What's Up This Weekend with Fonseca 10/23/26
Friday, October 23
Family Fun Night – Santa Rosa
Trunk or Treat – Walnut Creek
Pumpkins After Dark – Pleasanton
Haunted Railroad at Ardenwood – Fremont
Haunted Hangar – San Carlos
Sunset Cinema: Coco (Free) – Santa Clara
Disney on Ice: Find Your Hero – San Jose
Saturday, October 24
Music for Families ~ San FranciscoSpark your family’s musical curiosity with the San Francisco Symphony! Music for Families brings the excitement of live classical music to kids and grown ups with an engaging concert designed for young listeners. It’s a fun, welcoming way to discover music together and make lasting family memories along the way. Recommended for ages 5–12. Even better? Kids’ tickets are half off! Make music part of your family’s day out.
Tricycle Music Fest (Free) – San Francisco
Sandcastle Classic – San Francisco
SF Jazz Family Matinees – San Francisco
Tricycle Music Fest (Free) – San Francisco
Family Farm Campout – Muir Beach
Carquinez Model Railroad Society Open House – Crockett
Fall Festival (Free) – Richmond
Cereal Cinema – Oakland
Diwali Celebration Street Fair – Walnut Creek
Halloween Magic at Gamble Garden – Palo Alto
Teen Halloween Roller Derby (Free) – Palo Alto
Alice in Wonderland – Sunnyvale
Planetarium Shows – Cupertino
Free Community Day at San Jose Museum of Art (Free) – San Jose
Tarantula Trek – San Jose
Día de los Muertos Celebration (Free) – Santa Cruz
Sunday, October 25
Animal Day 2026 ~ BerkeleyAnimal Day is back for more fauna, fun, and festivities. Join UC Botanical Garden’s annual celebration of all things fauna with drop-in experiences, music, educational displays, crafts, community partners, live animals to see and touch, and more!
The Rock and Roll Playhouse ~ OaklandThe Rock and Roll Playhouse brings the music of The Beatles to life in a high-energy family concert created especially for kids ages 10 and under. Little rockers can dance, sing, move and play along as live musicians perform beloved Beatles songs, with games, storytelling and plenty of chances to join the fun. It’s a joyful introduction to live music and a chance for the whole family to rock out together!
The Golden Gate Reading Club – San Francisco
Marine Science Sunday – Sausalito
360 All Stars – Santa Rosa
Big Bounce – Antioch
The Rock and Roll Playhouse – Oakland
Fall Fest at Children’s Fairyland – Oakland
Boo at the Zoo – Oakland
Sundays at Hagemann Ranch (Free) – Livermore
Family Day at the Garden – Fremont
Nightfall at Filoli – Woodside
Storytime at the Foster Museum – Palo Alto
Creepy Crawly Trick or Treat (Free) – Campbell
Math Festival (Free) – San Jose
Thomas and Percy’s Halloween Party – Felton
The Great Big Boo at Gilroy Gardens – Gilroy
Professional sports
Date | Time | Event | Location |
Friday, Oct. 23 | 7 p.m. | Golden State Warriors vs. Memphis Grizzlies | Chase Center, San Francisco. NBA.com |
Saturday, Oct. 24 | 10 a.m. | Golden State Valkyries — official WNBA Finals Game 4 watch party | Chase Center, San Francisco. This is a watch party; the game against Atlanta takes place in Atlanta. Tickets are listed at $25. |
Main theatrical releases
Clayface — Horror/thriller. Official Movie Site
Wildwood — Animated fantasy adventure from LAIKA. fathomentertainment.com
Klara and the Sun — Science-fiction drama starring Jenna Ortega and Amy Adams. Sony Pictures Entertainment
A Talent for Murder — Drama about author Patricia Highsmith. cinemark.com
Wicker — Fantasy romantic comedy starring Olivia Colman and Alexander Skarsgård. cinemark.com
Ali G: Who Iz I? — Sacha Baron Cohen comedy; special theatrical engagement. cinemark.com
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, October 24
Artist / concert | Venue | City | Time |
SOFI TUKKER with DRAMA and Kito | Cow Palace | Daly City | 8 p.m. Another Planet Entertainment |
Jodeci — 35th Anniversary Tour | The Masonic | San Francisco | 8 p.m. Ticketmaster |
Amble | The Fillmore | San Francisco | 8 p.m. livenation.com |
Jai Wolf | Regency Ballroom | San Francisco | 8 p.m. AXS US |
Julia Jacklin with Jordan Patterson | Castro Theatre | San Francisco | 8 p.m. Another Planet Entertainment |
Everclear with American Hi-Fi | The Independent | San Francisco | 9 p.m. Home |
