Check out all the great events happening in your area this weekend. Events are checked at the time of posting. Please confirm information before heading out.

Please note some event may cancel last minute due to smokey conditions. Check venue in advance.

Friday, November 23, 2018

Ronnie’s Awesome List of Ice Skating Rinks

⛸️ Whether you want to practice your crossed chassé or it’s your #firsttimeonice; nothing says winter #fun like #iceskating. Hit the ice at one of these enchanting holiday rinks across the Bay Area.

Christmas Tree Farms & Lots

Check out my round up of local places for your 2018 Christmas Tree. Most open the day after Thanksgiving.

The Great Dickens Christmas Fair

Sat, Nov 17, 10:00 AM - Sun, Dec 23, 7:00 PM
Cow Palace, San Francisco (map)

Visit London - at the historic Cow Palace Exhibition Halls! Enter the winding lanes of Victorian London and immerse yourself in a world of music halls, theatres, pubs, dance parties, and charming shops overflowing with hand-made holiday treasures.

IlluminOdyssey

Fri, Nov 2, 10:00 AM - Sun, Jan 6, 4:00 PM
CuriOdyssey, San Mateo (map)

A WINTER LIGHT EXPERIENCE FOR KIDS!

Family Fun Weekend

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Charles M. Schulz Museum (map)

Join cartoonist and storyteller Joe Wos for live performances and cartoon workshops throughout the day!

’Tis The Season For Science

Fri, Nov 16, 11:00 AM - Sun, Jan 6, 5:00 PM
California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco (map)

Experience a winter wonderland in the heart of San Francisco. Outdoor snow flurries, a hands-on polar-themed exhibit, and festive ice rink make the Academy a holiday destination for science lovers of all ages.

Santa's Riverboat Arrival

11:30 AM - 3:30 PM
River Plaza, Petaluma (map)

Enjoy live entertainment while waiting for Santa and Mrs. Claus. Stay for photos and Christmas wishes. After meeting Santa head downtown for some holiday Shopping.

Cirque De Bohème

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
CornerStone, Sonoma (map)

Delight in the work of world class performers including a Magician, Rola-Bola Acrobat, Hooper Aerialist, Chain Aerialist, Hand Chairs Balancing, Cyr Wheel, Mime, Juggler and more! 3 Shows per day at 1pm, 3pm and 5pm.

The Wizard Of Oz

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Berkeley Playhouse (map)

Brimming with classic songs and Technicolor spirit, The Wizard of Oz blows its way into the Julia Morgan Theater for an all-new production of this American classic.

Mary Poppins

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM, 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
San Francisco Playhouse (map)

A new take on a classic tale, this musical will truly make you believe that anything can happen if you let it—and want to sing “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious” from the chimney tops!

Huge Black Friday Merch Sale

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Terrapin Crossroads, San Rafael (map)

What better location to holiday shop than our beautiful Waterfront Patio?

Parade Of Lights And Winter Wonderland

4:30 PM - 8:00 PM
San Rafael (map)

Snow, Sledding and Fun Comes to Marin for the 39th Annual San Rafael Parade of Lights and Winter Wonderland.

Kentfield Evening Hike

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Baltimore Canyon Preserve, Kentfield (map)

Join Ranger Mike Warner for a relaxing evening hike through the tree-filled Baltimore Canyon Preserve to a view point on Blithedale Ridge.

Macy's 29th Annual Great Tree Lighting Ceremony

5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Union Square Park, San Francisco (map)

The beautiful and reusable tree will be decorated with more than 43,000 twinkling energy-efficient LED lights and 700 shining ornaments.

Annie

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
6th Street Playhouse, Santa Rosa (map)

She’ll melt your heart, every time!

Shrek The Musical

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Cinnabar Theater, Petaluma (map)

Everyone’s favorite ogre is back in the hilarious stage spectacle based on the Oscar-winning, smash hit film.

