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15 Fun Things to do With the Kids the Week of August 17–23

Explore the hiking trails and beaches in the Marin Headlands.

Here's our weekly list of 15 fun things to do with the kids this week, August 17–23. From outdoor concerts and drive-in movies to science activities and a star party, there's something for everyone.

Keep in mind that some of these activities require advance registration, so check the organizer's website before you attend. If you have something fun you'd like to share, please let us know and we'll consider it for next week's list!

  1. Explore the Marin Headlands for outdoor adventure.
  2. Make a delicious apple puffed pancake for a breakfast treat.
  3. Join the fun at Music in the Park with JAMaROO Kids, Mondays, Old Mill Park (10–10:30 am) & Blackie's Pasture (11:45 am–12:15 pm)
  4. Shark Week is over, but you can still watch the sharks on the live cam, Monterey Bay Aquarium.
  5. Learn about bees with online Pint-Size Storytime present by the San Rafael Public Library
  6. Explore the San Francisco Presidio on a storywalk or via their Adventure Map.
  7. Make some summer BBQ pulled chicken sandwiches for dinner this week!
  8. Mother Goose with Iris online offers rhymes, songs, and stories for preschool and toddlers, presented by Marin County Library.
  9. Experiment with some family-friendly Science Snacks from the Exploratorium.
  10. Sing along with the Beatles' Yellow Submarine at the Lark Drive-in: Movies Under the Stars. Thursday, August 20, 8:30 pm
  11. Make your reservations to visit the San Francisco Zoo or the Oakland Zoo.
  12. Have the kiddos make a fresh batch of strawberry yogurt sorbet.
  13. Petaluma Drive-in Movie presents Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory at the Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds. Friday, August 21, 7:30 pm
  14. Celebrate at Chabot's Star Party Spectacular online with Facebook Live, Friday, August 21, 8–9 pm.
  15. Join Megan Schoenbohm for a live and interactive outdoor kids' music show in downtown Novato, Saturday & Sunday, August 22 & 23, 11 am–noon