdoors for zydeco grooves. Playing with a force few can match, Grammy-nominated artist, Andre Thierry is “breaking accordion stereotypes”, merging traditional Créole and Zydeco music with contemporary influences of Blues, Funk, R&B, Jazz, and Rock. Get ready to dance and play along in this exuberant fun-filled family performance!

Alameda County Fair ~ Pleasanton, June 19 – July 12, 2026Enjoy rides, concerts, movie nights, drone shows and fireworks on June 19 and July 4.

Bubble Bonanza ~ San Carlos, June 28Discover a hands-on exploration of water, air, and the world of bubbles! Bubble Bonanza harnesses the science of surface tension to create the most hands-on of all hands-on experiences – bubbles! Visit multiple outdoor stations and experiment with bubble shapes, sizes, and colors. Included with Museum admission.

The Freight Community Education Festival (Free) ~ Berkeley, July 11Join The Freight’s Education team for a full day of FREE festivities on July 11th from 12-4:30pm. Celebrate our diverse array of programs with multiple workshops, a jam, and a Freight Singers mini concert. Festivities are open to the whole family and doors open at 11:00 AM.

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)Tales of the Arabian Nights – Palo Alto, June 10-28

Family Pride Party (Free) – Fremont, June 23

Dinosaur Puppet and Magic Show (Free) – Sausalito, June 24

Pinocchio by CMTSJ – San Jose, June 24-28

Movies in the Park: Jurassic World Rebirth (Free) – Berkeley, June 26

Picnic Flix: A Minecraft Movie (Free) – Dublin, June 26

Circus Bella (Free) – San Francisco, June 26, 27

Cereal Cinema – Oakland, June 27

Fun on the Farm (Free) – San Ramon, June 27

ComicCon (Free) – Livermore, June 27

Gabby’s Dollhouse Fairylandia Tour – San Francisco, June 27, 28

Marine Science Sundays – Sausalito, June 28

Bubble Bonanza – San Carlos, June 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


July 2026

Marin County Fair – San Rafael, July 1-5

Animal Meet & Greet (Free) – Fremont, July 2

Soul4Kidz Music in the Park (Free) – Sausalito, July 2

Moonlight Movies: Captain America (Free) – Danville, July 3

First Friday at CuriOdyssey – San Mateo, July 3

Circus Bella Circus in the Park (Free) – Menlo Park, July 4

Cereal Cinema – Oakland, July 4, 11, 18, 25

California Classic Fan Fest – San Francisco, July 5

Storytime with Anna at the Foster Museum (Free) – Palo Alto, July 5, 19

Circus Bella Circus in the Park (Free) – Oakland, July 9

Animal Meet & Greet (Free) – Fremont, July 9

Mariachi San Francisco (Free) – San Francisco, July 10

Outdoor Movie Night: Moana 2 (Free) – Antioch, July 10

Movies in the Park: Smurfs (Free) – Berkeley, July 10

Port of Oakland Harbor Tours (Free) – Oakland, July 10

Picnic Flix: How to Train Your Dragon (Free) – Dublin, July 10

Outdoor Movie Night: Elio (Free) – San Lorenzo, July 10

Family Movie Night: Zootopia 2 (Free) – Palo Alto, July 10

Sunset Cinema: A Minecraft Movie (Free) – Santa Clara, July 10

Movie Night: Zootopia 2 (Free) – Saratoga, July 10

Boardwalk Summer Luau – Santa Cruz, July 10, 17, 31

Newsies the Musical by CMTSJ – San Jose, July 10-19

Big Bubble Show (Free) – South San Francisco, July 11

Library Day at the New Farm (Free) – South San Francisco, July 11

Family Nature Adventures – Oakland, July 11

Kids Night Out at Color Me Mine – Alameda, July 11

Second Saturday at Gamble Garden (Free) – Palo Alto, July 11

2nd Saturdays on the Farm (Free) – Watsonville, July 11

Family Day at Marin MOCA (Free) – San Rafael, July 12

Junior Zookeeper Experience – Walnut Creek, July 12

Into the Woods by Youth Stage – Berkeley, July 11-19

Fun on the Farm (Free) – San Ramon, July 11, 18. 25

Magic with Mike Della Penna (Free) – Dublin, July 13

Golden Gate International Choral Festival – San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley, Walnut Creek, July 13-18

Animal Puppet Show (Free) – Fremont, July 15

Wheels on the Bus – Palo Alto, July 15 – August 2

Movies in the Park: Zootopia (Free) – Orinda, July 16

Circus Bella Circus in the Park (Free) – San Francisco, July 17, 18, 19

Toishan Lions Dance Troupe (Free) – San Francisco, July 17

Blankets & Blockbusters: GOAT (Free) – San Francisco, July 17

Outdoor Movie Night: A Goofy Movie (Free) – Antioch, July 17

Movies on Main Street: A Minecraft Movie (Free) – Oakley, July 17

Summer Outdoor Movie Night: How To Train Your Dragon (Free) – Union City, July 17Field Day + Movie Night (Free) – South San Francisco, July 17

