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Veterans Day Weekend 2023 in San Francisco: 11 Best Things To Do With Kids

Honor our veterans. Veteran's Day photo courtesy of the Presidio of Monterrey, via Flickr (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0).
Honor our veterans. Veteran's Day photo courtesy of the Presidio of Monterrey, via Flickr (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0).
11/8/23 - By Sandra Lee

Looking for the best things to do in San Francisco and the Bay Area this Veterans Day weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list for this long weekend!

Saturday is Veterans Day, and some honorable events are happening all over the Bay Area. Celebrate the holiday at the USS Hornet Museum, or enjoy free admission at the Peanuts Museum for the Veteran's Day Dedication. Then, jam out at a family Golden Gate Bandshell Concert with Charity and the JAMband. 

You could also take advantage of Free National Park Day with a day trip to Yosemite or Muir Woods. Or, head over to the Oakland Zoo for the opening weekend of Glowfari. 

Soak up some local fall fun with fabulous family road trips, and discover more autumn adventures in our Fall Fun Guide for San Francisco Bay Area Families.

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Best Things To Do Veterans Day Weekend in San Francisco Bay Area

Glowfari

Oakland - Starts Friday, November 10
Oakland Zoo is up in lights for Glowfari, featuring hundreds of beautiful glowing animal lanterns scattered throughout. Families can walk around the animals of the forest with iconic wildlife, frosty friends of the Arctic, the Deep Ocean, and the swap of the Bayou.  READ MORE

IlluminOdyssey

San Mateo -Starts Friday, November 10
Inspired by the science of light, CuriOdyssey is presenting its popular exhibit, IlluminOdyssesy, with interactive activities and kid-friendly glowing art. The four-level Redwood Halls transform into a glowing forest of science where families can walk through a botanical maze, play with rainbow refraction, paint with light, and more.  READ MORE

Veterans Day Dedication and FREE Day at the Peanuts Museum

Santa Rosa- Saturday, November 11
Free
Families can enjoy free admission all day at the Shulz Museum as well as special activities in honor of Veterans Day. See military planes fly overhead, explore military vehicles, and watch important films like Bon Voyage, Charle Brown and Charles Schulz...to Remember.  Then check out all the cool activities for families at the Peanuts Museum!  READ MORE

Diwali: Festival of Lights

San Jose - Saturday, November 11
Discover the meaning and rich traditions of Diwali during our festive celebration. Make a Diya lamp, learn about traditions, delight in Rangoli artwork, and enjoy music and dance. Get ready to learn some dance moves with a performance and instruction by Sindhu Ravuri and a performance by Indraadhanush: Center for Excellence. READ MORE

Free National Park Day

Multiple National Parks - Saturday, November 11
Free
Enjoy free admission to a variety of local parks as well as historical vessels for Veterans Day. Local parks include Cabrillo National Monument, Muir Woods National Monument, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, Yosemite National Park, and others.  READ MORE

Veterans Day at the USS Hornet

Alameda - Saturday, November 11
Honor Veterans Day at the USS Hornet on the 80th anniversary of the commissioning of the ship. Activities include wreath laying, guest speakers like Admiral Samuel J. Cox, open cockpits, food vendors, an open island for touring, and a flyover by the Memorial Squadron.  READ MORE

Golden Gate Bandshell Concerts

San Francisco - Saturday, November 11
Free
Enjoy free live music in beautiful Golden Gate Park through mid-November. Genres in singer/songwriter, reggae, soul, jazz, an afternoon for kids, and special holidays. This is an all-ages, family-friendly event.  READ MORE

Oakland's Magic Kitchen

Oakland - Saturday, November 11
Go on a culinary adventure with Quercus (Fairyland's brand-new puppet mascot), and Chef Mica Talmor, owner and creative force behind Pomella on a tasty day at Children's Fairyland.  A day filled with food, fun, and wellness, kids can help out in the kitchen while sharing food facts and culinary basics like an apple and veggie salad and fresh pita bread. After the show, all guests can taste and take home the recipe.  READ MORE

Amazing Bubble Man

Berkeley - Saturday, November 11
With over 30 years of delighting audiences with magic, science, and lots of bubbles, Louis Pearl is bringing his talent to the Bay Area. Combining comedy and artistry, along with audience participation, attendees of all ages are mesmerized by tricks like square bubbles, bubbles inside bubbles, and even bubble tornados.  READ MORE

2nd Saturday on the Farm

Watsonville - Saturday, November 11
Free
The 2nd Saturday of the month hosts Saturday on the Farm at the Agricultural Museum in Watsonville. Kids can learn how to milk a cow, ride a tractor, and enjoy a puppet show. Different theme each month!  READ MORE

Inner Sunset Flea

San Francisco - Sunday, November 12
Free
Voted one of the best flea markets in the Bay Area, the grassroots-organized Inner Sunset Flea is a haven for those looking for a great bargain for unique finds. Over 30 resident, artisan, nonprofit, and local business vendors are there for families to shop and hang out, as well as food and activities for the kids.  READ MORE

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