Whats Up This Weekend with Fonseca 11/05/26

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Friday, November 6

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 4:30 PM until 8 PM, parents and kids celebrate together

Good Night Farm – Berkeley

School of Rock – Pleasanton

The Addams Family by Palo Alto Players – Palo Alto

How to Train Your Dragon by Children’s Musical Theater – San Jose

Free First Friday at the Museum of Art and History (Free) – Santa Cruz

Saturday, November 7

Dia de los Muertos ~ San Francisco, November 7Celebrate Día de los Muertos with the San Francisco Symphony! Experience the rich sounds and traditions of Latin America through a dynamic concert conducted by José Luis Gómez, plus vibrant lobby installations by local artists. This colorful celebration brings music, art, and community together to honor the heritage of this beloved holiday. Gather your family and friends for an unforgettable cultural celebration.

Tiny Dances with San Francisco Ballet – San Francisco

The Story Stump – Mill Valley

Family Farm Day – Muir Beach

Kids Night at the Museum – Santa Rosa

Cereal Cinema – Oakland

Zoppe Family Circus – Redwood City

Touch at Truck – Los Altos

Diwali Festival of Lights – San Jose

Planetarium Shows – Cupertino

Sunday, November 8

Marine Science Sunday ~ SausalitoJoin us in exploring how marine mammals hunt and catch their prey. Did you know that whales use bubbles to help them catch fish? Or that otters use tools to eat their prey? Learn more about seals, otters, dolphins and whales eating habits!

Historic Days at Ardenwood ~ FremontRide a narrow-gauge train, tour the beautifully restored Patterson House Museum, and on join park staff in historic costume for period-appropriate programs and activities throughout the day. Every historic day ends with an animal feeding at 3pm.

Diwali Celebration – San Francisco

Outstanding Owls – Walnut Creek

Storytime at the Foster Museum – Palo Alto

Alice in Wonderland – Sunnyvale

Fall Train Show – Santa Clara

Major theatrical releases

Movie	Genre	What it’s about
Godzilla Minus Zero	Science fiction / monster action	The sequel to Godzilla Minus One returns to the Shikishima family in 1949 as another catastrophe threatens their lives. Opens November 6. GKIDS Films
The Cat in the Hat	Animation / family comedy	Dr. Seuss’s mischievous Cat returns in a new animated theatrical adventure. Opens November 6. Rotten Tomatoes
Wild Horse Nine	Dark comedy / crime thriller	John Malkovich and Sam Rockwell play CIA agents dispatched to Easter Island in Martin McDonagh’s latest film. Opens November 6. Searchlight Pictures
Ramayana: Rise of a Legend	Epic fantasy / adventure	Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash star in an adaptation of the ancient epic involving Prince Rama, sacrifice and a confrontation with Ravana. Screenings begin November 5. Fandango
Drummer Boy	Musical / historical drama	Two brothers find themselves on opposing sides of the American Revolutionary War in this musical from filmmakers Ben and Joel David Smallbone. Opens November 6. Angel
Jimmy	Biographical / war drama	KJ Apa portrays Jimmy Stewart, following the Hollywood star’s decision to serve as a combat pilot during World War II. Opens November 6.

Friday, November 6

Time	Game	Sport	Venue
7:00 p.m.	San Jose Barracuda vs. Bakersfield Condors	AHL hockey	Tech CU Arena, San Jose. San Jose Barracuda
7:00 p.m.	Stanford Cardinal vs. Oakland Golden Grizzlies	College men’s basketball	Maples Pavilion, Stanford. Stanford Cardinal Athletics
7:00 p.m.	USF Dons vs. North Dakota State Bison	College men’s basketball	War Memorial at the Sobrato Center, San Francisco. University of San Francisco Athletics

Barracuda promotion: Friday is Tigres Del Mar, with a bandana giveaway for the first 1,500 fans. San Jose Barracuda

