> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.fypsf.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Out We Go: Nov. 13 to 15: Filoli's Holidays Open and the Zoppé Circus - URL: https://www.fypsf.com/families/out-we-go-nov-13-to-15-filolis-holidays-open-and-the-zoppe-circus/ - Published: 2026-11-10T20:46:21.000Z - Updated: 2026-11-10T20:46:21.000Z - Description: Filoli opens its holiday season Saturday, the Zoppé circus plays all weekend in Redwood City, and San Carlos celebrates Diwali on Laurel Street. Plus school shows from Burlingame to Palo Alto and indoor ideas for a rainy Sunday. - Author: FYP SF Bay - Tags: #out-we-go Friday, Nov. 13, to Sunday, Nov. 15 Filoli opens its holiday season Saturday, the Zoppé circus is under its Big Top in Redwood City all weekend, and Laurel Street in San Carlos celebrates Diwali. Rain is likely Friday and again Sunday, so Saturday is the day for anything outdoors, and the museums and libraries carry the rest. ## Three easy picks 1Fri. 4 and 7 p.m.; Sat. noon, 3 and 7 p.m.; Sun. noon, 3 and 6 p.m. ### [Zoppé Italian Family Circus](https://www.redwoodcity.org/residents/redwood-city-events/zoppe-italian-family-circus/admission-tickets?ref=fypsf.com) Circus tent by the Main Library, 1044 Middlefield Road, Redwood City A one-ring, old-world circus with acrobats, horses, dogs and a clown, and every seat is close to the ring. It plays under a big top, which makes it a good bet on a wet day. Adults (12 and up) $17 to $30 · Youth (2 to 11) $12 to $25 · Prices vary by show · Runs through Nov. 29 2Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. ### [Diwali Downtown in San Carlos](https://www.cityofsancarlos.org/diwali?ref=fypsf.com) Laurel Street, San Carlos Dance performances, music, crafts, free henna, a storytime with author Sonali Patodia and bites from local chefs. Saturday looks like the driest day of the weekend, and you can stay for as long or as little as you like. Admission not posted · Henna is free 3Saturday, 1 to 5 p.m. ### [Open Studios at Cubberley](https://www.paloalto.gov/Events-Directory/Community-Services/Cubberley-Artist-Studio-Program-Open-Studios?ref=fypsf.com) Cubberley Community Center, E, F and U wings, Palo Alto Walk through the working studios of Cubberley's resident artists in painting, sculpture, textiles and printmaking. Kids who draw or build get a look at how real artists work, and it is all indoors. Free · Lunch from the Oaxacan Kitchen Mobile truck for purchase ## Friday, Nov. 13 Rain moves in by late morning and stays into the night. Hiller stays open late, the circus has two shows, and school stages are busy tonight; see School shows below. Fri 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. STEM and makerMuseum admission ### [Starlight Nights at Hiller](https://www.hiller.org/event/starlight-nights/2026-11-13/?ref=fypsf.com) Hiller Aviation Museum, San Carlos Starlab sky shows inside, and telescopes outside if the clouds clear. Included with admission: $15 ages 4 to 17, $23 adults, $1 more online · Members free ## Saturday, Nov. 14 Showers may linger early, then it turns partly sunny, the best outdoor window of the weekend. Diwali Downtown and Open Studios at Cubberley are up top. Sat 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. OutdoorsFree ticket ### [Who's That Bird? Birdwatching Hike at Devil's Slide](https://www.smcgov.org/parks/whos-bird-birdwatching-hikes?ref=fypsf.com) Devil's Slide Trail, Coastside A 1.5-mile county parks walk on birdwatching basics and the birds of Devil's Slide. Free ticket through Eventbrite · Ages not posted Sat 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. CommunityBook ahead ### [Holiday Daytime at Filoli](https://filoli.org/whats-on/events/holiday-daytime/?ref=fypsf.com) Filoli, Woodside Opening day of the decorated house and garden, Thistlewyck Village and the new Family Farm. All ages welcome · Tickets from $40 · Availability limited Sat 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. CommunityDrop-in ### [Friends of the Belmont Library Book Sale](https://smcl.bibliocommons.com/v2/events/6941f5eb7ed7c62f00aad129?ref=fypsf.com) Belmont Library, Taube Room, Belmont Gently used books for readers of every age, all day in the Taube Room. Prices not posted Sat and Sun 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. STEM and makerMuseum admission ### [Flight Sim Zone and Invention Lab at Hiller](https://www.hiller.org/event/weekend-events-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/2026-11-14/?ref=fypsf.com) Hiller Aviation Museum, San Carlos A flight simulator, drone demonstrations and the hands-on Invention Lab. A good rainy Sunday plan too. Museum admission · Flight Sim Zone pass $5 extra Sat 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. CommunityTickets online ### [Holiday Lights at Filoli](https://filoli.org/whats-on/events/holiday-lights/?ref=fypsf.com) Filoli, Woodside Opening night of the