What's Up This Weekend with Fonseca 09/11/26
Friday, September 11
Sunset Fridays at the Zoo – San Francisco
Family Outdoor Movie Night: GOAT (Free) – Berkeley
Latin Heritage Fest – San Leandro
Outdoor Movie Night: Super Mario Galaxy (Free) – Hayward
Star Party at Hidden Villa – Los Altos Hills
Toddler Play Date at The Farm – San Jose
Saturday, September 12
Off the Grid Treasure Island Fall Edition ~ San FranciscoOff the Grid returns to Treasure Island this fall, every Saturday from September 12 through October 17, from 11 AM to 4 PM. Enjoy 180-degree Bay views from Cityside Park, live music, kites for kids, and food trucks serving Asian, Latin, European, and classic American favorites. Admission is free, and the event is rain or shine and pet-friendly. Best of all, the eight-minute ferry ride from downtown San Francisco is free, too, for all attendees!
Rock the Block (Free) ~ San LeandroThis free, family-friendly back-to-school neighborhood block party showcases local resources and highlights the many ways Boys & Girls Clubs of San Leandro helps youth explore, learn, and grow. Enjoy live music, games, hands-on activities for all ages, food, and more while experiencing a “day in the life” of a Club kid. The festival offers activities designed to encourage and inspire all ages to explore STEM, literacy, sports, healthy lifestyles, and more.
Illustoria’s 10th Anniversary Party ~ San FranciscoWe can’t believe it’s been TEN YEARS of Illustoria, a magazine for creative kids and their grown-ups. Please join us for an afternoon of creativity and festivities. There will be all-ages art-making stations, book readings, and, of course, birthday cake!
Songs and Puppetry with Noe’s Garden – San Francisco
Autumn Moon Festival – San Francisco
Transit Fair Family Fun Day (Free) – San Francisco
Fiesta de las Americas – San Francisco
The Castro Street Wellness Fair (Free) – San Francisco
Kite by the Bay (Free) – San Francisco
Free Day at the Schulz Museum (Free) – Santa Rosa
Kite Festival (Free) – Vallejo
Carquinez Model Railroad Society Open House – Crockett
Family Nature Adventures – Oakland
Sound Bites: STEM for Kids – Alameda
K-Pop Kids Party – Berkeley
Fun on the Farm – San Ramon
Family Day at Museum on Main (Free) – Pleasanton
Secrets of Humming Birds (Free) – Fremont
Second Saturday at Gamble Garden (Free) – Palo Alto
The Physics Show – Los Altos Hills
Silicon Valley Fall Fest (Free) – Cupertino
Chitactac Family Day – Gilroy
2nd Saturdays on the Farm (Free) – Watsonville
Sunday, September 13
The Nature Play Grove at CuriOdyssey ~ San MateoThe Nature Play Grove is now open at CuriOdyssey! Nestled in Bay View Grove with breathtaking Bay views, this brand new outdoor space is designed to do something simple but powerful: inspire awe. Explore interactive exhibits that awaken the senses and invite open-ended play for the whole family. Whether you’re 5 or 55, wonder is waiting outside. Come find yours. Plan your visit today!
Marine Science Sunday ~ SausalitoOtters are an amazing keystone species that help to keep our ocean healthy. Let’s celebrate how far this marine mammal has come, from being hunted extensively for their luxurious fur, to the work The Marine Mammal Center does to bring sea otters back from the brink of extinction. Adorable otter content guaranteed.
Interactive Family Dance-Along – San Francisco
Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom – San Francisco
Free Family Day at Marin MOCA – San Rafael
Fiesta de Independencia – Santa Rosa
Fall Neon Scorpion Hikes – Clayton
Junior Zoo Keeper Experience – Walnut Creek
Fiesta Patrias (Free) – Redwood City
Weekend Farm Tours at Hidden Villa – Los Alto Hills
Viva Calle (Free) – San Jose
Practical Magic 2 | Fantasy / Comedy / Romance | Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman, Dianne Wiest |
The Uprising | Action / Historical Drama / War | Andrew Garfield, Jamie Bell, Stephen Dillane |
The Fix | Action / Thriller | Liam Neeson, Zachary Levi, Quincy Isaiah |
Runner | Action / Comedy / Thriller | Alan Ritchson, Owen Wilson, Rodrigo Santoro |
Oasis: Don’t Look Back in Anger | Music / Documentary | Liam Gallagher, Noel Gallagher, Oasis |
Day | Team / Event | Opponent | Time | Venue |
Fri. Sept. 11 | ⚾ SF Giants | San Diego Padres | 7:15 PM | Oracle Park, SF |
Sat. Sept. 12 | ⚾ SF Giants | San Diego Padres | 1:05 PM | Oracle Park, SF |
Sat. Sept. 12 | ⚽ San Jose Earthquakes | Houston Dynamo FC | 7:30 PM | PayPal Park, San Jose |
Sat. Sept. 12 | ⚽ Oakland Roots SC | Lexington SC | 7:00 PM | Oakland Coliseum |
Sun. Sept. 13 | ⚾ SF Giants | San Diego Padres | 4:20 PM | Oracle Park, SF |
Sun. Sept. 13 | ⚽ Quakes II | Real Monarchs | 4:00 PM | San Jose area |
⚾ Giants vs. Padres — all weekend
This is the biggest Bay Area sports series this weekend. The Giants host San Diego Friday at 7:15 PM, Saturday at 1:05 PM, and Sunday at 4:20 PM at Oracle Park.