Saturday, November 7

Time	Game	Sport	Venue
1:00 p.m.	San José State Spartans vs. Northern Illinois Huskies	College football	CEFCU Stadium, San Jose. SJSU Athletics
5:30 p.m.	Golden State Warriors vs. Orlando Magic	NBA basketball	Chase Center, San Francisco. Ticketmaster US
6:00 p.m.	San Jose Barracuda vs. Bakersfield Condors	AHL hockey	Tech CU Arena, San Jose. San Jose Barracuda
7:00 p.m.	Santa Clara Broncos vs. Sacramento State Hornets	College men’s basketball	Leavey Center, Santa Clara. Santa Clara University

Special events: The Barracuda have Cars Night, including a specialty warmup-jersey auction. San José State’s football game features Family Weekend and Military Appreciation. San Jose Barracuda

Sunday, November 8

Time	Game	Sport	Venue
1:25 p.m.	San Francisco 49ers vs. Las Vegas Raiders	NFL football	Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara. 49ers
2:00 p.m.	Stanford Cardinal vs. UC Davis Aggies	College women’s basketball	Maples Pavilion, Stanford.

Friday, November 6

Artist / concert	Venue	City	Time
Mon Laferte — Femme Fatale Tour	SAP Center	San Jose	8 p.m. SAP Center
Jessie Reyez — A Little Vengeance Tour — SOLD OUT	Fox Theater	Oakland	8 p.m.thefoxoakland.com
SYML, with Olivia Vedder	The Castro Theatre	San Francisco	8 p.m. Another Planet Entertainment
Buena Vista Orchestra	The Warfield	San Francisco	8 p.m. The Warfield Theatre
Bahamas, with Sister Ray	August Hall	San Francisco	8 p.m. August Hall
Thee Sinseers — Love Stories Tour	The Fillmore	San Francisco	8 p.m. Ticketmaster US
Plini	The UC Theatre	Berkeley	7 p.m. Ticketmaster US
Y&T	Cornerstone	Berkeley	8 p.m. Prekindle
Lalo Guerrero Legacy Festival: Rockin’ Jalapeño Band, Mark Guerrero and Jerry Salas	The Freight	Berkeley	8 p.m. The Freight
Joshua Redman Quartet	SFJAZZ, Miner Auditorium	San Francisco	7:30 p.m. SFJAZZ
Dwele	Yoshi’s	Oakland	7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Yoshi's
Ben Wolfe Quartet	SFJAZZ, Joe Henderson Lab	San Francisco	7 and 8:30 p.m. SFJAZZ
San Francisco Symphony: Isabel Leonard Sings Ravel	Davies Symphony Hall	San Francisco	7:30 p.m. San Francisco Symphony
San Francisco Opera Orchestra: Strauss in Concert	War Memorial Opera House	San Francisco	7:30 p.m. San Francisco Opera
IAN SWEET, with Luella and Kaycie Satterfield	Café du Nord	San Francisco	8 p.m. Ticketmaster US
Lucy Bedroque — 003 Tour	The Regency Ballroom	San Francisco	7 p.m., listed event time. SF Events
Genesis Owusu	Rickshaw Stop	San Francisco	9 p.m. Rickshaw Stop
King Buffalo, with L.A. Witch — SOLD OUT	The Independent	San Francisco	9 p.m. The Independent SF
Dark N Stormy — City Surf Project benefit	Great American Music Hall	San Francisco	8 p.m. Great American Music Hall
Loquat, Halou and Steilacoom	Bottom of the Hill	San Francisco	8:30 p.m. Bottom of the Hill
Legend Zeppelin — Led Zeppelin tribute	The Chapel	San Francisco	9 p.m. The Chapel SF
Clay Street Unit, with Maxwell Oaks	Brick & Mortar Music Hall	San Francisco	9 p.m. SF Events
Southern Culture on the Skids, with Frankie & the Pool Boys	Sweetwater Music Hall	Mill Valley	8 p.m. Sweetwater Music Hall
Grant-Lee Phillips, with Damon Wyckoff	HopMonk Tavern	Novato	8 p.m. SF Events
Corduroy: The Pearl Jam Experience, with Pumpkin Heads	Mystic Theatre	Petaluma	8 p.m. Mystic Theatre
Santa Rosa Symphony: Vivaldi and Piazzolla’s Four Seasons	Brannan Center	Calistoga	7:30 p.m. Brannan Center
Adriatique	The Midway	San Francisco	9 p.m. AXS
HVDES	The Midway	San Francisco	9 p.m. AXS
Pete Tong	Halcyon	San Francisco	10 p.m. SF Events
DubVision	Pure Nightclub	Sunnyvale	10 p.m. SF Events

