This is our Weekend Planner, designed to help you fill your weekend with local family fun. On this page, we share the most noteworthy activities happening this weekend, along with links to round-ups you may have missed during the week.
Things to do in the East Bay with Kids this Weekend
Festivals, big events, and ticketed shows:
Teddy Bear Picnic (Oakland)
🗓 July 18 | ⏰ 10 am | 👶 All Ages
✨ Pack your favorite stuffie and head to Children’s Fairyland for a picnic day filled with live entertainment by Mr. Elephant, bubble magic, games, and cotton candy.
Japan Day (San Francisco)
🗓 July 19 | ⏰ 12 pm | 👶 All Ages
✨ Celebrate Japanese culture with live taiko drumming, Odori dance, and karate demonstrations. Then enjoy hands-on workshops, including origami folding and creating your own Warabe Ningyo-style paper doll artwork.
Circus Bella (San Francisco)
🗓 July 18 & 19 | ⏰ 1 & 3 pm | 👶 All Ages
✨ Join Circus Bella for AH HA!, a lively outdoor circus performance featuring acrobats, aerialists, jugglers, and clowns. Catch the free show Saturday in Hayes Valley or Sunday at Salesforce Park.
More performances and ticketed events >
More things we want to do this weekend:
- Saturday ⏰ 9 am – Farmers’ Market Kids Day
- Saturday ⏰ 11 am – Chalkfest
- Saturday ⏰ 2 pm – Prescott Circus Theatre
- Sunday ⏰ 11 am – Celebrate National Ice Cream Day with Crafts & Sweet Treats
- Sunday ⏰ 12 pm – The Final Match at Bay Street (Find More Places to Watch the World Cup Final)
- Sunday ⏰ 8:30 pm – Lights, Moths, Action!
No scheduling required:
👉 See the events calendar for even more Saturday and Sunday activities
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🚗 Daytrip Ideas
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom (Vallejo)
✨ Ride the coasters, catch a dolphin show, and pet the stingrays at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, where a theme park, zoo, and aquarium come together for a full day of family fun.
Parks N’ Rex Day (Vallejo)
✨ Explore the world of dinosaurs on Saturday as Children’s Wonderland transforms into a prehistoric playground featuring reptile exhibits, a foam party, and dinosaur-themed games.
🗺️ Neighborhood to explore: Kid-Friendly Activities in Lafayette
🎥 Outdoor Movies🍿
Stay up past bedtime and enjoy a movie under the stars. Grab your blankets, lawn chairs, and favorite snacks, then settle in for an outdoor family movie night.
- Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (Redwood Heights Park)
- Waterfront Flicks: 10 Things I Hate About You (Jack London Square)
- Moana (Concord)
Find More East Bay Outdoor Movies >
Need more ideas? We’ve got loads. Check out our local family-friendly events calendar, 99 Days of Summer Fun, Summer Concerts, and Best Things to Do in July with Kids.
Come back each week for top kid picks in Oakland, Berkeley, Alameda, and the cool towns nearby.
Disclaimer: 510families urges you to confirm any event details, like date, time, location, and admission prices, with the third party hosting the event.
