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What's Up This Weekend with Fonseca 11/21/25


Friday, November 21


Cirque du Soleil ECHO ~ Under the Big Top at Oracle Park, San FranciscoCirque 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.

Zoppe Family Circus – Redwood City

Family Crafts to Celebrate Fall (Free) – Palo Alto

Golden State Warriors - San Francisco


Saturday, November 22

Holidays at Filoli ~ Woodside‘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.

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!

SF Jazz Family Matinee – San Francisco

Electric Science – Santa Rosa

Family Astronomy – Oakland

It’s Science Time (Free) – Fremont

Fun on the Farm (Free) – San Ramon

Star Party at Crestview Park (Free) – San Carlos

Planetarium Shows – Cupertino

Weekend Farm Tour – Los Altos Hills

Salamander Search – Saratoga

San Jose Sharks - San Jose

San Jose Barracuda - San Jose


Sunday, November 23


Marine Science Sundays at The Marine Mammal Center ~ SausalitoJoin 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.

Storytime Science for Kids – San Francisco

Holiday Train Show – Walnut Creek

Train of Lights – Fremont

San Mateo on Ice – San Mateo

Storytime at the Foster Museum (Free) – Palo Alto

San Jose Sharks - San Jose



  • Wicked: For Good (PG) — Part 2 of the Wicked movie musical, with Cynthia Erivo & Ariana Grande; the big holiday wide release.

  • Rental Family (PG-13) — Brendan Fraser leads a dramedy about an American actor in Tokyo who takes a job as a “stand-in relative.”

  • SISU: Road to Revenge (R) — Sequel/continuation of the brutal WWII-era action saga; opening this weekend (scale varies by market).

  • Altered — Action/sci-fi title opening in limited release this Friday.

  • Train Dreams — Prestige drama arriving in limited theaters.

  • Blue Eyed Girl — Limited release.

New for at-home / streaming this weekend:

  • The Family Plan 2 (Apple TV+) — Mark Wahlberg action-comedy sequel dropping Friday.

  • Anniversary (PVOD / rent-buy) — Political thriller newly available to rent/buy.

  • If I Had Legs I’d Kick You (PVOD) — Dark comedy-drama with Rose Byrne, new to rent/buy.

  • Pools (PVOD) — Indie drama new to rent/buy this week.


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

More things to do!

Cinderella performed by World Ballet Company – San Francisco, November 22

Slide Ranch Family Farm Day – Muir Beach, November 22

Electric Science – Santa Rosa, November 22

Family Astronomy – Oakland, November 22

It’s Science Time (Free) – Fremont, November 22

Weekend Farm Tour – Los Altos Hills, November 22

Salamander Search – Saratoga, November 22

Fun on the Farm (Free) – San Ramon, November 22

Star Party at Crestview Park (Free) – San Carlos, November 22

Planetarium Shows – Cupertino, November 22

Storytime Science for Kids – San Francisco, November 22, 23

Storytime at the Foster Museum (Free) – Palo Alto, November 23

Museum Mondays for Little Ones – Santa Rosa, November 24

Magic Dan (Free) – Berkeley, November 24

Family Cartooning Workshops – San Francisco, November 24-29

Barbie Movie with SF Symphony – San Francisco, November 28, 29

Family Fun Weekend at the Schulz Museum – Santa Rosa, November 28, 29

A Christmas Carol by Los Altos Theatre Company – Los Altos, November 28 – December 21

The Velveteen Rabbit – San Francisco, November 29-December 7

Festival of Lights Parade (Free) – Los Altos, November 30

  • Billie Eilish at Chase Center (San Francisco) — Saturday, Nov 22 and Sunday, Nov 23.

  • Too $hort at Yoshi’s (Oakland) — Fri–Sun residency Nov 21–23.

  • Jack’s Mannequin with illuminati hotties at The Warfield (San Francisco) — Fri, Nov 21.

  • Robert Plant (with Suzi Dian & Rosie Flores) at Fox Theater (Oakland) — Fri, Nov 21.

  • Timmy Trumpet at The Midway (San Francisco) — Fri, Nov 21.


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