What's Up This Weekend with Fonseca 11/14/25
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Friday, November 14
Glowfari at Oakland Zoo ~ OaklandThis wildly popular, family-friendly experience is back with hundreds of new, larger-than-life animal lanterns throughout the Zoo. Each lantern tells the story of the ongoing journey of wildlife, the importance of every species on our planet, and Oakland Zoo’s commitment to conservation. Finish your experience with a ride on the train through the great red island of Madagascar, a wondrous world full of lemurs, chameleons, and other unique flora and fauna!
Holiday Ice Rink in Union Square – San Francisco
Parent’s Night Out – Albany
Annie by Berkeley Playhouse – Berkeley
Animal Feeding at Ardenwood – Fremont
Zoppe Family Circus – Redwood City
Alice in Wonderland Jr. – Campbell
Saturday, November 15
Diwali – The Festival of Lights with Non Stop Bhangra ~ AlamedaTake a trip to India in this family-friendly Diwali celebration! Let your senses come alive with colorful lights, energetic rhythms, and uplifting vibes in an immersive community experience. Enjoy a lively Bhangra dance lesson, dynamic performance, festive arts/crafts and a family dance party. Henna, food, & drinks available for purchase. All ages welcome!
IlluminOdyssey ~ San MateoIlluminOdyssey is back! Fill your winter with wonder at an immersive, interactive light experience at CuriOdyssey. Inspired by the science of light, IlluminOdyssey is an immersive, interactive installation that will mesmerize kids and adults of all ages. CuriOdyssey’s four-level Redwood Hall will transform into a glowing forest of science—light your way through a maze of luminous botanical geometry, play with rainbow refraction and swirling projections, paint with light on phosphorescent surfaces, and dance with your shadow.
Musical Instrument Petting Zoo – Berkeley
Fun on the Farm (Free) – San Ramon
Star Party at Crestview Park (Free) – San Carlos
AndyZ Concert (Free) – Redwood City
Popovich Family Pet Theater – Palo Alto
Planetarium Shows – Cupertino
Touch a Truck – Los Altos
Raptor Fest (Free) – San Jose
San Jose Barracuda - San Jose
Sunday, November 16
The Amazing Bubble Man ~ AlamedaThe Amazing Bubble Man has been thrilling audiences around the world for over 30 years with the art, magic, science and fun of bubbles. From square bubbles, bubbles inside bubbles, fog-filled bubbles, giant bubbles, bubble volcanoes and tornados to people inside bubbles, the Amazing Bubble Man conjures shrieks of laughter and gasps of amazement from all ages.
Pop Up Family Dance (Free) – Berkeley
Kristi Yamaguchi Holiday Rink – San Ramon
San Mateo on Ice – San Mateo
Shrek the Musical by PYT – Mountain View
Newsies by Playful People – San Jose
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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
Tame Impala (with support act “FCUKERS”) — Fri, Nov 14 at Oakland Arena, Oakland.
Chris Lake — Fri & Sat (Nov 14 & 15) at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco.
Kamasi Washington — Sat, Nov 15 at Golden Gate Theatre, San Francisco.
R&B Only Live — Fri, Nov 14 at August Hall, San Francisco.
Sigur Rós (with The Wordless Music Orchestra) — Sun, Nov 16 at Orpheum Theatre, San Francisco.
Diwali – The Festival of Lights with Non Stop Bhangra ~ Alameda, November 15Take a trip to India in this family-friendly Diwali celebration! Let your senses come alive with colorful lights, energetic rhythms, and uplifting vibes in an immersive community experience. Enjoy a lively Bhangra dance lesson, dynamic performance, festive arts/crafts and a family dance party. Henna, food, & drinks available for purchase. All ages welcome!
The Amazing Bubble Man ~ Alameda, November 16The Amazing Bubble Man has been thrilling audiences around the world for over 30 years with the art, magic, science and fun of bubbles. From square bubbles, bubbles inside bubbles, fog-filled bubbles, giant bubbles, bubble volcanoes and tornados to people inside bubbles, the Amazing Bubble Man conjures shrieks of laughter and gasps of amazement from all ages.
Cirque du Soleil ECHO ~ Under the Big Top at Oracle Park, San Francisco, November 20, 2025 – January 18, 2026Cirque du Soleil returns to San Francisco with ECHO, an inspiring new show blending acrobatics, technology, and storytelling. ECHO follows FUTURE and her dog as they journey through a fantastical world shaped by empathy, nature, and human connection. Featuring bold visuals, vibrant characters, and groundbreaking acts, this 20th Big Top creation invites audiences to imagine a better world built together. Special Offer for Bay Area Kid Fun visitors: Use this link to save up to 20% off select seats/dates.
Marine Science Sundays at The Marine Mammal Center ~ Sausalito, November 9, 23Join us at The Marine Mammal Center to learn about a variety of marine science topics the second and fourth Sunday of each month. These interactive presentations hosted by our award-winning educators feature multimedia, pictures, video and more to share the stories of amazing marine mammals. After the program, explore our hospital and visitor center to learn more about what we’re doing to save animals along the California coast and beyond, and how you can help.
The Nutcracker by San Francisco Youth Ballet ~ San Francisco, December 6 & 7This magical, full-length version of The Nutcracker features professional guest artists and the youth talent from the San Francisco Youth Ballet Academy. The 2-hour production (including a 15-minute intermission) is geared toward families and is a perfect opportunity to introduce young children to this holiday ballet tradition. As always, there will be photo opportunities with various characters after each performance.
Holidays at Filoli ~ Woodside, November 22 – January 11‘Tis the season to make special memories, bask in the vibrant landscape, and spend time together. Step into the magic of the House decked in holiday cheer and explore the winter Garden, where inspiration glows.
First Friday at CuriOdyssey ~ San Mateo, December 5Swing into the weekend with science, animals, music, food trucks, and fun! On the first Friday of every month, from 5 PM until 8 PM, parents and kids celebrate together at CuriOdyssey. Dance to some of your favorite hits, while enjoying animal presentations and science activities. Activities and programs are different each time, so make it a monthly tradition.
Glowfari at Oakland Zoo ~ Oakland, November 7 – January 25This wildly popular, family-friendly experience is back with hundreds of new, larger-than-life animal lanterns throughout the Zoo. Each lantern tells the story of the ongoing journey of wildlife, the importance of every species on our planet, and Oakland Zoo’s commitment to conservation. Finish your experience with a ride on the train through the great red island of Madagascar, a wondrous world full of lemurs, chameleons, and other unique flora and fauna!
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