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🌧️ Rainy Day · Peninsula

Rainy day activities in the Peninsula

Cozy, covered and dry: museums, theaters, cinemas, indoor play and classes for wet-weather days.

Updated Saturday, October 24 · 282 listings

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Quick answer

This weekend (Oct 23–25) there are 23 events in the Peninsula, plus 2 always-open favorites. Top picks:

  1. JANE! An intimate exploration of Gilded Age excess and the enigmatic life and death of Jane Stanford — Sun, Oct 25, Cantor Arts Center · Palo Alto
  2. Korean Indigenous Futures: The Art of Kim Bong-Jun 김봉준 판화전: 토착적 미래- K아트, 디아스포라, 세계 — Sun, Oct 25, Lathrop Library · Palo Alto
  3. Earthwise welcomes Adam O’Farrill’s Elephant — Sun, Oct 25, Lucie Stern Community Center · Palo Alto
  4. Public Tour | A Closer Look — Sun, Oct 25, Cantor Arts Center · Palo Alto (free)
  5. Gallery Conversations | JANE! — Sun, Oct 25, Cantor Arts Center · Palo Alto (free)
👶 Kid-Friendly 41🍸 Adult Nightlife 21🆓 Free 40☀️ Hot Day 292🌫️ Fog Escape 81💘 Date Night 100🚇 Near BART 6🎸 Live Music 45😂 Comedy 2🎭 Theater & Dance 54🎨 Art & Museums 166🎬 Film 7🍜 Food & Drink 26🛍️ Markets & Shopping 9🎉 Festivals & Fairs 41🌲 Outdoors & Nature 61🏟️ Sports & Games 2🧘 Fitness & Wellness 8📚 Talks & Classes 144💻 Tech & Startups 23🤝 Community & Causes 89🧸 Family & Kids 41
🎉 This weekend

Oct 23–25

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Saturday, October 24 1 picks

Sunday, October 25 22 picks

Filoli mansion - backyard view
Sun25Oct

Church in the Streets

Sun, Oct 25 · All day 925 Linden Avenue , South San Francisco, CA, United States, California 94080 · South San Francisco
☔ Rainy-day
Women's Building - Front
Sun25Oct

Book spells

Sun, Oct 25 · All day Education (Cubberley Bldg) · Palo Alto
☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day
Balmy Alley
Sun25Oct

Carolyn Lazard: Long Take

Sun, Oct 25 · All day Cantor Arts Center · Palo Alto
☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day
⏩ Before the weekend

Coming up this week

Bowl the Planet 2026
Sat24Oct

Bowl the Planet 2026

Sat, Oct 24 · All day Classic Bowling Center · Daly City
☔ Rainy-day
Mission Mural - Political Art - 39364787244
Sat24Oct

Book spells

Sat, Oct 24 · All day Education (Cubberley Bldg) · Palo Alto
☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day
Mission Mural - Political Art - 39364787244
Sat24Oct

Carolyn Lazard: Long Take

Sat, Oct 24 · All day Cantor Arts Center · Palo Alto
☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day
🗓️ Plan ahead

Next week · Oct 26–Nov 1

All next week →
Women's Building - Corner
Mon26Oct

Book spells

Mon, Oct 26 · All day · +6 more dates Education (Cubberley Bldg) · Palo Alto
☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day
De Young Museum with Keith Haring's Three Dancing Figures
Mon26Oct

Carolyn Lazard: Long Take

Mon, Oct 26 · All day · +4 more dates Cantor Arts Center · Palo Alto
☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day
🔭 Further out

Coming soon

De Young Museum with Keith Haring's Three Dancing Figures
Mon2Nov

Carolyn Lazard: Long Take

Mon, Nov 2 · All day · +1 more date Cantor Arts Center · Palo Alto
☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day
⭐ Always-on picks

Classic things to do in the Peninsula

Open most days — perfect when you want a sure thing.

General view of the Hiller Aviation Museum, San Carlos, California, USA.

Hiller Aviation Museum

Daily Hiller Aviation Museum · San Carlos
👶 Kid-friendly☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do in the Peninsula this weekend?

Popular picks for Oct 23–25 include JANE! An intimate exploration of Gilded Age excess and the enigmatic life and death of Jane Stanford (Sun, Oct 25), Korean Indigenous Futures: The Art of Kim Bong-Jun 김봉준 판화전: 토착적 미래- K아트, 디아스포라, 세계 (Sun, Oct 25), Earthwise welcomes Adam O’Farrill’s Elephant (Sun, Oct 25), Public Tour | A Closer Look (Sun, Oct 25). See the full, daily-updated list on this page.

Are there free things to do in the Peninsula?

Yes — 30 free events and activities are listed in the Peninsula right now. Use the “Free” filter or visit our Free page.

How often is this list updated?

Every day. Bay Area Weekend checks dozens of Bay Area event calendars, venues and local news sources daily and removes events once they’ve ended. Last update: Saturday, October 24.

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