What's Up This Weekend with Fonseca 12/12/25

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Friday, December 12

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.

Holiday Ice Shows (Free) – Santa Rosa

Dickens Christmas Fair – Daly City

Annie by Berkeley Playhouse – Berkeley

Animal Feeding at Ardenwood – Fremont

Madeline’s Christmas by Palo Alto Children’s Theatre – Palo Alto

Light Up Your Senses (Free) – Palo Alto

Downtown Ice – San Jose

Holiday Winter Party (Free) – San Jose

Star Stories (Free) – San Jose

North Pole Nights at Gilroy Gardens – Gilroy

Saturday, December 13

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.

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.

Frozen Movie with SF Symphony – San Francisco

Winter Craft Day at Randall Museum – San Francisco

Family Tour at de Young Museum – San Francisco

Cartooning for Kids – San Francisco

Lighted Boat Parade (Free) – San Rafael

Lighted Boat Parade and Fireworks (Free) – Sausalito

Family Farm Days at Slide Ranch – Muir Beach

Marin MOCA Free Family Day – San Rafael

Family Dance Film Festival (Free) – Berkeley

Budding Birders (Free) – Fremont

Fun on the Farm (Free) – San Ramon

Lighted Boat Festival (Free) – El Granada

Native American Drumming and Dance (Free) – Belmont

Hometown Holidays (Free) – Redwood City

Holiday LEGO Show – Palo Alto

A Christmas Carol by Los Altos Theatre Company – Los Altos

Planetarium Shows – Cupertino

Finding Neverland by CMTSJ – San Jose

Holiday Crafts: Filipino Parols (Free) – San Jose

2nd Saturday on the Farm (Free) – Watsonville

Sunday, December 14

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.

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!

Native Stories and Sounds with Paul Steward (Free) – San Francisco

Elks National Hoop Shot (Free) – San Francisco

Circus Bella – San Francisco

Gingerbread Dog House Workshop – Santa Rosa

The Gift of Nothing – A Musical for Children of All Ages – Mill Valley

The Great Train Show – Pleasanton

Midwinter Revels – Hayward

San Mateo on Ice – San Mateo

Fratello Marionettes (Free) – San Jose

Moon Bubble Show (Free) – San Jose

Friday, December 12, 2025

NBA – Golden State Warriors vs. Minnesota TimberwolvesChase Center, San Francisco — Warriors tip off at 7:00 PM PT against the Timberwolves.

Saturday, December 13, 20252. College Basketball – Stanford Cardinal at San José State SpartansProvident Credit Union Event Center, San Jose — 4:00 PM

College Basketball – Northwestern State Demons at Cal Golden BearsHaas Pavilion, Berkeley — 2:00 PM tip-off.
Fight Night IV (Boxing)Tech CU Arena, San Jose — 5:00 PM (fight card / tickets available).

Sunday, December 14, 20255. NFL – San Francisco 49ers vs. Tennessee TitansLevi’s Stadium, Santa Clara — 1:25 PM

Opening Friday, Dec 12

Silent Night, Deadly Night (new release) Movie Insider+1
Ella McCay Movie Insider+1
Goodbye June Movie Insider+1
Not Without Hope Rotten Tomatoes
The Cure: The Show of a Lost World (event cinema / concert film) Box Office Mojo
Little Trouble Girls Box Office Mojo

Re-releases also landing this weekend (Dec 12)

How the Grinch Stole Christmas (25th Anniversary) Movie Insider+1
The Shining (re-release) Rotten Tomatoes

Friday, December 12

Live Music & Concerts

Tape B at The Warfield — rock/pop show, 7:30 PM.
Waterparks at The Fillmore — alt-rock concert, 7:00 PM.
Myd (DJ set) at Monarch — dance/electronic, 9:00 PM.
The Frights + Liily at The Independent — indie/garage rock show.

Seasonal Holiday Performance

San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus “Holiday Spectacular” at Golden Gate Theatre — festive choral concert, 7:30 PM.

Saturday, December 13

Live Music & Concerts

Chromeo at Fort Mason Center — electro/funk show (check specific start time).
SIDEPIECE (DJ set) at The Midway — electronic night (21+).
Molly Tuttle, Kaitlin Butts & Meels at The Fillmore — roots/folk/Americana show. Al

Holiday Concert

San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus “Holiday Spectacular” at Golden Gate Theatre — performances also Saturday afternoon and evening. Bay Area Parent Magazine

Sunday, December 14

Family & Orchestral Concerts

SF Symphony Youth Orchestra — Peter and the Wolf at San Francisco Symphony (Davies Symphony Hall) — a narrated orchestral performance at 2:00 PM (great for families). San Francisco Symphony
Celtic Voices Christmas Concert at Sacred Heart Cathedral Prep (SF) — holiday-themed vocal