Weekend Family Events for November 20, 21 & 22

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, November 20

• Celebrate the start of the Holiday Season and get a sneak preview of Disney on Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy at Embarcadero Center's Winter Carnival and Building Lighting Ceremony. Winter Carnival with fun activities, crafts, and performances for families takes place from 2–4, and the lighting of the Embarcadero Center buildings with 17,000 lights happens from 6–7 pm. Additional events include performances by local musicians sponsored by KDFC, and a pyrotechnic show finale. More info: www.embarcaderocenter.com
• The celebration continues for the grand re-opening of the newly remodeled Northgate Mall in San Rafael. Enjoy fashion modeling in the mall and Oak Plaza from noon to 4 pm, and a performanceby Pride and Joy in Oak Plaza from 6–8 pm. Northgate is located at Las Gallinas Avenue and Los Ranchitos Road in the Terra Linda area of San Rafael. More info: www.shopatnorthgate.com.
• Bring the kids (ages 18 months to 4 years) to Fantastic Fridays: Sand and Sea for beach-side activities this Friday from 10 to 11:30 am at the Crissy Field Center. To register call (415) 561-7752, or go to  www.parksconservancy.org. The cost is $12 per child for pre-registration or $15 at the door.
• On Friday Nights at the de Young the entire museum is open until 8:45 pm. This Friday is College Night: enjoy world culture music spun by DJ Felix, and participate in hands-on art activities for the family. There's discounted admission to the King Tut exhibition Fridays after 5 pm: adults and seniors $20, FAMSF members $15. Youth (6–17) tickets are half-price after 3 pm when you present a Borders Rewards Card or a Flat Anubis at the de Young's King Tut box office. There's also a special "3 for $13" menu and children's menu at the de Young Café and a cash bar. www.deyoungmuseum.org.
• Santa Claus sets up shop at the Village in Corte Madera starting Friday, November 20. Visit him near Macy's for photos and a free gift. For a Santa schedule and photo pricing visit www.villageatcortemadera.com.
• Dance Palace Kids Musical Theater Program presents: The Kids How to do Almost Everything Guide on Friday and Saturday at 7:30 pm, Sunday at 4 pm. The Kids’ How To Do (Almost) Everything Guide is an original musical based on a book created by Laura & the kids and edited by Murray Suid. The show features West Marin children ages 6–14, with some special roles for 3-5 year olds, and is directed by Laura Alderdice. The cost is $8 general, $5 seniors, youth. This program is made possible in part through a grant from the Bill Graham Foundation. For more info, go to www.dancepalace.org.

Saturday, November 21

• Marin Kids & Maternity Consignment celebrates its first anniversary this Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm. Stop by and enter for a chance to win a gift certificate, enjoy free healthy snacks from Annie's Organics, and take advantage of One Day Sale bargains. Marin Kids & Maternity Consignment is located at 814 Francisco Boulevard West in San Rafael. More info: (415) 456-4943 or www.marinkidsconsignment.com
• The Bonnie Lockhart Sing-and-Dance will be taking place at the Belvedere-Tiburon Library on Saturday at 11 am. Local musician Bonnie Lockhart will encourage kids to sing and dance in this free music program for ages 0–5 in the Founders Room. The Belvedere-Tiburon Library is located at 1501 Tiburon Blvd. in Tiburon. For more info, call (415) 789-2665. Bonnie Lockhart's website is www.bonnielockhart.com.
• Rock to the undersea tunes of 20,000 Volts Under the Sea by the Brian Waite Band at the Bay Area Discovery Museum on Saturday at 11 am. Help the band get to their gig in Atlantis City and be part of the adventure. Members $5, general child $10, general adult $12, under 1 free. Part of the BADM's Hip Kids' Music Series. More info: www.badm.org.
• Join Call of the Sea for an Adventure Sail for the entire family on Saturday from 9:30 am–12:30 pm. Help the crew raise sails and steer the boat, or just sit back and enjoy the view!  Morning winds are typically light so they often get to sail under the Golden Gate Bridge.  This is a great sail for families. Snacks and beverages included. Adults: $40, youth (6–12) $25, kids under 6 free. The cruise leaves from the Bay Model Visitor's Center in Sausalito. Book online at www.callofthesea.org, under "Sail With Us."
• Meet some wonderful animals and even take when home when the Marin Humane Society presents pet adoptions at the Village in Corte Madera, Saturday from noon to 3 pm. More information: (415) 506-6225 or www.marinhumanesociety.org
• The Berkeley Playhouse presents The Wizard of Oz at The Julia Morgan Performing Arts Center on Saturday at 2 and 7 pm. Join Dorothy and Toto and their friends on a wild and wonderful adventure over the rainbow and through the Land of Oz. Award-winning director Jon Tracy directs this enchanting classic! Tickets prices: Adult $28; Senior $25; Children (under the age of 14) $19. Advance tickets are available at www.berkeleyplayhouse.org. Box office will open 1 hour before curtain. For more info, go to www.juliamorgan.org.
• Check out fashions from emerging designers and take care of some holiday shopping at the THREAD show this weekend at Fort Mason Center in San Francisco. Offerings include children's designs from Ricochet, Daughter Earth, 4Fifteen Clothing, and more. Many of the featured designers are local and eco-friendly! 11 am to 6 pm, Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are $8. RSVP online at www.threadshow.com.
• Dance Palace Kids Musical Theater Program presents: The Kids How to do Almost Everything Guide (see Friday for details).

