Fun For Everyone this Weekend
/Find plenty of super fun things for families to do on this list including holiday Nutcrackers, music, craft fairs, ice skating, theater and so much more! Events for all age kids are included, from toddlers to teens, so make sure to follow the links to learn more about each event.
Weekly Not-To-Be-Missed Holiday Events:
Friday, November 29, 2019
San Francisco International Auto Show
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Moscone Center, San Francisco (map)
The San Francisco International Auto Show is the Bay Area’s largest and most prestigious auto exposition and the only show held regionally that lures the dazzling high-end displays from the world’s major automotive manufacturers.
Parade of Lights and Winter Wonderland
12:00 PM - 8 PM
Fourth Street, B Street to Lootens and A Street, San Rafael, CA
Downtown San Rafael will be hosting its 40th annual Parade of Lights and Winter Wonderland event on Friday, November 29. The event festivities will include the Holiday Marketplace with arts and crafts, live entertainment, children’s activities, and one of the largest Holiday Parades in the Bay Area. You won’t want to miss it!
Cirque De Bohème Presents A Paris!
1:00 PM, 3:00 PM & 5:00 PM
Cornerstone Gardens (map)
Cirque de Bohème returns this winter for its seventh season! Celebrate the holidays at Cornerstone with this annual event!
Peking Acrobats
2:00 PM
Cal Performances (map)
This spellbinding troupe of China's most gifted tumblers, contortionists, jugglers, and gymnasts returns by popular demand, with breathtaking feats and daring maneuvers steeped in 2,000 years of folk tradition.
Beyond The Ring
4:00 PM PM
Kinetic Arts Center, Oakland (map)
BEYOND THE RING is a contemporary circus performance about lost things, an epic journey and the antics of clowns.
Macy's Annual Great Tree Lighting Ceremony
5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Union Square Park, San Farancisco (map)
The beautiful and reusable tree will be decorated with more than 43,000 twinkling energy-efficient LED lights and 700 shining ornaments.
55th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony At Ghirardelli Square
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Ghirardelli Square, San Francisco (map)
Ghirardelli Square’s 55th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place on Friday, November 29th, from 4-9 p.m. in the West Plaza. Join us as we celebrate the season with music by Kevin Toqe Music, crafts and a special appearance by Santa!
Ghostbusters With The San Francisco Symphony
7:30 PM
Davies Symphony Hall (map)
Boasting an unforgettable theme song that topped the Billboard Top 100, this infectiously fun comedy classic follows an eccentric band of paranormal investigators—led by the hilarious Bill Murray—as they wage a spectacular battle with the supernatural in New York City.
Saturday, November 30, 2019
San Francisco International Auto Show
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Moscone Center, San Francisco (map)
The San Francisco International Auto Show is the Bay Area’s largest and most prestigious auto exposition and the only show held regionally that lures the dazzling high-end displays from the world’s major automotive manufacturers.
Fourth Annual Monarch Butterflies Walk & Learn
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Rob Hill Campground, San Francisco (map)
Monarch butterflies are perhaps the most well-known and beloved butterfly species in North America.
Etsy Indie Holiday Emporium
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Pier 35 (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!
Santa's Riverboat Arrival
11:00 AM - 5:00 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.
Harvest Hike
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
China Camp Ranger Station, San Rafael (map)
Fall is the season of change: the days grow shorter and the shadows grow longer.
Cirque De Bohème Presents A Paris!
1:00 PM, 3:00 PM & 5:00 PM
Cornerstone Gardens (map)
Cirque de Bohème returns this winter for its seventh season! Celebrate the holidays at Cornerstone with this annual event!
Peking Acrobats
2:00 PM
Cal Performances (map)
This spellbinding troupe of China's most gifted tumblers, contortionists, jugglers, and gymnasts returns by popular demand, with breathtaking feats and daring maneuvers steeped in 2,000 years of folk tradition.
Beyond The Ring
4:00 PM & 8:00 PM
Kinetic Arts Center, Oakland (map)
BEYOND THE RING is a contemporary circus performance about lost things, an epic journey and the antics of clowns.
