Marin Weekend Family Fun for November 3-5
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.
All Weekend
- Go skating at Union Square's holiday ice rink in San Francisco, Friday–Sunday, 10 am–11 pm
- The Marin Arts & Crafts Show comes to Marin Center, Friday & Saturday, 10 am–6 pm; Sunday, 10 am–5 pm.
- Get a head start on the holidays at West End Nursery's amazing Christmas House in San Rafael, Saturday, 8:30 am–5 pm & Sunday, 9 am–4 pm
- Find unique holiday gifts and more at the Craft & Vendor Faire at the Petaluma Elks' Lodge, Saturday & Sunday, 10 am–3 pm.
- Shop from over 250 artists at the Renegade Winter Craft Fair at Fort Mason in San Francisco, Saturday & Sunday, 11 am–5 pm
Friday, November 3
- Soul4Kidz will be performing music in the park for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and families, Robin Sweeny Park, Sausalito, 11 am–noon.
- Bring the family to celebrate Dia de Los Muertos and watch Coco in the great outdoors, Stafford Lake Park, Novato, 6–8:30 pm.
Shop from over 250 artists at the Renegade Winter Craft Fair at Fort Mason in San Francisco, Saturday & Sunday, 11 am–5 pm
Saturday, November 4
- Musician Emily Bonn will share favorite children's songs and get them up and moving at the Larkspur Library, 10:30–11 am.
- Browse handcrafted items for sale and meet Santa at the Goldenaires' Craft Faire in San Rafael, Saturday, 10 am–4 pm.
- Discover the plants and animals at China Camp that share similar names or characteristics, but are often very different, Saturday, 10 am–noon.
- Make and decorate a calavera (sugar skull) for Día de los Muertos at the Shop in South Novato, Saturday, 11 am–12:30 pm.
- Join Marin Waldorf School for live music and old-fashioned family fun at the Harvest Fair in San Rafael, 12:30–4 pm.
- Ukulele in the Park: Learn the Lava Song! Saturday, 1–3 pm.
- The Amazing Bubble Man performs at the Marin Center Showcase Theatre, 2 pm.
- Celebrate Dia de los Muertos at Pickleweed Park in San Rafael, Saturday, 3–9 pm
Sunday, November 5
- Shop for fresh produce and locally made foods and enjoy live music at the Marin Civic Center farmer's market in San Rafael, Sunday, 8 am–1 pm.
- Pick organic apples at Chileno Valley Ranch at their final u-pick of the season, Sunday, 9 am–1 pm.
- Learn the story of McInnis Park in San Rafael on a ranger-guided walk, Sunday, 10 am–noon.
- Enjoy storytelling and family fun at the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco, Sunday, 11 am