Saturday, November 7

Artist / concert	Venue	City	Time
Dan + Shay — The Young Tour, with Tyler Hubbard and Josh Ross	Shoreline Amphitheatre	Mountain View	7 p.m. www.livenation.lat
Bay Area Fest: Moneybagg Yo, DaBaby, G Herbo & Friends	Oakland Arena	Oakland	8 p.m. Ticketmaster US
Brandi Carlile — Burn the Setlist Tour — SOLD OUT	Fox Theater	Oakland	8 p.m. thefoxoakland.com
Álvaro Díaz — Omakase Tour	San Jose Civic	San Jose	8 p.m. Ticketmaster US
Fitz and the Tantrums: Greatest Hits	The Guild Theatre	Menlo Park	8 p.m. guildtheatre.com
HUGEL presents Make the Girls Dance	Greek Theatre	Berkeley	6 p.m. Ticketmaster US
PJ Morton — Saturday Night Sunday Morning Tour	The Castro Theatre	San Francisco	8 p.m. Ticketmaster US
Armin van Buuren, with YOUNA and Oleksandr	Shed A at Pier 48	San Francisco	8 p.m. event/doors time. AXS
The Big Star Quintet	The Fillmore	San Francisco	8 p.m. Ticketmaster US
Pinhead Gunpowder, with Constant Insult and False Flag	August Hall	San Francisco	8 p.m. August Hall
Lucy Bedroque — 003 Tour	The Regency Ballroom	San Francisco	7 p.m., listed event time. SF Events
Karina Rykman, with Roni Kaspi	The Independent	San Francisco	9 p.m. The Independent SF
Peach Tree Rascals, with Michael Sneed	Rickshaw Stop	San Francisco	9 p.m. Rickshaw Stop
Alex Cameron, with Josh da Costa	The Chapel	San Francisco	9 p.m. The Chapel SF
Southern Culture on the Skids, with Van Goat — SOLD OUT	Bottom of the Hill	San Francisco	8 p.m. Bottom of the Hill
AZ Chike	Cornerstone	Berkeley	9 p.m. Ticketmaster US
Lalo Guerrero Legacy Festival: La Doña, Mark Guerrero and Jerry Salas	The Freight	Berkeley	8 p.m. The Freight
Dan Ashley	Yoshi’s	Oakland	7:30 p.m. Yoshi's
Brandon Woody’s Upendo / Gabrielle Cavassa	SFJAZZ, Miner Auditorium	San Francisco	7 p.m. SFJAZZ
Tierney Sutton & Tamir Hendelman Duo	SFJAZZ, Joe Henderson Lab	San Francisco	7 and 8:30 p.m. SFJAZZ
San Francisco Symphony: Día de los Muertos	Davies Symphony Hall	San Francisco	3 p.m. San Francisco Symphony
California Symphony: From Tchaikovsky to Copland	Lesher Center for the Arts	Walnut Creek	7:30 p.m. The California Symphony
San Francisco Leonard Cohen Festival: Song & Spirit	Swedish American Hall	San Francisco	7:30 p.m. Ticketmaster US
Leonid & Friends	Luther Burbank Center for the Arts	Santa Rosa	7:30 p.m. Luther Burbank Center for the Arts
The Tannahill Weavers	Sweetwater Music Hall	Mill Valley	8 p.m. Sweetwater Music Hall
Tainted Love: The Best of the ’80s Live!	Mystic Theatre	Petaluma	9 p.m. Mystic Theatre
Valerie — Amy Winehouse tribute	Napa Music Hall	Napa	8 p.m. Event Tickets Center
Santa Rosa Symphony: Vivaldi and Piazzolla’s Four Seasons	Brannan Center	Calistoga	3 p.m. Brannan Center
Bag Raiders	The Midway	San Francisco	9 p.m. AXS
Kayzo — The Cage	The Midway	San Francisco	9 p.m. AXS