Napa Christmas Parade
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Downtown Napa (map)
Join the whole Napa community for this annual parade, where floats are decorated over the top with lights and so much more. Meet Santa after the parade on the Riverfront for pictures!
Sunday, December 1, 2019
Santa Cares
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
The Shops at Tanforan (map)
Individuals of all spectrums with special needs and their families are invited to a private photo session where extra care is taken to support the sensory, physical and other developmental needs to make this a magical holiday experience.
Learn To Ride
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Stafford Lake Bike Park, Novato (map)
Learn to ride pump tracks and rollers with a ranger at the Stafford Lake Bike Park. A limited amount of bicycles and helmets will be available on a first come, first-served basis.
Gingerbread House Tour
It’s that time of year again, when children young and young at heart look forward to the Annual Gingerbread House Tour.
San Francisco International Auto Show
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Moscone Center, San Francisco (map)
The San Francisco International Auto Show is the Bay Area’s largest and most prestigious auto exposition and the only show held regionally that lures the dazzling high-end displays from the world’s major automotive manufacturers.
Peking Acrobats
3:00 PM
Cal Performances (map)
This spellbinding troupe of China's most gifted tumblers, contortionists, jugglers, and gymnasts returns by popular demand, with breathtaking feats and daring maneuvers steeped in 2,000 years of folk tradition.
Beyond The Ring
2:00 PM
Kinetic Arts Center, Oakland (map)
BEYOND THE RING is a contemporary circus performance about lost things, an epic journey and the antics of clowns.
Winter Solstice Celebration: The Buddha’s Enlightenment
9:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Green Gulch Farm Zen Center, Muir Beach (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.
Gingerbread House Decorating
9:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Glen Park Library, San Francisco (map)
Children and their families are invited to join us for this delicious craft program. Build and decorate your own 'gingerbread' house with graham crackers, frosting, and candy. Space is limited, to register call 415-355-2858.
DATE NIGHT IDEA: Brian Copeland: The Jewelry Box
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Showcase Theater, San Rafael (map)
The Marin Cultural Association in partnership with Brian Copeland present the best of SF!
THEATER:
Hansel & Gretel
Hope can be found even in the darkest of forests.
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
It was always difficult being Harry Potter and it isn’t much easier now that he is an overworked employee of the Ministry of Magic, a husband and father of three school-age children.
AMALUNA by Cirque du Soleil
A Mysterious Island Ruled by Goddesses
A Christmas Story: The Musical
This holiday season, journey on a nostalgic romp full of joyful spirit, featuring music from the Oscar-winning team behind the music of La La Land, The Greatest Showman and Dear Evan Hansen. 9-year-old Ralphie Parker only wants one thing for Christmas—an Official Red Ryder carbine-action 200-shot Range Model air rifle.
Oliver!
A traveling troupe of street/circus performers entertain their audiences with fairy tales and fables, learning about their own lives through the stories they perform.
HOLIDAY ICE SKATING
Marin on Ice
We are open to all ages, offering daily recreational ice skating, skate rental is included. Marin on Ice also offers private parties, birthday parties and special events. Nov 6, 2019 – Jan 5, 2020
Holiday Ice Rink in Union Square
Lace up your skates and join us at the Safeway Holiday Ice Rink in Union Square! Nov 6, 2019 – Jan 20, 2020
Holiday Ice Rink at Embarcadero Plaza
Delighting families, couples and ice skating enthusiasts for over twenty-five years, the Holiday Ice Rink at Embarcadero Center presented by Hawaiian Airlines opens each winter for nine magical, fun-filled weeks. Nov 6, 2019 – Jan 20, 2020
Cal Skate
A large smooth skating rink, quad and inline skate rentals available, and our facility is complete with a snack bar, pool tables, arcade games, TVs, and free wifi.
Snoopy’s Home Ice
Skating year round with Parent and Puppy Classes for 12 and under available, check website for details.
