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
Diwali with Non Stop Bhangra ~ Alameda, November 21
Experience the magic of Diwali in this family-friendly celebration! Let your senses come alive with colorful lights, energetic rhythms, and uplifting vibes in an immersive community experience. Enjoy a lively Bhangra dance lesson, dynamic performances, open floor dancing, and festive arts & crafts. Henna, food, & drinks available for purchase. All ages welcome!
The Nutcracker by San Francisco Youth Ballet ~ San Francisco, December 5 & 6
This 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.
November 2026 (also see Holiday Fun)
The Story Stump – Mill Valley, October 17-November 22
The Addams Family by Palo Alto Players – Palo Alto, October 30-November 15
Zoppe Family Circus – Redwood City, November 1-29
Boardwalk Winter Wonderland – Santa Cruz, November 6 – January 3
Frozen by Bay Area ETC – San Mateo, November 12-22
Matilda by Children’s Musical Theater – San Jose, November 13-22
School of Rock – Pleasanton, November 13, 14
Disney’s Frozen by Berkeley Playhouse – Berkeley, November 13-December 23
San Jose Holiday Lights – San Jose, November 13 – January 1
Family Farm Day – Muir Beach, November 14
ZooKids – Oakland, November 14
Family Nature Adventures – Oakland, November 14
Kids Night Out at Color Me Mine – Alameda, November 14
Techs on Decks at the USS Hornet – Alameda, November 14
Roundtable Reading – Berkeley, November 14
Hanabi Judo Parent’s Night Out – Albany, November 14
Second Saturday at Gamble Garden (Free) – Palo Alto, November 14
2nd Saturdays on the Farm (Free) – Watsonville, November 14
Cereal Cinema – Oakland, November 14, 21, 28
Planetarium Shows – Cupertino, November 14, 21
Holidays at Filoli – Woodside, November 14-January 10
The Wizard of Oz by Peninsula Youth Theatre – Mountain View, November 14-22
Birdwatching and Nature Art for Families – San Francisco, November 15
California Discovery Trail Experience at Oakland Zoo – Oakland, November 15
Autumn Cookie Decoration – Ross, November 15
Lightscape at San Francisco Botanical Garden – San Francisco, November 20 – January 3
SF Jazz Family Matinees – San Francisco, November 21
Fraggle Rock – San Francisco, November 21
The Great Dickens Christmas Fair – Daly City, November 21 – December 20
Model Railroad Show – Walnut Creek, November 21-29
North Pole Nights – Gilroy, November 21-January 3
Marine Science Sunday – Sausalito, November 22
Family Day at the Garden – Fremont, November 22
Storytime at the Foster Museum – Palo Alto, November 22
Math Festival – San Jose, November 22
Sesame Street Live – Santa Rosa, November 24
Family Fun Weekend at the Schulz Museum – Santa Rosa, November 27, 28
Nutcracker Sweet (Free) – San Francisco, November 28
Nutcracker Sweet (Free) – Palo Alto, Berkeley, November 29
Sundays at Hagemann Ranch (Free) – Livermore, November 29
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