Sunday, November 22

• Nature for Kids at Mount Burdell in Novato on Sunday from 10 am to 2 pm. Come and explore the slopes of this big preserve and see how all of the animals are getting ready for winter. If the rains, we might see the first newts on the move. If it’s been dry, we could encounter snakes and lizards looking for a last meal before their long winter sleep. Meet at the San Andreas Trailhead. From Hwy 101 in Novato, take the Atherton Ave/San Marin Dr exit, go west on San Marin Dr for 2.3 miles, turn right on San Andreas Dr; trailhead is near the end on the right. For more info, go to their website.
• Celebrate the birthday of famed Peanuts cartoonist Charles "Sparky" Schulz with free admission to the Charles M. Schulz Museum in Santa Rosa! Free admission all day Sunday, November 22, with ice cream cake from Cold Stone Creamery served from 1–3 pm. www.schulzmuseum.org
• Kick off the holiday season at San Francisco's popular Pier 39 with their Tree Lighting Celebration from 2 to 5:30 pm. Meet your favorite Disney pals from 2 to 4 pm, and enjoy live holiday entertainment from 2 to 5 pm. Tree lighting ceremony begins at 5:30 pm. More info: www.pier39.com
• Come to the Fairfax Pavilion Sunday at 11 am for a Concert for Kids, featuring local favorite Susan Z and LA-based Tom Freund and Friends. $15 per family (no one turned away for lack of funds). The Fairfax Pavilion is located at 144 Bolinas Road. More info: (415) 453-1584
• Family entertainer Enzo Garcia present Breakfast with Enzo at the Mill Valley Golf Course Clubhouse every Sunday. There will be two different sets of music at 10 and 11 am. Enzo invites you, your friends, family, and neighbors to join him for a morning of genuine, heartfelt, sing-along family fun. He'll bring his banjo, accordion, guitar, musical saw, and other surprises. All you need are clapping hands, singing voices and dancing feet. BYOB—Bring Your Own Breakfast. The Mill Valley Golf Course Clubhouse is located at 280 Buena Vista Avenue in Mill Valley. For more info, call (415) 652-2474 or go to www.enzogarcia.com.
• The Civic Center Farmers' Market in San Rafael takes place Sunday from 8 am to 1 pm. They have 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. If you haven’t been there yet, it’s located in the main Civic Center parking lot. For more info, go to www.marincountyfarmersmarkets.org.
• The Berkeley Playhouse presents The Wizard of Oz at The Julia Morgan Performing Arts Center on Sunday at 11 am and 4 pm. Join Dorothy and Toto and their friends on a wild and wonderful adventure over the rainbow and through the Land of Oz. Award-winning director Jon Tracy directs this enchanting classic! Tickets prices: Adult $28; Senior $25; Children (under the age of 14) $19. Advance tickets are available at www.berkeleyplayhouse.org. Box office will open 1 hour before curtain. For more info, go to www.juliamorgan.org