20 Free Things to Do for Families in July
Bring the little ones this summer for Music Time with Megan! at the Bon Air Center, Greenbrae (July 9, 16, 23 & 30).
It's July, and you don't have to break the bank to have a great time with the kiddos! Here are 20 free (or inexpensive) activities and outings in Marin and the Bay Area this month. Keep in mind some of these activities require advance registration, so check before you go.
- Kids 12 and under and seniors 65+ get in free to the Marin County Fair on Wednesday July 2, 11 am–11 pm.
- Magician Mike Della Penna performs in the outdoor amphitheater at Mill Valley Library, Wednesday, July 2, 3:30–4:30 pm.
- Celebrate the 4th of July a day early with s'mores and fireworks at McInnis Park in San Rafael, Thursday, July 3, 8–10 pm.
- Swim and picnic at McNears Beach Park, San Rafael, Wednesdays–Sundays in July, 10–5 pm.
- Head to Presidio Tunnel Tops to explore the galaxy with a free public star party, Saturday, July 5, 8:30–11:30 pm.
- Free live music in downtown San Anselmo with Live on the Avenue, every Friday & Saturday in July (except July 4), 5:30–8 pm.
- Bring the kids to Music Time with Megan at Bon Air Center, Wednesday, July 9, 16, 23 & 30, 11:30 am.
- Get up close and personal with reptiles from around the world at Sausalito Library, Wednesday, July 9, 3–3:45 pm.
- See family movies outdoors for free at Marin Country Mart in Larkspur, Friday, July 11, 18 & 25, 6 pm.
- Bring a picnic and enjoy live music by Sol Horizon at Marinwood Park, Friday, July 11, 6–8 pm.
- Create a stepping stone at Goodie's Kids' Club at Goodman Building Supply in Mill Valley, Saturday, July 12, 12:30–2 pm (reservations required).
- Gather 'round the campfire for songs and s'mores at the Sonoma Barracks, Saturday, July 12, 7 pm.
- Take a Family Walk in Indian Tree Preserve with Marin Parks naturalists, Sunday, July 13 10 am–1 pm.
- Unique Derique performs a kids' show at Yerba Buena Gardens in San Francisco, Friday, July 18, 11:30 am & 12:30 pm.
- Enjoy a free concert with Papa Joe & the New Deal on Novato's Civic Green, Friday, July 18, 6–8 pm.
- Go on a guided nature walk with WildCare naturalists and Mill Valley Library, Monday, July 21, 3:30–4:30 pm (registration required).
- See the movie The Wild Robot at Mill Valley Library, Friday, July 25, 3–4:30 pm.
- Play pickleball after dark with glow balls and glow sticks at McNears Beach in San Rafael, Friday, July 25, 8–10 pm.
- Pop Fiction performs a free concert at Hamilton Amphitheater in Novato, Saturday, July 26, 5–7 pm.
- Sterling the Bubblesmith presents his bubble show at the Sausalito Library, Wednesday, July 30, 3–4 pm.