Sunday, November 8

Artist / concert	Venue	City	Time
The Smashing Pumpkins — The Rats in a Cage Tour	SAP Center	San Jose	8 p.m. SAP Center
Daughtry — 20 Years Unplugged, with Ryan Perdz	Uptown Theatre	Napa	8 p.m. Uptown Theatre Napa
Fitz and the Tantrums: *Picking Up the Pieces* in Its Entirety	The Guild Theatre	Menlo Park	8 p.m. guildtheatre.com
Ruben Studdard	Yoshi’s	Oakland	7 p.m. Yoshi's
Foy Vance, with Bonnie Bishop and Ryan McMullan	Great American Music Hall	San Francisco	7 p.m. Great American Music Hall
Countess Luann	August Hall	San Francisco	8 p.m. August Hall
THAO, with Agouti — SOLD OUT	The Independent	San Francisco	8 p.m. The Independent SF
Armand Hammer, with Sha Ray & DJ Haram — SOLD OUT	Bottom of the Hill	San Francisco	8 p.m. Bottom of the Hill
Forrest Nolan, with Lola Blue	Rickshaw Stop	San Francisco	8 p.m. Rickshaw Stop
Nia Archives	The Regency Ballroom	San Francisco	8 p.m. SF Events
454, with Pig the Gemini and Hopper1000	Café du Nord	San Francisco	8 p.m. SF Events
Triptides, with Loco Tranquilo	Brick & Mortar Music Hall	San Francisco	8 p.m. SF Events
Elijah Scott, with Micayla Rivera	Mystic Theatre	Petaluma	8 p.m. Mystic Theatre
San Francisco Symphony: Isabel Leonard Sings Ravel	Davies Symphony Hall	San Francisco	2 p.m. San Francisco Symphony
Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, with pianist Isata Kanneh-Mason	Bing Concert Hall	Stanford	2:30 p.m. Stanford Ticketing
California Symphony: From Tchaikovsky to Copland	Lesher Center for the Arts	Walnut Creek	4 p.m. The California Symphony
San Francisco International Boogie Woogie Festival	SFJAZZ, Miner Auditorium	San Francisco	4 p.m. SFJAZZ
Tierney Sutton & Tamir Hendelman Duo	SFJAZZ, Joe Henderson Lab	San Francisco	6 and 7:30 p.m. SFJAZZ
The Azar Lawrence Experience	Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society	Half Moon Bay	4:30 p.m. SF Events

The Randall Museum (always free) – San FranciscoThe Randall Museum is a museum of science, nature and the arts as well as a San Francisco Recreation and Park Department community learning center.

The San Francisco Zoo (select Wednesdays) – San FranciscoFree only for San Francisco residents on select Wednesdays.

Asian Art Museum (1st Sunday) – San FranciscoOn the first Sunday of each month, general admission is free and tickets to special exhibitions are offered at a discounted price of $15. Limited same-day, walk-up availability, so it’s highly recommended that you reserve your tickets in advance.

