Weekend Fun For Everyone this Weekend
/Across the Bay Area, Dia de los Muertos festivities and many more fun times are happening this weekend offering kids of all ages plenty of fun ways to celebrate.
Friday, November 1, 2019
Bolinas Day of the Dead / Día de los Muertos
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Bolinas Community Center (map)
You are invited to the celebration of a traditional Latin American holiday that combines pre-Colombian festivals and indigenous traditions with European rituals for honoring the dead. It is celebrated every year at this same time as Halloween and the Christian holy days of All Saints Day and All Souls Day.
CuriOdyssey’s November 1 First Friday Family Night
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
CuriOdyssey, San Mateo (map)
Celebrate Dia de los Muertos as a family at CuriOdyssey’s First Friday Family Night on November 1, 5-8pm. Make a colorful tissue paper flower with The Mexican Museum and decorate a celebratory ofrenda honoring beloved animals from CuriOdyssey’s long history in the community. Meet animals that live at CuriOdyssey now and learn folklore about their species. Enjoy a live band and beer or wine from a cash bar. Grab a hot dinner as the kids explore and experiment with science in fun, hands-on exhibits.
Katia & Company Presents: Roald Dahl's Matilda
7:00 PM
The Playhouse in San Anselmo (map)
Adult actors perform along side youth actors in this an exhilarating tale of empowerment as told from the perspective an extraordinary little girl whose life is saved by the magic of books. I can't wait to see it again.
Roald Dahl’s MATILDA THE MUSICAL
7:00 PM
Throckmorton Theatre, Mill Valley (map)
Roald Dahl’s MATILDA THE MUSICAL tells the story of an extraordinary girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny.
Coco With The San Francisco Symphony
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Davies Symphony Hall, San Francisco (map)
This Academy Award-winning smash hit (Best Original Song, Best Animated Feature Film) stars a music-loving boy who makes a dazzling journey to the Land of the Dead to reunite with his great-great-grandfather.
Luna Mexicana
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
The Paramount Theatre, Oakland (map)
This family friendly performance is filled with spirited dancing, live music, colorful costumes, and a festive atmosphere.
Saturday, November 2, 2019
Bolinas Day of the Dead / Día de los Muertos
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Bolinas Community Center (map)
You are invited to the celebration of a traditional Latin American holiday that combines pre-Colombian festivals and indigenous traditions with European rituals for honoring the dead. It is celebrated every year at this same time as Halloween and the Christian holy days of All Saints Day and All Souls Day.
REI Ridge Trail Service Day
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
See website
REI is partnering with land management agencies throughout the nine county Bay Area to promote a morning of service on the Bay Area Ridge Trail.
Dia De Los Muertos Family Campout
10:00 AM
Slide Ranch, Muir Beach (map)
This family campout is a celebration of community and, in honor of Dia de los Muertos, a time to show thanks to our ancestors and the people who have historical connections to this land.
Wheels On The Bus
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
BACT's Berkeley Center in the Second Stage (map)
Have fun exploring who lives in your community, as our littlest theatre-goers board a “bus” and drive through town, stopping to meet the baker, the mechanic, and other workers who ask for their help as they do their jobs and engage with the neighbors, making music all along the way.
Manor Winter Faire - Cancelled
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Manor Elementary School (map)
Due to the unknown duration of the power outage and the poor air quality, this event has been cancelled.
Recordemos en el Parque: Dia de los Muertos
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Point Reyes National Seashore Association Headquarters (maps)
This will be a great opportunity to spend the holiday in both remembrance and embrace. During our day we will be creating an Ofrenda for those not with us, and decorating Sugar Skulls, one of the most fun traditions.
Holiday Craft Fair
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
San Rafael Community Center (map)
Our Holiday Craft Fair is sure to delight with handcrafted items for sale from more than 60 vendors.
Bay Area Science Festival - Discovery Day
11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Oracle Park (map)
This FREE event is unlike any other – with dynamic demonstrations, engaging experiments, geeky games and astounding activities for all ages!
Discovery Day At Oracle Park
11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Oracle Park (map)
This super-charged, super-fun celebration will include hundreds of hands-on activities, untold opportunities to meet local scientists and engineers, and even the chance to run around the bases!
Katia & Company Presents: Roald Dahl's Matilda
1:00 PM & 4:00 PM
The Playhouse in San Anselmo (map)
Adult actors perform along side youth actors in this an exhilarating tale of empowerment as told from the perspective an extraordinary little girl whose life is saved by the magic of books. I can't wait to see it again.
