FRIDAY
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SEPTEMBER
The Ember List · the Bay Area
Things to do this weekend in the Bay Area
We reviewed 550+ Bay Area event sources to pick the 16 best things to do in the Bay Area this weekend (Sep 4–6). Updated daily.
Our best picks: things to do in the Bay Area this weekend (Sep 4–6)
The California Room’s exhibit “Bay Area Comics and Comix” presents the history of American comic books, highlighting the participation of the San Francisco Bay Area. The exhibit displays comic books and materials illustrating our journey from 1842’s The Adventures of Obadiah Oldbuck to the arrival of the modern comic b…
This Friday Night at OMCA, Oakland-born vocalist and songwriter PHER brings his soulful sound to the Garden Stage with a powerful live performance. Blending contemporary R&B, jazz, and soul with heartfelt storytelling, the three-time Grammy-winning collaborator delivers an uplifting set of original music, reimagined cl…
Are the late night stories about the USS Hornet really true? Come spend the night on the Hornet and find out! The Hornet would like to invite you to join us in an evening of after hours investigations onboard the ship. During this event you will learn about the history of Hornet while investigating the ship with a Horn…
**Foothill Observatory is open for public observing on CLEAR Friday evenings from 9:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m.** You don't have to RSVP here to attend; just come by! Visitors can view the wonders of the universe through the observatory's computer-controlled 16-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope, operated by the Peninsula…
SATURDAY
5
SEPTEMBER
Celebrate the 60th anniversary of Star Trek with interstellar crafts and activities for all ages. Attend in costume as your favorite character and boldly honor six decades of exploration, imagination, and adventure!
Each year we celebrate the end of Summer with the Bay Area’s largest Labor Day Weekend celebration, the Millbrae Art & Wine Festival! Transforming our downtown area into a spectacular street fair along Broadway. Join us for a two-day celebration filled with vibrant art, live music, delicious food, and savory wines! Thi…
Join us on Saturday, September 5, as CuriOdyssey welcomes the Julia Robinson Mathematics Festival! This non-profit brings interactive math puzzles and games designed to invite participants of all ages into collaborative problem-solving and mathematical play. No competition, no clock, just hands-on math exploration for…
Join Oakland Zoo for a citywide celebration of Biodiversity Days, September 5-13! Using the free iNaturalist app, help us discover 30 native species that share Oakland with us–from ladybugs on sidewalk leaves to salamanders under logs, oak tress in parks, and pelicans along the Bay. Every observation helps tell the sto…
Have you ever been out on a trail, taken in the view, and wondered what critters might be hiding nearby, what plants are growing around you, or who’s flying, crawling, or swimming through the habitat? Join Friends of China Camp natural history volunteers for a family-friendly nature ramble and lively conversation about…
Come out to the Golden Gate Bandshell on Saturday, September 5 for the 5th Annual Surf Festival from 2 pm to 6 pm
SUNDAY
6
SEPTEMBER
Engaging weekend events like the Drone Plex, Flight Sim Zone, Invention Lab, and the FMX Flight Simulator plus much more. \n
TILDEN NATURE AREA – Join us for a community bioblitz to capture a snapshot of Tilden Nature Area’s biodiversity. Find, identify, and record life on a walk to Jewel Lake. We will use the iNaturalist mobile app to record our observations of the area’s wildlife, plants, and more! Get a head start and download the iNatura…
Learn about the fundamental principles and experience the art of Japanese tea presented by Sensei John Larissou. Held in our Cultural Exchange Center, this public demonstration welcomes guests ages 5+.
The worlds of science and art collide at STEAM Sundays! Help us clean out our closets in this project filled STEAM Sunday afternoon. We'll have mini lessons and projects at the ready for you to pick what you'd like to work on. Will you make slime or maybe create a cactus rock sculpture after learning about succulents?…
(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 Ohlone knowledge, heritage, and history deeply rooted right here in the Oakland hills. At this star-studded premiere, hear from multigenerational communi…
Enjoy a hearty BBQ dinner and a 4‑hour train ride.
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