SFMOMA (select days) – San FranciscoSFMOMA offers regularly scheduled free days and guests 18 and younger always enjoy free admission to the museum. Visit sfmoma.org/free-days for upcoming dates and activities or sign up for their newsletter to be notified when new events, exhibitions, and activities are announced.

Museum of the African Diaspora (2nd Saturday) – San FranciscoContemporary art and artists of the African Diaspora.

Museum of Craft and Design (1st Thursday) – San FranciscoMCD showcases designers, makers and artists through an exciting and distinctive series of craft and design-focused exhibitions and public programs.

The de Young Museum (Tuesdays and Saturdays) – San FranciscoSaturdays free for Bay Area residents. Tuesdays free for all.

The Fine Arts Museum (Tuesdays and Saturdays) – San FranciscoSaturdays free for Bay Area residents. Tuesdays free for all.

Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (Wednesdays) – San FranciscoThe cultural anchor of San Francisco’s Yerba Buena Gardens neighborhood with work that spans the realms of contemporary art, performance, film, civic engagement, and public life.

Conservatory of Flowers (1st Tuesday) – San FranciscoSet in a landmark building — the oldest public wood-and-glass conservatory in North America — the Conservatory of Flowers inspires awe and fascination with its rare and tropical plant collection.

San Francisco Botanical Garden (2nd Tuesday) – San FranciscoExplore 55 beautiful acres of landscaped gardens and open spaces that showcase more than 8,000 different kinds of plants from around the world.

Cable Car Museum (always free) – San FranciscoHouses a collection of historic cable cars, photographs, mechanical displays.

San Francisco Fire Department Museum (always free) – San FranciscoAs the museum is staffed by volunteers, it is best if you call 415-558-3546 after 1PM on the day of your visit to make sure it will be open.

The Marine Mammal Center (always free) – SausalitoTickets are free but must be reserved online in advance.

Bay Model Center (always free) – SausalitoThe model provides scientists, educators and visitors interested in San Francisco Bay and the Bay – Delta Model a unique opportunity to view the complete bay-delta system at a glance.

Oakland Museum of California (first Sunday) – OaklandEvery first Sunday of the month, admission to OMCA’s Galleries of California Art, History, Natural Sciences, and any Special Exhibitions in our Great Hall are free.

Telescope Viewing at Chabot (Fri & Sat evenings) – OaklandJoin Chabot astronomers on the Observatory Deck for a free telescope viewing! Weather permitting, this is a chance to explore stars, planets and more through Chabot’s historic telescopes.

Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (1st Thursday) – BerkeleyAs part of the University of California, Berkeley, BAMPFA is committed to artistic diversity through its robust slate of art exhibitions, film screenings, artist talks, live performances, and educational programs that shed new light on the art of the past and connect audiences with leading filmmakers and artists of our time.

Richmond Art Center (always free) – RichmondOpportunities for adults, teens and kids to create, see and learn about art.

Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front Museum (always free) – RichmondEducational and interactive exhibits designed for visitors of all ages, offering insights into the significant impact of WWII on daily life.

South Bay Historical Railroad Society Museum (always free) – Santa ClaraThe museum consists of three major areas: the historic buildings, railroad artifacts, and operating scale model displays. Open Tuesday evenings and Saturdays.

The Intel Museum (always free) – Santa ClaraGo behind the scenes in the high-tech world of California’s famed Silicon Valley. See what it’s like inside an ultra-clean, highly automated silicon chip factory, and connect with technologies that give us new ways to work, learn, play, and communicate. The Intel Museum is 10,000 square feet of fun, interactive learning for children and adults. Open Mondays through Friday, 9AM-5PM. Call 408-765-5050 to confirm the museum is open to the public, since they sometimes close for private events.

San Jose Museum of Art (First Friday after 6pm)Contemporary art in downtown San Jose. Occasional free community art days.

Home Depot Kids Workshop (1st Saturday) – all locationsJoin at 9AM on the First Saturday of every month.

