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

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Aug 8
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Updated: Aug 8

Friday, August 8

Woodminster Summer Musicals ~ OaklandWoodminster Summer Musicals is back for its 58th season! Join us for “In the Heights” from August 8-10 & 14-17 in the stunning Oakland Hills outdoor amphitheater! Kids 16 and under come free with a paying adult. Let’s plan a family friendly fun night out! Info and tickets: woodminster.com

Sunset Fridays at SF Zoo – San Francisco

Calvin Kai Ku Kids Show (Free) – San Francisco

Kids Night Out – Livermore

Historic Days at Ardenwood – Fremont

Hansel & Gretel the Untold Story – Palo Alto

San Jose Giants Fireworks – San Jose

San Francisco Giants - San Francisco

Saturday, August 9

Oakland’s Magic Kitchen ~ OaklandBack for its third season, Oakland’s Magic Kitchen brings the heart of Oakland’s food scene to Children’s Fairyland—live, family-friendly, and full of flavor. Created especially for kids and their grownups, this playful cooking show invites top local chefs to prepare delicious, easy-to-make dishes on stage with some help from everyone’s favorite furry friend, Quercus.

Kids Rock (Free) ~ Redwood CityKids Rock! returns for another kid-centric music series, packed with music, dancing and fun. With an inflatable play-land and more, this is the perfect summer event for families looking to enjoy music, movement, and community in a safe and welcoming space. Join us for a celebration of music and play!

Cartooning for the Whole Family – San Francisco

Open House at Park Branch Library (Free) – San Francisco

Fun on the Farm at Tilden Nature Area – Berkeley

Color Me Mine Kids Night Out – Alameda

Family Nature Adventures – Oakland

Fun on the Farm – San Ramon

Niles Canyon Train Rides – Fremont & Sunol

Coventry & Kaluza – Circus & Comedy (Free) – Brisbane

Kids Rock (Free) – Redwood City

Planes, Trains, and Cool Cars – San Carlos

Harvest Season at Gamble Garden (Free) – Palo Alto

Foam & Fun (Free) – Mountain View

Retro Roadshow (Free) – Cupertino

Family STEAM Adventure (Free) – San Jose

Family Fun Day (Free) – Scotts Valley

2nd Saturday on the Farm – Watsonville

San Francisco Giants - San Francisco

San Jose Barracuda Paint the ice - San Jose

San Francisco 49ers - Santa Clara

Sunday, August 10

Carquinez Model Railroad Society Open House ~ CrockettThe Carquinez Model Railroad Society welcomes our friends in the community to our next open house! The crew has been working hard on the Branchline and the scenic detail is outstanding! New industries and back drops are in the works as well. August is the month when railroad traffic picks up on layout and in the real world, too! Look for lots of fast passenger trains and heavy freights cruising more than 16 scale miles of mainline in each direction. $5 admission, ages 16 and under free.

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.

Fiesta en el Parque – San Francisco

Second Sunday for Families at SFMOMA – San Francisco

Back to School Jam (Free) – San Francisco

Family Day at Marin MOCA (Free) – San Rafael

Sunday Funday at Sonoma Botanical Garden – Glen Ellen

Marine Science Sundays at The Marine Mammal Center – Sausalito

Ice Cream Social at Ravenswood Historic Site (Free) – Livermore

Maker Exploration (Free) – Half Moon Bay

Bay Area Aloha Festival – San Mateo

Steve Chaney and Corny Crow Puppet Show (Free) – Menlo Park

Storytime at the Foster Museum (Free) – Palo Alto

San Francisco Giants - San Francisco

New Movies this weekend

Freakier Friday: This is the sequel to the popular "Freaky Friday" and stars Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis. It follows Tess and Anna as they experience body-swapping again.
Weapons: This movie is from Warner Bros and is rated R.

Bay Area Concerts this weekend

San Francisco:

Outside Lands: Friday through Sunday at Golden Gate Park.
Jeffrey Halford and The Healers: Friday at Poor House Bistro.
Paul Steward: Friday at Biscuits & Blues.
Night Shop, Ryli: Friday at Kilowatt.
Anuel AA - Real Hasta La Muerte 2: Saturday at SAP Center.
Purna Rai | Live in San Francisco: Saturday at Great American Music Hall.
Mortified: Saturday at DNA Lounge.
Emo Night Brooklyn: Saturday at Rickshaw Stop.

Oakland:

Reverend Beat-Man: Friday at Bottom Of The Hill.
Diabbla: Friday at Rickshaw Stop.

Other Bay Area Locations:

Clementine Darling: Friday at Spirit Bar, Healdsburg.
Jaron Myers: Friday at Crossroads Grace Community Church, Manteca.
Richard March: Friday at Torch Club, Sacramento.
Jesse Brewster: Friday at Lucca Bar & Grill, Benicia.
The Headhunters: Friday at Blue Note Napa, Napa.
Los Cenzontles: Friday at Los Cenzontles Cultural Arts Academy, Richmond.
Satin Jackets + Meikee Magnetic: Friday at The Ritz, San Jose.
Campfire Beats: Friday at Good Karma, San Jose.
Monster High Vs Bratz Rave: Friday at Oakland Secret.
Truckee Music Fest: Friday and Saturday in Truckee, featuring Jason Derulo and X Ambassadors.
San Jose Jazz Summer Fest: Friday through Sunday in San Jose.
The Sam Chase & The Untraditional: Saturday at The Independent SF.
After Dark: Sierra Kilo, Elevener, Russ Mack: Friday at BuzzWorks, San Francisco.