Dec 13, 20245 min read

What's Up This Weekend with Fonseca 12/13/24

Friday, December 13

IlluminOdyssey ~ San MateoIlluminOdyssey is back! Fill your winter with wonder at an immersive, interactive light experience at CuriOdyssey. Running now through January 26!

Panto in the Presidio: Peter Pan – San Francisco

The Matchbox Flute – Berkeley

MOCHA at the Library (Free) – Oakland

Woodland Wonderland (Free) – Livermore

Winterfest at Great America – Santa Clara

North Pole Party – San Jose

North Pole Nights at Gilroy Gardens – Gilroy

Saturday, December 14

Reindeer Games by People’s Circus Theatre ~ San FranciscoSanta’s Reindeer anxiously await Christmas Eve when they get to fly Santa’s sleigh. How will they pass the time? Playing Reindeer Games, of course! Peek inside the secret lives of Reindeer with this festive tale of inclusion, collaboration, and managing emotions. People’s Circus Theatre’s unique blend of world-class circus, live music, and delightful storytelling makes Reindeer Games a must-see holiday tradition for the whole family.

The Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert ~ San FranciscoJoin Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, and all the hilarious Muppets in this merry, magical version of Charles Dickens’ classic tale. Michael Caine stars as penny-pinching Ebenezer Scrooge who learns the true meaning of Christmas. Watch this beloved holiday classic on the big screen as the Symphony performs the score live. Rated G.

Family Tour at de Young – San Francisco

Winter Craft Day at Randall Museum – San Francisco

Lighted Boat Parade and Fireworks – Sausalito

Family Nature Adventures: Hibernating Animals – Oakland

Roundtable Reading: The Silver Arrow – Berkeley

Pop-up Chemistry – Redwood City

Holiday Lego Show – Palo Alto

A Christmas Story Musical – Los Altos

Lighted Boat Festival – El Granada

Planetarium Shows – Cupertino

Enchant – San Jose

Second Saturday on the Farm (Free) – Watsonville

Winter on the Wharf (Free) – Santa Cruz

San Jose Sharks - San Jose

Sunday, December 15

Peter and the Wolf ~ San FranciscoProkofiev’s tale of a boy and his animal friends’ bravery is brought to life with a guest narrator. The San Francisco Symphony Youth Orchestra performs this classic musical fable, along with other seasonal and holiday favorites for your family to enjoy!

Park Ranger Campfire Talk (Free) – San Francisco

Peter and the Wolf with SF Symphony – San Francisco

Gingerbread Doghouse Workshop – Santa Rosa

Rialto Family Matinees: Elf (Free) – El Cerrito

Fairy Winterland – Oakland

Seussical by Berkeley Rep – Berkeley

Visit to the North Pole – Walnut Creek

Hanukkah Craft Party – Palo Alto

Children’s Heritage Holiday – San Jose

Menorahs and Miracles – San Jose

Boardwalk Winter Wonderland – Santa Cruz

Golden State Warriors - San Francisco

Kraven the Hunter: Distributed by Sony Pictures Entertainment and rated R
The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim: Distributed by Warner Bros. and rated PG-13
A Silent Voice: The Movie: Distributed by GKIDS and rated NR

Featured Events

IlluminOdyssey ~ San Mateo, through January 26IlluminOdyssey is back! Fill your winter with wonder at an immersive, interactive light experience at CuriOdyssey. Running now through January 26!

The Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert ~ San Francisco, December 12 & 14Join Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, and all the hilarious Muppets in this merry, magical version of Charles Dickens’ classic tale. Michael Caine stars as penny-pinching Ebenezer Scrooge who learns the true meaning of Christmas. Watch this beloved holiday classic on the big screen as the Symphony performs the score live. Rated G.

Reindeer Games by People’s Circus Theatre ~ San Francisco, December 14, 15, 21, 22Santa’s Reindeer anxiously await Christmas Eve when they get to fly Santa’s sleigh. How will they pass the time? Playing Reindeer Games, of course! Peek inside the secret lives of Reindeer with this festive tale of inclusion, collaboration, and managing emotions. People’s Circus Theatre’s unique blend of world-class circus, live music, and delightful storytelling makes Reindeer Games a must-see holiday tradition for the whole family.

Peter and the Wolf ~ San Francisco, December 15Prokofiev’s tale of a boy and his animal friends’ bravery is brought to life with a guest narrator. The San Francisco Symphony Youth Orchestra performs this classic musical fable, along with other seasonal and holiday favorites for your family to enjoy!

Elf ~ San Francisco, December 19-21Experience your favorite Christmas film transformed with the music of a live symphony orchestra in Elf™ in Concert! For the first time ever, audiences can rediscover the magic of this holiday classic while a live symphony orchestra performs John Debney’s wonderful score and Santa Claus soars across the big screen.

Marine Science Sundays at The Marine Mammal Center ~ Sausalito, December 22Join us the second and fourth Sunday of each month at The Marine Mammal Center to learn about a variety of marine science topics. 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.

December 2024 (also see Holiday Fun)Panto in the Presidio: Peter Pan – San Francisco, December 3-29

Seussical by Berkeley Rep – Berkeley, November 8-December 22

Boardwalk Winter Wonderland – Santa Cruz, November 28 – January 5

Holiday Lego Show – Palo Alto, December 7 – January 11

Computer Science Playground Community Night (Free) – Santa Cruz, December 12

North Pole Party – San Jose, December 13

Telescope Viewing (Free) – Oakland, December 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28

Family Tour at de Young – San Francisco, December 14

Family Nature Adventures: Hibernating Animals – Oakland, December 14

Roundtable Reading: The Silver Arrow – Berkeley, December 14

Pop-up Chemistry – Redwood City, December 14

Planetarium Shows – Cupertino, December 14