Carnival and circus options

Event	Location	When	Admission and highlights
Kids’ Diwali Carnival & Celebration	BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, 333 Tunnel Avenue, San Francisco	Sunday, noon–6 p.m.	Free, including food and activities. Carnival games, inflatables, face painting, henna, crafts and cultural exhibits. Reserve free tickets. Funcheap
Zoppé Italian Family Circus — Opening Weekend	Big Top at the Downtown Library parking lot, 1044 Middlefield Road, Redwood City	Friday: 6:30 p.m.; Saturday: noon, 3 and 7 p.m.; Sunday: noon, 3 and 6 p.m.	Traditional one-ring circus. Listed prices vary by performance: children $12–$25; adults $17–$30; front row $24–$37. This is a circus, not a rides carnival. Zoppé: An Italian Family Circus

For large carnival rides: I did not verify a traveling midway carnival with mechanical rides in the Bay Area for these dates.

San Francisco

Event	Where	When	What to expect / admission
Fort Mason Night Market	Fort Mason Center, 2 Marina Boulevard	Friday, 5–10 p.m.	Free entry. Artist and craft vendors, food trucks, music and waterfront shopping; all ages welcome. West Coast Craft
San Francisco Coffee Festival	Fort Mason Center, Festival Pavilion	Saturday and Sunday, November 7–8; ticketed sessions	Specialty coffee tastings, roasters, food and live entertainment. Purchase tickets for the appropriate day and session. San Francisco Coffee Festival
TAC Textile Bazaar	St. Mary’s Cathedral Event Center	Saturday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.	Free entry. Textile-focused shopping featuring handmade, vintage and global goods, presented by the Textile Arts Council. Eventbrite
CCA Art & Crafts Fair	California College of the Arts, San Francisco campus	Saturday, 11 a.m.–5 p.m.	Art and craft shopping during CCA’s homecoming festivities. CCA Portal
Día de los Muertos & Diwali Festival	Presidio Tunnel Tops	Saturday, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.	Free. Crafts, storytelling, cultural dance, music and a fire ceremony celebrating South Asian and Latinx traditions. The Presidio (San Francisco)
San Francisco Fall Cider Fest — Camp Spark Edition	SPARK Social SF, 601 Mission Bay Boulevard North	Saturday, noon–4 p.m.	Ages 21+. Tickets listed from $45 for cider tastings; food trucks, live music and camp-style activities. Funcheap
Diwali at the Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile	37th Avenue and Pacheco Street	Sunday, 9 a.m.–2 p.m.	Free entry. Music, cooking demonstrations, rangoli activities, diya decorating, henna, vendors and free chai. Funcheap
Inner Sunset Flea Market — Season Finale	Irving Street between Ninth and 11th avenues	Sunday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.	Free entry. Community flea market and shopping along Irving Street. Funcheap
San Francisco Diwali Festival	Yerba Buena Gardens	Sunday, 1–5 p.m.	Free, all ages. South Asian music and dance, artisan vendors, local makers and food. Yerba Buena Gardens

East Bay

Event	Where	When	What to expect / admission
Pleasant Hill Night Market	Chilpancingo Park, 200 Golf Club Road, Pleasant Hill	Friday, 5–9 p.m.	Free entry. Food and merchandise vendors, music, face painting, balloon animals and family activities. Phillips County Government
MerrittFest — Outdoor Ceramics Craft Fair	Merritt Ceramics, 1823–1825 Park Boulevard, Oakland	Saturday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.	Free entry. Ceramics from approximately 50 artists, live demonstrations, wheel-throwing competitions, food and drinks. Funcheap
Fig Leaf Gardens Fall Craft Fair	4046 39th Avenue, Oakland	Saturday, 11 a.m.–3 p.m.	Free; no RSVP needed. Handmade goods from Bay Area artists, snacks and refreshments in a garden setting. Funcheap
Bay Area Kids’ Book Fair — East Bay Edition	Pine Valley Middle School, San Ramon	Sunday, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.	Free admission and parking. Authors, illustrators, storytelling and costumed children’s-book characters. Time Travelers to Ancient Persia
Muchos Art and Comics Expo	La Peña Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley	Sunday, noon–5 p.m.	Free, all ages. Independent comics, zines, prints, artwork and workshops. A particularly good fit for your Your Nerd Sideinterests. La Peña Cultural Center