William Black | Fox Theater | Oakland | 8 p.m. Another Planet Entertainment |
Bronco | Graton Resort & Casino | Rohnert Park | 8 p.m. livenation.com |
Marc Rebillet, Franc Moody & Chromeo Block Party — includes DJ sets | The Midway | San Francisco | 3 p.m. AXS US |
Protomartyr | August Hall | San Francisco | 8 p.m. August Hall |
K.Flay with Yogurt — sold out | Bottom of the Hill | San Francisco | 8:30 p.m. bottomofthehill.com |
Weatherday | The Chapel | San Francisco | 9 p.m. The Chapel SF |
illuminati hotties with Buzzed Lightbeer, Satana Satana & Swell Foop | Great American Music Hall | San Francisco | 7:30 p.m. gamh.com |
Basement, High Vis, Big Boy & Lowertown | UC Theatre | Berkeley | 7 p.m. theuctheatre.org |
Bear Ghost with Sarah and the Safe Word & Spaceman Bob | Cornerstone | Berkeley | 7 p.m. Event Schedule |
John Gorka | The Freight | Berkeley | 8 p.m. secure.thefreight.org |
Christian Sands Trio | Yoshi’s | Oakland | 7:30 p.m. Oakland, CA |
Buttah’s Jook Joint | Yoshi’s | Oakland | 9:30 p.m. Oakland CA |
Steve Reich at 90 — Bang on a Can All-Stars & Ensemble Signal | Zellerbach Hall | Berkeley | 7:30 p.m. Cal Performances |
Berta Rojas & Paquito D’Rivera | Herbst Theatre | San Francisco | 7:30 p.m. Clarinet |
Joe Hisaishi with the San Francisco Symphony | Davies Symphony Hall | San Francisco | 7:30 p.m. sfsymphony.org |
Marcus Shelby & Friends — Family Matinee | SFJAZZ | San Francisco | 11 a.m. SFJAZZ Education 2026-27 |
Connected — Richie Goods & Chien Chien Lu | SFJAZZ, Joe Henderson Lab | San Francisco | 7 and 8:30 p.m. SFJAZZ 2026-27 Season |
Easy Star All-Stars — Dub Side of the Moon | The Guild Theatre | Menlo Park | 8 p.m. guildtheatre.com |
House of Floyd — Pink Floyd tribute | Club Fox | Redwood City | 8 p.m. clubfoxrwc.com |
Viaje Tropical — Tony Succar, Mauricio Mesones and guests | Fox Theatre | Redwood City | 8 p.m. Fox Theatre |
Blitzkid with Them Creatures | The Ritz | San Jose | Doors 7 p.m. Tickets, 2026-2027 Event Schedule, Seating Chart |
Symphony San Jose — Symphonic Spooktacular | California Theatre | San Jose | 7:30 p.m. Symphony San Jose |
Los Vega — Son Jarocho | Bing Concert Hall’s Studio | Stanford | 7 and 9 p.m. Stanford Live |
Krewella — electronic club performance | Pure Nightclub | Sunnyvale | 10 p.m. 21+ only |
Boney James & Lalah Hathaway | Blue Note Summer Sessions at The Meritage | Napa | 7 p.m. ticketmaster.com |
Black Flag | Napa Music Hall | Napa | 8 p.m. Events and Tickets |
Big Brother & the Holding Company | Mystic Theatre | Petaluma | 8 p.m. mystictheatre.com |
Crystal Ballers & Lilith Affair — ’90s/2000s alternative-rock night | HopMonk Tavern | Novato | 8 p.m. Novato |
Sunday, October 25
Artist / concert | Venue | City | Time |
Doja Cat with Latto | Chase Center | San Francisco | 7:30 p.m. chasecenter.com |
Kishi Bashi — Sonderlust 10th Anniversary Tour | The Fillmore | San Francisco | 8 p.m. thefillmore.com |
Joy Oladokun with Madeline Edwards | Castro Theatre | San Francisco | 7 p.m. Another Planet Entertainment |
BALTHVS with Slow Coast — sold out | The Independent | San Francisco | 8 p.m. Home |
Lil Pete — Real Is Back Tour | August Hall | San Francisco | 8 p.m. August Hall |
Everclear with American Hi-Fi | The Mountain Winery | Saratoga | 7:30 p.m. AXS US |
Black Flag | Cornerstone | Berkeley | 8 p.m. Event Schedule |
Marion Meadows | Yoshi’s | Oakland | 7 p.m. Oakland CA |
One Song All Night: Fleetwood Mac’s “Dreams” | The Freight | Berkeley | 7 p.m. bayarearegistry.com |
Iestyn Davies & Oliver Wass — countertenor and harp | Hertz Hall | Berkeley | 3 p.m. Cal Performances |
Castle with Nite & Three Towers | Bottom of the Hill | San Francisco | 8:30 p.m. bottomofthehill.com |
Blue Bear All Star Band Fall Showcase— free | Bottom of the Hill | San Francisco | 1 p.m. bottomofthehill.com |
Charles Tolliver — Africa/Brass: Trane Forever | SFJAZZ | San Francisco | 7 p.m. SFJAZZ 2026-27 Season |
Connected — Richie Goods & Chien Chien Lu | SFJAZZ, Joe Henderson Lab | San Francisco | 6 and 7:30 p.m. SFJAZZ 2026-27 Season |
Nekromantix with Rezurex | The Ritz | San Jose | Doors 7 p.m. Tickets, 2026-2027 Event Schedule, Seating Chart |
Symphony San Jose — Symphonic Spooktacular | California Theatre | San Jose | 2:30 p.m. Symphony San Jose |