⚽ Earthquakes — Saturday night
San Jose Earthquakes vs. Houston Dynamo FC📍 PayPal Park🕢 Saturday, 7:30 PM
This is also Ted Lasso Night at the Quakes, which makes this one especially good for a weekend-events or entertainment mention.
⚽ Oakland Roots — Saturday night
Oakland Roots SC vs. Lexington SC📍 Oakland Coliseum🕖 Saturday, 7:00 PM
The match includes the Conoce Tus Raíces celebration and entertainment associated with Sheila E.
⚽ Quakes II — Sunday
The Earthquakes' MLS NEXT Pro team hosts Real Monarchs Sunday at 4 PM. MLS NEXT Pro is a professional developmental league, so I'd consider this a secondary option rather than one of the weekend's headline events.
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.
Saturday, September 12
This is probably the strongest overall concert night of the weekend.
Bay Area Fest — Moneybagg Yo, DaBaby, G Herbo & Friends is at Oakland Arena at 8 PM.
Thievery Corporation + Captain Planet plays the Fox Theater at 8 PM.
Ryan Beatty — Arms Over Armor Tour is at the Masonic at 8 PM.
Orville Peck — An Intimate Evening is at the Castro Theatre at 8 PM.
Public Image Ltd. plays the Fillmore at 8 PM.
San Holo plays the Warfield at 8 PM; the show is 18+.
Palomazo Norteño — Clase Maestra Tour is at SAP Center at 8 PM.
SABAI presents IKIGAI Bay Area is at San Jose Civic at 8 PM.
Rose Royce plays two shows at Yoshi’s — 7:30 and 9:30 PM.
Christian McBride's Ursa Major is at SFJAZZ at 7:30 PM, while Nduduzo Makhathini Trio performs in the Joe Henderson Lab at 7 and 8:30 PM.
Also Saturday:
BL3SS + BRIIZA — The Independent
R&B Only — August Hall
Dent May + Healing Potpourri — Cafe Du Nord
Guy Davis — Biscuits and Blues
The Knack / Prescott Niles + The BPMs — DNA Lounge
Bratmobile + A La Tata — Bottom of the Hill
Konstancy + Sammy Shiblaq + Hakvm + Katana — Brick & Mortar
Boombox Cartel — Public Works
Amina Scott Quintet — Keys Jazz Bistro
Moondaddy + Mark Crozer + Chromasea — Kilowatt
Slow Coast + The Moondrops + Sun Casino — Neck of the Woods
Ballaké Sissoko + Piers Faccini — Freight & Salvage
Kenny Washington Quartet — Sound Room
Kuma Sagar — UC Theatre, Berkeley
Sound Summit: Father John Misty, Guster, Jerry Harrison's 50 Years of Talking Heads, La Luz + others — Mountain Theater on Mt. Tam
Beats Antique + Roni Kapsi — Siesta Valley Bowl
DirtySpoon + The Love Handles — Sweetwater Music Hall
It’s a 2000s Party — The Ritz, San Jose.
Sunday, September 13
Sunday has some very strong headliners.
Andrea Bocelli — Romanza 30th Anniversary World Tour — SAP Center, 8 PM.
Smokey Robinson + Mr. Ato Walker — Mountain Winery, 7:30 PM.
Masego + Lekan — Fix Your Face Tour — Fox Theater Oakland, 7:30 PM.
Kamasi Washington — Yoshi's Oakland, with shows Sunday evening.
Manchester Orchestra — I'm Like a Virgin Losing a Child 20th Anniversary Tour — Fillmore, 8 PM.
Towa Bird + Mother Soki — The Independent, 8 PM.
Bear McCreary + Angels on the Battlefield — Great American Music Hall, 8 PM.
Carla dal Forno + Cindy — The Chapel, 8 PM.