Jay Alexander

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Throckmorton Theatre, Mill Valley (map)

Join us for another captivating, jaw-dropping, and ridiculously fun show with master magician, mentalist and comic Jay Alexander!

Saturday, November 24, 2018, Family Volunteer Day

Ronnie’s Awesome List of Ice Skating Rinks

Parade Of Lights And Winter Wonderland

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
San Rafael (map)

Snow, Sledding and Fun Comes to Marin for the 39th Annual San Rafael Parade of Lights and Winter Wonderland.

Gingerbread Man Ornament

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Home Depot (map)

Run, run, run as fast as you can to this hands-on holiday workshop where you and your child can assemble a gingerbread picture frame that doubles as a Christmas ornament.

Fun Family Fitness Class

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Mill Valley Recreation (map)

Join Coach Tilda for a fun workout for the entire family!

TreasureFest's Snovember Holiday Market

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Treasure Island (map)

One part shopping, one part feasting, and one part music and entertainment. TreasureFest (formerly Treasure Island Flea), is a unique monthly festival that showcases the best of the bay area.

The Great Dickens Christmas Fair

Sat, Nov 17, 10:00 AM - Sun, Dec 23, 7:00 PM
Cow Palace, San Francisco (map)

Great Train Show

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Craneway Pavilion, Richmond (map)

The Great Train Show is the nation's only coast-to-coast model train show. The show is designed for the general public, modelers, hobbyists, families, and the just plain curious. Each show features hundreds of tables of trains and accessories for sale, huge operating exhibits, activities for kids, and more. All aboard!

IlluminOdyssey

Fri, Nov 2, 10:00 AM - Sun, Jan 6, 4:00 PM
CuriOdyssey, San Mateo (map)

A WINTER LIGHT EXPERIENCE FOR KIDS!

San Fran Slime Co 2018

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Hotel Kabuki, San Francisco (map)

San Fran Slime Co. takes place next week, Saturday, November 24th from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM, at the gorgeous Hotel Kabuki in San Francisco. This convention is the perfect event to bring someone that loves slime.

TreasureFest

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Pier 1, Treasure Island, San Francisco (map)

One part shopping, one part feasting, and one part music and entertainment. TreasureFest (formerly Treasure Island Flea), is a unique monthly festival that showcases the best of the bay area.

Ecology Of Tennessee Hollow Watershed

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Fort Winfield Scott, San Francisco (map)

Led by park experts, these walks offer immersive experiences in the Presidio’s extraordinary natural areas.

Wonderland: Alice's Rock And Roll Adventure

10:30 AM 11:30 AM, 1:30 PM 2:30 PM, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
BACT Berkeley Center (map)

Grab your flamingo and tumble into Wonderland with Alice to meet all of Lewis Carroll’s irresistible characters in this lively rock and roll re-imagining of his beloved tales.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Christmas Show

10:30 AM 11:30 AM, 1:30 PM 2:30 PM, 4:00 PM 5:00 PM
Creativity Theatre, San Francisco (map)

An irresistible holiday treat for the whole family featuring colorful giant puppets in a lavish new production inspired by Eric Carle's beloved stories, including Dream Snow, Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? and, of course, The Very Hungry Caterpillar.

Etsy Indie Holiday Emporium

11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Pier 35, San Francisco (map)

SF Etsy comes to life and is bringing the cheer at San Francisco’s popular holiday shopping experience featuring an amazing showcase of handcrafted goods, artisans, designers, emerging brands and unique gifts for the holiday season!

Small Business Sat KIDS EDITION

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Clement Street Merchants Association, San Francisco (map)

In an effort to support local shops that make our communities strong, American Express launches Small Business Saturday on the Saturday after Thanksgiving to encourage people to Shop Small and bring more holiday shopping to small business.

’Tis The Season For Science

11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco (map)

Exploration Workshops For Families: All About It's A Wonderful Life

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Wilsey Center for Opera Veterans Building, 4th Floor, San Francisco (map)

Interactive family workshops to accompany performances of San Francisco Opera’s It’s A Wonderful Life.

