Marin Weekend Family Fun for April 19–21
The Butter & Egg Days Parade & Celebration is a Petaluma tradition, Saturday,10 am–5 pm (parade at noon).
Here are our picks for great events and activities for children and families this Earth Day weekend. Find more events for the whole week in Marin and beyond in our Family Events Calendar. Note that many of these events require advance registration and some may depend on weather conditions so make sure you check with the organizer before you go.
All Weekend
- Take a wildflower hike with the kiddos in Marin and marvel at the bounty of colorful spring blooms!
- Learn all about our feathered friends and other wildlife at the Point Reyes Birding & Nature Festival, Friday–Sunday, all day
- The Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival returns to San Francisco's Japantown, Saturday & Sunday, April 20 & 21, 11 am–5 pm
- Earth Fest takes place on Saturday and Sunday from 10 am–4 pm at the San Francisco Zoo.
Friday, April 19
- Sing and stomp with with musician Emily Bonn at the outdoor lawn, San Anselmo Library, Friday, 10:30 am–11 am.
- Bring the little ones for Pop-up Storytime in the Parks at Boyle Park, Mill Valley, 10:15–10:45 am.
Saturday, April 20
- Visit Muir Woods on Saturday for free admission, art in the park, and the chance to earn your Junior Ranger badge, 8 am–7 pm (parking reservation required).
- The Butter & Egg Days Parade & Celebration is a Petaluma tradition, Saturday,10 am–5 pm (parade at noon).
- Climb aboard historic trainer planes at Pacific Coast Air Museum's Open Cockpit Saturday in Santa Rosa, 10 am–4 pm
- Yerba Buena Gardens and the Children's Creativity Museum host an Earth Day Festival in San Francisco, Saturday, 10 am–3 pm.
- Have an Earth Day adventure at the Sonoma Serengeti in Safari West in Santa Rosa, Saturday, 10 am–3 pm.
- Bring the family to Earth Day in the Great Meadow at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, Saturday, 11 am–2 pm.
- Tour historic vessels and enjoy live entertainment at Call of the Sea's Tall Ships Festival in Sausalito, Saturday, 11 am–2 pm.
- Connect with first responders at the Novato Spectrum Safety event for people with adaptive needs, Saturday, noon–2 pm.
- Celebrate Earth Day with a family friendly festival at Tam Valley Community Center, Saturday, noon–4 pm.
- Bring the family to the Earth Day OnStage Festival with live performances, great food, and exhibits that raise environmental awareness, Courthouse Square, Santa Rosa, Saturday, noon–4 pm.
- Get a preview of Cal's 2024 football season at the Spring Showcase in Berkeley, Saturday, gates open at 1:30 pm.
- Enjoy after-hours fun at the Charles M. Schulz Museum's Kids' Night at the Museum. Saturday, 5:30–9 pm.
Sunday, April 21
- Shop for fresh produce and handcrafted local foods at the Marin Civic Center Farmers Market, Sunday, 8 am–1 pm.
- Learn about the planet and enjoy live music, an interactive art wall, and kid’s activities at Earth Day SF, Sunday, 11 am–7 pm.
- Celebrate Earth Day with activities, art, exhibits, games, music, and more at Mill Valley Community Center, Sunday, 11 am–2 pm.
- Get a taste of Passover with family fun at the Osher Marin JCC in San Rafael, Sunday, 11 am–2 pm.
- Celebrate Earth Day with kids entertainer Charity & the JAMband Kids Festival at the Golden Gate Bandshell, San Francisco, 11:30 am–1:30 pm.
- Fun for the whole family, a free outdoor event at Hamilton Earth Day Appreciation and Celebration, Sunday, 12–4 pm.
