Family Weekend Guide

San Francisco Bay Area family weekend: Friday, November 20 – Sunday, November 22

237 events for the weekend of Nov 20–22, with 225 free and 237 indoors.

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Museums, gardens & more

Fri, Nov 20 · 11am–12pm

Lunaverse

Chabot Space & Science Center — Oakland · Alameda Co. · East Bay

16 minutes All ages “ Lunaverse ” explores the nature of Earth’s moon: its motion and phases, lunar and solar eclipses, tides, and the Moon’s origin.

  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Cost not listed
  • Indoors
Details at Chabot Space & Science Center ↗
Sat, Nov 21 · 1am–2pm

Worlds of Curiosity

Chabot Space & Science Center — Oakland · Alameda Co. · East Bay

(15 min) Worlds of Curiosity dives into the questions of “What it would be like to live on an Earth with no Moon?” or “What if the Earth was tilted on its side, like…

  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Cost not listed
  • Indoors
Details at Chabot Space & Science Center ↗
Sat, Nov 21 · 11am–12pm

Big Astronomy

Chabot Space & Science Center — Oakland · Alameda Co. · East Bay

26 minutes Ages 8 and up Big Astronomy explores three observatories located in Chile, at extreme and remote places.

  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Cost not listed
  • Indoors
Details at Chabot Space & Science Center ↗
Sat, Nov 21 · 12pm–1pm

Mexica Archeoastronomy

Chabot Space & Science Center — Oakland · Alameda Co. · East Bay

20 min, 8 and up Through impressive scenarios, “Mexica Archaeoastronomy: between space and time” illustrates the important role played by astronomical observation for…

  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Cost not listed
  • Indoors
Details at Chabot Space & Science Center ↗
Sat, Nov 21 · 2pm–3pm

Ohlone Skies (mur taaraxtak)

Chabot Space & Science Center — Oakland · Alameda Co. · East Bay

(40 Min) Developed in partnership and solidarity with Cafe Ohlone, mur taaraxtak , or Ohlone Skies, weaves science and storytelling into a rich tapestry of Indigenous…

  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Cost not listed
  • Indoors
Details at Chabot Space & Science Center ↗
Sat, Nov 21 · 3pm–4pm

Phantom of the Universe

Chabot Space & Science Center — Oakland · Alameda Co. · East Bay

Phantom of the Universe: The Hunt For Dark Matter 25 minutes Ages 8 and up An exciting exploration of dark matter, from the Big Bang to its anticipated discovery at the…

  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Cost not listed
  • Indoors
Details at Chabot Space & Science Center ↗
Sun, Nov 22 · 11am–12pm

Aurora Storm

Chabot Space & Science Center — Oakland · Alameda Co. · East Bay

Aurora Storm 11 minutes Ages 8 and up Aurora Storm explores the captivating northern lights and how different cultures and explorers have experienced them.

  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Cost not listed
  • Indoors
Details at Chabot Space & Science Center ↗

Library storytimes & programs (225, free)

From San Francisco, Oakland, San José, Alameda County, Contra Costa County, San Mateo County and Santa Clara County public libraries. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 20

Time variesGratitude Tree · Vineland Library, San Jose 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
10amOpen Sewing · Millbrae Library, Millbrae 6-10 · 11+ · Free
10:15amSTORYTIME · El Cerrito Library, El Cerrito 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
12pmGratitude Tree · West Valley Library, San Jose 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2pmArt Studio · Half Moon Bay Library, Half Moon Bay 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2:30pmThe Bike Fix · 81st Avenue Branch Library, Oakland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
3pmLego Club · Portola Valley Library, Portola Valley 6-10 · 11+ · Free
3pmLEGO Club · Woodside Library, Woodside 6-10 · 11+ · Free
3pmMaker Exploration · Millbrae Library, Millbrae 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
3:30pmChess Club · San Pablo Library, San Pablo 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
3:30pmVideo Game Zone · Seven Trees Library, San Jose 6-10 · 11+ · Free
4pmFriday Fun · Willow Glen Library, San Jose 6-10 · 11+ · Free
4pmSTEAM Club · West Valley Library, San Jose 6-10 · Free

Saturday, Nov 21

Time variesGratitude Tree · Vineland Library, San Jose 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
10amBaby Storytime · Pleasant Hill Library, Pleasant Hill 0-2 · Free
10amGratitude Tree · West Valley Library, San Jose 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
10amOpen Sewing · Half Moon Bay Library, Half Moon Bay 6-10 · 11+ · Free
10amOpen Sewing · Millbrae Library, Millbrae 6-10 · 11+ · Free
10:30amFamily Storytime · Rockridge Branch Library, Oakland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
10:30amFamily Storytime · Main Children's Room Library, Oakland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
10:30amMusic and Movement · Educational Park Library, San Jose 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free
10:30amSaturday Storytime · Half Moon Bay Library, Half Moon Bay 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free
11amChess Hour · San Ramon Library, San Ramon 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
11amFamily Storytime · West Valley Library, San Jose 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free
11amLEGO Club · Rose Garden Library, San Jose 6-10 · 11+ · Free
11amPaint-Along! · San Pablo Library, San Pablo 11+ · Free
2pmFamily STEAM · Calabazas Library, San Jose 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2pmLego Builders Club · Pleasant Hill Library, Pleasant Hill 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2pmMaker Hangout · Belmont Library, Belmont 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2:30pmActivity: Beaded Corn · Noe Valley Branch Library, San Francisco 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sunday, Nov 22

Time variesGratitude Tree · Vineland Library, San Jose 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
12pmGratitude Tree · West Valley Library, San Jose 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
12:30pmFamily Storytime · Hillview Library, San Jose 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free
1pmArt Club · Alum Rock Library, San Jose 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free
1pmBoardtime! · San Carlos Library, San Carlos 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
1pmLego® Club! · Educational Park Library, San Jose 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
1:30pmMath Club · Vineland Library, San Jose 6-10 · Free
2pmBoard Game Zone · Seven Trees Library, San Jose 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2pmMaker Hangout · Belmont Library, Belmont 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
3pmLEGO® Club · Cambrian Library, San Jose 6-10 · 11+ · Free
3pmMath Festival · Alviso Library, San Jose 6-10 · 11+ · Free