Below are fun upcoming events for kids and families in the San Francisco Bay Area. This list is updated frequently, so check back often.
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Featured Events
Elf ~ San Francisco, December 19-21
Experience 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.
IlluminOdyssey ~ San Mateo, through January 26
IlluminOdyssey is back! Fill your winter with wonder at an immersive, interactive light experience at CuriOdyssey. Running now through January 26!
Reindeer Games by People’s Circus Theatre ~ San Francisco, December 21, 22
Santa’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.
Super Soccer Stars ~ Throughout the Bay Area, new sessions start in early January
Join Super Soccer Stars in the San Francisco Bay Area for our Winter 2025 soccer classes ages 1-10. Our program nurtures self-confidence and teamwork through fun, non-competitive soccer activities. Experience the joy of soccer in a safe, friendly environment. Use promo code BAKFW25 for $45 off the season at participating locations. Expires 12/30. Register here.
Marine Science Sundays at The Marine Mammal Center ~ Sausalito, December 22
Join 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
Visit to the North Pole – Walnut Creek, December 14-22
Fairy Winterland – Oakland, December 14-30
Shrek the Musical by Broadway San Jose – San Jose, December 17-22
Telescope Viewing (Free) – Oakland, December 20, 21, 27, 28
The Biggest Gift by Fantasy Forum – Walnut Creek, December 20-22
Family Astronomy: Winter Solstice – Oakland, December 21
Winter Snowflakes with Clay (Free) – Berkeley, December 21
Winter Solstice Celebration – Fremont, December 21
Winter Fun with Hey Balloon Lady (Free) – San Jose, December 21
The Physics Show – Los Altos Hills, December 21, 22
The Gingerbread Man – Palo Alto, December 21-23
Glider Discovery Day – San Carlos, December 26
Welcome To Karamu! Kwanzaa Cooking (Free) – Berkeley, December 27
Happy Birds Performance – San Carlos, December 27
Comedy on the Square – San Francisco, December 28
Family Astronomy Workshop: The Wonders of Stars – Oakland, December 28
Winter Magic Show (Free) – Fremont, December 28
Open Cockpit Day – San Carlos, December 28
New Year Balloon Drop at Chabot Space & Science Center – Oakland, December 31
Happy New Year Charlie Brown – Santa Rosa, December 31
January 2025
Music for Families ~ San Francisco, January 18
Share the joy of music with all your loved ones in captivating performances created with your entire family in mind. Featuring music from John Williams, Tchaikovsky, Brahms + more! Recommended for ages 5–12.
First Friday at Chabot: Blast Off – Oakland, January 3
The Physics Show – Los Altos Hills, January 4, 5, 11, 12
Glider Discovery Day – San Carlos, January 5
Puppylocks and the 3 Bears Puppet Show – Mill Valley, January 11
Berkeley Math Festival – Berkeley, January 11
Roundtable Reading: Breadcrumbs – Berkeley, January 11
Storytime: Over in a River Flowing Out to the Sea – Los Gatos, January 11
Naturalist Storytime – Berkeley, January 13
Aesop’s Fables – Mountain View, January 17, 18
Penguins and Pajamas Sleepovers at Cal Academy – San Francisco, January 17, 31
Finding Nemo by Pleasanton Youth Theater – Pleasanton, January 18
Music for Families – San Francisco, January 18
Lunar New Year Lion Dance – San Francisco, January 18
Lunar New Year Festival – Santa Rosa, January 25
Salamander Search at Sanborn – Los Gatos, January 25
Lunar New Year Lion Dance – San Jose, January 25
Beauty and the Beast – Palo Alto, January 25-26
James and the Giant Peach – San Francisco, January 26
The Very Hungry Caterpillar – Palo Alto, January 29-February 16
Lunar New Year Celebration – San Jose, January 31
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