Family Flix: Zooptopia 2 (Free) – Hercules, July 17

Moonlight Movies: Lilo & Stitch (Free) – Danville, July 17

Picnic Flix: Zootopia 2 (Free) – Dublin, July 17

Daisy the Clown (Free) – Fremont, July 17

Family Movie Night: GOAT (Free) – Palo Alto, July 17

Movies on the Beach: Back to the Future (Free) – Santa Cruz, July 17

Apollo 11 Splashdown – Alameda, July 18

Teddy Bear Picnic Day – Oakland, July 18

The Rhythm Builders: Fun with Drums (Free) – South San Francisco, July 18

Play Like a Miner (Free) – San Jose, July 18

Star Party – San Jose, July 18

Model Railroad Show – Walnut Creek, July 18, 19Circus Bella (Free) – San Francisco, July 19Sunday Streets – San Francisco, July 19Mariachi Festival – Newark, July 19Shiny Side Up Bicycle Show – San Jose, July 19Didgeridoo Down Under (Free) – Sausalito, July 20Wildlife Experience (Free) – Dublin, July 20

Michael Nguyen Magic Show (Free) – Albany, July 21

Storyteller Kirk Waller (Free) – Albany, July 22

Unique Derique (Free) – Sunnyvale, July 23

A Year with Frog and Toad by PYT – Mountain View, July 23-26

Rene y Familia (Free) – San Francisco, July 24

Outdoor Movie Night: The Parent Trp (Free) – Antioch, July 24

Movies in the Park: GOAT (Free) – Berkeley, July 24

Picnic Flix: Super Mario Galaxy (Free) – Dublin, July 24

San Jose Giants Fireworks Night – San Jose, July 24

Movies on the Beach: A Minecraft Movie (Free) – Santa Cruz, July 24

Once Upon a Mattress – Half Moon Bay, July 24-August 19

Uncle Jer’s Traveling Bee Show (Free) – South San Francisco, July 25

Waterfront Flicks: ET – Oakland, July 25

Circus Bella Circus in the Park (Free) – Burlingame, July 25

Little Explorers Petting Zoo (Free) – Fremont, July 25

Circus Bella Circus in the Park (Free) – San Francisco, July 26

Sundays at Hagemann Ranch (Free) – Livermore, July 26

Kids Air Fair – San Carlos, July 29

Puppet Show from Wylding Wood (Free) – Sunnyvale, July 30

Unique Derique (Free) – San Francisco, July 31

Giants Slumber Party – San Francisco, July 31

Outdoor Movie Night: Holes (Free) – Antioch, July 31

Moonlight Movies: The Princess Bride (Free) – Danville, July 31

Family Movie Night: Hoppers (Free) – Palo Alto, July 31

Movies on the Beach: Jurassic Park (Free) – Santa Cruz, July 31


Bay Area Concerts This Weekend

Friday, June 26 – Sunday, June 28, 2026

All times Pacific

Date

Artist / Event

Time

Venue

City

Type

Fri 6/26

Khalid with Soulidified

8:00 PM

Greek Theatre

Berkeley

Pop/R&B

Fri 6/26

Los Tucanes, El Fantasma y La Diferencia

Evening

Oakland Arena

Oakland

Regional Mexican

Fri 6/26

Dillstradamus — Dillon Francis B2B Flosstradamus, Henry Fong, Ookay

8:00 PM

Fox Theater

Oakland

EDM / 18+

Fri 6/26

Collective Soul with The Click Five

7:30 PM

The Mountain Winery

Saratoga

Rock

Fri 6/26

Pomplamoose

8:00 PM

The Fillmore

San Francisco

Indie/pop

Fri 6/26

San Francisco Opera Pride Concert

8:00 PM

War Memorial Opera House

San Francisco

Opera / Broadway / Pride

Fri 6/26

Friday Nights at OMCA with The Seshen

5:00–9:00 PM

Oakland Museum of California

Oakland

Outdoor / local music

Sat 6/27

Don Toliver: Octane Tour with SahBabii, SoFaygo & Chase B

7:00 PM

Oakland Arena

Oakland

Hip-hop

Sat 6/27

Killswitch Engage with Machine Head, Iron Reagan & Havok

6:30 PM

The Warfield

San Francisco

Metal

Sat 6/27

Iration with Tribal Seeds & Artikal Sound System

6:30 PM

The Mountain Winery

Saratoga

Reggae/rock

Sat 6/27

Let’s Go Bowling and Monkey

8:00 PM

The Guild Theatre

Menlo Park

Ska

Sun 6/28

Japanese Breakfast with Leenalchi & DJ Evie Stokes

2:00 PM

Stern Grove

San Francisco

Indie / free lottery

Sun 6/28

KALEO with Dawes

7:30 PM

The Mountain Winery

Saratoga

Rock

Sun 6/28

Holly Humberstone

Evening

The Fillmore

San Francisco

Indie/pop

Sun 6/28

Slum Village

7:00 PM

Yoshi’s

Oakland

Hip-hop / jazz-rap

Sun 6/28

Dustbowl Revival

8:00 PM

The Guild Theatre

Menlo Park

Americana / roots


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