Events and Outings

For families with young children, the ritual of watching 4th of July fireworks becomes a little, well, inconvenient. Babies and toddlers are often scared of the noise (if you're close enough to hear, that is), and most kids are up way past their bedtime. It's even worse if you decide to wake them out of a deep sleep in time to see the fireworks (trust me, I've been there). Nothing's quite as crabby and grumpy as an overtired child, no matter how great the promised fireworks are.

With this in mind, we've sought out places to watch the fireworks at the Marin County Fair that don't involve leaving the car while little ones can doze in peace. The Marin County Fair's fireworks used to be kind of weak, but the last few displays we've seen have been really impressive, and they promise to be bigger than ever this year. Obviously you can just pay your $16 and go to the fair, but again, if you've got two sleeping children in the car, this isn't really going to work. Neither is driving over near the fair—it's hard to see anything from the area along Civic Center Drive, and the resulting post-fireworks gridlock around the fairgrounds is totally miserable.

The Marin County Fair will be opening tomorrow, July 3, at the County Fairgrounds in San Rafael, near the Marin Civic Center. This year's Marin County Fair theme is "Schools Rule", celebrating all things education and Marin's public schools.

In keeping with this year's theme, the 68th Marin County Fair features Marinovators, a 6,000-square-foot exhibit that showcases Marin's award-winning schools and features interactive learning spaces and a Maker Shed with hands-on maker projects, 3D printing, video games, and more.

Of course there are also the more traditional fair offerings like farm animal exhibits and demonstrations and Hambone Express pig racing in the barnyard, free (with fair admission) rides and carnival games—including the 10-story Giant Wheel and the PG&E solar-powered carousel, appearances by the ever-popular Imperial Storm Troopers of the 501st Legion Golden Gate Garrison (from noon–7 pm daily at the Marin Galactic Outpost in the Exhibit Hall), concerts, short films and videos, over 12,000 exhibits, and the Fair's biggest and most elaborate fireworks display ever, presented nightly over the lagoon at 9:30 pm.

Here are our picks for great events and activities for children and families this weekend. Find more events for the whole week in Marin and beyond in our Family Events Calendar.

Friday, June 28

• Children's Garden Series: Circus Bella
  Yerba Buena Gardens, San Francisco
  Friday, noon–1 pm and Saturday, noon–1 pm & 2:15–3:15 pm
  This free event is part of the Children's Garden Series at Yerba Buena Gardens in San Francisco. Back by popular demand! Circus Bella is top-notch circus acrobatics, aerial artistry, and daring feats of balance and strength, set to original live music of Rob Reich and the Circus Bella All-Star Band. Meet the artists after each show! This show will take place on the Esplanade. For more info, visit their website.
• Friday Night Jazz
  Marin Country Mart, Larkspur Landing
  Friday, 6–9 pm
  Enjoy live music on Fridays in the Marin Country Mart courtyard! This Friday, Michael La Macchia Trio. For more info, visit their website.
• Marinwood's Music in the Park Series
  Marinwood Park, San Rafael
  Friday, 6-8 pm
  Marinwood’s most popular event is back! Enjoy Friday evenings in the park, featuring live music, delicious food by Marinwood Market, wine and beer. Cost: Entry is free; food, wine & beer may be purchased. Location: 775 Miller Creek Road, San Rafael. For more info, call (415) 479-0775 or visit their website.
• Friday Nights on Main
  Downtown Tibruon
  Friday, 6–9 pm
  Bring the family to some outdoor dining, live music and dancing on Main Street in downtown Tiburon. This Friday's music features: "La Dolce Vita," an Italian tribute with James Henry and strolling opera singers. For more info, visit their website.
• Jazz & Blues by the Bay
  Gabrielson Park, Sausalito
  Friday, 6:30–8 pm
  Jazz & Blues by the Bay at Gabrielson Park in Sausalito is a free event. Lawn seating available (first-come first-served). This Friday, Primary Colors.Sponsored by Sausalito on the Waterfront. For more info, call (415) 289-4100 or visit their website.
  
• Tam Valley's Creekside Fridays
  Tennessee Valley Cabin, Mill Valley
  Friday, 6:30–8 pm
  Bring the family, pets, chairs, and blankets to the weekly free musical event. This Friday, Stung will perform the music of the Police. Food available for purchase. For more info, call (415) 289-4152 or visit their website.
  