Peninsula

Event	Where	When	What to expect / admission
Holiday Boutique & Maker’s Faire	Library \| Parks and Recreation Center, 901 Civic Campus Way, South San Francisco	Saturday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.	Free admission. Handmade jewelry, ceramics, holiday crafts and gifts, plus complimentary beverages and candy canes. San Francisco Superior Court
Totally Rad Vintage Fest	San Mateo County Event Center, Fiesta Hall	Saturday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; early-entry tickets start at 8:30 a.m.	Vintage clothing, toys, home goods, a free-play arcade and retro displays. General admission: $8 advance/$12 day-of; children 12 and younger free. Humanitix
USA Taiwan Global Expo	San Mateo County Event Center, Expo Hall	Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.	Taiwanese food, brands, culture, product sampling and interactive exhibits. Ticketed; the listing shows general admission from $3.79. Funcheap
Daly City Día de los Muertos Festival	Daly City City Hall	Saturday, 4:30–7:30 p.m.	Free. Community celebration of Día de los Muertos hosted by the city’s Arts and Culture Commission. Funcheap
Redwood City Día de los Muertos Celebration	Courthouse Square, downtown Redwood City	Sunday; county listing gives 3:30–8:30 p.m.	Altars, cultural artwork, performances and community festivities inspired by the traditions of Tlaxcala, Mexico. Free admission. Some calendars list a 3 p.m. start. County of San Mateo, CA

Also in Redwood City: Zoppé’s opening-weekend circus performances are listed at the top.

South Bay

Event	Where	When	What to expect / admission
Bay Area Kids’ Book Fair — Silicon Valley Edition	Cupertino High School Field House, Cupertino	Saturday, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.	Free admission and parking. Authors, illustrators, storytellers and hands-on family activities. Time Travelers to Ancient Persia
Makers Market Local Artist Fair	Old Town Los Gatos	Saturday, 11 a.m.–6 p.m., according to the local event listing	Local artists and handmade-goods shopping. Los Gatos Events
San José Roots Cultural Festival	San Pedro Square Market and Gonzales/Peralta Adobe, downtown San Jose	Saturday, noon–4 p.m.	Free. Cultural performances, community booths, hands-on activities and historic-home tours. Sharks Way will be closed to create pedestrian festival space. History San Jose
Autumn in Willow Glen — Fall Makers Market	Historic Garden Theater, 1165 Lincoln Avenue, San Jose	Sunday, noon–4 p.m.	Free entry. Fall shopping featuring local makers and small businesses. Funcheap

North Bay

Event	Where	When	What to expect / admission
Marin Arts & Crafts Show	Marin Center Exhibit Hall, San Rafael	Friday–Sunday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. daily	More than 200 exhibits featuring art, jewelry, ceramics, textiles, handcrafted goods and specialty foods. Free admission and parking; advance free tickets are available. MarinArts.org
Santa Rosa Harvest Festival — Original Art & Craft Show	Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Santa Rosa	Friday, 11 a.m.–8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.	Art, handmade gifts, clothing, ceramics and specialty foods. Adults $9; seniors/military $7; ages 13–17 $4; children 12 and younger free. This year’s event is Friday and Saturday only—not Sunday. Sonoma County Tourism
Napa Día de los Muertos	Veterans Park and Brown Street, downtown Napa	Saturday, 3–8 p.m.	Family-friendly celebration featuring art, traditions, music, dance and food.