San Francisco Symphony’s Day Of The Dead Celebration
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Davies Symphony Hall, San Francisco (map)
Join us on November 2, 2019, for the San Francisco Symphony’s vibrant Day of the Dead celebration, featuring traditional Latin American music and culture, dazzling guest artists, colorful festivities, and fun-filled events for the entire family.
31st Anniversary of Dia De Los Muertos
3:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Albert J Boro Community Center (maps)
Enjoy music, traditional food, dancers, parade, altars and more!
Dia de los Muertos/Day of the Dead Bilingual Altar Making Event
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Mill Valley Library (map)
Learn about Día de los Muertos traditions and create a shoebox altar to honor a loved one. Meet at the Amphitheater behind the Library at 3:30pm to explore Day of the Dead customs in Spanish and English. We'll move to the Creekside Room to create our altars. Bring a photo of a loved one with you. For ages 5 and up with their families.
Day of the Dead San Francisco
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
San Francisco, CA (map)
Día de los Muertos is a traditional Meso–American holiday dedicated to theancestors; it honors both death and the cycle of life.
4:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Roald Dahl’s MATILDA THE MUSICAL
7:00 PM
Throckmorton Theatre, Mill Valley (map)
Roald Dahl’s MATILDA THE MUSICAL tells the story of an extraordinary girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny.
Coco With The San Francisco Symphony
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Davies Symphony Hall, San Francisco (map)
This Academy Award-winning smash hit (Best Original Song, Best Animated Feature Film) stars a music-loving boy who makes a dazzling journey to the Land of the Dead to reunite with his great-great-grandfather.
Luna Mexicana
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
The Paramount Theatre (map)
This family friendly performance is filled with spirited dancing, live music, colorful costumes, and a festive atmosphere.
Sunday, November 3, 2019
Learn To Ride
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Stafford Lake Park (map)
Learn to ride pump tracks and rollers with a ranger at the Stafford Lake Bike Park.
The Attitude Of Gratitude
9:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Green Gulch Farm Zen Center (map)
Our program aims to help children cultivate attention, empathy, and understanding and utilizes attunement to seasonal rhythms to foster well-being. A Youth & Family Program Practice Guide is available in our bookstore and includes many ideas for practicing at home as a family.
SFMOMA Free Family Day
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (map)
November 3 is Free Family Day! Visit with your family for free admission at SFMOMA and a day-filled with fun, kid-friendly activities.
Wheels On The Bus
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
BACT's Berkeley Center in the Second Stage (map)
Have fun exploring who lives in your community, as our littlest theatre-goers board a “bus” and drive through town, stopping to meet the baker, the mechanic, and other workers who ask for their help as they do their jobs and engage with the neighbors, making music all along the way.
Pink Talking Fish (4 Kids) - An Interactive Kid Friendly Concert Experience
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Sweetwater Music Hall, Mill Valley (map)
Pink Talking Fish (4 Kids) - An Interactive Kid Friendly Concert Experience full of singing, dancing, gadgets, prizes and more at Sweetwater.
West End Village Celebration
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
“Family Fun Day” West End Celebration (map)
Starting at H Street and stretching east three blocks, San Rafael’s West End Village will again be the destination for local families and friends to enjoy the West End Village Celebration (WEVC).
Timothy James - Magician
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Mill Valley Public Library (map)
This highly accomplished magician will perform magical feats, making things disappear before your eyes. His magical bag of tricks includes sleight-of-hand, misdirection, ventriloquism, and some downright funny lines, too.
Family Days At MarinMOCA
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
MarinMOCA, Novato (map)
Are you looking for alternatives to “screen time?” How about making art with your kids during free Family Days?
Virtual Reality Art Class At XR Marin: Tiltbrush
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
XR MARIN, Novato (map)
Learn how to create art in virtual reality! Paint in mid-air, create 3D scenes you can walk through, or sculpt animated objects!
Roald Dahl’s MATILDA THE MUSICAL
2:00 PM
Throckmorton Theatre, Mill Valley (map)
Roald Dahl’s MATILDA THE MUSICAL tells the story of an extraordinary girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny.
Day of the Dead - Dia de los Muertos
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Courthouse Square, Redwood City (maps)
Come celebrate the Day of the Dead with us! A beautiful ritual in which Mexicans happily and lovingly remember their loved relatives that have passed.
La Santa Cecilia With SuenaTron & DJ Julicio
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
The UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall, Berkeley (map)
With a captivating voice that sings about love, loss, and everyday struggles, the band has become the voice of a new bicultural generation in the United States, fully immersed in modern music but still close to their Latin American influences and Mexican heritage. All ages.