• Summer Film Night: Up
  Strawberry Recreation Field
  Friday, 8 pm
  Bring the family and watch a movie under the stars on the Strawberry athletic field. The movie will by Pixar's Up. $10 per family or $3 per person. Popcorn, snacks, hot chocolate, and hot tea will be for sale. Location: 118 E. Strawberry Drive, Mill Valley. For more info, call (415) 383-6494 or visit their website.

Saturday, June 29

• Marin Country Mart Farmers Market
  Marin Country Mart, Larkspur Landing
  Saturday, 9 am–2 pm
  Enjoy the best local and organic produce, flowers, pastured meats, seafood, organic cheeses, yogurt and milk, breads, baked goods, pasta, confections, olive oil, and brunch and lunch offerings! Kids can take a pony ride and visit the petting zoo (10 am–2 pm), try out some arts and crafts (9 am–2 pm) and listen to family music (9:30–10:30 am). For more info, visit their website.
• Point Reyes Farmer's Market
  Toby's Feed Barn on Main Street
  Saturday, 9 am–1 pm
  It's Point Reyes Farmer's Market opening day at Toby's Feed Barn! The market features the best West Marin has to offer: the freshest locally grown organic produce, baked goods, artisan cheeses, olive oils, grass-fed beef products, homemade preserves, oysters, bee products, flowers, locally produced wool clothing, and body care products. For more info, visit their website.
  
• 9th Annual Flea Market
  Mill Valley Community Center
  Saturday, 9 am–3 pm
  Come down and shop to your heart's content. Remember, "One man's trash is another man's treasure." Location: 180 Camino Alto., Mill Valley. For more info, call (415) 383-1370 or visit their website.
• Italian Street Painting Marin
  Downtown San Rafael
  Saturday, 10 am–7 pm & Sunday 10 am–6 pm
  Italian Street Painting Marin showcases the art of the nuovo madonnari, or modern-day street painters, and the sounds of local Bay Area musicians. General admission is $5 for children and adults 13 or older, and free for children age 12 and under. Children from toddler-age through age 12 are able to create their own 2x2 square of street art, chalk included, for $10. Location: 5th and A Streets in San Rafael. For more info, visit their website.
• Puppet Show for Preschoolers
  Book Passage, Corte Madera
  Saturday, 11 am
  The Mountain School and Book Passage present master storyteller Rebecah Freeling in a series of free events for young children ages 2–6. Puppet stories are preceded and followed by songs, finger games, and other fun activities! For more info, call 51 Tamal Vista, Corte Madera. For more info, call (415) 924-4661 or visit their website.
• Mark and Dre Show for ages 5 & up
  Founders Room, Belvedere-Tiburon Library
  Saturday, 11 am
  Mark and Dre, creative directors and founders of "Carnival of Chaos," present a "far-out" interactive, vaudeville-style show that Includes juggling, live music, physical comedy, chaotic humor, and theatrical flair. This act comes equipped with a crazed accordion, a monster unicycle, super hero costumes, and a disdain for boring theater. Location: 1501 Tiburon Blvd., Tiburon. For more info, call (415) 789-2662 or visit their website.
  

Here are our picks for great events and activities for children and families in and around Marin County this weekend. Find more events for the whole week in Marin and beyond in our Family Events Calendar.

Friday, June 21

• Children's Garden Series: Crosspulse Percussion Ensemble
  Yerba Buena Gardens, San Francisco
  Friday, 11–11:30 am & 12:15–12:45 pm
  This free event is part of the Children's Garden Series at Yerba Buena Gardens in San Francisco. This Friday: Crosspulse. Weaving the oldest musical instrument, the human body, with instrumental webs of hand drums, bells, claves, gongs, trap set, banjo, voice, and more, Crosspulse embodies a virtual world tour. For more info, visit their website.
  