Rob Kapilow — The Music of Lerner and Loewe | Bing Concert Hall | Stanford | 2:30 p.m. Stanford Live |
Eamonn Flynn & Dublinesque — Album Release Show | Sweetwater Music Hall | Mill Valley | 8 p.m. Mill Valley, CA |
Marin Bluegrass Sessions — no ticket required | Sweetwater Music Hall | Mill Valley | Noon |
San Francisco
Event | When | Where | Admission |
Carnival of Curiosities — Halloween Block Party | Friday, Oct. 23, 6–8 p.m. | Ashton Avenue near Ocean Avenue | Free; Halloween carnival and neighborhood festivities. eventbrite.com |
Randall Museum Family Halloween Day | Saturday, Oct. 24, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. | Randall Museum, 199 Museum Way | Free admission; some activities cost extra. Randall Museum |
Fisherman’s Wharf Chowder Fest | Saturday, Oct. 24, noon–5 p.m. | Little Embarcadero, Fisherman’s Wharf | Free entry; chowder tastings cost extra. fishermanswharf.org |
World of Dumplings Food Festival | Sunday, Oct. 25, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. | Ferry Building / Ferry Plaza | Free entry; food vendors, demonstrations, music, and performances. World of Dumplings Food Festival |
Great Hauntway | Sunday, Oct. 25, 1–4 p.m. | Sunset Dunes, between Judah and Taraval streets | Free; trick-or-treating, bounce houses, performers, and live music. Friends of Sunset Dunes |
East Bay
Event | When | Where | Admission |
Pleasanton Harvest Festival — Art & Craft Show | Friday, Oct. 23, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 24, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 25, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. | Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton | $9 adults, with discounted admission available. Arts, crafts, specialty foods, and shopping. facebook.com |
Trunk or Treat, Unhaunted House & Make-a-Thon | Saturday, Oct. 24, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. | Kennedy Park, 19501 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward | Free; games, crafts, entertainment, and a costume contest. haywardrec.org |
Día de los Muertos Community Celebration | Sunday, Oct. 25, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. | Oakland Museum of California, Oakland | $10; members and children under 12 free with advance reservations. Music, dancing, food, and a marketplace. Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) |
North Bay
Event | When | Where | Admission |
Goblin Jamboree | Saturday–Sunday, Oct. 24–25, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. | Bay Area Discovery Museum, Sausalito | $30 general admission; $5 members. Halloween crafts, potion making, and activities for young children. bayareadiscoverymuseum.org |
Belvedere Halloween Carnival | Sunday, Oct. 25, 2–4:30 p.m. | Belvedere Community Center and Park | Registration through The Ranch; carnival activities and Halloween fun. cityofbelvedere.gov |
Peninsula
Event | When | Where | Admission |
Foster City Halloween Festival | Saturday, Oct. 24, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. | Leo J. Ryan Park, Foster City | Ticketed; preregistration required. Children $10–$12; adults $5–$7, depending on residency. Foster City, CA |
Redwood City Halloween Spooktacular | Saturday, Oct. 24, noon–3 p.m. | Red Morton Community Center, Redwood City | $10 per child; accompanying parents/guardians free. Carnival games, a maze, and crafts. redwoodcity.org |
South Bay
Event | When | Where | Admission |
Mountain View Monster Bash | Saturday, Oct. 24, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. | Rengstorff Park, Mountain View | Free Halloween community festival. Mountain View, CA |
Children’s SpooktaClara Halloween Party | Saturday, Oct. 24, noon–4 p.m. | Central Park, Santa Clara | Free; carnival games, trick-or-treating, crafts, and entertainment. Geared toward children 10 and under. Discover Santa Clara |
Children’s Halloween Haunt | Saturday, Oct. 24, 2–6:30 p.m. | History Park, 635 Phelan Ave., San Jose | Ticketed. History San Jose |
Tunnel of Terror Halloween Festival | Saturday, Oct. 24, 5–9 p.m. | San José City Hall Plaza, 200 E. Santa Clara St. | Free; performances, local makers, lowriders, treats, and a costume contest. |
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