garden light show, which runs most nights into January. All ages welcome · Tickets from $45 ## Sunday, Nov. 15 Rain is likely. Hiller's festival goes on rain or shine; check the walk and Bicycle Sunday pages before you head out, since both can cancel for weather. Sun 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ActiveDrop-in ### [Bicycle Sunday on Cañada Road](https://www.smcgov.org/parks/bicycle-sunday?ref=fypsf.com) Cañada Road, Filoli entrance to Highway 92, Woodside A 3.8-mile stretch along Crystal Springs closes to cars for bikes. The county cancels for weather. Free Sun 9:30 a.m. to noon Outdoors ### [Tidal Marsh Appreciation at Ravenswood Preserve](https://www.openspace.org/events/guided-activities/tidal-marsh-appreciation?ref=fypsf.com) Ravenswood Preserve parking area, end of Bay Road, East Palo Alto A leisurely, family-friendly 3-mile docent walk along the Bay Trail and the marsh. Cost and registration not posted Sun 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. CommunityDrop-in ### [Fall(mas) Festival at Hiller](https://www.hiller.org/event/fallmas-festival/?ref=fypsf.com) Hiller Aviation Museum, San Carlos More than 50 local makers and food vendors, plus live music. Free · Galleries need regular admission · Rain or shine Sun 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. STEM and makerDrop-in ### [Maker Hangout at Belmont Library](https://smcl.bibliocommons.com/v2/events/6a5546ebc7e02e3d0068e0f7?ref=fypsf.com) Belmont Library MakerSpace, Belmont Drop-in tinkering with the library's maker tools, first come, first served. For all ages · No registration · Cost not posted Sun 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. CommunityDrop-in ### [Mental Health Fair](https://www.paloalto.gov/Events-Directory/Community-Services/Mental-Health-Fair?ref=fypsf.com) Mitchell Park Community Center, Palo Alto The Palo Alto Youth Council brings youth mental health experts, local advocacy groups, therapy dogs and free food. For parents and teens · Free ## School shows Fri to Sun 7:30 p.m. Fri., plus Sat. at 1:30 and 7:30 p.m., Sun. at 1:30 p.m. Performing artsTickets online ### [Little Shop of Horrors, Burlingame High](https://www.bhspanthertheater.org/littleshop-company-info?ref=fypsf.com) Burlingame High School, Burlingame BHS Panther Theater's fall musical, four performances. Price not posted Fri to Sun 7 p.m. Fri. and Sat., Sun. at 2 p.m. Performing artsTickets online ### [Legally Blonde, Hillsdale High](https://hillsdaledrama.ludus.com/index.php?ref=fypsf.com) Hillsdale High School, San Mateo Hillsdale Drama's fall musical, which also plays Thursday night. Price not posted Fri to Sun Times not posted Performing artsTickets online ### [A Wrinkle in Time, Paly Theatre](https://www.palytheatre.com/?ref=fypsf.com) Palo Alto High School, Palo Alto Closing weekend of Paly's fall play, with projections and puppets. About two hours, with some flashing (non-strobe) lights. Recommended for ages 7 and up · Price not posted Fri to Sun Times not posted Performing arts ### [A Wrinkle in Time, Menlo Middle School Drama](https://www.menloschool.org/arts/middle-school-drama/?ref=fypsf.com) Menlo School, Atherton Menlo's middle school fall production, in James Sie's adaptation. Price not posted Fri to Sun Sold out Performing artsSold out ### [Frozen, The Broadway Musical, Sacred Heart Prep](https://www.shschools.org/arts/theatre-and-dance/shp-theatre-performances?ref=fypsf.com) Sacred Heart Schools Performing Arts Center, Atherton The All School Musical. All four shows are sold out Nov. 19 to 22 7 p.m. Thu. to Sat., plus Sun. at 2 p.m. Performing artsTickets online ### [Come From Away, Aragon High](https://aragondrama.com/?ref=fypsf.com) Aragon High School, San Mateo Aragon Drama's fall musical about the Newfoundland town that took in stranded travelers after Sept. 11. Price not posted ## Coming up Dec. 3 to 20 Times not posted Performing artsTickets online ### [A Year with Frog and Toad](https://www.paloalto.gov/Departments/Community-Services/Arts-Sciences/Palo-Alto-Childrens-Theatre/Productions/Main-Stage-Productions?ref=fypsf.com) Palo Alto Children's Theatre, Palo Alto The holiday main stage musical, from Arnold Lobel's books. A sensory-friendly, ASL-interpreted show is set for Dec. 9. Price not posted Friday, Dec. 4 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. CommunityDrop-in ### [Night of Holiday Lights in San Carlos](https://www.cityofsancarlos.org/residents/community-events/night-of-holiday-lights?ref=fypsf.com) Laurel Street, San Carlos Avenue to Cherry Street, San Carlos Kids' activities, crafts, hot chocolate, snow, Santa and the Snow Queen downtown. Kids in grades 4 to 12 and at least 9 years old who want a youth vendor booth must apply by 11:59 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13. Free Spotted something we missed? [Send FYP SF Bay a note on LinkedIn.](https://www.linkedin.com/company/fypsfbay?ref=fypsf.com)