• Sonoma-Marin Fair
  Petaluma Fairgrounds
  Friday, Saturday & Sunday, noon–11 pm
  This year's theme "The Dog Days of Summer." Admission prices include all entertainment, carnival and midway attractions, exhibits, agricultural events, and more. Don’t miss the famous World's Ugliest Dog Contest on Friday! Location: Petaluma Fairgrounds, 175 Fairgrounds Drive, Petaluma. Admission prices include all entertainment, concerts, and carnival rides (destruction derby admission extra). Admission at the gate is $15 for adults and $10 for children ages 4–12 and seniors 65+. Gates close at 10 pm. For more info, call (707) 283-FAIR or go to their website: www.sonoma-marinfair.org.
• Hungry as a Bear for Books: Magical Puppet Show
  Larkspur Library
  Friday, 4 pm
  Bring the little ones for a magical puppet show with ventriloquist Tony Borders. Come find out what Grizzly is packing in his magic picnic basket.Space is limited, please RSVP to (415) 927-5005, or library@cityoflarkspur.org. Location: 400 Magnolia Ave. First Floor, City Hall building. For more info, visit their website.
  
• Parents Night Out
  Marinwood Community Center, San Rafael
  Friday, 5–10 pm
  Drop off the kids and enjoy a night out! While you relax, the kids will be having fun with the Marinwood camp staff playing games, park time, arts, crafts, snacks & more! This event often sells out—register early! For ages 2–10. Cost: $20; $18 sibling (same family) discount. For more info and registration call (415) 479-0775 or visit their website.
• Summer Concert Series
  Pacheco Plaza, Novato
  Friday, 6–9 pm
  Join the kick off party for Pacheco Plaza's free family-friendly live concert series featuring Los Boleros! Dance to the fantastic beat of their Cuban, latin, cha cha sounds! Bring your lawn chairs and pick up a picnic at Paradise Market and enjoy this casual fun atmosphere. It's a big crowd so come prepared dance the evening away. Location: 366 Ignacio Boulevard, Novato. For more info, visit their website.
• Jazz & Blues by the Bay
  Gabrielson Park, Sausalito
  Friday, 6:30–8 pm
  Jazz & Blues by the Bay at Gabrielson Park in Sausalito is a free event. Lawn seating available (first-come first-served). This Friday, Highwater Blues. Sponsored by Sausalito Sister City Committee. For more info, call (415) 289-4100 or visit their website.
  
• Tam Valley's Creekside Fridays
  Tennessee Valley Cabin, Mill Valley
  Friday, 6:30–8 pm
  Bring the family, pets, chairs, and blankets to the weekly free musical event. This Friday, Buffetville (JImmy Buffett) will be performing. Food available for purchase. For more info, call (415) 289-4152 or visit their website.
  
• Film Night In The Park: Hugo
  Old Mill Park, Mill Valley
  Friday, 8 pm
  Grab the family, blanket, pillows, low back chairs and some popcorn and enjoy an outdoor family-friendly movie at Old Mill Park in Mill Valley. Arrive at 8 pm, movie begins at dusk. Donations appreciated. For more info, visit their website.

Saturday, June 22

• Marin Country Mart Farmers Market
  Marin Country Mart, Larkspur Landing
  Saturday, 9 am–2 pm
  Enjoy the best local and organic produce, flowers, pastured meats, seafood, organic cheeses, yogurt and milk, breads, baked goods, pasta, confections, olive oil, and brunch and lunch offerings! Kids can take a pony ride and visit the petting zoo (10 am–2 pm), try out some arts and crafts (9 am–2 pm) and listen to family music (9:30–10:30 am). For more info, visit their website.
• Opening Day: Point Reyes Farmer's Market
  Toby's Feed Barn on Main Street
  Saturday, 9 am–1 pm
  It's Point Reyes Farmer's Market opening day at Toby's Feed Barn! Petaluma Pete with his honkey-tonk piano and Point Reyes radio station KWMR will be there with a live feed. The market features the best West Marin has to offer: the freshest locally grown organic produce, baked goods, artisan cheeses, olive oils, grass-fed beef products, homemade preserves, oysters, bee products, flowers, locally produced wool clothing, and body care products. For more info, visit their website.
• San Anselmo Art and Wine Festival
  Downtown San Anselmo
  Saturday & Sunday, 10 am–6 pm
  Bring the family to this year's San Anselmo Art and Wine Festival. There will be 200 artists, gourmet food and wine, live music and a Kid's Zone. Free. For more info, visit their website.

Summer vacation is here, and it's time to start thinking of fun and affordable ways to keep the kids occupied now that they're finally out of school.

Here are a dozen ideas for great affordable summer activities and outings in Marin and the San Francisco Bay Area. From hiking to swimming to movies to farm tours, everything listed here is either free or inexpensive. You don't have to break the bank to have a great time!

