Marin Weekend Family Fun for April 5–7
Take a hike along the Coastal Trail in the Presidio in San Francisco this weekend.
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. 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
- Experience giant bugs, water activities, and special programs at Spring in the Garden at the California Academy of Sciences, Friday & Saturday, 9:30 am–5 pm & Sunday, 11 am–5 pm.
- Enjoy rides, food, and games at the San Rafael Spring Carnival at the Civic Center, Friday, 5–10 pm, Saturday & Sunday, noon–10 pm.
- Catch a screening of Disney's Mulan at the Lark Theater in Larkspur, Saturday, 9:15 am & Sunday, 3:20 pm.
- See the movie Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey at the Walt Disney Family Museum in the Presidio, Sunday, 2 pm
Friday, April 5
- Sing and stomp with with musician Emily Bonn at the Town Plaza in San Anselmo, Friday, 10:30 am–11 am.
- Enjoy soulful twists on favorite kids' music at Soul 4 Kids in Sausalito's Dunphy Park, Friday, 11 am–noon.
- First Friday at the CuriOdyssey Museum in San Mateo features food trucks, live music, animals, and family fun, Friday, 5–8 pm.
Saturday, April 6
- Frolic with farm animals at Slide Ranch's Family Farm Day, Saturday, 9:30 am–1 pm.
- Head to UC Berkeley for the annual Eggster egg hunt and carnival of learning and fun, Saturday, 10 am–3 pm. RSVP here.
- Learn to pier fish with Marin Parks rangers at Paradise Beach Park in Tiburon, Saturday, 11 am–1 pm.
- Celebrate Children's Day (Día del Niño) with books, live music, and more at Pickleweed Park in San Rafael, Saturday, 11 am–1 pm.
- Tour the Nike Missile Site in the Marin Headlands and learn about Cold War history from veterans, Saturday, noon–3 pm.
- Take a walk on the wildflower side at Fort Baker in Sausalito with NPS rangers, Saturday, 1–1:45 pm.
Sunday, April 7
- Shop for fresh produce and handcrafted local foods at the Marin Civic Center Farmers Market, Sunday, 8 am–1 pm.
- Explore the World War II-era Battery Townsley in the Marin Headlands at its monthly open house, Sunday, noon–4 pm.
