Fun Things to do in Marin and the Bay Area this Week: September 13-19
Bring a picnic and stroll through the amazing rows of flowers at the Happy Dahlia Farm in Petaluma, Tuesday–Sunday, 10 am–4 pm
Keep the kiddos busy! Here's out list of fun things to do with the kids for the week of September 13–19. We've broken it down day-by-day with suggestions for activities, outings, events, and more that you can use to help plan out your week.
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!
Monday, September 13
- Fall is almost here! Have the kiddos help bake a fresh batch of fall pumpkin oatmeal cookies.
- Stroll along the water on the Tiburon bike path.
- Join online Monkey Storytime with the classic book Caps For Sale from the Oakland Zoo.
- Learn how to make your own LEGO stop motion movie.
Tuesday, September 14
- Stroll through the amazing rows of flowers at the Happy Dahlia Farm in Petaluma, Tuesday–Sunday, 10 am–4 pm
- Check out one of our 5 fall family hikes in Marin.
- Tune in daily at 10:30 am and 3 pm for live penguin feeding at Cal Academy of Sciences.
- Take the kiddos to play and burn off some energy at Hal Brown Park at Creekside in Greenbrae.
Visit the animals at Tilden Park's Little Farm in Berkeley, open daily
Wednesday, September 15
- Rent a boat, relax, and paddle around Stow Lake in Golden Gate Park.
- Bring a blanket and join Mill Valley Librarian Lauren for outdoor storytime and songs, Wednesdays, 10:15 am, Amphitheater stage behind the Library.
- Explore the new Gumnut Grove at the Bay Area Discovey Museum in Sausalito Wednesday–Sunday, 9 am– 4pm.
Thursday, September 16
- Plan a visit to Tilden Park in Berkeley for the Little Farm, historic merry-go-round, stream trains, and more. Open daily.
- Explore the beauty of the San Francisco Botanical Garden in Golden Gate Park on Beansprouts Family Day. 10 am
- Come to Copperfields Books at Marin Country Mart for a free outdoor storytime. 11 am
Enjoy shopping, art, live music, incredible food, and more at the family friendly Treasurefest at Marin Center. Saturday & Sunday, 10 am–5 pm
Friday, September 17
- Sing along children's entertainer Megan Schoenbohm at Mill Valley's Boyle Park, 9:30 am.
- Flower Piano returns to the San Francisco Botanical Garden in Golden Gate Park from September 17–21, open daily, 10 am–6 pm.
- Free kids sing along concert with kids entertainer, Tim Cain, Friday 5–6 pm, Imagination Park, Downtown San Anselmo.
- Catch a free screening of Pixar's Monsters University at Marin Country Mart and grab dinner and drinks from one of their great restaurants. 6 pm
- Head to the Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds in Petaluma for a classic drive-in movie: The Goonies. 7 pm
- Mill Valley Recreation presents a free showing of Cars in the park (advance registration required). 7:30 pm
Saturday, September 18
- Browse amazing art and experience live entertainment under the redwoods at the annual Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival. Saturday & Sunday, 10 am–5 pm
- Enjoy shopping, art, live music, incredible food, and more at the family friendly Treasurefest at Marin Center. Saturday & Sunday, 10 am–5 pm
- Taste chili and enjoy snow cones, beverages, and live entertainment at Sausalito's annual chili cookoff at Dunphy Park. 11:30 am–3:30 pm
- Experience an exciting after-hours Kids' Night at the Museum at the Charles M. Schulz Museum in Santa Rosa, 5–9 pm
- Star Wars: The Force Awakens zooms into the Lark Drive-in at the Village in Corte Madera, 7:40 pm
Sunday, September 19
- Come and enjoy Children's Music Hour with Sarah Rose at the Happy Dahlia Farm in Petaluma, noon–1 pm.
- San Francisco's 40th annual free Comedy Day in the Park promises a million laughs, noon–5 pm.
- Explore Jack London's Beauty Ranch in the Wine Country.
