Marin Weekend Family Fun for May 29, 30 & 31

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, May 29

• Sing and Dance with Miss Kitty
  San Rafael Public Library
  Friday, 10:30–11:15 am
  Join Marin County favorite Miss Kitty for a series of fun family concerts just right for children aged birth to 8 years old. Free, no registration required! Location: 1100 E Street, San Rafael. For more info, call (415) 485-3322 or visit their website.
• Friday Nights on Main: All that Jazz!
  Shoreline Park and Main Street, Tiburon
  Friday, 6–9 pm
  Bring the family to this free family night in Downtown Tiburon. Enjoy live music, wine & dine al fresco. This Friday, enjoy some razzmatazz and All that Jazz! Tanya Scarlett and her A Team bring stylish, fresh jazz, pop and R&B to Main Street. For more information, visit their website.

Saturday, May 30

• Sonoma Historic Motorsports Festival
  Sonoma Raceway
  Saturday, 8:30 am–8 pm & Sunday, 8:30 am-4 pm
  The Sonoma Historic Motorsports Festival returns to Sonoma Raceway this weekend, featuring sports cars and popular marques like Maserati, Ferrari, Porsche and Lotus, as well as a full array of formula cars, Trans-Am, and production sports cars roaring around the 12-turn, 2.52-mile road course. Each ticket doubles as a pit pass, granting you an up-close look at these historic racecars and a chance to chat with their owners. Children 12 and under are free! 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.
  
• Toddler Day
  Slide Ranch
  Saturday, 9 am–noon
  Enjoy milking a goat, holding a warm egg from the chickens, and hearing the baa of the sheep. There are many tastes, colors, and smells living in our organic garden, and we use all of our senses to explore the farm. Activities are toddler appropriate, but all ages welcome on this very family-friendly farm day. Fee: $25 per person; kids 1 year under free. Location: 2025 Shoreline Highway, Muir Beach. For more info, visit their website.
• Marin Home & Garden Expo
  Marin Center Fairgrounds and Exhibit Hall, San Rafael
  Saturday, 10 am–6 pm Sunday, 10 am–5 pm
  The Marin Home & Garden Expo presents the newest trends and favorite traditions in the home and garden Industry. Bring the kids! Hands on building projects will take place in the kid's zone, and there will be live performances throughout the weekend. Marin community music groups will entertain on the Home Grown Marin Music Stage. Admission is free. For more info, visit their website.
• Free Junior Chef Classes: Eat Your Veggies!
  Williams-Sonoma, Corte Madera
  Saturday, 10 am
  Join us for a veg-tacular class and learn how to make vegetables the star of the plate. They’re delicious—we promise! Discover what’s in season at the farmers’ market and how to select veggies that are ripe and ready to eat. We’ll show you some fun and easy ways to serve them. Then head home and prepare your favorites for your family. Suitable for ages 5–13. Call the store to reserve your spot (415) 924-6799. Location: The Village at Corte Madera. For more info, visit their website.
• Living Ship Day
  USS Hornet Museum, Alameda
  Saturday, 10 am–5 pm
  Experience an aircraft carrier in action! Witness simulated flight operations; participate in mission briefings; meet former crew; sit in the cockpit of a fighter jet! This Saturday's theme is Birth of the Original Navy SEAL: The UDT. Free after museum admission. Location: 707 West Hornet Avenue, Pier 3, Alameda. For more info, visit their website.
• Open House: City of Novato Preschool Programs
  Novato (see locations below)
  Saturday, 10–11:30 am
  If you're looking for a high-quality, affordable preschool program for the fall, come check out the City of Novato Preschool Programs at Hamilton and Lu Sutton this Saturday. Classes for ages 2, 3, and 4 years old. Registration opens Monday June 1. Locations: Hamilton Community Center, Preschool Room: 503 So. Palm Dr. & Lu Sutton School, Preschool Room: 1800 Center Rd. For more info, visit their website.
• Coleman Carnival & International Festival
  Coleman Elementary School, San Rafael
  Saturday from 11 am–4 pm
  Come and experience some old fashioned family fun with entertainment from around the world, giant bounce houses, games, a raffle and more. The International Festival honors the diversity of the world and is Coleman’s largest annual community fundraiser. Food such as snow cones, crepes, Swedish waffles, cotton candy, pulled pork, BBQ, pizza ,and taqueria specialties availablAdmission is free and tickets can be purchased for food and games. Location: 800 Belle Avenue, San Rafael. For more info, visit their website.
  
