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.
A special thank you to Rancho Siempre Verde for sponsoring today’s post. This weekend, experience classic autumn fun with ocean views at the Rancho Siempre Verde Fall Festival Pumpkin Patch.
Things to do in the East Bay with Kids this Weekend
Festivals, big events, and ticketed shows:
Oakland Roots (Oakland)
🗓 October 10 | ⏰ 7 pm | 👶 All Ages
✨ Cheer on the Oakland Roots in their final game at the Oakland Coliseum against San Antonio FC, and stay for the postgame fireworks show.
Rancho Siempre Verde’s Fall Festival (Pescadero)
🗓 October 10 – 11 | ⏰ 9 am | 👶 All Ages
✨ Pack a picnic and head to the coast for a fall getaway packed with pumpkin picking, tractor rides, giant swings, and wreath making.
San Francisco Fleet Week (San Francisco)
🗓 October 10 – 11 | ⏰ 10 am | 👶 All Ages
✨ Watch jet soar over the waterfront, step aboard Navy ships, and enjoy live music by the bay at this annual celebration honoring service members.
More performances and ticketed events >
More things we want to do this weekend:
- Saturday ⏰ 10:30 am – Family Nature Adventures: Spidey Spectacular
- Saturday ⏰ 10:30 am – Banned Books Week: Family Storytime
- Saturday ⏰ 1 pm – Big Truck Bonanza
- Sunday ⏰ 11 am – Jack London Square Farmers Market
- Sunday ⏰ 1 pm – Fairy Princess Party
- Sunday ⏰ 1 pm – Movie Matinee: Charlotte’s Web
No scheduling required:
👉 See the events calendar for even more Saturday and Sunday activities
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🚗 Day Trip Ideas
Alcatraz (San Francisco)
✨ Hop aboard the ferry for a day on Alcatraz Island. Explore the historic site with a self-guided audio tour, then complete the activity book to earn a badge.
Mt Tam Science Quest Day (Mill Valley)
✨ Become a Junior Ranger, explore local geology, play bingo, test your knowledge at Science Quest Trivia Night, and finish the evening stargazing at the Star Party.
🗺️ Neighborhood to explore: El Cerrito with Kids
Hispanic Heritage Month Events
Cooking with Chef Marlene (Oakland)
✨ Join Chef Marlene for a live culinary demonstration featuring quesadillas, tlacoyos, and mole, while learning about the traditions that have shaped her love of Mexican cuisine.
Visit La Catrina (Oakland)
✨ Visit this larger-than-life work of art: a stunning 34-foot La Catrina sculpture, handcrafted by master artisans in Mexico City and celebrating Mexican culture and artistry.
Latinx Heritage Celebration at Children’s Fairyland (Oakland)
✨ Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with arts and crafts, hands-on activities, creative workshops, and Afro-Peruvian Music and Dance by Cunamacué.
Find More Hispanic Heritage Month Events for Kids >
Need more ideas? We’ve got loads. Check out our local family-friendly events calendar, Kid-Friendly Halloween Events, Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze Guide, Día de Los Muertos with Kids, and Best Things to Do in October.
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.
