Fun Things to do in Marin and the Bay Area this Week: March 7-13
Take the kiddos for a hike on Mount Burdell in Novato
Keep the kiddos busy! Here's our list of fun things to do with the kids for the week of March 7–13, 2022. 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, March 7
- Drop in for Tot's Open Gym for ages 0–4 at the Fairfax Pavilion, Monday, 9:30–11:30 am.
- Take a family hike at Mount Burdell Open Space Preserve in Novato.
- Learn about Super Seals at the Marine Mammal Center's Marine Mammal Monday, online on Monday, 4 pm.
- Make a batch of of three-cheese mac and cheese with cauliflower.
Tuesday, March 8
- Move and play at a Jumping Jacks class at San Rafael Community Center, Tuesday, 9:30 and 11 am.
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Play, climb and explore San Anselmo's Memorial Park.
- Have a fun tea party! Make a batch of English-style scones for a proper afternoon tea.
- Come sing, dance, jump, and play with musician Emily Bonn in this drop-in music and movement group for preschoolers. Outdoor amphitheater, behind Mill Valley Library, 10:15–10:45 am.
Run, climb and play at the new outdoor playspace, Wander Woods at the California Academy of Sciences.
Wednesday, March 9
- Explore the new Gumnut Grove at the Bay Area Discovey Museum in Sausalito Wednesday–Sunday, 9 am– 4pm.
- Make your own silly putty with PBS Kids.
- Check out the California Academy of Sciences' new outdoor playspace, Wander Woods, open daily 9 am–5 pm.
- Join Vanessa of the Larkspur Library for live online storytime, Wednesdays & Fridays, 11:30 am.
Thursday, March 10
- Shop for fresh produce at the Thursday's Marin Farmers Market, Marin Veteran's Memorial parking lot, 8 am–1 pm.
- Visit WildCare's Animal Ambassadors in their courtyard. Open Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, 10 am–2 pm.
- Come to Copperfields Books at Marin Country Mart for a free outdoor storytime, Thursday, 11 am.
Take an excursion train ride along the river in Old Sacramento.
Friday, March 11
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Reserve your spot for Power Play indoor gymnastics (for ages 1–2 years) at Cal Star Gymnastics in Novato. 9:30–10:30 am.
- Join Iris for an outdoor storytime with books, songs and movement, Fairfax Library (outdoors), 10–10:45 am.
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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.
Saturday & Sunday, March 12 & 13
- Sing along children's entertainer Megan Schoenbohm and shop at Saturday's Marin Country Mart farmers market, Larkspur Landing, Saturday 9:30–10:30 am.
- Explore the world of mushrooms at Paradise Beach Park in Tiburon, Saturday, 10 am–12:30 pm
- See Disney's hit movie Encanto at the Walt Disney Family Museum in the Presidio, Saturday & Sunday, 11 am
- Take an excursion train ride along the river in Old Sacramento, Saturday & Sunday, 11:30 am, 1 pm & 2:30 pm
- Enjoy an outdoor playtime with the Learning Bus at Marin City Library, Saturday, 1:30–2:30 pm.
- Browse for treasures at the French outdoor antiques market at Marin Center, Sunday, 9 am–3 pm
- Celebrate Purim at the Osher Marin JCC in San Rafael with a free, family-friendly festival, Sunday, 11 am–2 pm
- Learn about historic McNears Beach Park in San Rafael, Sunday, 1–2:30 pm