• Kids' Summer Movie Clubhouse in Marin offers fun weekly movies for kids starting Tuesday, June 14, at the Century Rowland Plaza in Novato. 10 shows for $5 in advance, or $1 per show if purchased at the box office. For a list of movies, see our article here.
• Join the Summer Reading Program at the Marin County Public Libraries. Participants were awarded prizes based on the number of days spent reading new books for at least 20 minutes a day. This year's program is titled “Reading Is So Delicious”. It started Saturday, June 8, but it's never too late to join in. Check with your local library branch for details.
• Cool off at one of Marin's community pools. Most community pools offer public drop-in recreational swim hours for families. Find a pool near you on our list here.

Summertime is fair time, and the first fair of the season is Petaluma's Sonoma-Marin Fair, which takes place at the Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds from Wednesday June 19 through Sunday, June 23. The Sonoma-Marin Fair is not quite but almost a county fair, and offers a wide range of fun and exciting attractions, competitions, events, and activities for the entire family.

This year the Sonoma-Marin Fair celebrates all things canine with its theme "The Dog Days of Summer." There'll be dog-related demonstrations and activities, performances by the K9 Kings Flying Dog Show, and of course the fair's famous World's Ugliest Dog Contest, which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year.

You'll also see livestock shows, agricultural exhibits, chef demonstrations, a destruction derby, and more. Of course there are also traditional carnival rides, including a kiddie carnival for younger children.

And what would a fair be without live music? The Sonoma-Marin Fair has numerous musical acts on its schedule, including country acts the Marshall Tucker Band, Kellie Pickler, Kix Brooks, and '80s rockers Loverboy.

Here are our picks for great events and activities for children and families for this Father's Day weekend. Find more events for the whole week in Marin and beyond in our Family Events Calendar.

Friday, June 14

• Children's Garden Series: PI Clowns
  Children's Garden at Yerba Buena Gardens, San Francisco
  Friday, 11–11:30 am & 12:15–12:45 pm
  This free event is part of the Children's Garden Series at Yerba Buena Gardens in San Francisco. Pi Clowns create hilarious theater using acrobatics, juggling, mime, dance, beat boxing, improv and feats of incredible strength and stupidity. For more info, visit their website.
• Terwilliger Trail Family Hike
  Stafford Lake Park, Novato
  Friday, 11 am-1 pm
  Join a Park Ranger for a mildly strenuous hike on the beautiful Terwilliger Trail at Stafford Lake Park. We will enjoy stunning views of the Stafford Lake watershed from the upper sections of the trail and discuss the flora and fauna that inhabit the various habitats along the way. Meet at the gate house at Stafford Lake Park in Novato. Park entrance is free. For more info, call Ranger Christin Lopez at (415) 897-0618 or visit their website.
• Kenn Adam's Adventure Theater
  Larkspur Library
  Friday, 4-5 pm
  Bring the kids for an afternoon of hilarious improv comedy as audience members become part of the show! You'll help make all of the sound effects, create the plot, and even play the main characters if you volunteer! Best for kids 4 and up. Space is limited. Please RSVP to (415) 927-5005 or library@cityoflarkspur.org. Location: 400 Magnolia Avenue in Larkspur. For more info, visit their website.
• Friday Night Jazz: Prio Patton Trio
  Marin Country Mart, Larkspur Landing
  Friday, 6–9 pm
  Enjoy live music on Fridays in the Marin Country Mart courtyard! This Friday, Prio Patton Trio. For more info, visit their website.
• Jazz & Blues by the Bay:  Stephanie Keys
  Gabrielson Park, Sausalito
  Friday, 6:30–8:30 pm
  Bring the family to the free Jazz & Blues by the Bay at Gabrielson Park in Sausalito. Lawn seating available (first-come- first-serve). This Friday: Stephanie Keys. Sponsored by Sausalito Chamber of Commerce. For more info, visit their website.
• Opening Night: Creekside Fridays Music Series
  Tennessee Valley Cabin, Mill Valley
  Friday, 6:30–8 pm
  Bring the family, pets, chairs, and blankets to the weekly free musical event. Creekside Friday is a series of music events for the whole family to enjoy. Each week features local musicians playing great music, a kids area with face painting, jumpee, cotton candy, and more. This week: The Unauthorized Rolling Stones. Food available for purchase. For more info, call (415) 289-4152 or visit their website.
• Father Son BBQ & Camp Over
  Corte Madera Town Park
  Friday, 6:30 pm–Saturday, 10 am
  Fun starts at 6:30 pm. Dads and sons will have a blast playing kickball, eating BBQ, setting up tents, and sleeping under the stars. Games and activities until 10 pm. Breakfast served at 7:30 am, and then more fun and games until 10 am. $25 per person; $11 per person for BBQ and games only (no sleepover). For more info and to register, call (415) 927-5072 or visit their website.

