25 Free Things to Do with Bay Area Kids in June

It's almost June, and you don't have to break the bank to have a great time with the kiddos! Here are 25 free 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.

1. Visit the de Young Museum, Legion of Honor or Conservatory of Flowers in SF for free, Tuesday, June 2.
2. Visit the animals at the Little Farm, Tilden Park, Berkeley, open Tuesday–Sunday, 10 am–4:30 pm.
3. Experience live music by the water at Sausalito's Jazz & Blues by the Bay concert series, every Friday in June, 6:30–8 pm.
4. Enjoy a free Concert on the Green with Git with It in downtown Novato, Friday, June 5, 6–8 pm.
5. Classic British cars gather at Bon Air Center in Greenbrae for the Brits by the Bay car show, Saturday, June 6, 10:30–2 pm.
6.  The Western Weekend Parade in Point Reyes Station celebrates West Marin's agricultural heritage, Sunday, June 7, noon.
7. Stroll through the San Francisco Botanical Garden in Golden Gate Park, Tuesday, June 9, 10–11 am.
8. Bring the kiddos for a free Musical Storytime at the Freight in Berkeley, Thursday, June 11, 10:30–11:30 am.
9. Go for a swim in the pool at McNears Beach Park in San Rafael, Wednesday–Friday, 11 am–5 pm, Saturdays & Sundays, 11 am–6 pm.
10. See the classic movie The Princess Bride outdoors on Contratti Field in Fairfax, Friday, June 12, 
11. The Novato Festival of Art, Wine & Music features live music, art, and community, Saturday, June 13, 11 am–7 pm & Sunday, June 14, 11 am–6 pm.
12. Enjoy a parade, live music, flea market, and more at this year's Fairfax Festival, Saturday and Sunday, June 13 & 14, 11 am–6 pm.
13. Join Ranger Shannon and WildCare to learn about the Wildlife Ambassador Program at Stafford Lake in Novato, Saturday, June 13, 11 am–12:30 pm.
14. Get hands- on with art at Marin MOCA's Free Family Day in San Rafael, Sunday, June 14, 11 am–3 pm.
15. Learn about sea lions of the world at the Marine Science Sunday at the Marine Mammal Center, Sunday, June 14 & 28, noon–2 pm.
16. Enjoy a delightful bubble show with Daisy the Clown at Mill Valley Library's outdoor amphitheater, Wednesday, June 17, 3:30–4:30 pm.
17. Tam Valley's Creekside Fridays offer live music and family fun, Friday, June 19, 5:30 pm.
18. See incredible automobiles by the Bay at the annual Tiburon Classic Car Show, Saturday, June 20, 11 am–4 pm.
19. Live on the Avenue returns to downtown San Anselmo with fantastic live music and more, Saturday, June 20 & 27, Friday, June 26, 6–8 pm.
20. Puppet Art Theater Presents "Tommy's Pirate Adventure" at Larkspur Library, Tuesday, June 23, 3:30–4:30 pm.
21. See Pixar's Hoppers at the Corte Madera Library. Wednesday, June 24, 6–7:30 pm.
22. The Bubble Lady will have you bursting with laughter at her show at the Belvedere-Tiburon Library, Thursday, June 25, 11 am–noon.
23. Celebrate the 56th anniversary of the Morgan Horse Ranch at Point Reyes National Seashore, Saturday, June 27, 11 am–2 pm.
24. Maya Latin Tribute performs a free concert at the Hamilton Amphitheater in Novato, Saturday, June 27, 5–7 pm.
25. Take a family walk with Marin Parks naturalists at Blackstone Canyon in San Rafael, Tuesday, June 30, 10 am–noon.