What's Up This Weekend with Fonseca 12/05/25
- fonsecashow
- Dec 5, 2025
- 4 min read
Friday, December 5
First Friday at CuriOdyssey ~ San MateoSwing 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.
Social Pet Therapy (Free) – San Francisco
Holiday Ice Shows (Free) – Santa Rosa
Dickens Christmas Fair – Daly City
Annie by Berkeley Playhouse – Berkeley
Animal Feeding at Ardenwood – Fremont
Polar Palooza (Free) – Pacifica
When Santa Was a Baby – Mountain View
Downtown Ice – San Jose
Fratello Marionettes (Free) – San Jose
North Pole Nights at Gilroy Gardens – Gilroy
San Jose Barracuda (AHL hockey): They play vs. Tucson Roadrunners on Friday, Dec 5 at 7:00 PM in San Jose.
Saturday, December 6
The Nutcracker by San Francisco Youth Ballet ~ San FranciscoThis 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‘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. New this year, Thistlewyck, a whimsical village made specifically for families features miniature trains, fairy houses, an Elf Emporium, Post Office, and the Train Depot Toy Shop. Complete the Thistlewyck Passport—a scavenger hunt activity for kids, which includes free hot cocoa and a special gift from the Trailhead Toy Shop.
Storytime Science for Kids – San Francisco
Art of Manga Cosplay Day – San Francisco
Parol Making (Free) – San Francisco
Kids Night at the Museum – Santa Rosa
Family Farm Days at Slide Ranch – Muir Beach
Lighted Tractor Parade (Free) – Calistoga
Christmas Parade (Free) – Napa
Holiday Delites Parade – Antioch
$5 Day at the Lawrence – Berkeley
Lighted Yacht Parade (Free) – Alameda
Holiday Sights and Sounds Parade (Free) – Livermore
Hometown Holiday Celebration (Free) – Pleasanton
Fun on the Farm (Free) – San Ramon
Holiday LEGO Show – Palo Alto
Planetarium Shows – Cupertino
Weekend Farm Tour – Los Altos Hills
A Christmas Carol by Los Altos Theatre Company – Los Altos
Pet Adoption Event at Pup Plaza – San Jose
Finding Neverland by CMTSJ – San Jose
San Jose Barracuda (AHL hockey): They play vs. Tucson Roadrunners on Friday, Dec 5 at 7:00 PM in San Jose.
Sunday, December 7
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.
The Velveteen Rabbit – San Francisco
Winter Wonderland Lighting Ceremony (Free) – San Francisco
Parol Making (Free) – San Francisco
Pop Up Family Dance (Free) – Berkeley
Holiday Arts Festival (Free) – Richmond
San Mateo on Ice – San Mateo
Storytime at the Foster Museum (Free) – Palo Alto
Family Yoga at Hidden Villa – Los Altos Hills
Blinky’s Illuminated Holiday Drive-Thru – San Jose
Menorahs and Miracles – San Jose
🎬 New Movies in Theaters This Weekend
Five Nights at Freddy's 2 — Horror sequel, opening Dec 5.
Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair — The full, director’s-cut version (Vol 1 & 2 combined) opens Dec 5.
Man Finds Tape — New thriller/horror film opening Dec 5.
Fackham Hall — A period-spoof comedy also debuting this weekend.
Hamnet — Historical/Drama film releasing on Dec 5.
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
On Friday, Dec 5: Living Legends w/ Souls of Mischief + CunninLynguists — at The UC Theatre.
On Saturday, Dec 6: Dirtwire + The Floozies — at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium.
Also check out shows at venues like Bottom of the Hill — they often have smaller rock/country/roots-rock nights.
For classical/holiday-themed concerts: the San Francisco Symphony (“Handel’s Messiah”) runs this weekend at Davies Symphony Hall.
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