Saturday, June 15

• Happy Father's Day BBQ
  Marin Country Mart, Larkspur Landing
  Saturday, 9 am–2 pm
  In celebration of Father's Day, take dad to an old fashioned BBQ at the Marin Country Mart Farmers’ Market. The BBQ starts at 11 am and will go through 2 pm. Live music by Hand Me Down, 11:30 am to 2 pm. The farmers’ market features fun kid’s activities from 9 am to 2 pm, including pony rides, arts and crafts, face painting, and children’s storytelling. And don’t forget to shop for organic produce, meats, seafood, stone fruit and berries, flowers, pastured eggs, and bread! For more info, visit their website.
• Bubble Day
  Bay Area Discovery Museum
  Saturday, 9 am–5 pm
  Fill the museum with bubbles on Bubble Day! Experiment with a special bubble concoction and a variety of wands to create cascades of large and small bubbles. See which way the wind blows as the bubbles float away. For more information, visit their website.
• The 17th Annual Marin Art Festival
  Lagoon Park at Civic Center San Rafael
  Saturday and Sunday, 10 am–6 pm
  The Marin Art Festival is our county’s lawn party for the arts and one of the most beautiful out door art festivals in the nation. The festival is full of color and surprise and offers a unique line up of entertainment including whimsical stilt walkers, hands-on art projects for children, and live music featuring some of the best Bay Area bands. Admission: adults $10, kids free. No charge for parking. For more info, visit their website.
• Northern California Pirate Festival
  Vallejo Waterfront
  Saturday & Sunday, 10 am–6 pm
  Avast, mateys! The Northern California Pirate Festival takes place at the Vallejo waterfront this Saturday and Sunday from 10 am–6 pm. The festival features piratical music and entertainment, sword fighting, vendors, food, and more. Free admission! For more info, visit their website.

This summer San Francisco's Ghirardelli Square transforms itself into the Bay Area's largest playground for kids and families for its fourth annual KidsBash, taking place on Saturday, June 15 from 11 am to 3 pm. Hosted by Ghirardelli Square and presented by Plum Organics, KidsBash will present activities for all ages, with events expanding onto Beach Street adjacent to the Square and Aquatic Park, guaranteeing even more fun by the Bay!

KidsBash proceeds supports Plum Organics' social impact program The Full Effect, which donates organic baby food meals to children in need across the US, so you and your family can have a blast and know you're making a difference, too.

At this street festival for kids, families are invited to explore historic Ghirardelli Square, discover unique boutiques and restaurants, and enjoy family-friendly activities that are sure to bring out the kid in everyone. KidsBash attractions and activities include a pirate ship ride, a climbing wall, face painting, bounce house, games with prizes, a Flax art booth, science experiments, temporary and henna tattoos, a special visit from the San Francisco Fire Department and much more, including a few new surprises for 2013. KidsBash is geared for children 10 years old and younger.

Here are our picks for great events and activities for children and families this weekend. Find more events for the whole week in Marin and beyond in our Family Events Calendar.

Friday, June 7

• Children's Garden Series: The Unique Derique
  Yerba Buena Gardens, San Francisco
  Friday, 11–11:30 am & 12:15–12:45 pm
  This free event is part of the Children's Garden Series at Yerba Buena Gardens in San Francisco. The Unique Derique delights all ages by clowning, dancing, and turning his agile limbs into a drum set or a harpsichord keyboard. His interactive performance is percussive, syncopated and dynamic. For more info, visit their website.
• Magician Michael Stroud
  Larkspur Library
  Friday, 4 pm
  The Summer Reading Program gets off to a great start with Magician Michael Stroud. Award-winning magician and author of the best-selling Klutz Book of Magic, Michael Stroud blends comedy, audience participation, circus skills, and many surprises with amazing special effects. Prepare for a magical afternoon! This show is recommended for children ages 4 and up. Space is limited. Please RSVP to (415) 927-5005 or library@cityoflarkspur.org. For more info, visit their website.
  
