Even if it does rain all weekend, there’s still plenty to do.
Bay Area International Children’s Film Festival
A film event for kids that showcases animation and shorts aimed at kids from all over the world, many of which are very difficult to see outside of this event.
When: Sat. & Sun., 1/23-24, 11am-6pm; 3+; $15 for an all-day pass (3 and under free).
Where: Auctions by the Bay, 2700 Saratoga Street (on the Alameda Naval Air Station), Alameda, baicff.com.
JAMband Family Concert and CD Release Party
Popular kids’ band Charity and the JAMband puts on an interactive show with stories and music.
Where: Sat., 1/23, 4:30-5:30pm; Family; $15-25 per family.
Where: Recess Urban Recreation, 470 Carolina Street (at 18th Street), San Francisco; 415-701-7529; jamjamjam.com.
The Peking Acrobats
Jaw-dropping feats like acrobatics atop a tower of chairs, contortion, and wire walking are the staples of these Chinese acrobats.
When: Fri., 1/22, 3pm; Age 5+; $20-45;
Where: Marin Veterans’ Memorial Auditorium, 10 Avenue of the Flags (at Civic Center Drive), San Rafael; 415-499-6400; co.marin.ca.us.
Life in a Pond
All the recent rain has produced startling changes in local ecosystems. Take an up-close look at this tromp through the edges of a big pond with a naturalist.
When: Sat., 1/23, 10am-noon; Age 5-8 (children under age 4 may participate if accompanied by an adult); $15.
Where: Richardson Bay Center & Sanctuary, 376 Greenwood Beach Road (at Tiburon Boulevard), Tiburon, 415-388-2524; tiburonaudubon.org.