20 Free Things to Do for Families 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 20 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. Experience live music by the water at Sausalito's Jazz & Blues by the Bay concert series, every Friday in June, 6:30–8 pm.
2. Enjoy a free Concert on the Green with the Anthony Arya Band in downtown Novato, Friday, June 6, 6–8 pm.
3. Go for a swim in the pool at McNears Beach Park in San Rafael, Saturdays & Sundays, 10 am–6 pm.
4. The Novato Festival of Art, Wine & Music features live music, Saturday, June 7, 11 am–7 pm & Sunday, June 8, 11 am–6 pm.
5. Enjoy a parade, live music, flea market, and more at this year's Fairfax Festival, Saturday and Sunday, June 7 and 8, 11 am–6 pm.
6. Get hands- on with art at Marin MOCA's Free Family Day in San Rafael, Sunday, June 8, 11 am–3 pm.
7. Celebrate the barkin' birthday at the Marine Science Sunday at the Marin Mammal Center, Sunday, June 8 and 22, noon–2 pm.
8. The Western Weekend Parade in Point Reyes Station celebrates West Marin's agricultural heritage, Sunday, June 8, noon.
9. Tam Valley's Creekside Fridays offer live music and family fun, Friday, June 13 & 27, 5:30 pm.
10. Go on an adventure hike with Marin Parks rangers at San Geronimo Park and Roy's Redwoods, Saturday, June 14, 10 am–noon.
11. See incredible automobiles by the Bay at the annual Tiburon Classic Car Show, Saturday, June 14, 11 am–4 pm.
12. Celebrate Hawai'i with a Polynesian music and dance performance by Haopinaka at Novato Library, Saturday, June 21, 11 am–noon.
13. Join Larkspur Library for a zany puppet show retelling of "The Three Billy Goats Gruff", Tuesday, June 24, 4–4:45 pm.
14. Take a family walk with Marin Parks naturalists at Blackstone Canyon in San Rafael, Wednesday, June 25, 10 am–noon.
15. Sausalito Library presents a free summer reading magic show with puppets, animal facts, and magic tricks, Wednesday, June 25, 3–3:30 pm.
16. Immerse yourself in the art of Japanese taiko drumming at the Marin Civic Center Library in San Rafael, Thursday, June 26, noon–12:45 pm.
17. The Fratello Marionettes star in "The Carnival of the Animals" at Belvedere Tiburon Library, Thursday, June 26, 11–11:45 am.
18. Unleash your creative skills at Paint by the Lake at Stafford Lake Park in Novato, Friday, June 27, 10 am–12:30 pm.
19. Carnaval (Santana tribute band) performs a free concert at the Hamilton Amphitheater in Novato, Saturday, June 28, 5–7 pm.
20. The WildCare Nature Van and its astounding animals pays a visit to the Corte Madera Library, Monday, June 30, 10–11 am.