Nature Hike

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Vallejo Home Parking Lot, Sonoma (map)

Hike off your Thanksgiving Day meal with us along the lower Montini Preserve Trail and experience history, nature and good times.

Cirque De Bohème

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
CornerStone, Sonoma (map)

The Wizard Of Oz

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Berkeley Playhouse (map)

Brimming with classic songs and Technicolor spirit, The Wizard of Oz blows its way into the Julia Morgan Theater for an all-new production of this American classic.

It's A Wonderful Life

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
San Francisco Opera (map)

It's a Wonderful Life special family performance.

Shrek The Musical

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM, 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Cinnabar Theater, Petaluma (map)

Everyone’s favorite ogre is back in the hilarious stage spectacle based on the Oscar-winning, smash hit film.

Howl’s Moving Castle

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive University of California, Berkeley (map)

An encounter with the wicked Witch of the Wastes forces Sophie, the village hatmaker, into the clouds, a world where fires talk, dogs spy for their wizard owners, and a ramshackle castle flies through the air.

Kentfield Evening Family Hike

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Baltimore Canyon Preserve, Kentfield (map)

Join Ranger Mike Warner for a relaxing evening hike through the tree-filled Baltimore Canyon Preserve to a view point on Blithedale Ridge.

Annie

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
6th Street Playhouse, Santa Rosa (map)

She’ll melt your heart, every time!

Mary Poppins

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM, 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
San Francisco Playhouse (map)

A new take on a classic tale, this musical will truly make you believe that anything can happen if you let it—and want to sing “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious” from the chimney tops!

Sunday, November 25, 2018

Ronnie’s Awesome List of Ice Skating Rinks

The Great Dickens Christmas Fair

Sat, Nov 17, 10:00 AM - Sun, Dec 23, 7:00 PM
Cow Palace, San Francisco (map)

TreasureFest's Snovember Holiday Market

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Treasure Island (map)

One part shopping, one part feasting, and one part music and entertainment. TreasureFest (formerly Treasure Island Flea), is a unique monthly festival that showcases the best of the bay area.

Great Train Show

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Craneway Pavilion, Richmond (map)

Marine Science Sunday: An Ocean Feast!

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
The Marine Mammal Center, Sausalito (map)

Our own backyard in the bay is full of amazing marine mammals!

Wonderland: Alice's Rock And Roll Adventure

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM, 1:30 PM 2:30 PM
BACT Berkeley Center (map)

Grab your flamingo and tumble into Wonderland with Alice to meet all of Lewis Carroll’s irresistible characters in this lively rock and roll re-imagining of his beloved tales.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Christmas Show

10:30 AM 11:30 AM, 1:30 PM 2:30 PM, 4:00 PM 5:00 PM
Creativity Theatre, San Francisco (map)

’Tis The Season For Science

Fri, Nov 16, 11:00 AM - Sun, Jan 6, 5:00 PM
California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco (map)

Etsy Indie Holiday Emporium

11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Pier 35, San Francisco (map)

Etsy Indie Holiday Emporium

Sat, Nov 24, 11:00 AM - Sun, Nov 25, 5:00 PM
Pier 35, San Francisco (map)

The Nutcracker Sweet

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse, Berkeley (map)

This event is free with reservation.

Cirque De Bohème

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
CornerStone, Sonoma (map)

The Wizard Of Oz

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Berkeley Playhouse (map)

Brimming with classic songs and Technicolor spirit, The Wizard of Oz blows its way into the Julia Morgan Theater for an all-new production of this American classic.

Shrek The Musical

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Cinnabar Theater, Petaluma (map)

Everyone’s favorite ogre is back in the hilarious stage spectacle based on the Oscar-winning, smash hit film.

Mary Poppins

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
San Francisco Playhouse (map)

A new take on a classic tale, this musical will truly make you believe that anything can happen if you let it—and want to sing “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious” from the chimney tops!