• Concerts Under The Oak: San Francisco Music Club
  Northgate, Oak Plaza
  Friday, 6–8 pm
  Northgate’s 4th annual summer concert series, Concerts Under the Oak, is held in the Oak Plaza next to Kohl’s. This week: San Francisco Music Club. In addition, BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse will have one of their signature beers available for $5 a glass for those 21 and over. A limited number of seats will be provided, but people are encouraged to bring their own seating. For more info, visit their website.
• Pajama Night at Doodlebug Marin
  Doodlebug Marin, San Anselmo
  Friday, 6–9 pm
  Kids put on their pajamas and enjoy pizza, crafts, stories, face painting and more. Cost: $30 per child and $25 each additional family member. Reserve your spot by calling (415) 456-5989 or online here.
• Jazz & Blues by the Bay
  Gabrielson Park, Sausalito
  Friday, 6:30–8 pm
  Jazz & Blues by the Bay at Gabrielson Park in Sausalito is a free event. Lawn seating available (first-come first-served). This Friday: Rex Allen Swing Express. For more info, call (415) 289-4100 or visit their website.
  
• Film Night in the Park: Chasing Ice
  Contratti Field, Fairfax
  Friday, 8 pm
  Film Night in the Park kicks off June 7 at Fairfax EcoFest. Arrive by 8 pm—films begin at dusk. This documentary by environmental photographer James Balog deploys time-lapse cameras to capture a record of the world's changing glaciers. Popcorn, candy and sodas will be sold. Bring blankets, pillows, backrest and low chairs. Donations are appreciated. Film takes place at Contratti Field at Broadway and Bank Street. For more information visit www.filmnight.org.

Saturday, June 8

• Marin Parents of Multiples Club Garage Sale
  Marin Catholic High School
  Saturday, 8 am–2 pm (closed from noon–1 pm)
  Marin's largest garage sale for babies and kids has clothes for pregnant moms, babies and children up to age six. Other items include toys, baby equipment, and furniture.This sale has the reputation for providing clean, high quality items at excellent prices. Designer clothes racks too. Closed noon to 1 pm. Admission $1. Closed from noon to 1 pm for lunch and then there's a half price sale from 1–2 pm. Marin Catholic High School is located at 675 Sir Francis Drake Blvd. in Kentfield. For more info, visit their website.
  
• Marin Country Mart Farmers Market
  Marin Country Mart, Larkspur Landing
  Saturday, 9 am–2 pm
  Enjoy the best local and organic produce, flowers, pastured meats, seafood, organic cheeses, yogurt and milk, breads, baked goods, pasta, confections, olive oil, and brunch and lunch offerings! Kids can take a pony ride and visit the petting zoo (10 am–2 pm), try out some arts and crafts (9 am–2 pm) and listen to family music (9:30–10:30 am). For more info, visit their website.
• Nature for Kids at Mount Burdell
  Mount Burdell Preserve, Novato
  Saturday, 10 am–1 pm
  Come and join WildCare Family Adventures for a day of nature exploration and education. Explore insects, birds, flowers, reptiles and more. We will be joined by Juan Carlos Solis, director of education at WildCare and David Herlocker. Meet at the gate on San Andreas Drive. For more info, visit their website.
• The 36th Annual Fairfax Festival and EcoFest
  Downtown Fairfax
  Saturday & Sunday, 11 am–6 pm
  Celebrate all things Fairfax this weekend! The Fairfax Festival and Ecofest take place concurrently in downtown Fairfax, Peri Park, Bolinas Park, and the Fairfax Pavillion. Don't miss the parade on Saturday from 10 am–noon. Tim cain will be performing Saturday at 2 pm on Sunday at the kid's area on the baseball field. Enjoy live music, activities for kids, food and wine tastings, arts and crafts, a flea market, and lots of community spirit. For more info, visit their website.
• Novato Festival of Art, Wine & Music
  Grant Avenue, Novato
  Saturday, 10 am–7 pm & Sunday, 10 am–6 pm
  This free annual festival will feature 200 arts and crafts booths, food, live music and a children’s area. It take place along Grant Avenue in downtown Novato. Some of the musical acts this year include the Tubes, Lara Johnson, and Matt Jaffe & the Distractions. For more info, visit their website.