All dayZoppé Italian Family Circus — Opening DayRedwood CityBuy Tickets (opens in a new tab)See ticket site+✓
Nov 7 – 8SBHRS Fall Model Train ShowSanta ClaraBuy Tickets (opens in a new tab)See site (museum normally free)+✓
10 AM – 2 PMDiwali: Festival of Lights at Children’s Discovery MuseumSan JoseBuy Tickets (opens in a new tab)$1 – $22+✓
Nov 7 – 8Glowfari — Opening WeekendOaklandBuy Tickets (opens in a new tab)Timed tickets (on sale Oct ); parking included20+✓
Nov 7 – 8 · 5:15 PM – 8:30 AMCosmic Camp-in: Family Sleepover at ChabotOaklandBuy Tickets (opens in a new tab)$90 – $115+✓
Nov 14 – 15Holidays at Filoli & Thistlewyck Village — OpeningWoodsideBuy Tickets (opens in a new tab)$29 – $2026+✓
9 AM – 3 PMOshman JCC J-Camp Day-Off Camp (Veterans Day)Palo AltoBuy Tickets (opens in a new tab)$144 – $165+✓
10:30 AM – 12:30 PMFamily Nature Adventures: Fungi HuntOaklandBuy Tickets (opens in a new tab)$25 – $35+✓
Nov 16 – Jan 31Glowfari at Oakland ZooOaklandBuy Tickets (opens in a new tab)Timed tickets; on sale Oct20+✓
2:30 PM – 3:30 PMBig Bird’s Adventure — Planetarium ShowCupertinoBuy Tickets (opens in a new tab)Ticketed+✓
Nov 20 – Jan 3Lightscape at SF Botanical GardenSan FranciscoBuy Tickets (opens in a new tab)$4 – $2025+✓
+✓Sun, Nov 1Sun, Nov 1 · 3:30 PM – 4:30 PMGood Night Farm at Tilden Little FarmTilden Nature Area / Little Farm, BerkeleyFarms / U-Pick & Petting ZoosFree drop-in
+✓Sun, Nov 1Sun, Nov 1 · All dayZoppé Italian Family Circus — Opening DayRed Morton Park, Redwood CityKids Theater & Live ShowsBuy Tickets (opens in a new tab)See ticket site
+✓Starts Nov 7Nov 7 – 8SBHRS Fall Model Train ShowSanta Clara Caltrain Depot, Santa ClaraMuseums & Science CentersBuy Tickets (opens in a new tab)See site (museum normally free)
+✓Sat, Nov 7Sat, Nov 7 · 10 AM – 2 PMCottle & Lester Historic Ranch OpeningMartial Cottle Park, San JoseFarms / U-Pick & Petting ZoosFree
+✓Sat, Nov 7Sat, Nov 7 · 10 AM – 2 PMDiwali: Festival of Lights at Children’s Discovery MuseumChildren’s Discovery Museum of San Jose, San JoseStreet Fairs & Community FestivalsBuy Tickets (opens in a new tab)$1 – $22
+✓Starts Nov 7Nov 7 – 8Glowfari — Opening WeekendOakland Zoo, OaklandNature / Hikes & ZoosBuy Tickets (opens in a new tab)Timed tickets (on sale Oct ); parking included20
+✓Sat, Nov 7Sat, Nov 7 · 10 AM – 2 PM‘History in Motion’ Grand OpeningSan Mateo County History Museum, Redwood CityMuseums & Science CentersBuy Tickets (opens in a new tab)See site
+✓Sat, Nov 7Sat, Nov 7 · 11 AM – 8 PMDublin Diwali MelaEmerald Glen Park, DublinStreet Fairs & Community FestivalsBuy Tickets (opens in a new tab)Ticketed (Eventbrite)
+✓Starts Nov 14Nov 14 – 15San Jose Harvest FestivalSanta Clara County Fairgrounds, San JoseStreet Fairs & Community FestivalsBuy Tickets (opens in a new tab)Ticketed
+✓Sat, Nov 7Sat, Nov 7 · 12 PM – 4 PMSan José Roots at the Peralta AdobePeralta Adobe, San JoseMuseums & Science CentersFree
+✓Starts Nov 7Nov 7 – 8 · 5:15 PM – 8:30 AMCosmic Camp-in: Family Sleepover at ChabotChabot Space & Science Center, OaklandSTEM / Coding & ScienceBuy Tickets (opens in a new tab)$90 – $115
+✓Starts Nov 14Nov 14 – 15Holidays at Filoli & Thistlewyck Village — OpeningFiloli, WoodsideHoliday & Cultural CelebrationsBuy Tickets (opens in a new tab)$29 – $2026
+✓Sun, Nov 8Sun, Nov 8 · All dayRedwood City Día de los MuertosCourthouse Square, Redwood CityHoliday & Cultural CelebrationsFree (past years)
+✓Wed, Nov 11Wed, Nov 11 · 9 AM – 3 PMOshman JCC J-Camp Day-Off Camp (Veterans Day)Oshman Family JCC, Palo AltoSchool Day-Off CampsBuy Tickets (opens in a new tab)$144 – $165
+✓Starts Nov 14Nov 14 – 15Water Lantern Festival San JoséAlmaden Lake Park, San JoseStreet Fairs & Community FestivalsBuy Tickets (opens in a new tab)$8 – $62
+✓Thu, Nov 12Thu, Nov 12 · 6 PM – 7 PMSan Mateo on Ice Tree LightingCentral Park, Santa ClaraHoliday & Cultural CelebrationsFree
+✓Sat, Nov 14Sat, Nov 14 · 9:30 AM – 2 PMRaptor Fest at Rancho San VicenteRancho San Vicente (shuttle from Challenger School of Almaden), San JoseNature / Hikes & ZoosFree; register on Eventbrite
+✓Starts Nov 14Nov 14 – 15Glowfari at Oakland ZooOakland Zoo, OaklandNature / Hikes & ZoosBuy Tickets (opens in a new tab)Timed tickets
+✓Sat, Nov 14Sat, Nov 14 · 10 AM – 12 PMGamble Garden Second SaturdayElizabeth F. Gamble Garden, Palo AltoMuseums & Science CentersFree (timed entry)
+✓Sat, Nov 14Sat, Nov 14 · 10:30 AM – 12:30 PMFamily Nature Adventures: Fungi HuntChabot Space & Science Center, OaklandNature / Hikes & ZoosBuy Tickets (opens in a new tab)$25 – $35
+✓Starts Nov 16Nov 16 – Jan 31Glowfari at Oakland ZooOakland Zoo, OaklandNature / Hikes & ZoosBuy Tickets (opens in a new tab)Timed tickets; on sale Oct20
+✓Sat, Nov 14Sat, Nov 14 · 1 PM – 7 PMPigeon Point Lighthouse 154th AnniversaryPigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park, PescaderoNature / Hikes & ZoosFree
+✓Sat, Nov 14Sat, Nov 14 · 2:30 PM – 3:30 PMBig Bird’s Adventure — Planetarium ShowFujitsu Planetarium, De Anza College, CupertinoSTEM / Coding & ScienceBuy Tickets (opens in a new tab)Ticketed
+✓Starts Nov 20Nov 20 – Jan 3Lightscape at SF Botanical GardenSan Francisco Botanical Garden, San FranciscoHoliday & Cultural CelebrationsBuy Tickets (opens in a new tab)$4 – $2025