• Family Concert: Jammie Jam
  Community Church of Mill Valley
  Saturday, 11 am–noon
  “Jammie Jam” is a fundraiser for homeless children organized by Marin Montessori middle school student Clara Spitz. Local children’s musicians Miss Kitty, Tim Cain, Cindy Cohen, and Christopher Smith will be performing an hour-long set of fun and whimsical songs with a special guest performance by Clara. Admission is free, but families are asked to bring donations of new crib-sized blankets, new stuffed animals, and new or gently used books, which will be placed in a gift tote and given to shelters housing homeless children in Marin County. Location: 8 Olive Street across from Old Mill Park. For more info, call (415) 786-1251.
• Meet Yo Gabba Gabba!
  San Francisco Zoo
  Saturday and Sunday, 11 am–4 pm
  On May 30-31, Brobee, Foofa, Muno, Plex and Toodee will be on site from 11 am to 4 pm to take pictures with you and your little Yo Gabba Gabba! fans! So make it out to the San Francisco Zoo and enjoy the Yo Gabba Gabba! crew! Location: 1 Zoo Road, San Francisco. For more info, visit their website.
• Novato Multicultural Festival
  Miwok Park, Novato
  Saturday, noon–5 pm
  The Aztec Dancers start it off at 12:15, followed by musical performances, karate demonstrations, Dancers of the Desert, and a Novato High School Trio "Glossy Wedge" to bring us home. Hot dogs and burgers will be available, as well as Thai food from My Thai II. Location: 2200 Novato Boulevard, Novato. For more info, visit their website.
• Builder’s Challenge
  Novato Library
  Saturday, 2–3 pm
  Children ages 4–14 are invited to build, play, engineer and destruct together. Registration is not required, but space is limited to 30 people on a first come, first served basis. Building materials will be provided. Free. Location: 1720 Novato Boulevard, Novato. For more info, call (415) 897-1143 or visit their website.
• Marin Alfresco: A Culinary Festival Under the Stars
  Osher Marin JCC, San Rafael
  Saturday, 6:30–10 pm
  Join the Osher Marin JCC for a culinary adventure beginning at 6:30 pm with tastings in the softly lit courtyard filled with jazz music, then at 7:30 pm meander up the path to the JCC's outdoor concert venue and enjoy more local cuisine, libations, a silent auction, and dancing to Wonder Bread 5 until 10 pm. Benefits scholarships at the JCC. More than 30 local wineries, restaurants, and chefs will be represented. To learn more and purchase tickets, visit their website.
• Family Evening at Stafford Lake
  Stafford Lake, Novato
  Saturday, 7–9:30 pm
  Join rangers for an evening of fun around the campfire! There will be a short hike, stories, and sing-alongs. This event is ideal for all ages. This activity is easy. Wear comfortable athletic clothing and sturdy shoes. Don’t forget to bring a flashlight. We will provide hot chocolate and s’more fixings. For more info, contact Ranger Jake Feickert at (415) 473-2816 or visit their website.
• RoCo Dance Onstage presents: Rendezvous
  Marin Veteran's Memorial Auditorium
  Friday and Saturday, 8 pm
  This wonderful whimsical show is funny, provocative and endearing about chance meetings, secret loves, and the everyday up’s and downs of men and women meeting and falling in and out of love. It is several heartfelt stories of loves lost and found, but always speaks to the resilience of the human spirit and our capacity to love again, and again and yet again. You will laugh, and you might cry, but you will rejoice in all the experiences love can bring. Tickets: $28. For more info, visit their website.

Sunday, May 31

• Civic Center Farmers' Market
  Marin Civic Center, San Rafael
  Sunday, 8 am–1 pm
  There's lots of organically grown produce, breads, eggs, and fresh cut flowers, as well as live music, bounce houses, and more. This farmers' market is a great one to take the kids to. It’s located in the main Civic Center parking lot. For more info, visit their website.
• Family Adventure Sails
  Bay Model Pier, Sausalito
  Sunday, 10 am–12:30 pm
  Climb aboard the classic schooner Seaward and see San Francisco from the water! Take in an unmatched view of the city as you sail by famous San Francisco sights such as the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, and Angel Island. Complimentary coffee, tea, juices, and light snacks will be served. This sail will include optional learning stations in seamanship and San Francisco Bay ecology. It is a great sail for families—everyone is invited! Tickets: $50 adults, $25 youth 6–12, free for children under 6. For more info, visit their website.
• 75th Anniversary Community Day
  San Francisco Botanical Garden
  Sunday, 10 am–5 pm
  San Francisco Botanical Garden marks the 75th anniversary of its opening to the public that features family activities, giant puppets and a sing-a-long, a variety of docent-led walking tours; a special stage featuring world music and dance performances reflecting the global nature of the collection, a photo booth and more. Visitors can also purchase picnicking supplies at food trucks from Off the Grid, and beverages of all kinds, including those for those 21 and up, will also be available for purchase. Free. Location: 9th Avenue and Lincoln Way, Golden Gate Park. For more info, visit their website.
• Sundays at the J!
  Marin JCC, San Rafael
  Sunday, 10 am–5:45 pm
  Bring the family for a day of fun. Playtime in the gym, bounce house, and tumbling for families with children 6 and under, art time, library time in the Lefferts Jewish Community Library, and sports and recreation for families with children 7+. Family-friendly fare is available at the café. Adult supervision is required for kids 9 and under. Drop-in charge per person. Location: 200 North San Pedro Road in San Rafael. For more info, visit their website.
• Off the Grid: Picnic at the Presidio
  Presidio, Main Parade Ground in San Francisco
  Sunday, 11 am–4 pm
  Gather on the Presidio’s lush Main Parade Ground to experience bay views, cuisine from San Francisco’s favorite eateries and food trucks, Mimosas and Bloody Marys, and live jams from a DJ. In addition to complimentary classic picnic amenities including bocce ball, Off the Grid: Picnic at the Presidio offers yoga classes from “The Pad” and kids yoga from “It’s Yoga Kids,” as well as game rentals and activities from Sports Basement. Blankets and Adirondack chairs are available to rent. For more info, visit their website.
• The 34th Annual Wine, Beer & Gourmet Food Tasting
  Dowtown Plaza, Mill Valley
  Sunday, 1-4 pm
  Featuring 60 premium and hard-to-find wines and gourmet food from 30 food purveyors and 10 local restaurants and chefs. Fifteen breweries, featuring fine craft beers, will also participate. Tickets $50 in advance, $60 day of event. A portion of event proceeds go to Kiddo! For more info, visit their website.
• The Mountain Play Presents: Peter Pan
  Cushing Memorial Amphitheatre, Mt. Tamalpais
  2–4:30 pm
  The Mountain Play Association presents the classic Broadway musical Peter Pan as its 102nd production. All shows begin at 2 pm. Please arrive at least one hour prior to the show. Tickets range from $20–$40 general admission; reserved seats available from $60. Information and tickets are available at the Mountain Play website.