Marin & Bay Area Family Events This Weekend: October 9–11
Blue Angels perform during Fleek Week. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy Schumaker.
Here are our picks for great events and activities for children and families this Weekend. Find more events for the whole week in Marin and beyond in our Family Events Calendar.
All Weekend
- Visit Nicasio Valley Pumpkin Patch for wide variety of pumpkins and fun activities in a real farm setting, Friday, 10 am–6 pm and Saturday & Sunday, 9 am–6 pm.
- Mickelson Pumpkin Patch has a huge pumpkin field and attractions like a hay maze, games, tractor rides, and farm animals. Friday & Saturday 9 am–10 pm, Sunday 9 am–8 pm.
- Pick the perfect pumpkin and get lost in the corn maze at Petaluma Pumpkin Patch, Friday & Saturday, 10 am–10 pm and Sunday, 10 am–7 pm.
- Pick a pumpkin, brave the Haunted Village, visit the farm animals at Pronzini Farms Pumpkin Patch, Friday & Saturday, 10 am–7 pm and Sunday, 10 am–6 pm.
- See an air show over San Francisco Bay and tour a ship during San Francisco's annual Fleet Week, Friday–Sunday, air show takes place noon–4 pm. Blue Angels perform at 3 pm Saturday & Sunday.
- Novato's Grossi Family Farm pumpkin patch offers 4 acres of pumpkins, farm animals, hay maze, and more, Friday, noon–5:30 pm, Saturday & Sunday, 10 am–5:30 pm.
- Experience classic cars, live music, and more at Novato's Nostalgia Days, Friday, 5:15 pm and Saturday, 10 am–4 pm.
- Bring the family to the Thomas and Percy’s Halloween Party at Roaring Camp Railroads, Saturday & Sunday, 9 am–5 pm.
- Take a train ride to the pumpkin patch for fall fun at the Western Railway Museum in Suisun City, Saturday & Sunday, 9:30–4:30 pm.
- The Grand National Rodeo returns to the Cow Palace for two evenings of Western spectacle, Friday & Saturday, 5:30–10 pm.
Friday, October 9
- Come to Hauke Park in Mill Valley for a pop-up storytime, Friday, 10:15 am.
- Pick up a new-to-you costume (4–7 pm) and see the movie Coco (7–9 pm) at the Mill Valley Community Center on Friday.
- Enjoy festive outdoor carnival games and crafts and a pumpkin patch at Marinwood's Halloween Harvest Fest, Friday, 5–6:30 pm.
- Bring the kiddos for Friday Movie Night at the Mart: Pixar's Ratatouille for free in the big tent at Marin Country Mart, Friday, 6 pm.
- The West End Block Party in Downtown San Rafael returns with music and community spirit, Friday, 6–9 pm.
- See the movie Toy Story 5 (in Spanish) at Pickleweed Park in San Rafael, Friday, 6 pm.
Visit a local pumpkin patch this weekend. Pictured: Mickelson Pumpkin Patch in Petaluma.
Saturday, October 10
- Come to Piper Park in Larkspur for an old-fashioned pumpkin patch, Saturday, 10 am–1 pm.
- Enter your delicious creation in Marin Country Mart's 14th annual Pie Baking Contest, with categories for adults and kids, Saturday, 10 am–2 pm.
- Meet farm animals, pick pumpkins and apples, take a hay ride, and more at the SRJC Shone Farm Fall Festival, Saturday, 10 am–3 pm.
- Explore the world of spiders at the Chabot Space & Science Center in Oakland, Saturday, 10:30 am–12:30 pm.
- Head to Treasure Island for food trucks, kites, music, and more with Off the Grid, Saturday, 11 am–4 pm.
- See Sesame Street's first-ever safari and African adventure in a special screening at the San Francisco Main Library, Saturday, 11 am–12:15 pm.
- Corte Madera's Oktoberfest offers beer, food, music, and kids' activities, Saturday, noon–5 pm.
- Visit the Hamilton Community Pool in Novato for their Floating Pumpkin Patch (pre-registration required), Saturday, noon–2 pm.
- Biketoberfest celebrates its 20th anniversary at the Marin Museum of Bicycling in Fairfax, Saturday, noon–8 pm.
- Get creative with a Halloween craft at Goodie's Kids' Club at Goodman Building Supply in Mill Valley, Saturday, 12:30–2 pm.
- The U.S. Navy Blue Angels perform at 3 pm Saturday and Sunday during San Francisco Fleet Week! Air show runs noon–4 pm, weather permitting.
Sunday, October 11
- Get hands-on with science in a full day of programming at Mt. Tam State Park's Science Quest Day, Sunday, 7:30 am–9 pm.
- Shop for fresh produce and locally made foods and enjoy live music at the Marin Civic Center farmer's market in San Rafael, Sunday, 8 am–1 pm.
- Join the firefighters of Station 56 for a pancake breakfast at the Terra Linda Community Center, Sunday, 8–11 am.
- Head to Alameda to see Italian cars, motorcycles, and motor scooters and support Special Olympics, Sunday 8 am–3 pm.
- Browse for treasures at the Antique French Market at Marin Center in San Rafael, Sunday, 9 am–3 pm.
- See the creations of young entrepreneurs ages 5–14 at the Children's Business Fair in Golden Gate Park, Sunday 9 am–noon.
- Experience model boats on parade at Spreckels Lake in Golden Gate Park, Sunday, 10 am–2 pm.
- Pack your lunch and head to Angel Island for a Victorian picnic and ice cream social at Ayala Cove, Sunday, 11 am–4 pm.
- Learn about creatures from the deep at Marine Science Sundays at the Marine Mammal Center, Sunday, noon & 2 pm.
- Watch the Blue Angels peform and enjoy a BBQ by the Bay at Cavallo Point in Sausalito, Sunday, noon–3 pm
- Celebrate San Francisco’s Italian-American Community at the Italian Heritage Festival & Parade, Sunday, 12:30 pm.
- The U.S. Navy Blue Angels perform at 3 pm Saturday and Sunday during San Francisco Fleet Week! Air show runs noon–4 pm, weather permitting.
Photo: Marin Mommies, Nicasio Pumpkin Patch
