Check out these great opportunities for family fun this weekend. Enjoy art activities, family concerts, cultural celebrations, and nature adventures throughout the Bay Area!
Friday, November 22
Glowfari at Oakland Zoo ~ Oakland
This wildly popular, family-friendly experience features hundreds of 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.
IlluminOdyssey ~ San Mateo
IlluminOdyssey is back! Fill your winter with wonder at an immersive, interactive light experience at CuriOdyssey. Running November 16 through January 26!
Welcome Winter at Cal Academy – San Francisco
The Matchbox Flute – Berkeley
Telescope Viewing (Free) – Oakland
MOCHA at the Library (Free) – Oakland
Woodland Wonderland (Free) – Livermore
Historic Days and Train Ride at Ardenwood – Fremont
Zoppe Family Circus – Redwood City
Mary Poppins by Peninsula Youth Theatre – Mountain View
Saturday, November 23
Glow at The Exploratorium ~ San Francisco
Step into the art and science of light … and recharge your winter wonder. Discover luminous artworks that dazzle and surprise. Tinker with color and shadow and enjoy illuminating live programs for both adults and kids.
Polar Play Days at The Tech ~ San Jose
Explore the magic and science of winter and the joy of the holiday season. This family-friendly event offers a blend of creative activities, hands-on experiments, and fun-filled adventures that capture the spirit of the season.
Kimberly Akimbo by Broadway SF – San Francisco
Storytime Science for Kids – San Francisco
5K Fun Run – South San Francisco
Seussical by Berkeley Rep – Berkeley
Fun on the Farm (Free) – San Ramon
Seaside Story Hour – Redwood City
Planetarium Shows – Cupertino
Crawlies Aren’t Creepy – Los Gatos
Sunday, November 24
Marine Science Sundays at The Marine Mammal Center ~ Sausalito
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.
The Great Dicken’s Christmas Faire ~ Daly City
Over 4 acres of the historic Cow Palace are magically transformed into the winding lanes and bustling play houses of Victorian London! Immerse yourself in a world of theatres, dance parties, and charming shops. Discover holiday revelry in this lamp-lit city brimming with hundreds of lively and colorful characters from the imagination of Charles Dickens.
Park Ranger Campfire Talk (Free) – San Francisco
Sunday Storytime at Tilden (Free) – Berkeley
Block Community Hub Math Festival – Oakland
A Christmas Carol by Children’s Musical Theater – San Jose
Spongebob the Musical – Aptos
Honk! Jr by Playful People – San Jose
