Fun Things to do in Marin and the Bay Area this Week: February 7–13
Tolay Lake Regional Park, Petaluma
Keep the kiddos busy! Here's our list of fun things to do with the kids for the week of February 7–13. We've broken it down day-by-day with suggestions for activities, outings, events, and more that you can use to help plan out your week.
Monday, February 7
- Bring the little ones for songs, rhymes and stories at outdoor storytime on the lawn with the San Anselmo Library, Monday, 10:30–11 am.
- Make your own easy pink and red play dough for Valentine's fun!
- Visit the animals, picnic and take a hike at Tolay Lake Regional Park in Petaluma.
Tuesday, February 8
- Our picks for 12 cute Valentine's Day books to read aloud with the kids.
- Free Day! Explore the Children's Garden and picnic at the San Francisco Botanical Garden in Golden Gate Park.
- Explore Novato's Pioneer Park, with its multiple playgrounds, rolling green lawns, picnic areas, and more.
Get creative and create your own potato print Valentine cards.
Wednesday, February 9
- Make these fun and easy homemade Valentine's Day cards.
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Visit the animals and ride the Little Puffer steam train at the San Francisco Zoo. Make your reservations now. Open daily, 10 am–5 pm.
- Bring a blanket and join Mill Valley Librarian Lauren for outdoor storytime and songs, Wednesdays, 10:15 am, Amphitheater stage behind the Library.
Thursday, February 10
- Make a batch of yummy homemade cinnamon rolls.
- Play and learn outdoors at the Bay Area Discovery Museum in Sausalito. Wednesday–Sunday, 9 am–4 pm
- Gather at the log outside Copperfields Books in Marin Country Mart for outdoor storyime, Thursday, 11 am–noon.
Celebrate the Year of the Tiger at this year's Marin Chinese Cultural Association lion dancers at San Anselmo Town Plaza, Saturday, 11:30 am
Friday, February 11
- Drop in at Playland in Sausalito for free play (advance reservations required), Friday, 9 am–noon.
- Join Iris for an outdoor storytime with books, songs and movement, Fairfax Library (outdoors), 10–10:45 am.
- Meet award-winning author Susan Muaddi Darraj in a virtual event from the Marin City Library, Friday, 2–3 pm
Saturday & Sunday, February 12 & 13
- Become an animal detective at McInnis Park in San Rafael, Saturday, 10 am–noon
- Celebrate Valentine's Day with a Peanuts movie mini-marathon at the Charles M. Schulz Museum, Saturday & Sunday, 10 am–5 pm
- Bring your babies and toddlers to an outdoor storytime on the San Anselmo Library Lawn, Saturday, 11 am
- Welcome the Year of the Tiger with the Marin Chinese Cultural Association lion dancers at San Anselmo Town Plaza, Saturday, 11:30 am
- Kids can make a gift for their Valentine at Marin Country Mart, Saturday, noon–3 pm
- Browse for treasures and enjoy live entertainment at the French Outdoor Antique Market at Marin Center, Sunday, 9 am–3 pm
- Explore historic McNears Beach Park with Marin Parks rangers, Sunday, 1–2 pm
- Join Marin Country Mart and Suppenküche for a Super Bowl party under the big tent; kids can decorate a Krispy treat jersey, Sunday, 11 am–9 pm