Sub Urban + Golden Cats — Cafe Du Nord, 8 PM.
Black Uhuru — Sweetwater Music Hall, Mill Valley, 8 PM.
Also Sunday:
Christian McBride's Ursa Major — SFJAZZ, 7 PM
Nduduzo Makhathini Trio — SFJAZZ, 6 & 7:30 PM
Sunny Jain's Wild Wild East — Freight & Salvage
Hex Pest + The Queen & I + The Pleasure Routine — Bottom of the Hill
Zeromind + The Random Devils + Brodre — DNA Lounge
Lara Louise — Keys Jazz Bistro
Stella Heath Trio — Mr. Tipple’s
The Mirror + Middle Dog + Dawn in the Dark + Tommy Baker — Kilowatt
Flower Piano — San Francisco Botanical Garden, daytime/free
Crucial Reggae Sundays with Monkey Ska — Golden Gate Park Bandshell, approximately 4:20–7:30 PM, free.
Friday, September 11
Event | Where | Time | What you'll find |
Chinatown Night Market | Grant Ave., San Francisco | 5–9 PM | Five blocks of food, merchants, games, music, arts & crafts and lion dancing. Free. |
San Leandro Latin Heritage Festival | Downtown San Leandro | 4–9 PM | Lucha Libre, mariachi, salsa lesson, food trucks and vendors. Free. |
Concord AANHPI Night Market | Todos Santos Plaza, Concord | 5–9 PM | Cultural performances, artisans, live entertainment and food trucks. |
Saturday, September 12
Event | Where | Time |
Black-Eyed Pea Festival | Telegraph & 46th, Oakland | 9 AM–2 PM — African American culture, soul food, live music, arts and community celebration. Free lawn admission. |
Castro Valley Fall Festival | Castro Valley Blvd. | 10 AM–6 PM — one of the East Bay's larger traditional street fairs, with hundreds of exhibitors, food, artisans and entertainment. Free. |
Mountain View Art & Wine Festival | Castro Street, Mountain View | 11 AM–7 PM — 400+ artists, makers, food vendors, live music, wine, beer and family activities. Free admission. |
SF Turkish Festival | Embarcadero Plaza | about 11 AM–6 PM — Turkish food, music, dance, art, crafts and approximately 48 vendors. Free. |
Fiesta de las Américas | Harrison/24th Street area, Mission | 11 AM–6 PM — 90+ vendors, two stages, Latin music, dance and food. Free. |
Richmond District Autumn Moon Festival | Clement St., 8th–11th Ave. | 11 AM–3 PM — 100-ish vendors/community booths, hot food, performances, petting zoo and giant mooncake ceremony. Free. |
Plaza Palooza | Levi's Plaza, SF | 11 AM–4 PM — music, makers market, food trucks, art and family activities; Ruby Ibarra headlines the music lineup. |
Live on Larkin – Little Saigon Celebration | Larkin St., Tenderloin | Noon–5 PM — street festival with food, music, karaoke, fashion, family activities and Circus Bella. |
Art Walk SF + Far Out Fest | Balboa Village, Outer Richmond | Noon–5 PM — closed-street arts fair with makers, local businesses, food and live music. Free. |
Castro Street Wellness Fair | Noe St. near Market, Castro | 1–5 PM — LGBTQIA+ health, wellness, community organizations, workshops and performances. |
Kite by the Bay | Candlestick Point | 1–4 PM — kite decorating/flying, music, fishing, family activity booths and food. Free. |
San Pablo Community Festival | 1845 Church Lane, San Pablo | 11 AM–5 PM — community festival and family event. |
Vallejo Harvest Fair | JFK Library, Vallejo | 11 AM start — food, community and sustainability-themed harvest celebration. |
Vallejo Kite Festival | Waterfront Green, Vallejo | 10 AM start — waterfront kite festival and family activities. |
Sunday, September 13
Event | Where | Time |
50th Solano Avenue Stroll ⭐ | Albany/Berkeley | 10 AM–5 PM — probably the biggest true street fair of the weekend: about a mile of Solano Avenue, hundreds of vendors, food booths, artisans and dozens of entertainers. Free. |
Mountain View Art & Wine Festival – Day 2 | Downtown Mountain View | 10 AM–6 PM |
Castro Valley Fall Festival – Day 2 | Castro Valley Blvd. | 10 AM–5 PM |
SF Turkish Festival – Day 2 | Embarcadero Plaza | about 11 AM–6 PM |
Viva CalleSJ | San Jose | 10 AM–3 PM |
Head West Marketplace | Hayes Valley, SF | 11 AM–5 PM |
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