Fun Things to do in Marin & Bay Area this Week: April 4-10
Take a day trip down to the Monterey Bay Aquarium to visit sea otters, penguins, sharks and more
Keep the kiddos busy! Here's our list of fun things to do with the kids for this spring break week of April 4–10, 2022. Looking for other getaways? Check out our list of 7 Sensational California Spring Break Getaways for Families!
Monday, April 4
- Play and learn at the Bay Area Discovery Museum — open all week for Spring Break, 9 am–4 pm.
- Take an overnight trip to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and spend a day going on the rides and playing at the beach.
- Get an inside look at the Marine Mammal Center's rescue efforts with Marine Mammal Monday, online, 4 pm
Tuesday, April 5
- Look for wildflowers and wildlife on a spring family hike in Marin.
- Take a day trip down to the Monterey Bay Aquarium to visit sea otters, penguins, sharks and more. Advance tickets required.
- Visit the de Young or Legion of Honor museums for free on the first Tuesday of the month.
Enjoy the rides at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
Wednesday, April 6
- Build a sand castle and play along Rodeo Beach in the Marin Headlands.
- Easter is less than 2 weeks away! Get creative with these fun watercolor Easter eggs.
- Bring a blanket and join Mill Valley Librarian Lauren for outdoor storytime and songs, Wednesdays, 10:15 am, Amphitheater stage behind the Library.
Thursday, April 7
- Play with LEGOs and games or create crafts at the Point Reyes Library, Thursday, 8–9 am.
- Get some organic strawberries and the Thursday Marin Farmers' Market (8 am–1 pm) and make these delicious strawberry shortcakes.
- Explore historic aircraft and enjoy a hot dog lunch at the Pacific Coast Air Museum in Santa Rosa, Thursday, 11:30 am–1:30 pm
Ride the minature train, feed the animals and ride the carousel at Sonoma Traintown Railroad, Saturday & Sunday, 10 am– 4pm.
Friday, April 8
- Pack a picnic, take a hike, visit the horses and stop in at the Bear Valley Visitor Center at Point Reyes National Seashore.
- Play a round of mini golf at McInnis Park's Swing-n-Putt in San Rafael.
- Explore Sonoma Valley for family-friendly wineries, hikes, historic sites, and more.
Saturday & Sunday, April 9 & 10
- Sing along children's entertainer Megan Schoenbohm and shop at Saturday's Marin Country Mart farmers market, Larkspur Landing, Saturday 9:30–10:30 am.
- Learn about China Camp State Park's birds in a Junior Ranger program, Saturday, 10 am–noon.
- Explore the gardens at Cornerstone Sonoma and then head over to Sonoma Traintown Railroad.
- Hunt for Easter eggs and enjoy kids' activities with the Petaluma Mothers Club, Saturday, 11 am–1 pm.
- See Disney's The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh at the awesome theater at the Walt Disney Family Museum in the Presidio, Saturday & Sunday, 11 am
- Meet cartoonist Dana Simpson (Phoebe and Her Unicorn) at the Charles M. Schulz Museum in Santa Rosa, Saturday, 1 pm.
- Take a springtime Hip Hoppin’ Historic Tram Tour at Angel Island State Park, Saturday & Sunday, 1 pm.
- Browse for treasures and enjoy live music at the outdoor French antiques market at Marin Center in San Rafael, Sunday, 9 am–3 pm.
- Celebrate spring with an egg hunt at the Happy Dahlia Farm in Petaluma (advance tickets required), Sunday, 10 am–3 pm.
